Day One: The Gospel Transforms Lives in Grande Prairie

by BGEA   •     •  
Nov. 8—Over 4,000 people filled Bonnetts Energy Centre in downtown Grande Prairie for the first night of the Look Up Celebration with Will Graham.
Hundreds of youths in one of Canada's youngest cities were first to their seats on Friday night.
Hundreds of youths in one of Canada’s youngest cities were first to their seats on Friday night.
Christian artist Katy Nichole opened the evening with heartfelt music and a testimony of how she found hope in Jesus during her darkest moments.<img src=
Christian artist Katy Nichole opened the evening with heartfelt music and a testimony of how she found hope in Jesus during her darkest moments.
“There’s a God who has a purpose and a plan for your life,” Katy Nichole told the crowd.
“There’s a God who has a purpose and a plan for your life,” Katy Nichole told the crowd.
The Afters echoed hope-filled, energetic worship throughout the arena.
The Afters echoed hope-filled, energetic worship throughout the arena.
One of the many youths in attendance joined The Afters on stage for a song.
One of the many youths in attendance joined The Afters on stage for a song.
“Make a joyful shout to the LORD” (Psalm 100:1, NKJV).
“Make a joyful shout to the LORD” (Psalm 100:1, NKJV).
The arena filled with those who came for live music and a message of hope in Jesus Christ.
The arena filled with those who came for live music and a message of hope in Jesus Christ.
Will Graham shared the hope of the Gospel from God’s Word, teaching from Matthew 27, where Jesus took the place of Barabbas to die.
Will Graham shared the hope of the Gospel from God’s Word, teaching from Matthew 27, where Jesus took the place of Barabbas to die.
“Jesus loved us so much that He was willing to forgive us of our sin. He paid the price to let you go free,” Will told all who came.
“Jesus loved us so much that He was willing to forgive us of our sin. He paid the price to let you go free,” Will told all who came.
Young people listened intently as Will spoke: “Jesus Christ is alive today, and He wants to come into your life and change your life if you’ll let Him.”
Young people listened intently as Will spoke: “Jesus Christ is alive today, and He wants to come into your life and change your life if you’ll let Him.”
Many people responded to Will Graham’s invitation to come forward and trust Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Many people responded to Will Graham’s invitation to come forward and trust Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
“I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents” (Luke 15:10, NKJV).
“I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents” (Luke 15:10, NKJV).
Every person who put their trust in the Lord will be connected with a local church that will continue to walk with them in their new faith.
Every person who put their trust in the Lord will be connected with a local church that will continue to walk with them in their new faith.
Trained prayer volunteers completed the Christian Life and Witness Course earlier this year. Over 1,200 people took these evangelism classes led by representatives of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada. This training helps Christians deepen their faith and learn to share what they believe with others.
Trained prayer volunteers completed the Christian Life and Witness Course earlier this year. Over 1,200 people took these evangelism classes led by representatives of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada. This training helps Christians deepen their faith and learn to share what they believe with others.
Alberta-born band High Valley closed the evening as we praised God for lives changed for eternity.
Alberta-born band High Valley closed the evening as we praised God for lives changed for eternity.
Please pray for all who decided to follow Christ in repentance and faith, and for those who will hear the Gospel message on night two of the Celebration.
Please pray for all who decided to follow Christ in repentance and faith, and for those who will hear the Gospel message on night two of the Celebration.