This place is so bad and is paid To say good things about…read moreI-ready. The teachers are sad sacks and yell at small things most of the other reviews are wrote by the teachers because I know them.They won't let you say words like hate or gun which is ridiculous!

My daughter has been going to Excel since kindergarten and I am happy with the school. The…read morespiritual component is the reason that we chose the school. Bible is a regular subject and there are daily prayers and a weekly chapel where all grades gather for worship and then to listen to an age-appropriate Biblical message. It's comforting knowing that our values and beliefs are being reinforced at school by like-minded adults, most of whom see their job at Excel as a ministry. Another aspect that I really appreciate is the small class sizes. There is only one class per grade, so my daughter has been with the same group of kids throughout her school career. This has allowed her to form deeper friendships than she would be able to having to start over with a new class each year and it also means I am familiar with most of her classmates and their parents so I know who she is hanging out with and what kind of homes they are from. Each teacher so far has had his or her own teaching style and personality, but I have no complaints about any of them. They have all been very loving and caring in their own way. Excel is non-Denominational and not sponsored by any particular church or denomination, so there is a diverse mix of students and teachers who attend many different Christian churches in the area. While it's a small school, it is still relatively ethnically diverse for its size. I expected that there would be a trade off with diversity when we chose to send our daughter there, but have been pleasantly surprised that she has never been the only person of color in her class and our interracial family has never once felt out of place or discriminated against in the slightest. Academically, I have no complaints. The curriculum (besides Bible, obviously) seems pretty standard and similar to what you'd find in a public school. My daughter is on part with her grade level. Yes, it is a private school. Yes, you have to pay money for something that the government is willing to give you for "free," but it's money well spent, in my opinion. We aren't wealthy. We are a working class family struggling to get by, but we are happy to go without many things to know that our children are growing up being taught about the redeeming love of Christ at the place they spend most of their waking hours because at the end of the day that's what will give them the best shot at being happy in life.

This school is wonderful. They teach the kids the old fashion way! Reading, writing , and math…read more They also practice what they "Preach."

Summit Ridge has been and continues to be a blessing to our family. My two older kids have…read moregraduated from Summit Ridge and my youngest kid is currently attending. I've never had to worry about whether my kids are loved. The teachers pour into these kids and make sure they are cared for. The entire staff is so kind and make it a point to make sure that the students and their families are known and welcomed. I highly recommend Summit Ridge as an incredible preschool that not only puts the children and their best interests first, but also assists in supporting the families of their students with Christ as the cornerstone and foundation.

Summit Ridge is by far the best preschool and child care program in the Spanish Springs area. I…read moremoved my oldest there at 3 years old and we were coming out of a preschool that was not working out. My son fell in love during the tour and so did my husband and I. The staff is kind, caring, and has a genuine love for the children and parents that you don't see often. The communication is never lacking and if there is an issue, the full staff is there supporting you through it. We love it so much I didn't even attempt to put my second child in day care until she was ready for Summit. Imagine taking your child to a preschool where they are willing to work on the same things you are working on at home, whatever that may be, listening, sharing, telling the truth, good bathroom habits, you name it and the team will help you. I can't wait to see what this amazing team does with the nursery they are opening. I'm so thankful families will have the opportunity to start their kiddos there at an early age. Thank you Summit Team for everything you do!

Reed is having a fundraiser for it's athletes. The kids are selling a card for $20. It's called the…read moreRaiders card. This allows the holder to buy: Port of subs, buy 1 sub and get a sub free for one whole year. Denny's that allows one free entrée With purchase. Menchie's frozen yogurt, one free yogurt each time. Firehouse sub if you buy a drink and a side you get one free medium sand. Popeyes free to piece dinner with purchase of three-piece dinner. Carls junior free famous star with purchase of famous stars 1/2 off ultimate car wash at Sierra Freechili dog at Wienerschnitzel, five dollars off Baja fresh, $10 off oil change Jiffy Lube, $10 ijji Five dollars off buffalo wild wings, free jumbo muffin at my favorite muffin, three dollars off papa Murphy's, so much more Send me a personal message if you want one of these from my children!

