Day Two: Grande Prairie Responds to the Message of the Cross

by BGEA   •  
Over two days, Nov. 8-9, more than 9,000 people came to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ in Grande Prairie, Alberta.
More than 1,300 people attended a special event for children and families called KidzFest on Saturday morning. Children who decided to follow Christ received kid-friendly booklets to help them grow in their faith. "As I was walking around, I actually started getting really emotional seeing all these kids just coming to Jesus, and they were all just so happy," said Lauren Farrow, who helped lead the children’s outreach.
More than 1,300 people attended a special event for children and families called KidzFest on Saturday morning. Children who decided to follow Christ received kid-friendly booklets to help them grow in their faith. “As I was walking around, I actually started getting really emotional seeing all these kids just coming to Jesus, and they were all just so happy,” said Lauren Farrow, who helped lead the children’s outreach.
Canadian band The Color led children in worship during KidzFest, which also included a special video Gospel presentation, games, and face painting.
Canadian band, The Color, led children in worship during KidzFest, which also included a special video Gospel presentation, games, and face painting.
Before the outreach Saturday evening, Will Graham gathered with staff and local leaders to pray for those who would hear the Good News—that their hearts would be open and ready to respond to Jesus Christ.
Before the outreach Saturday evening, Will Graham gathered with staff and local leaders to pray for those who would hear the Good News—that their hearts would be open and ready to respond to Jesus Christ.
Rend Collective brought rousing praise and worship to the stage, all pointing to our loving heavenly Father.
Rend Collective brought rousing praise and worship to the stage, all pointing to our loving heavenly Father.
The Afters sang with a crowd of thousands to light up Bonnetts Energy Centre in praise to God.
The Afters sang with a crowd of thousands to light up Bonnetts Energy Centre in praise to God.
The Grande Prairie Look Up Celebration began the day after what would have been Billy Graham’s 106th birthday. Will Graham has followed in his grandfather’s footsteps, preaching many times in Canada.
The Grande Prairie Look Up Celebration began the day after what would have been Billy Graham’s 106th birthday. Will Graham has followed in his grandfather’s footsteps, preaching many times in Canada.
Will shared a message about the cross of Jesus Christ, and the two men who were crucified next to Him. “Tonight I want to talk to you about one of the most recognizable symbols in the world—the cross.”
Will shared a message about the cross of Jesus Christ, and the two men who were crucified next to Him. “Tonight I want to talk to you about one of the most recognizable symbols in the world—the cross.”
“Jesus is very much alive today. Did He die on the cross? Yes! But the Bible says that three days later He rose again. That changes everything! My friends, the Man in the middle changes everything, and He can change your life tonight,” Will proclaimed.
“Jesus is very much alive today. Did He die on the cross? Yes! But the Bible says that three days later He rose again. That changes everything! My friends, the Man in the middle changes everything, and He can change your life tonight,” Will proclaimed.
More than 350 people came forward to follow Christ over the course of the Grande Prairie Look Up Celebration.
More than 350 people came forward to follow Christ over the course of the Grande Prairie Look Up Celebration.
Team members pray with a man who walked forward at Will Graham's Gospel invitation. Those who responded received a free Bible and will be connected with a local church where they can grow in their new faith.
Team members pray with a man who walked forward at Will Graham’s Gospel invitation. Those who responded received a free Bible and will be connected with a local church where they can grow in their new faith.
God poured out His love across the Peace Country of Alberta this weekend.
God poured out His love across the Peace Country of Alberta this weekend.
“These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full” (John 15:11).
“These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full” (John 15:11).
Will you pray for everyone in the Grande Prairie region who decided to begin their journey with Christ? Pray for strength and spiritual growth in the days ahead.
Will you pray for everyone in the Grande Prairie region who decided to begin their journey with Christ? Pray for strength and spiritual growth in the days ahead.
All glory be to God.
All glory be to God.