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Catechesis for 3rd Sunday after Trinity – June 17, 2026

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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 Lost Sheep and Lost Coin (St. Luke 15:1-10), which is the Holy Gospel for the Third Sunday after Trinity.
Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Almighty God They Word is Cast” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), the Daily Prayers from Luther’s Small Catechism(Ask a Blessing, Returning Thanks), and St. Luke 15:2.

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-Three-6-17-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Almighty-God-Thy-Word-is-Cast.pdf
Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book

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Divine Service on David Henkel, Pastor & Confessor – June 15, 2026

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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings:  Galatians 2:16-21, John 8:31-36
Hymn of the Day: “Rise Ye Children of Salvation” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #90)
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Bulletin: June-15-David-Henkel-Insert-2026.pdf

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Divine Service Trinity Two – June 14, 2026

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Order of Divine Service I, p. 136 Lutheran Worship
Hymn “Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus” LW 381
Readings:  Isaiah 25:6-9, 1 John 3:13-18, St. Luke 14:16-24
Hymn of the Day: “The Mouth of Fools Doth God Confess” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #40, ELHB #277)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Your Table I Approach” LW 249, TLH 310
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “We Give You But Your Own” LW 405
“One Thing’s Needful” LW 277
“Come Unto Me, Ye Weary” LW 345, TLH 276

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Trinity-Two-Cover-6-14-2026-Online.pdf

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:146  Numbers 13), Grapes on a Pole from the Promised Land

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Eldona Synod Sermon for June 3 2026

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The 2026 Evangelical Lutheran Diocese of North America (Eldona) meet in Synod from June 2-June 6, 2026 at Salem Lutheran Church in Malone, TX.  This sermon on Acts 5 was preached at Matins on Wednesday, June 3.

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

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Divine Service Holy Trinity Sunday – May 31, 2026

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Order of Divine Service I, p. 136 Lutheran Worship
Hymn: “O Holy Spirit, Enter In” LW 160, TLH 235
Readings:  Ezekiel 18:30-32, Romans 11:33-36, St. John 3:1-15
Athanasian Creed, p.39-40
Hymn of the Day: “We All Believe in One True God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #38, LW 212, TLH 252)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Holy God, We Praise Your Name” LW 171, TLH 250
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Glory Be to God the Father” LW 173, TLH 244
“Come, Holy Ghost, Our Soul’s Inspire” LW 157
“From All That Dwell Below the Skies” LW 440
“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” LW 247

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

Service Bulletin: Holy-Trinity-Sunday-Cover-5-31-2026-Online.pdf

Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:132  Numbers 1), The Census

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Vespers on Ember Saturday in Pentecost – May 30, 2026

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Order of Vespers, p.224  Lutheran Worship
Office Hymn:  “Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” LW 240
Psalmody:  Psalm 104, 68
Readings:  Joel 2:23-27, Luke 5:17-26
Catechism;  Lord’s Supper
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: 2026-Ember-Pentecost-Vespers-Cover-5-30-2026-online.pdf

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Matins on Ember Friday in Pentecost – May 29, 2026

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Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship
Office Hymn:  “Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” LW 240
Psalmody:  Psalm 104, 68
Readings:  Joel 2:23-27, Luke 5:17-26
Catechism;  Lord’s Supper
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: 2026-Ember-Pentecost-Matins-Cover-5-27-29-2026-Online.pdf

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Catechesis for Trinity Sunday – May 27, 2026

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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 night meeting of Nicodemas with Jesus (St. John 3:1-17), which is the Holy Gospel for Holy Trinity Sunday.
Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Come Thou Almighty King” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, the Daily Prayers from Luther’s Small Catechism(Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer),  and St. John 3:5-6

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

Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-Sunday-5-27-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Come-Thou-Almighty-King.pdf
Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 form ASBH Psalter Book

 

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Matins on Ember Wednesday in Pentecost – May 27, 2026

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Order of Matins, p. 208 Lutheran Worship
Office Hymn:  “Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” LW 240
Psalmody:  Psalm 104, 68
Readings:  Acts 2:14-21, John 6:44-52
Catechism:  Lord’s Supper
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: 2026-Ember-Pentecost-Matins-Cover-5-27-29-2026-Online.pdf

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:114  Leviticus 10), Unauthorized Fire

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Divine Service Pentecost Tuesday – May 26, 2026

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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn of the Day: “Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #37, LW 154, TLH 224)
Readings:  Isaiah 57:15-21, Acts 8:14-17, St. John 10:1-10
Hymn “I Am Trusting You, Lord Jesus” LW 408
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Pentecost-Tuesday-Cover-2026.pdf

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Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:107  Leviticus 1), God Speaks to Moses, Aaron and his Sons

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