This past Sunday we continued our Pre-Advent sermon series, Timeless Truths for Today. As I mentioned during the message, last year we made it through the first five Commandments:

1. God First,

2. God Only,

3. Take My Name Seriously,

4. Work Six – Rest One, and

5. Honor Your Father and Mother.

As we resumed the series, we took a closer look at the commandment, “You Shall Not Murder.” This is never an easy topic to examine, as it touches on deeply sensitive areas such as murder, abortion, euthanasia, and suicide. Even more challenging is the call to look inward and honestly examine whether there is hatred in our own hearts. If you were unable to join us in person, I encourage you to watch the service on our Facebook page; it will also be uploaded to our website soon. As I shared on Sunday, these subjects can be difficult to hear and, for some, may stir painful memories. I am truly grateful for the kind and encouraging words from those of you who have walked through one or more of these difficult experiences and thanked me for addressing them. Please know that my commitment to you is this: I will continue to challenge all of us—myself included—to seek how God’s Holy Word applies to our daily lives. That is my prayer as we finish exploring these Timeless Truths over the coming weeks—that we allow God to reveal where change is needed and that we are transformed by Him. A new us in 2026!

Looking ahead to the new year, I have begun advertising our first concert of 2026, which is just a few weeks away. Since doing so, several artists and ministers have reached out, and our calendar is quickly filling—potentially with a concert nearly every month. These events provide a wonderful opportunity to invite others to Wildermuth and are often more readily accepted by those who may be hesitant to attend a worship service. So, as I challenge each of us to allow God to transform us, may I also challenge you to invite friends, family, and neighbors to these concerts. You never know how God may use an invitation to change a life.

Together toward a mew us in 2026
— Pastor Vance

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.