"I am so grateful that God put Robert (Watermark CDC staff team member) and my friend Austin (JCP Advocate) in my life. Before the Job Connection Program, I was in prison for over 30 something years. My future in the workforce was nonexistent. I asked God – I said, 'God I know you didn't bring me out of prison to do nothing.' I know I am a child of God. You have to hit God with his own word. I told him I am a child of God, and I accepted your Son Jesus into my heart, and I need a job. But I kept getting turned down by jobs.
Once I learned that God was in control of all things, I started to be still and listen. Don't trust in man because man will set you up to fail you.
At first, I was hesitant to join this program. I doubted. When nothing moves, I start doubting God. Faith and patience run parallel together. I believe he still got something else for me. I don't know what it is. I have to focus on what's ahead. Keep striving. I know he didn't just deliver me from that cell. I thank him every day for delivering me and accepting me as his son.
I see so much love in this building. I see so much caring. When you are blessed, keep your hands open and go bless someone else. This congregation has showed me love from the very first time I walked in here."
Frederick - Job Connection Program Alumni