Walls and roof go up on a concrete pad prepared during the United Church Spring break mission trip. Monday was framing day. Wednesday, chicken wire, windows, and tar paper are readied for the plaster. By the end of the day Thursday, it’s Key Day, when the house is ceremonially handed over to the receiving family. This is a life-changing time for the family and a happy culmination of an arduous week for volunteers. By all accounts, a Spring Break well spent. Courtesy/UCLA

UCLA News:

The United Church of Los Alamos (UCLA) Spring break Mexico Mission added two more houses to the 100+ they have built over a span of decades for needy families in Mexico. Lead primarily by Laura and Randy Erickson and Youth Pastor Keith Lewis, many youth and adults have dedicated their Spring Breaks to helping Mexican families in need of adequate housing.

Mexico Mission Sunday will be held this Sunday at The United Church where the youth and adults who built this year’s houses will share their experiences. During the worship service at 9:30 a.m., some will share and Youth Pastor Keith Lewis will bring the message, “Called to Love, Called to Serve”.

The scripture reading is from the Gospel of John 13:34-35.

At 11 a.m., during the Sunday School hour in Graves Hall the crew will share slides and more experiences. Everyone is welcome at both the 9:30 a.m. worship service and the 11 a.m. presentation.

The Historic Landmark United Church of Los Alamos is at 2525 Canyon Road, across from the Nature Center and the Jewish Center. www.unitedchurchla.org.