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UPDATE Week of Feb 5


Bird's eye view of our beautiful city.

Celebrating Jacob C

Jacob has a summer birthday so we decided to celebrate him in January


We were low on matches


Sky is the limit for this amazingly talented, kind, and cool dude.


Leader Lunch with Christy B

One of our employers, Christy Bellis, spoke to the Fellows this week. 

Christy's Leader Lunch is one of the highlights of the year. Her story really resonates with the Fellows, and she is not afraid of giving "real talk."

She is also a successful business owner, founding TheGoTo during the pandemic. The newsletter now reaches tens of thousands of people across the triad. 

If you haven't subscribed, do so today

https://thegotowinstonsalem.com/




Class with Martha M 

Speaking of highlights. Martha Metzler brought her unique insights and style to the Fellows and the Fellows scooped it up. 

We are better because of you Martha! Thank you!


She speaks with her hands

and David S

As does David Speakman. 

Although David's secret weapon of choice is the whiteboard. 

The dude is a wizard with a dry erase marker. 



Alum Sightings

We saw Ashley Rabon (Class 2 Fellow) and Dawn Burhans 
(Family Friend) at the New Salem Counseling center on Tuesday. What a surprise and what a gift!

If you need counseling, reach out to Ashley!

Or check out New Salem


We also had a wonderful visit with Ashlyn Hodges (Year 5 Fellow) She is half way through med school and we are hoping to get her back for residency. Come on Wake! Don't make a mistake!


No Limits

Friday night, several Fellows headed to the Biotech Center for the No Limits Dance Party.

What a hoot!




We had so much fun with our friends old and new.


Fellows Fun

The Fellows continue to find fun things to do around town





Recruiting

I met a wonderful young woman this week who I hope will become a Fellow one day. She is part way through school and is currently working at Habitat for Humanity.

We had a great interview with a potential Fellow last Monday and have another few interviews this week. 

Keep praying!

And keep helping us recruit!

Here is a link to the application. 

https://www.wsfellows.com/take-action

Giving

If you want to put a check in the mail

Write checks to Winston-Salem Fellows
and mail to 
PO Box 20514
WSNC 27120

or if you want to give online

go to https://www.wsfellows.com/give

consider giving monthly, that's what I do. It's super easy.


Looking Forward
this week.
Monday - Round Table with Barry and Joyce Swayne
Tuesday - Prayer
Wednesday - Leader Lunch and Service at the Bethesda Center
Thursday - Interviews
Friday - Classes and Forum on Faith and Culture
https://www.faithandculturewsnc.org/2024-forum
come!
Saturday - Forum on Faith and Culture
Sunday - Church and Super Bowl

Prayer Matters
Pray for Fellows as they make moves concerning their futures
Pray for recruiting. 12 Fellows. 6 guys. 6 gals. for next year
Pray for finances. That the Lord will provide everything we need and more
Pray for board recruitment that we bring on the folks God is calling


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Thanks all! Keep sharing the story and spreading the love! 

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