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  1. 4D AGO

    Catechesis for Sexagesima – February 4, 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 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 https://vimeo.com/1159470189?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

    1h 2m

  2. FEB 1

    Divine Service Septuagesima Sunday – February 1, 2026

    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 https://vimeo.com/1155731623?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci 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.

    1h 1m

  3. FEB 1

    Bible Class #4 on “The Gesima Season” – February 1, 2026

    Today, we will study an overview of the Gesima Season in one session. Overhead 1: GESIMA-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/1155713733?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

    59 min

  4. JAN 28

    Catechesis for Septuagesima Sunday – January 28, 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 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 https://vimeo.com/1154517022?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

    1 hr

  5. JAN 18

    Divine Service – Epiphany Two – January 18, 2026

    Hymn “Song of Thankfulness and Praise” LW 88, TLH 134  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:  “May We Your Precepts, Lord, Fulfill” LW 389  “Lord, when You Came as Welcome Guest” LW 252  “From God the Father, Virgin Born” LW 74  Closing Hymn: “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” LW 295    –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).  Service Bulletin:  Epiphany-Two-1-18-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1153369928?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:29, Genesis 22), The Sacrifice of Isaac

    1h 5m

  6. JAN 18

    Bible Class #9 on “Wisdom: Church Purposes, Part 3” – January 18, 2026

    Today, we will continue our study of the word “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on the purpose of the church. Handout 1: Historical-Observations-Regarding-Mission-Jan-18-2026-B.pdf Handout 2: The-Purpose-of-the-Church-with-verses-Class-6.pdf Overhead: Evaluate-Mission-Models.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL) https://vimeo.com/1153353185?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

    1h 3m

  7. JAN 14

    Catechesis for Epiphany Two – January 14, 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 “Jesus’ first miracle of turning the water into wine” (John 2:1-11), which is the Holy Gospel for Second Sunday After Epiphany. Learn-by-Heart will include “Light of Gentile Nations”(The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), the fourth question of Holy Baptism with its meaning from Luther’s Small Catechism a, and John 1:14. The service concludes with “Responsive Prayer for Catechesis 2026” (pdf link below). –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Epiphany-2-1-14-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Light-of-Gentile-Nations.pdf Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf https://vimeo.com/1152404423?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

    1h 4m

  8. JAN 11

    Divine Service The First Sunday after Epiphany – January 11, 2026

    Hymn “Arise and Shine with Splendor” LW 85 Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Isaiah 61:1-3, Romans 12:1-5, St. Luke 2:41-52 Hymn “Praise God the Lord, Ye Sons of Men” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #10, LW 44, TLH 105) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 “O Jesus, Blessed Lord, My Praise” LW 245, TLH 309 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Jesus Has Come and Brings Pleasures Eternal” LW #78 “O Word of God Incarnate” LW 335 “Oh, Blessed Home Where Man and Wife” LW #466 Closing Hymn: “Within the Father’s House” LW 80, TLH 133 –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Bulletin: Epiphany-One-1-11-2026-Online.pdf https://vimeo.com/1152078908?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:29, Genesis 22), The Sacrifice of Isaac

    1h 4m
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