That All May Have Life in Fullness - Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 216th General Assembly; Richmond, Virginia - June 26 - July 3, 2004 PC(USA) Seal
 
 
             
  Photo Directory
Tuesday June 29, 2004
 
             
  Voices of Sophia Breakfast     The Rev. Daisy Machado, associate professor of the history of Christianity and Latino church studies at Brite Divinity Scool in Fort Worth, Texas, spoke on "Samaritan Theology: a Call to Hospitality and Acompanamiento" at the Voices of Sophia Breakfast. Photo by David P Young  
             
  Voices of Sophia Breakfast     The Voices of Sophia honored Mieke Vandersall for her years of service with the Sister of the Year Award. Photo by David P Young  
             
  Voices of Sophia Breakfast     Ann Beran Jones, vice moderator of the 214th General Assembly, with Vice Moderator Jean Marie Peacock and Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase at the Voices of Sophia Breakfast. Photo by David P Young  
             
  General Assembly News     A team of reporters, editors, photographers and other Communication Center staff members produce The General Assembly News, a daily newspaper that's required reading for up-to-date information on Assembly action. Photo by David P Young  
             
  Presbyterian Publishing Corporation Breakfast     Jack Marcum mock-interviews Cynthia Woolever (far left) and Deborah Bruce during a presentation on Beyond the Ordinary: 10 Strengths of U.S. Congregations at the PPC Breakfast. Photo by David P Young  
             
  International Health Breakfast     Dan Force, executive director of the Medical Benevolence Foundation, spoke at the International Health Breakfast. Photo by Danny Bolin  
             
  International Health Breakfast     Mission co-worker Larry Sthreshley, who spoke at the International Health Breakfast, serves as a health consultant in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Photo by Danny Bolin  
             
  Young Pastors     John Cairns of Chicago, Ill., gives young pastors a quick Assembly "walk-through discussion." Cairns is Dean of Academy for Faith and Life at the Fourth Presbyterian Church. Photo by Danny Bolin  
             
  Celtic Cross     Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase greets the Celtic Cross group from Presbyterian College. Celtic Cross provides PC(USA) students a supportive community within which they can explore the meaning of vocation and call as Christians engaged in the journey of faith, recognizing the validity and importance of both lay and professional ministry. Photo by Danny Bolin  
             
  Daily Worship     The Rev. Albert Connette, pastor of Olivet Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville, Va., led the Call to Worship at Tuesday's service. Photo by Danny Bolin  
             
  Daily Worship     The Rev. Willie Woodson, pastor of First United Presbyterian Church in Richmond, offered the Prayer for Illumination during Tuesday's worship service. Photo by Danny Bolin  
             
  Daily Worship     The Rev. Jin S. Kim, pastor of Church of All Nations in Minneapolis, preached a sermon on "The Last Will Be First" in Tuesday's worship service. Photo by Danny Bolin  
             
  Daily Worship     The Rev. John Kiser, U.S. Army chaplain, led the Affirmation of Faith during Tuesday's service. Photo by Danny Bolin  
             
  Daily Worship     Myung Hee Pak directed the Richmond Korean Presbyterian Church choir during Tuesday's service. Photo by Danny Bolin  
             
  Daily Worship     The Richmond Korean Presbyterian Church choir, under the direction of Myung Hee Pak, provided music for Tuesday's worship service. Photo by Danny Bolin  
             
  Health Ministries Fair     Peanut, the poster dog for the Congregational Caregiving Using Special Pets program, greets visitors to the mobile health van. Photo by David P Young  
             
  PPC Authors     J. Barrie Shepherd, author of Diary of Daily Prayer, signed copies of his three books at the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation booth in the Exhibit Hall. Photo by David P Young  
             
  PPC Authors     Donald K. McKim, author of Presbyterian Questions, Presbyterian Answers, signed copies of his four books at the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation booth in the Exhibit Hall. Photo by David P Young  
             
  PPC Authors     Ella E. Schneider Hilton, author of Displaced Person, signed copies of her book at the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation booth in the Exhibit Hall. Photo by David P Young  
             
  PPC Authors     Deborah Bruce and Cynthia Woolever, authors of Beyond the Ordinary: 10 Strengths of U.S. Congregations, signed copies of their books at the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation booth in the Exhibit Hall. Photo by David P Young  
             
  PPC Authors     Katie Cannon, author of Inheriting Our Mother's Gardens, signed copies of her books at the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation booth in the Exhibit Hall. Photo by David P Young  
             
  Women's Ministries Lunch     Elenora Giddings-Ivory, director of the PC(USA) Washington Office, spoke at the Women's Ministries Lunch. Photo by David P Young  
             
  Network for Churchwide Transformation Lunch     Four of the six Not-Quite-Ready-for-Transformation Players improvisation troupe (Bill Lawser, Ann Philbrick, Amy Fowler, and Joey Lee) acted out impromptu skits on church transformation based on situations and keywords supplied by the audience. Photo by David P Young  
             
  Presbyterians for Restoring Creation Lunch     Carol F. Johnston received the Presbyterians for Restoring Creation William E. Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding individual achievement in caring for God's creation. Photo by David P Young  
             
  YADs     Anthony Elfering, 20, was elected YAD co-moderator on Saturday. Elfering, from Maple Grove, Minn., studies at the University of Minnesota. Photo by Danny Bolin  
             
