On Sunday night, April 26, the final night of the Ohio Valley Will Graham Celebration took place. In this photo, taken after Will preached the Gospel and invited people to accept Christ, a counselor looked a young woman in the eyes, wanting her to know God loves her.
This man decided to video chat a friend to show her what was taking place at the Owensboro Convention Center.
Sunday night, Will was awarded the honorary title of Kentucky Admiral by State Rep. Suzanne Miles. He was previously named a Kentucky Colonel while in Paducah for the Four Rivers Will Graham Celebration in 2007.
Each person who responds to the invitation receives a packet that explains the Gospel. Counselors also gather the person's information so they can get connected with a local church.
A sign language interpreter goes through the Gospel message with two women.
Will Graham communicates the word "applause" in sign language after noticing deaf attendees who walked forward during the invitation.
Many young people came forward each night.
Preaching out of Matthew 27, Will Graham said the criminal Barabbas in the Bible was released from authorities when a crowd decided Jesus should be crucified instead. Unlike Barabbas, who didn’t argue about being set free, some find it difficult to accept God's mercy. Sunday, however, many swarmed to the front to receive that mercy.
Aaron Shust gives a thumbs up to the crowd before starting his first song.
Even as the post-concert with Aaron Shust began, people were still praying for one another.
Living a life with Christ might mean giving up certain things, Will Graham said, "but you'll have a lot more fun with Jesus."
It was a beautiful sight to see youth deep in worship.
Taking in Will Graham's words as he explains what each new believer gained Sunday night by making a decision to follow Christ.
People sang praises to God at the top of their lungs.
Many people came forward in pairs or groups.
Some came hand in hand as Will Graham gave the invitation to receive Christ.
Will Graham said he's fallen in love with the people of Owensboro and wants to bring his family back.
Worship leaders from across the Ohio Valley gave a spirited performance Sunday.
