Calendar of HTLC Events1 & 2 = Basement Rooms 1 & 2 • B = Balcony • CK = Café Koinonia

FH = Fellowship Hall • K = Kitchen • L = LibraryLH = LightHouse • N = Narthex • PS = Preschool • S = Sanctuary

Sunday, August 268:30 am Worship (S)10:00 am Worship (S)

Monday, August 279:00 am Tai Chi (200)

Tuesday, August 289:00 am Willing Workers and Paint, Pound

& Praise (CK)10:15 am Staff Meeting (201)12:00 pm HTLC Food Pantry (102)1:00 pm Afternoon Men’s Group (CK)1:00 pm Knit & Crochet Group (N)6:00 pm Advocacy Team (CK)7:00 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal (S)

Wednesday, August 299:00 am Tai Chi (200)11:00 am Edencrest Worship (Offsite)6:00 pm Worship (S)7:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (B)7:15 pm Adult Learning (FH)

Thursday, August 306:30 am Son Seekers - Men’s Ministries

(CK)10:00 am Preschool Storytime (PS)

Friday, August 318:30 am Bulletin Stuffers (CK)9:00 am Tai Chi (200)

Saturday, September 17:30 am Men’s Bible Study (CK)5:30 pm Worship (S)

Sunday, September 28:30 am Worship (S)10:00 am Worship (S)

Monday, September 3Labor Day

Office Closed

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

@HTLCAnkeny /HTLCAnkeny

Saturday, August 25, 5:30 pmSunday, August 26, 8:30 & 10:00 amWednesday, August 29, 6:00 pm

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14th Week after Pentecost

517 SW Des Moines St., Ankeny, IA, 50023 | 515-964-4348 | www.holytrinityankeny.org

When you are at the store this week, please keep our food pantry in mind. We especially need canned fruit (any kind), feminine hygiene products, and personal care items (shampoo, deodorant, etc). We also need clean, empty, plastic grocery bags; place them in the round bin in the north entrance. Recently-purchased meats in 1-2 pound packs can be placed in the Food Pantry freezer in the Fellowship Hall. Place non-perishable donations in the grocery carts by the entrances.

Monetary donations can be placed in the offering basket or made at the kiosk in the Narthex.

Prayer ConcernsPrayer Matters! Please take your bulletin home and pray for those listed.

Thanksgiving to God:• For the students receiving new Bibles this

weekend• For students and staff members returning

to school this week• For the Open Arms Campaign and the

generosity of this congregation Healing and Health Concerns:• Ken & Linda Aeikens• Jo Alleman, friend of Arlene & Loren

Sampson• Allie Andrews, friend of Ed & Kris Oakie• Nate & Ann Baggett• Jack & Judy Blackmer, parents of Jeff

Blackmer• Tim Camp, friend of Karen Dyer• Billie Jo Cavanaugh, friend of Cyndi Olson• Kris Dillman, friend of the Hackbart family• Stephanie Doonan, friend of Nicole Gade• Loren Dykeman• Kathy Ellett• Sarah Espinoza• Sam Felderman & family, friend of Jim &

Lisa Tagye• Caroline Godfrey, daughter of Herb &

Anne Knudten• Ted Harley, father of Cyndi Olson• Sherry Helmbrecht, sister of Tim

Helmbrecht• Mardelle Helmke, grandmother of Rachel

Allison• Brian Hines, son of Lorraine Hines

• Homer, father of Rita Samuelson• Kathy Ingram, sister of Karen Whipple• Joan Jackson• Carolyn Johnson, mother of Cyndy

Hockman• Sue Johnston, sister-in-law of Jim & Lisa

Tagye• Kathy Kayser, niece of Bob & Linda Kayser• Gene & Melody Kragenbrink• Laura Lewis, niece of Thomas & Carrie

