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On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains the night meeting of Nicodemas with Jesus (St. John 3:1-17), which is the Holy Gospel for Holy Trinity Sunday. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “My Soul, O God, Magnifies Thee” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #94), Small Catechism, Table of Duties: To Servants, Hired Men, Laborers: Eph 6:5-8, To Masters and Mistresses:  Eph 6:9 (Catechism, p.33) and St. John 3:5-6 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-Sunday-6-11-2025.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-94-My-Soul-O-God-Magnifies-Thee.pdf https://vimeo.com/1090687581?share=copy

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship Readings:  Isaiah 6:1-5, Acts 11:19-30, Matthew 10:16-22 Office Hymn “Saints, See the Cloud of Witnesses” WS98 #840 Psalmody:  Psalm 67, 62, 148 Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: June-11-St.-Barnabas-Apostle-Matins-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1092184704?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (II:2) The Lord Praying in the Garden

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn of the Day: “Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #37, LW 154, TLH 224) Readings:  Isaiah 57:15-21, Acts 8:14-17, St. John 10:1-10 Hymn “Do Not Despair, O Little Flock” LW 300, TLH 263 Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Pentecost-Tuesday-Cover-2025.pdf https://vimeo.com/1091857622?share=copy

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn: “Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #37, LW 154, TLH 224) Readings:  Isaiah 57:15-21, Acts 10:42-48, St. John 3:16-21 Hymn “God Loves the World So that He Gave” LW 352, TLH 245 Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Pentecost-Monday-Insert-6-9-2025-online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1091617999?share=copy

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire” LW 157 Readings:  Joel 2:28-32, Acts 2:1-13, St. John 14:23-31 Hymn of the Day: “Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #37, LW 154, TLH 224) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared” LW 246, TLH 306 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Holy Spirit, Light Divine” LW 166, TLH 234 “You Will I Love, My Strength” LW 375 “O Day Full of Grace” LW 163 Closing Hymn “Come, Oh, Come, O Quickening Spirit” LW 165 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Pentecost-Cover-6-8-2025-Online-b.pdf Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (I:81) Lord's Supper https://vimeo.com/1089509475?share=copy

Today, we will study the Ordination of the Priests (Leviticus 9/Exodus 29:1-37) and the Day of Atonement(Leviticus 16). Overhead 1:  Five-OT-Sacrifices.pdf Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-25-31-May-2025-b.pdf Overhead 3: Text-for-Leviticus-16-Day-of-Atonement.pdf Overhead 4:  Wilderness-Wanderings-Outline-Part-three.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1089495570?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 how the Holy Spirit teaches from the Word all things about Jesus" (St. John 14:23-31), which is the Holy Gospel for Pentecost. Learn-by-Heart will include hymn “Christ, Thou Art the Sure Foundation”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #93), Small Catechism, Table of Duties: To Parents:  Eph 6:4, To Children:  Eph 6:1-3, and Ephesians 4:10-12, and St. John 14:23 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Pentecost-6-4-2025-Copy.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-93-Christ-Thou-Art-the-Sure-Foundation.pdf https://vimeo.com/1088603605?share=copy

Today, we will study the Five Sacrifices in the Ceremonial Laws (Leviticus 1-7 and Exodus 29:38-30:10). Overhead 1: Text-for-Leviticus-1-7-OT-Sacrifices.pdf Overhead 2:  Five-OT-Sacrifices-B.pdf Overhead 3: Text-for-Exodus-25-31-May-2025-b.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1087521661?share=copy Picture: Apologia Lutheran Mission (Deer Park, WI), Dcn. Jacob Henson

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Rise, My Soul, to Watch and Pray” LW #302 Readings:  Ezekiel 36:25-27, 1 Peter 4:7-11, St. John 15:26-16:4 Hymn of the Day: “Had God Not Come, May Israel Say” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #36) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “O Jesus, Blessed Lord, My Praise” LW 245 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: Hymn “When in the Hour of Deepest Need” LW #428, TLH 522 “If You But Trust in God to Guide You” LW 420 “God of the Prophets, Bless the Prophets' Sons” LW 258 Closing Hymn “Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove” LW 161 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Exaudi-Cover-6-1-2025-Online.pdf Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (III:81) Healing at Pool; Take up Bed John 5:1-15

