Calendar of HTLC Events1 & 2 = Basement Rooms 1 & 2 • B = Balcony • CK = Café Koinonia FH = Fellowship Hall • K = Kitchen • N = Narthex • S = Sanctuary

Sunday, November 178:30 am Church School8:30 am Worship (S)10:00 am Worship (S) 11:00 am Stewardship Brunch (FH)

Monday, November 181:30 pm Pause Group (209)

Tuesday, November 199:00 am Willing Workers and Paint, Pound &

Praise (CK)10:15 am Staff Meeting (201)12:00 pm HTLC Food Pantry1:00 pm Afternoon Men’s Group (CK)5:45 pm Worship SMA Meeting (201)6:30 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal (S)6:30 pm Stephen Ministry Training (209)7:00 pm Women’s Group (201)

Wednesday, November 2011:00 am Journey Senior Living Worship3:00 pm Mill Pond Worship4:00 pm After School Hangout (MPR)4:45 pm Dinner: Pizza (FH)5:15 pm Grades 3-5 Choir Rehearsal (207)5:15 pm Grades 6-8 Choir Rehearsal (202)5:15 pm K-2 Choir Rehearsal (208)

5:15 pm Late Hangout (MPR)6:00 pm 6th & 7th Grade Class (FH)6:00 pm 8th Grade Class (200)6:00 pm Church School6:00 pm Worship (S)7:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (B)7:00 pm Adult Ed (201)7:00 pm High School Friendsgiving (FH)

Thursday, November 216:30 am Son Seekers - Men’s Ministries (CK)10:30 am Pause Group (CK)1:00 pm Knit & Crochet Group (N)6:30 pm Third Thursday - SMAs & Council

(S)Friday, November 22

8:30 am Bulletin Stuffers (CK)Saturday, November 23

7:30 am Men’s Bible Study (CK)4:00 pm Pause Group (CK)5:30 pm Worship (S)

Sunday, November 248:30 am Church School8:30 am Worship (S)10:00 am Worship (S)

Holy Trinity Lutheran ChurchSaturday, November 16, 5:30 pmSunday, November 17, 8:30 & 10:00 amWednesday, November 20, 6:00 pm

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Our food pantry especially needs soup, personal care items, laundry detergent, and feminine hygiene products. Recently-purchased meats in 1-2 pound packs can be placed in the Food Pantry freezer the south hallway room labeled “Food Pantry Donation Drop Off.” Non-perishable donations and clean, empty plastic bags can be placed in the grocery carts by the entrances.

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

The Food Pantry is also requesting donations of gently-used children’s books. Place them in the grocery carts by the entrances.

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

Thanksgiving to God:• For the birth of Blayke Summitt Scout

Borcherding to Debra & Hayley BorcherdingThanksgiving for the Saints:• Raymond Uthof• Joan HerkeHealing and Health Concerns:• Ken & Linda Aeikens• Nate & Ann Baggett• Jenn Baldwin, friend of Krista Gerth• Andrea Boughton, friend of Krista Gerth• Keatyn Brandner, nephew of Amy & Brad

Stoermer• Tim Camp, friend of Karen Dyer• Arliss Fox, friend of Ralph & Barb Schramm• Diana Gilbert, friend of Trishia Sinclair• Caroline Godfrey, daughter of Herb & Anne

Knudten• Janet Gross• Tom Hanna, brother of Karen Dyer• Ted Harley, father of Cyndi Olson• Dan Hefley, brother-in-law of Jim & Sandy

Little• Linda Hegland, friend of Nicole Gade• Laura Hemmes, friend of Arlen & Asta Twedt• Gladys Hieronymus, aunt of Kathryn Duffy• Meagan Hillman & family, niece of Joan Dietz• Marv Hitchings, step-father of Nicole Gade• Don & Ivy Hockinson• Stephanie Hope-Summy, friend of Mark &

Jean Murphy• Evangeline Hussman, friend of Andrea

Carlson• Bonnie Hutchins & Sherry• Jan and Morgan, relatives of Dianne

McDonald• Marilyn Kasperbauer, aunt of Krista Gerth• John & Laura Locher, brother of Anne

