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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Palm Sunday Procession (Matthew 21:1-9) Hymn “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” LW 102, TLH 160 Readings:  Zechariah 9:9-10, Philippians 2:5-11, St. Matthew 26:1-27:66 Hymn of the Day: “Lamb of God, Pure and Holy” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #25, LW 208, TLH 146) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Invited, Lord, by Boundless Grace” TLH 308 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “The Royal Banners Forward Go” LW 103, TLH 168 “Jesus, I Will Ponder Now”  LW 109 “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” LW 106, TLH 161 Closing Hymn: “Glory Be To Jesus” LW 98 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Palmarum-Cover-3-29-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1177000364?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:64 Exodus 3) The Burning Bush

Today, we will study an overview of the Easter Season in one session. Handout 1: EASTER-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies-OnLine.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1175936034?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: We have some new banners in our adult Bible class.

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ (St. Matthew 26:1-27:66), which is the Holy Gospel for Palmarum (Lent 6) Sunday. The teaching for Learn-by-Heart will include hymn “Glad Hosanna! David's Son” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Christian Questions with their Answers, 10-16, and 2 Corinthians 5:21. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Palmarum-3-25-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Glad-Hosanna-Davids-Son.pdf Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf https://vimeo.com/1174966718?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “To Thy Temple I Repair” LW 207 TLH 2 Readings:  Genesis 12:1-3, Hebrews 9:11-15, St. John 8:46-59 Hymn of the Day: “Lord Jesus Christ, True Man and God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #24) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness” LW 239 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “When Over Sin I Sorrow” LW 367, TLH 152 “Lord Jesus Christ, My Life, My Light” TLH 148 “How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds” LW 279 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Judica-Cover-3-22-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1175213698?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:63 Exodus 1) Moses Found in the Water

Today, we will study an overview of the Triduum and the Easter Vigil in one session.. Handout 1: TRIDUUM-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf Handout 2: Triduum-Service-Outline.pdf Handout 3: EASTER-VIGIL-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies-online.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1173755504?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Ecclesiasticus 45:1-6, 2 Samuel 7:4,8-16, St. Matthew 1:18-21 Hymn of the Day: “In House and Home Where Man and Wife” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #83) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: St-Joseph-Spouse-of-BVM-March-19-ASBH.pdf https://vimeo.com/1174454758?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service. The dialog sermon explains “Children of the Devil” (St. John 8:42-59), which is the Holy Gospel for the Fifth Sunday in Lent. The teaching for Learn-by-Heart will include hymn “Full of Reverence at Thy Word” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Christian Questions with their Answers, 1-9, and John 8:42. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Judica-3-18-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Full-of-Reverence-at-Thy-Word.pdf Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf https://vimeo.com/1172749807?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Hebrews 7:23-27, St. Matthew 25:14-23 Hymn of the Day “Look from Thy Sphere of Endless Day” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #81) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: March-17-St-Patrick-.pdf https://vimeo.com/1173769975?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “When All Thy Mercies, O My God” LW 196, TLH 31 Readings:  Isaiah 49:8-13, Galatians 4:21-31, St. John 6:1-15 Hymn of the Day: “Christ the Life of All the Living” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #23, LW 94, TLH 151) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “O Living Bread from Heaven” LW 244, TLH 316 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want” LW 416 “By Grace I'm Saved, Grace Free and Boundless” LW 351, TLH 373 “In the Cross of Christ I Glory” LW 101, TLH 354 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Laetare-Cover-3-15-2026-Online-b.pdf https://vimeo.com/1171527723?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:62 Exodus 1) The Death of Joseph, New Pharaoh with Midwives

Today, we will study an overview of the Passion Season in one session. Handout 1: PASSION-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf Handout 2: TENEBRAE-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1171513396?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains the feeding of the five thousand (John 6:1-15), which is the Holy Gospel for Laetare (Lent 4) Sunday. The teaching for Learn-by-Heart will include hymn “Lamb of God, O Paschal Victim” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Sacrament of the Altar, question five, and John 6:33. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Laetare-3-11-2026-online.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Lamb-of-God-O-Paschal-Victim.pdf Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf https://vimeo.com/1168319332?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “How Blest Are They Who Hear God's Word” LW 222 Readings:  2 Samuel 22:1-7, Ephesians 5:1-9, St. Luke 11:14-28 Hymn of the Day: “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #22, LW 298, TLH 262) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “O Lord, We Praise You” LW 238, TLH 313 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Oh, How Great Is Your Compassion” LW 364 “Jesus, Priceless Treasure”  LW 270, TLH 347 “Renew Me, O Eternal Light” LW 373, TLH 398 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Oculi-Cover-3-8-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1169336095?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:61 Genesis 50) Jacob's Bones Are Taken to Canaan

