Trinity's Pastor Writes

Order of Divine Service I, p. 136 Lutheran Worship

Hymn: “O Holy Spirit, Enter In” LW 160, TLH 235

Readings:  Ezekiel 18:30-32, Romans 11:33-36, St. John 3:1-15

Athanasian Creed, p.39-40

Hymn of the Day: “We All Believe in One True God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #38, LW 212, TLH 252)

Sermon

Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18

General Prayer………                    p.19-20

Hymn: “Holy God, We Praise Your Name” LW 171, TLH 250

Exhortation                                    p.21

Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)

Communion Hymns: “Glory Be to God the Father” LW 173, TLH 244

“Come, Holy Ghost, Our Soul’s Inspire” LW 157

“From All That Dwell Below the Skies” LW 440

“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” LW 247

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

Service Bulletin: Holy-Trinity-Sunday-Cover-5-31-2026-Online.pdf

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Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:132  Numbers 1), The Census

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

Handout 1: Chronology-for-Galatians-Acts-Updated-May-31-2026.pdf

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

Overhead 2: Acts-15-Jerusalem-Council.pdf

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

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Order of Vespers, p.224  Lutheran Worship

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

Psalmody:  Psalm 104, 68

Readings:  Joel 2:23-27, Luke 5:17-26

Catechism;  Lord’s Supper

Sermon

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

Service Bulletin: 2026-Ember-Pentecost-Vespers-Cover-5-30-2026-online.pdf

https://vimeo.com/1196682801?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship

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

Psalmody:  Psalm 104, 68

Readings:  Joel 2:23-27, Luke 5:17-26

Catechism;  Lord’s Supper

Sermon

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

Service Bulletin: 2026-Ember-Pentecost-Matins-Cover-5-27-29-2026-Online.pdf

https://vimeo.com/1195982889?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 night meeting of Nicodemas with Jesus (St. John 3:1-17), which is the Holy Gospel for Holy Trinity Sunday.

Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Come Thou Almighty King” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, the Daily Prayers from Luther's Small Catechism(Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer),  and St. John 3:5-6

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

Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-Sunday-5-27-2026.pdf

Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Come-Thou-Almighty-King.pdf

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

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Order of Matins, p. 208 Lutheran Worship

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

Psalmody:  Psalm 104, 68

Readings:  Acts 2:14-21, John 6:44-52

Catechism:  Lord’s Supper

Sermon

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

Service Bulletin: 2026-Ember-Pentecost-Matins-Cover-5-27-29-2026-Online.pdf

https://vimeo.com/1195685916?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:114  Leviticus 10), Unauthorized Fire

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

Hymn of the Day: “Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #37, LW 154, TLH 224)

Readings:  Isaiah 57:15-21, Acts 8:14-17, St. John 10:1-10

Hymn “I Am Trusting You, Lord Jesus” LW 408

Sermon

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

Service Bulletin: Pentecost-Tuesday-Cover-2026.pdf

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Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:107  Leviticus 1), God Speaks to Moses, Aaron and his Sons

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

Hymn “Come Holy Spirit, Come” TLH #225

Readings:  Joel 2:28-32, Acts 2:1-13, St. John 14:23-31

Hymn of the Day: “Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #37, LW 154, TLH 224)

Sermon

Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18

General Prayer………                    p.19-20

Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared” LW 246, TLH 306

Exhortation                                    p.21

Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)

Communion Hymns: “The Church’s One Foundation” LW 289

“Holy Spirit, Light Divine” LW 166, TLH 234

“You Will I Love, My Strength” LW 375

Closing Hymn “Come, Oh, Come, O Quickening Spirit” LW 165

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

Service Bulletin: Pentecost-Cover-5-24-2026-Online-b.pdf

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Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:100 Exodus 34), The New Tablets of Stone

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

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

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

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Order of Vespers, p.29   The ASBH Psalter

Hymn: “Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid” LW 167, TLH 236

Readings: Joel 3:1-5, Romans 8:12-17, St. John 14:15-21

Hymn: “Come Down, O Love Divine” LW 162

Sermon

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

Service Bulletin: Pentecost-Eve-Vespers-Cover-5-23-2026-ASBH.pdf

https://vimeo.com/1193002243?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:161 Leviticus 27), Moses Redeems a Person