Evangelist Franklin Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) – alongside more than 450 local churches – proclaimed the Gospel message of God’s love in Cúcuta, Columbia, on Easter weekend. A total of 116,500 attended the Festival de Esperanza (Festival of Hope), including a special event for children.

“Jesus was crucified, died, and buried—but He didn’t stay in that grave. The tomb is empty! He’s alive! He’s risen,” said Graham. “And He offers us salvation and eternal life in heaven if we will repent of our sins and put our faith in Him.”

Graham then launched Decision America Northeast Tour on May 19. The seven-city tour began in Portland, Maine, and ended in Syracuse, N.Y. Graham delivered a message of hope and popular Grammy-nominated music artist Crowder performed at each stop.