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Over 9,000 people receive the gospel at Franklin Graham ‘God Loves You’ tour stop

by Neeparanya Guha Christian Living , Daily Faith , U.S.

Evangelist Franklin Graham preached the gospel to more than 9,000 people at the “God Loves You” tour stop at Fair Hill Fairgrounds in Elkton, Maryland. Even amidst cloudy weather and rain, over 9,000 people attended the event. Musical performances were delivered by the Newsboys, Dennis Agajanian and Marcos Witt. The tour started on April 29 in La Plata, Maryland, and also made a stop at Timonium. The event will also take place in Virginia and North Carolina and will end on May 7, in Edenton, North Carolina. Nearly 700 churches have collaborated with Graham for the tour.

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Over 9,000 people heard the gospel preached to them during evangelist Franklin Graham’s “God Loves You” tour stop in Maryland on Tuesday. The event took place at Fair Hill Fairgrounds in Elkton. More than 9,000 people came out to hear the Good News, even as rain and cloudy weather rolled in, CBN News reports. “I shared a message from the Word of God,” Graham, president, and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), tweeted. “There’s a lot of bad news today, but the Good News is that God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to earth on a rescue mission to save us from our sins so that we can be forgiven & spend eternity with Him. Newsboys, Marcos Witt and Dennis Agajanian delevered musical performances. The tour kicked off on April 29 in La Plata, MD. The tour also made a stop in Timonium, MD, and will make stops in Virginia and North Carolina. The tour comes to an end on May 7 in Edenton, North Carolina, “We are coming to remind people there is Good News! God loves us, and He sent His Son Jesus Christ to earth to save us from our sins,” Graham told CBN News in a statement last week. Close to 700 churches have partnered with Graham for the event. “People need to hear the Good News of God’s love for them. Southern Maryland, a fast-growing region, is no exception. Social and economic issues, cultural and political divides, and existential questions seem to be weighing heavy on hearts at this hour. The ‘God Loves You’ tour could not come at a better moment in time,” Waldorf, Maryland-based The Church @ St. Charles senior pastor Fred Caudle said.

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God Loves You Tour Coming To Elkton

by Greg Barton | May 1, 2023 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

ELKTON, MD – Franklin Graham’s God Loves You Tidewater Tour is in Maryland to give the lost an opportunity to know Jesus and encourage believers in their faith. The free event feature s a message of hope from Franklin Graham and music by Newsboys and Marcos Witt. The tour will be held at Fair Hill Fairgrounds at 4640 Telegraph Road in Elkton this evening at 6:30 p.m. Bring your chairs and blankets to attend. Since 2017, Franklin Graham has held evangelistic outreach tours in 63 cities across 24 states. Most importantly, the tours have helped over 27,000 people decide to follow Jesus Christ. For more information, go to GodLovesYouTour.com .

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 3, 2023 — Franklin Graham is sharing a message of God’s love in six cities across Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina this spring, and the opening night of the tour is kicking off in La Plata, Maryland. Dozens of churches from metro Washington, D.C., to the Southern Potomac River region, to Northern Virginia are working with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to bring the evening of music and hope to Charles County. MORE…

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Franklin Graham Brings 'God Loves You' Event to Virginia as Tidewater Tour Nears End

Evangelist Franklin Graham is on the final leg of his " God Loves You " Tidewater tour, ministering from Maryland to North Carolina.

As CBN News has reported, he has been sharing the gospel this spring in a regional outreach focused on six East Coast cities, kicking off in La Plata, Maryland on April 29. 

What a beautiful evening as we kicked off the God Loves You Tidewater Tour in La Plata, MD, tonight! Thousands came out for an incredible time of music and worship and I shared a simple message from the Word of God—that God loves you and sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to earth to… pic.twitter.com/gEtkwlVezY — Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) April 30, 2023

Since 1989, Graham has been walking faithfully in the footsteps of his trailblazing father, Billy Graham, preaching the good news around the world. 

Over those three decades, Graham has proclaimed the good news in all 50 states and more than 50 countries. In recent years, he launched Decision America , speaking in state capitols and calling on people to pray and engage civically.

This time around he's been staying close to home. Working alongside local pastors, churches, and volunteers, the God Loves You Tour boldly shares the name of Jesus to simply encourage people with the news that God loves them and sent his son Jesus to earth to pay the penalty for sin. 

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The tour offers free, family-friendly events with music from the Newsboys and messages from Graham.

Earlier this week, CBN News reported more than 9,000 people attended Graham's event at Fair Hill Fairgrounds in Elkton, despite storm clouds and rain, to hear an encouraging faith-filled message. 

