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

As I reflect on my time spent at Shepherd's Fold, and marvel at God's goodness in leading me to serve Him there, I wish to encourage you as you consider answering the call to serve at Shepherd's Fold.  I was 22 years old when I began my term of service as counselor, and as I look back on the 6 years that I spent in that part of God's kingdom, there are several life lessons that were impressed on me.

  1. Before you agree to serve, make sure this is God's will for you.  Many times when the going got tough, I was thankful for this stake I had in the ground:  If God led me here and this is where he wants me to be, then he will empower, enable, and cover with His grace, when the road is rough and situations are unclear.

  2. As you serve, expect to be challenged, and allow the challenges to change you.  God longs to be in a closer relationship with you, and one of the ways He draws you to himself is by bringing people and circumstances into our lives that are too big for us to handle.  When you encounter these things, humbly reach out to him in prayer - He will always meet you there!

  3. You are not alone in the work of God's kingdom.  First of all, God is always with you.  Secondly, you are surrounded by good brothers in the Lord.  One of the things I miss the most about serving at Shepherd's Fold is the comradeship of a team that is bent on serving God.

God's blessings to you as you continue to seek out God's will for your life.

- L. B.