We had a self-serve and self-clean breakfast, and headed for September Farms by 7:30. But before we left, we said goodbye to Caleb and Sandra and their children, who returned home today. At the country store, we met the owners, Dave and Roberta Rotelle, who welcomed us with coffee and oriented us for our job.
They had an order for over 300 gift boxes but had a production glitch that delayed them, so today was the day they could have us help them assemble the boxes.
We worked until we ran out of cheese curds, so while we waited for those to be replenished, we helped in various parts of the store, labelling, wrapping muffins, and forming boxes. Dave treated us to a great lunch at the sandwich shop, which included their signature fried cheese curds. After lunch on the heated porch, we completed the boxed gift order. We also met Dave upstairs to hear his story of starting the business and their vision for it. He treated us to ice cream and coffee before we headed out.
Matthew and Kyle had arrived at our base before we got there and we circled up for a final debrief. We all shared memories of the trip, as well as low points, discussed ways it went well, and how we might plan it differently next time. It was good to hear from everyone and laugh over inside jokes.
Some people started to leave for home, and the group dwindled to seven students. We cleaned up and started putting things in boxes, then enjoyed a fire in the outdoor fireplace until we got too cold.
It’s been a good ministry apprenticing trip! We are deeply grateful for good connections with each other and the people we met, and for the privilege to see places and ways that God’s people are working with Him to accomplish His purposes.
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