UPDATE Week of July 22

HOMELESS

John, Marty, Ned, and Jake

On Thursday, I had the chance to eat at one of my favorite eating establishments in Winston-Salem: the Samaritan Inn. Not only that but they put me up for the night!

All that to say is I DON'T WANT OUR FELLOWS TO BE SPENDING ANY NIGHTS HOMELESS! which means WE NEED YOU!

THESE FELLOWS NEED GOOD HOMES

Look at these faces!

Hannah Blaine is from Lexington, SC and is a graduate of Clemson University. She has an amazing heart for special needs children and plans to attend Occupational Therapy School post Fellows

Reiley Burris is from the Charlotte Area and graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a degree in Health and Exercise Science. She loves Volleyball and Coaching

Jessica Baker is from Mechanicsville, VA and graduated just down the road at Wake Forest University. She is a bookworm and recently went on a William Faulkner pilgrimage. She was a Young Life Capernaum Leader. 

Jackson Wood is from King, NC. He graduated from Davidson College as a history major. He actually went to Calvary Day School prior to going to college. 

Greg McClinton is from Winston-Salem. After graduating from WS Prep, he went to Wake where he played basketball. 

Mattie Weldon is from Florence, SC and attended Wofford College. She was also a Young Life Capernaum Leader and is spending the summer at St. Christopher's Camp on Seabrook Island

Haley Westervelt is from Lexington, NC and went to Wake Forest University. She has a love of medicine and plans to go to medical school post Fellows (she has already been taken - sorry y'all)

Jacob Pardue might look familiar to some of you. His brother, Bryan did the program last year! Jacob graduated from Western Carolina and true to this picture - he loves his mom. He also loves to fly fish

Sophie-Earle McCraw is from Charleston, SC and graduated from Clemson University. She is a creative at heart and is loads of fun. 

Joseph Dixon is from Mount Airy, NC and graduated from Wake Forest University. He was a philosophy major and has a huge heart for service. He will be working with Love Out Loud this year. 

Each one of these amazing young men and women need a family to welcome them into their home. What's needed is a bed, access to a bathroom, and a meal a week. In return, you'll get someone who will take out the trash and wash the dishes and be a role model for children or a good person to have a conversation with.

If you are open and interested (even half-interested) - contact Ned Erickson (336) 413-4918
or Virginia Perry (336) 403-9218

If you'd like to talk to a former host, let us know and we will connect you!


HELP WANTED!

The Fellows are looking for an Assistant Director!

This is about the most exciting news ever for the Director! 

We are looking for a dual threat organizational/relational machine who can help coordinate all program aspects of the Winston-Salem Fellows Program plus spend time caring for and walking alongside the female Fellows.

This is a Part-Time, Hourly Position (roughly 15-20 hours per week) with a lot of flexibility built into it.

For the full Job Description, please contact nederickson@gmail.com or call (336) 413-4918

MOMENTS IN THE WEEK

One of the big highlights this week is that Lia had the chance to share with the youth from a couple of our parter churches during their Mission Trip called Seek the City. 

Lia shares with youth at Seek the City

What a treat to be in the audience

I'm trying to upload the video of her talk but it hasn't published yet. I'll keep you posted.

I stopped in to see the new office at Big Brothers Big Sisters - and Julia. 

Moji continues to light up Winston-Salem

On Saturday, I got to be a Run Buddy at Beat the Heat. Me and Jordan slaughtered the Fun Run. 

MEANWHILE: Last years Fellows got together to celebrate Garrett Briggs' birthday!

Sunday Night I had the chance to speak to the counselors and staff at Camp Timberlake. (I also used the occasion to expose David to this awesome camp. (He told me he wants to go next year! Yay!)

Future Camper

We had to wake up at 5:45 to make it back home

David jumped right in

Meanwhile, Anna Rose got two blue ribbons at a horse show!

 GIVING

Ethan Smith wants you to give to the Fellows

As you can imagine, bringing on a part time staff is going to increase our need for community support. Please consider how you would like to contribute.

Send checks to
Winston-Salem Fellows
PO Box 20514
Winston-Salem, NC 27120

or give online at
wsfellows.com/give

Thanks. We love our donors!

LOOKING FORWARD

a few tidbits for the week to come

Monday: Meeting with John, Todd and Tim with Leadership Edge as we plan a partnership to take our mentoring to the next level. 

Tuesday: Home Inspection on Old House - PRAY!!!

Wednesday: Exec Lunch

Thursday: Interview Lunch

Friday: Lunch with Old Young Life Friend...

Thanks All!

The Fellows will be here before you know it!