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UPDATE Week of April 24

The clouds parted just in time for Jacob and Emily's outdoor wedding!

Round Table On the Farm

We were hosted so well by the Zimmerman clan on Monday night! What a gift to be outside and to gather around a table while the chickens meander about and the kiddos jump up on your latp.

Meg's host family. so so sweet! thank you Kip and Erika!

It was also a chance to celebrate our sweet Jazmine. It was her birthday on Tuesday!

Leader Lunch with Corlis Sellers

Wednesday we had Leader Lunch with Corlis Sellers. Her story of resilience, servanthood, and courage to be a change agent inspired us.

Thank you Corlis!


Class with Nigel

Nigel did his thing. 

That's about all that needs to be said.

Grateful.


Earth Day!

The Earth Day Fair ended up getting moved inside. 

Still - it was a lot of fun, a lot of energy, and a lot of people! Including two of my favorites from Peachtree Street! Happy Birthday Nino!


Ribbon Cutting!

The other big project we have been working on is the Emma and Stuart Thomas Trail on the Crossnore Campus. 

the Fellows were part of the set up crew

And the trail making crew

And now we are partakers! 

What a cool project to be a part of!


Jacob and Emily!

Jacob and Emily (once Sandstedt) now Starr were married on Saturday. What an event! Two amazing families. A Fellows homecoming. A beautiful venue. And the clouds parting just in time!

It could not have gone better. 

Jacob and Emily are a beautiful couple inside and out. We are thrilled for them. We are also thrilled to welcome Jacob officially into the Fellows family. 

And we are also hoping that these two will get their wish and have the chance to move back to this neck of the woods once they finish grad school.



Congratulations Jacob and Emily!


Alumni News

So this happened. Molly Dwyer won the National Championship in Dressage over the weekend!

Jacob and Sophie Earle Pardue packed up the U-Haul to join Bryan and wife Maddie in Denver

Sarah celebrated her father with a clean up day at Redeemer

Generations of Fellows posed for a pic

I had the chance to catch up with First Year Fellow Christina (the maid of honor in Emily's wedding). She will be moving to Washington DC in June for a Special Assignment with the Coast Guard up on Capital Hill


More on Jazmine's Birthday

Jazmine! You are a treasure. We are so excited to know you!

And celebrate you!

You are a true classic


Joining Day!

Emi joined Hope Pres on Sunday!


Recruiting News


We also want to welcome Palmer Anderson, a Michigander, to the 2023-24 Fellows! Palmer is a graduate of Moody in Chicago and loves adventures. Can't wait to go on some with him next year!

Giving News

Callie and Lucy agree that the Fellows is worth the investment. 

Become part of the Giving Team by writing a check to 

WS Fellows. PO Box 20514. WSNC 27120

or give online at 

wsfellows.com/give


A Look Ahead

The Fellows look so good.

Monday: Round Table at the Anthony's

Tuesday: Prayer and Worm Farming!?!

Wednesday: Leader Lunch with Drew Gerstmyer, Bible Study and Dress for Success

Thursday: Mixer at Mixxer

Saturday: Clemmons Community Day



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