![]() We will pray that these programs will reach even one that need to hear the Word.”įor local and national TV listings of “The Cross,” click here. “That is what we continue to do for My Hope. ![]() “My father impressed that the way to spell evangelism was P-R-A-Y,” Gigi said. Even then when just one man came forward at the invitation, it was all for the glory of God. Gigi is an inspirational speaker and author of several books, including A Quiet Knowing/Devotional (W Publishing, 2001), Currents of the Heart (Multnomah Publishers, 1996) and Passing It On (Word Publishing, 1993). Gigi shared that in her father’s early days of preaching, he was once filling in for renowned pastor Torrey Johnson at an event where the leaders were not confident in the young Graham’s substitution. Born in 1945, Virginia 'Gigi' Graham is the eldest child of Billy and Ruth Graham. In a room that was full of mostly Christians, six people indicated decisions to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. There were people standing in the doorway to catch a glimpse of this important message.Īnd when they realized even that wasn’t enough, a second room up the stairs from the first – staged with cupcakes and punch for guests to enjoy after the screening – turned into a secondary viewing space.Īt the end of the presentation, Gigi Graham’s husband, and My Hope regional coordinator, Jim Wilson gave an invitation for those in attendance. The meeting room set up for the viewing of My Hope America’s first program installment entitled “Defining Moments” quickly filled to capacity. Graham’s late wife, Ruth Bell Graham, sits inside the center, which she helped raise funds to build. Invitations were distributed to local merchants so they could invite their customers to a birthday celebration for Billy Graham at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. “Daddy always said it’s worth it even if just one will commit their lives. “A large majority of the business owners in Black Mountain are Christian,” Gigi said. Montreat Community Church, where Gigi Graham and her family are members, spearheaded an effort to bring My Hope America to Mr. So when the announcement was made that Billy Graham would be presenting a new message, the local community took notice. For residents of Montreat, longtime home of Billy Graham, this small suburb is more than their neighbor it’s a place where they claim as their own. Nestled in the Blue Ridge range of the Appalachian Mountains is the quiet town of Black Mountain, N.C.
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