Monday, November 23, 2020

UPDATE Week of November 23

 

We take things seriously here at the Winston-Salem Fellows

The Week

There was a lot of sweetness this week (and I'm not just talking about the cake in the next picture). I'm talking about the sweetness of relationships. When community pushes beyond the getting to know you to the I accept you for who you are - that's the sweetness I'm talking about. It's here. And I'm grateful for it.

Round Table with Rossi and Kittens

We surprised Caroline Rassenfoss with a not-your-birthday birthday party for Round Table Monday night. Her real birthday is in the summer. When that's the case, we find a time in our year to surprise them. 

I can certify that Caroline did not eat all the cake. 

We were hosted by Tripp and Patricia Wilson who tried to convince us to adopt their rescue kitten.

Their Meanie Pants Director said NO!


Leader Lunch with Ben Jones and a Group Counseling Sesh

Ben Jones, the Executive Director of the Barnabas Center here in Winston-Salem (and Greensboro) shared with us on Wednesday. 

Ben is a great friend, inspiring teacher, a board member with the Fellows. 

For the majority of our time together, he led us through an exercise to help us work through some of the underlying anxiety we are experiencing. 

It was super helpful.

Thank you Ben! here is a link to them.

http://www.barnabastriad.org


Chips and Young Life Banquet 

The Fellows attended the virtual Young Life Banquet on Thursday

We made it a fiesta theme!

We love Young Life!

Here is link if you want to give

https://forsythcounty.younglife.org


Class in Pajamas

We also made class festive on Friday. 

We had a really amazing discussion on the Beloved Community.

We posed for our Christmas Card picture. 

And then crossed reindeer horns

And looked real cool

And the staff joined in

And we picked each other up

After we stretched our hammier


Friday Afternoon Picnic

It was a glorious weekend. The girls kicked it off right with an afternoon sunset picnic at Reynolda Gardens

I hope that sign in the background doesn't say "No Picnicking!"

Saturday Morning Hike

Our very own Emily Sandstedt organized a Saturday hike at Pilot Mountain State Park

We made it to the top

Are we there yet???

Meghan and Michelle definitely could be on the cover of Pilot Mountain Monthly

The Director and Hayes consider what lies ahead.

Caroline Filston looks at what's ahead with a smile

What a day! 


Other Highlights

Advent party at Redeemer Church

Meeting with Beth Hilliard one of our amazing Bible Study Leaders.

Ugly Sweaters for Advent Party


Bryn has a mystery meeting


David competed in his first ever Cross Country Meet

His team won! Boys and Girls!

Lia and Anna Rose hosted Bailey up at the barn. 

Family Friends dinner at La Ca! Yum!!!

Anna Rose passed her C2 Exam

Snapchat certified that Anna Rose and I are besties


Give

One way to ensure that you get one of these Christmas Card Photos is if you donate!

Here is how:

Checks to

Winston-Salem Fellows

PO Box 20514

Winston-Salem, NC 27120

Or give online:

wsfellows.com/give


We are prepping some sweet little gifts to show our appreciation!

Merry Christmas from the staff.


Recruit

We need your help to fill the rock!

Right now it looks like this:

If you or someone you know is looking for an opportunity that will radically transform their lives for the better - contact us today!

ned@wsfellows.com

(336) 413-4918


This Week

Monday:

Staff Meeting

Lunch

Round Table 

FRIENDSGIVING!


Tuesday:

Morning Prayer

Rotary

Meet with Rotary Mentor

Spikeball Championships


Wednesday-Sunday:

Thanksgiving Break


More Photos


Masks never looked so good



GOYBADS are getting into action mode


Natalie and Brendan explore the Hoh National Rainforest



80's AJ


So much Christmas love

SAM AND NED PHOTOSHOOT






FATHER SON RUN FOR FUN








RIDE ON


Pajamas fun


Photo bombers


Brothers got to hug (Owen is will get a hug too. Don't you worry)


Pilot Mountain


Leftovers!





Caroline and Meghan


Taking the road down



So high



Barn girls


Caroline blows out candles



Natalie and Brendan at the Hoh Rainforest



These are my kind of people


Me taking the picture



Trying on hats



Owen and Meghan


Ready for night night


Happy Holidays!!!



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