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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 Lost Sheep and Lost Coin (St. Luke 15:1-10), which is the Holy Gospel for the Third Sunday after Trinity. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Almighty God They Word is Cast” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), the Daily Prayers from Luther’s Small Catechism(Ask a Blessing, Returning Thanks), and St. Luke 15:2. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-Three-6-17-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Almighty-God-Thy-Word-is-Cast.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book https://vimeo.com/1196156428?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Galatians 2:16-21, John 8:31-36 Hymn of the Day: “Rise Ye Children of Salvation” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #90) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Bulletin: June-15-David-Henkel-Insert-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1201197589?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Handout 1: Chronology-for-Galatians-Acts-Updated-May-31-2026.pdf Overhead 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf Overhead 2: Acts-15-Jerusalem-Council.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1195136064?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service I, p. 136 Lutheran Worship Hymn “Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus” LW 381 Readings:  Isaiah 25:6-9, 1 John 3:13-18, St. Luke 14:16-24 Hymn of the Day: “The Mouth of Fools Doth God Confess” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #40, ELHB #277) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Your Table I Approach” LW 249, TLH 310 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “We Give You But Your Own” LW 405 “One Thing's Needful” LW 277 “Come Unto Me, Ye Weary” LW 345, TLH 276 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Two-Cover-6-14-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1199196688?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:146  Numbers 13), Grapes on a Pole from the Promised Land

The 2026 Evangelical Lutheran Diocese of North America (Eldona) meet in Synod from June 2-June 6, 2026 at Salem Lutheran Church in Malone, TX.  This sermon on Acts 5 was preached at Matins on Wednesday, June 3. MDH Michael D. Henson Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL), Pastor

Order of Divine Service I, p. 136 Lutheran Worship Hymn: “O Holy Spirit, Enter In” LW 160, TLH 235 Readings:  Ezekiel 18:30-32, Romans 11:33-36, St. John 3:1-15 Athanasian Creed, p.39-40 Hymn of the Day: “We All Believe in One True God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #38, LW 212, TLH 252) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Holy God, We Praise Your Name” LW 171, TLH 250 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Glory Be to God the Father” LW 173, TLH 244 “Come, Holy Ghost, Our Soul's Inspire” LW 157 “From All That Dwell Below the Skies” LW 440 “Sent Forth by God's Blessing” LW 247 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Holy-Trinity-Sunday-Cover-5-31-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1197132013?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:132  Numbers 1), The Census

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Handout 1: Chronology-for-Galatians-Acts-Updated-May-31-2026.pdf Overhead 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf Overhead 2: Acts-15-Jerusalem-Council.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1197033466?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Vespers, p.224  Lutheran Worship Office Hymn:  “Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” LW 240 Psalmody:  Psalm 104, 68 Readings:  Joel 2:23-27, Luke 5:17-26 Catechism;  Lord's Supper Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: 2026-Ember-Pentecost-Vespers-Cover-5-30-2026-online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1196682801?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship Office Hymn:  “Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” LW 240 Psalmody:  Psalm 104, 68 Readings:  Joel 2:23-27, Luke 5:17-26 Catechism;  Lord's Supper Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: 2026-Ember-Pentecost-Matins-Cover-5-27-29-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1195982889?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 night meeting of Nicodemas with Jesus (St. John 3:1-17), which is the Holy Gospel for Holy Trinity Sunday. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Come Thou Almighty King” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, the Daily Prayers from Luther’s Small Catechism(Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer),  and St. John 3:5-6 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-Sunday-5-27-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Come-Thou-Almighty-King.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 form ASBH Psalter Book https://vimeo.com/1192100859?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci  

Order of Matins, p. 208 Lutheran Worship Office Hymn:  “Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” LW 240 Psalmody:  Psalm 104, 68 Readings:  Acts 2:14-21, John 6:44-52 Catechism:  Lord's Supper Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: 2026-Ember-Pentecost-Matins-Cover-5-27-29-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1195685916?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:114  Leviticus 10), Unauthorized Fire

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn of the Day: “Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #37, LW 154, TLH 224) Readings:  Isaiah 57:15-21, Acts 8:14-17, St. John 10:1-10 Hymn “I Am Trusting You, Lord Jesus” LW 408 Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Pentecost-Tuesday-Cover-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1195148683?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:107  Leviticus 1), God Speaks to Moses, Aaron and his Sons

