Trinity's Pastor Writes

We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapter twenty. Overhead 1: The-Trips-up-the-Mountain.pdf Overhead 2: Text-for-Exodus-20-Feb-2025-with-Full-Comparison.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1054970960?share=copy

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: “Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray” LW 250, TLH 314 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns:  “Through Jesus’ Blood and Merit” LW 369, TLH 372 “Fight the Good Fight” LW 299 “Lord, You I Love with All My Heart” LW 413 Closing Hymn:  “We Give You But Your Own” LW 405 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL) Service Bulletin: Septuagesima-Cover-2-16-2025-Online.pdf Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  Ottheinrich Bible 1430 (III:47 & 48) The Talents in Luke 19:11-27 https://vimeo.com/1054988231?share=copy

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 “O God, May We E'er Pure Retain” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #80), Small Catechism, Office of the Keys 1-2 and meaning, and 1 Timothy 2:3-4. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Septuagesima-02-12-2025.pdf Responsive Prayer: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2024-ASBH.pdf Insert for Hymn: Martin-Luther-Matins-February-18-ASBH-plus-hymn.pdf https://vimeo.com/1051750298?share=copy

Hymn “Nearer, My God, to Thee” LW 514 Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Isaiah 61:10-11, 2 Peter 1:16-21, St. Matthew 17:1-9 Hymn of the Day: “O Wondrous Type! O Vision Fair” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #15, LW 87) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Your Table I Approach” LW 249, TLH 310 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Beautiful Savior” LW 507 “One Thing’s Needful” LW 277, TLH 366 “O God of God, O Light of Light” LW 83, TLH 132 "Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here" LW 89, TLH 135 Closing Hymn “Alleluia Song of Gladness” WS98 #819 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Transfiguration-of-Our-Lord-Cover-2-9-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1054956746?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (I:57) The Transfiguration in Acts 21:37-22:21

We continue our study of the book of Exodus with chapter nineteen. Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-19-Feb-2025-Online.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1052768544?share=copy

Order of Matins, p.208 Luther Worship Readings: 2 Timothy 4:1-8, St. Matthew 5:13-19 Hymn of the Day: “O Splendor of God's Glory Bright” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #79) Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: February-9-St-Cyril-of-Alexandria-Matins-Psalms-2025-On-line.pdf https://vimeo.com/1052784080?share=copy

Hymn “Oh, that the Lord Would Guide My Ways” LW 392 Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Isaiah 43:1-3, Romans 13:8-10, St. Matthew 8:23-27 Hymn “Lord, Hear the Voice of My Complaint” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #13) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 “Lord Jesus Christ, Life-Giving Bread” LW 248, TLH 312 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) “Seek Where You May to Find a Way” LW 358, TLH 383 "If God Himself Be for Me" LW 407, TLH 528 “God Loved the World So that He Gave” LW 352, TLH 245 Hymn of the Day: “Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me” LW 513 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  Epiphany-Four-Cover-2-2-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1052755456?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (II:19) The Wind and the Waves Obey Jesus in Mark 4

We continue our study of the book of Exodus with Chapter Eighteen. Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-18-Jan-2025.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1050513831?share=copy

Order of Matins, p.208 Luther Worship Readings: Malachi 3:1-4, Hebrews 2:14-18, St. Luke 2:22-32 Hymn of the Day: “In Peace and Joy I Now Depart” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #77/#78, LW 185, TLH 137) Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: February-2-The-Presentation-of-Our-Lord-Matins-Psalms-2025-On-line.pdf https://vimeo.com/1050530062?share=copy

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 "Jesus Calms the Storm" (St. Matthew 8:23-27), which is the Holy Gospel for Fourth Sunday after Epiphany. Learn-by-Heart will include “In Peace and Joy I Now Depart” ASBH #78, Small Catechism, Confession, question three, and Psalm 50:15. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Epiphany-4-1-29-2025-online.pdf Responsive Prayer: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2024-ASBH.pdf Insert for Hymn: The-Presentation-of-our-Lord-1-year-February-2-ASBH.pdf https://vimeo.com/1049508288?share=copy