Today, we will continue our study of the word “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on the purpose of the church. Handout 1: Mercy-Work-.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1169322707?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus” LW 381 Readings:  Isaiah 40:20-25, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7, St. Matthew 15:21-28 Hymn of the Day: “O Faithful God, We Worship Thee” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #21, TLH 321) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LW 237, TLH 311 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “O God, Forsake Me Not” LW 372 “When in the Hour of Deepest Need” LW 428, TLH 522 “You Will I Love, My Strength” LW 375 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Reminiscere-Cover-3-1-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1168882259?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:58, Genesis 46) Jacob Comes to Egypt, Jacob Before Pharaoh

Today, we will continue our study of the word “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on the purpose of the church. Handout 1: Two_Kinds_of_Christian_Social_Work.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1167134670?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Matins, p. 7 ASBH Psalter Pre-Service Hymn: “Baptized into Your Name Most Holy” LW #224 Office Hymn “O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #20, TLH 313) Psalmody:  Psalm 25, 6, 91 Readings:  Ezekiel 18:20-28, St. John 5:1-15 Catechism: Lord’s Supper Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Bulletin: Ember-Days-in-Lent-Friday-2-27-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1168139214?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:69, Exod. 8) Plague of Frogs

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains “The Canaanite Woman” (St. Matthew 15:21-28), which is the Holy Gospel for Lent Two. The teaching for Learn-by-Heart will include hymn “Seek Ye Who Will Some Other Way” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Sacrament of the Altar, question three, and Philippians 3:9 or 1 Corinthians 2:14. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Reminiscere-2-25-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Seek-Ye-Who-Will-Some-Other-Way.pdf https://vimeo.com/1166184482?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Matins, p. 7 ASBH Psalter Pre-Service Hymn: “Baptized into Your Name Most Holy” LW #224 Office Hymn “O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #20, TLH 313) Psalmody:  Psalm 25, 6, 91 Readings:  Exodus 24:12-18, St. Matthew 12:38-50 Catechism: Lord’s Supper Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Bulletin: Ember-Days-in-Lent-Wednesday-2-25-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1167808614?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:68, Exod. 5) Moses and Aaron Visit Pharaoh

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship Readings:  Acts 1:15-26, 1 John 2:15-17, St. Matthew 11:25-30 Hymn “From All Thy Saints in Warfare…”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #81, LW #193, st 1, 12, 3) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Bulletin: February-24-St-Matthias-Apostle-ASBH-On-line.pdf https://vimeo.com/1167148828?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Hymn “Stars of the Morning, So Gloriously Bright” LW 190 Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Genesis 3:1-24, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, St. Matthew 4:1-11 Hymn of the Day: “O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #20, TLH 559) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LW 236, TLH 311 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us” LW 402 “O God, O Lord of Heaven and Earth” LW 319 My Faith Looks Up to Thee” LW 378, TLH 394 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Invocabit-Cover-2-22-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1166197928?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:56, Genesis 45) Judah Intercedes for Benjamin as Brothers Return

Today, we will continue our study of the word “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on the purpose of the church. Handout 1: Divine-Service-talk-Jan-18-2026.pdf Handout 2: Two-Type-of-Mission.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1165146523?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

This Wednesday night, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart from 6:30 to 7:00 PM.  Although we normally follow Learn-by-Heart with a Catechesis service designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service (The Temptation of Christ in the Wilderness from St. Matthew 4:1-11), this Wednesday we will not.  Instead, there will be a Divine Service for Ash Wednesday.  Link to Ash Wednesday Divine Service Learn-by-Heart will include “Jesus, Brightness of the Father” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Sacrament of the Altar questions one and two and their meanings, and Psalm 51:17. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Ash-Wednesday-2-18-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Jesus-Brighten-of-the-Father.pdf https://vimeo.com/1162009197?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Hymn “From Depths of Woe I Cry to You” LW 230, TLH 329 Order of Confessional Service  The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal (ASBH) Invocation (p.7) Versicles, Psalm 42   p.227 Exhortation    p.228-229 Confession/Absolution    p.230 Readings:  Joel 3:1-10, Isaiah 59:12-21, Joel 2:12-19, 2 Peter 1:2-11, St. Matthew 6:16-21 Hymn of the Day: “When over Sin I Sorrow” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #19, LW 367, TLH 152) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray” LW 250, TLH 314 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “To You, Omniscient Lord of All” LW 234 “What is the World to Me” LW 418 “Not All the Blood of Beasts” LW 99, TLH 156 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Ash-Wednesday-Cover-2-18-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1165161035?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:52, Genesis 42) Joseph's Brothers Come to Egypt

