WORSHIP This Week
Gather for worship on Sunday mornings at 8:30 and 10:00 am, as well as Saturdays at 5:30 pm and Wednesday at 6:00 pm. Worship is live streamed each Wednesday at 6:00 pm and Sunday at 10:00 am; those videos are recorded so you may watch at any time.
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Use these resources as you worship:
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As of June 20, 2021, Holy Trinity is in Phase 4. Please click here to learn more about our process of regathering for worship.
Children's Worship Resources
Listen to the Sermon Podcast
There are many ways to listen to Holy Trinity's sermon podcast:
There are many ways to listen to Holy Trinity's sermon podcast:
- Holy Trinity Podcast – Click here: Podcast. Click the arrow to play.
- Holy Trinity Mobile App – Download to your phone from the App Store for iPhone or from Google Play for Android Then just push the “podcast” earphones at the bottom of the home screen and play! This app will also connect you with all things HTLC, including a video of worship.
- Spotify – Use your Spotify app and search for “Holy Trinity Ankeny.” Find the Channel here. Download Spotify.
- Amazon Music – Use your Amazon Music app and search for the podcast "Holy Trinity Ankeny." Find the Channel here (you must log in to your account).
- iHeart Radio – Use your iHeart Radio account and search for “Holy Trinity Ankeny” in the podcast section. Find the channel here. Download iHeart Radio
Bible Readings and Prayers of the People
FIRST READING: Isaiah 35:5-8
5Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened,
and the ears of the deaf unstopped;
6then the lame shall leap like a deer,
and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy.
For waters shall break forth in the wilderness,
and streams in the desert;
7the burning sand shall become a pool,
and the thirsty ground springs of water;
the haunt of jackals shall become a swamp,
the grass shall become reeds and rushes.
8A highway shall be there,
and it shall be called the Holy Way;
the unclean shall not travel on it,
but it shall be for God's people;
no traveler, not even fools, shall go astray.
SECOND READING: 2 Timothy 4:5-11
5As for you, always be sober, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, carry out your ministry fully.
6As for me, I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come. 7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
9Do your best to come to me soon, 10for Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. 11Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful in my ministry.
GOSPEL READING: Luke 1:1-4; 24:44-53
Luke writes: 1Since many have undertaken to set down an orderly account of the events that have been fulfilled among us, 2just as they were handed on to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, 3I too decided, after investigating everything carefully from the very first, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4so that you may know the truth concerning the things about which you have been instructed.
24:44[Before he ascended, Jesus said to the disciples and their companions:] “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.”45Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, 46and he said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, 47and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. 49And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
50Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. 51While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. 52And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy; 53and they were continually in the temple blessing God.
FIRST READING: Isaiah 35:5-8
5Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened,
and the ears of the deaf unstopped;
6then the lame shall leap like a deer,
and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy.
For waters shall break forth in the wilderness,
and streams in the desert;
7the burning sand shall become a pool,
and the thirsty ground springs of water;
the haunt of jackals shall become a swamp,
the grass shall become reeds and rushes.
8A highway shall be there,
and it shall be called the Holy Way;
the unclean shall not travel on it,
but it shall be for God's people;
no traveler, not even fools, shall go astray.
SECOND READING: 2 Timothy 4:5-11
5As for you, always be sober, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, carry out your ministry fully.
6As for me, I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come. 7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
9Do your best to come to me soon, 10for Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. 11Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful in my ministry.
GOSPEL READING: Luke 1:1-4; 24:44-53
Luke writes: 1Since many have undertaken to set down an orderly account of the events that have been fulfilled among us, 2just as they were handed on to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, 3I too decided, after investigating everything carefully from the very first, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4so that you may know the truth concerning the things about which you have been instructed.
24:44[Before he ascended, Jesus said to the disciples and their companions:] “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.”45Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, 46and he said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, 47and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. 49And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
50Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. 51While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. 52And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy; 53and they were continually in the temple blessing God.
Prayers of the People
Set free from sin and death and nourished by the word of truth, we join in prayer for all of God’s creation.
