Franklin Graham's message is translated into Japanese as he preaches the Gospel Sat. night in Sapporo.
Dozens of children responded to an interactive Gospel presentation Saturday just prior to the Hokkaido Festival of Hope in Sapporo, Japan. The children's event kicked off the second night of the Festival.
A man counsels a boy who came forward after he was invited to ask Jesus into his life at Saturday's children's event.
A boy who came forward after Franklin Graham's Gospel message prayed with a counselor from the Japanese Gospel group that performed at the Festival of Hope.
During the Festival, the story of Jesus Christ was read and shown on video. Japanese artists performed in between the readings and video clips.
One musician brought her guitar along to sing worship songs as the story of Jesus Christ was told.
A man who came forward in response to the Gospel message received one-on-one follow-up and discipleship materials.
A group of women danced in unison to a praise song.
Linnette Pilar is part of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers, a powerful, high-energy Gospel group that proved to be an audience favorite.
The Japanese often try to hide emotion, but Saturday, some people in the audience just couldn't hold back their joy as the Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers led passionate worship.
The Tommy Coomes Band sang a song called "My Hope" in both English and Japanese. Many applauded after hearing the song in their own language.
One woman counseled a handful of girls who wanted to know more about Jesus.
Two women find a spot in front of the stage to talk more about what the Gospel means. The young woman on the right filled out a card to show her response and to receive follow-up.
