Category «Merrimack Faith Community»

Chapel Activities – Spring 2021

During the continuing coronavirus pandemic religious services had moved from Wheeler Chapel to online venues. Links to these events are found below. Now, however, both Faith Episcopal Church and Qodesh Family Church have returned to regular in-person meetings. Faith Episcopal Church – A mission of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire – The Rt. Rev. …

Lent 5 – Fifth Sunday in Lent

Sunday, March 21, 2021, Faith Episcopal Church, Merrimack, NH; Mini-Service video: Lent 5 – Fifth Sunday in Lent, 26 min.; Vicar Pat Henking, celebrant, themes: What to do in the time given us? Springs of living water, God’s covenants with his people, God glorify your name, collet of the day, Psalm 51; Jeremiah 31:31-34, Chris …

Lent 4 – St. Patrick’s Day

Sunday, March 14, 2021, Faith Episcopal Church, Merrimack, NH; Mini-Service video: Lent 4 – St. Patrick’s Day, 32 min., Vicar Pat Henking, celebrant, theme: St. Patrick’s breast plate: “God’s shield to ward;” Hymn 388, “Oh Worship The King,” Nancy Jamrog-Couret, organ; collect and Robert Abernathy prayer; Hymn 693, “Just As I Am Without One Plea,” …

Lent 3 – Third Sunday in Lent

Sunday, March 7, 2021, Faith Episcopal Church, Merrimack, NH; Mini-Service video: Lent 3 – Third Sunday in Lent, 29 min., Vicar Pat Henking, celebrant, theme: Liberty and the freedom we have in Christ; Nancy Jamrog-Couret, organ: Hymn 409 “Spacious Firmament on High” and Hymn 708 “Savior Like A Shepard Lead Us;” Pete Linkroum, reader: Exodus …

Lent 2 – Second Sunday of Lent

Sunday, February 28, 2021, Faith Episcopal Church, Merrimack, NH; Mini-Service video: Lent 2 – Second Sunday of Lent, 35 min., Vicar Pat Henking, celebrant, themes: covenant, common source, discovering our being one, e pluribus unum, paraphrase of the Lord’s Prayer from A New Zealand Prayer Book; Nancy Jamrog-Couret, composer and organ, Joanne Belancieri, vocalist: “Spirit …

Inspiring Guided Reflections for Lent

The Episcopal Church of New Hampshire has a wonderful series of meditations for the Lenten Season. Beginning with the Ash Wednesday meditation and continuing each week of Lent, the church offers inspiring guided reflections for peace of mind, healing, and strengthening of the human spirit at a time when it is most needed. Visit the …

Lent 1 – First Sunday of Lent

Sunday, February 21, 2021, Faith Episcopal Church, Merrimack, NH; Mini-Service video: Lent 1 – First Sunday of Lent, 36 min., Vicar Pat Henking, celebrant, homily on Lent: a season of solidarity and opportunity to build trust in God; Nancy Jamrog-Couret: organ, piano, voice, talk on the symbolism of water, Noah’s ark, and John Newton, author …

Epiphany 6 – Dixieland Sunday

Sunday, February 14, 2021, Faith Episcopal Church, Merrimack, NH; Mini-Service video: Epiphany 6 – Dixieland Sunday (Transfiguration), 41 min., Vicar Pat Henking, celebrant, homily on windows; Nancy Jamrog-Couret: organ, piano, voice: Lord We Are Windows, Let Your Light Shine Through – performed by Allyssa Jones, talk on New Orleans Dixieland music; mosaic of past Dixieland …

Epiphany 5 – God’s Healing Grace

Sunday, February 7, 2021, Faith Episcopal Church, Merrimack, NH; Mini-Service video: Epiphany 5 – God’s Healing Grace, 43 min., Vicar Pat Henking, celebrant; Nancy Jamrog-Couret: organ, voice: Prayer for Worry; Chris Wright, reader; The Center of the Arts, PR, signing of Isaiah 40:21-20; Chris & Therese Wright, guitar & vocal; Bob Hughes, talk on healing …