Trinity's Pastor Writes

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

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

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

https://vimeo.com/1218674970?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 Jesus' healing of the deaf and mute man (St. Mark 7:31-37), which is the Holy Gospel for the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity.

Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “In God’s Name We Begin Today” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Seventh & Eighth Commandments and meaning, and Ephesians 2:8-9.

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

Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-12-8-19-2026.pdf(opens in new tab)

Insert for Hymn: ASBH-In-Gods-Name-We-Begin-Today.pdf(opens in new tab)

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 “How Precious Is the Book Divine” LW 332

Readings:  2 Samuel 22:21-29, 1 Corinthians 15:1-10, Luke 18:9-14

Hymn of the Day: “All Mankind Fell in Adam’s Fall” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #49, LW 363, TLH 369)

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:

“We Have a Sure Prophetic Word” LW 340

“I Lay My Sins on Jesus” LW 366

“Delay Not, Delay Not, O Sinner, Draw Near” LW 349

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

Service Bulletin: Trinity-Eleven-Cover-8-16-2026-Online.pdf(opens in new tab)

https://vimeo.com/1216804060?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:260  1 Samuel 10), The King is Anointed

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

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

Overhead 2: Galatians-Class-28-Overhead.pdf(opens in new tab)

Overhead 3: Galatians-Class-26-Overhead.pdf(opens in new tab)

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

https://vimeo.com/1216792883?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

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

Hymn “Come, Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs” LW 204

Readings:  Jeremiah 7:1-7, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Luke 19:41-48

Hymn of the Day: “My Jesus, As Thou Wilt” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #48, TLH 420)

Sermon

Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18

General Prayer………                    p.19-20

Hymn: “I Come, O Lord, to Thy Communion" stanzas 1-10 (ASBH, LW 242, TLH 315)

Exhortation                                    p.21

Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)

Communion Hymns:

“Today Thy Mercy Call Us” LW 347 or “Lord of the Church, We Humbly Pray” LW261

“For Jerusalem You’re Weeping” LW 390, TLH 419

“I Come, O Lord, to Thy Communion" stanzas 11-21 (ASBH, LW 242, TLH 315)

Closing Hymn: “Abide with Us, Our Savior” LW 287

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

Service Bulletin: Trinity-Ten-Cover-8-09-2026-Online.pdf

https://vimeo.com/1214983767?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:256  1 Samuel 5), Ark Captured and Rat Infestation

Today, we will study an overview of the second part of the Trinity Season in one session.

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

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

https://vimeo.com/1214970623?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

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

Hymn “O Day of Rest and Gladness” LW 203

Readings:  1 Chronicles 10:6-13, 1 Corinthians 10:6-13, Luke 16:1-9

Hymn of the Day: “Oh, Blest the House, Whate’er Befall” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #47, LW 467, TLH 625)

Sermon

Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18

General Prayer………                    p.19-20

Hymn: “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” LW 241

Exhortation                                    p.21

Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)

Communion Hymns:

“To You, Omniscient Lord of All” LW 234

“Savior, Thy Dying Love” LW 374

“Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us” LW 402

Closing Hymn: "How Blest Are They Who Hear God’s Word" LW 222

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

Service Bulletin: Trinity-Nine-Cover-8-2-2026-B-Online.pdf

https://vimeo.com/1213064788?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:252 1 Samuel 1), Elkanah’s Home

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

Overhead 1: Galatians-Class-24-Overhead.pdf

Overhead 2: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf

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

https://vimeo.com/1213049734?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.  This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains Jesus' teaching on the shrewd manager (St. Luke 16:1-13), which is the Holy Gospel for the Ninth Sunday after Trinity.

Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Ye Baptized People, One and All” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Sixth Commandment and meaning, and St. Luke 16:9.

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Trinity-9-07-29-2026.pdf

Insert for Hymn:  ASBH-Ye-Baptized-People-One-and-All.pdf

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

https://player.vimeo.com/video/1212186763

The Sacrament of Holy Baptism

Hymn “At Jesus’ Feet Our Infant Sweet”  (Insert)

The Baptism of Oliver Craig Henson  ASBH, p.217-220

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

Readings:  Jeremiah 15:19-21, Romans 8:12-17, Matthew 7:15-23

Hymn of the Day: “The Will of God Is Always Best” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #46, LW 425, TLH 517)

Sermon

Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18

General Prayer………                    p.19-20

Hymn: “Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” LW #240

Exhortation                                    p.21

Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)

Communion Hymns: “In God, My Faithful God” LW 421, TLH 526

“For Me to Live Is Jesus” LW 267, TLH 597

“O Day Full of Grace” LW 163

Closing Hymn: "Savior, Again to Your Dear Name" LW 221, TLH 47

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

Service Bulletin: Trinity-Eight-Cover-7-26-2026-B-Online.pdf

https://vimeo.com/1211187806?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:205  Joshua 3-4), The Walls of Jericho