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dignity; a place that is also a haven for sharing and celebrating the unity of our faith rather than focusing on the differ- ences that divide us. A firm foundation insures that you have something that can be passed on to the next generation. The faith fostered by Evans Metropolitan Church has founded a number of other churches and fortified Fayetteville State University which, as The Howard School, held classes in the basement of the church before the school buildings were constructed. The Univer- sity has continued to mold men and women who shape the world for good. A historic church with a contemporary approach to ministry is what Evans Metro- politan A.M.E. Zion Church is becoming. Thanks to a firm foundation, the ministry of Evans is a beacon of our rich history and the beckoning voice of the Spirit, inviting others to become 21st Century Christians who make a difference for the Kingdom of God. CV The Rev. Corey D. Little is pastor of Evans Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church. The history of Evans Metropolitan Afri- can Methodist Episcopal Zion Church parallels the history of the beginning of the development of our great na- tion. It was founded in circa (1796) by Henry Evans, a black freedom ordained preacher and a shoemaker from the foothills of Stokes County Virginia, who after overcoming difficul- ties was in later life loved and revered. first dug deep. To achieve anything of last- ing worth requires great effort. Many peo- ple today don't demonstrate the patience or the perseverance required to endure the processes that lead to greatness. Not only did the builder in the passage dig deep, but he also had the discernment to recognize an element quality in foun- dation material, passing by other rocks in order to find the rock. On the front of Evans Metropolitan Church is a leaning cross that represents the struggle Henry Evans and others worked through to forge the foundation we currently enjoy. An un- mistakable, God-given vision produces not only buildings, but life. A blessing of a firm foundation is that you can build on it. The builder in the story lives out the reality that life has some stormy seasons. Unless your head is buried in the Sandhills, it is clear that we are in the midst of wave after wave of political, economic and social storms. I am convinced that we are called to build a spiritual place where we provide protec- tion from some of the negative spiritual elements that destroy human lives and Insurance Brokers and Consultants 2413-3 Robeson Street • Fayetteville • 910-486-4900 • www.jerrygregory.org Serving the health insurance needs of more than 160 businesses Independent broker for many carriers rated A or better by A.M. Best 0 Coverage for preventive services – with ZERO co-pays or deductibles – is a requirement for non-grandfathered health plans. That's just one of the provisions of the PPACA (Health Care Reform act) that went into effect in September of 2010. Several provisions already enacted – and those that will be phased in through 2014 – can have important implications for your benefits plan. At Jerry Gregory & Associates, we have the expertise to help you "navigate" and make the most of Health Care Reform. So call us today. CityViewNC.com | 17

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