The Festival de la Esperanza (Festival of Hope) kicked off on May 1 in Barcelona, on a beautiful hill called Montjuïc.
On opening night of the Festival, held at former Olympic venue Palau Sant Jordi, the stadium was packed to capacity. Some people had to listen to the message near the doors outside.
Franklin Graham addresses the crowd at the Barcelona Festival de la Esperanza (Festival of Hope) in May, 2015.
A talented, high-energy choir of more than 400 Catalonians led the stadium in powerful worship.
The choir director was extremely animated and passionate, skillfully leading the massive group of singers.
Lucy Vidaur (left) invited her friend Eloisa to the Festival. Both were filled with joy when Eloisa accepted Jesus into her life.
Josh Havens from The Afters delighted the crowd as he jumped off the stage and spent an entire song weaving through the stands.
High-energy band Psalm 150 gave a rousing performance that had people talking after the night was over.
Franklin Graham prays with Festival leaders before preaching the Gospel in Barcelona.
Franklin Graham shared about the night he accepted Christ, at age 22. “That night, God forgave Franklin Graham,” he told the crowd as an interpreter shared the message in Spanish. “I’m a sinner. I’ve been forgiven. And God will never judge me for my sins because Jesus paid my debt for me. And He paid yours.”
A sea of people filled the front of the stadium floor after Franklin Graham gave an invitation to accept Christ.
A trained counselor prays with someone who came forward during the invitation to accept Christ. They talked for a long time and parted with a big hug.
John and Annie Barbour of the Tommy Coomes Band sang worship music before Franklin Graham preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Praying along with Franklin Graham after the invitation to accept Christ.
Spanish singer Marcos Vidal performed after the Gospel message.
John Sarria (right) prays with his friend Carlos after Franklin Graham’s invitation to accept Christ.
Dennis Agajanian's fingers were flying as he played and sang about Jesus.
This section of the stadium came prepared. Their message spells out "Jesus is Hope."
