UPDATE Week of November 6

November 6, 2023 Winston-Salem Fellows

A full week! in more ways than one. Schedule...Minds...Hearts...and Souls...

Round Table

We had a fantastic time with the Frick Family Monday night. Their kids fit right in. We also had a few special guests, Rony and Pebbles. Landon, the Darrel and Brooke's son helped Ned with worship. And we managed to dress up!

A feast...in more ways than one.

Halloween

Chik-fil-a representing

A smattering of Neds

Leader Lunch

Lynn and Dickie Brewer were wonderful hosts for Leader Lunch. They both shared and the time flew by. What a gift they are to the Fellows, and this world!

National Conference

The Fellows Initiative National Conference was Thursday through Sunday in Washington DC. 4th Presbyterian in Bethesda, MD hosted us.

Day 1

Travel Day.

We made it in time to explore the city a bit before the evening session. There were about 300 of us in attendance. Afterward, the Fellows and Directors went out for a drink at World of Beer.

A great night. Looking forward to a great conference!

Day 2

Day 2 the Fellows heard from David Spickard, former Executive Director of Jobs for Life and currently the owner of a consulting firm called 11 Ten. He spoke on the purpose of work and the integration of work and justice. We took copious notes. There were also discussion groups and breakout sessions throughout the morning and evening.

In the afternoon, the Fellows explored DC. They checked out the National Gallery, the Air and Space Museum, as well as the Washington Monument.

Ned and Hef had a special gift awaiting us at Ebenezer Coffee. Christina Sandstedt (Year 1 Fellow) and Reiley Burris (Year 4 Fellow). They go to the same church and are in the same small group!

Small world!

Day 3

Day 3 we heard from Denise Blevins who is the Executive Director of Parakaleo Ministries that cares for church planters (primarily women). She talked about the intersection of Church and Social Justice and inspired us greatly. She really left it all on the field.

There were discussion times and breakout sessions as well this day.

Half the group spent the afternoon at the Postal Museum and touring around downtown.

The other half played ultimate frisbee! We mixed and matched teams. Winston-Salem (most of us) went undefeated.

A great time.

Recruiting

We are actively seeking potential Fellows for next year! It is not too early to think about it. Spaces are filling. So if you or someone you know is interested in exploring Fellows, please put them in touch with us soon!

Text Ned

(336) 413-4918

or apply today at

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

Giving

We are also actively raising funds to meet our budget. We know that many of you at this time of year are asked to give. And we want you to! Be generous!

As for the Fellows, we would love for you to be part of our support team. Every little bit counts. We are lean and mean and don't typically do big banquets or events. Instead, we pray, send out please like this and trust for the best!

So take a moment and make a difference today!

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A Look Ahead