CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 17, 2020 – The Billy Graham Library grounds will be made available to the public starting on Monday, April 20, with limited access to the property for those who wish to visit the outdoor memorial prayer garden for prayer and reflection.
With “Stay At Home” orders still in effect in both Mecklenburg County and the state of North Carolina, precautionary measures are being implemented to assure social distancing standards are maintained. Visitors will be limited to 20 on property at a time. Added hand sanitizer stations and increased cleaning of benches and surfaces will be in place. A full list of preventative measures can be found at: www.BillyGrahamLibrary.org. People interested in visiting are encouraged to adhere to CDC guidelines for being in public places and are discouraged from visiting if they have symptoms consistent with the COVID-19 virus.
“During this time of crisis, having hope provides a positive outlook toward what’s ahead. That hope can be found in a relationship with Jesus Christ,” said Scott Holmquist, executive director of the Billy Graham Library. “The memorial prayer garden gives guests a place to come to pray, take a short walk and find respite from the uncertainty amid this global pandemic. We continue to pray for those affected by the coronavirus here in our community and around the world.”
Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (RRT) chaplains will be available to listen to and pray with those who visit. Chaplains serving at the Billy Graham Library are subject to health guidelines including having had their temperatures screened and wearing face masks. The RRT has recently deployed chaplains alongside the Samaritan’s Purse Emergency Field Hospitals in New York City and Italy, as well as to areas affected by Easter Sunday tornadoes across the South.
“During this time with the coronavirus, fear is gripping the hearts of people around the world,” said Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. “We need to share the ‘reason for the hope that is in you’ (1 Peter 3:15). Jesus Christ is our hope, our anchor, our comfort, and our peace. Let’s share His love with as many people as we can, making every day count.”
All indoor facilities within the Billy Graham Library remain closed at this time, including The Journey of Faith tour, Graham Brothers Dairy Bar, Ruth’s Attic bookstore, and Graham family homeplace. Announcements about reopening these facilities will be made at a later date.
The Billy Graham Library remains committed to proclaiming the message of God’s love and will reopen its indoor facilities as soon as possible.
For additional information on the Billy Graham Library, including updates and announcements, visit www.BillyGrahamLibrary.org.
About The Billy Graham Library
The Billy Graham Library opened in 2007 and has since had more than 1.5 million visitors from around the world. Admission to the Library and The Journey of Faith is free. For more information on the Library and upcoming events, or to schedule a group tour, please visit www.BillyGrahamLibrary.org. You can also stay connected with the Billy Graham Library on these social media sites: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; and on the Library blog.
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