PHOTOS: Friday night youth event in Baker Lake

by Ron Nickel   •  
Will Graham shared the Gospel during his two-day Baker Lake Celebration of Hope. The free two-day evangelistic event also featured music by Aaron Shust.
Will Graham shared the Gospel during his two-day Baker Lake Celebration of Hope. The free two-day evangelistic event also featured music by Aaron Shust.
Baker Lake is near the geographic center of Canada.
Baker Lake is near the geographic center of Canada.
On Friday, Will Graham held a presentation specifically for the area's youth.
On October 25, Will Graham held a presentation specifically for the area’s youth.
Psalm 95:1-2 declares, "Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into His presence with thanksgiving. Let us make a joyful noise to Him with songs of praise!"
Psalm 95:1-2 declares, “Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into His presence with thanksgiving. Let us make a joyful noise to Him with songs of praise!”
Join us in praising God for all the youth who were interested in learning more about God and the love Jesus has for them. More than 100 youth made decisions for Christ on Friday.
Join us in praising God for all the youth who were interested in learning more about God and the love Jesus has for them. More than 100 youth made decisions for Christ on October 25.
During a stop at Tim Hortons, Will Graham and his team stopped to pray with two residents of Baker Lake.
During a stop at Tim Hortons, Will Graham and his team stopped to pray with two residents of Baker Lake.
Excitement was high for these youngsters ahead of Friday's event, which was just for them with music and an encouraging message of God's love.
Excitement was high for these youngsters ahead of the October 26 event, which was just for them with music and an encouraging message of God’s love.
Friday's special preview included some yummy doughnuts.
October 25th’s special preview included some yummy doughnuts.
Bundled up is the only way to travel through the Arctic temperatures.
Bundled up is the only way to travel through the Arctic temperatures.
Will Graham has spent quite a bit of October in Canada. Earlier this month, he shared the Good News of Jesus Christ in Ontario's Quinte region.
Will Graham has spent quite a bit of October in Canada. Earlier in October, he shared the Good News of Jesus Christ in Ontario’s Quinte region.
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope," God's Word says in Romans 15:13.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope,” God’s Word says in Romans 15:13.
The Gospel presentation was captivating for many youth who attended Friday's sneak preview.
The Gospel presentation was captivating for many youth who attended October 25th’s sneak preview.
The Color, a Canadian-based Christian group, will be performing during the Saturday and Sunday Celebrations with Will Graham.
The Color, a Canadian-based Christian group, will be performing during the Saturday and Sunday Celebrations with Will Graham.
Prayer is at the heart of this event. Local churches have been praying ahead of the two-day Celebration.
Prayer is at the heart of this event. Local churches have been praying ahead of the two-day Celebration.
Many Inuit call Baker Lake home and work in the nearby mines. The heartbreaking suicide rate is a concern in this isolated community, and many are praying for Jesus to transform hearts and minds this weekend they way only He can. Would you join in that prayer?
Many Inuit call Baker Lake home and work in the nearby mines. The heartbreaking suicide rate is a concern in this isolated community, and many are praying for Jesus to transform hearts and minds the way only He can. Would you join in that prayer?
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life," the Bible states in John 3:16.
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life,” the Bible states in John 3:16.
Please join us in praying ahead of the Saturday and Sunday Celebrations in Baker Lake. Please pray that hearts would be softened to hear Jesus calling.
Please join us in praying for those who attended the Celebrations in Baker Lake. Please pray that hearts would be softened to hear Jesus calling.