Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Ecclesiasticus 45:1-6, 2 Samuel 7:4,8-16, St. Matthew 1:18-21
Hymn of the Day: “In House and Home Where Man and Wife” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #83)
Sermon
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: St-Joseph-Spouse-of-BVM-March-19-ASBH.pdf
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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 “Children of the Devil” (St. John 8:42-59), which is the Holy Gospel for the Fifth Sunday in Lent.
The teaching for Learn-by-Heart will include hymn “Full of Reverence at Thy Word” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Christian Questions with their Answers, 1-9, and John 8:42.
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Judica-3-18-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Full-of-Reverence-at-Thy-Word.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf
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Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Hebrews 7:23-27, St. Matthew 25:14-23
Hymn of the Day “Look from Thy Sphere of Endless Day” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #81)
Sermon
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: March-17-St-Patrick-.pdf
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Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn “When All Thy Mercies, O My God” LW 196, TLH 31
Readings: Isaiah 49:8-13, Galatians 4:21-31, St. John 6:1-15
Hymn of the Day: “Christ the Life of All the Living” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #23, LW 94, TLH 151)
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: “The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want” LW 416
“By Grace I’m Saved, Grace Free and Boundless” LW 351, TLH 373
“In the Cross of Christ I Glory” LW 101, TLH 354
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Laetare-Cover-3-15-2026-Online-b.pdf
Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:62 Exodus 1) The Death of Joseph, New Pharaoh with Midwives
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Today, we will study an overview of the Passion Season in one session.
Handout 1: PASSION-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf
Handout 2: TENEBRAE-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
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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 feeding of the five thousand (John 6:1-15), which is the Holy Gospel for Laetare (Lent 4) Sunday.
The teaching for Learn-by-Heart will include hymn “Lamb of God, O Paschal Victim” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Sacrament of the Altar, question five, and John 6:33.
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Laetare-3-11-2026-online.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Lamb-of-God-O-Paschal-Victim.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf
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Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn “How Blest Are They Who Hear God’s Word” LW 222
Readings: 2 Samuel 22:1-7, Ephesians 5:1-9, St. Luke 11:14-28
Hymn of the Day: “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #22, LW 298, TLH 262)
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
“Jesus, Priceless Treasure” LW 270, TLH 347
“Renew Me, O Eternal Light” LW 373, TLH 398
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Oculi-Cover-3-8-2026-Online.pdf
Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:61 Genesis 50) Jacob’s Bones Are Taken to Canaan
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Today, we will continue our study of the word “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on the purpose of the church.
Handout 1: Mercy-Work-.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
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Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn “Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus” LW 381
Readings: Isaiah 40:20-25, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7, St. Matthew 15:21-28
Hymn of the Day: “O Faithful God, We Worship Thee” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #21, TLH 321)
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: “O God, Forsake Me Not” LW 372
“When in the Hour of Deepest Need” LW 428, TLH 522
“You Will I Love, My Strength” LW 375
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Reminiscere-Cover-3-1-2026-Online.pdf
Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:58, Genesis 46) Jacob Comes to Egypt, Jacob Before Pharaoh
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Today, we will continue our study of the word “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on the purpose of the church.
Handout 1: Two_Kinds_of_Christian_Social_Work.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
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