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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn: “Like the Golden Sun Ascending”  TLH 207 Readings:  Ezekiel 34:11-16, 1 Peter 2:21-25, St. John 10:11-16 Hymn of the Day: “The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #31, LW 416, TLH 436) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” LW 241 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Who Trusts in God a Strong Abode” LW 414 “The Lord's My Shepherd, Leading Me” LW 417 “Come, Follow Me” Said Christ, the Lord LW 379 Closing Hymn “All People That on Earth Do Dwell” LW 435 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Misericordias-Domini-Cover-4-19-2026-Online.pdf Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:82 Exodus 17) Water from the Rock https://vimeo.com/1184547279?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Handout: Galatians-Bible-Study-Handout-for-April 19 2026 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1182394364?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Matins, p. 7  The ASBH Psalter Hymn “Renew Me, O Eternal Light” LW 373” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #85, LW 373) Psalms:  1, 14, 119 part VI Readings:  2 Timothy 4:1-8, Matthew 5:13-19 Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: April-19-Philip-Melancthon-Matins-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1182409273?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 the Good Shepherd and the Church (St. John 10:11-16), which is the Holy Gospel for the Second Sunday in Easter. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “I See Thee Standing Lamb of God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Table of Duties: Government: Romans 13:1-4, Citizens:  Matt 22:21, Rom 13:5-7, 1 Tim 2:1-3, Titus 3:1, 1 Peter 2:13-14, and 1 Peter 2:2. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Misericordias-Domini-4-15-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-I-See-Thee-Standing-Lamb-of-God.pdf https://vimeo.com/1181391360?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci  

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain” LW 141, TLH 204 Readings:  Job 19:25-27, 1 John 5:4-10, St. John 20:19-31 Hymn of the Day: “Ye Sons and Daughters of the King” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #30, LW 130, TLH 208) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” LW #240, TLH 307 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Jesus Christ Is Risen, Today” LW 127, TLH 199 “Jesus Christ, My Sure Defense” LW 266 “He's Risen, He's Risen” LW 138 Closing Hymn “Spread the Reign of God the Lord” LW 321 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Quasimodo-Geniti-Cover-4-12-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1180289968?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:81 Exodus 16) Manna from Heaven

Today, we will begin out study of the book of Galatians. Handout 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-class-1.pdf Overhead 1:  Galatians-Bible-Study-class-2.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1180278069?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 Institution of the Office of the Keys (St. John 20:19-31), which is the Holy Gospel for the first Sunday in Easter. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Yea, as I Live, Jehovah Saith”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Table of Duties:  Of Bishops: 1 Timothy 3:2-4, 1 Timothy 3:6, Titus 1:9, and What the Hearers Owe Their Pastors: 1 Corinthians 9:14, Galatians 6:6-7, 1 Timothy 5:17-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, Hebrews 13:17, and 1 Peter 2:2. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Quasimodogeniti-4-8-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Yea-As-I-Live-Jehovah-Said.pdf https://vimeo.com/1179413022?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci  

Order of Divine Service I, p. 136  Lutheran Worship Hymn “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Alleluia” LW 137, TLH 193 Readings:  Isaiah 52:13-15, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, St. Mark 16:1-8 Hymn of the Day: “Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #29, LW 123, TLH 195) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 Easter Prayer Hymn: “At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing” LW #126 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Awake, My Heart, with Gladness” LW 128, TLH 192 “I Know that My Redeemer Lives” LW 264, TLH 200 “The Strife is O'er, the Battle Won” LW 143 Closing Hymn “That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright” LW 147 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Resurrection-of-Our-Lord-Cover-4-5-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1180263273?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:80 Exodus 15) The Song of Miriam

Today, we will study the doctrine of the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15. Handout 1: 1-Corinthians-15.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1178187967?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Easter Vigil Service of Light Service of 12 Readings Service of Baptism/Confirmation Hymn “All Who Believe and Are Baptized” LW 225 Service of Communion Epistle: Colossians 3:1-4 Sequence Hymn: “Christ is Arisen” LW #124 Holy Gospel: St. Matthew 28:1-7 Hymn of the Day “Ere Yet the Dawn hath Filled the Skies” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #28) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer Hymn: “The Day of Resurrection” LW 133 Exhortation Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion liturgy, p.144 Hymn “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing” LW 129 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Easter-Vigil-for-2026 https://vimeo.com/1180179992?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Matins, p. 7  The ASBH Psalter Office Hymn “Welcome, Happy Morning” LW 135, TLH 202 Psalmody:  92, 1, 2, 3, 99 Readings:  1 Corinthians 15:1-25, St. John 20-1-18 Sermon After Benedicamus, Paschal Blessing, LW p.244-249 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Easter-Dawn-Cover-OnLine-4-5-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1180188097?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:238, Judges 14) Samson and the Lion

Easter Vigil Service of Light Service of 12 Readings Service of Baptism/Confirmation Hymn “All Who Believe and Are Baptized” LW 225 Service of Communion Epistle: Colossians 3:1-4 Sequence Hymn: “Christ is Arisen” LW #124 Holy Gospel: St. Matthew 28:1-7 Hymn of the Day “Ere Yet the Dawn hath Filled the Skies” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #28) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer Hymn: “The Day of Resurrection” LW 133 Exhortation Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion liturgy, p.144 Hymn “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing” LW 129 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Easter-Vigil-for-2026 Service Bulletin: Easter-Vigil-2026-Ending-of.pdf https://vimeo.com/1180114804?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:78 Exodus 14) The Red Sea's Crossing

