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January 18 Divine Service – Epiphany Two – January 18, 2026
Hymn “Song of Thankfulness and Praise” LW 88, TLH 134
Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-19, Romans 12:6-16, St. John 2:1-11
Hymn “Happy the Man Who Feareth God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #11)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
“Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared” LW 246, TLH 306
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “May We Your Precepts, Lord, Fulfill” LW 389
“Lord, when You Came as Welcome Guest” LW 252
“From God the Father, Virgin Born” LW 74
Closing Hymn: “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” LW 295

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Epiphany-Two-1-18-2026-Online.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1153369928?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:29, Genesis 22), The Sacrifice of Isaac
1 hr 6 min
January 18 Bible Class #9 on “Wisdom: Church Purposes, Part 3” – January 18, 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: The-Purpose-of-the-Church-with-verses-Class-6.pdf
Overhead: Evaluate-Mission-Models.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL)
https://vimeo.com/1153353185?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
1 hr 4 min
January 14 Catechesis for Epiphany Two – January 14, 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’ first miracle of turning the water into wine” (John 2:1-11), which is the Holy Gospel for Second Sunday After Epiphany.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Light of Gentile Nations”(The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), the fourth question of Holy Baptism with its meaning from Luther’s Small Catechism a, and John 1:14.
The service concludes with “Responsive Prayer for Catechesis 2026” (pdf link below).
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Epiphany-2-1-14-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Light-of-Gentile-Nations.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1152404423?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
1 hr 4 min
January 11 Divine Service The First Sunday after Epiphany – January 11, 2026
Hymn “Arise and Shine with Splendor” LW 85
Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Isaiah 61:1-3, Romans 12:1-5, St. Luke 2:41-52
Hymn “Praise God the Lord, Ye Sons of Men” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #10, LW 44, TLH 105)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
“O Jesus, Blessed Lord, My Praise” LW 245, TLH 309
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Jesus Has Come and Brings Pleasures Eternal” LW #78
“O Word of God Incarnate” LW 335
“Oh, Blessed Home Where Man and Wife” LW #466
Closing Hymn: “Within the Father’s House” LW 80, TLH 133
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Bulletin: Epiphany-One-1-11-2026-Online.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1152078908?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:29, Genesis 22), The Sacrifice of Isaac
1 hr 4 min
January 11 Bible Class #8: “Wisdom: Church Purposes, Part 2” – January 11, 2026
Today, we will continue our study with Part 2 of “Wisdom: Church Purposes.”
Handout: The-Purpose-of-the-Church-with-verses-Class-6.pdf
Handout 2: The-Purpose-of-the-Church-Lutheran-Confessions.pdf
Overhead: Mission-Diagram.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1151359680?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Picture: Burning the Christmas tree after the Epiphany Service on January 6, 2026. Jesus is the Light of the world!
1 hr 2 min
January 07 Catechesis for Epiphany One – January 7, 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 “Jesus in the Temple” (St. Luke 2:41-52), which is the Holy Gospel for First Sunday After Epiphany.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Zion, Awake and Brighten!” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), the third question of Holy Baptism with its meaning from Luther’s Small Catechism, and Isaiah 28:21.
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Epiphany-One-1-7-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Zion-Awake-and-Brighten.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1147521641?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
1 hr 4 min
January 06 Divine Service The Epiphany of Our Lord – January 6, 2026
Service of Light, LW p.250-255 Lutheran Worship
Psalm 72 (insert) and Isaiah 49:1-7
Hymn “O Jesus, King Most Wonderful” LW 274
Divine Service begins with Introit(insert), then Kyrie p.10 of The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6, Mt 2:1-12
Hymn “Now Sing We, Now Rejoice” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #9, LW 47, TLH 92)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “O Living Bread from Heaven” LW 244, TLH 316
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymn:
“Rise, Crowned with Light” LW #313
“Arise and Shine with Splendor” LW 85
Closing Hymn: “O God of God, O Light of Light” LW 83
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Epiphany-of-Our-Lord-1-6-2026-Online.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1151374252?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (I:23) The Wise Men Visit the Baby Jesus in Matthew 2
1 hr 11 min
January 04 Divine Service on Second Sunday after Christmas – January 4, 2026
Hymn: “Sweet Flowerets of the Martyr Band” ASBH #73 (printed)
Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Genesis 46:1-7, 1 Peter 4:12-19, St. Matthew 2:13-23
Hymn “The Newborn Child This Early Morn” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #8)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Here, O My Lord, I See You Face to Face” LW 243
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Thine Honor Rescue, Righteous Lord” ASBH printed
“It Is A Time of Joy Today” ASBH (printed)
“I Walk in Danger all the Way” LW 391, TLH 413
Closing Hymn “When Christ’s Appearing Was Made Known” LW #81
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Christmas-Two-1-4-2026-Online.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1150758606?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:25, Genesis 18) The Three Men Visit Abraham

57 min
January 04 Bible Class #3 on “The Epiphany Season” – January 4, 2026
Today, we will study an overview of the Epiphany Season in one session.
Overhead 1: EPIPHANY-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1149869433?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
1 hr 3 min
December 31, 2025 Divine Service on Eve of the Name of Jesus – December 31, 2025
Service of Light, LW p.250-255 Lutheran Worship
Psalm 8 (insert)
Isaiah 55:1-13
Hymn: “No Let Us Come Before Him” LW 184
Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Galatians 3:23-29, Luke 2:21
Hymn “To The Name of Our Salvation” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #7, TLH 116)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”                          p.18
General Prayer of the Church for Eve of the Name ………     (insert)
Hymn: “Angels From the Realms of Glory” LW 50
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymn: “A Great and Mighty Wonder” LW 51
“Let All Together Praise Our God” LW 44
Closing Hymn: “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” LW 272
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Bulletin: Circumcision-Eve-of-the-Name-of-Jesus-12-31-2025-Online.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1149885204?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
1 hr 8 min

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