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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

Today, we will continue with Study #3 of the word "Wisdom" in the Scriptures. Overhead 1: Wisdom-Words.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1135070469?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 Sheep and the Goats" (St. Matthew 25:31-46), which is the Holy Gospel for Second-Last Sunday in the Church Year (Trinity 26). Learn-by-Heart will include “Spread, O Spread, Thou Mighty Word” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Lord's Prayer, Fourth Petition and meaning, and 2 Corinthians 5:10. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-2nd-Last-Sunday-11-12-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Spread-O-Spread-Thy-Mighty-Word.pdf Suffrages:  Suffrages-for-Catechesis-2024-Online.pdf

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Hebrews 7:23-27, St. Luke 11:33-36 Hymn of the Day: “Farewell I Gladly Bid Thee” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #109) --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: November-11-St-Martin-of-Tours-Bishop-and-Confessor-Insert-2025.pdf https://vimeo.com/1135087037?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Rejoice, O Pilgrim Throng” LW 455 Readings:  Isaiah 49:12-17, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matt 24:15-28 Hymn of the Day: “When in the Hour of Utmost Need”   (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #63, LW 428, TLH 522) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 Receiving a Member:  Sadie Henson 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 Day Is Surely Drawing Near” LW 462 “Preserve Your Word, O Savior” LW 337, TLH 264 “When I Suffer Pains and Losses” LW 423 “I Love Your Kingdom, Lord” LW 296 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Third-Last-Sunday-Cover-11-09-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1132935063?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (III:62b), Barabbas Takes Jesus' Place, Jesus to be Crucified in Luke 23:13-25

Today, we will continue our study of the word "Wisdom" in the Scriptures. Overhead 1: Wisdom-Words.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1132921933?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: The congregation of Apologia Lutheran Church (Deer Park, WI) with Pastor Jacob Henson

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 Abomination of Desolation" (St. Matthew 24:15-28), which is the Holy Gospel for Third Last Sunday in the Church Year(Trinity 25). Learn-by-Heart will include “Farewell I Gladly Bid Thee”   (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #109), Small Catechism, Lord's Prayer, Second and Third Petitions and meanings, and 1 Thessalonians 4:14. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-3rd-Last-Sunday-11-05-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn:  ASBH-109-Farewell-I-Gladly-Bid-Thee.pdf Suffrages:  Suffrages-for-Catechesis-2024-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1131906088?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Now Let Us Come Before Him” LW 184, TLH 122 Readings:  Isaiah 65:1-2, Ephesians 5:15-21, Matthew 22:1-14 Hymn of the Day: “How Lovely Shines the Morning Star” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #58, TLH 546) 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: “Jerusalem the Golden” LW 309, TLH 613 “I Am Trusting You, Lord Jesus” LW 408 “Let Me Be Yours Forever” LW 257, TLH 334 “How Firm a Foundation” LW 411, TLH 427 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Twenty-Cover-10-13-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1132846080?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (II:21), Demon-Possessed Man Healed, Pigs Drown in Mark 5:1-20

Today, we will study the word "Wisdom" in the Scriptures. Overhead 1: Wisdom-Words.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1130660370?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: The Installation of Pastor Jacob Henson at Apologia Lutheran Church (Deer Park, WI)

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” ASBH 22, LW 298, TLH 262 Readings:  Is 55:1-11, Rev 14:6-7, Mt 11:12-15 Hymn of the Day: “Lord, Keep Us in Thy Word and Work”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #107) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Salvation Unto Us Has Come” LW 355, TLH 377 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: LW #475 "Gracious Savior, Gentle Shepherd" --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Reformation-Day-Cover-10-31-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1131382447?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (VIII:20), The Four Houseman Revelation ch. 6:1-8

