Hearts are overwhelmed with joy at the Greater Vancouver Festival of Hope, which runs March 3-5, at the Rogers Arena.
The line into the Rogers Arena spilled down a flight of stairs and wrapped around the corner for the first night of the Greater Vancouver Festival of Hope on Friday.
Friday's audience was filled with young people eager to worship God and share with others.
Franklin Graham looks out into a sea of people to share the Gospel.
Vancouver is known for its diversity, and churches in the city are excited about the potential cultural impact of the 3-day Festival of Hope.
Members of the Festival committee join Franklin Graham in prayer before he takes the stage.
Singer/songwriter Jasmine Tate is hosting the Festival of Hope. Friday, she took a moment to worship with the crowd.
People from all walks of life lifting their hands in surrender to God.
"The only one who's good is God," Franklin Graham said, explaining how we all sin and fall short.
Despite our sin, we can find freedom and forgiveness in Christ. That was the hope of Franklin Graham's message in Vancouver.
It wasn't long before the empty Rogers Arena floor was filled with people walking forward as Franklin Graham gave the invitation to accept Christ.
Will you pray for those who walked forward Friday night during the invitation to accept Christ in Vancouver?
In addition to volunteer counselors, Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains dotted the crowd, ready to help where needed.
Listening as Franklin Graham describes what it's like to have a new life in Christ.
Posing for a selfie after making the greatest decision—a decision for Christ.
Hillsong Young & Free was a crowd favorite along with Phil Wickham.
All smiles while learning more about Jesus.
"Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them." —Hebrews 7:25
Answering questions for a little guy who walked forward.
Having a blast at the Festival of Hope. The event continues Saturday with performances by For King & Country, The Afters and more. Watch the event live at 7 p.m. PST.
