News and Announcements

I can’t believe a year has already flown by!!  When asked to come back to Rhode Island a year ago, the request was made for me to come out for two years and see what was needed at that point for the company and the department.  During my first year back here, our Manager of International Audits left the company and created an opening.  The opportunity was one I could not resist; first, it is a promotion, and second, it has the possibility of incredible travel options!

I applied for the position and was blessed to become the new Manager of International Audits (effective in July 2016).  In this role, I am responsible for auditing all international locations for IGT on lottery and gaming.  I will get to pull auditors from both the Providence and Reno teams to perform the audits with me, so I will still get to work with everyone I know.

The only disadvantage is that the position will be based out of Providence, Rhode Island for the moment, and could potentially move to London in the future.  This means that I will not be moving back to Reno after the 2-year mark passes.  I will still come back to Reno as frequently as I can; you won’t be able to get rid of me that easily.

I am extremely excited about this new position, and cannot wait to roll up my sleeves and get started!

See you soon!

Marianne Foster
Internal Audit Manager
(International)

Calling all singers! SOTM Choir is beginning its 2016-2017 year on Sunday, September 11th. Rehearsals begin at 11:45 and end by 12:30. We will normally not rehearse the first Sunday of the month. Please speak with Ben Benson if you have any questions. If you enjoy glorifying the Lord vocally, please join us for our first rehearsal!

Sunday School is such an important part of the work we do to train up the next generation in the faith. On Sunday, September 11 we will celebrate the kickoff to our new Sunday School year. There will be an open house in the classrooms, and the Sunday School teachers will provide coffee hour snacks.  We will focus on the blessings of Christian education in church. Also, the Sunday School students will sing during the service, so please make plans to attend church and Bible class that day, and invite your friends to join us – especially children for Sunday School for Kids!

You may not know that Shepherd of the Mountains has a Love Fund to help our members who are in need. More than one member has trouble paying rent or buying gas and groceries. This fund is a way to show Christian love to our brothers and sisters in need. Since some members have on-going needs at this time, please consider gifting this fund on a regular basis. Just put a check in the offering plate and designate it to the Love Fund.

On Sunday, September 4 we will hold our annual joint Labor Day Weekend Service and picnic a The Springs Lutheran Church in Sparks.  The service will begin at 10:30 am. Bible class and Sunday School at The Springs begin at 9:00am. The Springs worships at The Lazy 5 Regional Park on Pyramid Highway in Spanish Springs. Please look for a signup sheet on the Communication Center bulletin board for food that our congregation will provide for the picnic. There will be a shortened 9:00 am service at Shepherd of the Mountains, but there will be no Bible class or Sunday School that day.

Jason Dunphy from the Board of Trustees has informed that work on the new lower level patio will begin on this Wednesday and will continue throughout this weekend.  Please try to avoid the area while the lower level patio is being demolished and replaced - the area will be closed.  You can still park and enter the church through the upper level while work is being performed on the lower level.

Summer is a great time to spend playing outside and getting better at soccer! Summer is also a great time to spend a week learning more about what Jesus has done to save us! From July 25^th -29^th children ages 5-10 are invited to come to Shepherd of the Mountains and enjoy both of these gifts from God.

Register by cutting off and sending in (or dropping off in person, or scanning and emailing) the form located here. Please register soon to guarantee your child a shirt. The camp will begin each morning at 9:00 a.m. The children will be finished and available for pickup each day at 12:00 noon.

For more information call 775-825-3292 or email shepherdofthemountainsreno@gmail.com.