Michael Henson

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Bible Class #5 “The Lenten Season” – February 15, 2026 15.02.2026 59:42

Today, we will study an overview of the Lenten Season in one session. Overhead 1: LENTEN-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1163024736?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci  

Divine Service on Sexagesima Sunday – February 8, 2026 08.02.2026 1:12:06

Hymn “Take My Life, O Lord, Renew” LW 404 Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Isaiah 55:10-13, 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:9, St. Luke 8:4-15 Hymn of the Day: “May God Embrace Us with His Grace” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #17, LW 288, TLH 500) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…” p.18 General Prayer……… p.19-20 Hy...

Bible Class #10 on “Wisdom: Church Purposes, Part 4” – February 8, 2026 08.02.2026 59:56

Today, we will continue our study of the word “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on the purpose of the church. Handout 1: Historical-Observations-Regarding-Mission-Jan-18-2026-B.pdf Handout 2: Divine-Service-talk-Jan-18-2026.pdf Handout 3: The-Great-Commission.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1160796481?share=co...

Catechesis for Sexagesima – February 4, 2026 04.02.2026 1:01:58

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service. The dialog sermon explains the parable of the sower sowing the seed and the four types of soil (Luke 8:4-15)...

Divine Service Septuagesima Sunday – February 1, 2026 01.02.2026 1:00:53

Hymn “With The Lord Begin Your Task” LW 483 Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:5, St. Matthew 20:1-16 Hymn of the Day: “Salvation unto Us Has Come” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #16, LW 355, TLH 377) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…” p.18 General Prayer……… p.19-20 Hymn...

Bible Class #4 on “The Gesima Season” – February 1, 2026 01.02.2026 58:46

Today, we will study an overview of the Gesima Season in one session. Overhead 1: GESIMA-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1155713733?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Catechesis for Septuagesima Sunday – January 28, 2026 28.01.2026 59:30

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service. The dialog sermon explains the parable of the laborers in the vineyard (St. Matthew 20:1-16), which is the...

Divine Service – Epiphany Two – January 18, 2026 18.01.2026 1:05:03

H ymn “Song of Thankfulness and Praise” LW 88, TLH 134 Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-19, Romans 12:6-16, St. John 2:1-11 Hymn “Happy the Man Who Feareth God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #11) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 “Lord Jesus Chri...

Bible Class #9 on “Wisdom: Church Purposes, Part 3” – January 18, 2026 18.01.2026 1:03:18

Today, we will continue our study of the word “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on the purpose of the church. Handout 1: Historical-Observations-Regarding-Mission-Jan-18-2026-B.pdf Handout 2: The-Purpose-of-the-Church-with-verses-Class-6.pdf Overhead: Evaluate-Mission-Models.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL) https://vimeo.com/115335...

Catechesis for Epiphany Two – January 14, 2026 14.01.2026 1:03:43

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00. This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service. The dialog sermon explains “Jesus’ first miracle of turning the water into wine” (John 2:1-11), whi...

Divine Service The First Sunday after Epiphany – January 11, 2026 11.01.2026 1:03:42

Hymn “Arise and Shine with Splendor” LW 85 Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Isaiah 61:1-3, Romans 12:1-5, St. Luke 2:41-52 Hymn “Praise God the Lord, Ye Sons of Men” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #10, LW 44, TLH 105) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…” p.18 General Prayer……… p.19-20 “O Jesus, Blessed Lord, My Prai...

Bible Class #8: “Wisdom: Church Purposes, Part 2” – January 11, 2026 11.01.2026 1:01:24

Today, we will continue our study with Part 2 of “Wisdom: Church Purposes.” Handout: The-Purpose-of-the-Church-with-verses-Class-6.pdf Handout 2: The-Purpose-of-the-Church-Lutheran-Confessions.pdf Overhead: Mission-Diagram.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1151359680?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Burning the Chri...

Catechesis for Epiphany One – January 7, 2026 07.01.2026 1:03:07

On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM. This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service. The dialog sermon explains “Jesus in the Temple” (St. Luke 2:41-52), which is the Holy Gospel f...

Divine Service The Epiphany of Our Lord – January 6, 2026 06.01.2026 1:10:04

Service of Light, LW p.250-255 Lutheran Worship Psalm 72 (insert) and Isaiah 49:1-7 Hymn “O Jesus, King Most Wonderful” LW 274 Divine Service begins with Introit(insert), then Kyrie p.10 of The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6, Mt 2:1-12 Hymn “Now Sing We, Now Rejoice” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #9, LW 47, TLH 92) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…” ...