Edmonton Results
On Aug. 28, about 8,600 young people in Edmonton, and many more
watching online, heard the Good News of salvation in Jesus Christ
on Saturday as the 2010 Rock the River Tour West wrapped up. Over
330 accepted Christ as their personal Savior. To learn more, read
Jesus Reigns in Edmonton and Online.
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When a rainbow appeared over Telus Field this afternoon,
Franklin Graham noted that rainbows are a sign of a new beginning.
"You can have a new beginning today," he continued. "You can be set
free from drug addiction, alcohol addiction and sex addiction. God
wants to rain down his blessing on you. You don't have the power to
change your life. Only Jesus Christ can change your life."
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Calgary Results
On Aug. 21, over 10,000 people attended an all-day concert in
Calgary featuring popular bands Starfield, Downhere, Hawk Nelson,
Flyleaf, and Skillet, as well as rapper LeCrae. Between bands,
Franklin Graham spoke about parables of the prodigal son and the
rich young man, using them as invitations for people to know Jesus
Christ. By the end of the day, 590 people either accepted Christ
for the first time, or rededicated their lives to Him.
Fans began showing up early to hear great music from bands like
Flyleaf, Hawk Nelson, downhere, Skillet, Lecrae and Starfield-and
the most important news of all from Franklin Graham. Video
testimonies from popular bands worked in conjuction with Graham's
message to touch hearts. Christopher said, "We took all of our
kids, and loved every second. Thanks, God, for a wonderful day,
beautiful weather and great people who made this a memory of a
lifetime! Franklin Graham rocked!"
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Fraser Valley Results
On Aug. 7, close to 8,000 people braved steady rain for an
all-day concert in B.C.'s Fraser Valley featuring popular bands
Starfield, Downhere, The Almost and Skillet, and rapper Tedashii.
At strategic intervals between music sets, Franklin Graham shared
the Good News of Jesus Christ in simple, direct messages that
impacted hundreds. By the end of the day, 466 people either
accepted Christ for the first time, or rededicated their lives to
Him.
Brett, a 24-year old from Langley, is just one story. He became
a Christian a year ago, but had a hard time living the Christian
life. So when Franklin Graham issued the invitation, he recommitted
his life to Christ. "Franklin is quite compelling. He kept saying
to come up and I felt drawn." Brett says the Christian life is "a
paradigm shift from my previous life. It was the secular life for
sure. I looked forward to partying every weekend." Now Brett wants
to "get serious" about his walk.
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Fraser Valley Youth Pastor
Youth Pastor Todd Lueck speaks about his experience at the Rock
the River West Tour in B.C.'s Fraser Valley on August 7th 2010.
Although the music has faded and the field is drying at
Millennium Park, the impact from Rock the River West in Fraser
Valley has just begun to ripple through this string of communities
that surround the city of Vancouver.
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