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Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Overhead 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-4-6.pdf(opens in new tab) --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1218674970?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 deaf and mute man (St. Mark 7:31-37), which is the Holy Go...

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “How Precious Is the Book Divine” LW 332 Readings:  2 Samuel 22:21-29, 1 Corinthians 15:1-10, Luke 18:9-14 Hymn of the Day: “All Mankind Fell in Adam’s Fall” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #49, LW 363, TLH 369) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Here, O...

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Overhead 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-4-6.pdf(opens in new tab) Overhead 2: Galatians-Class-28-Overhead.pdf(opens in new tab) Overhead 3: Galatians-Class-26-Overhead.pdf(opens in new tab) --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1216792883?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Come, Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs” LW 204 Readings:  Jeremiah 7:1-7, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Luke 19:41-48 Hymn of the Day: “My Jesus, As Thou Wilt” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #48, TLH 420) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “I Come, O Lord, to Thy...

Today, we will study an overview of the second part of the Trinity Season in one session. Handout 1: TRINITY-SEASON-Part-C-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1214970623?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “O Day of Rest and Gladness” LW 203 Readings:  1 Chronicles 10:6-13, 1 Corinthians 10:6-13, Luke 16:1-9 Hymn of the Day: “Oh, Blest the House, Whate’er Befall” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #47, LW 467, TLH 625) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Let Al...

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Overhead 1: Galatians-Class-24-Overhead.pdf Overhead 2: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1213049734?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.  This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The...

The Sacrament of Holy Baptism Hymn “At Jesus’ Feet Our Infant Sweet”  (Insert) The Baptism of Oliver Craig Henson  ASBH, p.217-220 Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Jeremiah 15:19-21, Romans 8:12-17, Matthew 7:15-23 Hymn of the Day: “The Will of God Is Always Best” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #46, LW 425, TLH 517) Sermon Offertory: "Create i...

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Overhead 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1211176490?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.  This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The di...

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn #196 “When All Your Mercies, O My God” Readings:  Jeremiah 31:23-25, Romans 6:19-23, Mark 8:1-9 Hymn of the Day: “Wondrous King, All-Glorious” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #45, TLH 41) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn:  “I Come to Thee O Blessed Lord”...

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Overhead 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf Overhead 2: OverheadGalatians-2-15-to-3-5.pdf Handout 1: Under-the-Law.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://player.vimeo.com/video/1209258293

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 “This Is the Day the Lord Has Made” LW 200 Readings:  Exodus 20:1-17, Romans 6:3-11, St. Matthew 5:20-26 Hymn of the Day: “The Man a Godly Life Might Live” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #44, LW 331, TLH 287) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Soul, Ador...

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Handout 1: OverheadGalatians-2-15-to-3-5.pdf Overhead 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://player.vimeo.com/video/1207153371

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-Ful...

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?sh...

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=c...

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 Ch...