HERE I AM
Think about it. The only place you can truly be is where you are. So what are you doing here? How are you spending the most precious resource you have? Your life.
This week, we are digging deeper into who God made us to be. We will be reflecting on our stories and exploring what they might tell us. We will be paying attention to our experiences and critically examining how we interpreted them. Finally, we will be turning to God to see what he has to say about who he created us to be.
It will be intense. But in my experience, a journey like this can lead us to a freedom and joy we have never experienced before. I can't wait!
Here we go!
THE WEEK
What a sweet week!
MONDAY
Round Table at the Fellows House.
The gang surprised me with a Birthday Celebration!
Tori wears lots of hats.
We got to worship together.
We are going to see if Rufus, the T-Rex, will survive the year. With fifteen birthdays to get through, chances are low.
Blowing out candles. Fortunately, they did not light the number of candles equivalent to my wage - It would have set off the fire alarm for sure.
Thank you Fellows - you loved me well!
I love you with all my heart.
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY
Wrestling with Racism in our time
Dr. Ibram Kendi
Dr. Ibram Kendi spoke to the Davidson College student body and to alumni from around the globe.
Dr. Kendi can be controversial, but he is also one of the most important voices on racism (and anti-racism) today. I recommend reading his works or listening to his talks.
It was great to sit and listen.
Wednesday night we had the opportunity to listen to another voice. Essau McCaulley, from Wheaton College. He just wrote a book called Reading While Black.
the Fellows were invited to be part of the book launch! How cool is that?
On Thursday, some Fellows went downtown to peacefully demonstrate with our brothers and sisters.
These are important times. We want to be present for them.
LEADER LUNCH
Lanie Ehlinger.
What an amazing woman. What an amazing story.
Lanie doesn't have the resume some of our speakers have - but her spiritual resume blows pretty much everyone else's away. The powerful impact and legacy this woman has in the lives of so many and in the shaping of this city is immeasurable.
I think we all came away wanting to be more like Lanie.
Small world moment: Bailey did Summer Staff with Lanie's son!
Lanie and her shield of faith.
Bible Study with the guys and gals...
So good.
COMMUNITY SERVE
Eric casts there vision.
Serving at the farm has its perks.
Farm life at the Miracle Grounds.
Community Serve Part 2
Several other of us Fellows travelled to South Winston to continue the Ultimate Frisbee Ministry that Phillip and I began this summer.
these guys have improved so much!
We had two full games running the entire time.
AJ teaches some of the finer points.
Smooth.
They still have some learning to go on posing for pictures.
FRIDAY CLASS
Joe continued to bring the heat.
We also had a great class with David Speakman.
Such a rich discussion.
On the move!
Clearly we were not going to the same meeting! Ha!
BLUE PRINT BREAKFAST
With HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
The Fellows had the opportunity to serve throughout the day Saturday with Habitat for Humanity for their Blueprint Breakfast (and Lunch).
It was a fantastic event. We had a lot of fun. I was really proud of the Habitat Team. What a creative way to tell their story!
Early morning signage fun
We then got to serve folks breakfast. We have some good salesmen on our team!
CHURCH FUN
Fun times at church...
Hayes and Michelle run the Goldfish Station at Salem Chapel
Emily welcomes people at Hope Church
"This Fellows are everywhere!" - Molly Lineberger said Saturday Morning.
No not everywhere...just most places! Ha!
Divine Llama Vineyard
Coffee to go at the Airstream
Friends coming to visit
Family coming to town
Bailey's friend (and mine) Lindsay came to visit.
Strolling at Reynolda Gardens
RECRUITMENT TIME
We have opened up the Application for 2021-22
If you or anyone else you know would like to apply, send them the above link!
GIVE
Sam will make you a fancy dessert if you give.
I'm not kidding.
Here is how:
Send checks to
Winston-Salem Fellows
PO Box 20514
Winston-Salem, NC 27120
or ONLINE
Thank you!
WHAT'S COOKING THIS WEEK
We are going bananas bread over what is in store!
Round Table at Ron and Ellen Davis' House
Leader Lunch with Steve Lineberger
Bible Study
Miracle Grounds Farm
Southside Ultimate
Reiley Burris' Crosby Scholars Fundraiser Extravaganza
Spiritual Formation with Joe Moore
Big Story with David Speakman
This weekend...
FALL ADVANCE!!!
When Ned is away things tend to get crazy at home.
Oh boy.
MORE FUN
Settlers. Hayes is a Settlers Shark
Can we be Fellows twice?
Excellent Sign Positioning
My work from home buddy
Bon appetit
The scene of the crime
Donkey whisperer
We all need a friend
Not sure if we need this
A bit of sunshine
Lia and Anna Rose both won their jumping divisions
The notorious Dave Dave
Bailey in her happy place
David and I played some Frisbee on Sunday
My lady
No beans about it - these girls rock
Night out
Teamwork makes the dream work