We pray for the church. Make us diligent students of your word and teach us to follow your way. We pray for the Moravian Church and ELCA Seminaries and Seminarians. Raise up faithful evangelists, teachers, and leaders in your church. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
For the creation. For forests and mountains, rivers and streams. For those who work in agriculture. For those affected by flooding or drought, and for communities struggling to recover from damaging storms. Fill all creation with your goodness and renew the face of the earth. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
For those who govern the nations and those who serve as leaders in our local community. For diplomats and ambassadors, lawmakers and judges. Grant them wisdom and compassion and lead them to work for the common good. We especially pray for Myanmar and Nepal. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
For those who are in need. For any who are anxious or live with mental illness. For those who are grieving, especially the Gustin, Wicks and Kayser families. For all who are hospitalized, especially Ken Aeikens, for Judi Albright and all who are homebound or in nursing facilities, and for all on our prayer list. Heal their wounds and make them whole. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
For this assembly gathered today, send your Holy Spirit upon your servants. Drive away sickness of body and spirit, make whole that which is broken, deliver them from the power of evil, and preserve them in true faith, to share the power of Christ’s resurrection and to serve you with all the saints now and forever. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
For physicians, nurses, physician assistants, therapists and other health care workers. For those who care for aging relatives or children with special needs. Guide all caring ministries, that love be given and Christ’s healing love be found. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
For new beginnings as children returned to church school this past week. For the baptism of McKenzie Vaske, and the marriages of Chloe & Kian Khanjani, and Brittany Smith & Mitch Myers. Lead them all in lives trusting in your steadfast love. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
With thanksgiving, we remember Luke - evangelist and all who have gone before us in the faith, especially James of Jerusalem - martyr, Nancy Neumann, Bob Jensen and Donna Pederson - beloved. Inspire us by their witness and bring us, together with them, to your heavenly banquet to feast with you in paradise. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
In the company of your saints we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your eternal mercy and love; through Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
Set free from sin and death and nourished by the word of truth, we join in prayer for all of God’s creation.
We pray for the church. Make us diligent students of your word and teach us to follow your way. We pray for the Moravian Church and ELCA Seminaries and Seminarians. Raise up faithful evangelists, teachers, and leaders in your church. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
For the creation. For forests and mountains, rivers and streams. For those who work in agriculture. For those affected by flooding or drought, and for communities struggling to recover from damaging storms. Fill all creation with your goodness and renew the face of the earth. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
For those who govern the nations and those who serve as leaders in our local community. For diplomats and ambassadors, lawmakers and judges. Grant them wisdom and compassion and lead them to work for the common good. We especially pray for Myanmar and Nepal. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
For those who are in need. For any who are anxious or live with mental illness. For those who are grieving, especially the Gustin, Wicks and Kayser families. For all who are hospitalized, especially Ken Aeikens, for Judi Albright and all who are homebound or in nursing facilities, and for all on our prayer list. Heal their wounds and make them whole. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
For this assembly gathered today, send your Holy Spirit upon your servants. Drive away sickness of body and spirit, make whole that which is broken, deliver them from the power of evil, and preserve them in true faith, to share the power of Christ’s resurrection and to serve you with all the saints now and forever. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
For physicians, nurses, physician assistants, therapists and other health care workers. For those who care for aging relatives or children with special needs. Guide all caring ministries, that love be given and Christ’s healing love be found. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
For new beginnings as children returned to church school this past week. For the baptism of McKenzie Vaske, and the marriages of Chloe & Kian Khanjani, and Brittany Smith & Mitch Myers. Lead them all in lives trusting in your steadfast love. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
With thanksgiving, we remember Luke - evangelist and all who have gone before us in the faith, especially James of Jerusalem - martyr, Nancy Neumann, Bob Jensen and Donna Pederson - beloved. Inspire us by their witness and bring us, together with them, to your heavenly banquet to feast with you in paradise. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
In the company of your saints we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your eternal mercy and love; through Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
