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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “O Holy, Blessed Trinity” LW 479 Readings:  Deut. 6:4-7, Galatians 5:25-6:10, Matthew 6:24-34 Hymn of the Day: “Why Art Thou Thus Cast Down, My Heart?” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #53) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “O Jesus, Blessed Lord, My Praise” LW 245, TLH 309 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “What God Ordains Is Always Good” LW 422, TLH 521 “All Depends on Our Possessing” LW 415 “I Leave All Things to God's Direction” LW 429, TLH 529 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Fifteen-Cover-09-28-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1120604625?share=copy Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (II:23), Synagogue Ruler Comes, Jesus Raises the Boy in Mark 5:21-24,35-43

Today, we will address Part III of the study "Keeping the Law." With this foundation laid, we will return next week (October 5) to better understand Moses' Third Address of Blessings and Curses. Overhead 1: Faith-and-Works-b.pdf Overhead 2:  Keeping-the-Law-True-or-False.pdf https://vimeo.com/1120590384?share=copy Picture: Men's Social

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Awake, My Soul, and with the Sun” LW 478 Readings:  Jeremiah 17:13-14, Galatians 5:16-24, Luke 17:11-19 Hymn of the Day: “Show Pity, Lord! O Lord, Forgive!”   (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #52) 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: Hymn “From God Can Nothing Move Me” LW 409, TLH 73 “The Law of God Is Good and Wise” LW 329 “Now Thank We All Our God” LW 443, TLH 36 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Fourteen-Cover-09-21-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1120578736?share=copy Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (VII:25), Lepers Cleansed in Luke 17:11-19

Today, we will address Part II of the study "Keeping the Law" according to the application of Law and Gospel in the Scriptures and the Book of Concord. With this foundation laid, we will return next week (September 28) to better understand Moses' Third Address of Blessings and Curses. Overhead 1: Law-and-Gospel-Needed-for-Justification-and-Sanctification.pdf Overhead 2: Law-and-Gospel-Needed-for-Keeping-the-Law.pdf Overhead 3: Faith-and-Works-b.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1118511219?share=copy

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship Psalmody:  Psalm 119 XVI, 37 II & III, 119 V Hymn “By All Your Saints in Warfare” LW 194, st. 18 Readings:  Ezekiel 1:4-14, Proverbs 3:1-6, Ephesians 4:7-16, Matthew 9:9-13 Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: September-21-St-Matthew-Apostle-and-Evangelist-2025-online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1119445540?share=copy

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 Lepers" (St. Luke 17:11-19), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Fourteen. Learn-by-Heart will include “Lord God, We All to Thee Give Praise”   (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Close of the Commandments and meaning, and Hebrews 11:6. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-14-9-17-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-103-Lord-God-We-All-to-Thee-Give-Praise.pdf Suffrages:  Suffrages-for-Catechesis-2024-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1117632533?share=copy

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship Pre-Service Hymn “As Surely as I Live, God Said” LW 235 Office Hymn “Jesus, Priceless Treasure”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #51, LW 270, TLH 347) Psalmody:  Psalm 1, 33, 16 Readings:  Amos 9:13-15, Nehemiah 8:1-10, Mark 9:16-28 Catechism: Confession Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: 2025-September-Ember-Wednesday-with-Psalms-Insert-9-17-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1118525627?share=copy

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “To Your Temple” LW 207 Readings:  Leviticus 18:1-5, Gal 3:15-22, Lk 10:23-37 Hymn of the Day: “Jesus, Priceless Treasure”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #51, LW 270, TLH 347) 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: “Chief of Sinners Though I Be” LW 285, TLH 417 “Jesus, Your Boundless Love So True” LW 280, TLH 349 “Lord, to You Immortal Praise” LW 496 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Thirteen-Cover-09-14-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1116567092?share=copy Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (III:20)  The Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10