Cummings• Harold Linden• Fran McAtee, brother-in-law of Jenny

Mahlow• Matt McCullough, friend of the Kayser

family• Shirley Muehlenthaler• Myrna Murphy• Teresa & Dave Newman, friends of Cyndy

& Steve Hockman• Dave Olsen, brother of Linda Kayser• Rick Peitz, relative of Curt & Beth McKim• Gertrude Peters, mother of Frank Peters• Tony Russo, friend of Ed Oakie• Ron Shaw, friend of Marie Witt• Sheila, sister of Jeff Wendel• Ross Smith• Carol Stumpf, friend of Cyndi Olson• David Vieth, son of Nancy Vieth• Tahler Wildman, cousin of Kristen Gray• Karin Zuehls

Welcome to Holy Trinity Lutheran ChurchOur Mission: Share God’s Love

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Commemorations This Week• Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, died 430: Augustine was one of the greatest theologians of

the Western church. A native of North Africa, he recovered from a debauched young adulthood through the influence of his mother, Monica, and Bishop Ambrose of Milan. Besides writing influential theological books, he served as bishop of Hippo, in present-day Algeria.

Staff Member Title email @holytrinityankeny.org ExtensionTimothy V. Olson Lead Pastor for Mission & Vision tolson (on sabbatical until 9/4) 206

Pamela Schroeder Pastor for Care & Community pschroeder 205

David Fandrich Minister for Worship & Music dfandrich 210

Sara Rademacher Minister for Administration srademacher 203

Anne Williams Minister for Learning awilliams 211

Travis Segar Pastoral Intern tsegar 218

Becky Dieleman Hospitality Ministry Associate bdieleman 213

Christina Hackbart Youth Ministry Director chackbart 222

Krista Gerth Worship Ministry Associate kgerth 212

Kelly Heuton Family Ministries Director kheuton 207

Kristi O’Connor Communications Ministry Associate koconnor 202

Holly Randell Preschool Director hrandell 219

Jen Schafer Church School Director jschafer 214

Lisa Strnad Pastoral Ministry Associate lstrnad 201

Tammy Walls Minister for Finance twalls 204

• Holy Communion is open to all who are baptized and trust that Christ is present in the meal, regardless of your tradition or affiliation. Pastors are available to talk about Holy Baptism if you desire to join in the Lord’s Supper.

• We share communion by intinction. Proceed to one of the stations via the center aisle. A communion server will give you bread to dip in the red wine or grape juice found in the chalice. Please return to your seat via the side aisles.

• Gluten-free bread is available at the table in the front center aisle. Remove a wafer from the bowl and pick up a cup of wine or juice, then step forward to hear the words, “given for you.”

• Children who do not yet receive communion or those who are not baptized are encouraged to come forward for a blessing. Cross your arms in front of you to signal your desire for a blessing.

• Hospitalized? Please inform the staff if you are going to be or unexpectedly find yourself in the hospital.

• Children are invited and encouraged to worship with you. A supervised nursery is available on Sundays for children 4 years and younger if you choose this option for all or part of the service.

• Children’s Bulletins are available from the ushers. Busy Bags are hanging in the Narthex near the Welcome Center.

• Restrooms are available on the upper and lower levels of the building. Portable restrooms are available outside the north and south entrances during construction.

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Peace After Divorce is an educational workshop and divorce support group that will meet on Tuesdays, October 2 - November 20, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Nursery will be available. Register online at bit.ly/htlc-Peace2018 or call Lisa in the church office.

An Ice Cream Social will be held in the south parking lot from 5:00 - 7:00 pm on Sunday, September 9. All ages are welcome. Bring a chair or a picnic, or just stop by and enjoy some ice cream and fellowship. We will have sundaes, root beer floats, and outdoor games. We will collect a free will offering that will be given to the school district for the FUEL fund which helps make sure all students get a hot meal every day. Contact Kelly Heuton with questions.

During Construction we will not have access to a dishwasher. Please use a disposable cup for coffee during fellowship or bring your favorite mug from home.

