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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Isaiah 50:5-10, 1 Peter 2:21-24, St. John 12:1-43 Hymn “Christ the Life of All the Living” LW 94 Sermon Hymn “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” LW 115 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  Holy-Monday-Cover-3-30-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1178206553?share=co...

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Palm Sunday Procession (Matthew 21:1-9) Hymn “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” LW 102, TLH 160 Readings:  Zechariah 9:9-10, Philippians 2:5-11, St. Matthew 26:1-27:66 Hymn of the Day: “Lamb of God, Pure and Holy” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #25, LW 208, TLH 146) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 Gen...

Today, we will study an overview of the Easter Season in one session. Handout 1:  EASTER-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies-OnLine.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1175936034?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: We have some new banners in our adult Bible class.

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 Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ (St. Matthew 26:1-27:66), which is the Hol...

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “To Thy Temple I Repair” LW 207 TLH 2 Readings:  Genesis 12:1-3, Hebrews 9:11-15, St. John 8:46-59 Hymn of the Day: “Lord Jesus Christ, True Man and God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #24) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Soul,...

Today, we will study an overview of the Triduum and the Easter Vigil in one session.. Handout 1:  TRIDUUM-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf Handout 2:  Triduum-Service-Outline.pdf Handout 3:  EASTER-VIGIL-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies-online.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1173755504?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Ecclesiasticus 45:1-6, 2 Samuel 7:4,8-16, St. Matthew 1:18-21 Hymn of the Day: “In House and Home Where Man and Wife” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #83) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  St-Joseph-Spouse-of-BVM-March-19-ASBH.pdf https://vimeo.com...

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 “Children of the Devil” (St. John 8:42-59), which is the Holy Gospel...

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Hebrews 7:23-27, St. Matthew 25:14-23 Hymn of the Day “Look from Thy Sphere of Endless Day” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #81) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  March-17-St-Patrick-.pdf https://vimeo.com/1173769975?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “When All Thy Mercies, O My God” LW 196, TLH 31 Readings:  Isaiah 49:8-13, Galatians 4:21-31, St. John 6:1-15 Hymn of the Day: “Christ the Life of All the Living” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #23, LW 94, TLH 151) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20...

Today, we will study an overview of the Passion Season in one session. Handout 1:  PASSION-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf Handout 2:  TENEBRAE-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1171513396?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 feeding of the five thousand (John 6:1-15), which is the Holy Gospel for Lae...

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “How Blest Are They Who Hear God’s Word” LW 222 Readings:  2 Samuel 22:1-7, Ephesians 5:1-9, St. Luke 11:14-28 Hymn of the Day: “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #22, LW 298, TLH 262) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hy...

Today, we will continue our study of the word “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on the purpose of the church. Handout 1:  Mercy-Work-.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1169322707?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus” LW 381 Readings:  Isaiah 40:20-25, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7, St. Matthew 15:21-28 Hymn of the Day: “O Faithful God, We Worship Thee” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #21, TLH 321) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Je...

Today, we will continue our study of the word “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on the purpose of the church. Handout 1:  Two_Kinds_of_Christian_Social_Work.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1167134670?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Matins, p. 7 ASBH Psalter Pre-Service Hymn: “Baptized into Your Name Most Holy” LW #224 Office Hymn “O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #20, TLH 313) Psalmody:  Psalm 25, 6, 91 Readings:  Ezekiel 18:20-28, St. John 5:1-15 Catechism: Lord’s Supper Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Bulletin:  Embe...

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 Canaanite Woman” (St. Matthew 15:21-28), which is the Holy Gos...

Order of Matins, p. 7 ASBH Psalter Pre-Service Hymn: “Baptized into Your Name Most Holy” LW #224 Office Hymn “O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #20, TLH 313) Psalmody:  Psalm 25, 6, 91 Readings:  Exodus 24:12-18, St. Matthew 12:38-50 Catechism: Lord’s Supper Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Bulletin: ...

Order of Divine Service I, p.136  Lutheran Worship Readings:  Acts 1:15-26, 1 John 2:15-17, St. Matthew 11:25-30 Hymn “From All Thy Saints in Warfare…”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #81, LW #193, st 1, 12, 3) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Bulletin:  February-24-St-Matthias-Apostle-ASBH-On-line.pdf https://vimeo.com/1167148828?share=copy&...

Hymn “Stars of the Morning, So Gloriously Bright” LW 190 Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Genesis 3:1-24, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, St. Matthew 4:1-11 Hymn of the Day: “O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #20, TLH 559) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p....

Today, we will continue our study of the word “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on the purpose of the church. Handout 1:  Divine-Service-talk-Jan-18-2026.pdf Handout 2:  Two-Type-of-Mission.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1165146523?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

This Wednesday night, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart from 6:30 to 7:00 PM.  Although we normally follow Learn-by-Heart with a Catechesis service designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service (The Temptation of Christ in the Wilderness from St. Matthew 4:1-11), this Wednesd...

Hymn “From Depths of Woe I Cry to You” LW 230, TLH 329 Order of Confessional Service   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal (ASBH) Invocation (p.7) Versicles, Psalm 42   p.227 Exhortation    p.228-229 Confession/Absolution    p.230 Readings:  Joel 3:1-10, Isaiah 59:12-21, Joel 2:12-19, 2 Peter 1:2-11, St. Matthew 6:16-21 Hymn of the Day: “When over Sin I Sorrow” (The Augustana Service Book and Hy...

Hymn “Jesus, Your Boundless Love So True” LW 280 Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Isaiah 35:3-7, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, St. Luke 18:31-43 Hymn of the Day: “If Thy Beloved Son, O God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #18, TLH 375) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Lord J...