September Ember Days Matins on Wednesday – September 23, 2026

Order of Matins, p. 7  The ASBH Psalter
Office Hymn: “Prayer Is the Soul’s Sincere Desire” TLH 454
Psalmody:  Psalm 1, 33, 16
Readings:  Amos 9:13-15, Nehemiah 8:1-10, Mark 9:16-28
Sermon
Prayers

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: 2026-Ember-September-Matins-Sep-23-25-and-26-2026-Online.pdf

Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:288  2 Samuel 3), Abner with David

Divine Service St. Matthew, Apostle – September 21, 2026

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn of the Day: “From All Thy Saints” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #102)
Readings:  Ezekiel 1:4-14, Proverbs 3:1-6, Ephesians 4:7-16, Matthew 9:9-13
Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: September-21-St-Matthew-Apostle-and-Evangelist-2025-online.pdf

Divine Service Trinity Sixteen – September 20, 2026

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies” LW 480
Readings:  Deut. 32:39-40, Ephesians 3:13-21, Luke 7:11-17
Hymn of the Day: “Now Lay We Calmly in the Grave” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #54)
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:
“Jesus, Lover of My Soul” LW 508
“When in the House of Deepest Need” LW 428
“In the Very Midst of Life” LW 265

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Trinity-Sixteen-Cover-9-20-2026-Online.pdf

Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:290  2 Samuel 6), Ark brought to Jerusalem

Catechesis Trinity Sixteen – September 16, 2026

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.  The dialog sermon explains “The Raising of Widow’s Son from Nain” (St. Luke 7:11-17), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Sixteen.
Learn-by-Heart will include “All Praise and Thanks to God Most High” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Apostles’ Creed, 2nd Article and meaning, and Ephesians 2:4-5.

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-16-09-16-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-All-Praise-and-Thanks-to-God-Most-High.pdf
Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book

Divine Service Trinity Fifteen – September 13, 2026

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn “O Holy, Blessed Trinity” LW 479
Readings:  Deut. 6:4-7, Galatians 5:25-6:10, Matthew 6:24-34
Hymn of the Day: “Why Art Thou Thus Cast Down, My Heart?” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #53)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “O Jesus, Blessed Lord, My Praise” LW 245, TLH 309
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns:
“Jesus, Still Lead On” LW 386
“All Depends on Our Possessing” LW 415
“I Leave All Things to God’s Direction” LW 429, TLH 529

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Trinity-Fifteen-Cover-9-13-2026-Online.pdf
Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:284  1 Samuel 31), King Saul and his Sons Die

Catechesis for Trinity Fifteen – September 9, 2026

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 “Do Not Worry” (St. Matthew 6:24-34), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Fifteen.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Only!” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, First Article of the Apostles’ Creed and meaning, and St. Matthew 6:33.

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-15-9-9-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Jesus-Jesus-Jesus-Only.pdf
Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book

Divine Service Trinity Fourteen – September 6, 2026

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn “Awake, My Soul, and with the Sun” LW 478
Readings:  Jeremiah 17:13-14, Galatians 5:16-24, Luke 17:11-19
Hymn of the Day: “Show Pity, Lord! O Lord, Forgive!”   (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #52)
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:
“Praise the Almighty” LW 445
“The Law of God Is Good and Wise” LW 329
“Now Thank We All Our God” LW 443, TLH 36

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Trinity-Fourteen-Cover-9-6-2026-Online.pdf

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:280  1 Samuel 27), Fighting alongside the Philistines

Catechesis for Trinity Fourteen – September 2, 2026

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 Ten Lepers” (St. Luke 17:11-19), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Fourteen.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Light of Light, Enlighten Me”   (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Close of the Commandments and meaning, and Hebrews 11:6.

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-14-9-2-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Light-of-Light-Enlighten-Me.pdf
Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book

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Divine Service Trinity Thirteen – August 30, 2026

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Hymn “To Your Temple” LW 207
Readings:  Leviticus 18:1-5, Gal 3:15-22, Lk 10:23-37
Hymn of the Day: “Jesus, Priceless Treasure”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #51, LW 270, TLH 347)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “O Lord, We Praise You” LW 238, TLH 313
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns:
“Oh, How Great Is Your Compassion” LW 364
“O God of Mercy, God of Light” LW 397
“By Grace I’m Saved” LW 351

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: https://trinityh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Trinity-Thirteen-Cover-8-30-2026-Online.pdf(opens in new tab)

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:268  1 Samuel 17) David and Goliath

Catechesis Trinity 13 – August 26, 2026

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 Good Samaritan” (St. Luke 10:23-27), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Thirteen.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Our Father Merciful and Good”  (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Ninth and Tenth Commandments and meaning,  and Romans 5:8.

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-13-8-26-2026.pdf(opens in new tab)
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Our-Father-Merciful-and-Good.pdf(opens in new tab)
Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book