Knudten

• Chris & Lindsay Mattix, daughter of Jim & Sandy Little

• Fran McAtee, brother-in-law of Jenny Mahlow• Matt McCullough, friend of the Kayser family• Paul & Marlys McDonald, parents of Diane

McDonald• James Milbrath, nephew of Walter & Annette

Doman• Austin Mollhoff, friend of Nikki Jacobs• Shirley Muehlenthaler• Myrna Murphy• Julie Parker, Goddaughter of Larry & Fran

Nielsen• Deone Pedersen, cousin of Jan Kramer• Sandy Pederson, mother of Kim Helmbrecht• Marilyn & Edward Quinn and family, sister of

Myrna Murphy• Dick Rasmussen• Jason Scroggins, brother of Tom Scroggins• Sheila, sister of Jeff Wendel• Jerry Slocum, nephew of Linda Reed• Stephen Ministry Trainees: Charles Juhl, Kelsi

Macek, Pat McDonald, and Cyndi Olson• Gunnar Stockdale, son of Wendy McCarty• Jordan Tanko, friend of Kris Oakie• Lloyd & Sherry Tysse, brother-in-law of

Bonnie Ficek• Viera Vigness, great-niece of Lee & Mardelle

Crawford• Jay Vogt, brother of Pam Lund• Audrey White, friend of Dennis Dietz• C.T. White, friend of Dennis Dietz• Gwen Wiegrefe, mother of Karen Blackmer• Tahler Wildman, cousin of Kristen Gray• Duane Wubbena, brother of Myrna Prange• Anya Zaragoza, friend of Jeanne Peters• Karin Zuehls

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

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• 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 plan to be or are unexpectedly admitted to the hospital.

• Children are invited and encouraged to worship with you. A supervised nursery is available on Sundays and Wednesdays 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 located on the north (women’s) and south (men’s) sides of the Narthex (lobby).• A Family/All-Gender Restroom is available on the north side of the Narthex.

Staff Member Title email @holytrinityankeny.org ExtensionTimothy V. Olson Lead Pastor for Mission & Vision tolson 206

Pamela Schroeder Pastor for Care & Community pschroeder 205

Garth Englund Pastoral Intern genglund 218

David Fandrich Minister for Worship & Music dfandrich 210

Sara Rademacher Minister for Administration srademacher 203

Anne Williams Minister for Learning awilliams 211

Becky Dieleman Hospitality Ministry Associate bdieleman 213

Krista Gerth Worship & Service Coordinator kgerth 212

Kelly Heuton Family Ministries Director kheuton 207

Christina McCleary Youth Ministry Director cmccleary 222

Kristi O’Connor Communications Ministry Associate koconnor 202

Jen Schafer Church School Director jschafer 214

Lisa Strnad Pastoral Ministry Associate lstrnad 201

Tammy Walls Minister for Finance twalls 204

Staff Directory

Our Sympathy is Extended to:• Susan & Kristofer Orth and family at the death of Susan’s grandfather, Raymond Uthof• Mick & Jan Herke and family at the death of Mick’s mother, Joan Herke

Even though we don’t know you yet, we already love you. Your race, gender identity, mental or physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, financial situation, social standing, education, cultural background, immigration status, or any other category or label cannot separate you from the love of God, nor keep you from being what God called you to be.

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Flowers this weekend are from Debra and Samantha Witten in honor of their parents and grandparents, Don & Arlene Smith, on their 64th wedding anniversary.

Together, we strive to share God’s love by loving our neighbors and loving creation. Even though we don’t know you yet, we already love you. Your race, gender identity, mental or physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, financial situation, social standing, education, cultural background, immigration status, or any other category or label cannot separate you from the love of God, nor keep you from being what God called you to be. (Excerpt from the congregation’s welcome statement approved at our recent congregational meeting.)

Christmas Poinsettias - If you would like to contribute towards the purchase of poinsettias that will decorate the sanctuary for Christmas, you can do so by check (note “Christmas Flowers” on the memo line), donate at the kiosk (select “Worship and Music”), or contribute online at bit.ly/htlc-Flowers2019. The suggested donation is $15 per plant.

