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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

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 Testimony of John” (St. John 1:19-28), which is the Holy Gospel for Fourth Sunday in Advent. Learn-by-Heart will include “It Is A Time of Joy Today” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Holy Baptism, Questions 1 & 2 and their meanings, and 1 Peter 3:21. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Advent-Four-12-17-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-It-is-a-Time-of-Joy-Today.pdf Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf https://vimeo.com/1145458590

Hymn “On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry” LW 14, TLH 63 Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted Readings: Malachi 3:1-6, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, St. Matthew 11:2-10 Hymn of the Day “The Only Son from Heaven” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #3, LW72) 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:  “Comfort, Comfort These My People” LW 28, TLH 61 “When All the World Was Cursed” LW 187, TLH 272 “Hail to the Lord's Anointed” LW 82, TLH 59 “Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding” LW 18, TLH 60 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Advent-Three-Cover-12-14-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1144288735?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:16, Genesis 6-9), Noah's Ark and the Flood

Today, we will continue our study of the word “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on Glorifying God. Overhead 1:  giving-Glory-to-God.pdf Overhead 2: The-Purpose-of-Christian-Theology-for-Man.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1144275299?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 John’s Question to Jesus (St. Matthew 11:2-11), which is the Holy Gospel for the Third Sunday in Advent. Learn-by-Heart will include “Awake! Sons of the Kingdom” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Lord's Prayer, Conclusion and meaning, and Romans 8:3-4. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Advent-Three-12-10-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Awake-Sons-of-the-Kingdom.pdf Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf https://vimeo.com/1143287883?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Hymn “Rise, My Soul, to Watch and Pray” LW 302 Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted Readings: Micah 4:1-7, Romans 15:4-13, St. Luke 21:25-36 Hymn of the Day “The Day is Surely Drawing Near” (insert from Augustana #2, LW462s4, TLH 611s7) 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 People, Rise and Labor” LW 25 “Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord” LW 33, TLH 91 “Lo, He Comes with Clouds Descending” HS98 802 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Advent-Two-Cover-12-7-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1144265659?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:14, Genesis 4), The Sacrifices of Cain and Abel, the Murder of Abel and the Expulsion of Cain

Today, we will continue our study of the word “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on the purposes for the individual Christian and the corporate church. Overhead 1: Luther-on-Wisdom-including-vocation.pdf Overhead 2: Giving-Glory-to-God.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Picture: Candle two of the Advent Wreath. https://vimeo.com/1141827869?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Matins, p. 7  The ASBH Psalter Psalms:  89 Part 1, 89 Part 2 Readings: 2 Timothy 4:1-8, Matthew 5:13-19 Office Hymn “God Gave His Word by Holy Men” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #67) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: December-7-St-Ambrose-Insert-for-Matins-2025.pdf Picture:  Sometime on Monday, December 1st the Advent Tree was plagued by the curse of Dagon(1 Samuel 5:1-5).  Thankfully it fell in between the altar and the advent wreath breaking only a few ornaments and the tree stand.  It is back in its place.

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 comfort we receive from the Second Coming of Christ (St. Luke 21:25-36), which is the Holy Gospel for the Second Sunday in Advent. Learn-by-Heart will include “Wherefore Dost Thou Longer Tarry?” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Lord's Prayer, Seventh Petition and meaning, and Romans 15:4. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Advent-Two-12-3-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Wherefore-Dost-Thou-Longer-Tarry.pdf Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf https://vimeo.com/1140981011?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Hymn “Hosanna Now Through Advent” LW 16 Divine Service I, p.7  The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Introit (insert), then Kyrie  p.10 (Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted) Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-18, Romans 13:11-14, St. Matthew 21:1-9 Hymn of the Day: “Savior of the Heathen, Come” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #1, LW 13, TLH 95) 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: “Come, O Precious Ransom” LW 34, TLH 55 “O Bride of Christ, Rejoice” LW 20, TLH 57 “Lift Up Your Heads, You Mighty Gates” LW 24 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Advent-One-Cover-12-1-2024-Online.pdf Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:13, Genesis 3), The Fall of Adam and Eve and their Expulsion from the Garden. https://vimeo.com/1139824634?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Bible Class #4: November 30, 2025  Link to Live Stream Today, we will continue our study of the word “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on the understanding of God’s ways and the endurance of evil. Overhead 1: Wisdom-Words.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1139811328?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Bp. James Heiser preaching at the Installation of Pastor Jacob Henson at Apologia Lutheran Church (Deer Park, WI)

