Sunday, February 27, 2022, Faith Episcopal Church, Merrimack, NH; Mini-Service video: Epiphany 8 – Dixieland Sunday, 39 min. A video history of past FEC Dixieland Sunday music celebrations. Vicar Pat Henking, celebrant: semper fidelis, “always faithful,” no exceptions; “It’s been a rough week in our world” emerging from a pandemic, war beginning in Europe, inflation at our doorstep–these among other considerations to be discussed in the context of “always faithful.” Collect for Eighth Sunday after the Epiphany; prayer for what is happening in Ukraine by Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, and Stephen Cottrel, Archbishop of York. Exodus 34:29-35; Rita MacAuslan, reader. Nearer My God to Thee; Nancy Jamrog-Couret, organ, voice; Bob Hughes, clarinet. Gospel of Luke 9:28-36; Rita MacAuslan, reader. Vicar Pat Henking: A story from a trip to former Yugoslavia featuring a vivid exhibit of enduring faith in God; other examples of faithfulness to God and God’s faithfulness to us. How Great Thou Art; Nancy Jamrog-Couret; Bob Hughes, clarinet. Nancy Jamrog-Couret speaks from the bench on Black History Month citing the rich musical contributions to our national culture by people of color, especially to the City of New Orleans and its celebration of Mardi Gras. Windows; by Nancy Jamrog-Couret, arrangement by Allyssa Jones; performed by Allyssa Jones and Robert Foster; Charles Williams, producer. Vicar Pat Henking: “So it is, that the love of God is revealed in the twisted death of Christ on a cross;” “So it is, that the fasting Lenten journey that is before us brings us to Easter;” “So it is, that always has no asterisks and that somehow God, bidden or not bidden, is present now and forever;” benediction; dismissal. Swing Low Sweet Chariot; Nancy Jamrog-Couret, piano; Bob Hughes, clarinet. Bob Hughes, videographer.