If you might be interested in joining Trinity Lutheran Church, this is the course for you! Handout 1: Lords-Supper-adapted-b.pdf Handout 2: Seeking-the-Truth-from-the-Word-of-God-for-BLT.pdf Overheads 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 202 Readings: Jeremiah 15:19-21, Romans 8:12-17, Matthew 7:15-23 Hymn of the Day: “The Will of God Is Always Best” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #46, LW 425, TLH 517) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…” p.18 General Prayer……… p.19-20 Hymn…

We continue to study the Church. Handout: Acts-13-for-Church-Study.pdf Handout 2: ELDoNA-Charter-with-Bylaws.pdf Handout 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 263 Hymn “Lord Help Us Ever to Retain” Stanza 1-2 of LW 477, TLH 288 Hymn “Rise! To Arms! With Prayer Employ You” LW 303, TLH 444 Hymn “Lord Help Us Ever to Retain” Stanza 3-4 LW 477, TLH 288 Pastoral Epistle written by Pastor Michael Henson Hymn “Lord…

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 t…

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

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

We continue to study the Church. Handout: Unity-in-Church-Handout.pdf Handout 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 t…

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 1:39-56 Hymn Sermon –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: July-2-Visitation-of-the-Blessed-Virgi…

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…

We continue to study the Church.Handout 1: Suffering-Handout.pdf--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).https://vimeo.com/959616752?share=copyBy Michael Henson

Should Christians engage in politics? What about issues of social justice? Together, let’s delve into the complexities of Christian engagement in societal issues. We’ll examine Scripture to uncover practical wisdom that empowers us to stand for righteousness while navigating the intricacies of governmental authority. Join us as we acknowledge the t…

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' teaching on hypocritical jud…

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…

We continue to study the Church.Handout 1: Organizing-the-Church-b.pdfOverhead 1: Faith-and-Love-PDF.pdf--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL)https://vimeo.com/955512335?share=copyBy Michael Henson

How do we disagree without being disagreeable? How do we handle conflicts when people slander or talk against us? Everywhere we turn, it seems as if our culture encourages division. It feels like there is little room for civil debate on nearly any topic, and confrontation and hatred of those with different viewpoints are becoming normal. Even when …

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 Lost Sheep and Lost Coin (St. Lu…

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…

We continue to study the Church.Handout 1: Organizing-the-Church-b.pdfOverhead 1: Faith-and-Love-PDF.pdf--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).https://vimeo.com/952857442?share=copyPicture: Pr. Henson preaching.By Michael Henson

Throughout the book of Galatians, Paul makes it very clear that we can’t do anything to earn our salvation. So, do our actions and behavior even matter? Keeping laws and customs won’t benefit our salvation at all, but that doesn’t mean our actions don’t matter. Paul explains the importance of freedom with limits. These limits empower us to serve ea…

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 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…

We continue to study the Church.Handout 1: Organizing-the-Church-b.pdfOverhead 1: Faith-and-Love-PDF.pdf--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).https://vimeo.com/950510964?share=copyPicture: Praying for the baptized.By Michael Henson

In Galatians 3 and 4, Paul continues to impress upon the new believers in Galatia that salvation comes by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not by their works nor by their ability to follow the Mosaic law. Paul explores in depth the contrasting paths of legalism and freedom in faith. As we study Paul’s teaching, we discover that God gave us his …

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 story of the beggar Lazarus …

Order of Divine Service I, p. 136 Lutheran Worship“Holy God, We Praise Your Name” LW 171, TLH 250Readings: Ezekiel 18:30-32, Romans 11:33-36, St. John 3:1-15Athanasian Creed, p.39-40Hymn of the Day: “We All Believe in One True God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #38, LW 212, TLH 252)SermonOffertory: "Create in Me…" p.18General Prayer……… p.1…

We continue to study the Church.Handout 1: Titus-and-Vocational-Teaching.pdfOverhead 1: Church-Pictures-5.pdfOverhead 2: Faith-and-Love-PDF.pdf--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).https://vimeo.com/948037373?share=copyPicture: Baptism brings us into the church.By Michael Henson

As Paul continues his letter to the Galatian Christians, he continues to address their confusion about salvation. He tells them that the esteemed leaders in Jerusalem affirmed Paul’s message of salvation and his calling to preach to the Gentiles. He reiterates that Jewish customs like circumcision are not required for salvation. Then he publicly co…

Order of Matins, p. 208 Lutheran WorshipPre-Service Hymn: “The Law of God Is Good and Wise” LW 329Office Hymn ASBH #44 “That Man a Godly Life Might Live”Psalmody: Psalm 104, 68Readings: Acts 2:14-21, John 6:44-52Catechism; Ten CommandmentsSermon--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).Service Bulletin: Pentecost-Ember-Day…

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 night meeting of Nicodemas …

Order of Matins, p. 208 Lutheran WorshipPre-Service Hymn: “The Law of God Is Good and Wise” LW 329Office Hymn ASBH #44 “That Man a Godly Life Might Live”Psalmody: Psalm 104, 68Readings: Acts 2:14-21, John 6:44-52Catechism; Ten CommandmentsSermon--Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).Service Bulletin: Pentecost-Ember-Day…