In the military, officers are trained so that, even when they cannot contact their commander, they still know what to do, exactly as the commander wants them to do it. We have our mental habits that sometimes limit our freedom, because we forget our Commander's intent, even though Jesus left very clear guidance, over and over again. His intent is that we have faith in him, and that we love just as he has loved us. As visiting Pastor Fred Veerhuis makes clear, that's a tall order — fortunately, he also empowers us. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 15]

To complete his time with us, visiting Pastor Dean Zweck explores the common theme of Wisdom in today's readings. What does it mean, in our own times, to live wisely? [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 13]

In his final Sunday visiting with us, Pastor John Wilksch explores what Jesus means when he says that He is the bread of life. It's more than just the oven-baked dough. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 11]

It's hard to avoid thinking of these days as troubled times. When the prophet Jeremiah brought God's word to Israel, they too were living in seriously troubled times. God's word through Jeremiah reminds us where our hope lies. Thank you, visiting pastor John Wilksch. [Organ/Choir - Pentecost 9]

Lay reader David Paech (channeling our former senior pastor) explores the issues around prayer (particularly unanswered prayer as experienced by both Jesus and the Apostle Paul) and grace. [Organ - Pentecost 7]