The First United Methodist Church of Loomis just made its 10th annual $1,000 contribution to the Sierra Service Project (SSP)! Pat Aiello, a long-time member of the church and SSP participant, explains that “Loomis chooses to support SSP from our missions budget because of the impact this organization has had on our youth, our adults and the entire life of this congregation.”
This relationship dates back to the very beginning of Sierra Service Project, which was incorporated in 1979 by a small group of United Methodist clergy and laypersons. One of those laypersons was Les Olsen, a life-long member of the church. “The Olsens are now in their third generation of participation with Sierra Service Project,” said Aiello. The latest and youngest participant is Parker Olsen, a 9th grader, who just returned from a week of service in Chiloquin, Oregon.
“Loomis First UMC has played an amazing role in the history of SSP, going all the way back to the days of our founding,” says Rick Eaton, SSP’s Executive Director. “Loomis has sent volunteer teams continuously for four decades and has provided us with incredibly generous financial support. In addition, many of your key young adult leaders have come out of the Loomis congregation.”
“Loomis First UMC has played an amazing role in the history of SSP, going all the way back to the days of our founding”
The Sierra Service Project is an independent, Christian youth service ministry with a long association with the United Methodist Church. This year, over 490 youth and adult leaders from 38 California-Nevada churches will participant in one of SSP’s home repair and community improvement programs.
Editor’s Note: Learn how you can donate to and participate in Sierra Service Project’s programs!