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Trinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service Invocabit Sunday – March 9, 2025Hymn “Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us” LW 402
Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Genesis 3:1-24, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, St. Matthew 4:1-11
Hymn of the Day: “O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #20, TLH 559)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…” p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
Hymn: “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LW 236, TLH 311
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: My Faith Looks Up to Thee” LW 378, TLH 394
“Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain” LW 477
“We Have a Sure Prophetic Word” LW 340
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinit...2025-03-091h 07Trinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #26 on Exodus 21-23 – March 9, 2025We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapter 23.
Overhead 2: Reasons-the-Law-was-Given-b.pdf (blue sheet)
Overhead 3: Reasons-for-the-Jewish-State-Online.pdf (pink sheet)
Overhead 4: Text-for-Exodus-20v22-23v33-Feb-2025.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1061774338?share=copy2025-03-0957 min
Trinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #26 on Exodus 21-23 – March 9, 2025We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapter 23.
Overhead 2: Reasons-the-Law-was-Given-b.pdf (blue sheet)
Overhead 3: Reasons-for-the-Jewish-State-Online.pdf (pink sheet)
Overhead 4: Text-for-Exodus-20v22-23v33-Feb-2025.pdf
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1061774338?share=copy2025-03-0957 minTrinity's Pastor WritesLearn-by-Heart to Prepare for Invocabit – March 5, 2025This Wednesday night, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart from 6:30 to 7:00 PM. Although we normally follow Learn-by-Heart with a Catechesis service designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service (The Temptation of Christ in the Wilderness from St. Matthew 4:1-11), this Wednesday we will not. Instead, there will be a Divine Service for Ash Wednesday. Link to Ash Wednesday Divine Service
Learn-by-Heart will include “Abide, O Dearest Jesus” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Sacrament of the Altar que...2025-03-0524 minTrinity's Pastor WritesLearn-by-Heart to Prepare for Invocabit – March 5, 2025This Wednesday night, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart from 6:30 to 7:00 PM. Although we normally follow Learn-by-Heart with a Catechesis service designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service (The Temptation of Christ in the Wilderness from St. Matthew 4:1-11), this Wednesday we will not. Instead, there will be a Divine Service for Ash Wednesday. Link to Ash Wednesday Divine Service
Learn-by-Heart will include “Abide, O Dearest Jesus” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Sacrament of the Altar question three and their...2025-03-0524 minTrinity's Pastor WritesAudio of Divine Service on Ash Wednesday – March 5, 2025Order of Confessional Service The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal (ASBH)
Invocation (p.7)
Versicles, Psalm 42 p.227
Exhortation p.228-229
Confession/Absolution p.230
Readings: Joel 3:1-10, Isaiah 59:12-21, Joel 2:12-19, 2 Peter 1:2-11, St. Matthew 6:16-21
Hymn of the Day: “When over Sin I Sorrow” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #19, LW 367, TLH 152)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…” p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray” LW 250, TLH 314
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Alas, My God, May Sins Are Great” LW #232
“I Trust, O Christ, in You Alone” LW 357 TLH 319
“Glory Be To Jesus” LW 98...2025-03-051h 06Trinity's Pastor WritesAudio of Divine Service on Ash Wednesday – March 5, 2025Order of Confessional Service The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal (ASBH)
Invocation (p.7)
Versicles, Psalm 42 p.227
Exhortation p.228-229
Confession/Absolution p.230
Readings: Joel 3:1-10, Isaiah 59:12-21, Joel 2:12-19, 2 Peter 1:2-11, St. Matthew 6:16-21
Hymn of the Day: “When over Sin I Sorrow” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #19, LW 367, TLH 152)
Sermon
Offertory: "Create in Me…" p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray” LW 250, TLH 314
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Alas, My God, May Sins Are Great” LW #232
“I Trust, O Christ, in You Alone” LW 357 TLH 319
“Glory Be To Jesus” LW 98, TLH 158
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulleti...2025-03-051h 06Trinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service Quinquagesima – March 2, 2025Due to technical difficulties, there was no recorded video for this service, only audio.
Hymn #304 “The Son of God Goes Forth to War” (TLH 452)
Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Isaiah 35:3-7, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, St. Luke 18:31-43
Hymn of the Day: “If Thy Beloved Son, O God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #18, TLH 375)
Sermon
Offertory: "Create in Me…" p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
Hymn: “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LW 237, TLH 311
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Jesus, Your Boundless Love So True” LW 280
“God, Whose Almighty Word” LW 317, TLH 307
“Take My Life, O Lord, Renew” LW 404
Closing Hymn: “My God, My Father, Make Me Strong” TLH #424
...2025-03-021h 03Trinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service Quinquagesima – March 2, 2025Due to technical difficulties, there was no recorded video for this service, only audio.
Hymn #304 “The Son of God Goes Forth to War” (TLH 452)
Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Isaiah 35:3-7, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, St. Luke 18:31-43
Hymn of the Day: “If Thy Beloved Son, O God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #18, TLH 375)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…” p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
Hymn: “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LW 237, TLH 311
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Jesus, Your Boundless Love So True” LW 280
“God, Whose Almighty Word” LW 317, TLH 307...2025-03-021h 03Trinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #25 on Exodus 21-23 – March 2, 2025We continue our study of the book of Exodus and the stay at Mt. Sinai.
Overhead 1: The-Trips-up-the-Mountain.pdf (grey sheet)
Overhead 2: Reasons-the-Law-was-Given-b.pdf (blue sheet)
Overhead 3: Reasons-for-the-Jewish-State-Online.pdf (pink sheet)
Overhead 4: Text-for-Exodus-20v22-23v33-Feb-2025.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1059467334?share=copy2025-03-021h 01Trinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #25 on Exodus 21-23 – March 2, 2025We continue our study of the book of Exodus and the stay at Mt. Sinai.
