The glory of the Lord entered the temple through the gate facing east. Then the Spirit lifted me up and brought me into the inner court, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple.” (Ezkiel 43:4-5) My Church Family, I am pastor Sophia. I want to share a question I’ve been carrying with me this week. Why do we… Read More »

“Moses saw that the bush was on fire but that it was not burning up.” (Exodus 3:2) Dear church family I am Pastor Sophia. After the holidays are over, the decorations come down, the schedules return, and the excitement fades. We step back into ordinary routines carrying responsibilities, worries, and unanswered questions. Some of us… Read More »

  “How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I hand over, Israel?” (Hosea 11:8a) Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Grace and peace to you. I am Pastor Sophia. We talk about love all the time. We say, “I love this song,” “I love this season,” “I love that restaurant.” We use the… Read More »

My spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” Luke 1:47 My dear church family, I am Pastor Sophia. Let me begin with a small confession—one I suspect some of you may understand all too well. Every Advent season, I tell myself, “This year, I will be calm, reflective, and prayerful.” And then… the to-do list grows… Read More »

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you… Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid. (John 14:27) My beloved Pleasant Valley family, Grace and shalom to each of you! I am Pastor Sophia. As we prepare for worship this Sunday, I wanted to send a warm note your way—something like… Read More »

Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.” (Luke 17:17-19) Dear Beloved Church Family, Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord… Read More »

I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing” (Genesis 12:2) Dear Church Family, I am Pastor Sophia. I hope you’re staying warm and well this week. As I sit here with my cup of coffee (and maybe a… Read More »

“Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.” Daniel 3:25 Grace and peace to my church family in the name of Jesus Christ ! I am Pastor Sophia. This Sunday we celebrate the 131st anniversary of our church. My heart is filled… Read More »

  “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”  John 6:68 Dear Beloved Church Family, I am Pastor Sophia. Someone once said, “Being a Christian is simple—just love your enemies, forgive everyone, and never lose your patience. Piece of cake, right?” Then they added, “Except sometimes the cake feels like… Read More »

He said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” Matthew 9:37 Dear Beloved Church Family, I am pastor Sophia. Have you ever met someone who’s always preparing for the end of the world? You know the type of person—stocking up on canned beans, batteries, and bottled water “just in case.”… Read More »