Trinity's Pastor Writes

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  • 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
    31 min
  • 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
    1 hr 9 min
  • 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

    1 hr 7 min
  • 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

    1 hr 13 min
  • 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

    1 hr
  • 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

    1 hr 2 min
  • 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.

    1 hr 1 min
  • Catechesis for Septuagesima Sunday – January 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 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 laborers in the vineyard (St. Matthew 20:1-16), which is the Holy Gospel for Septuagesima Sunday.
    Learn-by-Heart will include “Spread Our Table, Lord and Father!” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Confession, Questions One, Two and Three, and meaning, and 1 Timothy 2:3-4.

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

    Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Septuagesima-01-28-2026.pdf
    Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Spread-Our-Table-Lord-and-Father-b.pdf
    Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf

    https://vimeo.com/1154517022?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

    1 hr

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