Order of Vespers, p. 29  The ASBH Psalter Hymn “Creator of the Stars of Night”       (not used) Psalms:  1, 143 Readings: Ezekiel 3:16-21, Romans 10:8-18, Matt 4:18-22 Office Hymn “Jesus Calls Us; o'er the Tumult” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #109, TLH 270) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: November-30-St-Andrew-Apostle-Insert-2025-online.pdf Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (VIII:30) St. John Eats the Book Revelation 10

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship Hymn of the Day: “Come, You Thankful People, Come”  #495 Psalm 100 Hymn #440 “From All That Dwell Below the Skies” Psalm 121 Hymn #905 “For The Fruits of His Creation” Psalm 67 Readings:  Isa 61:10-11, 1 Tim 2:1-18, Lk 17:11-19 Sermon Hymn #442 “In You Is Gladness” –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Thanksgiving-Day-Cover-11-27-2025-Online.pdf Picture:

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’ entry into Jerusalem on a donkey (St. Matthew 21:1-9), which is the Holy Gospel for the First Sunday in Advent. Learn-by-Heart will include “The New Church Year Again Is Come ” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Lord's Prayer, Sixth Petition and meaning, and Romans 13:11. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Advent-One-11-26-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-The-New-Church-Year-Again-is-Come.pdf Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf https://vimeo.com/1138745925?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Evening and Morning” LW 419 Readings:  Isaiah 65:17-25, 1 Thess 5:1-11, Matthew 25:1-13 Hymn of the Day: “The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #65, LW 176, TLH 67) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 Prayer: The Close of the Church Year Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray” LW 250, TLH 314 Exhortation                                    p.229 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Rejoice, the Lord is King” LW 179 “The Son of God Goes Forth to War” LW 304 “Wake Awake for Night is Flying” (Choir, LW #177, TLH 609) –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Last-Sunday-Cover-11-23-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1137444464?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (III:64b), Jesus Is Crucified in Luke 23:33-49

Today, we will have a one Sunday class on the Advent Season. Overhead 1: ADVENT-2025-Adult-Bible-Studies-b.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1137426542?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: The Installation of Pastor Jacob Henson at Apologia Lutheran Church (Deer Park, WI)

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 Ten Virgins” (St. Matthew 25:1-13), which is the Holy Gospel for the Last Sunday in the Church Year (Trinity 27). Learn-by-Heart will include “Lord, as Thou Wilt Deal Thou With Me” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Lord's Prayer, Fifth Petition and meaning, and 1 Thessalonians 5:8. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Last-Sunday-11-19-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Lord-as-Thou-Wilt-Deal-Thou-With-Me.pdf Suffrages:  Suffrages-for-Catechesis-2024-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1134064770?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones” LW 308 Readings:  Isaiah 40:9-11, 2 Peter 3:3-14 or 2 Thess. 1:3-10, Matthew 25:31-46 Hymn of the Day: “Now Thank We All Our God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #64, LW 443, TLH 36) 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: “Jerusalem, O City Fair and High” LW 306 “May God Embrace Us with His Grace” LW 288, TLH 500 “Jerusalem, My Happy Home” LW 307, TLH 618 “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” LW 295 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Second-Last-Sunday-Cover-11-16-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1135823217?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (III:63b), Jesus is Sent to Cross in Luke 23:26-32