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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 Abomination of Desolation” (St. Matthew 24:15-28), which is the Holy Gospel for Third Last Sunday in the Church Year(Trinity 25). Learn-by-Heart will include “Consumed by Flame, the Weary World”   (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Lord’s Prayer, Fourth Petition and meaning, and 1 Thessalonians 4:14. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-3rd-Last-Sunday-11-04-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Consumed-by-Flame-the-Weary-World.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book https://vimeo.com/1240516633?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

If you might be interested in joining Trinity Lutheran Church, this is the course for you! Handout 1: The-Basics-of-Lutheran-Teaching-Class-5-Nov-1-2026-b.pdf Overheads 1: Overheads-for-Basics-Class-5-Nov-1-2026.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1242050870?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Preservice Hymn: “For All the Saints” LW 191, TLH 463 Order of Confessional Service, p.227   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Order of Divine Service, p.9   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal  Readings:  Deuteronomy 33:1-3, Rev 7:2-17, Mt 5:1-12 Hymn of the Day: “Christ Is Our Corner-Stone”   (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #106, LW 209, TLH 465) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 Remembrance of the Faithful Departed General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Come Humble Soul” (insert) Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Behold a Host Arrayed in White” LW 192, TLH 656 Hymns:  HS98 #849, #850, #851, #852, #853 Magnificat, p.228-230 (insert) –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: All-Saints-Day-Cover-11-01-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1241809169?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:342  2 Kings 2), Elijah Goes to Heaven, Bears Eats Boys

Today, we will study an overview of the second part of the Trinity Season in one session. Handout 1:  TRINITY-SEASON-End-Part-F-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1239246370?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” ASBH 22, LW 298, TLH 262 Readings:  Is 55:1-11, Rev 14:6-7, Mt 11:12-15 Hymn of the Day: “Lord, Keep Us in Thy Word and Work”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #107) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn:  “Gracious Savior, Gentle Shepherd” LW 475 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Salvation Unto Us Has Come” LW 355, TLH 377 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Reformation-Day-Cover-10-31-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1240313613?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:325  1 Kings 10), Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon

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.  The dialog sermon explains the 144,000 and the Great Multitude (Revelation 7:2-17), which is the Holy Gospel for All Saints’ Day. Learn-by-Heart will include “Come, Lord, Thyself with Grace Abounding” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), the third petition of the Lord’s Prayer and meaning from Luther’s Small Catechism and St. Matthew 5:3. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-All-Saints-Day-10-28-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Come-Lord-Thyself-with-Grace-Abounding.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book https://vimeo.com/1238199538/1f16d991bc?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Jeremiah 26:16-19, 1 Peter 1:3-9, St. John 15:17-21 Hymn “From All Thy Saints in Warfare, For All Thy Saints at Rest – St. Simon & St. Jude” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #104) –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: October-28-St-Simon-and-St-Jude-Apostles-Insert-2025.pdf https://vimeo.com/1239261500?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “In You Is Gladness” LW 442 Readings:  Hosea 13:14, Ephesians 6:10-17, John 4:46-54 Hymn of the Day: “By Grace I’m Saved, Grace Free and Boundless”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #59, LW 351, TLH 373) 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: “Lord Jesus Christ, Will You Not Stay” LW 344 “Fight the Good Fight” LW 299 “In You, Lord, I Have Put My Trust” LW 406 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Twenty-First-Cover-10-25-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1237025602?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:315  1 Kings 3), Solomon’s Wisdom with Disputed Child

Today, we will continue our study of the Two Lists found in Galatians 5:19-22 and 5:22-23. Overhead 1: Overheads-for-Gal-5v19-and-5v22-Two-Lists.pdf Handout 1: Galatians_5_Works_of_the_Flesh_and_Fruit_of_the_Spirit.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1237046971?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.  The dialog sermon explains Jesus’ teaching on the nobleman’s son at Capernaum (St. John 4:46-54), which is the Holy Gospel for the Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity. Learn-by-Heart will include “Come Humble Soul”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, second petition to the Lord’s Prayer and meaning, and 2 Corinthians 4:6. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-21-10-21-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Come-Humble-Soul.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book https://vimeo.com/1236041205?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

If you might be interested in joining Trinity Lutheran Church, this is the course for you! Handout 1: The-Basics-of-Lutheran-Teaching-Class-4-Oct-11-2026.pdf Overheads 1: Overheads-for-Basics-Class-4-Oct-18-2026.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1237009260?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Now Let Us Come Before Him” LW 184, TLH 122 Readings:  Isaiah 65:1-2, Ephesians 5:15-21, Matthew 22:1-14 Hymn of the Day: “How Lovely Shines the Morning Star” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #58, TLH 546) 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: “Jerusalem the Golden” LW 309, TLH 613 “O God, Forsake Me Not” LW 372 “Let Me Be Yours Forever” LW 257, TLH 334 “How Firm a Foundation” LW 411, TLH 427 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Twenty-Cover-10-18-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1236997286?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:313  1 Kings 2), David’s Death, Solomon Approached by Bathsheba

Today, we will study an overview of the 20th to 24th Sunday after Trinity in one session. Handout 1:  TRINITY-SEASON-Part-E-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1234853181?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Matins, p. 7  The ASBH Psalter Hymn “From All Thy Saints in Warfare, For All Thy Saints at Rest – St. Luke” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #105) Psalms:  147, 45, 138 Readings:  Isaiah 35:5-8, 2 Tim 4:5-15, Lk 10:1-9 Sermon Hymn “Send Now, O Lord, to Every Place” LW 316, TLH 506 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: October-18-St-Luke-Matins-2026-1.pdf https://vimeo.com/1234830518?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Vespers, p.29   The ASBH Psalter Psalms: Psalm 8, 23, 34 Readings: Ecclesiasticus 44:16-20, Romans 8:35-39, St. John 12:24-26 Hymn:  “Oh, How Blest Are Ye Whose Toils Are Ended”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #102) Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: October-17-St-Ignatius-Vespers-2026-1.pdf