The Fellows are feeling the love!
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| Sean is feeling the love for the season |
RECRUITING
No one will ever be able to replace these Fellows - but we are already starting to think about our Class of 2018!
This Wednesday, we have our first final interview for next year's class. He may be reading this, but I'll say it anyway - the guy is a stud, and I hope he picks us!
Speaking of studly characters: I'd love for you to join me in praying this guy into the Fellows. I met Will Brewster at Davidson last week.
He is one of the faster collegiate runners in America. He goes to Davidson. And he loves Jesus. What is there not to love?
I asked him if Thanksgiving is a big deal where he comes from. He said (no lie), "Yeah. My great grandfather fourteen generations back was the pastor on the Mayflower." Ha!
"I guess it is." I said.
Please join us in praying six guys and six gals into next year's 2018 class.
We are searching far and near for hungry, passionate, community driven individuals...if you know one, please introduce us!
THESE FELLOWS REALLY GET AROUND
We had Fellows all over the twin-city this week.
While Reese and I ventured down to Davidson to recruit, Will Troxler and Rahel Tafese served at a fundraiser for a Ugandan ministry.
Others participated in a book study on racial reconciliation over at the Winston-Salem Social Club.
On Wednesday, we all met up at River Oaks Community Church to listen and learn from Lanie Ehlinger. Lanie pulled out all the stops (including her "red rope of grace", her "sifter of precious jewels", AND her "BIG bowling ball of prayer." (Should have gotten a picture of that!)
We double dipped with leader lunches with a special Friday edition with Chuck Spong from Love Out Loud.
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| This is us praying for Christmas For the City |
The Fellows were so inspired, several are going to hold off going home for Christmas so they can volunteer at Christmas For The City
(to learn more about Christmas for the City Click here)
Thursday night, the Fellows headed to the Budd's farm for a Vision Night for Mission Emanuel.
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| Lia is giving me the eye as I take her picture |
Friday afternoon, the Fellows helped move Rob and Becky Paynter (Will's host family) across the street (long story).
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| Reese and Christina killing it |
Will Troxler and I only broke one priceless heirloom! It happened to be the first thing we tried to carry. Yikes!
Rob and Becky were quite gracious.
Friday night, the Fellows went to a Flannel and Cider Party with new friends in town.
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| Reese, Alex, Sean and Christina |
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| The cider may or may not have been spiked! |
The girls had "Girls Night."
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| Girls Night |
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| Dakota is just right of he bald head on the left |
FINANCE UPDATE
I don't know about you, but I feel like I have been asked for money a whole lot lately. Every week I seem to be going to some fundraising function or another.
We at the Fellows want to be different. We want to do the most with as little disruption as possible. No events. No mass mailing campaigns. Just prayer and the hopes that the people who read these Updates realize that their support is well spent.
We are just under the $15,000 mark for funds raised or pledged this year, which gets us 37% of the way to our annual goal (40k).
Our budget is a fraction of most non-profits, which means even a small gift makes a big difference, so make your tax deductible contribution today.
Winston-Salem Fellows
851 W. 5th Street
WSNC 27101
Thank you!
THE FELLOWS FAMILY KEEPS GROWING
Please welcome future Fellows Class of 2040 member: Brooks Wilson Brown!
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| Caroline and Wilson |
I sent Chad a text message at 5:34pm, and then joined friends to pray for Chad and Caroline, which means that Wilson was born precisely during the time we were praying for him. How about that!
FAMILY TIME
We enjoyed a little family time with Lia's parents over the weekend.
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| Sue flanked by the kiddos |
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| The one and only Rich Simpson |
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| Wrangling to capitalize on a Christmas Card Opportunity |
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| Not bad |
This week I continue to connect with some amazing community members like Michelle Schapira, Paul Allen, Nigel Alston, Kris Cox, Kevin Boyd, and others.
So amazed at the men and women God is attracting to this program!
- Pray for safe travels for Fellows
- Pray for attitudes of gratitude
- Pray I stay in the flow
- Pray for good family time over the holiday
Thanks all!
Keep the faith and spread the love!
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