Families Celebrate Easter at Billy Graham Library’s ‘Hosanna’ Event

By TJ Petrino   •   April 11, 2017

Mother, father and child making a craft
Many families enjoyed spending time together Saturday at the Billy Graham Library's Easter event. Hosanna: An Easter Celebration included crafts, music and a program focused on the Biblical meaning of Easter.
Toddler petting a goat
Children got to pet and pose with baby farm animals.
A crowd of people sitting at tables at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association headquarters
Families gathered at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, which was cheerfully decorated for Easter and spring.
girls posing
One mission-minded mother said she brings her daughters to the Billy Graham Library again and again to go through The Journey of Faith tour. "I don't know if one of my girls might be the next Ruth Bell Graham."
Man on stage in front of crowd
Ted Loring provided entertainment for Saturday's event.
People waiting in line for the Hosanna Celebration
Hosanna: An Easter Celebration was sold out, with more than 230 people attending.
A baby with a black and white baby goat
A precious little one with sweet baby goats.
Smiling girl holding a baby lamb
Families took time to see the animals, browse the Ruth's Attic Bookstore, grab lunch at the Dairy Bar and explore The Journey of Faith tour.
Man and woman with arms raised
Both children and adults got into the Easter celebration.
Eight children pose with a baby lamb
The baby farm animals were a big hit.
Mother, father and child building a resurrection garden
Children made a resurrection garden, and families received a Holy Week devotional to complete together.