  YADs     Anthony Elfering, 20, was elected YAD co-moderator on Saturday. Elfering, from Maple Grove, Minn., studies at the University of Minnesota. Photo by Danny Bolin  
             
  Company of Pastors/Order of Elders Lunch     Joe Small, coordinator of the Office of Theology and Worship, made introductory remarks at the Company of Pastors/Order of Elders Lunch. Photo by Danny Bolin  
             
  Company of Pastors/Order of Elders Lunch     Dr. Craig Barnes, author of Searching for Home: Spirituality for Restless Souls, spoke at the Company of Pastors/Order of Elders Lunch. Photo by Danny Bolin  
             
  Mission Dollars     The John Calvin dollar bill brochure answers the question, "where do your per capita dollars go?" Photo by Danny Bolin  
             
  CNN Documentary Crew     A CNN crew interviewed Gary Demarest and Jenny Stoner, co-moderators of the Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity and Purity, for a documentary on evangelicals in America. The crew talked with other Presbyterians during its stay in Richmond before moving onto additional interviews with people from other denominations. The program is scheduled to air October 24. In addition, local television news crews and newspaper reporters have been on site to report on assembly activities and business. Photo by Danny Bolin  
             
  CNN Documentary Crew     A CNN crew interviewed Gary Demarest and Jenny Stoner, co-moderators of the Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity and Purity, for a documentary on evangelicals in America. The crew talked with other Presbyterians during its stay in Richmond before moving onto additional interviews with people from other denominations. The program is scheduled to air October 24. In addition, local television news crews and newspaper reporters have been on site to report on assembly activities and business. Photo by Danny Bolin  
             
  Fire Victim     Commissioned Lay Pastor Carolyn Newcomb's St. Louis house burned Saturday night, but she will complete her Assembly Exhibit Hall commitment. Photo by Danny Bolin  
             
  Jim Smylie     Jim Smylie, professor emeritus of American church history at Union Theological Seminary, presented a "Reflection on Our Presbyterian Past" at an event sponsored by the Presbyterian Historical Society. Photo by Danny Bolin  
             
  Ghana Book Project    

Emily Schlaman from Union Theological Seminary/PSCE volunteered at the Ghana Book Project booth. The GA Book Project surpassed its goal and collected more than 1,600 books for the GA presbytery in Accra, Ghana, West Africa. The pre-assembly goal was 1,500 books. More than $4,000 also was donated. Additional donations may be mailed directly to: The Library, Union-PSCE, 3401 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23227. Clearly mark that your gift is for the Ghana Book Project. Photo by Danny Bolin

 
             
  National Asian Presbyterian Council Dinner     The Rev. Wayland Wong, pastor of Chinese Presbyterian Church in Orange County, Calif., spoke on "The Priesthood of All Believers" at the National Asian Presbyterian Council Dinner. Photo by Danny Bolin  
             
  National Hispanic/Latino Presbyterian Caucus Dinner     Vice Moderator Jean Marie Peacock introduces herself to Didier Navarrete of Richmond, a first-generation immigrant from Mexico. Photo by Corey Schlosser-Hall  
             
  National Hispanic/Latino Presbyterian Caucus Dinner     The Rev. Mauricio Chacón spoke at the National Hispanic/Latino Presbyterian Caucus Dinner. Photo by David P Young  
             
  National Hispanic/Latino Presbyterian Caucus Dinner     The Rev. Mauricio Chacón spoke at the National Hispanic/Latino Presbyterian Caucus Dinner. Photo by Corey Schlosser-Hall  
             
  National Hispanic/Latino Presbyterian Caucus Dinner     Noe Juarez, a member of the Hispanic caucus of the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic, provided music during the National Hispanic/Latino Presbyterian Caucus Dinner. Photo by David P Young  
             
  Scouting in the Church Ministry     Carey Keane, National Director of Boy Scouts of America Relationships and Publishing Group, shares how important it is to start new Cub Scout Packs. Photo by Shane Whisler  
             
  Scouting in the Church Ministry     Tim Timberlake, noted scouter and former WRVA radio broadcaster in Richmond, draws on the inspiration of the opening page of his old Boy Scout Manual. Photo by Shane Whisler  
             
  PHEWA Awards Reception     Presbyterian Health, Education, and Welfare Association, in partnership with the Presbyterian Association for Community Transformation, presented Cristo Rey Outreach in Sunland Park, New Mexico with the Community Ministries and Neighborhood Organizations Award. Photo by David P Young  
             
  PHEWA Awards Reception     The Rev. Susan Andrews, moderator of the 215th General Assembly, spoke at the PHEWA Awards Reception. Photo by David P Young  
             
  Native American Caucus Dinner     Buddy Monohan, vice moderator of the Native American Consulting Committee, spoke at the Native American Caucus dinner. Monohan is chaplain at Menaul School, Albuquerque, N.M., and an advisor to the American Indian Youth Council. Photo by David P Young  
             
  PHEWA Awards Reception     The Rev. Susan Andrews presented the new Moderator's Justice Award at the PHEWA Awards Reception. The Rev. Glenda Hope accepted on behalf of San Francisco Network Ministries. Photo by David P Young  
             
  PHEWA Awards Reception     Bebe Baldwin received the Nancy Jennings Award from Presbyterians for Disability Concerns recognizing her advocacy for people with disabilities. Photo by David P Young  
             
 
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