UPDATE - Week of March 13

The Fellows Celebrate Camille Stogner on her Birtthday!

Happy Birthday Camille!

I tell people all the time: If the Fellows was just for Camille - it would be worth it. Her year has been nothing less than transformational. I am so thankful for her and what she brings to the group. Happy Birthday Camille!

LADIES!!! You are invited!

THIS FRIDAY from 7-8:30pm at 925 S. Hawthorne St. Winston-Salem, NC 27103 (you can park at Redeemer Presbyterian Church) the Lady Fellows and Friends of the Fellows are hosting a Fundraiser for our Israel Mission Trip. 

It sounds awesome: painting, wine, and a silent auction from some of our finest local artists. 

Please RSVP to Jessica at jessannkok@gmail.com or text her at 708-606-6257 so we can make sure we have enough supplies. 

This event is open to all, so please invite friends!

Can't wait to see the pictures next week!

Rahel, Alex, Christina, Camille, Julia and Jessica hope to see you there!

If you can't make it, but you wish to support our mission trip, you can send checks to 

Winston-Salem Fellows

851 W. 5th Street

Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Or go online to our giving page by CLICKING HERE

Thanks! 

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE WEEK

Camille's Gigi and Pop Pop hosted the Fellows this week

Round Table this week was at the home of Camille's grandparents. Dinner was delicious, but the dessert was legendary! Holy Smokes! I don't know what Gigi puts in those brownies, but wow! They'll be serving those things up in heaven, I'm sure! Thanks Gigi and Vince for your hospitality. 

We had a great night of sharing culminating in an open-eyed prayer of gratitude for Camille. 

Leader Lunch was hosted at River Oaks Community Church. Andrew Wild, one of the pastor's there and one of the speakers that day, had the great idea to have the meal catered by some Syrian refugees. 

Oh my! Can anyone say wrapped grape leaves? If you are interested in getting these ladies numbers, let me know. I'm getting it from Andrew today!

Lentils, bow tie pasta, coconut surprise, and little sausage-like wrapped grape leaves

This is the Egyptian woman helping the Syrians with their business

For Leader Lunch, I asked Andrew Wild, Frank Thomas, and Matt Peterson to share with us. These men have a couple things in common: one, they are all currently pastors; two, they all used to serve in the military or government.

They had us on the edge of our seats - and reminded us all that we were built for adventure. Thanks guys! What a day.

Matt and Frank are on the left. Andrew is up front on the right.

After lunch we went to Cleveland Avenue to spend time with beautiful children like this.

Across from Rahel, Antwon and I were competing in some complex math problems. He slayed me. 

RECRUITING NEWS

We received another application on Thursday. I have been working on this guy for over a year! Please pray for us as we go through the interview process with this fine young man. His name is Antonius.

Please pray for Fellows for next year. Recruiting is always the most challenging part of this program. If you know of men and women that are ages 22-26, who are looking for direction and purpose - please put them in contact with me.

They are out there!

On Thursday night I was at Petsmart with Anna Rose when we struck up a conversation with Mitch the cashier. Mitch is 24 years old, a computer whiz with a degree in game design. He is also witty beyond all get out. I gave him my card. I hope he applies!

FUTURE?

This is an interesting time for our Fellows. With things like Israel and the National Conference to look forward to, there is also the reality that this program will not last forever.

For many of these Fellows, this year has been an important year of discernment and direction. But now is the time for decisions!

PLEASE PRAY for them. Many Fellows are either pursuing opportunities, waiting to hear back from opportunities, or working on plan B's, C's and D's.

Here are a few general truths.

• Most of these Fellows if offered the right opportunity would stay here in Winston-Salem. 
• I would hire any of them if I could. 
• Any of these Fellows would be open to having coffee or lunch with any of you.

If you are interested in connecting with a Fellow about an employment opportunity - let me know.

We have Fellows who would be fabulous in Recruiting, Sales, Analytics, Ministry, Community Development, Project Management, Business, Education among other things...

FELLOWS HAVING FUN

The ladies at the movies Friday night

Accidentally giving Antler Ears to Vince on Monday!

Shamrock Shake at McD's on St. Patrick's Day

Fellows adventure at Grayson Highlands

"Wild" Ponies

Christina and Dave Dave

Not the warmest on top

Julia is holding onto David for fear of him getting blown off!

So beautiful

Dancing that night at the Allegheny Jubilee

There will be bluegrass and clogging in heaven

Will walk dogs!

Christina continues her journey of learning how to cook (Pancakes and bacon!)

LOOKING AHEAD!

• Round Table will be at Austin and Erin Pfeiffers! We will be going over the Highlands Ability Battery and checking in for the week. 
• Leader Lunch will be at Baird Financial - WITH the entire Baird Team!
• FRIDAY NIGHT - DON'T FORGET - CABERNET AND CANVAS!!!
• Ned will be speaking Friday and Saturday at Edenton Street Methodists Youth Retreat in Raleigh. 
• Pray for Recruiting!
• Pray for Fellows Futures
• Pray for Fundraising
• No need to pray for my NCAA tournament bracket - it is totally busted. 

Thanks all! Love you!