https://feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/trinityhmedia.xml Trinity's Pastor Writes https://trinityh.org https://trinityh.org This media site is designed for the pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church to publish sermons, Bible studies, and resources. episodic Michael Henson podcast Copyright 2026 Trinity's Pastor Writes Copyright 2026 Trinity's Pastor Writes https://trinityh.org https://assets.blubrry.com/coverart/orig/31671-1729786379.jpg Trinity's Pastor Writes This media site is designed for the pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church to publish sermons, Bible studies, and resources. Blubrry Podcasting: https://www.blubrry.com/ false http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 9d992f2f-ef1b-580f-a67b-407e4b4d5f1d Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:55 -0400 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:55 -0400 Catechesis Trinity Eight – July 22, 2026 https://podcast.show/trinityhmedia/episode/154465431/ 154465431 https://trinityh.org/?p=20795 Michael Henson Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:55 -0400 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.  This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains “False Prophets and False Fruits” (St. Matthew 7:15-23), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Eight. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Now Let All Loudly Sing Praises” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Sixth Commandment and meaning, and St. Matthew 5:19.

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-8-07-22-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Now-Let-All-Loudly-Sing-Praise.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book

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]]> 0:57:16 false Divine Service Trinity Seven – July 19, 2026 https://podcast.show/trinityhmedia/episode/154426621/ 154426621 https://trinityh.org/?p=20824 Michael Henson Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:00:04 -0400 Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn #196 “When All Your Mercies, O My God” Readings:  Jeremiah 31:23-25, Romans 6:19-23, Mark 8:1-9 Hymn of the Day: “Wondrous King, All-Glorious” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #45, TLH 41) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn:  “I Come to Thee O Blessed Lord” (ASBH, TLH 330) Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “O God, O Lord of Heaven and Earth” LW 319 “O Savior, Precious Savior” LW 282 “Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good” LW 452 Closing Hymn: “Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer” LW 220, TLH 54

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin:  Trinity-Seven-Cover-7-19-2026-B-Online.pdf

https://vimeo.com/1209277025

Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:200 Deuteronomy 24), Moses Dies

]]> 1:01:11 false Bible Class #8 Galatians 3v1-5 – July 19, 2026 https://podcast.show/trinityhmedia/episode/154426620/ 154426620 https://trinityh.org/?p=21068 Michael Henson Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:00:15 -0400 Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Overhead 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf Overhead 2: OverheadGalatians-2-15-to-3-5.pdf Handout 1: Under-the-Law.pdf

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

https://player.vimeo.com/video/1209258293

]]> 0:58:08 false Catechesis Trinity Seven – July 15, 2026 https://podcast.show/trinityhmedia/episode/154374084/ 154374084 https://trinityh.org/?p=20793 Michael Henson Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:00:51 -0400 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 theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains Jesus’ feeding of the 4,000 (St. Mark 8:1-9), which is the Holy Gospel for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “God Is The Giver” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Fourth and Fifth Commandments and meanings, and St. Matthew 6:33.

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-7-07-15-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-God-is-the-Giver.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book

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]]> 1:00:08 false Divine Service – Trinity Six – July 12, 2026 https://podcast.show/trinityhmedia/episode/154336576/ 154336576 https://trinityh.org/?p=20822 Michael Henson Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:00:06 -0400 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.19-20 Hymn: “Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness” LW 239 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Feed Your Children, God Most Holy” LW 468, TLH 659 “May We Your Precepts, Lord, Fulfil” LW 389 “Baptized Into Your Name Most Holy” LW 224 “All Mankind Fell in Adam’s Fall” LW 363, TLH 369 Closing Hymn: “Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord” LW 219

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Six-Cover-7-12-2026-Online.pdf

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Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:156  Numbers 21-22), Balaam’s Prophesy and the Donkey

]]> 1:19:37 false Bible Class #7 Galatians – July 12, 2026 https://podcast.show/trinityhmedia/episode/154336575/ 154336575 https://trinityh.org/?p=21064 Michael Henson Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:00:11 -0400 Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians. Handout 1: OverheadGalatians-2-15-to-3-5.pdf Overhead 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

https://vimeo.com/share/30b32f6a-438a-4318-b405-32a330b61647?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

 

]]> 0:58:23 false Catechesis Trinity Six – July 8, 2026 https://podcast.show/trinityhmedia/episode/154293601/ 154293601 https://trinityh.org/?p=20791 Michael Henson Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:50 -0400 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 theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains Jesus’ teaching on His own fulfillment of the Law (Matthew 5:17-26), which is the Holy Gospel for the Sixth Sunday after Trinity. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “O Lord, I Sing with Mouth and Heart” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Second Commandment and meaning, and St. Matthew 5:19.

