BGEA’s “Festival of Hope” Evangelism Event in Brussels Attracts Over 14,000 Attendees

BGEA’s “Festival of Hope” Evangelism Event in Brussels Attracts Over 14,000 Attendees

Over 14,000 people gather in Brussels, Belgium, to hear evangelist Rev. Franklin Graham share a Gospel message at a gathering backed by 620 Evangelical churches. Graham — president and CEO of both the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and Samaritan’s Purse — delivered the keynote message at the “Festival of Hope” evangelistic outreach at Brussels’ ING Arena on Saturday night.
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