Hymn “Jesus, Your Boundless Love So True” LW 280 Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Isaiah 35:3-7, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, St. Luke 18:31-43 Hymn of the Day: “If Thy Beloved Son, O God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #18, TLH 375) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, My Savior Blest” TLH 353 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Jesus, I Will Ponder Now” LW 109 “Entrust Your Days and Burdens” LW 427 “Savior, Thy Dying Love” LW 374 Closing Hymn: “Blest the Children of Our God” LW 370 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Quinquagesima-Cover-2-15-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1163039936?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:50, Genesis 41), Pharaoh's Dreams

Today, we will study an overview of the Lenten Season in one session. Overhead 1: LENTEN-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1163024736?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci  

Hymn “Take My Life, O Lord, Renew” LW 404 Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Isaiah 55:10-13, 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:9, St. Luke 8:4-15 Hymn of the Day: “May God Embrace Us with His Grace” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #17, LW 288, TLH 500) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, Life-Giving Bread” LW 248, TLH 312 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) “I Walk in Danger All the Way” LW 391 “Almighty God, Your Word is Cast” LW 342 “Who Trusts in God a Strong Abode” LW 414 Closing Hymn: “Almighty Father, Bless the Word” LW 216 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Sexagesima-2-8-2026-Online.pdf Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:48, Genesis 39) Joseph is Thrown Into Prison after Being Falsely Accused https://vimeo.com/1160811825?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Today, we will continue our study of the word “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on the purpose of the church. Handout 1: Historical-Observations-Regarding-Mission-Jan-18-2026-B.pdf Handout 2: Divine-Service-talk-Jan-18-2026.pdf Handout 3: The-Great-Commission.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1160796481?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service. The dialog sermon explains the parable of the sower sowing the seed and the four types of soil (Luke 8:4-15), which is the Holy Gospel for Sexagesima Sunday. Learn-by-Heart will include “Almighty God, Eternal Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Office of the Keys questions one, two and three, and Psalm 1:2 or Luke 8:18. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Sexagesima-02-4-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Almighty-God-Eternal-Lord.pdf Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf https://vimeo.com/1159470189?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Hymn “With The Lord Begin Your Task” LW 483 Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:5, St. Matthew 20:1-16 Hymn of the Day: “Salvation unto Us Has Come” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #16, LW 355, TLH 377) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Fight the Good Fight” LW 299 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns:  “Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling” LW 318 “O God of Mercy, God of Light” LW 397 “Sent Forth by God's Blessing” LW 247 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL) Service Bulletin: Septuagesima-2-1-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1155731623?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:46, Genesis 37) After Joseph's Dreams, His Brothers Throw Him into a Pit and then sell him.

Today, we will study an overview of the Gesima Season in one session. Overhead 1: GESIMA-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1155713733?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains the parable of the laborers in the vineyard (St. Matthew 20:1-16), which is the Holy Gospel for Septuagesima Sunday. Learn-by-Heart will include “Spread Our Table, Lord and Father!” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Confession, Questions One, Two and Three, and meaning, and 1 Timothy 2:3-4. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Septuagesima-01-28-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Spread-Our-Table-Lord-and-Father-b.pdf Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf https://vimeo.com/1154517022?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Hymn “Song of Thankfulness and Praise” LW 88, TLH 134  Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-19, Romans 12:6-16, St. John 2:1-11  Hymn “Happy the Man Who Feareth God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #11)  Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 “Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared” LW 246, TLH 306  Exhortation                                    p.21  Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns:  “May We Your Precepts, Lord, Fulfill” LW 389  “Lord, when You Came as Welcome Guest” LW 252  “From God the Father, Virgin Born” LW 74  Closing Hymn: “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” LW 295    –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).  Service Bulletin:  Epiphany-Two-1-18-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1153369928?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:29, Genesis 22), The Sacrifice of Isaac

