23rd Sunday after Pentecost Job 42: 1-6, 10-17; Mark 10: 46-52 “Repentance“ Pulpit Supply Preacher: Commissioned Pastor Elaine York Repentance **Please note: Due to technical issues, we are unable to share the entire video of the worship service. We are able to share the first 22 minutes and 16 seconds of the service. You may read the entire sermon below.** Good Morning! I am honored to be asked to be your Pulpit Supply Person today. Next week your new Pastor…
On Sunday, July 14th, the SSPC congregation unanimously elected the Reverend Jeff Rumble to be our new, installed pastor. “Pastor Jeff” will officially begin his journey with us on Sunday, November 3rd. Let me share a little bit about our new pastor. Jeff was born in Southern California. He was baptized in a Presbyterian church, attended Sunday School, went to church camps, and participated in youth groups. His parents often took the family camping and encouraged his love of nature.…
A Weekend of Joyful Reflection This past weekend (November 4th & 5th, 2023) was a remarkable moment for our church family as we celebrated the 10th anniversary of worshiping at our current location at 4884 Sparks Blvd. The celebrations were a true testament to our journey from a nomadic beginning to a decade of growth and fellowship in a place we now call home. Open House Event The festivities kicked off on Saturday, November 4th, with an open house event…
Thursday, June 29, 2023, Spanish Springs hosted a panel discussion titled “Abraham’s Hospitality and Sacrifice.” Spanish Springs’ Transitional Pastor Tom Willadsen was joined on the panel by Ayse Tandogan of the Silver Sage Foundation and Rabbi Benjamin Katz of Temple Emanu-El. Semra Ozdemir, Outreach Coordinator for the Silver Sage Foundation served as MC. Following the question and answer time, attendees enjoyed a time of fellowship featuring Turkish food. The Nevada Interfaith Association helped promote the event.
On March 14, 2023, ten members and friends of Spanish Springs Presbyterian Church held a dog food and cat food bagging party at the Fellowship Hall in the church. Quart and gallon sized baggies were filled with dry pet food to be given to clients at the Community Food Pantry on 12th Street in Sparks. There is a great need for those who are food insecure to obtain pet food for their four-legged family members. Donations included 61 units of dog…