Sunday, May 2, 2021, Faith Episcopal Church, Merrimack, NH; Mini-Service video: Easter 5 – Fifth Sunday of Easter, 31 min. Opening Hymn 662, Abide With Me, Nancy Jamrog-Couret, organ. Vicar Pat Henking, celebrant; “Continuing the adventure and journey of meeting Christ for the first time;” lyrics from song by Nancy Jamrog-Couret, I Am, echoed in the Collect for the Day and lyrics from David Strasser’s song, Step By Step, “That we may steadfastly follow His steps is our prayer.” Epistle, 1 John 4:7-21, Pete Linkroum, reader. When Love is the Way, music and lyrics by Nancy Jamrog-Couret. Gospel, John 15:1-8, Pete Linkroum, reader. Song by David Strasser, arranged and performed by Adam Michael Wood, Step By Step (O God, You Are My God). Vicar Pat Henking on abiding; imagery for the week we can engage in and be a part of the 5 Practices for Tending of the Vine as described by Bishop Rob; example: “Surprise – What are the surprises you have noticed when you have seen the Spirit of God at work and meet again for the first time the risen Christ.” I Am, music and lyrics by Nancy Jamrog-Couret. Vicar Pat Henking on Christ, from the David Sasser song, “You are our leader and we will follow you all our days;” closing remarks on what comes next, step by step, for Faith Church worship. In Christ There Is No East Or West; Nancy Jamrog-Couret, piano; Bob Hughes, guitar. Closing Hymn 657, Love Divine; Nancy Jamrog-Couret, organ. Videographer, Bob Hughes; Technical assistant, Aili Zong.