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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Order of Matins, p. 7 ASBH Psalter
Pre-Service Hymn: “Baptized into Your Name Most Holy” LW #224
Office Hymn “O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #20, TLH 313)
Psalmody: Psalm 25, 6, 91
Readings: Ezekiel 18:20-28, St. John 5:1-15
Catechism: Lord’s Supper
Sermon
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Bulletin: Ember-Days-in-Lent-Friday-2-27-2026-Online.pdf
Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:69, Exod. 8) Plague of Frogs
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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 Canaanite Woman” (St. Matthew 15:21-28), which is the Holy Gospel for Lent Two.
The teaching for Learn-by-Heart will include hymn “Seek Ye Who Will Some Other Way” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Sacrament of the Altar, question three, and Philippians 3:9 or 1 Corinthians 2:14.
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Reminiscere-2-25-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Seek-Ye-Who-Will-Some-Other-Way.pdf
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Order of Matins, p. 7 ASBH Psalter
Pre-Service Hymn: “Baptized into Your Name Most Holy” LW #224
Office Hymn “O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #20, TLH 313)
Psalmody: Psalm 25, 6, 91
Readings: Exodus 24:12-18, St. Matthew 12:38-50
Catechism: Lord’s Supper
Sermon
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Bulletin: Ember-Days-in-Lent-Wednesday-2-25-2026-Online.pdf
Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:68, Exod. 5) Moses and Aaron Visit Pharaoh
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Order 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
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Hymn “Stars of the Morning, So Gloriously Bright” LW 190
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: “Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us” LW 402
“O God, O Lord of Heaven and Earth” LW 319
My Faith Looks Up to Thee” LW 378, TLH 394
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Invocabit-Cover-2-22-2026-Online.pdf
Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:56, Genesis 45) Judah Intercedes for Benjamin as Brothers Return
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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: Divine-Service-talk-Jan-18-2026.pdf
Handout 2: Two-Type-of-Mission.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
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This 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 “Jesus, Brightness of the Father” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Sacrament of the Altar questions one and two and their meanings, and Psalm 51:17.
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Ash-Wednesday-2-18-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Jesus-Brighten-of-the-Father.pdf
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