School these days are just prisons that waste your life and don't help you in your future adult…read morelife they don't teach you anything about what you need to know School is only test you they don't teach you anything about what you need to know in life. but life not only tests you but teaches you a lesson that you'll never forget and learn from don't listen to anything they tell you they are only there to water your life and time get out there get a job make money use the internet to teach yourself what you need to learn feel shame if you work here. Do better.

I had an opportunity this evening to volunteer for a non profit called "Youth First Reno/Sparks"…read morealthough you can find them on Face Book I wanted to take the opportunity to bring a little love to this wonderful organization. Lori is a spark plug and once you meet her you'll never forget her. She is the face of Youth First and has a huge heart for youth at risk in our community. Sparks Christian Fellowship was the facility that facilitated this wonderful event tonight so shout out to them as well. I'd never been here before but was impressed by their efforts to bring some Christmas joy to our more vulnerable residents. I was tasked with in the secret wrap room that provided gifts for parents to choose for each of their children and the ability to wrap their gifts. A lot of dear people came through this room. Heart warming. A meal was served as well and a sing along at the end with a wonderful Christmas message. I left feeling the joy of Christmas filled with love and generosity for those less prepared for the stress of this season. Bravo!

I recommend Sparks Christian Fellowship because this place is great! It's name should be 'Good For…read moreYou' because it is so heart-warming and comforting. Okay, so about me: I like to attend a variety of churches. I attend Centers for Spiritual Living Science of Mind, Unity, Buddhist, Native American, Jewish, and Christian as I really like what is written that Jesus said. One of my favorite Christian churches is Sparks Christian Fellowship. I've been variously attending Sparks Christian Fellowship services, classes and events for a couple of decades and have enjoyed them all. Cleanliness at Sparks Christian Fellowship . . . no worries. It has been my consistent and rewarding experience here that church leadership, church staff, church members, and church volunteers are well-organized, and all walk the talk of Jesus. Matthew 25:35-36 where Jesus said, "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me." In stark contrast to many businesses we've frequented lately: No automatic gratuity was demanded for our attendance. No one at this business offered to commit fraud to reward us or pay us or compensate us for posting 5 star reviews of this business. (Under 15 US Code § 45, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has the power to stop and penalize parties "FTC forbids the use of fake testimonials as are illegal under Section 5 of the FTC Act (15 USC 45 as they are using unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce." It a crime to break official rules imposed by the FTC.) No one at this business hassled us about our Service Dog or the Veterans' accouterments we adorn her with lavishly. (When your children are teenagers, it's important to have a dog so that someone in the house is happy to see you.) No one at this business took our picture without our permission or publicly posted it without our permission. I'll be back.

My Journey to Finding a Church Home I started going to Rock…read moreChurch last Christmas, and it all began with the Ugly Sweater service. That one experience told me everything I needed to know--this was the church for me. Their "come as you are" and "all are welcome" message isn't just something they say--it's something they live. Let me start by saying I'm 62 years old. I've always considered myself spiritual, but not necessarily religious. Maybe it has something to do with the 12 years I spent in Catholic school. Faith has always been important to me, but I never quite found a church community that felt like home--until now. A few things immediately put me at ease and made me realize this was the church family I'd been searching for. Pastor Rebecca shared openly about her struggles with faith--how she questioned it many times over the years. That honesty made me feel seen and reminded me it's okay to wrestle with doubt. In later services, she continued to speak vulnerably about her faith, her family, and even her own challenges. She's real, and that means everything. Every time Pastor Rebecca speaks, I feel like I'm learning something. She breaks things down in a way that's approachable--combining scripture, educational insight, humor, and vulnerability. She doesn't preach at us--she invites us into the message. Pastor Connie is the real deal too. She's not overly polished or rehearsed, and her messages always give me something to reflect on. She shares from her own life experiences, which makes her so approachable and genuine. She's encouraged us to listen for God, to be patient, to trust that prayers will be answered in His time. Most of all, she reminds us that God is in our corner--not judging us, but loving us and lifting us up. She's also spoken about the fears we all carry--not just for ourselves, but for the marginalized and vulnerable in today's world. She doesn't shy away from tough topics but meets them with compassion and truth. There was a time when I walked out of a Christmas service at another church feeling completely discouraged. The head pastor told the congregation that some of us weren't going to make it--and I left that day wondering if I'd ever find a church that inspired me to do good, to be good, and to believe that God truly wants us to succeed. A place where Jesus is more than a symbol--He's a friend, a brother, an example to live by. And I'm happy to say I've finally found that place. Rock Church has become the spiritual home I didn't even realize I was searching for. I'll be honest--they encourage us to participate and get involved, and I haven't quite stepped into that yet. For now, I've been watching from afar, soaking it all in. But something in me knows... I won't be sitting on the sidelines forever. And I haven't even mentioned the worship team--amazing! The music is so moving, and sometimes Pastor Connie or Pastor Rebecca are right up there, singing or playing guitar. It's not a performance--it's worship. I can truly feel the Holy Spirit through the songs, and there have been moments when I've been brought to tears. So, if you're someone still searching for a place where you're accepted as you are... a place that feeds both your heart and your mind... a place where faith is real, honest, and alive--this might be that place for you too.

