Please forgive me for the length of time it took me to post about this event! The Ceribas Festivals (Festival of Hope) was an event that was organized and put on by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. It was held at the Riga Arena. The arena is a huge place, but it wasn't big enough to hold all of the people trying to get in! At the festival there was a lot of music including and 800 voice Latvian choir, a Latvian gospel choir, a number Latvian Christian musicians, a guitarist (who looked like a cowboy... must have been American), a couple that travel with the Graham Association, and Michael W. Smith (my personal favorite). There were a few speakers, most notable being Mr. Franklin Graham. This was a 3 day event, with the attendance growing each night, and they began broadcasting it on TV after the first night as well. Overall it was an unforgettable experience. The message of Jesus Christ as the Savior of all was shared with thousands of people. Pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to work in the hearts of those that heard the message at the festival, and that they would connect with other's for fellowship and encouragement.
Franklin Graham and the Latvian translator. Notice all the people in white behind the stage? That is the 800 voice choir!
Michael W. Smith praising God with thousands in Latvia.
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