High School Youth Group will resume on September 12 at the Lighthouse. All 9th-12th graders are invited to attend each Wednesday night at 7:00 pm for snacks, great discussion and hanging with friends. Contact Christina Hackbart with any questions.

Wednesday Night Adult Learning begins August 29 at 7:15 pm in the Fellowship Hall. The Draft Social Statement on Women and Justice will be discussed. Copies are available in the office. We will discuss the Core Convictions Theses 1-7 at the first session.

Adult Choir Rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, August 29, at 7:00 pm. We invite anyone grades 9 & up who likes to sing. No audition is required. If you have questions, email David Fandrich at dfandrich@holytrinityankeny.org.

Registration is now open for church school, Affirmation of Baptism, and youth choirs. Visit our web site for more information and to register.

Our next blood drive will be Friday, September 7, from 2:30 - 6:00 pm. To make your appointment, call LifeServe Blood Center of Iowa or contact Susan Orth: 515-491-6677 or ksorth7312@msn.com.

Help with Church School! We are looking for adults and teens to help teach and guide Church School Students as they grow in their faith. Visit our website for more information.

The Journey Through Grief: A Six Session Educational Grief Group will meet at HTLC bimonthly on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm, September 18 – December 4. Led by a Unity Point Hospice Chaplain, this group will learn about grief, discover tools for dealing with loss, and develop a new support network. Visit the Holy Trinity website for more details. Contact Ruby (Jessica) Eason at 515-802-1125 or jessica.eason@unitypoint.org to register.

Habitat for Humanity Panel Build - HTLC, along with other churches in Ankeny, will build all of the exterior and interior wall panels for a Habitat home on Saturday, October 27, at Ankeny First United Methodist Church’s Christian Life Center on NE 36th St. There is work for every skill level. If you are interested in signing up for a 3.75-hour shift, contact the church office or sign up at the high top table in the Narthex by August 26.

The Nursery has moved to the hallway on the north side of the church (the preschool hallway). Contact Kelly Heuton with any questions.

AnnouncementsMission & Ministry Opportunities & Events

Wednesday, August 29, 20186:00 pm

☩ Gathering ☩Pre-Worship Music • I Am the Bread of Life • ELW 485 • verses 1 & 5Invitation to Prayer & Examen*Greeting*Gathering Song • All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly • ELW 461*Prayer of the Day

☩ Word ☩Scripture ReadingsSermon • Pastor Pam Schroeder*Song • As the Bread of Life is Broken • projected on screen*Prayers of Intercession *Peace

☩ Meal ☩Offering • The offering is received*Thanksgiving at the Table*Lord’s Prayer

☩ Sending ☩*Blessing*Sending Song • O Light Whose Splendor Thrills • ELW 563*Dismissal

☩ Gathering ☩Welcome & Announcements*Greeting*Kyrie • the congregation sings as directed:

*Song of Praise • Now the Feast and Celebration • ELW 167*Prayer of the Day8:30 & 10:00 Presentation of the Bible

☩ Word ☩Readings: Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 Ephesians 6:10-20 *Gospel Song

*John 6:56-69 Sermon • Pastor Pam Schroeder*Hymn of the Day • As the Bread of Life is Broken • projected on screen*Prayers of Intercession *Peace

☩ Meal ☩Offering • The offering is received 5:30 Marlene Miller, piano 8:30 & 10:00 Cantante Domino • by Laura Farnell • Men’s Ensemble

Saturday & Sunday, August 25 & 26, 20185:30, 8:30, & 10:00

54 *Offertory • Bread of Life from Heaven • ELW 474 • refrain only

*Offering Prayer*Thanksgiving at the Table Holy

*Lord’s Prayer*Invitation to CommunionCommunion Song • Come and Eat This Living Bread

*Prayer After Communion☩ Sending ☩

*Blessing*Sending Song • Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises • ELW 535*Dismissal