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Come Holy Spirit, Come” TLH #225 Readings:  Joel 2:28-32, Acts 2:1-13, St. John 14:23-31 Hymn of the Day: “Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #37, LW 154, TLH 224) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared” LW 246, TLH 306 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “The Church's One Foundation” LW 289 “Holy Spirit, Light Divine” LW 166, TLH 234 “You Will I Love, My Strength” LW 375 Closing Hymn “Come, Oh, Come, O Quickening Spirit” LW 165 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Pentecost-Cover-5-24-2026-Online-b.pdf https://vimeo.com/1195057969?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:100 Exodus 34), The New Tablets of Stone

Today, we will study an overview of the first part of the Trinity Season in one session. Handout 1: TRINITY-SEASON-Part-A-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1190926898?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Vespers, p.29   The ASBH Psalter Hymn: “Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid” LW 167, TLH 236 Readings: Joel 3:1-5, Romans 8:12-17, St. John 14:15-21 Hymn: “Come Down, O Love Divine” LW 162 Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Pentecost-Eve-Vespers-Cover-5-23-2026-ASBH.pdf https://vimeo.com/1193002243?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:161 Leviticus 27), Moses Redeems a Person

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Jerusalem, O City Fair and High” LW 306 Readings:  Ezekiel 36:25-27, 1 Peter 4:7-11, St. John 15:26-16:4 Hymn of the Day: “Had God Not Come, May Israel Say” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #36) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “O Jesus, Blessed Lord, My Praise” LW 245 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Jesus, Your Boundless Love So True” LW #280 “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds” LW 131 “Rise, My Soul, to Watch and Pray” LW #302 Closing Hymn “O Day Full of Grace” LW 163 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Exaudi-Cover-5-17-2026-Online.pdf Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:98 Exodus 32:35), The Anger of God

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “See, the Conqueror Mounts in Triumph” TLH 218 Readings:  Isaiah 57:15, Acts 1:1-11, St. Mark 16:14-20 Hymn of the Day: “Dear Christians, One and All Rejoice” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #35, LW 353, TLH 387) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Draw Us To You” LW 153, TLH 215 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “On Christ's Ascension I Now Build” LW 150, TLH 216 Closing Hymn: “Up Through Endless Ranks of Angels” LW 152 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Ascension-Day-Cover-5-14-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1191921409?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:96 Exodus 31, 35:30-35), The Artisans: Bezaleel and Aholiab

Order of Matins, p. 7  The ASBH Psalter Hymn “Rise! To Arms! With Prayer Employ You” LW 303, TLH 444 Psalms:  67, 104, 47 Readings:  James 5:16-20, St. Luke 11:5-13  St. John 17:1-11 Office Hymn “Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #34, LW 431, TLH 458) –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Rogation-Cover-Matins-May-11-to-13-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1191554947?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 coming of the Helper, the Holy Spirit (St. John 15:26-16:4), which is taught in the Holy Gospel for the Sixth Sunday in Easter. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Come Holy Ghost Our Souls Inspire” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Table of Duties: To Youth: 1 Peter 5:5-6; To Widows:  1 Tim 5:5-6; To Everyone:  Rom 13:9, 1 Tim 2:1, and Ephesians 4:10-12 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Exaudi-5-13-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Come-Holy-Ghost.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book https://vimeo.com/1189949079?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Matins, p. 7  The ASBH Psalter Hymn “Prayer is the Soul's Sincere Desire” TLH 454 Psalms:  67, 104, 47 Readings:  James 5:16-20, St. Luke 11:5-13  1 Peter 4:1-17 Office Hymn “Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #34, LW 431, TLH 458) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Rogation-Cover-Matins-May-11-to-13-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1191182701?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Matins, p. 7  The ASBH Psalter Hymn “Eternal Spirit of the Living Christ”  LW 432 Psalms:  67, 104, 47 Readings:  James 5:16-20, St. Luke 11:5-13  1 Peter 2:1-17 Office Hymn “Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #34, LW 431, TLH 458) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Rogation-Cover-Matins-May-11-to-13-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1188826824?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:228 Judges 6), Gideon and men lapping water

