This Sunday we will begin a new sermon series where we will rediscover timeless truths for today's families. Thousands of years ago, God gave us a blueprint for living-a set of ten foundational values known as the Ten Commandments. These principles weren't just for ancient times; they were designed to guide every person, every marriage, and every family, regardless of size or structure. They've stood the test of time because they speak to the heart of what it means to live with integrity, purpose, and love. Today, it feels like society has drifted into a permissive culture where "anything goes," and now we're seeing the consequences. Everyone seems to agree that we need to return to "family values," but few are willing to define what those values actually are. Over the coming weeks, we'll be exploring how the Ten Commandments apply to our lives today-not as outdated rules, but as life-giving truths that can restore families, heal relationships, and strengthen our communities. Let's rediscover these timeless values together and see the difference they can make in our homes and hearts.

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Now, as I promised, I would like to continue to share a little bit about myself and my family. Some of you may be wondering why I conduct a church service at an airport (GPS Ministries, as discussed later in this newsletter). Well, I was fortunate enough that I had the opportunity to follow a boyhood dream of mine and learned to fly as a teenager. I actually got my Driver's License, Motorcycle Endorsement, and soloed in an airplane when I was 16 (many, many years ago now). I then earned my pilots license when I was 17. Truth be told I wanted them all when I was 16 but Regulations state you cannot earn your pilots license until age 17 so I had to be patient. I then had several years, 25 to be exact, that I did not do any flying because I had gotten married, had 2 beautiful daughters, and in raising them, there was never enough money, time, or energy to do my hobby. However, we had always discussed getting back into it someday when we became empty nesters. God provided an opportunity to become part owner of a Cessna 182 the same time our youngest daughter was graduating from college. I guess that patience that God tried to instill in me when I was 16 paid off, and then in my later years, I was given the opportunity to get back into flying. In those 25 years that I did not fly, a new(ish) trend started called the $100 Hamburg. This is where you fly to another airport, get a meal, and fly back. I figured if pilots wanted to do that, then they may want to fly somewhere for a church service and then fly back. We are now 6 years into this adventure. To be continued...

— Pastor Vance

GPS Ministries — Somerset

• Everyone is welcome to 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.
• Current series is discussing "Why Studying the Bible Matters"