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Catechesis for Easter – April 1, 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 Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ (St. Mark 16:1-8), which is the Holy Gospel for Easter Sunday.
The teaching for Learn-by-Heart will include hymn “Christ Is Arisen” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Christian Questions with their Answers, 17-20, and Job 19:25-27.

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Resurrection-4-1-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Christ-is-Risen.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf

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Divine Service Holy Wednesday – April 1, 2026

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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings:  Isaiah 62:11-63:7, Revelation 1:5b-7, St. Luke 22:1-23:43
Hymn “Grant Lord Jesus, that My Healing” LW 95
Sermon
Hymn “Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted” LW 116, TLH 153

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Holy-Wednesday-Cover-4-1-2026-Online.pdf

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:73 Exodus 10) The Plague of Locusts

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Divine Service Holy Tuesday – March 31, 2026

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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings:  Jeremiah 11:18-20, 1 Timothy 6:12-14, St. Mark 14:1-15:46
Hymn “Upon the Cross Extended” LW 121, TLH 171
Sermon
Hymn “Jesus, Refuge of the Weary” LW 90

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Holy-Tuesday-Cover-3-31-2026-Online.pdf

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:72 Exodus 9) The Plague of Hail

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Divine Service Holy Monday – March 30, 2026

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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings:  Isaiah 50:5-10, 1 Peter 2:21-24, St. John 12:1-43
Hymn “Christ the Life of All the Living” LW 94
Sermon
Hymn “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” LW 115

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Holy-Monday-Cover-3-30-2026-Online.pdf

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:71 Exodus 9) The Plague of Boils

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Divine Service Palm Sunday – March 29, 2026

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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Palm Sunday Procession (Matthew 21:1-9)
Hymn “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” LW 102, TLH 160
Readings:  Zechariah 9:9-10, Philippians 2:5-11, St. Matthew 26:1-27:66
Hymn of the Day: “Lamb of God, Pure and Holy” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #25, LW 208, TLH 146)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Invited, Lord, by Boundless Grace” TLH 308
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “The Royal Banners Forward Go” LW 103, TLH 168
“Jesus, I Will Ponder Now”  LW 109
“Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” LW 106, TLH 161
Closing Hymn: “Glory Be To Jesus” LW 98

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Palmarum-Cover-3-29-2026-Online.pdf

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:64 Exodus 3) The Burning Bush

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Divine Service on The Annunciation of Our Lord – March 25, 2026

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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings:  Isaiah 7:10-14, Galations 4:4-7, St. Luke 1:26-38
Hymn: “All Glory Be to God on High” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #83/84, LW 215, TLH 237)
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Bulletin: The-Annunciation-of-Our-Lord-1-year-Propers-Mar-25-ASBH-Online.pdf

Catechesis for Palm Sunday – March 25, 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 Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ (St. Matthew 26:1-27:66), which is the Holy Gospel for Palmarum (Lent 6) Sunday.
The teaching for Learn-by-Heart will include hymn “Glad Hosanna! David’s Son” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Christian Questions with their Answers, 10-16, and 2 Corinthians 5:21.

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Palmarum-3-25-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Glad-Hosanna-Davids-Son.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf

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Divine Service Judica Sunday, March 22, 2026

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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn “To Thy Temple I Repair” LW 207 TLH 2
Readings:  Genesis 12:1-3, Hebrews 9:11-15, St. John 8:46-59
Hymn of the Day: “Lord Jesus Christ, True Man and God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #24)
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: “When Over Sin I Sorrow” LW 367, TLH 152
“Lord Jesus Christ, My Life, My Light” TLH 148
“How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds” LW 279

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Judica-Cover-3-22-2026-Online.pdf

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:63 Exodus 1) Moses Found in the Water

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Divine Service St. Joseph, Spouse and Guardian – March 19, 2026

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Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Ecclesiasticus 45:1-6, 2 Samuel 7:4,8-16, St. Matthew 1:18-21
Hymn of the Day: “In House and Home Where Man and Wife” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #83)
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: St-Joseph-Spouse-of-BVM-March-19-ASBH.pdf

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Catechesis Judica/Lent Five – March 18, 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 “Children of the Devil” (St. John 8:42-59), which is the Holy Gospel for the Fifth Sunday in Lent.
The teaching for Learn-by-Heart will include hymn “Full of Reverence at Thy Word” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Christian Questions with their Answers, 1-9, and John 8:42.

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Judica-3-18-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Full-of-Reverence-at-Thy-Word.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf

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