Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn “God Himself Is Present” LW 206
Readings:  Isa 29:18-19, 2 Cor. 3:4-11, Mark 7:31-37
Hymn of the Day: “O Christ, Our True and Only Light” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #50, LW 314, TLH 512)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” (ASBH, LW 237, TLH 311)
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns:
“The Gospel Shows the Father’s Grace” LW 330
“My Soul, Now Praise Your Maker” LW 453, TLH 34
“O Christ, Our Light, O Radiance True” LW 314

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Trinity-Twelve-Cover-8-23-2026-Online.pdf(opens in new tab)

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:267  1 Samuel 16), David is Anointed

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn “With The Lord Begin Your Task” LW 483
Readings:  Jeremiah 16:14-21, 1 Peter 3:8-15, St. Luke 5:1-11
Hymn of the Day: “My Inmost Heart Now Raises” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #43, TLH 548)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: ASBH “An Awe-Full Mystery is Here” (TLH 304)
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns:
“Take My Life, O Lord, Renew” LW 404
“How Can I Thank You, Lord” LW 385
“Entrust Your Days and Burdens” LW 427
Closing Hymn:  “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing” LW 218

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Trinity-Five-Cover-7-5-2026-Online-b.pdf

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:155  Numbers 21), Bronze Serpent on a Pole

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