Even though it was cold tonight in beautiful Elkton, MD, over 9,000 people came out to the Fair Hill Fairgrounds for the God Loves You Tidewater Tour! What a great evening! The crowd loved the incredible music by @Newsboys , @MarcosWitt & @DennisAgajanian —& I shared a message from… pic.twitter.com/bdqFu8Gq6g — Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) May 3, 2023

With the Tidewater tour well underway, this weekend it's on to Virginia and then North Carolina for the final event.

His next stop is Portsmouth, VA, on Saturday, May 6, at 6:30PM EDT at the Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion. Click here for more information.

He'll wrap up the Tidewater outreach in Edenton, NC on Sunday, May 7, at 4:00PM EDT at the American Legion Post 40 Fairgrounds.

Tonight we were in Salisbury, MD, for the 4th stop on the God Loves You Tidewater Tour! I shared that sin has infected the entire human race like a cancer of the soul. And the Bible tells us that “the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our… pic.twitter.com/Ov9g70bJS3 — Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) May 5, 2023

Next month, he will be preaching in Seoul, Korea, on June 3—the 50th anniversary of his father's historic Crusade in Seoul that was attended by more than 1 million people in a day. Then he'll be preaching in London, England in August; in Essen, Germany in October; and in Rome, Italy in November. 

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9,000 Brave Bad Weather to Seek Jesus During Latest Stop on Franklin Graham's 'God Loves You' Tour

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Thousands of people endured the cold and rain in Maryland on Tuesday to worship God and hear the Gospel message during evangelist Franklin Graham's "God Loves You" tour.

More than 9,000 people attended the event at Fair Hill Fairgrounds in Elkton, despite storm clouds and rain, to hear an encouraging faith-filled message. 

It’s cloudy, but the rain has stopped here in Elkton, MD, for the God Loves You Tidewater Tour at the Fair Hill Fairgrounds—and it’s great to see lots of people coming in! There’s still time to make it if you’re in the area! pic.twitter.com/WYKtWNKM9w — Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) May 2, 2023

"I shared a message from the Word of God," Graham posted to Twitter. "There's a lot of bad news today, but the Good News is that God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to earth on a rescue mission to save us from our sins so that we can be forgiven & spend eternity with Him."

Even though it was cold tonight in beautiful Elkton, MD, over 9,000 people came out to the Fair Hill Fairgrounds for the God Loves You Tidewater Tour! What a great evening! The crowd loved the incredible music by @Newsboys , @MarcosWitt & @DennisAgajanian —& I shared a message from… pic.twitter.com/bdqFu8Gq6g — Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) May 3, 2023

The joy was evident as people enjoyed worship performances by the Newsboys, Marcos Witt, and Dennis Agajanian.

The tour kicked off in La Plata, MD on April 29 and will continue to make stops in Virginia before ending in Edenton, North Carolina on May 7.

The purpose of the six-city tour is to allow attendees the opportunity to find eternal life through Jesus Christ.

"We are coming to remind people there is Good News! God loves us, and He sent His Son Jesus Christ to earth to save us from our sins," Graham, president, and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), told CBN News in a statement last week.

Nearly 700 local churches have partnered with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association for the event.

"People need to hear the Good News of God's love for them. Southern Maryland, a fast-growing region, is no exception. Social and economic issues, cultural and political divides, and existential questions seem to be weighing heavy on hearts at this hour. The 'God Loves You' tour could not come at a better moment in time," said Fred Caudle, senior pastor of The Church @ St. Charles in Waldorf, Maryland.

He adds, "People are searching for life, peace, and truth. The message that God loves you and has demonstrated His love for you on the cross of Jesus Christ offers hope and healing to our broken world."

Graham also made a stop in Timonium, MD.

"I thank God for all those who responded to the invitation to put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ. It's the best decision they will ever make," Graham wrote on Facebook.

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Since 2017, Graham has held evangelistic outreach tours in 63 cities across 24 states and preached the Gospel to more than 440,000 people. 

More than 27,000 people have made a decision to follow Jesus Christ during these tours. 

"This coastal area is a beautiful place with such a rich history, but like every area of our country, there are many people who don't know God. So many are searching and struggling. I simply want them to know that God cares for them and has a plan for their lives," said Graham.

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A message of hope.

In 2024, Franklin Graham is hitting the road again to bring the Good News to the southern United States border. Working alongside local pastors, churches, and volunteers, the God Loves You Frontera Tour will feature live music in English and Spanish and boldly share the Name of Jesus in 10 cities from Texas to California. All 10 stops will include a live Spanish interpretation from the stage.

“I can’t think of another region of the nation that needs hope more than this one. Everyone along the border is overwhelmed—churches, law enforcement, residents, as well as the people coming into our country. I’m coming to the border to tell everyone about God’s Son, Jesus Christ, and how He can make a difference in our lives. ”

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