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More Than 68,000 Brazilians Gathered To Listen To The Gospel Brought By Franklin Graham

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A crowd of more than 68,000 Brazilians gathered at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro to listen to the Gospel of Jesus. The historical event was brought about by evangelist Franklin Graham and his team of 4,000 local churches.

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Since COVID restrictions started to loosen, Christians are on the double in telling God’s goodness and love. And Franklin Graham is not an exception. He and his team have been traveling around the globe, hosting evangelistic events and seeing people coming to Christ.

Last month, Graham toured the UK to spread hope in Jesus. And last Saturday, Graham and his team continued to do what they were called to in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Franklin Graham in Brazil

According to the evangelist, the eventful night was brought together by 4,000 local churches. “4,000+ churches have been a part of preparing for this event for many months,” Graham shared. “And some told us they had been praying for years.”

More than 68,000 Brazilians

And God answered their prayers as almost 70,000 came together to worship God despite the heavy rain. And thousands responded to the call of accepting Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. The partnered churches are now busy following up the new Christians.

Brazil is for Jesus

Vinicius Vargas, one of the pastors who collaborated, expressed his gratefulness for the opportunity. “This is a great opportunity for us to continue to help each person know more about the love of Jesus Christ. We are determined to move forward,” he continued. “To reach more people, care for those in our communities, and introduce Jesus Christ to everyone around us.”

Graham also met with Brazil’s Governor Claudio Castro to receive the leader’s support for the event. And Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro also sent his message of approval and blessing to the team. Graham shared, “I appreciate that these leaders stand with the biblical definition of marriage & against abortion in Brazil.”

Next month, Graham will continue with their “God Loves You Tour” in the UK on July 16 in London.

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700 People Committed Their Lives To Jesus At Franklin Graham’s ‘God Loves You Tour’

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At least 700 people have committed their lives to Jesus during Franklin Graham’s ‘God Loves You Tour’ in the United Kingdom.

700 people in Christ

Over the last month, the evangelist has toured across the country to share the hope and love in Jesus. He and his team have traveled to Liverpool, Newport, and Sheffield.

According to the Global News Alliance, the conferences have gathered over 11,000 people. And glory be to God, 700 chose to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

Graham, president of the Samaritan’s Purse (a Christian charity organization), has partnered with 2,000 churches in the UK to make the event a success.

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) ‘s UK Director, Robert Chilvers, feels grateful for the overwhelming support the local churches have given them. Today, they train church leaders and pastors to provide follow-ups for those they have evangelized.

He said, “We’ve been training people in the local churches to lead small groups, we call discovery groups, to which inquiries are referred. It’s encouraging to hear that many churches are establishing these groups especially to care for those who are making a response to the Gospel.”

God Loves You Tour

The evangelistic tour was previously pushed back by LGBT complaints. Activists and protesters from the LGBT community referred to Graham as a “hate preacher.” They rejected the evangelist’s promotional ads posted on the buses throughout the city.

But, BGEA responded to the CBN News that the ads were only asking people if they were “looking for something more.” They shared, “There is nothing offensive in these advertisements. The objection is to Rev. Franklin Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association based on our Christian beliefs. Unfortunately, this opposition is familiar and predictable.”

Indeed, when God does something magnificent to an area or a nation, the enemy will try to oppose it with its schemes. But, God is victorious. Along with His victory are the 700 souls renewed in Christ Jesus.

The God Loves You Tour will continue on July 16 at Excel, London.

Reference: FaithWire

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Samaritan’s Purse Helps Reunite Ukrainian Refugees To Families In Canada

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The Christian organization, Samaritan’s Purse, has helped reunite Ukrainian refugees with their loved ones in Canada. They airlifted 28 Ukrainians on Sunday on its DC-8 aircraft.

Ukrainian refugees

Franklin Graham, head of the Samaritan’s Purse, posted the group’s joyful news on its Twitter account. He shared that they have been delivering tons of food to the devastated country. But, on Sunday, they were on a “special mission.”

“We are bringing 28 Ukrainian refugees from Poland to Canada,” he said. He noted that all rescued persons had loved ones in their new place.

“There are children of all ages, grandmothers, mothers – one of them is even eight months pregnant. God bless them,” he added. “They have been through so much and had to leave behind everything except what they could carry.”

