Sunday, October 24, 2021, Faith Episcopal Church, Merrimack, NH; Mini-Service video: Pentecost 22, 25 min. Praise My Soul the King of Heaven, Hymn 410; Nancy Jamrog-Couret, organ. Vicar Pat Henking, celebrant; the calling of Bartimaeus by the disciples that suggests that faith, with encouragement from others, can lead to good outcomes ; Collect for the 22nd Sunday After Pentecost; Collect for Purity and Psalm 126. Jeremiah 31:7-9; Sue Gaillardetz, reader. Heal Me Hands of Jesus, Hymn 773; Nancy Jamrog-Couret, voice and organ. The Gospel of Mark 10:46-52; Sue Gaillardetz, reader. We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight, Hymn 209; Nancy Jamrog-Couret, piano and voice. Vicar Pat Henking on encouragement; a reading from Arthur Conan Doyle’s poem, Take Heart; a call to action quote from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem, A Psalm of Life, that includes the famous phrase “footprints on the sands of time;” and quote from the Madison Julius Cawein poem, Take Heart Again, all emphasizing the need for courage in the face of adversity and cheering each other on; now, after finding courage and confidence in our Lord Jesus, God asks, “What do you want me to do for you?” All Mighty God, All Hearts Are Open; Nancy Jamrog-Couret, music, lyrics, voice and piano. Vicar Pat Henking, announcements, benediction, dismissal. O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing, Hymn 493; Nancy Jamrog-Couret, organ. Bob Hughes, videographer.