It can be hard, even shocking to follow God’s call on our lives. Join Groundwork as we study the story of Ezekiel’s call to ministry as a prophet of God. We’ll see Ezekiel wrestle with his calling and listen as God warns of the difficulty Ezekiel will face speaking truth to an audience of people that don’t want to hear his message. Together, we can…

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 …

Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “God Himself Is Present” LW 206 Readings: Isa 29:18-19, 2 Cor. 3:4-11, Mark 7:31-37 Hymn of the Day: “O Christ, Our True and Only Light” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #50, LW 314, TLH 512) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…” p.18 General Prayer……… p.19-20 Hymn: “Jesus Ch…

We continue to study the Church. Handout: Theses-on-the-Church-Handout-August-2024.pdf Overhead: Theses-on-the-Church-Visible-Invisible-August-2024.pd –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/997482519?share=copy Picture: Adult Bible Class at Trinity.By Michael Henson

The fourth major theme of the Bible is that of consummation, the time when God will complete his redemptive plan and make all creation new. Join us as we study biblical passages that describe a future where God’s presence eradicates suffering and evil, and brings justice and eternal joy. We’ll talk about what the hope of consummation means for us a…

Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “For All the Faithful Women” HS98 #880 st. 9 Readings: Isaiah 61:10-11, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 1:46-55 Hymn “Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #99, LW 308) Sermon Communion –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Ser…

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 deaf and …

If you might be interested in joining Trinity Lutheran Church, this is the course for you! Handout 1: Lords-Prayer-1-Explanation-from-Catechism.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL) https://vimeo.com/997388947?share=copyBy Michael Henson

Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Oh, Sing Jubilee to the Lord” LW 205 Readings: 2 Samuel 22:21-29, 1 Corinthians 15:1-10, Luke 18:9-14 Hymn of the Day: “All Mankind Fell in Adam’s Fall” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #49, LW 363, TLH 369) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…” p.18 General Prayer……… p.19-2…

We continue to study the Church. Handout 1: Acts-15-for-Church-Study.pdf Handout 2: Acts-16-18-Second-Missionary-Journey-for-Church-Study.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). https://vimeo.com/997373348?share=copy Picture: Karin teaching Sunday School.By Michael Henson

Order of Vespers, p.224 Lutheran Worship Hymn “Oh, What Their Joy” HS 98 #838 Psalms: 119:81-88, Ps 31:1,3,5, Ps 34 Readings: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10, St. John 12:24-26 Hymn of the Day: “I Know of a Sleep in Jesus’ Name” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #98) –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Au…

The biblical theme of redemption is unique to Christian theology and sets Christianity apart from other religions. Join us as we trace God’s story of redemption from Genesis through the Old Testament to the ultimate sacrifice of our Savior Jesus Christ. Together, we’ll learn how our loving God sent his only Son to accomplish our salvation, without …

Trinity Ten Divine Service, August 4, 2024 at 10:15 AM Link to Live Stream Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Come, Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs” LW 204 Readings: Jeremiah 7:1-7, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Luke 19:41-48 Hymn of the Day: “My Jesus, As Thou Wilt” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #48, TLH 420)…

We continue to study the Church.Handout 1: Acts-13-for-Church-Study.pdfHandout 2: Acts-15-for-Church-Study.pdfHandout 3: Acts-16-18-Second-Missionary-Journey-for-Church-Study.pdf--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).https://vimeo.com/991186157?share=copyPicture: Pastor Henson visiting our dear member, Violet, in Florid…

A Bible study on 1 Corinthians 10:6-13 held for the St. Bartholomew Lutheran Mission near Ft. Myers, FL on July 31, 2024.Handout: 1-Corinthians-10.pdfBy Michael Henson

Just after the story of creation, the Bible tells us the story of humanity’s fall. The immediate result of Adam and Eve’s disobedience in the Garden of Eden was alienation from God and relational discord. It released sin and brokenness into the world with all the strife, suffering, and decay we see around us to this day. Together, let’s examine the…

Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “O Day of Rest and Gladness” LW 203Readings: 1 Chronicles 10:6-13, 1 Corinthians 10:6-13, Luke 16:1-9Hymn of the Day: “Oh, Blest the House, Whate’er Befall” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #47, LW 467, TLH 625)SermonOffertory: "Create in Me…" p.18General Prayer……… p.19-2…

We continue to study the Church.Handout 1: Acts-13-for-Church-Study.pdfOverhead 1: Eldona-2021-Episcopal-Address-to-Synod.pdf--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).https://vimeo.com/988096575?share=copyBy Michael Henson

The Bible begins with an origin story: God’s creation of our world and of us, his image bearers. It’s a story that introduces us to our loving Creator God and the theme of creation that echoes throughout the Bible. Join us as we study the creation theme and discuss what it reveals to us about God’s character, love, and intentions. We’ll marvel at G…

Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Oh, What Their Joy” HS98 #838Readings: 1 Kings 19:9-18, Romans 8:28-39, St. Matthew 20:20-33Hymn of the Day: “From All Thy Saints” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #96)Sermon--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).Service Bulletin: July-25-St-…

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. This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the th…