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “The Head that Once was Crowned with Thorns” TLH 219 Readings:  Isaiah 57:15, Acts 1:1-11, St. Mark 16:14-20 Hymn of the Day: “Dear Christians, One and All Rejoice” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #35, LW 353, TLH 387) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Draw Us To You” LW 153, TLH 215 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing”  LW 149, TLH 212 “A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing” LW 149 “O Christ, Our Hope” LW 151 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Ascension-Cover-5-29-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1088420036?share=copy Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (II:59) Christ's Ascension Mark 16:15-20

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains the coming of the Helper, the Holy Spirit (St. John 15:26-16:4), which is taught in the Holy Gospel for the Sixth Sunday in Easter. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “My Church, My Church” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #90), Table of Duties: To Husbands: 1 Peter 3:7, Col 3:19, and St. John 16:14 and To Wives: Eph 5:22, 1 Peter 3:5-6, and Ephesians 4:10-12 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Exaudi-5-28-2025.pdf Responsive Prayer: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2024-ASBH.pdf Insert for Hymn: June-25-Presentation-of-the-Augsburg-Confession-Insert-2024.pdf https://vimeo.com/1086598813?share=copy

Order of Matins, p. 208 Lutheran Worship Hymn  “Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #34, LW 431, TLH 458) Office Hymn “Rise! To Arms! With Prayer Employ You” LW 303, TLH 444 Psalmody:  Psalm 67, 104, 47 Readings:  James 5:16-20, St. Luke 11:5-13  St. John 17:1-11 Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Rogation-Days-Cover-5-26-28-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1088059289?share=copy

Order of Matins, p. 208 Lutheran Worship Hymn  “Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #34, LW 431, TLH 458) Office Hymn  “Prayer is the Soul's Sincere Desire” TLH 454 Psalmody:  Psalm 67, 104, 47 Readings:  James 5:16-20, St. Luke 11:5-13  1 Peter 4:1-17 Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Rogation-Days-Cover-5-26-28-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1087535602?share=copy

Rogate Divine Service, May 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM    Link to Live Stream Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Prayer Is the Soul's Sincere Desire” TLH #454 Readings:  Jeremiah 29:11-14, James 1:22-27, St. John 16:23-33 Hymn of the Day: “Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #34, LW 431, TLH 458) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “O Living Bread from Heaven” LW 244, TLH 316 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “To God the Holy Spirit Let Us Pray” LW 155 “May We Your Precepts, Lord, Fulfil” LW 389 “O God, My Faithful God” LW 371, TLH 395 “Christians, While on Earth Abiding” LW 434 Closing Hymn: “We Give You But Your Own” LW 405 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Rogate-Cover-5-25-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1085470315?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (IV:22) Lazarus Raised John 11:1-44

We continue our study of the book of Exodus. Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-40-May-2025.pdf Overhead 2: Priest-Clothing-Topical-Encyclopedia-B.pdf Overhead 3: Text-for-Exodus-35-39-May-2025.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1085455474?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 Prayer (St. John 16:23-33), which is the Holy Gospel for the Fifth Sunday in Easter. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “O Jesus Lamb of God Thou Art” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #91), Small Catechism, Table of Duties: Government: Romans 13:1-4, Subjects:  Mt 22:21, 1 Peter 3:5-6, and St. John 16:33. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Rogate-5-21-2025.pdf Responsive Prayer: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2024-ASBH.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-91-O-Jesus-Lamb-of-God-Thou-Art.pdf https://vimeo.com/1082377555?share=copy

