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

Hymn Arise and Shine with Splendor LW 85Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Isaiah 61:1-3, Romans 12:1-5, St. Luke 2:41-52Hymn Praise God the Lord, Ye Sons of Men (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #10, LW 44

Bible Class #8: “Wisdom: Church Purposes, Part 2” – January 11, 2026
January 11, 2026

Today, we will continue our study with Part 2 of “Wisdom: Church Purposes.”Handout: The-Purpose-of-the-Church-with-verses-Class-6.pdfHandout 2:The-Purpose-of-the-Church-Lutheran-Confessions.pdf–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lu

Catechesis for Epiphany One – January 7, 2026
January 07, 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 Gods people for the theme o

Divine Service The Epiphany of Our Lord – January 6, 2026
January 06, 2026

Service of Light, LW p.250-255 Lutheran WorshipPsalm 72 (insert) and Isaiah 49:1-7Hymn O Jesus, King Most Wonderful LW 274Divine Service begins with Introit(insert), then Kyrie p.10 of The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:Isaiah 60:1-6,

Divine Service on Second Sunday after Christmas – January 4, 2026
January 04, 2026

Hymn: Sweet Flowerets of the Martyr Band ASBH #73 (printed)Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Genesis 46:1-7, 1 Peter 4:12-19, St. Matthew 2:13-23Hymn “The Newborn Child This Early Morn” (The Augustan

Bible Class #3 on “The Epiphany Season” – January 4, 2026
January 04, 2026

Today, we will study an overview of the Epiphany Season in one session.Overhead 1:EPIPHANY-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).https://vimeo.com/1149869433?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Divine Service on Eve of the Name of Jesus – December 31, 2025
December 31, 2025

Service of Light, LW p.250-255Lutheran WorshipPsalm 8 (insert)Isaiah 55:1-13Hymn: No Let Us Come Before Him LW 184Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Galatians 3:23-29, Luke 2:21Hymn “To The Name of Our

Divine Service First Sunday after Christmas – December 28, 2025
December 28, 2025

Hymn: From Heaven Above to Earth I Come LW 37Divine Service I, p.7 The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Isaiah 11:1-4, Galatians 4:1-7, St. Luke 2:33-40Hymn “To God the Anthem Raising” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #

Bible Class #7 on “Wisdom: Church Purposes, Part 1” – December 28, 2025
December 28, 2025

Today, we will study “Wisdom” in the Scriptures with an emphasis on the purpose of the church.Handout: The-Purpose-of-the-Church-with-verses-Class-6.pdfHandout 2:The-Purpose-of-the-Church-Lutheran-Confessions.pdf–Michael D. Henson, P

Vespers on St. John, Apostle – December 27, 2025
December 27, 2025

Order of Vespers, p. 29 The ASBH PsalterPsalms: 92, 100Readings: Hosea 11:1-9, 1 John 1:1-10, John 21:19-24Office Hymn Word Supreme, Before Creation (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #71, TLH 271)Sermon–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Tri