Sunday, July 4, 2021, Faith Episcopal Church, Merrimack, NH; Mini-Service video: Pentecost 6, 23 min. Guide Us Lord Of All, music, lyrics, and voice by Nancy Jamrog-Couret. Vicar Pat Henking, celebrant, Collect for Independence Day; a prayer read at Mt Vernon on Public Wreath Laying Day; a prayer by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. A reading from Deuteronomy 10:17-21; Sue Gaillardetz, reader. If Thou But Trust In God, Hymn 635; Nancy Jamrog-Couret, organ. The Gospel of Matthew 5:43-48; Sue Gaillardetz, reader. Prayer of St Francis; music, lyrics, organ by Nancy Jamrog-Couret; clarinet and voice, Bob Hughes. Oh Beautiful For Spacious Skies, Hymn 719; Nancy Jamrog-Couret, organ. A statement by President Harry S. Truman, remembering with gratitude the men and women in the service of our country. Be My Strong Rock, music and lyrics by Nancy Jamrog-Couret; David Rogers, lead vocal. Vicar Pat Henking reminding us that Christ is the solid rock we can return to in sadness and in joy; quotes from President Barack Obama’s memoirs on the need to align ourselves with what we feel is right, to see if our country’s unique experiment in democracy can work by living up to our creed; a prayer by Maya Angelou; benediction. My Country Tis Of Thee;, Hymn 717; Nancy Jamrog-Couret, organ. Bob Hughes, videographer; Technical assistant, Aili Zong.