Overhead 1: The-Trips-up-the-Mountain.pdf (grey sheet)
Overhead 2: Reasons-the-Law-was-Given-b.pdf (blue sheet)
Overhead 3: Reasons-for-the-Jewish-State-Online.pdf (pink sheet)
Overhead 4: Text-for-Exodus-20v22-23v33-Feb-2025.pdf
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1059467334?share=copy2025-03-021h 01Trinity's Pastor WritesCatechesis Quinquagesima – February 26, 2025On 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 the Blind Man” (St. Luke 18:31-43), which is the Holy Gospel for Quinquagesima Sunday.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Renew Me, O Eternal Light” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #85), Sacrament of the Altar, the second question from the Small Catechism, and Philippians 3:9 or 1 Corinthians 2:14.
–Mich...2025-02-261h 02Trinity's Pastor WritesCatechesis Quinquagesima – February 26, 2025On 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 the Blind Man" (St. Luke 18:31-43), which is the Holy Gospel for Quinquagesima Sunday.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Renew Me, O Eternal Light" (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #85), Sacrament of the Altar, the second question from the Small Catechism, and Philippians 3:9 or 1 Corinthians 2:14.
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trini...2025-02-261h 02Trinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service St. Matthias, Apostle – February 24, 2025Order of Divine Service I, p.136 Lutheran Worship
Readings: Acts 1:15-26, 1 John 2:15-17, St. Matthew 11:25-30
Hymn “From All Thy Saints in Warfare…” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #81, LW #193, st 1, 12, 3)
Sermon
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Bulletin: February-24-St-Matthias-Apostle-ASBH-On-line.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1059486487?share=copy2025-02-2439 minTrinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service St. Matthias, Apostle – February 24, 2025Order of Divine Service I, p.136 Lutheran Worship
Readings: Acts 1:15-26, 1 John 2:15-17, St. Matthew 11:25-30
Hymn “From All Thy Saints in Warfare…” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #81, LW #193, st 1, 12, 3)
Sermon
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Bulletin: February-24-St-Matthias-Apostle-ASBH-On-line.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1059486487?share=copy2025-02-2439 minTrinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #24 Exodus 20-24 – February 23, 2025We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapters 19 & 20 and The Book of the Covenant (Ex 20:22-23:33).
Overhead 1: The-Trips-up-the-Mountain.pdf
Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-20-Feb-2025-with-Full-Comparison.pdf
Overhead 3: Text-for-Exodus-20v22-23v33-Feb-2025.pdf
Overhead 4: Text-for-Exodus-24-Mar-2025-online.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1057263488?share=copy2025-02-2357 minTrinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #24 Exodus 20-24 – February 23, 2025We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapters 19 & 20 and The Book of the Covenant (Ex 20:22-23:33).
Overhead 1: The-Trips-up-the-Mountain.pdf
Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-20-Feb-2025-with-Full-Comparison.pdf
Overhead 3: Text-for-Exodus-20v22-23v33-Feb-2025.pdf
Overhead 4: Text-for-Exodus-24-Mar-2025-online.pdf
Overhead 5: Reasons-the-Law-was-Given-b.pdf (blue sheet)
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1057263488?share=copy2025-02-2357 minTrinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service on Sexagesima Sunday – February 23, 2025Hymn “Speak, O Lord, Your Servant Listens” LW 339
Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Isaiah 55:10-13, 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:9, St. Luke 8:4-15
Hymn of the Day: “May God Embrace Us with His Grace” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #17, LW 288, TLH 500)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…” p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
Hymn: “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LW 236, TLH 311
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
“Preserve Your Word, O Savior” LW 337, TLH 264
“Lord, Open Now My Heart to Hear” LW 197, TLH 5
“On What Has Now Been Sown” LW 217, TLH 46
Closing Hymn: “Almighty God, Your Word is Cast” LW 3...2025-02-231h 07Trinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service on Sexagesima Sunday – February 23, 2025Hymn “Speak, O Lord, Your Servant Listens” LW 339
Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Isaiah 55:10-13, 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:9, St. Luke 8:4-15
Hymn of the Day: “May God Embrace Us with His Grace” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #17, LW 288, TLH 500)
Sermon
Offertory: "Create in Me…" p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
Hymn: “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LW 236, TLH 311
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
“Preserve Your Word, O Savior” LW 337, TLH 264
“Lord, Open Now My Heart to Hear” LW 197, TLH 5
“On What Has Now Been Sown” LW 217, TLH 46
Closing Hymn: “Almighty God, Your Word is Cast” LW 342
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service B...2025-02-231h 07Trinity's Pastor WritesCatechesis Sexagesima – February 19, 2025On 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 parable of the sower sowing the seed and the four types of soil (Luke 8:4-15), which is the Holy Gospel for Sexagesima Sunday.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Brethren Called By One Vocation” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Office of the Keys 3 and meanin...2025-02-1959 minTrinity's Pastor WritesCatechesis Sexagesima – February 19, 2025On 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 parable of the sower sowing the seed and the four types of soil (Luke 8:4-15), which is the Holy Gospel for Sexagesima Sunday.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Brethren Called By One Vocation" (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Office of the Keys 3 and meaning, and Psalm 1:2 or Luke 8:18.
--Mi...2025-02-1959 minTrinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #23 on Exodus 20 – February 16, 2025We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapter twenty.
Overhead 1: The-Trips-up-the-Mountain.pdf
Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-20-Feb-2025-with-Full-Comparison.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1054970960?share=copy2025-02-1659 minTrinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #23 on Exodus 20 – February 16, 2025We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapter twenty.
