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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 “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. Henso
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 Radia
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 an
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 Nea
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 We
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 C
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, On
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,
Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Overhead 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1211176490?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. 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 "False Prophets and False Fruits" (St. Matthew 7:15-23), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Eight. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Now Let All Loudly Sing Praises” (The Augu
Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn #196 “When All Your Mercies, O My God” Readings: Jeremiah 31:23-25, Romans 6:19-23, Mark 8:1-9 Hymn of the Day: “Wondrous King, All-Glorious” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #45, TLH 41) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…" p.18 General Prayer……… p.19-20 Hymn: “I Come to Thee O Blessed Lord” (ASBH, TLH 330) Exhortation p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “O God, O Lord of Heaven and Earth” LW 319 “O Savior, Precious Savior” LW 282 “Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good” LW 452 Closing Hymn:
Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Overhead 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf Overhead 2: OverheadGalatians-2-15-to-3-5.pdf Handout 1: Under-the-Law.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://player.vimeo.com/video/1209258293
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' feeding of the 4,000 (St. Mark 8:1-9), which is the Holy Gospel for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “God Is The Giver” (The Augustana
Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “This Is the Day the Lord Has Made” LW 200 Readings: Exodus 20:1-17, Romans 6:3-11, St. Matthew 5:20-26 Hymn of the Day: “The Man a Godly Life Might Live” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #44, LW 331, TLH 287) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…" p.18 General Prayer……… p.19-20 Hymn: “Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness” LW 239 Exhortation p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Feed Your Children, God Most Holy” LW 468, TLH 659 “May We Your Precepts, Lord, Fulfil” LW 389 “Baptized Into Your Nam
Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Handout 1: OverheadGalatians-2-15-to-3-5.pdf Overhead 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://player.vimeo.com/video/1207153371
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 His own fulfillment of the Law (Matthew 5:17-26), which is the Holy Gospel for the Sixth Sunday after Trinity. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “O Lord, I S
Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “With The Lord Begin Your Task” LW 483 Readings: Jeremiah 16:14-21, 1 Peter 3:8-15, St. Luke 5:1-11 Hymn of the Day: “My Inmost Heart Now Raises” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #43, TLH 548) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…" p.18 General Prayer……… p.19-20 Hymn: ASBH “An Awe-Full Mystery is Here” (TLH 304) Exhortation p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Take My Life, O Lord, Renew” LW 404 “How Can I Thank You, Lord” LW 385 “Entrust Your Days and Burdens” LW 427 Closing Hymn: “Lord, Dis
Today, we will study an overview of the second part of the Trinity Season in one session. Handout 1: TRINITY-SEASON-Part-B-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1205245518?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Judges 13:2-7, Isaiah 11:1-5, St. Luke 1:39-56 Hymn “My Soul, O God, Magnifies Thee” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #94) Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: July-2-Visitation-of-the-Blessed-Virgin-Mary-Insert-2026.pdf https://vimeo.com/1205520587?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 tells the Apostles that they will catch Men" (St. Luke 5:1-11), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Five. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “O Lord, How Happy is the Ti