“Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”” John 21:16 Dear Friends in Christ I am Pastor Sophia. Have you ever worked really hard at something and still ended up with… nothing? You make plans. You keep trying.… Read More »

“Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every… Read More »

“The master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine.” (John 2:9) Dear Church Family, I am pastor Sophia. Have you ever run out of something at exactly the wrong time? Coffee before you are fully awake? Gas when you are already late? Or patience when someone says, “This will only take… Read More »

“Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the Lord drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. The waters were divided, and the Israelites went into the sea on dry ground, with a wall of water on their right and on their left.”… Read More »

You are to bring into the ark two of all living creatures, male and female, to keep them alive with you. (Genesis 6:19) Dear church family. I am Pastor Sophia. Have you ever noticed how often water shows up in our lives? We begin our day by washing our hands and brushing our teeth. We make… Read More »

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 »