Today, we will study "Keeping the Law" according to the application of Law and Gospel in the Scriptures and the Book of Concord.  With this foundation laid, we will return next week to better understand Moses' Third Address of Blessings and Curses. Overhead 1: Law-and-Gospel-Needed-for-Justification-and-Sanctification.pdf Overhead 2: Law-and-Gospel-Needed-for-Keeping-the-Law.pdf Overhead 3: Faith-and-Works-b.pdf Overhead 4: Keeping-the-Law-and-TrinityThirteen-and-Book-of-Concord.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1116555325?share=copy Picture: 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 Good Samaritan" (St. Luke 10:23-27), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Thirteen. Learn-by-Heart will include “Thank God It Hath Resounded”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Ninth and Tenth Commandments and meaning,  and Romans 5:8. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Trinity-13-9-10-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Thank-God-It-Hath-Resounded.pdf Suffrages:  Suffrages-for-Catechesis-2024-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1115670405?share=copy

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “God Himself Is Present” LW 206 Readings:  Isa 29:18-19, 2 Cor. 3:4-11, Mark 7:31-37 Hymn of the Day: “O Christ, Our True and Only Light” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #50, LW 314, TLH 512) 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: “God's Word Is Our Great Heritage” LW 333 “My Soul, Now Praise Your Maker” LW 453, TLH 34 “The Lord, My God, Be Praised” LW 174 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Twelve-Cover-09-07-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1114670578?share=copy Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (II:37)  “Let the Little Children Come to Me” - Mark 10:13-16

Bible Class #51: September 7, 2025  Link to Live Stream Today, we will study Moses' Third Address and the Blessings and the Cursings Overhead 1: Text-for-Deuteronomy-27-30-Third-Address-b.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1114656299?share=copy Picture: The Expansion room is being prepared as a larger Adult Bible Class room.

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' healing of the deaf and mute man (St. Mark 7:31-37), which is the Holy Gospel for the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “This Day at Thy Creating” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Seventh & Eighth Commandments and meaning, and Ephesians 2:8-9. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-12-9-3-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-This-Day-At-Thy-Creating.pdf Suffrages:  Suffrages-for-Catechesis-2024-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1113752119?share=copy

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “How Precious Is the Book Divine” LW 332 Readings:  2 Samuel 22:21-29, 1 Corinthians 15:1-10, Luke 18:9-14 Hymn of the Day: “All Mankind Fell in Adam's Fall” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #49, LW 363, TLH 369) 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: “As Surely as I Live God Said” LW 235 “I Lay My Sins on Jesus” LW 366 “Delay Not, Delay Not, O Sinner, Draw Near” LW 349 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Eleventh-Cover-8-31-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1114297102?share=copy Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (II:30) Feeding the Four Thousand

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Jeremiah 1:17-19, St. Mark 6:17-29 Hymn: “From All Thy Saints” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal ASBH #101) Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: August-29-Beheading-of-St-John-the-Baptist-Insert-2024.pdf https://vimeo.com/1112695873?share=copy

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.  This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains Jesus' teaching on the Pharisee and the tax collector (St. Luke 18:9-14), which is the Holy Gospel for the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Thy Table I Approach” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Sixth Commandment and meaning, and Ephesians 2:8-9. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-11-8-25-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Thy-Table-I-Approach.pdf Suffrages:  Suffrages-for-Catechesis-2024-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1111836681?share=copy

Today, we will continue our study of Numbers 22-25 Balaam, Balak, the Moabites, and the Midianites. Overhead 1:Text-for-Numbers-22-25.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1110708964?share=copy Picture:  We still have lots to do, but the wall is down.  The room may be big enough for our adult class.

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship Psalmody:  9, 45 Hymn of the Day: “From All Thy Saints” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #100) Readings:  Prov 3:1-7, 2 Cor 4:7-10, Luke 22:24-30 Hymn of the Day: “I Know of a Sleep in Jesus' Name” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #98) --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: August-24-St-Bartholomew-Matins-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1110722586?share=copy Picture: Taking down the expansion room wall to get ready for the new BIGGER adult Bible Class room.

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.  This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains "The Time of Jesus' Visitation" (St. Luke 19:41-48), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Ten. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “We Now Implore God the Holy Ghost” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #48), Small Catechism, Tenth Commandment and meaning, and St. Luke 16:9. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Trinity-10-08-20-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn:  ASBH-We-Now-Implore-God-the-Holy-Ghost.pdf Suffrages:  Suffrages-for-Catechesis-2024-Online.pdf

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “O Day of Rest and Gladness” LW 203 Readings:  1 Chronicles 10:6-13, 1 Corinthians 10:6-13, Luke 16:1-9 Hymn of the Day: “Oh, Blest the House, Whate'er Befall” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #47, LW 467, TLH 625) 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: “To You, Omniscient Lord of All” LW 234 “What Is The World to Me” LW 418 “Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us” LW 402 Closing Hymn: "How Blest Are They Who Hear God's Word" LW 222 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Ninth-Cover-8-17-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1110336438?share=copy Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (III:38) The Shrewd Manager Luke 16:1-13

Today, we will study Numbers 22-25 Balaam and Balak Overhead 1: Text-for-Numbers-22-25.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL) https://vimeo.com/1108837804?share=copy Picture:  Adult Bible Class

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “For All the Faithful Women” HS98 #880 st. 9 Readings:  Isaiah 61:10-11, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 1:46-55 Hymn “Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #99, LW 308) Sermon Communion --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: August-15-St-Mary-Theotokos-Insert-2024.pdf https://vimeo.com/1108851617?share=copy

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.  This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains Jesus' teaching on the shrewd manager (St. Luke 16:1-13), which is the Holy Gospel for the Ninth Sunday after Trinity. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Ye Baptized People, One and All” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Fourth Commandment and meaning, and St. Luke 16:9. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Trinity-9-08-13-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn:  ASBH-Ye-Baptized-People-One-and-All.pdf Suffrages:  Suffrages-for-Catechesis-2024-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1105961101?share=copy

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Dearest Jesus, at Your Word” LW 202 Readings:  Jeremiah 15:19-21, Romans 8:12-17, Matthew 7:15-23 Hymn of the Day: “The Will of God Is Always Best” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #46, LW 425, TLH 517) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” LW #240 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “In God, My Faithful God” LW 421, TLH 526 “For Me to Live Is Jesus” LW 267, TLH 597 “O Holy Spirit, Enter In” LW 160 Closing Hymn: "Savior, Again to Your Dear Name" LW 221, TLH 47 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Eighth-Cover-8-10-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1108828155?share=copy Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (II:35) Healing of Boy Mark 9:14-32

Today, we will study Numbers 21  The Bronze Serpent Overhead 1: Text-for-Numbers-21.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1106880253?share=copy Picture:  Time for Sunday School!

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship Office Hymn “Oh, What Their Joy” HS 98 #838 Psalmody:  119:81-88, Ps 31:1,3,5, Ps 34 Readings:  2 Corinthians 9:6-10, St. John 12:24-26 Hymn of the Day: “I Know of a Sleep in Jesus' Name” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #98) --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: August-10-St-Laurence-Matins-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1106893496?share=copy Picture:  We just got our parking lot sealed and striped.  There is a parking place for you!

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now” LW 201 Readings:  Jeremiah 31:23-25, Romans 6:19-23, Mark 8:1-9 Hymn of the Day: “Wondrous King, All-Glorious” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #45, TLH 41) 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) Communion Hymns: “O God, O Lord of Heaven and Earth” LW 319 “O Savior, Precious Savior” LW 282 “Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good” LW 452 Closing Hymn: "Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer" LW 220, TLH 54 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Seven-Cover-8-3-2025-Online.pdf Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (II:31) Jesus Feeds Four Thousand  Mark 8:1-13

Today, we will study Numbers 20 Moses' and Aaron's sin Overhead 1: Text-for-Numbers-20.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1104904134?share=copy

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.  This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains Jesus' feeding of the 4,000 (St. Mark 8:1-9), which is the Holy Gospel for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “The Lord Hath Helped Me Hitherto” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Third Commandment and meanings, and St. Matthew 6:33. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Trinity-7-07-30-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn:  ASBH-The-Lord-Hath-Helped-Me-Hitherto.pdf Suffrages:  Suffrages-for-Catechesis-2024-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1103965879?share=copy

