Every church has one (or wishes they did)! The type of person who just gets it done. Week after week, without being in the spotlight, someone who consistently reaches out and impacts their community.

We have "bragged" on Sis. Carla many times in our travels. She would never ask for recognition, but is driven by the scripture "…Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me." Matt. 25:40 The Message.

Every service, Sis. Carla and her mother, bring a large crowd of beautiful children to church.  These are children and young people that she has personalized! Many have stayed in her home, know her family and have found her to be a listening ear when no one else seems to care. 

Sis. Carla's kids fill up the first pew (and often times the second and third pew as well) at BEC. Not only are these children and young people right in the front, but she teaches them to worship, and explains all of the "big" words that they don't understand. Throughout the service, they will stand, clap, raise their hands, and worship with all their hearts, because they are following her example. At altar call, this group is normally the first to respond. Most of "Carla's kids" have received the Holy Ghost and have also been baptized in Jesus' name. (We have never seen anything like it!!!!)

Perhaps Sis. Carla's amazing and inspiring passion is because she too, was once a "bus kid." Or maybe she just has a driving desire to see her city reached, even the ones who at times are "overlooked or ignored".

Sis. Carla-We admire your devotion to your "kids." You are truly an inspiration to us and to everyone who meets you. Continue to love and train these precious children. No doubt Heaven is fully aware and applauding your faithful work. "…All that's left now is the shouting—God's applause!…" 2 Timothy 4:6 The Message