Today, we will continue our study of the word “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on the purpose of the church. Handout 1: Historical-Observations-Regarding-Mission-Jan-18-2026-B.pdf Handout 2: The-Purpose-of-the-Church-with-verses-Class-6.pdf Overhead: Evaluate-Mission-Models.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL) https://vimeo.com/1153353185?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00. This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service. The dialog sermon explains “Jesus’ first miracle of turning the water into wine” (John 2:1-11), which is the Holy Gospel for Second Sunday After Epiphany. Learn-by-Heart will include “Light of Gentile Nations”(The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), the fourth question of Holy Baptism with its meaning from Luther’s Small Catechism a, and John 1:14. The service concludes with “Responsive Prayer for Catechesis 2026” (pdf link below). –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Epiphany-2-1-14-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Light-of-Gentile-Nations.pdf Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf https://vimeo.com/1152404423?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Hymn “Arise and Shine with Splendor” LW 85 Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Isaiah 61:1-3, Romans 12:1-5, St. Luke 2:41-52 Hymn “Praise God the Lord, Ye Sons of Men” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #10, LW 44, TLH 105) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 “O Jesus, Blessed Lord, My Praise” LW 245, TLH 309 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Jesus Has Come and Brings Pleasures Eternal” LW #78 “O Word of God Incarnate” LW 335 “Oh, Blessed Home Where Man and Wife” LW #466 Closing Hymn: “Within the Father's House” LW 80, TLH 133 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Bulletin: Epiphany-One-1-11-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1152078908?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:29, Genesis 22), The Sacrifice of Isaac 

Today, we will continue our study with Part 2 of “Wisdom: Church Purposes.” Handout: The-Purpose-of-the-Church-with-verses-Class-6.pdf Handout 2: The-Purpose-of-the-Church-Lutheran-Confessions.pdf Overhead: Mission-Diagram.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1151359680?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Burning the Christmas tree after the Epiphany Service on January 6, 2026.  Jesus is the Light of the world!

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service. The dialog sermon explains “Jesus in the Temple” (St. Luke 2:41-52), which is the Holy Gospel for First Sunday After Epiphany. Learn-by-Heart will include “Zion, Awake and Brighten!” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), the third question of Holy Baptism with its meaning from Luther’s Small Catechism, and Isaiah 28:21. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Epiphany-One-1-7-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Zion-Awake-and-Brighten.pdf Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf https://vimeo.com/1147521641?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Service of Light, LW p.250-255  Lutheran Worship Psalm 72 (insert) and Isaiah 49:1-7 Hymn “O Jesus, King Most Wonderful” LW 274 Divine Service begins with Introit(insert), then Kyrie p.10 of The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6, Mt 2:1-12 Hymn “Now Sing We, Now Rejoice” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #9, LW 47, TLH 92) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “O Living Bread from Heaven” LW 244, TLH 316 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymn: “Rise, Crowned with Light” LW #313 “Arise and Shine with Splendor” LW 85 Closing Hymn: “O God of God, O Light of Light” LW 83 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Epiphany-of-Our-Lord-1-6-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1151374252?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (I:23) The Wise Men Visit the Baby Jesus in Matthew 2

Hymn: “Sweet Flowerets of the Martyr Band”  ASBH #73 (printed) Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Genesis 46:1-7, 1 Peter 4:12-19, St. Matthew 2:13-23 Hymn “The Newborn Child This Early Morn” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #8) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Here, O My Lord, I See You Face to Face” LW 243 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Thine Honor Rescue, Righteous Lord” ASBH printed “It Is A Time of Joy Today” ASBH (printed) “I Walk in Danger all the Way” LW 391, TLH 413 Closing Hymn  “When Christ's Appearing Was Made Known” LW #81 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Christmas-Two-1-4-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1150758606?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:25, Genesis 18) The Three Men Visit Abraham  

Today, we will study an overview of the Epiphany Season in one session. Overhead 1: EPIPHANY-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1149869433?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Service of Light, LW p.250-255 Lutheran Worship Psalm 8 (insert) Isaiah 55:1-13 Hymn: “No Let Us Come Before Him” LW 184 Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Galatians 3:23-29, Luke 2:21 Hymn “To The Name of Our Salvation” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #7, TLH 116) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”                          p.18 General Prayer of the Church for Eve of the Name ………     (insert) Hymn: “Angels From the Realms of Glory” LW 50 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymn: “A Great and Mighty Wonder” LW 51 “Let All Together Praise Our God” LW 44 Closing Hymn: “All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name” LW 272 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Bulletin: Circumcision-Eve-of-the-Name-of-Jesus-12-31-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1149885204?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Hymn: “From Heaven Above to Earth I Come” LW 37 Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Isaiah 11:1-4, Galatians 4:1-7, St. Luke 2:33-40 Hymn “To God the Anthem Raising” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #6, TLH 112) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “I Come, O Savior, to Your Table” LW 242, TLH 315 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Glory to God” (choir) “Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord” LW 33 “We Praise, O Christ, Your Holy Name” LW 35 Closing Hymn “Once Again My Heart Rejoices” LW 39 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Christmas-One-12-28-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1149755582?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:20, Genesis 10) Tower of Babel

