The Springs Lutheran Church

04/20/2026

Bring donations to church this week!
And tell everyone about this event!
Don't miss this awesome opportunity to share and give back to others. 🥰

10/16/2025

PUMPKIN CONTEST!!! With PRIZES!!!!!
Begins at 4:00 PM On Oct 18th!

Bring your carved/painted/decorated pumpkin to the church by October 18th at 4:00pm to be entered into the Pumpkin Contest.

Rules
1. Paint, decorate, carve your pumpkin. Anything goes as long as a pumpkin is the main focus.

2. Bring your pumpkin to church the day before or the day of the event. PLEASE DO NOT BRING PUMPKINS ANY EARLIER THAN OCTOBER 17TH. If you are carving a pumpkin, consider the timing of when you will carve and how you will store your pumpkin, keeping in mind that carved pumpkins don't keep forever.

3. Please include a 3x5 Card (or similar small-sized paper). On the front should be a title for your pumpkin art. On the back should be your name, your age, and your phone number. For example: "Bats in the Night" (on front of card)
Otto K, age 2, 775-555-5555 (on back of card)

4. Pumpkins will be judged by a panel of judges using a rubric. The pumpkins will be judged based on visual impact, craftsmanship, and originality. Entries will be judged by age groups. Tentatively, the groups are as follows: ages 8 and under, ages 9-14, 15-18, 18-55, 55+. Groups are subject to change based on number of entries. Prizes will be given out in each category.

5. Pumpkins will also be displayed during the festival and have the opportunity to win "Crowd Favorite." Each person attending the Festival will get to vote for their favorite pumpkin overall. The Pumpkin voted "Crowd Favorite" will also receive a prize!

Check our our website to read more about the other activities!
thespringslutheran.com

09/30/2025

Get even more details here:
https://www.thespringslutheran.org/fall-festival-2025

09/16/2025

Scam Alert: A scammer is impersonating Pastor Kolander by sending emails requesting a gift cards. Please do not engage with them or buy any gift cards. Please contact the church office if you have any questions. 775-354-2800

03/13/2025

Leave your wallets and cash at home and come on out to The Springs on Saturday March 29th. Come find treasures that you or your family have been needing and wanting, all for FREE! That's right, everything is free. (Why the word "sale" then? Well, a "Free For All" sounded a little too chaotic...) Think of it as a yard sale, but no prices, no haggling, no cashiers.

02/28/2025

Mark your calendar, March 5th marks the beginning of our Lenten midweek worship. Join us on Wednesday nights at 6pm for dinner and 7pm for worship.

09/29/2024

https://www.youtube.com/live/9045hEFbXKk?si=Owa5BmM28K1cxfuh&t=1545
Who are you to judge?

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost10:30 amThe Springs Lutheran ChurchSparks, NV

08/25/2024

Dear Members of The Springs Lutheran Church,
After prayerful consideration I have decided to return the call to Mt. Olive in Suamico, WI and will continue to serve here at The Springs. Please pray for our brothers and sisters in Suamico as they proceed in the call process. May God continue to bless our ministry here in Sparks.
In Christ,
Pastor Kolander

08/06/2024

An announcement from Pastor Kolander:

Dear Members of The Springs,
I have received a call to serve as pastor at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Suamico, WI.

Now, with humility and joy, I have the privilege of deliberating whether to serve the Lord in Suamico, WI, or to continue here in Sparks, NV. I will be praying over and thinking through where the Lord would best use me as a shepherd of his people. Our congregation will be on my heart, just as the people at Mt. Olive will be on my heart, during this decision-making process.

I have a lot to think about these next few weeks! Please feel free to contact me by phone or email and help me reflect on the ministry of our congregation.

Jesus be with you!
-Pastor Paul Kolander

05/29/2024

Blessed are the peace makers 🕊️

In a culture where strength, independence, and dominance are praised, it may be easier to jump in to an argument or try to “win” a debate. What does God say?

Be at peace with everyone.
Everyone.
Every one.