Hymn "Arise and Shine in Splendor" LW 85, TLH 126 Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Jeremiah 33:6-9, Romans 12:16-21, St. Matthew 8:1-13 Hymn:  “Why Art Thou Cast Down, My Soul?” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #12) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 “From God the Father, Virgin-born” LW 74 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “When I Suffer Pains and Losses” LW 423 “Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart” LW 413, TLH 429 “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” LW 247 Closing Hymn: “Multitude Comes” LW 464 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Epiphany-Three-Cover-1-26-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1050501900?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430  (III:30) Woman Healed on the Sabbath in Luke 13:10-17

We continue our study of the book of Exodus 17:8-16. Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-17-Dec-2024.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1048321050?share=copy

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Acts 20:17-35, Ephesians 3:14-21, St. Matthew 24:42-47 Hymn of the Day: “Lord of the Church, We Humble Pray” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #76, ELH 95, LW 261, TLH 489) Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: January-26-St.-Titus-Matins-Psalms-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1050409381?share=copy

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Acts 9:1-22, St. Matthew 19:27-30 Hymn of the Day: “O Thou, Who Dost Accord Us the Highest Prize and Guerdon” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #75, ELH 356) Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: January-25-The-Conversion-of-St-Paul-Vespers-Psalms-On-line.pdf https://vimeo.com/1050114261?share=copy

Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 1 Peter 5:1-4, St. John 21:15-17 Hymn of the Day: “True Shepherd who in love most deep” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #74) Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: St-Timothy-Pastor-and-Confessor-1-year-Jan-24-ASBH.pdf https://vimeo.com/1048339491?share=copy

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 Jesus' healing of the leper and of the centurion's servant from Capernaum (Matthew 8:1-13), which is the Holy Gospel for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany. Learn-by-Heart will include “Lord of the Church, We Humbly Pray” ASBH #77,  Small Catechism: Confession, questions one and two and their meanings, and St. John 14:23-24. --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  Catechesis-Epiphany-3-1-22-2025.pdf Responsive Prayer: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2024-ASBH.pdf Insert for Hymn: February-26-St-Titus-Insert-2025.pdf https://vimeo.com/1045191764?share=copy

Hymn "O Blessed Home Where Man and Wife" (LW 466) Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-19, Romans 12:6-16, St. John 2:1-11 Hymn “Happy the Man Who Feareth God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #11) Sermon Offertory: "Create in Me…"         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 “Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared” LW 246, TLH 306 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns:  “Rejoice, My Heart, Be Glad” LW 424, TLH 535 “O God, My Faithful God” LW 371 “When Christ’s Appearing Was Made Known” LW 81, TLH 131 Closing Hymn: “Entrust Your Days and Burdens” LW 427 --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Epiphany-Two-Cover-1-19-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1048308908?share=copy Picture: Ottheinrich Bible 1430   (III:74) Jesus Turns Water into Wine in John 2:1-11

We continue our study of the book of Exodus seventeen. Overhead 1: Text-for-Exodus-17-Dec-2024.pdf --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL) https://vimeo.com/1046166902?share=copy

Order of Matins, p.208  Lutheran Worship Readings: Acts 20:17-35, Ephesians 3:14-21, St. Matthew 24:42-47 Hymn of the Day: “Zion Stands By Hills Surrounded” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #74) Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: January-19-St.-Henry-Matins-Psalms-2025-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1048221010?share=copy

Order of Vespers, p.224   Lutheran Worship Readings:  Acts 2:22-24, 32-33, 1 Peter 1:1-9, St. Matthew 16:13-19 Hymn of the Day: “Christ Is Our Cornerstone” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #106) Sermon --Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: January-18-The-Confession-of-St-Peter-Vespers-Psalms-2025-On-Line.pdf https://vimeo.com/1046184191?share=copy