It was truly a historic occasion as we celebrated during our street dedication and groundbreaking ceremony on last Saturday. Some people say that miracles no longer happen. But we are in the midst of a miracle. In 1998, to facilitate a vision that God gave him, Pastor Jackie Allen Lewis led Mt. Zion to purchase 24 acres of land here in Cary with a small congregation. That was a miracle! Over time, we were able to make our payments and keep this land. That was a miracle! Then on the seventh year, we were able to sell a portion of the 24 acres, which allowed us to pay off the remaining portion that we kept. The number seven represents completeness. God brought us to completeness with the land so that we owned it.
Then in year eight, we were actively planning and designing with Bobbitt to begin construction. The number eight represents regeneration or new birth. God was preparing us for the beginning of a new era. Now in 2007, the ninth year, we are breaking ground and construction is staring. The number nine is the last of the digits, and thus marks the end; and is significant of the conclusion of a matter.
Our God-given vision is to worship Christ by spreading the Gospel and serve the community. God is building us a church building that encompasses more classrooms, training facilities, multi-purpose fellowship hall, administrative offices, nursery, and a eventually a gymnasium and larger sanctuary. These facilities are not the end goal, but it will be a tool to help us fulfill the vision that God has given us.
It was only fitting that we honored Pastor Lewis whose faith and trust in God started this process 9 years ago. Although, he did not live to see this ceremony, his labor was not in vain. Therefore, we dedicated our street, Allen Lewis Drive, to remember our late Pastor, J. Allen Lewis. Only what we do for Christ will last.
The very top picture is the elders and me with Cary Mayor Ernie McAlister, NC House Representatives Jennifer Weiss and Nelson Dollar. The second photo is me and the mayor.
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