Trinity's Pastor Writes

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

Hymn: “O Lord, We Praise You” LW 238, TLH 313

Exhortation                                    p.21

Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)

Communion Hymns: “Oh, How Great Is Your Compassion” LW 364

“Jesus, Priceless Treasure”  LW 270, TLH 347

“Renew Me, O Eternal Light” LW 373, TLH 398

--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Service Bulletin: Oculi-Cover-3-8-2026-Online.pdf

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Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:61 Genesis 50) Jacob’s Bones Are Taken to Canaan

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).

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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: “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LW 237, TLH 311

Exhortation                                    p.21

Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)

Communion Hymns: “O God, Forsake Me Not” LW 372

“When in the Hour of Deepest Need” LW 428, TLH 522

“You Will I Love, My Strength” LW 375

--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Service Bulletin: Reminiscere-Cover-3-1-2026-Online.pdf

https://vimeo.com/1168882259?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:58, Genesis 46) Jacob Comes to Egypt, Jacob Before Pharaoh

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).

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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: Ember-Days-in-Lent-Friday-2-27-2026-Online.pdf

https://vimeo.com/1168139214?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:69, Exod. 8) Plague of Frogs

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 Gospel for Lent Two.

The teaching for Learn-by-Heart will include hymn “Seek Ye Who Will Some Other Way” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Sacrament of the Altar, question three, and Philippians 3:9 or 1 Corinthians 2:14.

--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Reminiscere-2-25-2026.pdf

Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Seek-Ye-Who-Will-Some-Other-Way.pdf

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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: Ember-Days-in-Lent-Wednesday-2-25-2026-Online.pdf

https://vimeo.com/1167808614?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:68, Exod. 5) Moses and Aaron Visit Pharaoh

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

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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

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).

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