Trinity's Pastor Writes

By Michael Henson

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February 22, 2026 Divine Service Invocabit Sunday – February 22, 2026
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.19-20
Hymn: “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LW 236, TLH 311
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us” LW 402
“O God, O Lord of Heaven and Earth” LW 319
My Faith Looks Up to Thee” LW 378, TLH 394
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Invocabit-Cover-2-22-2026-Online.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1166197928?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:56, Genesis 45) Judah Intercedes for Benjamin as Brothers Return
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1h 8min
February 22, 2026 Bible Class #11 on “Wisdom: Church Purposes, Part 5” – February 22, 2026
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
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1h 2min
February 18, 2026 Learn-by-Heart on Ash Wednesday – February 18, 2026
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 Wednesday we will not. Instead, there will be a Divine Service for Ash Wednesday. Link to Ash Wednesday Divine Service
Learn-by-Heart will include “Jesus, Brightness of the Father” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Sacrament of the Altar questions one and two and their meanings, and Psalm 51:17.
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Ash-Wednesday-2-18-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Jesus-Brighten-of-the-Father.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1162009197?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
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31min
February 18, 2026 Divine Service Ash Wednesday – February 18, 2026
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 Hymnal #19, LW 367, TLH 152)
Sermon
Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray” LW 250, TLH 314
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “To You, Omniscient Lord of All” LW 234
“What is the World to Me” LW 418
“Not All the Blood of Beasts” LW 99, TLH 156
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Ash-Wednesday-Cover-2-18-2026-Online.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1165161035?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:52, Genesis 42) Joseph’s Brothers Come to Egypt
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1h 9min
February 15, 2026 Divine Service Quinquagesima Sunday – February 15, 2026
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 Jesus Christ, My Savior Blest” TLH 353
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Jesus, I Will Ponder Now” LW 109
“Entrust Your Days and Burdens” LW 427
“Savior, Thy Dying Love” LW 374
Closing Hymn: “Blest the Children of Our God” LW 370
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Quinquagesima-Cover-2-15-2026-Online.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1163039936?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:50, Genesis 41), Pharaoh’s Dreams
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1h 7min
February 15, 2026 Bible Class #5 “The Lenten Season” – February 15, 2026
Today, we will study an overview of the Lenten Season in one session.
Overhead 1: LENTEN-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1163024736?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

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February 08, 2026 Divine Service on Sexagesima Sunday – February 8, 2026
Hymn “Take My Life, O Lord, Renew” LW 404
Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Isaiah 55:10-13, 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:9, St. Luke 8:4-15
Hymn of the Day: “May God Embrace Us with His Grace” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #17, LW 288, TLH 500)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, Life-Giving Bread” LW 248, TLH 312
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
“I Walk in Danger All the Way” LW 391
“Almighty God, Your Word is Cast” LW 342
“Who Trusts in God a Strong Abode” LW 414
Closing Hymn: “Almighty Father, Bless the Word” LW 216
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Sexagesima-2-8-2026-Online.pdf
Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:48, Genesis 39) Joseph is Thrown Into Prison after Being Falsely Accused
https://vimeo.com/1160811825?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
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1h 13min
February 08, 2026 Bible Class #10 on “Wisdom: Church Purposes, Part 4” – February 8, 2026
Today, we will continue our study of the word “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on the purpose of the church.
Handout 1: Historical-Observations-Regarding-Mission-Jan-18-2026-B.pdf
Handout 2: Divine-Service-talk-Jan-18-2026.pdf
Handout 3: The-Great-Commission.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1160796481?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
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February 04, 2026 Catechesis for Sexagesima – February 4, 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 PM.
This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service. The dialog sermon explains the parable of the sower sowing the seed and the four types of soil (Luke 8:4-15), which is the Holy Gospel for Sexagesima Sunday.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Almighty God, Eternal Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Office of the Keys questions one, two and three, and Psalm 1:2 or Luke 8:18.
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Sexagesima-02-4-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Almighty-God-Eternal-Lord.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1159470189?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
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1h 2min
February 01, 2026 Divine Service Septuagesima Sunday – February 1, 2026
Hymn “With The Lord Begin Your Task” LW 483
Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:5, St. Matthew 20:1-16
Hymn of the Day: “Salvation unto Us Has Come” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #16, LW 355, TLH 377)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Fight the Good Fight” LW 299
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling” LW 318
“O God of Mercy, God of Light” LW 397
“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” LW 247
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL)
Service Bulletin: Septuagesima-2-1-2026-Online.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1155731623?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:46, Genesis 37) After Joseph’s Dreams, His Brothers Throw Him into a Pit and then sell him.
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1h 1min

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