The service this Sunday will be led by Pastor Mike Benke, our Pastor Emeritus. The unity service will begin at 9 AM. Coffee hour and our Summer of Service Celebration will begin after service.
BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
Acolyte sign-ups for September and October are also available. This is a great opportunity for children to participate in worship by lighting candles and assisting with the service. Sign up today!
Reader sign-ups for September and October are now open! If you enjoy sharing God’s Word during worship, this is a wonderful way to serve.
ATTENTION: Odyssey Parents
It’s almost time for another exciting Odyssey season! Scan the QR code below to register, update your contact information, note any food allergies, and make sure we have everything we need for a smooth start. We can’t wait to learn, grow, and have fun together this year! Stay tuned - more details about the upcoming season are on the way soon.
CHURCH EVENTS & SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
Be sure to join us for our Summer of Service Finale on Labor Day Sunday, August 31. We’ll celebrate with a BBQ, Bake Sale, and Lemonade Stand to raise funds for our partner church in Ukraine.
This is a wonderful opportunity to come together in fellowship, share good food, and support a vital cause as we close out a summer dedicated to serving others.
23rd Annual Sierra Lutheran Golf Classic
Be part of one of our most impactful events supporting student athletics! Join Sierra Lutheran High School for a memorable day of golf, exciting prizes, and delicious food - all while making a meaningful difference for our student-athletes. Every registration, donation, and sponsorship directly supports our athletics department, which now proudly offers eleven [11] sports thanks to the incredible support of you and community.
All Lutheran Women are Welcome! Bring your friends.
This retreat will focus on the joy we find through Christ’s forgiveness, and the comfort and protection we receive from God our Father. Our joy can then be intentionally shared as we serve God through witnessing to others about His goodness.
Please contact Jane Krider 707-386-0597 or email here for more information. Carpooling available.
Adopt-a-Classroom Drive Continues:
We’re still collecting classroom items to support the teachers in our congregation as they prepare for the upcoming school year. Please check out the “Adopt a Classroom” article in this newsletter for a full list of needed items and QR codesthat link directly to teacher wishlists.
Veterans Guest House Drive Continues:
We are continuing to collect items for the Veterans Guest House. Please have all donations in the Fellowship Hall no later than Sunday, August 31, by 11 AM. Not sure what’s needed? Please review the posted wish list. For questions, contact Dave Lorenez at 775-851-2031.
Thank you to everyone who continues to make our Summer of Service impactful. Whether you’ve served with your hands, your heart, or your prayers - you are making a difference!
With Christ ALL things are possible!
COFFEE & FELLOWSHIP HOUR
Let’s keep building community - one cup of coffee at a time.
Fellowship Hour has a new way to better support our community. Each Sunday, join us for light snacks and coffee.
TIME: 10 AM
We invite individuals, families, or groups to sign up to host Sunday Hosts are asked to provide just one table of light, breakfast snacks. Coffee is provided and handled by the Fellowship Crew.
Sign-up sheets are available in the Narthex
OUR NEED LIST HAS BEEN UPDATED Shared Harvest is collecting the following items in September:
Cans of Vegetables Cans of Chichen Noodle Soup Saltine Crackers (4 sleeves to a box)
Please place items on the Shared Harvest cart in the Fellowship Hall by 11 AM on Sunday, September 28th. Bag assembly will take place at Our Savior Lutheran in Sparks beginning at 12:45 PM September 28, 2025.
SUNDAY |Nursery | 9:15 AM Unity Service| 9 AM Summer BBQ | 10:15 AM
MONDAY | CHURCH AND OFFICE CLOSED | LABOR DAY Handbell Practice | 5:30 PM
TUESDAY | Prayer Quilt Work Session | 10 AM Tuesday Morning Bible Study | 11 AM Tuesday Evening Bible Study | 5:30 PM
WEDNESDAY | Young Adult Konnections | 7 PM
SATURDAY | Laurie Forbes Memorial Service | 11 AM
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NEW WAYS TO GIVE
We now offer additional ways to give: Online: Visit our online giving portal. Text-to-Give: Simply text your desired donation amount to 844.932.2224 App: Give conveniently through our app. Mail: You’re welcome to mail your payment to: P O Box 21479 Reno, NV 89515-1479 Thank you for your continued support and generosity!
GIVING JAN - JULY 2025 ACTUAL INCOME | $376,977.82 | BUDGETED $367,500.00 ACTUAL EXPENSES | $395,545.66 | BUDGETED $375,155.45 Thank you for your generosity!
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