Connect09

Northwest Reality

David

In the last weeks of May the northwest of NSW was captivated by a number of evangelistic events.

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) supported the combined churches of Moree, Gunnedah and Tamworth who developed a number of outreach events with the regional theme of “Reality”. Over 12000 people attended the events and heard the gospel, with over 400 people making decisions to follow Christ.

If you lived in Moree, Gunnedah or Tamworth you would have found a number free events that you could attend. The smaller events included school concerts with bands and speakers, men’s breakfasts with extreme adventurers and racing car drivers and women’s meetings with guest speakers. 

The main Reality events however had Will Graham as the headline speaker who is the grandson of the famous evangelist Billy Graham. These main events were held all through the northwest which included youth nights, adult events and family events each with a number of performers and entertainers. Lights, sound and fun where all additions to the main focus of the Reality of Jesus.

1200 Marks Magazine Gospels, which were produced as part of Connect09, were handed out. Of these, 900 were handed out at youth events.

With the events now gone the real work begins as churches follow up over 400 people. Reality is just as a tool for the advancement of the gospel in the northwest. Many people are happy with the connections made with schools and others who have no connection with the church. All glory should be given to God for the success of the events and the relationships made.

by David Buster

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