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 the marriage feast (St. Matthew 22:1-14), which is the Holy Gospel for the Twentieth Sunday after Trinity. Learn-by-Heart will include “Thine Honor Rescue, Righteous Lord!” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Introduction and 1st Petition to the Lord's Prayer and meaning, and 2 Thessalonians 2:13b-14. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-20-10-29-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Thine-Honor-Rescue-Righteous-Lord.pdf Suffrages:  Suffrages-for-Catechesis-2024-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1129716370?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Christ Is Our Cornerstone” LW 290, TLH 465  (See ASBH 106/108) Readings:  Dt 32:1-4, 1Pt 1:3-9, Jn 15:17-21 Hymn of the Day: “From All Thy Saints” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #106) --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: October-28-St-Simon-and-St-Jude-Apostles-Insert-2025.pdf https://vimeo.com/1130677006?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Today, we will study Moses' Song and the Blessing of the Tribes Overhead 1: Text-for-Song-of-Moses-Deuteronomy-31v30-to-32v34.pdf Overhead 2: Text-for-Moses-Blessing-in-Deuteronomy-33-and-Genesis-49.pdf Overhead 3: Bible_Outline_Bare-Bones.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1128625981?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “With The Lord Begin Your Task” LW 483 Readings:  Isaiah 44:21-23, Ephesians 4:22-28, Matthew 9:1-8 Hymn of the Day: “We All Believe in One True God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #57, LW 212, TLH 252) 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: “I Will Sing My Maker's Praises” LW 439, TLH 25 “The Man Is Ever Blessed” LW 388 “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” LW 444, TLH 39 “From All That Dwell Below the Skies” (Ps 117)           Choir --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Nineteen-Cover-10-26-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1125716058?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (I:38), Jesus Heals Paralytic, “Pick up your Bed” in Matthew 9:1-8

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 paralytic (St. Matthew 9:1-8), which is the Holy Gospel for the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity. Learn-by-Heart will include “Christ Is Our Corner-Stone” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal, #108), Small Catechism, Apostles' Creed, 3rd Article and meaning, and John 10:22-23. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-19-10-22-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-108-Christ-Is-Our-Corner-Stone.pdf Suffrages:  Suffrages-for-Catechesis-2024-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1125716058?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Father, We Praise You” LW 482 Readings:  Deut 10:12-21, 1 Cor 1:4-9, Matthew 22:34-46 Hymn of the Day: “Thee Lord, Our God, We Praise”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #56) 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: “Praise the Almighty” LW 445 “Blest the Children of Our God” LW 370 “God Brought Me to This Time and Place” LW 456 “How Shall the Young Secure Their Hearts” LW 474 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Eighteen-Cover-10-19-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1126612354?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (II:27), Jesus Walks on the Sea in Mark 6:45-52

Today, we look at Romans 10:4-13 as we study Moses' Third Address in Deuteronomy 29-30. Overhead 1: Text-for-Deuteronomy-27-30-Third-Address-b.pdf Overhead 2: Righteousness-of-Law-and-Faith.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1126598899?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Today, we return to study Moses' Third Address of Blessings and Curses in Deuteronomy 27-30. Overhead 1: Text-for-Deuteronomy-27-30-Third-Address-b.pdf Overhead 2: Rewards-Etc.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1124605178?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 true worship of God (St. Luke 14:1-11), which is taught in the Holy Gospel for the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity. Learn-by-Heart will include “Oh, How Blest Are Ye Whose Toils Are Ended” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Apostles' Creed, 1st Article and meaning, and Proverbs 25:14 and Ephesians 4:1. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-17-10-08-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-104-Oh-How-Blest-Are-Ye-Whose-Toils-Are-Ended.pdf Suffrages:  Suffrages-for-Catechesis-2024-Online.pdf   https://vimeo.com/1119627338

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies” LW 480 Readings:  Deut. 32:39-40, Ephesians 3:13-21, Luke 7:11-17 Hymn of the Day: “Now Lay We Calmly in the Grave” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #54) 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: “Jesus, Lover of My Soul” LW 508 “When in the House of Deepest Need” LW 428 “In the Very Midst of Life” LW 265 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Sixteen-Cover-10-05-2025-Online-b.pdf https://vimeo.com/1122634549?share=copy Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (III:7), Jesus Raises the Widow's Son in Luke 7:11-17

Today, we return to study Moses' Third Address of Blessings and Curses in Deuteronomy 27-30. Overhead 1: Text-for-Deuteronomy-27-30-Third-Address-b.pdf Overhead 2: Rewards-Etc.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1122620532?share=copy Picture: Pastoral visit of our 102-year-old in Florida.

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