Productivity Provides Purpose

In the afternoon all the residents are expected to par­ticipate in the work activities assigned to them. Most of our work projects are done at the Shepherd’s Fold shop and center around two main projects: building storage sheds and produc­ing lath for agriculture ceiling systems. Listed below are some of the benefits of having work projects.

  1. Teaches men important job skills that will aid them throughout life.
  2. Teaches men to work together in harmony, preparing them for future jobs.
  3. Provides a structured and stable work environment on our premises.
  4. Provides a large percentage of funding for our normal operating expenses.

The sheds that are built at Shepherds Fold are sold at Jono Hardware. Your purchase of a shed helps provide funds to keep the program operating.

Jono Hardware

The Work Projects at Shepherd’s Fold have been a real blessing to me and to my life in many ways. They have allowed me to practice patience, humility, and acceptance of circumstances, and are teaching me how to relate with others on a daily basis, no matter what is going on in my life or in the lives of the others, we work together. It has also taught me persistence, determination, and perseverance. Because of this I am able to understand I cannot do everything on my own. With God’s help and through prayer I am learning to accept the challenges I am faced with. As I look back and see all I have learned and see the accomplishments that have been made I feel encouraged.

- A. F.