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Come, Oh, Come, O Quickening Spirit” LW #165 Readings:  Isaiah 12:1-6, James 1:16-21, St. John 16:5-15 Hymn of the Day: “Look Down, O Lord, From Heaven Behold” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #33) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Here, O My Lord, I See You Face to Face” LW 243 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “I Know My Faith is Founded” LW #354, TLH #381 “O God, My Faithful God” LW 371, TLH 395 “We Have a Sure Prophetic Word” LW 340 Closing Hymn “This Joyful Eastertide” LW 140 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Cantate-Cover-5-18-2025-Online-b.pdf https://vimeo.com/1083308096?share=copy Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (IV:17) Jesus Heals Blind Man  John 9:1-41

We continue our study of the book of Exodus. Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-25-31-May-2025-b.pdf Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-35-39-May-2025.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1083293993?share=copy

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Jehovah, Let Me Now Adore You” LW 446 Readings:  Lamentations 3:18-26, 1 Peter 2:11-20, St. John 16:16-23 Hymn of the Day: “Zion Mourns in Fear and Anguish” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #32) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “I Come, O Savior, to Your Table” LW 242, TLH 315 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “If God Himself Be for Me” LW 407, TLH 528 “Oh, that the Lord Would Guide My Ways” LW 392 “God Moves in a Mysterious Way” LW 426 Closing Hymn “Jesus Lives! The Victory's Won” LW 139, TLH 201 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Jubilate-Cover-5-11-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1081283212?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (IV:11) Jesus Writes in Dirt John 8:1-11

Bible Class #35 on Exodus:  May 11, 2025  Link to Live Stream We continue our study of the book of Exodus. Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-25-31-April-2025-b.pdf Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-35-39-May-2025.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of 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.  The dialog sermon explains Jesus' teaching concerning a Christian's consolation under the cross (John 16:16-22), which is the Holy Gospel for Jubilate (The third Sunday after Easter). Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Rise Ye Children of Salvation”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #90), Small Catechism, Of Bishops: 1 Timothy 3:2-4, 1 Timothy 3:6, Titus 1:9, and 1 Peter 2:2, What the Hearers Owe Their Pastors from Luther's Small Catechism, 1 Corinthians 9:14, Galatians 6:6-7, 1 Timothy 5:17-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, Hebrews 13:17, and Colossians 2:9-10. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Jubilate-5-7-2025-b.pdf Responsive Prayer: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2024-ASBH.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-90-Rise-Ye-Children-of-Salvation.pdf https://vimeo.com/1078143937?share=copy

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn: “The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done” LW 143, TLH 210 Readings:  Ezekiel 34:11-16, 1 Peter 2:21-25, St. John 10:11-16 Hymn of the Day: “The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #31, LW 416, TLH 436) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” LW 241 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “I Am Jesus Little Lamb” LW 517, “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” LW 412, TLH 431 “Do Not Despair, O Little Flock” LW 300 Closing Hymn “Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer” LW 220 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Misericordias-Domini-Cover-5-4-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1079137917?share=copy Picture: The Good Shepherd. Sculpture in marble. Rome. Catacombs of Domitila, ca. 300-350 d.

We continue our study of the book of Exodus. Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-25-31-April-2025-b.pdf Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-35-39-May-2025.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1079121788?share=copy  

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “As Surely as I Love, God Said” LW 235 Readings:  Job 19:25-27, 1 John 5:4-10, St. John 20:19-31 Hymn of the Day: “Ye Sons and Daughters of the King” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #30, LW 130, TLH 208) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” LW #240, TLH 307 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Alleluia” LW 137, TLH 193 “Triumphant from the Grave” LW 144 “He's Risen, He's Risen” LW 138 Closing Hymn “Jesus Shall Reign”  LW 312 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Quasimodo-Geniti-Cover-4-27-2025-Online.pdf Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (IV:48) Jesus Appears after the Resurrection in John 20:19-31

We continue our study of the book of Exodus. Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-25-31-April-2025-b.pdf Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-35-39-May-2025.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1077083444?share=copy

