Divine Service Pentecost Monday – June 9, 2025

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn: “Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #37, LW 154, TLH 224)
Readings:  Isaiah 57:15-21, Acts 10:42-48, St. John 3:16-21
Hymn “God Loves the World So that He Gave” LW 352, TLH 245
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Pentecost-Monday-Insert-6-9-2025-online.pdf

Divine Service Pentecost – June 8, 2025

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal

Hymn “Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire” LW 157
Readings:  Joel 2:28-32, Acts 2:1-13, St. John 14:23-31
Hymn of the Day: “Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #37, LW 154, TLH 224)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared” LW 246, TLH 306
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Holy Spirit, Light Divine” LW 166, TLH 234
“You Will I Love, My Strength” LW 375
“O Day Full of Grace” LW 163
Closing Hymn “Come, Oh, Come, O Quickening Spirit” LW 165

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Pentecost-Cover-6-8-2025-Online-b.pdf
Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (I:81) Lord’s Supper

Catechesis for Pentecost – June 4, 2025

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 how the Holy Spirit teaches from the Word all things about Jesus” (St. John 14:23-31), which is the Holy Gospel for Pentecost.
Learn-by-Heart will include hymn “Christ, Thou Art the Sure Foundation”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #93), Small Catechism, Table of Duties: To Parents:  Eph 6:4, To Children:  Eph 6:1-3, and Ephesians 4:10-12, and St. John 14:23
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Pentecost-6-4-2025-Copy.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-93-Christ-Thou-Art-the-Sure-Foundation.pdf

Divine Service Exaudi – June 1, 2025

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn “Rise, My Soul, to Watch and Pray” LW #302
Readings:  Ezekiel 36:25-27, 1 Peter 4:7-11, St. John 15:26-16:4
Hymn of the Day: “Had God Not Come, May Israel Say” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #36)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “O Jesus, Blessed Lord, My Praise” LW 245
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns:
Hymn “When in the Hour of Deepest Need” LW #428, TLH 522
“If You But Trust in God to Guide You” LW 420
“God of the Prophets, Bless the Prophets’ Sons” LW 258
Closing Hymn “Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove” LW 161

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Exaudi-Cover-6-1-2025-Online.pdf
Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (III:81) Healing at Pool; Take up Bed John 5:1-15

Divine Service Ascension Day – May 29, 2025

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn “The Head that Once was Crowned with Thorns” TLH 219
Readings:  Isaiah 57:15, Acts 1:1-11, St. Mark 16:14-20
Hymn of the Day: “Dear Christians, One and All Rejoice” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #35, LW 353, TLH 387)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Draw Us To You” LW 153, TLH 215
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing”  LW 149, TLH 212
“A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing” LW 149
“O Christ, Our Hope” LW 151

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Ascension-Cover-5-29-2025-Online.pdf

Picture:  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (II:59) Christ’s Ascension Mark 16:15-20

Catechesis Exaudi/Easter Six – May 28, 2025

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 coming of the Helper, the Holy Spirit (St. John 15:26-16:4), which is taught in the Holy Gospel for the Sixth Sunday in Easter.

Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “My Church, My Church” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #90), Table of Duties: To Husbands: 1 Peter 3:7, Col 3:19, and St. John 16:14 and To Wives: Eph 5:22, 1 Peter 3:5-6, and Ephesians 4:10-12

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

Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Exaudi-5-28-2025.pdf
Responsive Prayer: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2024-ASBH.pdf
Insert for Hymn: June-25-Presentation-of-the-Augsburg-Confession-Insert-2024.pdf

Matins on Rogation Wednesday – May 28, 2025

Order of Matins, p. 208 Lutheran Worship
Hymn  “Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #34, LW 431, TLH 458)
Office Hymn “Rise! To Arms! With Prayer Employ You” LW 303, TLH 444
Psalmody:  Psalm 67, 104, 47
Readings:  James 5:16-20, St. Luke 11:5-13  St. John 17:1-11
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Rogation-Days-Cover-5-26-28-2025-Online.pdf

Matins on Rogation Tuesday – May 27, 2025

Order of Matins, p. 208 Lutheran Worship
Hymn  “Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #34, LW 431, TLH 458)
Office Hymn  “Prayer is the Soul’s Sincere Desire” TLH 454
Psalmody:  Psalm 67, 104, 47
Readings:  James 5:16-20, St. Luke 11:5-13  1 Peter 4:1-17
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Rogation-Days-Cover-5-26-28-2025-Online.pdf

Divine Service Rogate / Easter Five – May 25, 2025

Rogate Divine Service, May 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM    Link to Live Stream

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn “Prayer Is the Soul’s Sincere Desire” TLH #454
Readings:  Jeremiah 29:11-14, James 1:22-27, St. John 16:23-33
Hymn of the Day: “Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #34, LW 431, TLH 458)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “O Living Bread from Heaven” LW 244, TLH 316
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “To God the Holy Spirit Let Us Pray” LW 155
“May We Your Precepts, Lord, Fulfil” LW 389
“O God, My Faithful God” LW 371, TLH 395
“Christians, While on Earth Abiding” LW 434
Closing Hymn: “We Give You But Your Own” LW 405

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Rogate-Cover-5-25-2025-Online.pdf

Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (IV:22) Lazarus Raised John 11:1-44

Catechesis Rogate/Easter Five – May 21, 2025

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 Prayer (St. John 16:23-33), which is the Holy Gospel for the Fifth Sunday in Easter.

Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “O Jesus Lamb of God Thou Art” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #91), Small Catechism, Table of Duties: Government: Romans 13:1-4, Subjects:  Mt 22:21, 1 Peter 3:5-6, and St. John 16:33.

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

Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Rogate-5-21-2025.pdf
Responsive Prayer: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2024-ASBH.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-91-O-Jesus-Lamb-of-God-Thou-Art.pdf