Sunday, May 8, 2022, Faith Episcopal Church, Merrimack, NH; Mini-Service video: Easter 4, 37 min. The Lord Is My Shepherd; Howard Goodall, Psalm 23; George Humphrey’s Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford. Vicar Pat Henking, celebrant: The celebration of Mother’s Day with a dedication to all mothers of the Paul McCartney song, Let It Be; Collect from the Church of England for Mothering Sunday; Collect for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, BCP, p. 173. Revelation 7:9-17; Pete Linkroum, reader. Let It Be; by Paul McCartney; Bob Hughes, piano. The Gospel of John 10:22-30; Pete Linkroum, reader. Vicar Pat Henking: Remembering mothers who wipe away our tears; A story about a good shepherd, Martin Rinckart, 1586-1649, who, during the 30 Years War, lived in the walled city of Eilenburg, Germany, pastoring citizens and refugees of war and sickness all the while writing hymns. Now Thank We All Our God, Hymn 397, by Martin Rinckart; Nancy Jamrog-Couret, organ and voice. One Lost Sheep; Nancy Jamrog-Couret, composer; Joanne Bilancieri, soloist. Vicar Pat Henking: Mother’s Day announcements, prayers, song lyrics, and shout-outs; benediction; dismissal. You Raise Me Up; words and music by Rolf Lovland and Brendan Graham; Color Music Children’s Choir, Ukraine. Swinging Shepherd Blues; Bob Hughes, flute; Bob Hughes, videographer.
May 8, 2022, FEC In-service Bulletin