Energy High for First Night of Jacksonville Festival of Hope

By   •   May 30, 2015

Franklin Graham
The Festival of Hope with Franklin Graham kicked off Friday in Jacksonville, Florida, with a message from Franklin Graham on the value of a soul. The Festival continues Saturday and Sunday, and you can watch live at JaxFest.com.
City Harmonic
The City Harmonic brought an infectious energy to the Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville.
woman praying
Many in the arena took time to pray for their city before Franklin Graham addressed the crowd.
Tommy Coomes Band
The Tommy Coomes Band led the crowd in worship, preparing them to hear the Gospel.
Amena Brown
The Gospel presented in spoken word by Amena Brown and her husband, DJ Opdiggy.
Franklin Graham
Franklin Graham preached out of Mark 8:36: "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?"
Dennis and Rick
Dennis Agajanian and Rick Evans had the crowd clapping and stomping their feet to country hymns.
young counselor
Counselors, including many youth, are trained to explain the Gospel and follow up with each person who responds.
women hugging
Local counselors have the opportunity to bond with people in their own community who decide to live their lives for Christ.
Slavic students
A group of students from Slavic Missionary Bible School in Jacksonville. Some, using their Russian language skills, served as counselors at the event.
Invitation
Dozens responded to the Good News and came forward to talk to a counselor one on one.
Two teens
A young man telling someone around his age about Jesus Christ.
Girl counseled
Never too young to hear about Jesus.
Couple taking video
Documenting the night as Tenth Avenue North takes the stage.
Mike Donehey
Mike Donehey of Tenth Avenue North, along with his four bandmates, ended the night on a high note, with many in the crowd looking forward to returning the next night for more.
Boy on shoulders
Getting a better view.
Tenth Avenue North
Tenth Avenue North drew hundreds of people to the floor of the arena to celebrate new lives committed to Christ earlier in the night. Watch the Festival Saturday and Sunday at JaxFest.com.