The mother-to-be, Natalia, expressed her gratefulness to the charity organization. She said that the flight was God’s miracle and answer to her prayers.

“We are all in a similar situation,” she shared. “Every person on this plane has been praying for a fresh start, a new life. And then Samaritan’s Purse told us they would help. It is God showing us his love. This is God’s mercy flight.”

Natalia could not contain her happiness that her baby would be born in a “safe country.”

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The Christian Post reported that Samaritan’s Purse had delivered 330 tons of relief supplies, including their Emergency Field Hospital,  on 13 airlift missions. Along with the field hospital was a team of doctors and nurses who had treated 8,700 patients.

They stated, “In all, we have helped more than 338,000 people by distributing critical relief items such as blankets, hygiene kits, and solar lights. We are also installing community water filtration systems in areas where water sources have been disrupted or contaminated by the conflict.”

Today, Graham encouraged everyone to continue praying for Ukraine. He said, “We need to continue to pray for the people of Ukraine and do everything we can to help them.”

Reference: The Christian Post

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Franklin Graham Delivers Easter Message To Ukrainian War Victims

by Rhoda Gayle
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Franklin Graham will be returning to Ukraine to deliver an Easter Sunday message to Ukrainian war victims.

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Evangelist and missionary Franklin Graham announced on his social media account that he will be returning to the war-stricken country to deliver a special Easter message. That message will be the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

“I will be sharing a message the whole world needs to hear: Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, conquered sin and death 2,000 years ago when He rose victoriously from the grave,” Graham said. “This Good News changes everything—for individual hearts, for communities, and for entire nations.”

Photo Courtesy: Samaritan’s Purse

Easter Message

His preaching will be aired on Fox News on April 17 at 12 Noon Eastern Time.

“My deepest gratitude to my father Billy Graham’s friend, Mr. Rupert Murdoch, who is providing the television air time for this,” Graham wrote. “I hope you’ll mark your calendar and plan to watch as we celebrate the reason for our hope – JESUS IS ALIVE! Remember to pray for the people of Ukraine.”

This special event will also feature an 80-member Ukrainian choir ensemble and two Ukrainians who will be leading prayers.

Pray for Ukraine

Last month, Franklin has travelled to Ukraine to launch relief efforts through his ministries, Samaritan’s Purse, and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. They have been providing Ukrainian war victims with their medical needs, food, and other necessities since March.

Prior to his return to the country, Franklin is asking all Christians to pray for revival for the Ukrainians.

“Pray that God will open hearts to the Gospel and that He will draw many to salvation in Jesus Christ.”

And also, pray for this war to end.

“Let’s keep asking the Lord to intervene and bring an end to the conflict in Ukraine,” Graham stressed.

Read also: UKRAINIAN SEMINARY DEAN AMONG THE CIVILIANS KILLED BY RUSSIAN TROOPS 

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Reference: Christian Headlines 

 

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Franklin Graham Sends A Letter To Putin And Zelensky Requesting For A Ceasefire During Holy Week

by Rhoda Gayle
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Franklin Graham sends a letter to Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky requesting a ceasefire during the Holy Week.

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Rev Franklin Graham said in an interview that he wrote to both presidents asking them for a week of the ceasefire. This is for the celebration of the Holy Week from April 10 through April 24. Although he didn’t expect a response from the Ukrainian and Russian presidents, he thought that this request is needed.

“If they can stop fighting for a week or 10 days, maybe they can stop fighting for two weeks,” Franklin Graham said. “If they stop for two weeks maybe they can stop for a month, if they stop for a month, maybe they can stop for good. You’ve got to start somewhere.”

Photo Courtesy: Instagram | franklin_graham

Ceasefire

Franklin wanted to do something to ignite peace, no matter small and seemingly irrelevant his letter is. He also recently visited Ukraine to check on the war victims. His humanitarian relief organization, the Samaritan’s Purse, is providing aid to refugees and other war victims.

Samaritan’s Purse has set up emergency field hospitals and clinics in the war zone. One of which is located in an underground parking garage in Lviv. The other medical clinics are located at a train station, at a bus station, and in Chernivtsi in southwest Ukraine.

“We have orthopedic doctors, general surgeons, and all the supplies so we want to be closer to where the injured are,” said Graham.

