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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.  This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The...

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “With The Lord Begin Your Task” LW 483 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: ASBH “An Awe-Full Mystery is...

Today, we will study an overview of the second part of the Trinity Season in one session. Handout 1:  TRINITY-SEASON-Part-B-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1205245518?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Judges 13:2-7, Isaiah 11:1-5, St. Luke 1:39-56 Hymn “My Soul, O God, Magnifies Thee” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #94) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  July-2-Visitation-of-the-Blessed-Virgin-Mary-Insert-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1205520587?share=co...

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...

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Ezekiel 34:7-16, Acts 12:1-11, St. Matthew 16:13-19 Hymn “Christ, Thou Are the Sure Foundation” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #93) –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  June-29-Sts-Pete-and-Paul-Apostles-Insert-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1205258067?share=copy&am...

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Handout 1:  Chronology-for-Galatians-Acts-Updated-May-31-2026.pdf Overhead 1:  Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf Overhead 2:  Acts-15-Jerusalem-Council.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1201181494?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

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 Hum...

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 Th...

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

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

Order of Divine Service I, p. 136 Lutheran Worship Hymn “Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus” LW 381 Readings:  Isaiah 25:6-9, 1 John 3:13-18, St. Luke 14:16-24 Hymn of the Day: “The Mouth of Fools Doth God Confess” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #40, ELHB #277) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Your Table I Approach” LW 249, TLH 310...

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

Order of Divine Service I, p. 136 Lutheran Worship Hymn: “O Holy Spirit, Enter In” LW 160, TLH 235 Readings:  Ezekiel 18:30-32, Romans 11:33-36, St. John 3:1-15 Athanasian Creed, p.39-40 Hymn of the Day: “We All Believe in One True God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #38, LW 212, TLH 252) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Hol...

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

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

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship Office Hymn:  “Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” LW 240 Psalmody:  Psalm 104, 68 Readings:  Joel 2:23-27, Luke 5:17-26 Catechism;  Lord’s Supper Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  2026-Ember-Pentecost-Matins-Cover-5-27-29-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1195982889?share=copy&fl=sv&f...

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...

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

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn of the Day: “Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #37, LW 154, TLH 224) Readings:  Isaiah 57:15-21, Acts 8:14-17, St. John 10:1-10 Hymn “I Am Trusting You, Lord Jesus” LW 408 Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  Pentecost-Tuesday-Cover...