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November 01 Basics of Lutheran Teaching #5 – Nov. 1, 2026
If you might be interested in joining Trinity Lutheran Church, this is the course for you!
Handout 1: The-Basics-of-Lutheran-Teaching-Class-5-Nov-1-2026-b.pdf
Overheads 1: Overheads-for-Basics-Class-5-Nov-1-2026.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1242050870?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
1 hr 8 min
November 01 Divine Service All Saints’ Day – November 1, 2026
Preservice Hymn: “For All the Saints” LW 191, TLH 463
Order of Confessional Service, p.227   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Order of Divine Service, p.9   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Deuteronomy 33:1-3, Rev 7:2-17, Mt 5:1-12
Hymn of the Day: “Christ Is Our Corner-Stone”   (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #106, LW 209, TLH 465)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
Remembrance of the Faithful Departed
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Come Humble Soul” (insert)
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Behold a Host Arrayed in White” LW 192, TLH 656
Hymns: HS98 #849, #850, #851, #852, #853
Magnificat, p.228-230 (insert)
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: All-Saints-Day-Cover-11-01-2026-Online.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1241809169?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:342 2 Kings 2), Elijah Goes to Heaven, Bears Eats Boys
1 hr 16 min
November 01 Bible Class #16 “End of Church Year” – November 1, 2026
Today, we will study an overview of the second part of the Trinity Season in one session.
Handout 1: TRINITY-SEASON-End-Part-F-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1239246370?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
1 hr 4 min
October 31 Divine Service Reformation Day – October 31, 2026
Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” ASBH 22, LW 298, TLH 262
Readings: Is 55:1-11, Rev 14:6-7, Mt 11:12-15
Hymn of the Day: “Lord, Keep Us in Thy Word and Work” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #107)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Gracious Savior, Gentle Shepherd” LW 475
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Salvation Unto Us Has Come” LW 355, TLH 377
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Reformation-Day-Cover-10-31-2026-Online.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1240313613?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:325 1 Kings 10), Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon
1 hr 4 min
October 28 Catechesis for All Saints Day – October 28, 2026
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 144,000 and the Great Multitude (Revelation 7:2-17), which is the Holy Gospel for All Saints’ Day.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Come, Lord, Thyself with Grace Abounding” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), the third petition of the Lord’s Prayer and meaning from Luther’s Small Catechism and St. Matthew 5:3.
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-All-Saints-Day-10-28-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Come-Lord-Thyself-with-Grace-Abounding.pdf
Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book
https://vimeo.com/1238199538/1f16d991bc?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
58 min
October 28 Divine Service, Sts. Simon and Jude – October 28, 2026
Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Jeremiah 26:16-19, 1 Peter 1:3-9, St. John 15:17-21
Hymn “From All Thy Saints in Warfare, For All Thy Saints at Rest – St. Simon & St. Jude” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #104)
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: October-28-St-Simon-and-St-Jude-Apostles-Insert-2025.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1239261500?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
39 min
October 25 Divine Service Trinity Twenty-One – October 25, 2026
Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn “In You Is Gladness” LW 442
Readings: Hosea 13:14, Ephesians 6:10-17, John 4:46-54
Hymn of the Day: “By Grace I’m Saved, Grace Free and Boundless” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #59, LW 351, TLH 373)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared” LW 246, TLH 306
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns:
“Lord Jesus Christ, Will You Not Stay” LW 344
“Fight the Good Fight” LW 299
“In You, Lord, I Have Put My Trust” LW 406
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Trinity-Twenty-First-Cover-10-25-2026-Online.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1237025602?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:315 1 Kings 3), Solomon’s Wisdom with Disputed Child
1 hr 11 min
October 25 Bible Class #17 Galatians 5 & Two Lists – October 25, 2026
Today, we will continue our study of the Two Lists found in Galatians 5:19-22 and 5:22-23.
Overhead 1: Overheads-for-Gal-5v19-and-5v22-Two-Lists.pdf
Handout 1: Galatians_5_Works_of_the_Flesh_and_Fruit_of_the_Spirit.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1237046971?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
1 hr 1 min
October 21 Catechesis Trinity 21 – October 21, 2026
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’ teaching on the nobleman’s son at Capernaum (St. John 4:46-54), which is the Holy Gospel for the Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Come Humble Soul” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, second petition to the Lord’s Prayer and meaning, and 2 Corinthians 4:6.
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-21-10-21-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Come-Humble-Soul.pdf
Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book
https://vimeo.com/1236041205?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
53 min
October 18 Basics of Lutheran Teaching #4 – October 18, 2026
If you might be interested in joining Trinity Lutheran Church, this is the course for you!
Handout 1: The-Basics-of-Lutheran-Teaching-Class-4-Oct-11-2026.pdf
Overheads 1: Overheads-for-Basics-Class-4-Oct-18-2026.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1237009260?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
1 hr 9 min

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