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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won” LW 139, TLH 201 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 C...

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Handout 1:  Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf Handout 2:  Galatians-Outline.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1184560609?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: They have started digging for our new addition to the church.

Order of Vespers, p.29   The ASBH Psalter Psalms: 45, 67, 46 tone 8 Readings:  Isaiah 55:1-5, Ephesians 4:7-16, John 15:1-11 Hymn: “From All Thy Saints in Warfare, For All Thy Saints at Rest” ASBH #86 Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  April-25-St-Mark-Evangelist-Vespers-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1184575697?share=copy&fl=sv&...

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...

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn: “Like the Golden Sun Ascending”  TLH 207 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.19-2...

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Handout:  Galatians-Bible-Study-Handout-for-April 19 2026 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1182394364?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Matins, p. 7  The ASBH Psalter Hymn “ Renew Me, O Eternal Light” LW 373 ” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #85, LW 373) Psalms:  1, 14, 119 part VI Readings:  2 Timothy 4:1-8, Matthew 5:13-19 Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  April-19-Philip-Melancthon-Matins-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1182409273?share=copy&fl=sv&...

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 Good Shepherd and the Church (St. John 10:11-16), which is the Holy Gospel for...

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain” LW 141, TLH 204 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.1...

Today, we will begin out study of the book of Galatians. Handout 1:  Galatians-Bible-Study-class-1.pdf Overhead 1:   Galatians-Bible-Study-class-2.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1180278069?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 Institution of the Office of the Keys (St. John 20:19-31), which is the Hol...

Order of Divine Service I, p. 136  Lutheran Worship Hymn “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Alleluia” LW 137, TLH 193 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...

Today, we will study the doctrine of the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15. Handout 1:  1-Corinthians-15.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1178187967?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Easter Vigil Service of Light Service of 12 Readings Service of Baptism/Confirmation Hymn “All Who Believe and Are Baptized” LW 225 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…” ...

Order of Matins, p. 7  The ASBH Psalter Office Hymn “Welcome, Happy Morning” LW 135, TLH 202 Psalmody:  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-OnLine-4-5-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1180188097?share=copy&#...

Easter Vigil Service of Light Service of 12 Readings Service of Baptism/Confirmation Hymn “All Who Believe and Are Baptized” LW 225 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…” ...

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”...

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). Servic...

Order of Matins, p. 7  The ASBH Psalter 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 Bull...

Order of Confessional Service   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal (ASBH) Hymn #100 “On My Heart Imprint Your Image”  LW 100, TLH 179 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 Hymna...

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:  Ten...

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-fo...

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 G...

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 “Grant Lord Jesus, that My Healing” LW 95 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-4-1-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/...

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 “Upon the Cross Extended” LW 121, TLH 171 Sermon Hymn “Jesus, Refuge of the Weary” LW 90 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  Holy-Tuesday-Cover-3-31-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1178523268?share=...