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn of the Day: “I Walk in Danger All the Way” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #97) Readings:  2 Timothy 2:8-10; 3:10-12, St. Matthew 10:26-32 Hymn Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: July-29-St-Olaf-King-and-Martyr-Insert-2025.pdf https://vimeo.com/1104918735?share=copy

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “This Is the Day the Lord Has Made” LW 200 Readings:  Exodus 20:1-17, Romans 6:3-11, St. Matthew 5:20-26 Hymn of the Day: “The Man a Godly Life Might Live” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #44, LW 331, TLH 287) 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: “Feed Your Children, God Most Holy” LW 468, TLH 659 “May We Your Precepts, Lord, Fulfil” LW 389 “Jesus Shall Reign” LW 312 “All Mankind Fell in Adam's Fall” LW 363, TLH 369 Closing Hymn: “Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord” LW 219 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Six-Cover-7-27-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1104532872?share=copy Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (I:52) Peter Walks on Water Matthew 14:22-36

Today, we will study Numbers 16 Korah's Rebellion & Numbers 17 Aaron's Staff Overhead 1: Text-for-Numbers-16-and-17.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1102917682?share=copy Picture: Some black-eyed susan flowers on the church property.

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn of the Day: “From All Thy Saints” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #96) Readings:  1 Kings 19:9-18, Romans 8:28-39, St. Matthew 20:20-33 Hymn “Oh, What Their Joy” HS98 #838 Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: July-25-St-James-Apostle-Insert-2025.pdf https://vimeo.com/1103522424?share=copy

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.  This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains Jesus' teaching on His own fulfillment of the Law (Matthew 5:17-26), which is the Holy Gospel for the Sixth Sunday after Trinity. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #99), Small Catechism, Second Commandment and meaning, and St. Matthew 5:19. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Trinity-6-July-23-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn:  ASBH-99-Ye-Watchers-and-Ye-Holy-Ones.pdf Suffrages:  Suffrages-for-Catechesis-2024-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1100155447?share=copy

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “For All the Faithful Women” HS98 #880 st. 1, 12, 3-4 Readings: Proverbs 31:10-31, Song of Solomon 3:2-5; 8:6-7, St. Luke 7:36-50 Hymn “Alas, My God, My Sins Are Great” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #95) Sermon Communion --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: July-22-St-Mary-Magdalene-Insert-2025.pdf https://vimeo.com/1102931970?share=copy

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty” LW 198, TLH 1 Readings:  Jeremiah 16:14-21, 1 Peter 3:8-15, St. Luke 5:1-11 Hymn of the Day: “My Inmost Heart Now Raises” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #43, TLH 548) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LW 236 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “If You But Trust in God to Guide You” LW 420, TLH 518 “How Can I Thank You, Lord” LW 385 “Entrust Your Days and Burdens” LW 427 Closing Hymn:  “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing” LW 218 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Five-Cover-7-20-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1101015156?share=copy Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (I:36) Jesus in Boat Matthew 8:23-27

Today, we will study numbers chapter 15. Overhead 1: Text-for-Numbers-15b.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1101002051?share=copy Picture: Pastor Michael Henson preaching at Eldona Synod, April 28-May 2, 2025  

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Lord, Open Now My Heart to Hear” LW 197 Readings:  Isaiah 58:6-12, Romans 8:18-23, St. Luke 6:36-42 Hymn of the Day: “Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Highest Good!” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #42) 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: “For Greenland's Icy Mountains” LW 322 “Now I Have a Firm Foundation” LW 360 “O God, My Faithful God” LW 371, TLH 395 Closing Hymn:  “On What Has Now Been Sown” LW 217 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Four-Cover-7-13-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1099155227?share=copy Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (I:37) Demon Possessed Pigs Matthew 9

Today, we will study the Twelve Spies, who scout out the Promised Land. Overhead 1: Text-for-Numbers-13-14.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1099142088?share=copy Picture: Pastor Benjamin Henson preaching at Eldona Synod, April 28-May 2, 2025.  