Our Family Promise host dates for 2020 are January 12-19, April 12-19, July 12-19, and October 11-18. Sign up online to help in January at http://bit.ly/htlc-FPJan2020.

Pies Needed! On November 27, we will deliver pies to MOSAIC homes in the Des Moines metro and enjoy pie for fellowship following Thanksgiving Eve worship. If you are willing to bake (or buy) and donate a pie (or two), or if you are willing to help deliver pies on November 27 at noon, sign up at the Red Wall or at bit.ly/htlc-Thanksgiving2019 today!

Operation Turkey Sandwich - On November 27 & 28, we will assemble and deliver lunches to individuals who have to work on Thanksgiving Day as part of our annual Operation Turkey Sandwich giving project. We still need people to bake Stuffin’ Muffins and pumpkin bars. Sign up at the Red Wall or online at bit.ly/htlc-Thanksgiving2019.

Nursery Volunteer: Would you be willing to help out occasionally in the church nursery? Once in a while our regular Nursery Care Provider is gone and we are looking for a group of subs we can call on to fill in so we can continue to provide this valuable ministry. Volunteers should be 16 or older and will need to pass a background check. Volunteers will only be called on a few times a year. Contact Kelly Heuton to ask questions or to sign up.

Advent Book Study will begin Tuesday, December 3, and meet for three consecutive Tuesdays at 6:30 pm in room 201. We will be reading “Dear Church – A Love Letter from a Black Preacher to the Whitest Denomination in the U.S.” by Lenny Duncan. Join this group and you will be challenged, convicted, upset, moved and blessed. Books can be ordered through Amazon. Sign up at the Connections Center or online at http://bit.ly/htlc-AdventStudy2019.

Church school students will present their annual Christmas programs on December 15. Families may register to participate in the program at 4:00 or 6:00 pm. Refreshments will be served in the Fellowship Hall following each program. Contact Jen Schafer with questions.

Cookies for Christmas Eve - We will serve cookies for fellowship on Christmas Eve. If you’re willing to donate a dozen (or two), sign up online at bit.ly/htlc-cookies2019.

Lessons & Carols will be held Sunday, December 15, during worship at 8:30 and 10:00. Invite a friend to join you for an uplifting morning of word and song!

Wednesday, November 20, 20196:00 pm

☩ Gathering ☩*Greeting*Gathering Song • In the Day of the Lord

*Prayer of the DayInvitation to Prayer & Examen

☩ Word ☩Scripture ReadingsSermon • Pastor Pam Schroeder*Song • For the Fruit of All Creation • ELW 679*Prayers of Intercession *Peace

☩ Meal ☩Offering • The offering is received*Thanksgiving at the Table*Lord’s PrayerCommunion Song • Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises • ELW 535

☩ Sending ☩*Blessing*Sending Song • Sing with All the Saints in Glory • ELW 426*Dismissal

54 Saturday & Sunday, November 16 & 17, 20195:30 pm • 8:30 am • 10:00 am

☩ Gathering ☩*Greeting*Kyrie • projected on screen*Song of Praise • Glory to God

*Prayer of the Day

☩ Word ☩Readings: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Ephesians 3:14-21 *Gospel Song • Alleluia • projected on screen *Luke 16:10-13

Sermon • Pastor Pam Schroeder*Hymn of the Day • For the Fruit of All Creation • ELW 679*Prayers of Intercession *Peace

☩ Meal ☩Offering • The offering is received5:30 David Fandrich, piano8:30 I Want Jesus to Walk with Me • arr. by Donald Moore • Grades 6-8 Choir •

Jill Bjorklund, director10:00 He Has the Power • by Leon C. Roberts • Adult Choir*Offertory • Come, Behold! the Feast of Heaven • projected on screen*Thanksgiving at the Table Holy

Amen • projected on screen*Lord’s Prayer5:30 Communion Song • Come, Behold! the Feast of Heaven • projected on screen8:30 & 10:00 Communion Music • Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus • arr. William Kirkpatrick •

Pat Zimmer, flute & Scott Smith, guitar

☩ Sending ☩*Blessing*Sending Song • Rise, O Church, Like Christ Arisen • ELW 548 • Verses 1 & 4*Dismissal