Trinity's Pastor Writes

Today, we will study an overview of the 16th to 20th Sundays after Trinity in one session.

Handout 1: TRINITY-SEASON-Part-D-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf

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

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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 "Do Not Worry" (St. Matthew 6:24-34), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Fifteen.

Learn-by-Heart will include “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Only!” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, First Article of the Apostles' Creed and meaning, and St. Matthew 6:33.

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

Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-15-9-9-2026.pdf

Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Jesus-Jesus-Jesus-Only.pdf

Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book

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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal

Hymn “Awake, My Soul, and with the Sun” LW 478

Readings:  Jeremiah 17:13-14, Galatians 5:16-24, Luke 17:11-19

Hymn of the Day: “Show Pity, Lord! O Lord, Forgive!”   (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #52)

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 Hymns:

“Praise the Almighty” LW 445

“The Law of God Is Good and Wise” LW 329

“Now Thank We All Our God” LW 443, TLH 36

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

Service Bulletin: Trinity-Fourteen-Cover-9-6-2026-Online.pdf

https://vimeo.com/1222494142?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:280  1 Samuel 27), Fighting alongside the Philistines

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians.

Overhead 1:  Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-4-6.pdf

Overhead 2: Galatians-Class-34-Overhead-1.pdf

Overhead 3: Galatians-Class-36-Overhead.pdf

Overhead 4: Galatians-Class-37-Overhead.pdf

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

https://vimeo.com/1222480009?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

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 Ten Lepers" (St. Luke 17:11-19), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Fourteen.

Learn-by-Heart will include “Light of Light, Enlighten Me”   (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Close of the Commandments and meaning, and Hebrews 11:6.

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

Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-14-9-2-2026.pdf

Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Light-of-Light-Enlighten-Me.pdf

Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book

https://vimeo.com/1221638083?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal

Hymn “To Your Temple” LW 207

Readings:  Leviticus 18:1-5, Gal 3:15-22, Lk 10:23-37

Hymn of the Day: “Jesus, Priceless Treasure”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #51, LW 270, TLH 347)

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

“O God of Mercy, God of Light” LW 397

“By Grace I’m Saved” LW 351

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

Service Bulletin: https://trinityh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Trinity-Thirteen-Cover-8-30-2026-Online.pdf(opens in new tab)

https://vimeo.com/1220877932?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:268  1 Samuel 17) David and Goliath

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians.

Handout 1: Under-the-Law.pdf(opens in new tab)

Overhead 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-4-6.pdf(opens in new tab)

Overhead 2: Galatians-Class-32-Overhead.pdf(opens in new tab)

Overhead 3: Galatians-Class-33-Overhead.pdf(opens in new tab)

Overhead 4: Galatians-Class-34-Overhead-1.pdf(opens in new tab)

Overhead 5: Galatians-Class-35-Overhead.pdf(opens in new tab)

Overhead 6: Galatians-Class-36-Overhead.pdf(opens in new tab)

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

https://vimeo.com/1220590480?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

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 Good Samaritan" (St. Luke 10:23-27), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Thirteen.

Learn-by-Heart will include “Our Father Merciful and Good”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Ninth and Tenth Commandments and meaning,  and Romans 5:8.

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

Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-13-8-26-2026.pdf(opens in new tab)

Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Our-Father-Merciful-and-Good.pdf(opens in new tab)

Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book

https://vimeo.com/1219716857?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal

Hymn of the Day: “From All Thy Saints” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #100)

Readings:  Prov 3:1-7, 2 Cor 4:7-10, Luke 22:24-30

Hymn “I Know of a Sleep in Jesus’ Name” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #98)

Sermon

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

Service Bulletin:  August-24-St-Bartholomew-2026.pdf(opens in new tab)

https://vimeo.com/1220605300

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal

Hymn “God Himself Is Present” LW 206

Readings:  Isa 29:18-19, 2 Cor. 3:4-11, Mark 7:31-37

Hymn of the Day: “O Christ, Our True and Only Light” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #50, LW 314, TLH 512)

Sermon

Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18

General Prayer………                    p.19-20

Hymn: “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” (ASBH, LW 237, TLH 311)

Exhortation                                    p.21

Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)

Communion Hymns:

“The Gospel Shows the Father’s Grace” LW 330

“My Soul, Now Praise Your Maker” LW 453, TLH 34

“O Christ, Our Light, O Radiance True” LW 314

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

Service Bulletin: Trinity-Twelve-Cover-8-23-2026-Online.pdf(opens in new tab)

https://vimeo.com/1218690580?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:267  1 Samuel 16), David is Anointed