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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). https://vimeo.com/1197033466?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

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...

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 https://vimeo.com/1195148683?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible o...

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 ...

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). https://vimeo.com/1190926898?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

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

Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Jerusalem, O City Fair and High” LW 306 Readings: Ezekiel 36:25-27, 1 Peter 4:7-11, St. John 15:26-16:4 Hymn of the Day: “Had God Not Come, May Israel Say” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #36) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…” p.18 General Prayer……… p.19-20 Hymn: “O Jesus, Blessed Lord, My Praise” LW 245 Exhortation p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Jesus, Your Boundless Lo...

Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “See, the Conqueror Mounts in Triumph” TLH 218 Readings: Isaiah 57:15, Acts 1:1-11, St. Mark 16:14-20 Hymn of the Day: “Dear Christians, One and All Rejoice” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #35, LW 353, TLH 387) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…” p.18 General Prayer……… p.19-20 Hymn: “Draw Us To You” LW 153, TLH 215 Exhortation p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “On Christ’s Asce...

Order of Matins, p. 7 The ASBH Psalter Hymn “Rise! To Arms! With Prayer Employ You” LW 303, TLH 444 Psalms: 67, 104, 47 Readings: James 5:16-20, St. Luke 11:5-13 St. John 17:1-11 Office Hymn “Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #34, LW 431, TLH 458) –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Rogation-Cover-Matins-May-11-to-13-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1191554947?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 coming of the Helper, the Holy Spirit (St. John 15:26-16:4), which is taught in the Holy Gospel for the Sixth Sunday in Easter. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Come Hol...

Order of Matins, p. 7 The ASBH Psalter Hymn “Prayer is the Soul’s Sincere Desire” TLH 454 Psalms: 67, 104, 47 Readings: James 5:16-20, St. Luke 11:5-13 1 Peter 4:1-17 Office Hymn “Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #34, LW 431, TLH 458) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Rogation-Cover-Matins-May-11-to-13-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1191182701?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Matins, p. 7 The ASBH Psalter Hymn “Eternal Spirit of the Living Christ” LW 432 Psalms: 67, 104, 47 Readings: James 5:16-20, St. Luke 11:5-13 1 Peter 2:1-17 Office Hymn “Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #34, LW 431, TLH 458) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Rogation-Cover-Matins-May-11-to-13-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1188826824?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German B...

Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “O Holy Spirit, Enter In” LW 160 Readings: Jeremiah 29:11-14, James 1:22-27, St. John 16:23-33 Hymn of the Day: “Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #34, LW 431, TLH 458) 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: “Hail Thee, Fes...

Today, we will study an overview of the Sundays of Pentecost and Holy Trinity in one session. Handout 1: PENTECOST-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1188811613?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 Prayer (St. John 16:23-33), which is the Holy Gospel for the Fifth Sunday in Easter. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “We Thank Thee, Jesus Dearest Friend (Ascension)” (The Au...

Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “To God the Holy Spirit Let Us Pray” LW 155 Readings: Isaiah 12:1-6, James 1:16-21, St. John 16:5-15 Hymn of the Day: “Look Down, O Lord, From Heaven Behold” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #33) 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: “Take My Life, O ...

Today, we will study an overview of the Sundays Rogate, Ascension, Exaudi in one session. Handout 1: ASCENSION-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1186698858?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: It’s either the basement of the new addition or a very large baptismal pool.

Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn: “You are the Way; to You Alone” LW 283 Readings: Malachi 3:16-18, Ephesians 2:19-22, St. John 14:1-14 Hymn “From All Thy Saints in Warfare…” (ASBH #87, LW 194, st 14) Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: May-1-Sts-Philip-and-James-Insert-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1186714174?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’ promise to send the Holy Spirit to work through the preaching of the Word that Jesus might be proclaimed in the church. St. John 16:5-15 is the Holy Gospel for Cantate (Eas...

Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won” LW 139, TLH 201 Readings: Lamentations 3:18-26, 1 Peter 2:11-20, St. John 16:16-23 Hymn of the Day: “Zion Mourns in Fear and Anguish” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #32) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…” p.18 General Prayer……… p.19-20 Hymn: “I Come, O Savior, to Your Table” LW 242, TLH 315 Exhortation p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Oh, th...

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Handout 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf Handout 2: Galatians-Outline.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1184560609?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: They have started digging for our new addition to the church.