Bible Class #7 on “Triduum and Vigil,” March 22, 2026

Today, we will study an overview of the Triduum and the Easter Vigil in one session..
Handout 1: TRIDUUM-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf
Handout 2: Triduum-Service-Outline.pdf
Handout 3: EASTER-VIGIL-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies-online.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Bible Class #13 “Wisdom: Church Purposes, Part 7” – March 8, 2026

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).

Bible Class #12 “Wisdom: Church Purposes, Part 6” – March 1, 2026

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).

Bible Class #11 on “Wisdom: Church Purposes, Part 5” – February 22, 2026

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).

Bible Class #10 on “Wisdom: Church Purposes, Part 4” – February 8, 2026

Today, we will continue our study of the word “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on the purpose of the church.
Handout 1: Historical-Observations-Regarding-Mission-Jan-18-2026-B.pdf
Handout 2: Divine-Service-talk-Jan-18-2026.pdf
Handout 3: The-Great-Commission.pdf

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Bible Class #9 on “Wisdom: Church Purposes, Part 3” – January 18, 2026

Today, we will continue our study of the word “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on the purpose of the church.

Handout 1: Historical-Observations-Regarding-Mission-Jan-18-2026-B.pdf
Handout 2: The-Purpose-of-the-Church-with-verses-Class-6.pdf
Overhead: Evaluate-Mission-Models.pdf
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL)

Bible Class #8: “Wisdom: Church Purposes, Part 2” – January 11, 2026

Today, we will continue our study with Part 2 of “Wisdom: Church Purposes.”
Handout: The-Purpose-of-the-Church-with-verses-Class-6.pdf
Handout 2: The-Purpose-of-the-Church-Lutheran-Confessions.pdf
Overhead: Mission-Diagram.pdf

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).


Picture: Burning the Christmas tree after the Epiphany Service on January 6, 2026.  Jesus is the Light of the world!

Bible Class #7 on “Wisdom: Church Purposes, Part 1” – December 28, 2025

Today, we will study “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on the purpose of the church.
Handout: The-Purpose-of-the-Church-with-verses-Class-6.pdf
Handout 2: The-Purpose-of-the-Church-Lutheran-Confessions.pdf

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Bible Class #6 on “Wisdom” – December 14, 2025

Today, we will continue our study of the word “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on Glorifying God.
Overhead 1:  giving-Glory-to-God.pdf
Overhead 2: The-Purpose-of-Christian-Theology-for-Man.pdf

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Bible Class #5 on “Wisdom” – December 7, 2025

Today, we will continue our study of the word “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on the purposes for the individual Christian and the corporate church.
Overhead 1: Luther-on-Wisdom-including-vocation.pdf
Overhead 2: Giving-Glory-to-God.pdf

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Picture: Candle two of the Advent Wreath.