“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:19-21, ESV Time: We begin promptly at 9:00am. Arrival Time may begin at 8:45a.m. We will conclude at 12:00pm. Theme: The Real Treasure Hunt: How Well Do You Know God? Ages: 4 as of July 1, 2009 through rising 6th grader. Registration Dates: June 8-June 28. Children must be registered and have their information on file before attending VBS. Planned Activities: Biblical characters will visit the children's class to share how God became their treasure. Music, Arts and Crafts, Recreation, Snack Time and Service Project are included. Teachers are church members who love and have experience working with children. All activities are on the premises; there is no need or plan for the children to leave the premises during Vacation Bible School. Charge: There is no charge for children to attend VBS. When/Where to drop off children: 8:45-9:00am. Please drive around to the Back of church to enter the back door. A greeter will lead your child into the building and take him/her to the VBS Opening. When/Where to pick up children: 12:00pm-12:15p.m. Please drive around to the back of the church to the back door, where a teacher will obtain your child for you. Children will not be released to anyone other than the person named on forms submitted by parents that we will hold in our files. Class Size: 8 Student/teacher Ratio: 4 students to 1 teacher Please contact the church secretary for more information at secretary@christpreschurch.org

A Brief History of Christ Presbyterian Church In 1983 a group of six families began meeting for Bible study on Sunday evenings at the Marietta YWCA with Rev. Al Baker, a PCA minister in the Presbytery of North Georgia. In June of 1984 the first worship service was held at the American Business Center with approximately fifty adults in attendance. On November 11, 1984, Christ Presbyterian Church became a particular church in the Presbytery of North Georgia of the Presbyterian Church in America. Four full-time pastors have ministered at different times to the congregation since 1984: Rev. Al Baker, Rev. Steve Jackson, Rev. David Swicegood and Rev. Legree Finch. During the periods between full-time pastors, two ministers have assisted with the interim responsibilities: the late Pastor Emeritus Rev. John MacGregor and Rev. Bob Sweet. Ruling elder Doug Merkey also served the congregation as a seminary intern prior to Rev. Finch's call. Since its founding, the church has met in four locations prior to the purchase of the current property in 1993. Those locations have included: the Marietta YMCA, the American Business Center, a facility at 119 Powers Ferry Road, and the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Marietta. The congregation is currently blessed with an excellent location at 495 Terrell Mill Road. (Based on a 2009 ESRI Report, it is estimated that some 32,000 family units reside within a three mile radius of the church property and 81,000 family units within a five mile radius). Through the years, the congregation has weathered a series of challenges and has witnessed the faithfulness of the Lord through it all. At the encouragement of Rev. Bob Sweet in 1997, the congregation began giving a tithe of its tithes and offerings toward its Mission and Benevolence ministries. Since 1997, the congregation has increased its giving towards Missions and Benevolence so that currently nineteen percent of the tithes and offerings is being directed towards Missions and Benevolence. Additionally, from May 1998 to date, the church has continued to improve its facilities while expanding its parking. The church’s ministry has also been strengthened with the addition of Jennifer Maguire who faithfully serves as the church secretary. In the fall of 2003, the church began a Brazilian outreach ministry which has grown under the ESL teaching and leadership of Silas Santos and church volunteers. During the summer of 2003, the church also began a full time, year long internship program for ministerial candidates. Mr. David Story, a graduate of Westminster Theological Seminary, served as the first pastoral intern and subsequently became the RUF Campus Minister at Florida State University. Mr. Billy Resh, a graduate of Reformed Theological Seminary, served as the second pastoral intern while successfully completing his licensure and internship requirements. Ruling elder Buster Williams and intern Ben Hames also completed their internship, licensure and ordination requirements while serving at the church. Rev. Williams became a Navy Chaplain and Rev. Hames served as Assistant Pastor through early 2008. Mr. Silas Santos currently serves as a part-time intern. The congregation is also grateful for the Lord’s provision for our music ministry staff. Mr. Samuel Metzger served as organist and director of music for two and one half years before accepting a call to become the senior organist at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in 2003. Afterward, the Lord graciously provided Dr. John Hamm as Music – Choral Director and Mrs. Lauri Hogle as Church Organist. Dr. Hamm previously served as the former head of the music department at Covenant College before his retirement and Mrs. Hogle served as the former organist for the National Christian Choir. Dr. Hamm retired as the church’s Music-Choral Director after five productive years of service at the church. The congregation is blessed to have Mrs. Lauri Hogle serving as Director of Music and organist. The session of the church consist of three ruling elders: Tom Bryan, Wayne Fedora, and Erik Peterson with Harvey Lewis and Larry Orr having each been honored as Elder Emeritus. The flock is also encouraged with the service of the following deacons: Jamie Chapman, John Hall, Mark Jacobson, and Baker Smith. John Sailers has been honored as Deacon Emeritus. Priorities within the congregation include Biblical preaching and teaching along with music that exalts the majesty of the Heavenly King. Worship, discipleship, fellowship and outreach receive special focus by leaders and members alike. The acronym FLAGSHIP summarizes the areas in which the church seeks to grow. Christ Presbyterian Church looks to the Great Shepherd for growth in Faith, Love, Adoration, Good deeds, Soundness, Hard work & Hope, Intercession and Perseverance. Soli Deo Gloria