The right Rev.

John Holloway, bishop of the Diocese of Georgia, officiated at the groundbreaking

service on a recent Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Canon David Monroe, canon

liturgist for the Diocese of Georgia, served as master of ceremonies for

the event and coordinated the liturgical marking off of the "sacred

space" that will eventually become the sanctuary of the church.

Russ Marhefka

Jr. of Senoia led the congregation in worship on the grounds. Clergy from

other churches in the Georgia Diocese also were present.

"We are

tremendously excited that what we have been praying and planning for is

coming to pass," said Fr. David Epps, rector of Christ the King.

"A great many people have given and sacrificed so that we might have

a permanent home."

Epps went on

to commend the staff of Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, especially

Greg Hall, director of the facility, for the hospitality they have extended

for almost six years.

"When

we approached Greg Hall almost six years ago," Epps said, "we

were a brand new congregation with a handful of people. We asked Greg

if it might be possible for us to use their chapel for six months to a

year while we made other plans. They have been the most gracious and hospitable

hosts that one could possibly imagine. We have now grown to a congregation

of about 215 adherents. A great part of the reason we have been able to

buy land and begin the construction of a building has been the support

of Greg and the Carmichael-Hemperley staff."

While the new

facility is under construction, Christ the King will continue to meet

Sundays at 10 a.m. in the chapel of the funeral home located at Ga. Hwy.

74 and Old Senoia Rd.

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