Matins of Ember Wednesday – February 25, 2026

Posted on February 24, 2026February 25, 2026 by luther

Order of Matins, p. 7 ASBH Psalter
Pre-Service Hymn: “Baptized into Your Name Most Holy” LW #224
Office Hymn “O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #20, TLH 313)
Psalmody: Psalm 25, 6, 91
Readings: Exodus 24:12-18, St. Matthew 12:38-50
Catechism: Lord’s Supper
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Bulletin: Ember-Days-in-Lent-Wednesday-2-25-2026-Online.pdf

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:68, Exod. 5) Moses and Aaron Visit Pharaoh

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Divine Service St. Matthias, Apostle – February 24, 2026

Posted on February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 by luther

Order of Divine Service I, p.136 Lutheran Worship
Readings: Acts 1:15-26, 1 John 2:15-17, St. Matthew 11:25-30
Hymn “From All Thy Saints in Warfare…” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #81, LW #193, st 1, 12, 3)
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Bulletin: February-24-St-Matthias-Apostle-ASBH-On-line.pdf

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Divine Service Invocabit Sunday – February 22, 2026

Posted on February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 by luther

Hymn “Stars of the Morning, So Gloriously Bright” LW 190
Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Genesis 3:1-24, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, St. Matthew 4:1-11
Hymn of the Day: “O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #20, TLH 559)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior” LW 236, TLH 311
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us” LW 402
“O God, O Lord of Heaven and Earth” LW 319
My Faith Looks Up to Thee” LW 378, TLH 394

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Invocabit-Cover-2-22-2026-Online.pdf

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:56, Genesis 45) Judah Intercedes for Benjamin as Brothers Return

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Learn-by-Heart on Ash Wednesday – February 18, 2026

Posted on February 18, 2026February 19, 2026 by luther

This Wednesday night, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart from 6:30 to 7:00 PM. Although we normally follow Learn-by-Heart with a Catechesis service designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service (The Temptation of Christ in the Wilderness from St. Matthew 4:1-11), this Wednesday we will not. Instead, there will be a Divine Service for Ash Wednesday. Link to Ash Wednesday Divine Service
Learn-by-Heart will include “Jesus, Brightness of the Father” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Sacrament of the Altar questions one and two and their meanings, and Psalm 51:17.

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Ash-Wednesday-2-18-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Jesus-Brighten-of-the-Father.pdf

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Divine Service Ash Wednesday – February 18, 2026

Posted on February 18, 2026February 19, 2026 by luther

Hymn “From Depths of Woe I Cry to You” LW 230, TLH 329
Order of Confessional Service The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal (ASBH)
Invocation (p.7)
Versicles, Psalm 42   p.227
Exhortation    p.228-229
Confession/Absolution    p.230
Readings: Joel 3:1-10, Isaiah 59:12-21, Joel 2:12-19, 2 Peter 1:2-11, St. Matthew 6:16-21
Hymn of the Day: “When over Sin I Sorrow” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #19, LW 367, TLH 152)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray” LW 250, TLH 314
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “To You, Omniscient Lord of All” LW 234
“What is the World to Me” LW 418
“Not All the Blood of Beasts” LW 99, TLH 156

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Ash-Wednesday-Cover-2-18-2026-Online.pdf

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:52, Genesis 42) Joseph’s Brothers Come to Egypt

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Divine Service Quinquagesima Sunday – February 15, 2026

Posted on February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 by luther

Hymn “Jesus, Your Boundless Love So True” LW 280
Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Isaiah 35:3-7, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, St. Luke 18:31-43
Hymn of the Day: “If Thy Beloved Son, O God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #18, TLH 375)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, My Savior Blest” TLH 353
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Jesus, I Will Ponder Now” LW 109
“Entrust Your Days and Burdens” LW 427
“Savior, Thy Dying Love” LW 374
Closing Hymn: “Blest the Children of Our God” LW 370

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Quinquagesima-Cover-2-15-2026-Online.pdf

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:50, Genesis 41), Pharaoh’s Dreams

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Divine Service on Sexagesima Sunday – February 8, 2026

Posted on February 8, 2026February 9, 2026 by luther

Hymn “Take My Life, O Lord, Renew” LW 404
Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Isaiah 55:10-13, 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:9, St. Luke 8:4-15
Hymn of the Day: “May God Embrace Us with His Grace” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #17, LW 288, TLH 500)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, Life-Giving Bread” LW 248, TLH 312
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
“I Walk in Danger All the Way” LW 391
“Almighty God, Your Word is Cast” LW 342
“Who Trusts in God a Strong Abode” LW 414
Closing Hymn: “Almighty Father, Bless the Word” LW 216

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Sexagesima-2-8-2026-Online.pdf
Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:48, Genesis 39) Joseph is Thrown Into Prison after Being Falsely Accused

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Catechesis for Sexagesima – February 4, 2026

Posted on February 4, 2026February 5, 2026 by luther

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 parable of the sower sowing the seed and the four types of soil (Luke 8:4-15), which is the Holy Gospel for Sexagesima Sunday.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Almighty God, Eternal Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Office of the Keys questions one, two and three, and Psalm 1:2 or Luke 8:18.

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Sexagesima-02-4-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Almighty-God-Eternal-Lord.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf

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Divine Service Septuagesima Sunday – February 1, 2026

Posted on February 1, 2026February 1, 2026 by luther

Hymn “With The Lord Begin Your Task” LW 483
Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:5, St. Matthew 20:1-16
Hymn of the Day: “Salvation unto Us Has Come” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #16, LW 355, TLH 377)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Fight the Good Fight” LW 299
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling” LW 318
“O God of Mercy, God of Light” LW 397
“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” LW 247

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL)
Service Bulletin: Septuagesima-2-1-2026-Online.pdf

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:46, Genesis 37) After Joseph’s Dreams, His Brothers Throw Him into a Pit and then sell him.

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Catechesis for Septuagesima Sunday – January 28, 2026

Posted on January 28, 2026January 29, 2026 by luther

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 parable of the laborers in the vineyard (St. Matthew 20:1-16), which is the Holy Gospel for Septuagesima Sunday.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Spread Our Table, Lord and Father!” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Confession, Questions One, Two and Three, and meaning, and 1 Timothy 2:3-4.

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Septuagesima-01-28-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Spread-Our-Table-Lord-and-Father-b.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf

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