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: St.-Mark-April-25.pdf https://vimeo.com/1077663222?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 Institution of the Office of the Keys (St. John 20:19-31), which is the Holy Gospel for the first Sunday in Easter. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Wake Spirit Who In times Now Olden”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #88), Small Catechism, Table of Duties:  Of Bishops: 1 Timothy 3:2-4, 1 Timothy 3:6, Titus 1:9, and 1 Peter 2:2. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Quasimodogeniti-4-23-2025.pdf Responsive Prayer: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2024-ASBH.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-88-Wake-Spirit-Who-In-Times-Now-Olden.pdf https://vimeo.com/1076230505?share=copy

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Daniel 3:8-28, Acts 13:26-33, St. Luke 24:36-49 Hymn “I Am Content! My Jesus Ever Lives”  LW 145, TLH 196 Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Easter-Tuesday-Insert-4-22-2025.pdf https://vimeo.com/1077095755?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (IV:49) Fishing After the Resurrection in John 21:1-14

Order of Divine Service I, p. 136  Lutheran Worship Hymn “Jesus Christ Is Risen, Today” LW 127, TLH 199 Readings:  Isaiah 52:13-15, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, St. Mark 16:1-8 Hymn of the Day: “Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #29, LW 123, TLH 195) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 Easter Prayer Hymn: “At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing” LW #126 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Awake, My Heart, with Gladness” LW 128, TLH 192 “Lo, Judah's Lion Wins the Strife” LW 146, TLH 211 “The Day of Resurrection” LW 133, TLH 205 Closing Hymn “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Alleluia” LW 137, TLH 193 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Resurrection-of-Our-Lord-Cover-4-20-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1077066336?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (II:58) The Women Come to the Tomb in Mark 16:1-8

We continue our Study of Exodus with the "Face of Moses" from Exodus 34. Overhead:  Text-for-Exodus-34-April-2025.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1075078790?share=copy

Part One: Service of Light Service of 12 Readings Service of Baptism/Confirmation Hymn “All Who Believe and Are Baptized” LW 225 [Short Break] Part Two: Service of Communion Epistle:  Colossians 3:1-4 Sequence Hymn: “Christ is Arisen” LW #124 Holy Gospel: St. Matthew 28:1-7 Hymn of the Day “Ere Yet the Dawn hath Filled the Skies” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #28) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer Hymn: “With High Delight Let Us Unite” LW 134 Exhortation Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion liturgy, p.144 Hymn “Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain” LW 141, TLH 204 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Easter-Vigil-for-2025-.pdf https://vimeo.com/1077008711?share=copy

Order of Matins, p.208 Lutheran Worship Office Hymn “Like the Golden Sun Ascending”  TLH 207 Psalmody:  Psalm 92, 1, 2, 3, 99 Readings:  1 Corinthians 15:1-25, St. John 20-1-18 Sermon After Benedicamus, Paschal Blessing, LW p.244-249 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Easter-Dawn-Cover-4-20-2025-Full-Page.pdf https://vimeo.com/1077013847?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (IV:46) Peter and John Come to the Tomb in John 20:3-9

Part One: Service of Light Service of 12 Readings Service of Baptism/Confirmation Hymn “All Who Believe and Are Baptized” LW 225 [Short Break] Part Two: Service of Communion Epistle:  Colossians 3:1-4 Sequence Hymn: “Christ is Arisen” LW #124 Holy Gospel: St. Matthew 28:1-7 Hymn of the Day “Ere Yet the Dawn hath Filled the Skies” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #28) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer Hymn: “With High Delight Let Us Unite” LW 134 Exhortation Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion liturgy, p.144 Hymn “Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain” LW 141, TLH 204 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Easter-Vigil-for-2025-.pdf https://vimeo.com/1076943747?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (III:66) The Women Come to the Tomb in Luke 24:1-12

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship Psalmody:  Psalm 51, 92, 64, Canticle of Hezekiah, Psalm 150 (insert) Readings:  1 Peter 3:17-22, St. Matthew 27:57-66 Hymn of the Day: “Ere Yet the Dawn Hath Filled the Skies” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #28) Sermon Benedictus, p.217 Hymn “O Darkest Woe” LW 122 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Holy-Saturday-Lauds-4-19-2025-Full-Page.pdf https://vimeo.com/1076843337?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (III:65) Burial of Jesus in Luke 23:50-56

