December 10, 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to the Wildermouth Church Newsletter!
Can you believe we are already approaching the third week of Advent? This week our focus turns to
JOY. As we reflect on Christmases past, what memories bring you joy?
Call me old—or at least a bit old-fashioned—but I find far greater joy in remembering family gatherings, time spent with friends, and even some of those old workplace Christmas parties. Those shared moments bring me much more joy today than recalling the toy that once topped my wish list. While I do remember some of those gifts, the joy of possessing them has faded over time. In contrast, the joy found in meaningful experiences and relationships has only grown stronger.
Isn’t that just like our Heavenly Father, who created us for relationship? When I read God’s Word, I am continually reminded that we were made for connection. Connections thru relationships—first and foremost with Him, and also with one another. During this Advent season, we are invited to pause and reflect on the joy that is available to us regardless of our circumstances. That joy comes from knowing that God loves us so deeply that He sent His Son to be born in a humble manger, showing us the way into a restored and perfect relationship with our Creator.
As Advent continues, this joy leads us toward Christmas, when we not only celebrate Christ’s birth but also remember the sacrifice Jesus willingly accepted so that we might have full and unfettered access to God.
As a reminder, please prayerfully consider whether you would like to participate in our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on December 24 at 6:00 PM. Let me know of your willingness, and we will begin finalizing our plans soon.
With the Joy of Christ,
— Pastor Vance
Pastor Vance's Ventures
For your convenience, below is Pastor Vance’s tentative schedule for the next few days. (It may vary depending on emergency situations, meetings, etc.)
Appointments can be made by calling/texting 614-706-3040 or email at
pastorvance@wildermuthchurch.com
Wed 12/10
Office by Appointment
GPS – Somerset
Thurs 12/11
Office by Appointment
Fri 12/21
Office by Appointment
Sat 12/13
Day Off
Sun 12/14
Worship
*special note – Small Group is cancelled through the end of 2025
Mon 12/15
Office by Appointment
Tues 12/16
Office by Appointment
Wed 12/17
Office by Appointment
GPS – Somerset
Meetings, events, and Worship services
- GPS Ministries stands for God and People Stories Ministries, an outreach ministry by Pastor Vance in our area.
GPS Ministries — Somerset
- Join us Wednesday evenings at Wannabees (the sign out front says “Main Grill”) at 105 W Main St, Somerset, OH. We fellowship over a meal between 5-7 PM (arrive as you can, purchase your own meal from their great menu) and Bible study starts at 7.
- Contact Pastor Vance if you would like transportation to this service.
GPS Ministries — Airport
- Join us for a Fly-In (or you can drive in) Church service.
- Meets on the 3rd Satuday of each month at 10 AM at Fairfield County Airport (KLHQQ) located at 3430 Old Columbus Rd NW, Carroll, OH.
- Enjoy Coffee and donuts in the Terminal Building as we gather around and learn about a Pilot Story, how it relates to a God Story, and discover how we can apply it to our lives.
Small Group Opportunities
We are going to stop the Small Group Sunday night meetings for the remainder of 2025.
Will resume in January 2026
Ministry / Volunteer Opportunities
- We invite all to share your gifts during our Worship Service
- It could also be by sharing a poem, some musical gift, or other talent during our services. It could even be to serve as a Song Leader during our Worship time, or in some other way
- BC Food Pantry - Monthly (typically the 3rd Friday of the month but subject to change) we can minister to our community by helping to set up for the Bloom Carroll Food Pantry. 6:30 PM to ? at Shalom UMC, 4925 Plum Rd NW, Carroll, OH 43112
- Donations of canned Dog and Cat Food can be brought to Wildermuth.
- Consider helping Wildermuth Church in supporting missionaries…
- All money raised through this program, as well as the money donated in the cup by our offering plate, goes to mission’s support.
Looking to the Future
- Our current plans are to have a singer/group come and be with us whenever there is a 5th Sunday in a month and a carry-in dinner after.
- Wednesday Dec 24th will be our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6 PM.
- We would love for all to come and participate in the service.
- One of our long-range visions for our church is to become a host church for two different youth groups.
- Trail Life for boys and American Heritage Girls are Christian based Scout-like organization for youth ages 5 to 18.
- We will need a minimum of 5 adult males and 5 adult women to commit to being the leadership teams in order to get these troops chartered.
If you have any interest in learning more about these, please contact Pastor Vance.
