Streams came up from the earth and watered the whole surface of the ground. Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground. (Genesis 2:6-7a) Dear PVUMC Family, I am pastor Sophia. Summer has a way of reminding us how precious water really is. On a hot day, a cold glass of water can feel like pure… Read More »

He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance! (Acts 28:31) Dear my Church Family, I am Pastor Sophia. Can you believe we’re already in July? I hope you’re finding time to enjoy the sunshine, spend time with family and friends, and maybe even sneak in a… Read More »

“My only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.” (Acts 20: 24) Dear Church Family, I am Pastor Sophia. I have a question for you. If you’re at the grocery store and you see two checkout… Read More »

“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 Dear Pleasant Valley UMC Family, I am pastor Sophia. As we move through the busyness of life, I invite you to pause for a moment and remember a simple but life-changing truth: God knows your name. In… Read More »

“Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again.” Acts 9:18 Dear church family! I am Pastor Sophia. I heard a funny story. A wife once told her husband, “You never admit you’re wrong.” The husband thought for a moment and replied, “That’s not true. One time I thought I was wrong,… Read More »

“The Spirit told Philip, “Go to that chariot and stay near it.”’ Acts 8:29 Dear Church Family, I am pastor Sophia. I heard a funny story from my friend. The host welcomed him warmly and kept bringing out food after food after food. The guest finally said, “Oh, you really didn’t need to prepare all… Read More »

“Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to him? You be the judges! As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” (Acts 4: 19-20) Dear my church family, I am pastor Sophia. This week, I have been thinking about something simple but important: good sense. Not… Read More »

“Why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.” ( Acts 1:11) Dear Church Family, I am Pastor Sophia. I hope you’ve had a good week—or at least a survivable… Read More »

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations… and remember, I am with you always.” (Matthew 28:18-20) Dear Church Family, I am Pastor Sophia. Let me start with a question— Have you ever tried to avoid something… but the more you avoided it,… Read More »

Jesus himself came up and walked along with them;  but they were kept from recognizing him. (Luke 24:15-16) Dear Church Family, The risen Christ is with you. I am Pastor Sophia. You may experience being lost while you are driving—even with GPS on. The voice kept saying, “Turn left… turn left…” but you thought that you knew… Read More »