Hundreds Come to Christ in Will Graham Event
By Mark DenisonHundreds of people in Scotland accepted an invitation to accept Christ at a revival event hosted by Billy Graham's grandson, Will Graham, last weekend.
The oldest child of outspoken evangelical figure Franklin Graham spoke at the Central Scotland Celebration of Hope, a three-day crusade hosted by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association at Falkirk Stadium.
At one of four evangelistic services, he told the crowd that Jesus is "different than anyone else in human history."
"Jesus never sinned. He brought people back to life. He healed on the spot. He restored sight to the blind. And He's the only One who died for your sins," Graham said, according to a press release. "Jesus Christ isn't dead. He's alive today, and He wants to come into your life!"
According to the BGEA, a total of 9,533 people attended the celebration with over 700 of those people responding to Graham's invitation to "make a commitment to Christ."
The BGEA also reports that the multi-day event featured a KidzFest, where more than 200 children "said yes to God."
The event also featured musical performances from popular Christian artists such as The Newsboys, Aaron Shust and The Afters.
Local pastor Michael Rollo of Found Church in Falkirk, who played a large role in inviting Graham to speak in Falkirk, expressed joy over the fact that hundreds of people accepted Christ in their lives.
"We believe that people will come to realize that God is alive in Scotland," Rollo said in a statement. "We believe that the churches will be encouraged through all that has happened this weekend. It's just been fantastic."