Today, we will continue our study of the word “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on the purpose of the church. Handout: The-Purpose-of-the-Church-with-verses-Class-6.pdf Handout 2: The-Purpose-of-the-Church-Lutheran-Confessions.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1148449739?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Vespers, p. 29  The ASBH Psalter Psalms:  92, 100 Readings: Hosea 11:1-9, 1 John 1:1-10, John 21:19-24 Office Hymn “Word Supreme, Before Creation” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #71, TLH 271) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  December-27-St-John-Apostle-Vespers-12-27-2025-online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1149336989?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Hymn “It Is A Time of Joy Today” ASBH (printed) Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Introit (printed), Kyrie   p.10 Gloria in Excelsis Deo, p.10-13 Readings:  Isaiah 7:10-14, Hebrews 1:1-12, St. John 1:1-14 Hymn of the Day “Of The Father's Love Begotten” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #66, LW 36, TLH 98) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer for Christmas Day  ………                (insert) Hymn: “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” LW 241 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Come, Your Hearts and Voices Raising” LW 48, TLH 90 “Away in a Manger” LW 64 “Now Sing We, No Rejoice” LW 47, TLH 92 Closing Hymn: “Joy to the World” LW 53 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Christmas-Day-12-25-2025-Final-Isaiah-7-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1149330537?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (II:67a) Jesus Lying in a Manger in Luke 2

Order of Matins, p. 7  The ASBH Psalter Hymn “Love Divine, All Love Excelling” LW #286 Psalm 93, 100, 63, Hymn #9 Benedicite, omnia opera, Psalm 148 (See Insert) Readings:  Titus 3:4-7 Sermon Te Deum, p. 13-16 The Prayers p.24-25 Benedicamus, Benediction p.26 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Christmas-Dawn-Matins-12-25-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1149262070?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture:  The Luther Bible 1534: The Foreword to the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans, #781.

Service of Light, LW p.250-255 Lutheran Worship Psalm 96 (insert) Isaiah 9:2-7 Hymn: “On Christmas Night, All Christians Sing” LW #65 Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Introit (printed), Kyrie   p.10 Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted Readings: Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-14 (From 1st Christmas Service or Midnight) Hymn “O Jesus Christ, All Praise to Thee” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #5, LW #35, TLH 80) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer of the Church (for Christmas) ………                    (printed) Hymn: “Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” LW #240, TLH 307 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymn: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” LW 60 Closing Hymn: “It Came upon the Midnight Clear” LW #62 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Christmas-Eve-Vigil-of-the-Nativity-12-24-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1148988125?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (II:66) Angels Appear to the Shepherds in Luke 2:1-20

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted Hymn of the Day: “I Know that My Redeemer Lives” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #69, LW #264) Readings: Hebrews 13:7-17, Matthew 24:42-47 Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: December-23-St-Thorlak-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1148968400?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Hymn “The Advent of Our God” LW 12 Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted. Readings: Isaiah 40:1-8, Philippians 4:4-7, St. John 1:19-28 Hymn of the Day: “To Jordan came our Lord, the Christ” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #4, LW #223) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness” LW 239, TLH 305 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Mary Went Up to Hill Country” (choir) “O Lord, How Shall I Meet You” LW 19, TLH 58 “Love Divine, All Love Excelling” LW 286 “O Savior, Rend the Heavens” LW 32 Closing Hymn: “Come, O Long-Expected Jesus” LW 22 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Bulletin: Advent-Four-12-21-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1148439136?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:19, Genesis 9:18-29), Noah's Drunkenness and Shem, Ham and Japheth

Bible Class #2: December 21, 2025  Link to Live Stream Today, we will study an overview of the Christmas Season in one session. Overhead 1: CHRISTMAS-2025-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). (Note: Our first Seasons of the church year study was “The Advent Season” study was on November 23.  Advent Study Click Here) https://vimeo.com/1148327190?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Matins, p. 7 – The ASBH Psalter Hymn “Hark a Thrilling Voice is Sounding” LW 18 Psalms:  Psalm 9, 101 Readings: Judges 6:36-40, Ephesians 2:19-22, St. John 20:24-31 Office Hymn “From All Thy Saints in Warfare, For All Thy Saints at Rest” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #69, LW #193 st.6) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: December-21-St-Thomas-Matins-2025-online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1146364610?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci