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4-May-1999 
99177 
 
    How to Throw a Lasso 
    Around General Assembly Information 
 
    by Mary Pace 
 
    News from and about the 211th General Assembly in Ft. Worth, Texas, 
June 19-26, has been corralled into several convenient locations. Whether 
you look before, during or after the Assembly, you shouldn't have any 
trouble finding the information you need. Here's the lowdown: 
 
         From the Office of Communication, General Assembly Council, 
      and Communications and Technology, Office of the General Assembly 
 
                            BEFORE THE ASSEMBLY 
 
    PresbyNet: General Information, texts of overtures and discussions of 
issues in several online meetings, including "GA211INFO," "GA211FORUM," 
"GA211OVERTURES," "GA211LIVE" and "GA211REPORTS." 
 
    "PRESBYNEWS": Reports from the Presbyterian News Service. To sign up, 
call 1-800-872-3283. 
 
    Internet: <www.pcusa.org> Information about the General Assembly, 
proposed committees, issue papers, overtures and more. 
 
                             DURING THE ASSEMBLY 
 
    Internet: <www.pcusa.org> Daily reports, news stories, photos, 
documents, audio highlights, discussions. 
 
    PresbyNet: Daily summariess online from the Presbyterian News Service: 
"REPORTS FROM 211TH GA PCUSA." To sign up, call 1-800-872-3283. 
 
    PresbyTel: Answers questions about the Assembly. Call 1-800-UP2DATE 
(872-3283). Special Assembly hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. (EDT) Monday-Friday, 
plus weekend coverage. 
 
    VoiceLine: Recorded daily reports. Call 1-800-872-3283. 
 
    PresbyFax: Selected documents via fax. Call (502) 569-8850 from your 
fax machine. 
 
                              AFTER THE ASSEMBLY 
 
    Assembly in Brief: a 16-page bulletin insert-sized newspaper that 
highlights the actions and activities of the Assembly, an excellent printed 
reference for church members, sessions and study groups. To order, call 
1-888-219-6700, fax (502) 569-8005, or e-mail OGASALES@ctr.pcusa.org 
 
    Presbyterians Today: The July/August issue will include Assembly in 
Brief (see above) as a special insert. 
 
    Video Highlights: The inspirational praise and music of the opening 
worship service, $15. 
An overview of the actions taken during the Assembly, $20. To order, call 
1-888-219-6700, fax (502) 569-8005, or e-mail OGASALES@ctr.pcusa.org 

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