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UPDATE Week of May 22

ALL IS WELL THAT ENDS WELL

It was a wonder-filled last week of the Fellows Program

FINAL ROUND TABLE (Almost)

Steve and Christie Angle welcomed us into their beautiful (if these walls could speak) home. After worship, Steve left us with a charge and a challenge. A sweet time was had by all. 


LEADER LUNCH ON TOP OF 500 West

What a power packed final leader lunch with Josh Benoit, Annie Carper, and Logan Self. These are some of the leaders at Flow Automotive. 

They are also the former Board Chair for the Fellows, two graduates of Fellows Programs, and a current Board Member.

It was a true over the rooftop experience...literally!

END WELL ADVANCE

It really was the sweetest of times this weekend with our final advance of the year. 


We worshipped and loved on each other. 


After we shared our mission statements, we ended with several secret Fellows traditions. Big sigh. What a great group of special people. 


ICE CREAM SOCIAL

On Saturday evening, we had a parent ice cream social and slideshow. After the parents went to bed, we went out to celebrate.



GRADUATION

I wish everyone in the world could have tuned into graduation this year. THIS is what it is all about. Wow.


Hef opened with some remarks


Murf and Al blessed Meg


Tammy Priest sent off Emi


Shelly Bailey affirmed Jazmine


Rob Paynter repped all the Paynters as he expounded on Thomas


Anne Powers shared about her time with Molly


Gerald Crisco blessed his and Wyatt's socks off


Christian Moretz brought the house down as he talked about Lucy


Beth Hilliard waxed eloquent about Callie


There they are! The class of 2023


THE BACHELORETTE

Lots of weddings going on...

Hef and Shannon started with a wedding shower for Michelle Howard

And ended with a wedding with the daughter of Bryan and Tina Parker!


RECRUITMENT UPDATE

We are still accepting applications for next year's class. We had another interview just this week. And are praying for more!

If you or someone you know is looking for a great life-changing opportunity for next year, please connect us. 

Here is my cell

(336) 413-4918


GIVING UPDATE

This summer we are embarking on a quest to raise the budget! Will you help us?

Send checks to PO Box 20514 WSNC 27120

or give securely online

https://www.wsfellows.com/give


LOOKING FORWARD

Monday: Gerald Crisco
Tuesday: Pray, LWS Social
Wednesday: Lot 63 meetings
Thursday: School of Love
Friday: Walk with Tracy

POWDER PUFF

Anna Rose and the sophomore girls dominated at the Powder Puff game




8th GRADE DANCE

David is looking good

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Thanks all! Keep sharing the story and spreading the love 

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