Overhead 1: The-Trips-up-the-Mountain.pdf
Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-20-Feb-2025-with-Full-Comparison.pdf
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1054970960?share=copy2025-02-1659 minTrinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service Septuagesima – February 16, 2025Hymn “With The Lord Begin Your Task” LW 483
Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:5, St. Matthew 20:1-16
Hymn of the Day: “Salvation unto Us Has Come” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #16, LW 355, TLH 377)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…” p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray” LW 250, TLH 314
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Through Jesus’ Blood and Merit” LW 369, TLH 372
“Fight the Good Fight” LW 299
“Lord, You I Love with All My Heart” LW 413
Closing Hymn: “We Give You But Your Own” LW 405
–Michael...2025-02-161h 07Trinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service Septuagesima – February 16, 2025Hymn “With The Lord Begin Your Task” LW 483
Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:5, St. Matthew 20:1-16
Hymn of the Day: “Salvation unto Us Has Come” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #16, LW 355, TLH 377)
Sermon
Offertory: "Create in Me…" p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray” LW 250, TLH 314
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Through Jesus’ Blood and Merit” LW 369, TLH 372
“Fight the Good Fight” LW 299
“Lord, You I Love with All My Heart” LW 413
Closing Hymn: “We Give You But Your Own” LW 405
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL)
Service Bulletin: Sept...2025-02-161h 07Trinity's Pastor WritesCatechesis for Septuagesima – February 12, 2025On 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 parable of the laborers in the vineyard (St. Matthew 20:1-16), which is the Holy Gospel for Septuagesima Sunday.
Learn-by-Heart will include “O God, May We E’er Pure Retain” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #80), Small Catechism, Office of the Keys 1-2 and meaning, and 1 Tim...2025-02-121h 01Trinity's Pastor WritesCatechesis for Septuagesima – February 12, 2025On 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 parable of the laborers in the vineyard (St. Matthew 20:1-16), which is the Holy Gospel for Septuagesima Sunday.
Learn-by-Heart will include “O God, May We E'er Pure Retain” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #80), Small Catechism, Office of the Keys 1-2 and meaning, and 1 Timothy 2:3-4.
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor...2025-02-121h 01Trinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service on The Transfiguration of Our Lord – February 9, 2025Hymn “Nearer, My God, to Thee” LW 514
Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Isaiah 61:10-11, 2 Peter 1:16-21, St. Matthew 17:1-9
Hymn of the Day: “O Wondrous Type! O Vision Fair” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #15, LW 87)
Sermon
Offertory: "Create in Me…" p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
Hymn: “Your Table I Approach” LW 249, TLH 310
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns:
“Beautiful Savior” LW 507
“One Thing’s Needful” LW 277, TLH 366
“O God of God, O Light of Light” LW 83, TLH 132
"Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here" LW 89, TLH 135
Closing Hymn “Alleluia Song of Gladness” WS98 #819
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bu...2025-02-091h 08Trinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service on The Transfiguration of Our Lord – February 9, 2025Hymn “Nearer, My God, to Thee” LW 514
Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Isaiah 61:10-11, 2 Peter 1:16-21, St. Matthew 17:1-9
Hymn of the Day: “O Wondrous Type! O Vision Fair” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #15, LW 87)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…” p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
Hymn: “Your Table I Approach” LW 249, TLH 310
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns:
“Beautiful Savior” LW 507
“One Thing’s Needful” LW 277, TLH 366
“O God of God, O Light of Light” LW 83, TLH 132
“Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here” LW 89, TLH 135
Closing Hymn “Alleluia Song of Gladnes...2025-02-091h 08Trinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #22 on Exodus 19 – February 9, 2025We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapter nineteen.
Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-19-Feb-2025-Online.pdf
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1052768544?share=copy2025-02-0958 minTrinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #22 on Exodus 19 – February 9, 2025We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapter nineteen.
Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-19-Feb-2025-Online.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1052768544?share=copy2025-02-0958 minTrinity's Pastor WritesMatins for St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop, Confessor & Doctor – February 9, 2025Order of Matins, p.208 Luther Worship
Readings: 2 Timothy 4:1-8, St. Matthew 5:13-19
Hymn of the Day: “O Splendor of God's Glory Bright” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #79)
Sermon
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: February-9-St-Cyril-of-Alexandria-Matins-Psalms-2025-On-line.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1052784080?share=copy2025-02-0939 minTrinity's Pastor WritesMatins for St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop, Confessor & Doctor – February 9, 2025Order of Matins, p.208 Luther Worship
Readings: 2 Timothy 4:1-8, St. Matthew 5:13-19
Hymn of the Day: “O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #79)
Sermon
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: February-9-St-Cyril-of-Alexandria-Matins-Psalms-2025-On-line.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1052784080?share=copy2025-02-0939 minTrinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service for Epiphany Four – February 2, 2025Hymn “Oh, that the Lord Would Guide My Ways” LW 392
Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Isaiah 43:1-3, Romans 13:8-10, St. Matthew 8:23-27
Hymn “Lord, Hear the Voice of My Complaint” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #13)
Sermon
Offertory: "Create in Me…" p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
“Lord Jesus Christ, Life-Giving Bread” LW 248, TLH 312
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
“Seek Where You May to Find a Way” LW 358, TLH 383
"If God Himself Be for Me" LW 407, TLH 528
“God Loved the World So that He Gave” LW 352, TLH 245
Hymn of the Day: “Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me” LW 513
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service...2025-02-021h 06Trinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service for Epiphany Four – February 2, 2025Hymn “Oh, that the Lord Would Guide My Ways” LW 392
Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Isaiah 43:1-3, Romans 13:8-10, St. Matthew 8:23-27
Hymn “Lord, Hear the Voice of My Complaint” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #13)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…” p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
“Lord Jesus Christ, Life-Giving Bread” LW 248, TLH 312
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
“Seek Where You May to Find a Way” LW 358, TLH 383
“If God Himself Be for Me” LW 407, TLH 528
“God Loved the World So that He Gave” LW 352, TLH 245
Hymn of the Day: “Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me” LW 513...2025-02-021h 06Trinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #21 on Exodus 18 – February 2, 2025We continue our study of the book of Exodus with Chapter Eighteen.
Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-18-Jan-2025.pdf
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1050513831?share=copy2025-02-0258 minTrinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #21 on Exodus 18 – February 2, 2025We continue our study of the book of Exodus with Chapter Eighteen.
Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-18-Jan-2025.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1050513831?share=copy2025-02-0258 minTrinity's Pastor WritesMatins for Presentation of Our Lord – February 2, 2025Order of Matins, p.208 Luther Worship
Readings: Malachi 3:1-4, Hebrews 2:14-18, St. Luke 2:22-32
Hymn of the Day: “In Peace and Joy I Now Depart” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #77/#78, LW 185, TLH 137)
Sermon
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: February-2-The-Presentation-of-Our-Lord-Matins-Psalms-2025-On-line.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1050530062?share=copy2025-02-0238 minTrinity's Pastor WritesMatins for Presentation of Our Lord – February 2, 2025Order of Matins, p.208 Luther Worship
Readings: Malachi 3:1-4, Hebrews 2:14-18, St. Luke 2:22-32
Hymn of the Day: “In Peace and Joy I Now Depart” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #77/#78, LW 185, TLH 137)
Sermon
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: February-2-The-Presentation-of-Our-Lord-Matins-Psalms-2025-On-line.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1050530062?share=copy2025-02-0238 minTrinity's Pastor WritesCatechesis for Epiphany Four – January 29, 2025On 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 Calms the Storm" (St. Matthew 8:23-27), which is the Holy Gospel for Fourth Sunday after Epiphany.
Learn-by-Heart will include “In Peace and Joy I Now Depart” ASBH #78, Small Catechism, Confession, question three, and Psalm 50:15.
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Epiphany-4-1-29-2025...2025-01-291h 05Trinity's Pastor WritesCatechesis for Epiphany Four – January 29, 2025On 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 Calms the Storm” (St. Matthew 8:23-27), which is the Holy Gospel for Fourth Sunday after Epiphany.
Learn-by-Heart will include “In Peace and Joy I Now Depart” ASBH #78, Small Catechism, Confession, question three, and Psalm 50:15.
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL...2025-01-291h 05Trinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service for Epiphany Three – January 26, 2025Hymn “Arise and Shine in Splendor” LW 85, TLH 126
Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Jeremiah 33:6-9, Romans 12:16-21, St. Matthew 8:1-13
Hymn: “Why Art Thou Cast Down, My Soul?” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #12)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…” p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
“From God the Father, Virgin-born” LW 74
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “When I Suffer Pains and Losses” LW 423
“Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart” LW 413, TLH 429
“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” LW 247
Closing Hymn: “Multitude Comes” LW 464
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Tr...2025-01-261h 08Trinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service for Epiphany Three – January 26, 2025Hymn "Arise and Shine in Splendor" LW 85, TLH 126
Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Jeremiah 33:6-9, Romans 12:16-21, St. Matthew 8:1-13
Hymn: “Why Art Thou Cast Down, My Soul?” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #12)
Sermon
Offertory: "Create in Me…" p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
“From God the Father, Virgin-born” LW 74
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “When I Suffer Pains and Losses” LW 423
“Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart” LW 413, TLH 429
“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” LW 247
Closing Hymn: “Multitude Comes” LW 464
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Epiphany-Three-Cover-1-26-2025-Online.pdf
https...2025-01-261h 08Trinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #20 on Exodus 17:8-16 – January 26, 2025We continue our study of the book of Exodus 17:8-16.
Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-17-Dec-2024.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1048321050?share=copy2025-01-2653 minTrinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #20 on Exodus 17:8-16 – January 26, 2025We continue our study of the book of Exodus 17:8-16.
Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-17-Dec-2024.pdf
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1048321050?share=copy2025-01-2653 minTrinity's Pastor WritesMatins on St. Titus, Pastor and Confessor – January 26, 2025Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Acts 20:17-35, Ephesians 3:14-21, St. Matthew 24:42-47
Hymn of the Day: “Lord of the Church, We Humble Pray” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #76, ELH 95, LW 261, TLH 489)
Sermon
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: January-26-St.-Titus-Matins-Psalms-2025-Online.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1050409381?share=copy2025-01-2641 minTrinity's Pastor WritesMatins on St. Titus, Pastor and Confessor – January 26, 2025Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Acts 20:17-35, Ephesians 3:14-21, St. Matthew 24:42-47
Hymn of the Day: “Lord of the Church, We Humble Pray” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #76, ELH 95, LW 261, TLH 489)
Sermon
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: January-26-St.-Titus-Matins-Psalms-2025-Online.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1050409381?share=copy2025-01-2641 minTrinity's Pastor WritesVespers on The Conversion of St. Paul – January 25, 2025Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Acts 9:1-22, St. Matthew 19:27-30
Hymn of the Day: “O Thou, Who Dost Accord Us the Highest Prize and Guerdon” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #75, ELH 356)
Sermon
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: January-25-The-Conversion-of-St-Paul-Vespers-Psalms-On-line.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1050114261?share=copy2025-01-2545 minTrinity's Pastor WritesVespers on The Conversion of St. Paul – January 25, 2025Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Acts 9:1-22, St. Matthew 19:27-30
Hymn of the Day: “O Thou, Who Dost Accord Us the Highest Prize and Guerdon” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #75, ELH 356)
Sermon
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: January-25-The-Conversion-of-St-Paul-Vespers-Psalms-On-line.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1050114261?share=copy2025-01-2545 minTrinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service on St. Timothy, Bishop and Confessor – January 24, 2025Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 1 Peter 5:1-4, St. John 21:15-17
Hymn of the Day: “True Shepherd who in love most deep” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #74)
Sermon
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: St-Timothy-Pastor-and-Confessor-1-year-Jan-24-ASBH.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1048339491?share=copy2025-01-2440 minTrinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service on St. Timothy, Bishop and Confessor – January 24, 2025Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 1 Peter 5:1-4, St. John 21:15-17
Hymn of the Day: “True Shepherd who in love most deep” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #74)
Sermon
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: St-Timothy-Pastor-and-Confessor-1-year-Jan-24-ASBH.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1048339491?share=copy2025-01-2440 minTrinity's Pastor WritesCatechesis Third Sunday after Epiphany – January 22, 2025On 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 leper and of the centurion’s servant from Capernaum (Matthew 8:1-13), which is the Holy Gospel for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Lord of the Church, We Humbly Pray” ASBH #77, Small Catechism: Confession, questions one and two and their me...2025-01-221h 03Trinity's Pastor WritesCatechesis Third Sunday after Epiphany – January 22, 2025On 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 leper and of the centurion's servant from Capernaum (Matthew 8:1-13), which is the Holy Gospel for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Lord of the Church, We Humbly Pray” ASBH #77, Small Catechism: Confession, questions one and two and their meanings, and St. John 14:23-24.
--Mich...2025-01-221h 03Trinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service The Second Sunday after Epiphany – January 19, 2025Hymn “O Blessed Home Where Man and Wife” (LW 466)
Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-19, Romans 12:6-16, St. John 2:1-11
Hymn “Happy the Man Who Feareth God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #11)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…” p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
“Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared” LW 246, TLH 306
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Rejoice, My Heart, Be Glad” LW 424, TLH 535
“O God, My Faithful God” LW 371
“When Christ’s Appearing Was Made Known” LW 81, TLH 131
Closing Hymn: “Entrust Your Days and Burdens” LW 427
–Michael D. Henson, Pas...2025-01-191h 12Trinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service The Second Sunday after Epiphany – January 19, 2025Hymn "O Blessed Home Where Man and Wife" (LW 466)
Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-19, Romans 12:6-16, St. John 2:1-11
Hymn “Happy the Man Who Feareth God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #11)
Sermon
Offertory: "Create in Me…" p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
“Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared” LW 246, TLH 306
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Rejoice, My Heart, Be Glad” LW 424, TLH 535
“O God, My Faithful God” LW 371
“When Christ’s Appearing Was Made Known” LW 81, TLH 131
Closing Hymn: “Entrust Your Days and Burdens” LW 427
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Epiphany-Two-Cover-1-19-2025-Onlin...2025-01-191h 12Trinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #19 on Exodus Seventeen – January 19, 2025We continue our study of the book of Exodus seventeen.
Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-17-Dec-2024.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL)
https://vimeo.com/1046166902?share=copy2025-01-1953 minTrinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #19 on Exodus Seventeen – January 19, 2025We continue our study of the book of Exodus seventeen.
Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-17-Dec-2024.pdf
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL)
https://vimeo.com/1046166902?share=copy2025-01-1953 minTrinity's Pastor WritesMatins on St. Henry of Finland, Martyr – January 19, 2025Order of Matins, p.208 Lutheran Worship
Readings: Acts 20:17-35, Ephesians 3:14-21, St. Matthew 24:42-47
Hymn of the Day: “Zion Stands By Hills Surrounded” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #74)
Sermon
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: January-19-St.-Henry-Matins-Psalms-2025-Online.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1048221010?share=copy2025-01-1941 minTrinity's Pastor WritesMatins on St. Henry of Finland, Martyr – January 19, 2025Order of Matins, p.208 Lutheran Worship
Readings: Acts 20:17-35, Ephesians 3:14-21, St. Matthew 24:42-47
Hymn of the Day: “Zion Stands By Hills Surrounded” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #74)
Sermon
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: January-19-St.-Henry-Matins-Psalms-2025-Online.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1048221010?share=copy2025-01-1941 minTrinity's Pastor WritesVespers on The Confession of St. Peter – January 18, 2025Order of Vespers, p.224 Lutheran Worship
Readings: Acts 2:22-24, 32-33, 1 Peter 1:1-9, St. Matthew 16:13-19
Hymn of the Day: “Christ Is Our Cornerstone” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #106)
Sermon
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: January-18-The-Confession-of-St-Peter-Vespers-Psalms-2025-On-Line.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1046184191?share=copy2025-01-1844 minTrinity's Pastor WritesVespers on The Confession of St. Peter – January 18, 2025Order of Vespers, p.224 Lutheran Worship
Readings: Acts 2:22-24, 32-33, 1 Peter 1:1-9, St. Matthew 16:13-19
Hymn of the Day: “Christ Is Our Cornerstone” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #106)
Sermon
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: January-18-The-Confession-of-St-Peter-Vespers-Psalms-2025-On-Line.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1046184191?share=copy2025-01-1844 minTrinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service First Sunday after Epiphany – January 12, 2025Hymn “Within the Father’s House” LW 80, TLH 133
Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Isaiah 61:1-3, Romans 12:1-5, St. Luke 2:41-52
Hymn “Praise God the Lord, Ye Sons of Men” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #10, LW 44, TLH 105)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…” p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
“O Jesus, Blessed Lord, My Praise” LW 245, TLH 309 *
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
“Jesus Has Come and Brings Pleasure” LW 78
“O Christ, Our Light, O Radiance True” LW #314
“The People That in Darkness Sat” LW 77, TLH 106
Closing Hymn: “Let Children Hear the Mighty Deeds” LW #472
2025-01-121h 04Trinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service First Sunday after Epiphany – January 12, 2025Hymn “Within the Father’s House” LW 80, TLH 133
Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Isaiah 61:1-3, Romans 12:1-5, St. Luke 2:41-52
Hymn “Praise God the Lord, Ye Sons of Men” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #10, LW 44, TLH 105)
Sermon
Offertory: "Create in Me…" p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
“O Jesus, Blessed Lord, My Praise” LW 245, TLH 309 *
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
“Jesus Has Come and Brings Pleasure” LW 78
"O Christ, Our Light, O Radiance True" LW #314
“The People That in Darkness Sat” LW 77, TLH 106
Closing Hymn: “Let Children Hear the Mighty Deeds” LW #472
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Epiphany-On...2025-01-121h 04Trinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #18 on Exodus Chapter Sixteen – January 12, 2025We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapter sixteen.
Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-16-Dec-2024-1.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1042757268?share=copy
2025-01-1245 minTrinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #18 on Exodus Chapter Sixteen – January 12, 2025We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapter sixteen.
Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-16-Dec-2024-1.pdf
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1042757268?share=copy2025-01-1245 minTrinity's Pastor WritesCatechesis for First Sunday after Epiphany – January 8, 2025On 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 in the Temple” (St. Luke 2:41-52), which is the Holy Gospel for First Sunday After Epiphany.
Learn-by-Heart will include “O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #79), the third and fourth question of Holy Baptism with its meaning from Luther’s Smal...2025-01-0852 minTrinity's Pastor WritesCatechesis for First Sunday after Epiphany – January 8, 2025On 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 in the Temple" (St. Luke 2:41-52), which is the Holy Gospel for First Sunday After Epiphany.
Learn-by-Heart will include “O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #79), the third and fourth question of Holy Baptism with its meaning from Luther's Small Catechism, and Isaiah 28:21.
--Michael...2025-01-0852 minTrinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service on Eve of the Name of Jesus – December 31, 2024Service of Light, LW p.250-255 Lutheran Worship
Psalm 8 (insert)
Isaiah 55:1-13
Hymn: “O Blessed Day When First Was Poured” TLH 115
Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Galatians 3:23-29, Luke 2:21
Hymn “To The Name of Our Salvation” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #7, TLH 116)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…” p.18
Prayer of the Church……… p.19-20
Hymn: “Lo, How a Rose is Growing” LW 67
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymn:
“From Heaven Came the Angels Bright” LW 52
“Let All Together Praise Our God” LW 44
Closing Hymn “Before You, Lord, We Bow” LW 500
–Mich...2024-12-311h 03Trinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service on Eve of the Name of Jesus – December 31, 2024Service of Light, LW p.250-255 Lutheran Worship
Psalm 8 (insert)
Isaiah 55:1-13
Hymn: “O Blessed Day When First Was Poured” TLH 115
Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Galatians 3:23-29, Luke 2:21
Hymn "To The Name of Our Salvation" (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #7, TLH 116)
Sermon
Offertory: "Create in Me…" p.18
Prayer of the Church……… p.19-20
Hymn: “Lo, How a Rose is Growing” LW 67
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymn:
“From Heaven Came the Angels Bright” LW 52
“Let All Together Praise Our God” LW 44
Closing Hymn “Before You, Lord, We Bow” LW 500
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Bulletin: December-31-Eve-of-the-Name-of-J...2024-12-311h 03Trinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service First Sunday after Christmas – December 29, 2024Hymn: “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” LW 49
Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Isaiah 11:1-4, Galatians 4:1-7, St. Luke 2:33-40
Hymn "To God the Anthem Raising" (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #6, TLH 112)
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: “In Peace and Joy I Now Depart” LW 185, TLH 137
“Angels We Have Heard on High” LW 55
“Once Again My Heart Rejoices” LW 39
Closing Hymn “In His Temple Now Behold Him” LW 186, TLH 139
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Christmas-One-Cover...2024-12-291h 05Trinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service First Sunday after Christmas – December 29, 2024Hymn: “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” LW 49
Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Isaiah 11:1-4, Galatians 4:1-7, St. Luke 2:33-40
Hymn “To God the Anthem Raising” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #6, TLH 112)
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: “In Peace and Joy I Now Depart” LW 185, TLH 137
“Angels We Have Heard on High” LW 55
“Once Again My Heart Rejoices” LW 39
Closing Hymn “In His Temple Now Behold Him” LW 186, TLH 139
–Michael...2024-12-291h 05Trinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #17 on Exodus 15:22-16:17 – December 29, 2024We continue our study of the book of Exodus 15:22-16:7.
Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-15v22-27-Dec-2024.pdf
Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-16-Dec-2024.pdf
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1041529120?share=copy2024-12-2948 minTrinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #17 on Exodus 15:22-16:17 – December 29, 2024We continue our study of the book of Exodus 15:22-16:7.
Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-15v22-27-Dec-2024.pdf
Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-16-Dec-2024.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1041529120?share=copy2024-12-2948 minTrinity's Pastor WritesVespers on The Holy Innocents – December 28, 2024Psalms: 9, 8, 72 (printed)
Readings: Jeremiah 31:15-17, Revelation 14:1-5, St. Matthew 2:13-18
Hymn “Sweet Flowerets of the Martyr Band” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #72 LW 188, TLH 273)
Sermon
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: December-28-The-Holy-Innocents-ASBH-Online-b.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1042489388?share=copy2024-12-2845 minTrinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service on St. John, Apostle – December 27, 2024Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Hosea 11:1-9, 1 John 1:1-10, John 21:19-24
Hymn “Word Supreme, Before Creation” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #71, TLH 271)
Sermon
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: December-27-St-John-Apostle-ASBH-Final-b.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1042149556?share=copy2024-12-2751 minTrinity's Pastor WritesChrist’s Mass Day Divine Service – December 25, 2024Hymn “Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful” LW #41
Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14, Hebrews 1:1-12, St. John 1:1-14
Hymn of the Day “Of The Father’s Love Begotten” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #66, LW 36, TLH 98)
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: “Come, Your Hearts and Voices Raising” LW 48, TLH 90
“Now Sing We, No Rejoice” LW 47, TLH 92
“Once in Royal David’s City” LW 58
Closing Hymn: “A Great and Mighty Wonder” LW 51, TLH 76
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Christmas...2024-12-251h 08Trinity's Pastor WritesChristmas Matins – December 25, 2024Order of Matins, p.208 Lutheran Worship
Versicles, Venite
Hymn of the Day “From East to West” LW #43
Psalm 93, 100, 63, Hymn #9 Benedicite, omnia opera, Psalm 148 (See Insert)
Readings: Titus 3:4-7
Sermon
Te Deum, LW p.214
The Prayers
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Christmas-Dawn-Matins-2024-Online.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1042067381?share=copy
Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (II:63) The Annunciation of Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary in Luke 12024-12-2552 minTrinity's Pastor WritesChrist’s Mass Eve Divine Service – December 24, 2024Service of Light, LW p.250-255 Lutheran Worship
Psalm 96 (insert)
Isaiah 9:2-7
Hymn: “It Is A Time of Joy Today” ASBH (printed)
Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted
Readings: Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-14
Hymn “O Jesus Christ, All Praise to Thee” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #5, LW #35, TLH 80)
Sermon
Offertory: "Create in Me…" p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
Hymn: “Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” LW #240, TLH 307
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns:
“From Heaven Above to Earth I Come” LW 37 TLH 85
“Away in a Manger” LW 64
“Angels from the Realms of Glory” LW 50
Closing Hymn: “Silent Night” LW...2024-12-241h 09Trinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service for St. Thorlak, Bishop & Confessor – December 23, 2024Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted
Hymn of the Day: “I Know that My Redeemer Lives” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #69, LW #264)
Readings: Hebrews 13:7-17, Matthew 24:42-47
Sermon
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: December-23-St-Thorlak-ASBH-Final-2025.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1041544921?share=copy2024-12-2347 minTrinity's Pastor WritesAdvent Four Divine Service – December 22, 2024Hymn “Comfort, Comfort These My People” LW 28, TLH 61
Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted.
Readings: Isaiah 40:1-8, Philippians 4:4-7, St. John 1:19-28
Hymn of the Day: “To Jordan came our Lord, the Christ” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #4, LW #223)
Sermon
Offertory: "Create in Me…" p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
Hymn: “Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness” LW 239, TLH 305
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “O Bride of Christ, Rejoice” LW 20, TLH 57
“Come, O Long-Expected Jesus” LW 22
“Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel” LW 31, TLH 62
Closing Hymn: “Joy to the World” LW 53, TLH 87
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Bul...2024-12-221h 09Trinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #16 on Exodus Chapter 14-15 – December 22, 2024We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapters fourteen & fifteen.
Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-14v10-31-Draft-Summer-2023.pdf
Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-15v1-21-Dec-2024.pdf
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL)2024-12-2248 minTrinity's Pastor WritesVespers for St. Thomas, Apostle – December 21, 2024Service of Light, LW p.250-255 Lutheran Worship
Psalm 9, 101
Hymn: “From All Thy Saints in Warfare, For All Thy Saints at Rest” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #69, LW #193 st.6)
Readings: Judges 6:36-40, Ephesians 2:19-22, St. John 20:24-31
Sermon
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: December-21-Psalms-for-St-Thomas-2024.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1041139341?share=copy2024-12-2135 minTrinity's Pastor WritesMatins on Ember Friday in Advent – December 20, 2024Order of Matins, p.208 Lutheran Worship
Office Hymn "Lo, He Comes with Clouds Descending" LW #15, HS98 #802
Psalmody: Psalm 132, 98
Readings: Isaiah 11:1-5, St. Luke 1:39-47
Catechism: Lord’s Prayer
Sermon
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Ember-Days-Advent-Matins-12-18-20-2025-Online.pdf
Psalms: 2024-Psalms-for-Ember-Days-in-Advent.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1040416872?share=copy2024-12-2047 minTrinity's Pastor WritesCatechesis Advent Four – December 18, 2024On 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 Testimony of John" (St. John 1:19-28), which is the Holy Gospel for Fourth Sunday in Advent.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Word Supreme, Before Creation” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #72), Small Catechism, Holy Baptism, Questions 1 & 2 and their meanings, and 1 Peter 3:21.
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Servic...2024-12-1859 minTrinity's Pastor WritesMatins on Ember Wednesday in Advent – December 18, 2024Order of Matins, p.208 Lutheran Worship
Office Hymn “O People, Rise and Labor” LW 25
Psalmody: Psalm 132, 98
Readings: Isaiah 2:2-5, St. Luke 1:26-38
Catechism: Lord’s Prayer
Sermon
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Ember-Days-Advent-Matins-12-18-20-2025-Online.pdf
Psalms: 2024-Psalms-for-Ember-Days-in-Advent.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1039429708?share=copy2024-12-1846 minTrinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service Advent Three – December 15, 2024Hymn “On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry” LW 14, TLH 63
Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted
Readings: Malachi 3:1-6, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, St. Matthew 11:2-10
Hymn of the Day “The Only Son from Heaven” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #3, LW72)
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: “Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding” LW 18, TLH 60
“Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” LW 82, TLH 59
“When All the World Was Cursed” LW 187, TLH 272
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin...2024-12-1554 minTrinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #15 on Exodus 14 – December 15, 2024Bible Class #15 on Exodus Chapters Fourteen and Fifteen – December 15, 2024 Link to Live Stream
We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapters fourteen & fifteen.
Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-13v17-14v9-Draft-Summer-2023.pdf
Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-14v10-31-Draft-Summer-2023.pdf
Overhead 3: Text-for-Exodus-15v1-21-Dec-2024.pdf
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1037203534?share=copy2024-12-1558 minTrinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service St. Lucy, Martyr – December 13, 2024Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted
Readings: Ecclesiasticus 51:1-7, 2 Corinthians 10:17-18, 11:1-2; Matthew 13:44-52
Hymn of the Day: “Rejoice, All Ye Believers” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #67, HS98 #801
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: December-13-St-Lucy-Martyr-Insert-2024.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1037221314?share=copy2024-12-1340 minTrinity's Pastor WritesCatechesis for Advent Three – December 11, 2024On 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 John's Question to Jesus (St. Matthew 11:2-11), which is the Holy Gospel for the Third Sunday in Advent.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Rejoice, All Ye Believers” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #67, HS98 #801, LSB 515), Small Catechism, Lord’s Prayer, Seventh Petition and meaning, and Romans 8:3-4.
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity L...2024-12-111h 04Trinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service Advent Two – December 8, 2024Hymn “O Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide” LW 32
Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted
Readings: Micah 4:1-7, Romans 15:4-13, St. Luke 21:25-36
Hymn of the Day “The Day is Surely Drawing Near” (insert from Augustana #2, LW462s4, TLH 611s7)
Sermon
Offertory: "Create in Me…" p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
Hymn: “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LW 237, TLH 311
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Lift Up Your Heads, You Mighty Gates” LW 24, TLH 73 third tune
“Come, O Precious Ransom” LW 34
“Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord” LW 33, TLH 91
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: A...2024-12-081h 04Trinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #14 on Exodus 13 – December 8, 2024We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapter thirteen.
Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-12v31-13v16-Draft-Summer-2023.pdf
Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-13v17-14v9-Draft-Summer-2023.pdf
Overhead 3: Text-for-Exodus-14v10-31-Draft-Summer-2023.pdf
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1034958476?share=copy2024-12-0854 minTrinity's Pastor WritesCatechesis for Second Sunday in Advent – December 4, 2024On 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 comfort we receive from the Second Coming of Christ (St. Luke 21:25-36), which is the Holy Gospel for the Second Sunday in Advent.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Of The Father’s Love Begotten” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #66, LSB 384, LW 36), Small Catechism, Lord’s Prayer, Seventh Petition and meaning, and Romans...2024-12-041h 00Trinity's Pastor WritesDivine Service Advent One – December 1, 2024Advent One Divine Service, December 1, 2024 at 10:15 AM Link to Live Stream
Hymn “The Advent of Our God” LW 12, TLH 68
Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Introit (insert), then Kyrie p.10 (Gloria in Excelsis Deo is omitted)
Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-18, Romans 13:11-14, St. Matthew 21:1-9
Hymn of the Day: “Savior of the Heathen, Come” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #1, LW 13, TLH 95)
Sermon
Offertory: "Create in Me…" p.18
General Prayer……… p.19-20
Hymn: “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LW 236, TLH 311
Exhortation p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LW 236, TLH 311
“O Lord, How Shall I Meet You” LW 19
“Hark the Glad Sound” LW 29, TLH 66
Closing Hymn “Prepare...2024-12-0156 minTrinity's Pastor WritesBible Class #13 on Exodus 12 – December 1, 2024We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapter twelve.
Handout: Chart-of-Plagues.pdf
Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-12v1-20-Draft-Summer-2023.pdf
Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-12v21-30-Draft-Summer-2023.pdf
Overhead 3: Text-for-Exodus-12v31-42-Draft-Summer-2023.pdf
Overhead 4: Pastor-Notes-Exodus-12.pdf
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
https://vimeo.com/1032825993?share=copy2024-12-0156 minTrinity's Pastor WritesVespers St. Andrew – November 30, 2024Order of Vespers, p. 224 Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Creator of the Stars of Night” (insert)
Psalms: 1, 143
Readings: Ezekiel 3:16-21, Romans 10:8-18, Matt 4:18-22
Office Hymn “Jesus Calls Us; o’er the Tumult” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #109, TLH 270)
Sermon
--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: St-Andrew-Vespers-for-Online-11-30-2024.pdf
https://vimeo.com/1034265306?share=copy
Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430 III:70 John One2024-11-3028 min
Catechesis - VideoCatechesis for Advent Two – November 30, 2022On 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 comfort we receive from the Second Coming of Christ (St. Luke 21:25-36), which is the Holy Gospel for the Second Sunday in Advent.
Learn-by-Heart will include “The Day Is Surely Drawing Near” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #2, LW #462, TLH #611), Small Catechism, Lord’s Prayer...2022-11-301h 06Catechesis - VideoCatechesis on Advent One – November 23, 2022On 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’ entry into Jerusalem on a donkey (St. Matthew 21:1-9), which is the Holy Gospel for the First Sunday in Advent.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Savior of the Heathen, Come” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #1, LW #13, TLH 95), Small Catechism, Lord’s Prayer, Fifth Petition and meaning, a...2022-11-231h 03