We had our second session of tool training last week. We continued to work on learning how to safely and effectively use power tools as well as hand tools. We worked on building sections that could be floor joists and decking. We also built a 'crossing over' bridge for a cub scout troop. It is good to put the skills we are learning to functional use. Next time we get together we hope to build a picnic table as practice. We then hope to auction it off at either our pasta dinner or the parish fair. We will need to secure the lumber through donation if we are to build this. It has been a really great learning opportunity so far and we are looking forward to continuing with our learning. It also gives us time to work with each other and get to know each other better.
On July 10, 2016 we will be leaving St. Mary with 32 high school students and 6 chaperones and heading to West Virginia. We will be staying at a converted church. While we are there we will be working to help some families in need in the area by doing some building projects. This year we are working with a new company and traveling to a completely different location than the previous 7 years. We are very excited to have this opportunity to broaden our experiences. We are all very excited about the opportunity we have been given. We have worked hard all year learning new skills, improving old skills, and learning to work together to accomplish great things. Please keep us all in your thoughts and prayers as we travel and work to be God's disciples.
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