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 »

There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ ‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. (Matthew 21:28-29) My Beloved Family in Christ, I am Pastor Sophia. I would like to share a story. One… Read More »

“Men of Galilee,” they said, “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 Pleasant Valley Church Family, I am Pastor Sophia. Have you ever stood at a… Read More »

“The Lord said to Gideon, “With the three hundred men that lapped I will save you and give the Midianites into your hands. Let all the others go home.” (Judges 7:7) My dear church, Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ, the Head of our Church. I am Pastor Sophia. This week, I’ve been… Read More »

Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. 17 Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried.” (Ruth 1:16) Dear Beloved Church Family, Years ago, I knew an elderly couple who walked to church every single Sunday—rain,… Read More »

“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.” (John 4:23) Grace and peace to you in Christ, my Church Family, ! I am Pastor Sophia. I hope this week has brought you glimpses of God’s… Read More »

  Pleasant Valley UMC 43987 Little River Turnpike, Chantilly, VA 20152 703-327-4461 “Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalms 46:10) My dearest church family, I am Pastor Sophia. Have you ever felt seasick—not just on the water, but in life? The rocking waves, the unsettled stomach, the dizziness of being tossed about—it’s not… Read More »

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.” (Ecclesiastes 4: 9-10) Dear church family, I am Pastor Sophia. Have you ever tried moving a… Read More »

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” — Matthew 11:28-29 Dear Church Family, I’m Pastor… Read More »

    43987 Little River Turnpike, Chantilly, VA  20152 703-327-4461 When Priscilla and Aquila heard Apollos, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately.” (Acts 18: 26) Dear Church Family, I am Pastor Sophia. How are you doing with your soul? Some of us may feel overwhelmed by many responsibilities—work,… Read More »