Sunday, August 29, 2021, Faith Episcopal Church, Merrimack, NH; Mini-Service video: Pentecost 14, 25 min. Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart, Hymn 556; Nancy Jamrog-Couret, organ. Vicar Pat Henking, celebrant (on vacation); “Who was Charlie Watts?”; “Which drummers are we listening to?”; Jesus as the keeper of our rhythm, a rhythm that becomes a backbone rather than a background; finding in scripture, or elsewhere, the core of the beat which draws us back to who we are; a reference to Luke 2:8-ff, KJV; Collect for the Day. Nancy Jamrog-Couret from the organ bench on the reality of music as prayer as embodied in Hymn 527, Singing songs of expectations. A reading from James 1:17-27, Sue Gaillardetz, reader. What Gift Did You Receive; music and lyrics, Nancy Jamrog-Couret; Lauren Wool, vocalist. Vicar Pat Henking announcements; Prayer for the Future of the Human Race and Prayer for Heroic Service; benediction; thanksgiving for the life of Charlie Watts; question: “What is the beat you listen to?”; dismissal. God Be in My Head, Hymn 694; Nancy Jamrog-Couret, organ and voice. Jazz ensemble featuring Charlie Watts on drums. Bob Hughes, videographer.