PHOTOS: Will Graham Invites Wiregrass Area to Truly Know Christ

By   •   May 6, 2017

Will Graham shared the hope of Christ during the Wiregrass Area Celebration on Friday night. Approximately 130 local churches partnered with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association for the event, which continues Saturday and Sunday.
Man raising hands in prayer
About 2,300 people attended the Celebration on Friday night, and 100 indicated they made decisions for Christ.
Little girl with head bowed and woman standing over her
“The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.” —Psalm 145:18
Man and boy at Celebration
Sharing a moment at the Wiregrass Area Celebration.
Aaron Shust started off the first night of the three-day event with a time of worship.
People from all over the Wiregrass area turned out for the opening night of Will Graham's Celebration. An estimated 2,300 people from all over the Wiregrass region filled the Dothan Civic Center on Friday. The Wiregrass area encompasses parts of southwestern Georgia, southeastern Alabama and the Florida panhandle.
Listening intently.
“I’m here to tell you that God sees you and God knows what you're are going through,” Will Graham shared with the crowd on Friday.
Welcoming a member into the family of God.
A counselor explains what it means to follow Christ in terms that a child can understand.
God's Word declares in 1 Thessalonians 5:11, "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing."
Colton Dixon singing
Colton Dixon led the crowd in energetic worship after Will Graham's Gospel message.
Teenage boy and girl
Quite a few young people chose to spend their Friday night listening to contemporary Christian music and a powerful message of hope.
The love, hope, music and fun continues Saturday and Sunday. Will you pray for all those who made decisions during the first night of the Celebration?