Trinity's Pastor Writes

If you might be interested in joining Trinity Lutheran Church, this is the course for you! Handout 1: The-Basics-of-Lutheran-Teaching-Class-3-October-11-2026.pdf Overhead 1:  Overheads-for-Basics-Class-3-Oct-11-2026.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1234816899?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “O Splendor of the Father’s Light” LW 481 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: “C...

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Handout 1:  Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-4-6.pdf Overhead 1:  Overheads-42-through-48-for-2026.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1232769999?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 Jesus’ healing of the paralytic (St. Matthew 9:1-8), which is the Holy Gos...

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...

The Rt. Rev. James Heiser, Bishop of The Evangelical Lutheran Diocese of North America will be present to lead Adult Bible Class and an Eldona Diocese update. –Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1228587320?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 true worship of God (St. Luke 14:1-11), which is taught in the Holy Gospel f...

Order of Matins, p. 7  The ASBH Psalter Office Hymn: “Prayer Is the Soul’s Sincere Desire” TLH 454 Psalmody:  Psalm 1, 33, 16 Readings:  Amos 9:13-15, Nehemiah 8:1-10, Mark 9:16-28 Sermon Prayers –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  2026-Ember-September-Matins-Sep-23-25-and-26-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1228887717?share=copy&fl=sv&...

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 #102) 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://...

If you might be interested in joining Trinity Lutheran Church, this is the course for you! Handout 1:  The-Basics-of-Lutheran-Teaching-Class-2-Sep-20-2026.pdf Overheads 1:  Overheads-for-Basics-Class-2-Sep-20-2026.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1228546454?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

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 Fl...

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Handout 1:  Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-4-6.pdf Overhead 1:  Galatians-Class-38-Overhead.pdf Overhead 2:  Galatians-Class-39-Overhead.pdf Overhead 3:  Galatians-Class-40-Overhead.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1226404302?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. This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains “The Raising of Widow’s Son from Nain” (St. Luke 7:11-17), which...

If you might be interested in joining Trinity Lutheran Church, this is the course for you! Come and find out with the first four classes being held February 12, 19, 26, and March 5. Overhead 1:  Overheads-for-Basics-Class-1-Feb-12-2023.pdf Handout 1:  The-Basics-of-Lutheran-Teaching-Class-1-Sep-13-2026.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/...

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 Lo...

Today, we will study an overview of the 16th to 20th Sundays after Trinity in one session. Handout 1: TRINITY-SEASON-Part-D-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1224402431?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 "Do Not Worry" (St. Matthew 6:24-34), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Fifte...

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 Hea...

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Overhead 1:  Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-4-6.pdf Overhead 2: Galatians-Class-34-Overhead-1.pdf Overhead 3: Galatians-Class-36-Overhead.pdf Overhead 4: Galatians-Class-37-Overhead.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1222480009?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 Ten Lepers" (St. Luke 17:11-19), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Fourte...

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 Exh...

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Handout 1: Under-the-Law.pdf(opens in new tab) Overhead 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-4-6.pdf(opens in new tab) Overhead 2: Galatians-Class-32-Overhead.pdf(opens in new tab) Overhead 3: Galatians-Class-33-Overhead.pdf(opens in new tab) Overhead 4: Galatians-Class-34-Overhead-1.pdf(opens in new tab) Overhead 5: Galatians-Clas...

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 T...

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 #100) Readings:  Prov 3:1-7, 2 Cor 4:7-10, Luke 22:24-30 Hymn “I Know of a Sleep in Jesus’ Name” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #98) Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  August-24-St-Bart...

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 Sa...