USF-Workfest 2012: Day Four, Bringing Down the House
Day four found us up early and at our respective worksites. The Black Team spent the day tearing down a house so that the base could be cleaned and a new home started. It was hard work. Everything, absolutely everything had to be removed. There were piles for wood, bricks, items that could be burned and others to be hauled out. It was loud, hot but also important. We could see the difference we were making, we were changing landscapes.
USF-Workfest 2012: Day Four, Bringing Down the House II
Each day we broke for lunch. Just to sit with peers and break bread and share stories was uplifting. For some teams with was also an additional time of devotions and/or sharing one’s faith journeys.
USF-Workfest 2012: The Past Makes Room for the Future
Next to the house we were working on was a creek that was full of debris. It also needed to be cleared if the folks around here were to avoid flooding. So, our teams cleared the waterways while trying to avoid unnecessary contact with the water.
USF-Workfest 2012: Day Four in the Fields
Across the road from the house was a field that was full of downed trees, debris and garbage. It was our job to also clean that area. All of the jobs looked overwhelming in the beginning and all of them were completed in anywhere from a few hours to two days.
USF-Workfest 2012: The Bonfire!
Finally it was time to go back to Camp Caleb. We cleaned up, enjoyed dinner and devotions. It was free time so many folks went into town. It was also the night of the Bonfire. It was a time of laughter, singing, sharing and camaraderie under the stars. It was a great way to end a busy day.
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