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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 true worship of God (St. Luke 14:1-11), which is taught in the Holy Gospel for the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity. Learn-by-Heart will include “And Wilt Thou Pardon, Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Apostles’ Creed, 2nd Article and meaning, and Proverbs 25:14 and Ephesians 4:1. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-17-09-23-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-And-Wilt-Thou-Pardon-Lord.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book https://vimeo.com/1227559243?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Matins, p. 7  The ASBH Psalter Office Hymn: “Prayer Is the Soul’s Sincere Desire” TLH 454 Psalmody:  Psalm 1, 33, 16 Readings:  Amos 9:13-15, Nehemiah 8:1-10, Mark 9:16-28 Sermon Prayers –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: 2026-Ember-September-Matins-Sep-23-25-and-26-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1228887717?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:288  2 Samuel 3), Abner with David

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 #102) Readings:  Ezekiel 1:4-14, Proverbs 3:1-6, Ephesians 4:7-16, Matthew 9:9-13 Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: September-21-St-Matthew-Apostle-and-Evangelist-2025-online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1228563296?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-2-Sep-20-2026.pdf Overheads 1: Overheads-for-Basics-Class-2-Sep-20-2026.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1228546454?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies” LW 480 Readings:  Deut. 32:39-40, Ephesians 3:13-21, Luke 7:11-17 Hymn of the Day: “Now Lay We Calmly in the Grave” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #54) 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: “Jesus, Lover of My Soul” LW 508 “When in the House of Deepest Need” LW 428 “In the Very Midst of Life” LW 265 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Sixteen-Cover-9-20-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1226383037?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:290  2 Samuel 6), Ark brought to Jerusalem

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Handout 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-4-6.pdf Overhead 1: Galatians-Class-38-Overhead.pdf Overhead 2: Galatians-Class-39-Overhead.pdf Overhead 3: Galatians-Class-40-Overhead.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1226404302?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 “The Raising of Widow’s Son from Nain” (St. Luke 7:11-17), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Sixteen. Learn-by-Heart will include “All Praise and Thanks to God Most High” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Apostles’ Creed, 2nd Article and meaning, and Ephesians 2:4-5. –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-16-09-16-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-All-Praise-and-Thanks-to-God-Most-High.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book https://vimeo.com/1225456084?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

If you might be interested in joining Trinity Lutheran Church, this is the course for you! Come and find out with the first four classes being held February 12, 19, 26, and March 5. Overhead 1: Overheads-for-Basics-Class-1-Feb-12-2023.pdf Handout 1: The-Basics-of-Lutheran-Teaching-Class-1-Sep-13-2026.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1226369765?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “O Holy, Blessed Trinity” LW 479 Readings:  Deut. 6:4-7, Galatians 5:25-6:10, Matthew 6:24-34 Hymn of the Day: “Why Art Thou Thus Cast Down, My Heart?” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #53) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “O Jesus, Blessed Lord, My Praise” LW 245, TLH 309 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Jesus, Still Lead On” LW 386 “All Depends on Our Possessing” LW 415 “I Leave All Things to God’s Direction” LW 429, TLH 529 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Fifteen-Cover-9-13-2026-Online.pdf Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:284  1 Samuel 31), King Saul and his Sons Die

Today, we will study an overview of the 16th to 20th Sundays after Trinity in one session. Handout 1: TRINITY-SEASON-Part-D-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1224402431?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 "Do Not Worry" (St. Matthew 6:24-34), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Fifteen. Learn-by-Heart will include “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Only!” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, First Article of the Apostles' Creed and meaning, and St. Matthew 6:33. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-15-9-9-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Jesus-Jesus-Jesus-Only.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book https://vimeo.com/1223522199?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Awake, My Soul, and with the Sun” LW 478 Readings:  Jeremiah 17:13-14, Galatians 5:16-24, Luke 17:11-19 Hymn of the Day: “Show Pity, Lord! O Lord, Forgive!”   (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #52) 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: “Praise the Almighty” LW 445 “The Law of God Is Good and Wise” LW 329 “Now Thank We All Our God” LW 443, TLH 36 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Fourteen-Cover-9-6-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1222494142?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:280  1 Samuel 27), Fighting alongside the Philistines

Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Overhead 1:  Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-4-6.pdf Overhead 2: Galatians-Class-34-Overhead-1.pdf Overhead 3: Galatians-Class-36-Overhead.pdf Overhead 4: Galatians-Class-37-Overhead.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1222480009?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 Ten Lepers" (St. Luke 17:11-19), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Fourteen. Learn-by-Heart will include “Light of Light, Enlighten Me”   (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Close of the Commandments and meaning, and Hebrews 11:6. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-14-9-2-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Light-of-Light-Enlighten-Me.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book https://vimeo.com/1221638083?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “To Your Temple” LW 207 Readings:  Leviticus 18:1-5, Gal 3:15-22, Lk 10:23-37 Hymn of the Day: “Jesus, Priceless Treasure”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #51, LW 270, TLH 347) 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: “Oh, How Great Is Your Compassion” LW 364 “O God of Mercy, God of Light” LW 397 “By Grace I’m Saved” LW 351 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: https://trinityh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Trinity-Thirteen-Cover-8-30-2026-Online.pdf(opens in new tab) https://vimeo.com/1220877932?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:268  1 Samuel 17) David and Goliath