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn of the Day: “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #27, LW 113, TLH 172) Bidding Prayer, p.276 Readings:  Isaiah 50:6-9, Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Hosea 6:1-16, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21, St. John 18:1-19:42 Hymn “A Lamb Alone Bears Willingly” LW 111, TLH 142 Reproaches Hymn “Lamb of God, Pure and Sinless” Stanza 1 & 2 of LW 208, TLH 146, ASBH #25 Hymn “Sing, My Tongue” LW 117 Sermon Communion Hymns Hymn #108 “From Calvary's Cross I Heard Christ Say” (tough) Hymn “O Dearest Jesus, What Law Have You Broken”  LW 119, TLH 143 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Good-Friday-Cover-4-3-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1179978487?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:75 Exodus 12) The Passover

Order of Matins/Lauds (Insert) Psalmody:  Psalm 4, 15, 16 Readings: Lamentations 3:19-21, 22, 23-66, 4:1-6, 7-22, 5:1-11, 12-22, Hebrews 9:11-22 After readings Hymn “The Royal Banners Forward Go” LW 103, TLH 168 (insert) Sermon Canticle of Hezekiah (Isaiah 38:10-20) Psalm 150 Canticle of Zechariah (Benedicus) Psalm 51 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Tenebrae-for-THREE-DAYS-NKJV-2025-PSALMS-formatting.pdf https://vimeo.com/1179749618?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Matins, p. 7  The ASBH Psalter Psalmody:  Psalm 51, 92, 64, Canticle of Hezekiah, Psalm 150 (insert) Readings:  1 Peter 3:17-22, St. Matthew 27:57-66 Hymn of the Day: “Ere Yet the Dawn Hath Filled the Skies” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #28) Sermon Benedictus, p.217 Hymn “O Darkest Woe” LW 122 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Holy-Saturday-Lauds-Cover-OnLine-4-4-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1180013938?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:153 Num. 20:22-29) Aaron Dies

Order of Confessional Service  The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal (ASBH) Hymn #100 “On My Heart Imprint Your Image”  LW 100, TLH 179 Invocation, Versicles, p.227 Psalm 51 (insert) Exhortation    p.228-229 Confession/Absolution    p.230 Readings:  Exodus 12:1-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-32, St. John 13:1-15 Hymn of the Day: “The Death of Jesus Christ, Our Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #26, LW 107, TLH 163) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “An Awe-full Mystery Is Here” TLH 304 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Hymn “I Come, O Savior, to Your Table” LW 242, TLH 315 Hymn “Go To Dark Gethsemane” LW 110 Stripping of the Altar: Psalm 22 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Maundy-Thursday-Cover-4-2-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1179698858?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:74 Exodus 10-11) The Plague of Darkness

Order of Matins/Lauds (Insert) Psalmody:  Psalm 2, 22, 27 Readings: Lamentations 2:1-7, 8-15, 16-22, 3:1-9, 10-18, Hebrews 4:11-5:6 After readings Hymn “The Royal Banners Forward Go” LW 103, TLH 168 (insert) Sermon Canticle of Habakkuk (3:2-19) Psalm 147:12-20 Canticle of Zechariah (Benedicus) Psalm 51 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Tenebrae-for-THREE-DAYS-NKJV-2025-PSALMS-formatting.pdf https://vimeo.com/1179364185?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Matins/Lauds (Insert) Psalmody:  Psalm 69, 70, 71 Readings: Lamentations 1:1-14, 15-22, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 After readings Hymn “The Royal Banners Forward Go” LW 103, TLH 168 (insert) Sermon Canticle of Moses (Exodus 15:1-19) Psalm 147:1-11 Canticle of Zechariah (Benedicus) Psalm 51 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Tenebrae-for-THREE-DAYS-NKJV-2025-PSALMS-formatting.pdf https://vimeo.com/1179287659?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 Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ (St. Mark 16:1-8), which is the Holy Gospel for Easter Sunday. The teaching for Learn-by-Heart will include hymn “Christ Is Arisen” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Christian Questions with their Answers, 17-20, and Job 19:25-27. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Resurrection-4-1-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Christ-is-Risen.pdf Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf https://vimeo.com/1177142804?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Isaiah 62:11-63:7, Revelation 1:5b-7, St. Luke 22:1-23:43 Hymn “Grant Lord Jesus, that My Healing” LW 95 Sermon Hymn “Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted” LW 116, TLH 153 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Holy-Wednesday-Cover-4-1-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1178917249?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:73 Exodus 10) The Plague of Locusts

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Jeremiah 11:18-20, 1 Timothy 6:12-14, St. Mark 14:1-15:46 Hymn “Upon the Cross Extended” LW 121, TLH 171 Sermon Hymn “Jesus, Refuge of the Weary” LW 90 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Holy-Tuesday-Cover-3-31-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1178523268?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:72 Exodus 9) The Plague of Hail

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Isaiah 50:5-10, 1 Peter 2:21-24, St. John 12:1-43 Hymn “Christ the Life of All the Living” LW 94 Sermon Hymn “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” LW 115 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Holy-Monday-Cover-3-30-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1178206553?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:71 Exodus 9) The Plague of Boils

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.