Sheldon Good, Salford
For almost as long as Carla Ferrier was searching for a job, Franconia Conference needed an additional staff person. Fortunately for both, they found each other this summer.
“I had been looking for work for the past nine months, just like many other people,” said Ferrier, a mother of four daughters.
Until recently, Franconia Conference lacked an administrative services assistant. “The role was unoccupied for about six months,” said Noel Santiago, executive minister for the conference. “We’re glad to have Carla in our midst.”
For Ferrier, finding work was a struggle. “I applied for every job I heard about,” she said.
In a testimony of God’s faithfulness, Ferrier and Franconia Conference came together. “I knew God had a plan for me and a place He wanted me to be.”
Ferrier has worked two days a week since June 11. Melissa Landis, administrative services manager, has already noticed Ferrier’s gifts. “She has a conscientious and thorough approach to her work,” Landis said. “Her welcoming and gracious spirit is a real asset to the office setting.”
One must be well-rounded to work in administrative services. Ferrier is uniquely gifted in hospitality and thoroughness, as well as singing, swimming and gardening.
“She brings gifts that will enhance and expand in complimentary ways the gifts of others on staff, board and committees,” Santiago said. “She also has a deep conviction and belief that prayer is central to helping bring the unfolding reign of God into a greater measure of manifestation.”
Ferrier is excited to share the reign of God with others. After all, her search for a job ended in holy matrimony. “The Lord brought me here,” Ferrier said. “God has a plan. His ways are not ours.”
Ferrier, a native of Bucks County, has attended the Doylestown congregation her entire life. She is married to Dave.
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