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Live Stream of Catechesis at 6:30 PM on August 19, 2026

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Catechesis to prepare for the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, August 19, 2026     Link to Live Stream

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 Jesus’ healing of the deaf and mute man (St. Mark 7:31-37), which is the Holy Gospel for the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity.
Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “In God’s Name We Begin Today” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Seventh & Eighth Commandments and meaning, and Ephesians 2:8-9.

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-12-8-19-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-In-Gods-Name-We-Begin-Today.pdf
Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book

Divine Service Trinity Eleven – August 16, 2026

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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn “How Precious Is the Book Divine” LW 332
Readings:  2 Samuel 22:21-29, 1 Corinthians 15:1-10, Luke 18:9-14
Hymn of the Day: “All Mankind Fell in Adam’s Fall” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #49, LW 363, TLH 369)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Here, O My Lord, I See You Face to Face” LW 243
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns:
“We Have a Sure Prophetic Word” LW 340
“I Lay My Sins on Jesus” LW 366
“Delay Not, Delay Not, O Sinner, Draw Near” LW 349

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Trinity-Eleven-Cover-8-16-2026-Online.pdf(opens in new tab)

Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:260  1 Samuel 10), The King is Anointed

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Divine Service Trinity Ten – August 9, 2026

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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn “Come, Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs” LW 204
Readings:  Jeremiah 7:1-7, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Luke 19:41-48
Hymn of the Day: “My Jesus, As Thou Wilt” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #48, TLH 420)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “I Come, O Lord, to Thy Communion” stanzas 1-10 (ASBH, LW 242, TLH 315)
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns:
“Today Thy Mercy Call Us” LW 347 or “Lord of the Church, We Humbly Pray” LW261
“For Jerusalem You’re Weeping” LW 390, TLH 419
“I Come, O Lord, to Thy Communion” stanzas 11-21 (ASBH, LW 242, TLH 315)
Closing Hymn: “Abide with Us, Our Savior” LW 287

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Trinity-Ten-Cover-8-09-2026-Online.pdf

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:256  1 Samuel 5), Ark Captured and Rat Infestation

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Divine Service Trinity Nine – August 2, 2026

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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn “O Day of Rest and Gladness” LW 203
Readings:  1 Chronicles 10:6-13, 1 Corinthians 10:6-13, Luke 16:1-9
Hymn of the Day: “Oh, Blest the House, Whate’er Befall” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #47, LW 467, TLH 625)
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:
“To You, Omniscient Lord of All” LW 234
“Savior, Thy Dying Love” LW 374
“Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us” LW 402
Closing Hymn: “How Blest Are They Who Hear God’s Word” LW 222

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Trinity-Nine-Cover-8-2-2026-B-Online.pdf

Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:252 1 Samuel 1), Elkanah’s Home

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Catechesis Trinity Nine – July 29, 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.  This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains Jesus’ teaching on the shrewd manager (St. Luke 16:1-13), which is the Holy Gospel for the Ninth Sunday after Trinity.

Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Ye Baptized People, One and All” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Sixth Commandment and meaning, and St. Luke 16:9.

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

Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Trinity-9-07-29-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn:  ASBH-Ye-Baptized-People-One-and-All.pdf
Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book

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Divine Service Trinity Eight – July 26, 2026

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The Sacrament of Holy Baptism
Hymn “At Jesus’ Feet Our Infant Sweet”  (Insert)
The Baptism of Oliver Craig Henson  ASBH, p.217-220

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings:  Jeremiah 15:19-21, Romans 8:12-17, Matthew 7:15-23
Hymn of the Day: “The Will of God Is Always Best” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #46, LW 425, TLH 517)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” LW #240
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “In God, My Faithful God” LW 421, TLH 526
“For Me to Live Is Jesus” LW 267, TLH 597
“O Day Full of Grace” LW 163
Closing Hymn: “Savior, Again to Your Dear Name” LW 221, TLH 47

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Trinity-Eight-Cover-7-26-2026-B-Online.pdf

Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:205  Joshua 3-4), The Walls of Jericho
 

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Catechesis Trinity Eight – July 22, 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.
This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains “False Prophets and False Fruits” (St. Matthew 7:15-23), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Eight.
Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Now Let All Loudly Sing Praises” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Sixth Commandment and meaning, and St. Matthew 5:19.

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-8-07-22-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Now-Let-All-Loudly-Sing-Praise.pdf
Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book

 

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Divine Service Trinity Seven – July 19, 2026

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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn #196 “When All Your Mercies, O My God”
Readings:  Jeremiah 31:23-25, Romans 6:19-23, Mark 8:1-9
Hymn of the Day: “Wondrous King, All-Glorious” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #45, TLH 41)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn:  “I Come to Thee O Blessed Lord” (ASBH, TLH 330)
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns:
“O God, O Lord of Heaven and Earth” LW 319
“O Savior, Precious Savior” LW 282
“Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good” LW 452
Closing Hymn: “Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer” LW 220, TLH 54

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin:  Trinity-Seven-Cover-7-19-2026-B-Online.pdf

Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:200 Deuteronomy 24), Moses Dies

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Catechesis Trinity Seven – July 15, 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.  This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains Jesus’ feeding of the 4,000 (St. Mark 8:1-9), which is the Holy Gospel for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity.
Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “God Is The Giver” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Fourth and Fifth Commandments and meanings, and St. Matthew 6:33.

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

Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-7-07-15-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-God-is-the-Giver.pdf
Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book

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Divine Service – Trinity Six – July 12, 2026

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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn “This Is the Day the Lord Has Made” LW 200
Readings:  Exodus 20:1-17, Romans 6:3-11, St. Matthew 5:20-26
Hymn of the Day: “The Man a Godly Life Might Live” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #44, LW 331, TLH 287)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness” LW 239
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns:
“Feed Your Children, God Most Holy” LW 468, TLH 659
“May We Your Precepts, Lord, Fulfil” LW 389
“Baptized Into Your Name Most Holy” LW 224
“All Mankind Fell in Adam’s Fall” LW 363, TLH 369
Closing Hymn: “Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord” LW 219

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Trinity-Six-Cover-7-12-2026-Online.pdf

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:156  Numbers 21-22), Balaam’s Prophesy and the Donkey

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