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-6-July-8-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-O-Lord-I-Sing-With-Mouth-and-Heart.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book

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]]> 0:57:38 false Divine Service Fifth Sunday after Trinity – July 5, 2026 https://podcast.show/trinityhmedia/episode/154236825/ 154236825 https://trinityh.org/?p=20536 Michael Henson Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:00:45 -0400 Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “With The Lord Begin Your Task” LW 483 Readings:  Jeremiah 16:14-21, 1 Peter 3:8-15, St. Luke 5:1-11 Hymn of the Day: “My Inmost Heart Now Raises” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #43, TLH 548) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: ASBH “An Awe-Full Mystery is Here” (TLH 304) Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Take My Life, O Lord, Renew” LW 404 “How Can I Thank You, Lord” LW 385 “Entrust Your Days and Burdens” LW 427 Closing Hymn:  “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing” LW 218

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Five-Cover-7-5-2026-Online-b.pdf

https://vimeo.com/1206532830?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:155  Numbers 21), Bronze Serpent on a Pole

]]> 1:24:18 false Bible Class #12 “Trinity Season: Part Two” – July 5, 2026 https://podcast.show/trinityhmedia/episode/154236824/ 154236824 https://trinityh.org/?p=20946 Michael Henson Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:00:29 -0400 Today, we will study an overview of the second part of the Trinity Season in one session. Handout 1: TRINITY-SEASON-Part-B-2026-Adult-Bible-Studies.pdf

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

https://vimeo.com/1205245518?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

]]> 1:00:02 false Divine Service The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary – July 2, 2025 https://podcast.show/trinityhmedia/episode/154195545/ 154195545 https://trinityh.org/?p=20534 Michael Henson Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:49 -0400 Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings: Judges 13:2-7, Isaiah 11:1-5, St. Luke 1:39-56 Hymn “My Soul, O God, Magnifies Thee” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #94) Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: July-2-Visitation-of-the-Blessed-Virgin-Mary-Insert-2026.pdf

https://vimeo.com/1205520587?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

]]> 0:45:31 false Catechesis Trinity Five – July 1, 2026 https://podcast.show/trinityhmedia/episode/154183826/ 154183826 https://trinityh.org/?p=20789 Michael Henson Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:33 -0400 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 theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains “Jesus tells the Apostles that they will catch Men” (St. Luke 5:1-11), which is the Holy Gospel for Trinity Five. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “O Lord, How Happy is the Time” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Second Commandment and meaning, and Psalm 27:7-9.

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-5-7-1-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-O-Lord-How-Happy-Is-the-Time.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book

https://vimeo.com/1202327122?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

]]> 0:58:12 false Divine Service Sts. Peter and Paul – June 29, 2025 https://podcast.show/trinityhmedia/episode/154158689/ 154158689 https://trinityh.org/?p=20532 Michael Henson Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:00:33 -0400 Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Ezekiel 34:7-16, Acts 12:1-11, St. Matthew 16:13-19 Hymn “Christ, Thou Are the Sure Foundation” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #93)

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: June-29-Sts-Pete-and-Paul-Apostles-Insert-2026.pdf

https://vimeo.com/1205258067?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

]]> 0:41:53 false Bible Class #6 Galatians – June 28, 2026 https://podcast.show/trinityhmedia/episode/154145596/ 154145596 https://trinityh.org/?p=20944 Michael Henson Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:00:33 -0400 Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians.

Handout 1: Chronology-for-Galatians-Acts-Updated-May-31-2026.pdf Overhead 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf Overhead 2: Acts-15-Jerusalem-Council.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

https://vimeo.com/1201181494?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

]]> 1:00:20 false Divine Service Trinity Four – June 28, 2026 https://podcast.show/trinityhmedia/episode/154145597/ 154145597 https://trinityh.org/?p=20530 Michael Henson Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:00:11 -0400 Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Hymn “Lord, Open Now My Heart to Hear” LW 197 Readings:  Isaiah 58:6-12, Romans 8:18-23, St. Luke 6:36-42 Hymn of the Day: “Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Highest Good!” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #42) 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: “For Greenland’s Icy Mountains” LW 322 “Now I Have a Firm Foundation” LW 360 “O God, My Faithful God” LW 371, TLH 395 Closing Hymn:  “On What Has Now Been Sown” LW 217

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Four-Cover-6-28-2026-Online.pdf

https://vimeo.com/1203231592?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:150  Leviticus 17), Aaron’s Staff Buds

]]> 1:04:32 false Catechesis for 3rd Sunday after Trinity – June 17, 2026 https://podcast.show/trinityhmedia/episode/154031822/ 154031822 https://trinityh.org/?p=20787 Michael Henson Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:46 -0400 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. Luke 15:1-10), which is the Holy Gospel for the Third Sunday after Trinity. Learn-by-Heart will include the hymn “Almighty God They Word is Cast” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), the Daily Prayers from Luther’s Small Catechism(Ask a Blessing, Returning Thanks), and St. Luke 15:2.