I went to this church years ago , at first I loved it , I loved the music, I loved the vibe all…read morearound , I felt at home, I even got baptized here , I was proud , I even used the day care here and tithed often . I tried to be of service too but didn't end up getting a job there . I ran into hardship eventually and we ended up not pre paying for day care at some point and was told we needed to leave work and come get the children. I believe we were 50 bucks behind . This is when the church went completely sideways, I would get calls almost daily asking for the 50 dollars , I had pulled the kids out of day care completely and found other means , at the time we started even using the food pantry because we were struggling so bad , Andy was head of music , he would give me a reminder every Sunday of what I owed too , even when I showed up to pick up food from the food pantry, I can't remember if it was Andy's wife , I think it was , I'm not certain but a lady literally made us feel so terrible for being so broke , I have never had a church make me feel so ashamed for not paying them money ( 50 bucks sadly ). I even asked if they could just help me with it or hold off until I get back on track . But they never let me live it down . It seems so petty . I know, it's been over 6 yrs now and I'm doin really great today , thank the good lord and I'm currently looking for a church again , I have not been back to a church since then . I really wanted to share this experience because it truly hurt my heart . I hope they are not this way still but it really felt like they all were clicked up with each other and had no problem shaming you tell you leave . They continued calling for a good long time too . It was a very sad story all the way around . All over 50 dollars, I'll never understand.

This church is a beautiful example of Jesus's love. I highly recommend coming Sunday service in…read morethe morning as well as Saturday night service with Pastor, Jose. And three Bible studies a week. The worship really ushers in the presence of Jesus and the word spoken from the Bible really penetrates to your soul and helps you grow in discipleship. I love my new church!

We actually do not go to this church, but attended a concert there…read more We had the privilege of seeing Sanctus Real at this church. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The church is very bright and beautiful. The church was well lit and very clean. Lastly, the video and sound system was very good.

This is a wonderful church with a priest who cares. Vesta and I are wedding photographers and we've…read morebeing in a great many churches in the Reno/Sparks area, Catholic and otherwise and this church with Father Jose (pronounced like Joe's in American English) as paster is one of the best and most welcoming that we've been in. And Father Jose is a priest who can put anybody at ease and feel at home. He's a priest who cares not only about his congregation, but about everybody in the whole wide world. PS. A word about my photos, you can't usually go into a church during a service and start taking pictures from every angle without the priest or paster asking you to sit or go, but if you're a wedding photographer it's kind of expected, and that's why most of my photos have a bride and or a groom in them.

Great place of worship by a caring priest leader Father Jose and participative community.read more

Absolutely love this church. Very welcoming, wonderful programs. Their Rooted program is so good!read more

I went to the Christmas eve 5pm. It was very nice! The songs were uplifting. It was what I…read morewanted to Do was praise Yeshua , and his Birth for all of man kind! I love Music I have been in Review Shows since 1983 retired this September. At 61. It was a little uneasy with the out of tune singing. I know its a Tuff Job. And a volunteer job. And they all are wonderful for Doing it. But for the Beautiful stage! And the Band. More work on the Volcals. I think they are all capable! And are God's Servants. Please Don't take it wrong. We were all glad we went.