PC(USA) - 216th General Assembly (2004) - News

That All May Have Life in Fullness - Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 216th General Assembly; Richmond, Virginia - June 26 - July 3, 2004


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	Presbyterian bazaar Bustling exhibit hall has something for every GA participant

	by Erin Cox-Holmes

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	RICHMOND, June 26 - One visitor called it "the whole Presbyterian Church (USA) in one room." The Exhibit Hall of the 216th General Assembly is a swirling kaleidoscopic display of resources, services and, well, neat stuff. It's the place to learn about Assembly entities and meet representatives of a broad range of PC(USA)-related organizations. It takes at least five trips through the Exhibit Hall to see it all. The Presbyterian place to meet and greet: Use your first cruise through the Exhibit Hall to catch up with old friends and make new connections. The most important things on exhibit are relationships. Nab some freebies: Savvy Assembly-goers know that it's wise to hit the Exhibit Hall early to snatch up the best "stuff." Some exhibitors lure stomachs with bowls of candy and other				Arthur and Mary Biggs of New Jersey browse through the exhibit hall. The Biggs' are attending with daughter Jacqui Lovett, who works for PC(USA) Mission Funding and Development. Photo by Danny Bolin
	snacks. Others are more creative. This year's knick-knacks include water bottles, CD openers, fans, key chains, Post-Its, paper clips and pens. Sure bets to take home to the kids: the Mission Service Recruitment frisbees, "bendies," refrigerator poetry and squeezable brains from Health ministries. Youth Advisory Delegate Carolyn Klassen, Central Florida Presbytery introduces the exhibit hall. [View video] The Resources: Fill your tote bag to overflowing with the huge array of brochures, books, videos and other resources interpreting the work of the exhibitors. On this trip through the hall, note the colorful banners and electronic displays that give life to the facts and figures of ministry.

	The People: Presenting the exhibits are Presbyterian people of faith who radiate professionalism and passion for the ministries they represent. They are all eager to explain their work. From the Knox Fellowship for Evangelism to Living Waters of the World, Presbyterian mission is represented here. The Vendors: Cokesbury. Presbyterian Publishing Corporation. The Enough for Everyone Global Marketplace. Specialty vendors. The exhibit hall is a grand bazaar. Books, liturgical art, free-trade coffee, jewelry, carved figures: Any extra space in your suitcase will soon be filled. The exhibit hall opens at 9:30 every morning except Sunday, when it opens at noon. It closes at 6 p.m. The final day for exhibits is Wednesday. The Global Marketplace and Cokesbury Bookstore will be open on Thursday. The 200 exhibitors are listed in the Exhibit Hall Guide, which also includes a schedule of special activities. These include book signings and events sponsored by Presbyterians Pro-Life, Presbyterian Peace Fellowship, Presbyterians for Restoring Creation and many more.



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