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Trinity-Three-6-17-2026.pdf Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Almighty-God-Thy-Word-is-Cast.pdf Prayers: Order of Vespers, p.29-30 and then p.36-38 from ASBH Psalter Book

https://vimeo.com/1196156428?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

]]> 0:58:48 false Divine Service on David Henkel, Pastor & Confessor – June 15, 2026 https://podcast.show/trinityhmedia/episode/154010096/ 154010096 https://trinityh.org/?p=20526 Michael Henson Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:53 -0400 Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal Readings:  Galatians 2:16-21, John 8:31-36 Hymn of the Day: “Rise Ye Children of Salvation” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #90) Sermon

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Bulletin: June-15-David-Henkel-Insert-2026.pdf

https://vimeo.com/1201197589?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

]]> 0:44:25 false Bible Class #5 Galatians – June 14, 2026 https://podcast.show/trinityhmedia/episode/154001823/ 154001823 https://trinityh.org/?p=20940 Michael Henson Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:00:32 -0400 Today, we will continue our study of the book of Galatians.

Handout 1: Chronology-for-Galatians-Acts-Updated-May-31-2026.pdf Overhead 1: Galatians-Bible-Study-Landscape-Chapters-1-3.pdf Overhead 2: Acts-15-Jerusalem-Council.pdf –Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

https://vimeo.com/1195136064?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

]]> 0:49:39 false Divine Service Trinity Two – June 14, 2026 https://podcast.show/trinityhmedia/episode/154001824/ 154001824 https://trinityh.org/?p=20521 Michael Henson Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:00:02 -0400 Order of Divine Service I, p. 136 Lutheran Worship Hymn “Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus” LW 381 Readings:  Isaiah 25:6-9, 1 John 3:13-18, St. Luke 14:16-24 Hymn of the Day: “The Mouth of Fools Doth God Confess” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #40, ELHB #277) 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: “We Give You But Your Own” LW 405 “One Thing’s Needful” LW 277 “Come Unto Me, Ye Weary” LW 345, TLH 276

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). Service Bulletin: Trinity-Two-Cover-6-14-2026-Online.pdf

https://vimeo.com/1199196688?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:146  Numbers 13), Grapes on a Pole from the Promised Land

]]> 1:12:25 false Eldona Synod Sermon for June 3 2026 https://podcast.show/trinityhmedia/episode/153946324/ 153946324 https://trinityh.org/?p=20962 Michael Henson Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:28:42 -0400 The 2026 Evangelical Lutheran Diocese of North America (Eldona) meet in Synod from June 2-June 6, 2026 at Salem Lutheran Church in Malone, TX.  This sermon on Acts 5 was preached at Matins on Wednesday, June 3.

MDH Michael D. Henson Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL), Pastor

]]> 0:09:25 false Divine Service Holy Trinity Sunday – May 31, 2026 https://podcast.show/trinityhmedia/episode/153921322/ 153921322 https://trinityh.org/?p=20516 Michael Henson Sun, 31 May 2026 07:00:36 -0400 Order of Divine Service I, p. 136 Lutheran Worship Hymn: “O Holy Spirit, Enter In” LW 160, TLH 235 Readings:  Ezekiel 18:30-32, Romans 11:33-36, St. John 3:1-15 Athanasian Creed, p.39-40 Hymn of the Day: “We All Believe in One True God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #38, LW 212, TLH 252) Sermon Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18 General Prayer………                    p.19-20 Hymn: “Holy God, We Praise Your Name” LW 171, TLH 250 Exhortation                                    p.21 Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship) Communion Hymns: “Glory Be to God the Father” LW 173, TLH 244 “Come, Holy Ghost, Our Soul’s Inspire” LW 157 “From All That Dwell Below the Skies” LW 440 “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” LW 247

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).

Service Bulletin: Holy-Trinity-Sunday-Cover-5-31-2026-Online.pdf

https://vimeo.com/1197132013?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:132  Numbers 1), The Census

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