Billy Graham - How It All Began
By Dr. Mark Denison
He is the most recognized evangelical leader of the past century. He appeared on the list of the most admired Americans a record 55 years. He preached to 2.2 billion people, with 3.2 million registered decisions for Christ resulting from his crusades and evangelical efforts. His name is William Franklin Graham, Jr. Nearing his 97th birthday, he has just released his final book, Where I Am: Heaven, Eternity, and Our Life Beyond.
Franklin Graham will hold one-day evangelistic prayer events across Oregon and Washington to proclaim the Gospel and pray for our nation, our communities, and the lost. These seven events will take place in arenas across the two-state area over a period of two weeks. Mark these events on your calendar and pray each night!
Medford, Oregon (August 1)
Bend, Oregon (August 3)
Portland, Oregon (August 5)
Tri-Cities Washington (August 7)
Spokane, Washington (August 9)
Tacoma, Washington (August 12)
Monroe, Washington (August 13)
Graham addressed followers of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association with a letter, including these words:
“I’ll return to the West Coast in August and resume heading northward, this time through Oregon and Washington on the Decision America Pacific Northwest Tour. I will preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in seven cities, ending up not far from the Canadian border. Godless secularism has become deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. Two out of three residents of Oregon and Washington say they don’t live by the authority of God’s Word. Pray for me as I prepare to preach, and pray that many hearts will be opened to God’s truth. If you live in the Pacific Northwest region, I hope you will join me in one of the cities and bring others with you. If you live elsewhere but have friends in Oregon or Washington, be sure they know about this tour.”