Read also:  NBA’S BISMACK BIYOMBO DONATES ENTIRE ANNUAL SALARY TO BUILD HOSPITAL IN HIS NATIVE COUNTRY 

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Reference: Christian Today 

 

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Franklin Graham Asks For Prayers After Clarence Thomas Was Admitted To The Hospital

by Rhoda Gayle
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Franklin Graham is asking for prayers after Clarence Thomas was admitted to the hospital for flu-like symptoms.

Clarence Thomas

The 73-year-old Supreme Court justice member was hospitalized on March 18 due to flu-like symptoms. Doctors from Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington D.C. diagnosed him with an infection. He was tested negative for coronavirus and is currently undergoing treatments.

On March 20, the Supreme Court said that they are expecting his release in a few days. According to the press release, Justice Thomas will still participate in the discussion of the cases where he wasn’t able to attend.

“He underwent tests, was diagnosed with an infection, and is being treated with intravenous antibiotics,” the press release said. “His symptoms are abating, he is resting comfortably, and he expects to be released from the hospital in a day or two. Justice Thomas will participate in the consideration and discussion of any cases for which he is not present on the basis of the briefs, transcripts, and audio of the oral arguments.”

Photo courtesy: Twitter | Jack Posobiec

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Well-known evangelist Franklin Graham posted on Twitter asking his followers for prayers for Thomas’ healing.

“Join me in praying for a quick recovery for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who was hospitalized on Friday with an infection,” Graham tweeted.

The president and co-founder of pro-life group Live Action, Lila Rose, also asked for prayer for Justice’s healing.

“Please pray for Justice Thomas,” Rose tweeted.

The second oldest member of the court is considered a legal hero to conservatives. His vote would be critical in an upcoming Mississippi abortion case. The ruling is expected by July.

Read also: 2ND GRADER RECEIVES PUNISHMENT FOR SHARING JESUS WITH CLASSMATES 

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Reference: Christian Headlines 

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Franklin Graham Reveals Growing Up In A Christian Home Didn’t Make Him A Christian

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Franklin Graham followed in his late father’s footsteps, Rev. Billy Graham, in responding to God’s call to be an evangelist. But during a recent podcast interview, Franklin revealed that having a popular evangelist as a father didn’t make him a Christian. He encouraged the listeners with his testimony of how he finally turned to Christ.

Franklin Graham

In an interview with Charlotte Pence Bond in her podcast channel, “Doubting It”, the president of Samaritan’s Purse admitted he had his shares of struggles in faith. “I grew up in a Christian family,” he said.

“My parents lived what they taught. We went to church, went to Sunday school. We had devotions in our home in the morning [and in the evening]. Just because I grew up in a Christian home, it didn’t make me a Christian.”

Franklin struggled to submit to God. He said, “I just didn’t want God running my life. I wanted to run my own life. I wanted to have fun.” He noted that he only went to church because he was expected to.

“As I got older in my teenage years, I was more interested in pleasing myself. I just turned my back on God and tried to serve myself.”

God is only one prayer away

But in the long-run, he found out that the more he tried to please himself, the more empty he became. He knew God was the only One who could give him pure satisfaction.

“One night, I just got on my knees and I said, ‘God, I’ve sinned against you and I’m sorry'”, he recalled. He asked God to take the pieces of his life and use it for His glory.

“I still make plenty of mistakes, but when I prayed that prayer it was sincere.”

That moment of sincere encounter with God began Franklin’s journey and relationship with his Heavenly Father.

He added, “I would encourage young people … start every day in the word of God. Prayer allows us to go right into the presence of the King of kings, the Lord of Lords … we can go straight to God.”

Reference: Christian Post

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Franklin Graham Reports 1.7 Million People Indicated They Made A Decision For Christ

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Although COVID-19 has put people in a lot of distress this year, Franklin Graham told Christian Post that the Gospel has advanced powerfully. Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has seen many indicate they have accepted Christ just this year.

1.7 Million Made A Decision For Christ

Evangelist Franklin Graham reported that through BGEA’s online ministries, 1.7 million people have indicated that they have made decisions for Christ so far this year.

In comparison with the previous year, there has been an increase in people turning to Christ. In 2019, Graham shared that 1.3 million they made a decision for Christ.

He stated, “I try to shy away from the questions on numbers. God’s the one who gives the increase. It’s not Franklin Graham and it’s not the institution.”

The worldwide crisis has cancelled almost all of Graham’s evangelistic events but they remained faithful in pursuing their goal. They found new ways to reach out and amazingly, more people have responded.