Order of Matins/Lauds (Insert) Psalmody:  Psalm 4, 15, 16 Readings: Lamentations 3:19-21, 22, 23-66, 4:1-6, 7-22, 5:1-11, 12-22, Hebrews 9:11-22 After readings Hymn “The Royal Banners Forward Go” LW 103, TLH 168 (insert) Sermon Canticle of Hezekiah (Isaiah 38:10-20) Psalm 150 Canticle of Zechariah (Benedicus) Psalm 51 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Tenebrae-for-THREE-DAYS-2025.pdf https://vimeo.com/1076585903?share=copy

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn of the Day: “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #27, LW 113, TLH 172) Bidding Prayer, p.276 Readings:  Isaiah 50:6-9, Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Hosea 6:1-16, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21, St. John 18:1-19:42 Hymn “A Lamb Alone Bears Willingly” LW 111, TLH 142 Reproaches Hymn “Lamb of God, Pure and Sinless” Stanza 1 & 2 of LW 208, TLH 146, ASBH #25 Hymn “Sing, My Tongue” LW 117 Sermon Communion Hymns Hymn “Upon the Cross Extended” LW #121 Hymn “O Dearest Jesus, What Law Have You Broken”  LW 119, TLH 143 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Good-Friday-Cover-4-18-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1076801967?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (II:57) The Crucifixion in Mark 15:21-41

Order of Matins/Lauds (Insert) Psalmody:  Psalm 2, 22, 27 Readings: Lamentations 2:1-7, 8-15, 16-22, 3:1-9, 10-18, Hebrews 4:11-5:6 After readings Hymn “The Royal Banners Forward Go” LW 103, TLH 168 (insert) Sermon Canticle of Habakkuk (3:2-19) Psalm 147:12-20 Canticle of Zechariah (Benedicus) Psalm 51 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Tenebrae-for-THREE-DAYS-2025.pdf https://vimeo.com/1076184075?share=copy

Order of Confessional Service  The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal (ASBH) Invocation, Versicles, p.227 Psalm 51 (insert) Exhortation    p.228-229 Confession/Absolution    p.230 Readings:  Exodus 12:1-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-32, St. John 13:1-15 Hymn of the Day: “The Death of Jesus Christ, Our Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #26, LW 107, TLH 163) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “An Awe-full Mystery Is Here” TLH 304 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Hymn “Oh, How Great Is Your Compassion”  LW 364 Hymn “God Moves in a Mysterious Way” LW 426 Stripping of the Altar: Psalm 22 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Maundy-Thursday-Cover-4-17-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1076532922?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (IV:28) Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet in John 13:1-17

Order of Matins/Lauds (Insert) Psalmody:  Psalm 69, 70, 71 Readings: Lamentations 1:1-14, 15-22, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 After readings Hymn “The Royal Banners Forward Go” LW 103, TLH 168 (insert) Sermon Canticle of Moses (Exodus 15:1-19) Psalm 147:1-11 Canticle of Zechariah (Benedicus) Psalm 51 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Tenebrae-for-THREE-DAYS-2025.pdf https://vimeo.com/1076108811?share=copy

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Isaiah 62:11-63:7, Revelation 1:5b-7, St. Luke 22:1-23:43 Hymn “We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died” LW 118 Sermon Hymn “Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted” LW 116, TLH 153 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Holy-Wednesday-Cover-4-16-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1075749779?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430   (III:57) Jesus at Last Supper in Luke 22:7-38

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God's people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ (St. Mark 16:1-8), which is the Holy Gospel for Easter Sunday. The teaching for Learn-by-Heart will include hymn “Ere Yet the Dawn Hath Filled the Skies” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #28), Small Catechism, Christian Questions with their Answers, 17-20, and Job 19:25-27. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Resurrection-4-16-2025.pdf Responsive Prayer for Catechesis:    Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2023.pdf Insert for Hymn: Holy-Saturday-with-ASBH-28.pdf https://vimeo.com/1069795055?share=copy