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “O Holy Spirit, Enter In” LW 160 Readings:  Jeremiah 29:11-14, James 1:22-27, St. John 16:23-33 Hymn of the Day: “Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #34, LW 431, TLH 458) 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: “Hail Thee, Festival Day” LW 125 “One Thing's Needful” LW 277 “Our Father, Who from Heaven Above” LW 431 Closing Hymn: “We Give You But Your Own” LW 405 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Rogate-Cover-5-10-2026-Online.pdf Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:97 Exodus 32), The Golden Calf and Moses/Aaron with God

Today, we will study an overview of the Sundays of Pentecost and Holy Trinity in one session. Handout 1: PENTECOST-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1188811613?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 Prayer (St. John 16:23-33), which is the Holy Gospel for the Fifth Sunday in Easter. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “We Thank Thee, Jesus Dearest Friend (Ascension)” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Table of Duties: To Workers of All Kinds: Eph 6:5-8;  To Employers and Supervisors: Eph 6:9, and St. John 16:33. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Rogate-5-6-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-We-Thank-Thee-Jesus-Dearest-Friend.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book https://vimeo.com/1187910776?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “To God the Holy Spirit Let Us Pray” LW 155 Readings:  Isaiah 12:1-6, James 1:16-21, St. John 16:5-15 Hymn of the Day: “Look Down, O Lord, From Heaven Behold” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #33) 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: “Take My Life, O Lord, Renew” LW 404 “Lo, Judah's Lion Wins the Strife” LW 146 “If God Himself Be for Me” LW 407 Closing Hymn “This Joyful Eastertide” LW 140 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  Cantate-Cover-5-3-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1188450662?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:85 Exodus 20) Ten Commandments and People in Tents

Today, we will study an overview of the Sundays Rogate, Ascension, Exaudi in one session. Handout 1:  ASCENSION-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1186698858?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: It’s either the basement of the new addition or a very large baptismal pool.

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn: “You are the Way; to You Alone” LW 283 Readings: Malachi 3:16-18, Ephesians 2:19-22, St. John 14:1-14 Hymn “From All Thy Saints in Warfare…” (ASBH #87, LW 194, st 14) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: May-1-Sts-Philip-and-James-Insert-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1186714174?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 Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit to work through the preaching of the Word that Jesus might be proclaimed in the church. St. John 16:5-15 is the Holy Gospel for Cantate (Easter 4) Sunday. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Beware, O Sinner, For the Day” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Table of Duties: To Parents:  Eph 6:4, To Children:  Eph 6:1-3, and Colossians 2:9-10. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Cantate-4-29-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Beware-O-Sinner-For-the-Day.pdf https://vimeo.com/1185711913?fl=tl&fe=ec

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Jesus Lives! The Victory's Won” LW 139, TLH 201 Readings:  Lamentations 3:18-26, 1 Peter 2:11-20, St. John 16:16-23 Hymn of the Day: “Zion Mourns in Fear and Anguish” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #32) 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: “Oh, that the Lord Would Guide My Ways” LW 392 “God Moves in a Mysterious Way” LW 426 “With High Delight Let Us Unite” LW 134 Closing Hymn “Make Songs of Joy” LW 132 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Jubilate-Cover-4-26-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1186605611?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:83 Exodus 17:8-16) Victory over the Amalkites

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Handout 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf Handout 2: Galatians-Outline.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1184560609?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: They have started digging for our new addition to the church.

Order of Vespers, p.29   The ASBH Psalter Psalms: 45, 67, 46 tone 8 Readings:  Isaiah 55:1-5, Ephesians 4:7-16, John 15:1-11 Hymn: “From All Thy Saints in Warfare, For All Thy Saints at Rest” ASBH #86 Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: April-25-St-Mark-Evangelist-Vespers-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1184575697?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 Jesus’ teaching concerning a Christian’s consolation under the cross (John 16:16-22), which is the Holy Gospel for Jubilate (The third Sunday after Easter). Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “In Prayer Your Voices Raise Thee”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Table of Duties: To Husbands: 1 Peter 3:7, Col 3:19, and St. John 16:14 and To Wives: Eph 5:22, 1 Peter 3:5-6, and Colossians 2:9-10. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Jubilate-4-22-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-In-Prayer-Your-Voices-Raise-Ye.pdf https://vimeo.com/1183576492?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

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