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In Pictures: Day 1 of the Greater Tokyo Franklin Graham Celebration
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November 20, 2015
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In Pictures: Day 1 of the Greater Tokyo Franklin Graham Celebration
The Greater Tokyo Celebration of Love kicked off with Franklin Graham sharing the Gospel message. "Where are you tonight? Are you broken in spirit? Are you spiritually empty?" he asked the crowd.
The people of Japan are generally reserved, but Friday night, hundreds raised their arms and clapped along.
Michael W. Smith brought a spirit of worship.
"Agnus Dei," complete with Japanese translation, brought the house to their feet at the Budokan.
Enjoying the counseling session, shortly after Franklin Graham led hundreds in a prayer of salvation.
Some documented special moments from the Celebration of Love on their phones.
Feeling the Holy Spirit move in Tokyo.
Taking a moment after responding to the Gospel message to pray to Almighty God.
Hillsong Worship came from Australia to lead worship both Friday and Saturday night.
In such a polite culture, many Japanese choose to wear masks so not to spread germs. At Friday's event, nothing could mask the real joy inside the hearts of those who came to know Christ.
A decision counselor prays with a man who walked forward after Franklin Graham's message
"Jesus said, 'I will never leave you or forsake you,'" Franklin Graham said Friday night. Using the Bible story of the Prodigal Son, he urged those listening to stop running from God.
The Greater Tokyo Celebration of Love brought together people from all walks of life. With infant in tow, this woman sang praises to God.
Less than 1 percent of Japan's residents are Christians, but many believers were inside the Budokan on Friday for the Celebration.
Dennis Agajanian guitar picked his way to a crowd-pleasing number on Friday.
The Tommy Coomes Band prepared the crowd for Franklin Graham's message, singing "My Hope" partly in Japanese.
Sharing what it means to be a follower of Christ.
Moved at the Celebration of Love with Franklin Graham.
Praising Jesus for a weekend of worship and revival in Tokyo.
Saluki=, a Japanese rock duo, brought an upbeat style to begin the night.
Before the Celebration of Love, a flash mob was used to promote the event throughout the Greater Tokyo region, where 37 million people reside.