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Jeremiah 11:18-20, 1 Timothy 6:12-14, St. Mark 14:1-15:46 Hymn “Drawn to the Cross, Which You Have Blessed” LW 356 Sermon Hymn “There Stands a Fountain Where for Sin” LW 506 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Holy-Tuesday-Cover-4-15-2025-Online-b.pdf https://vimeo.com/1075387666?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (IV:37) Jesus in the Garden in John 18:1-11

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Isaiah 50:5-10, 1 Peter 2:21-24, St. John 12:1-43 Hymn “Jesus, I Will Ponder Now”  LW 109 Sermon Hymn “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” LW 114 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Holy-Monday-Cover-4-14-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1075095259?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (IV:24) Palm Sunday Entrance in John 12:12-19

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Palm Sunday Procession (Matthew 21:1-9) Hymn “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” LW 102, TLH 160 Readings:  Zechariah 9:9-10, Philippians 2:5-11, St. Matthew 26:1-27:66 Hymn of the Day: “Lamb of God, Pure and Holy” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #25, LW 208, TLH 146) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Invited, Lord, by Boundless Grace” TLH 308 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Ride On, Ride On in Majesty” LW 105, TLH 162 “Hail, O Once Rejected Jesus” LW 284 “The Royal Banners Forward Go” LW 103, TLH 168 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Palmarum-Cover-4-13-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1072978664?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (III:61b) Jesus Before Pilate in Luke 23:1-25

We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapter thirty-two. Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-33-April-2025.pdf Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-34-April-2025.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1072963922?share=copy  

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn "To Thy Temple I Repair" LW 207 TLH 2 Readings:  Genesis 12:1-3, Hebrews 9:11-15, St. John 8:46-59 Hymn of the Day: “Lord Jesus Christ, True Man and God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #24) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness” LW 239 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “You are the Way; to You Alone” LW 283 “Jesus, Lover of My Soul” LW 508, TLH 345 “For Jerusalem You're Weeping” LW 390 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Judica-Cover-4-6-2025-Online.pdf Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430   (III:49b) Jesus in the Temple in Luke 19:45-48

We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapter thirty-three. Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-33-April-2025.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Picture: Baptism of Effie Iona Marion Offutt on April 6, 2025

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “When All Thy Mercies, O My God” LW 196, TLH 31 Readings:  Isaiah 49:8-13, Galatians 4:21-31, St. John 6:1-15 Hymn of the Day: “Christ the Life of All the Living” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #23, LW 94, TLH 151) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “O Living Bread from Heaven” LW 244, TLH 316 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “By Grace I'm Saved, Grace Free and Boundless” LW 351, TLH 373 “In the Cross of Christ I Glory” LW 101, TLH 354 “In God, My Faithful God” LW 421, TLH 526 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Laetare-Cover-3-30-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1068608532?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (IV:4)  Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand in John 6:1-15

We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapter thirty-two. Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-32-March-2025-b.pdf Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-33-April-2025.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1068593125?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 feeding of the five thousand (John 6:1-15), which is the Holy Gospel for Laetare (Lent 4) Sunday. The teaching for Learn-by-Heart will include hymn “The Death of Jesus Christ, Our Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #26), Small Catechism, Sacrament of the Altar, 5, and John 6:33. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Laetare-3-26-2025-online.pdf Responsive Prayer: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2024-ASBH.pdf Insert for Hymn: Maundy-Thursday-with-ASBH-26-THe-Death-of-Jesus-Christ-Our-Lord.pdf https://vimeo.com/1065304687?share=copy

We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapter thirty-two. Overhead 1: The-Trips-up-the-Mountain-UPDATED.pdf Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-25-31-April-2025.pdf Overhead 3: Text-for-Exodus-32-March-2025.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1066324551?share=copy