WHAT:
After months of planning and preparation, the Gulf Coast Celebration of Hope will take place March 21-22 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. The free outreach will feature music by well-known Christian artists and Gospel-focused messages of hope from evangelist Will Graham.More than 160 churches from across the region are involved with the Gulf Coast Celebration of Hope.
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WHO:
Will Graham is the third generation of Grahams to proclaim the love of Jesus Christ under the banner of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. He has shared the Gospel with more than 1.2 million people in live audiences across six continents since beginning his evangelistic ministry in 2006. Will also serves as Executive Vice President of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, giving leadership to all aspects of the organization that his grandfather founded in 1950.
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WHERE:
Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center
2350 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, MS 39531
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WHEN:
March 21 – 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.)
March 22 – 6 p.m. (Doors open at 5 p.m.)
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SPECIAL GUESTS:
Along with a message from Will Graham, the weekend outreach will feature free concerts by well-known Christian artists, including DOE, Terrian and Charity Gayle.
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SEATING/ADMISSION:
Admission is free. Tickets are not required. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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PRESS OPERATION:
Media credentialing will take place at the press area, which will be located near the stage. Please bring your outlet-assigned press badge to use for verification in credentialing. Special seating for working press will be available. The event press kit can be accessed at billygraham.co/GulfCoastMedia.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Erik Ogren
eogren@bgea.org
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