PHOTOS: Puerto Ricans Show Passion for God at Festival of Hope

By   •   February 12, 2017

Alex Campos and band member play guitar
Latin GRAMMY award winner Alex Campos led the crowd, including many young people, in energetic worship Saturday night during the Festival de Esperanza (Festival of Hope) with Franklin Graham in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Franklin Graham at podium
Franklin Graham used the story of the Prodigal Son in his message on night two of the Festival de Esperanza.
Young girl in bright colored skirt dancing; huge animated figure
This festive group of clowns, animated characters and ribbon dancers on stilts encouraged children in the crowd to praise God when you’re happy and when you’re sad.
Wideshot of Tommy Coomes Band, Franklin Graham and Galo Vasquez looking out at crowded stadium
The Festival was held in the open air Hiram Bithorn Stadium, where Billy Graham preached in 1967 and again in 1995 at the San Juan Global Mission.
Yashira Guidini singing with hand lifted high
“I have decided to follow Jesus,” Yashira Guidini sang. Thousands in the crowd sang along, many with both arms raised to the open night sky.
Franklin Graham holds certificate and shakes hands with Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rosselló Nevares
Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rosselló Nevares thanked Franklin Graham for bringing spiritual encouragement to the people of his state.
Man raising one hand and hugging young daughter
These two are in the zone with God.
Choir members wearing colorful clothes singing
The choir lifts their voices to Almighty God.
Two women raising hands in worship
Praising God.
Counselor with young girl at invitation call
“Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” —Matthew 19:14
Pastors and others lay hands on Franklin Graham
Laying hands on Franklin Graham before he gives the message.
Alex Campos singing with hand raised
Alex Campos ended the night, singing with passion for the Lord.