Franklin Graham

“I think there’s nothing normal about 2020. We’ve never gone through a pandemic in my lifetime. The world has never been locked down before,” Graham said. “It’s God who touches people’s hearts and opens up people’s eyes. The pandemic hasn’t stopped it. If anything, it’s advanced it.”

He added, “The people’s hearts have been softened a little bit. People who have not listened before are listening now. For evangelism, it may be one of the better years we’ve had.”

“I think they’re willing to listen to the Gospel. People are scared and afraid. When you give them the hope we have in Jesus Christ, they’re eager to accept that. When the world turns upside down is when they’re eager to listen.”

Church attendance may have dropped, but the evangelism numbers have increased. Christians that don’t value their faith may leave, but those who sincerely love God will endure.

“Bible-teaching churches have generally done very well and are full. The pews may not be full, but more people are watching online than those [who usually] attend the church,” he shared.

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Franklin Graham Calls For Prayer March 2020: “Our Only Hope For This Country Is God”

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Franklin Graham has called for everyone to join the Prayer March 2020 in Washington D.C. on September 26. With all that has happened in America, he believes that “our only hope for this country is God.”

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The President of the Christian disaster relief organization, Samaritan’s Purse, announced the upcoming event through his Twitter. He implored churches and leaders to support the Prayer March 2020. “I’m announcing today that on Sept. 26, I’m going to be in our nation’s capital to pray,” he wrote. “[And] I hope thousands of families, pastors, & churches will join me! Our nation is in trouble, & we need God’s help. Make plans now to come for #PrayerMarch2020.”

According to the event’s website, the march will start at noon and end at 2 in the afternoon. They will walk from Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol Building, covering 1.8 miles in distance.

America has been through troubling times since the death of George Floyd. His death sparked riots and chaos all over the country. In addition, the country has recorded more than 5 million cases of COVID-19.

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Graham said in a video message, “America is in trouble. It’s in distress. But we do have hope, and that hope is in Almighty God. And we need to pray now more than ever — more than we have ever done in our lives. Our communities are hurting. Our people are divided. And there’s fear and uncertainty all around us.”

He continued, “So let’s join together into the most important thing. And that is to pray.”

Answer to the invitation

Pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas, Jack Graham, responded to Franklin’s invitation. He replied in his Twitter, “I just spoke with Franklin and assured him I will be there. I want to invite every Pastor and church in the SBC and all others who can to join us. Can you imagine thousands of believers praying together for our broken nation? Let’s do it!”

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Samaritan’s Purse Gives Aid To Lebanon After Catastrophic Explosion

by Christa
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The Christian disaster relief organization, Samaritan’s Purse, sent out their response team to Beirut. They aim to provide aid for the citizens following the massive explosion on Tuesday.

Beirut explosion

At the time this article was written, authorities have reported almost 160 dead and dozens remain missing as search and rescue continue. Additionally, more than 6,000 are injured. And thousands of families are displaced from their homes.

Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse, shared his sentiment on Facebook. “Yesterday’s massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, was heard and felt nearly 150 miles away in Cyprus,” he said.

“The explosion was just a few hundred yards from the Karantina Alliance Church,” he continued. Graham noted that his dear friend Sami Dagher founded and pastored the church for decades. “I talked with Sami, and the church, its Bible school, and its offices have a lot of damage.”

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He added, “The country and the people are devastated. Samaritan’s Purse will be helping the church and as many as we can in the community. Would you join me in praying for Sami and the Karantina Alliance Church today? Please also pray for the families who lost loved ones and those who have been most impacted by this horrible incident.”

Samaritan’s Purse

Samaritan’s Purse airlifted the relief supplies. They landed safely on August 8. Together with the 26 tons of cargo was their 15-member response team. The organization is working with its longtime local church partner for the distribution of relief goods. They are still evaluating how they can best serve the hurting.

Samaritan's Purse

Photo | Samaritan’s Purse

“It’s just devastating. It’s completely unfathomable. We’ve never had anything like this before even in the civil war [1975-1990] in Lebanon,” said their Beirut church partner.

Moreover, they asked for prayers as they work to serve the people of Lebanon. “He asked that we pray for the Light of Christ to shine through his church members as they assist and for wisdom for those who are leading the effort on the ground.”

Reference: Christian Headlines

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