When deciding on the location of the 73rd Church of God International General Assembly several factors were considered.
However one of the most attractive features was the ease of movement and proximity of the locations for events and sessions.
Located on International Drive in Orlando, Florida, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is a massive facility capable of accommodating tens of thousands of people. It consists of four distinct sections – north, south, east and west – with the north/south section divided from the east/west by International Drive. For the Assembly the Church of God is using the north/south concourse, just a portion of the more than 1 million square feet of convention space available in one of the largest convention sites in the nation.
The lower level of the South Concourse of the OCCC is the site of the Assembly business sessions, worship and exhibit venues. The concourse is so large that dividing it in half allows for ample space to accommodate the worship and business sessions on one side and exhibits on the other allowing each to operate independently, yet just a few steps away. Entering the South Concourse from International Drive, Assembly delegates will come upon the registration area, flanked by the Children’s Church area to the left and meal and meeting areas to the right. Escalators to the left of registration descend down to the site of the general sessions and worship services, while another escalator to the right takes delegates to the exhibit hall which also includes the Hall of Remembrance, the Heritage Display, Pathway Bookstore and a café.
The North Concourse is the location of logistical functions and committees such as the business office, resolutions, teller and news/media and will be closed to regular Assembly traffic.
Another feature of the OCCC location is its proximity to the three major host hotels. The Peabody and Hilton are directly connected via an enclosed walkway, while the Rosen Centre is directly across from the south concourse. Other hotels are within a short walking distance of the OCCC. While most of the auxiliary functions will be held in rooms A-H in the south concourse, some will be located in adjoining hotels.
A critical element of the success of the General Assembly is prayer. Daily prayer will be taking place on the third level of the OCCC in the S310 section. Anyone interested in seeking the Lord’s guidance over the events and proceedings of the 73rd General Assembly is invited to participate.
To learn more about the General Assembly or to register for housing, visit the Church of God Web site and click on the GA2010 graphic.