If you might be interested in joining Trinity Lutheran Church, this is the course for you!Handout 1: Lords-Supper-adapted-b.pdfHandout 2: Seeking-the-Truth-from-the-Word-of-God-for-BLT.pdfOverheads 1: Overheads-Lords-Supper.pdf--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL)https://vimeo.com/988005497?share=copy…

Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Dearest Jesus, at Your Word” LW 202Readings: Jeremiah 15:19-21, Romans 8:12-17, Matthew 7:15-23Hymn of the Day: “The Will of God Is Always Best” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #46, LW 425, TLH 517)SermonOffertory: "Create in Me…" p.18General Prayer……… p.19-20Hymn: “Dra…

We continue to study the Church.Handout: Acts-13-for-Church-Study.pdfHandout 2: ELDoNA-Charter-with-Bylaws.pdfHandout 3: The-Augustana-Service-Book-and-Hymnal-Explanation-Handout.pdf--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).https://vimeo.com/980095353?share=copyBy Michael Henson

The Christian belief in the Holy Trinity significantly influences our worship, prayer, and daily living. As we reflect on the Lord’s Prayer Jesus taught his disciples, the Great Commission he gave them before he ascended to heaven, and other apostolic teachings in the New Testament, we can see how these biblical truths shape our worship and prayer.…

Catechetical Service, July 14, 2024 at 10:15 AM Hymn “Do Not Despair, O Little Flock" LW 300, TLH 263Hymn “Lord Help Us Ever to Retain” Stanza 1-2 of LW 477, TLH 288Hymn “Rise! To Arms! With Prayer Employ You” LW 303, TLH 444Hymn “Lord Help Us Ever to Retain” Stanza 3-4 LW 477, TLH 288Pastoral Epistle written by Pastor Michael HensonHymn “Lord, Kee…

Within the triune nature of God, each person of the Trinity is distinct from the others. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit each have important traits, attributes, and roles. Three persons, united as One. As followers of Jesus Christ, we must accept the Trinity as a mystery. Yet, we can study Scripture to better understand the nature of each person o…

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. This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the th…

If you might be interested in joining Trinity Lutheran Church, this is the course for you!Handout 1: Close-of-the-Commandments.pdfHandout 2: Justification-and-Sanctification-handout.pdfHandout 3: Priesthood.pdfOverheads 1: Overhead-Close-of-the-Commandments.pdfOverheads 2: Justification-and-Sanctification.pdf--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity L…

Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “This Is the Day the Lord Has Made” LW 200Readings: Exodus 20:1-17, Romans 6:3-11, St. Matthew 5:20-26Hymn of the Day: “The Man a Godly Life Might Live” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #44, LW 331, TLH 287)SermonOffertory: "Create in Me…" p.18General Prayer……… p.19-20Hym…

We continue to study the Church.Handout: Unity-in-Church-Handout.pdfHandout 2: ELDoNA-Charter-with-Bylaws.pdf--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).https://vimeo.com/972260902?share=copyBy Michael Henson

Christians believe there is only one God. Since its beginning, the Christian faith has always been monotheistic. But after Christ’s death, resurrection, and ascension, early Christian teachers recognized the divinity of Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit and formulated the doctrine of the Trinity to encapsulate these truths. Join us as we explor…

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. This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the th…

Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Office Hymn: “My Soul, O God, Magnifies Thee” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #94)Readings: Judges 13:2-7, Isaiah 11:1-5, St. Luke 1:39-56HymnSermon--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).Service Bulletin: July-2-Visitation-of-the-Blessed-Virgin-Ma…

Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “We Worship You, O God of Might” LW 199Readings: Jeremiah 16:14-21, 1 Peter 3:8-15, St. Luke 5:1-11Hymn of the Day: “My Inmost Heart Now Raises” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #43, TLH 548)SermonOffertory: "Create in Me…" p.18General Prayer……… p.19-20Hymn: “Jesus Christ…

We continue to study the Church.Handout 1: Acts-10-for-Church-Study.pdf--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).https://vimeo.com/965935671?share=copyBy Michael Henson

As Christians, many of us long to make the world a better place. When we want to effect real change in the world, we may be tempted to seek the power or position to make it happen. Whether or not we serve in the public sector, turning to Scripture to weigh our motivations and guide our methods will help us find the most Christlike way forward. Join…

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. This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the th…

Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Office Hymn: “My Church! My Church! (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #90/#92)Readings: Galatians 2:16-21, John 8:31-36Hymn #864Sermon--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).Service Bulletin: June-25-Presentation-of-the-Augsburg-Confession-Insert-202…

Order of Divine Service, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn: “O Jesus, Lamb of God, Thou Art” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal ASBH #91)Readings: Malachi 4:4-6, Isaiah 40:1-5, St. Luke 1:57-80Hymn #908Sermon--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).Service Bulletin: June-24-Nativity-of-St-John-the-Baptist…

Order of Divine Service I, p. 136 Lutheran WorshipInvocation Hymn (See bulletin)Readings: (See bulletin)Hymn of the Day: (See bulletin)SermonOffertory: "Create in Me…" p.18General Prayer……… p.19-20Hymn: (See bulletin)Exhortation p.21Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: (See bulletin)--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lut…