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' teaching on hypocritical judging and mercy (Luke 6:36-42), which is the Holy Gospel for the Fourth Sunday after Trinity. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “I Know of a Sleep in Jesus' Name” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #98), Small Catechism, First Commandment and meaning, and St. Luke 6:38c. Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-4-July-9-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-98-I-Know-of-a-Sleep-in-Jesus-Name.pdf Suffrages:  Suffrages-for-Catechesis-2024-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1098361248?share=copy

Today, we will study Numbers chapter 12. Overhead 1: Text-for-Numbers-12.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1097306145?share=copy Picture: Pastor Jerry Dulas preaching at Eldona Synod, April 28-May 2, 2025

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 “In Walk in Danger All the Way” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #97), the Daily Prayers from Luther's Small Catechism(Ask a Blessing, Returning Thanks, Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and St. Luke 15:2. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-3-7-2-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-97-I-Walk-in-Danger-All-The-Way.pdf Suffrages:  Suffrages-for-Catechesis-2024-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1096433705?share=copy

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Office Hymn: “My Soul, O God, Magnifies Thee” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #94) Readings: Judges 13:2-7, Isaiah 11:1-5, St. Luke 1:39-56 Hymn Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  July-2-Visitation-of-the-Blessed-Virgin-Mary-Insert-2024.pdf https://vimeo.com/1097319071?share=copy

Today, we will begin the study of the journey from Mt. Sinai to Kadesh-Barnea. Overhead 1: Text-for-Numbers-10-11.pdf Handout 1: Wilderness-Wanderings-Outline-Part-three.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1095396796?share=copy Picture: Bishop James Heiser at Eldona Synod, April 28-May 2, 2025.

Order of Divine Service I, p. 136 Lutheran Worship Hymn “Today Your Mercy Calls Us” LW 347 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-6-29-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1097297398?share=copy Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (III:34) The Great Banquet Luke 14:15-24

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship Office Hymn ASBH #93. “Christ, Thou Are the Sure Foundation” Psalmody:  Psalm 139, 45 Readings:  Ezekiel 34:7-16, Acts 12:1-11, St. Matthew 16:13-19 Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: June-29-Sts-Peter-and-Paul-Matins-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1096317677?share=copy Picture: Deacon Jacob Henson preaching at Eldona Synod, April 28-May 2, 2025.

On June 26, 2025 we had a theology discussion of Bp. James Heiser's Episcopal Address to the 2025 Synod of the ELDoNA, entitled, "A Time to Stand: Faithful Presence Amid the Ruins." Here is a PDF of my summary and some helps to the cited authors.  CLICK HERE Michael D. Henson, Pastor Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL)

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.  This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains "The Great Banquet" (St. Luke 14:15-24), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Two. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Alas, My God, My Sins Are Great”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #95), 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 1 Corinthians 11:26. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-2-6-25-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-95-Alas-My-God-My-Sins-Are-Great.pdf Suffrages:  Suffrages-for-Catechesis-2024-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1092632417?share=copy  

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Office Hymn: “My Church! My Church! (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #90/#92) Readings: Galatians 2:16-21, John 8:31-36 Hymn #864 Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: June-25-Presentation-of-the-Augsburg-Confession-Insert-2025.pdf https://vimeo.com/1095984146?share=copy Picture: Deacon Anthony Oncken at Eldona Synod, April 28-May 2, 2025.

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn: “O Jesus, Lamb of God, Thou Art” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal ASBH #91) Readings: Malachi 4:4-6, Isaiah 40:1-5, St. Luke 1:57-80 Hymn #908 Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL) Bulletin: June-24-Nativity-of-St-John-the-Baptist-Insert-2025.pdf https://vimeo.com/1095409495?share=copy Picture: Eldona Synod, April 28-May 2, 2025.

Today, we will finish up The Day of Atonement (Lev. 16) and study the Old Testament Feasts. Overhead 1:  Old_Testament_Feasts_and_Sacred_Days.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1091603006?share=copy Picture: Bishop James Heiser preaching at Eldona Synod, April 28-May 2, 2025.