WHO:
Evangelist Franklin Graham is bringing a message of hope to Allentown on the opening night of the God Loves You Tour 2022. The program will include live performances by Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling Newsboys, five-time Latin Grammy-winner Marcos Witt, and award-winning musician Dennis Agajanian. The event is free, family-friendly, and all are welcome. In addition to serving as president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Franklin Graham leads Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization with work in more than 170 countries and territories, including war-torn Ukraine and Puerto Rico, which was just devastated by Hurricane Fiona.
WHAT:
The 1,000-mile God Loves You Tour 2022 is an outreach of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), and it is visiting six cities across five states this fall. During each event, Franklin Graham will remind people that God cares for them and has a purpose for their lives. More than 200 churches in the Allentown area are working with BGEA because they say the life-changing message of the Bible needs to be shared in their community. Over the past seven years, more than half a million people have attended Graham’s tours across all 50 states.
WHEN:
Saturday, Sept. 24
Franklin Graham’s media availability is at 6:15 p.m. and the live music starts at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Allentown Fairgrounds
302 North 17th Street
Allentown, PA 18104
WHY:
Randy Landis, founding and senior pastor of Life Church in Allentown, said, “Despite a global pandemic, economic challenges, and a war overseas, we believe the future continues to be bright because of the hope that’s only found in Jesus Christ.” Jon Schwartz, executive pastor of Life Church, continued saying, “We can’t wait to see hope rise in the hearts of Allentownians and surrounding community members through the God Loves You Tour, Franklin Graham, Newsboys, and Marcos Witt.”
MEDIA:
Media are invited to cover the God Loves You Tour 2022. Contact Mark Barber at (828) 386-5803 or mebarber@bgea.org with any questions. To interview Franklin Graham on Saturday, check in with Mark Barber on-site by 6:00 p.m.
PHOTOS AND B-ROLL:
Media.BillyGraham.org/God-Loves-You-Tour-US/
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