British Youth Come to Christ During Will Graham's 'Rock Thurrock' U. K. Event

UCN:  Preaching on the second of three consecutive nights just east of London, Will Graham, grandson of Billy Graham and son of Franklin Graham, shared a message that over 20 percent of a nearly-packed Thurrock Civic Hall responded to, making decisions for Christ.

The Gospel still resonates on both sides of the pond.

One week after hundreds made decisions for Christ at Rock the River in Winnipeg and less than a month after hundreds more accepted Christ as their Savior in Denver and Milwaukee, Rock Thurrock is having the same life-changing effect on London.

A nearly packed house at Thurrock Civic Hall saw the Holy Spirit move in a mighty way as over 20 percent of the mostly-youth audience gave their life to Christ on Saturday night after a message from Will Graham, grandson of Billy Graham and son of Franklin Graham.

"If all these young people would show up at church tomorrow, we'd have revival instead of riots," said Lillian, who counseled two unchurched 12-year-old girls.

Last month, riots spontaneously erupted, starting in north London and quickly expanding to major cities all over England. The youth unemployment rate is hovering at 20 percent in London and young people are searching for hope.

Another woman, Vera, who accepted Christ in 1989 at a Billy Graham telecast event in Thurrock, also volunteered as a counselor and works with nine 10-year-old children as a teacher's aide. She said she was blessed to see several of her former students at Rock Thurrock on Saturday.

Three bands performed at Rock Thurrock, LZ7, Empire Nation and Beautiful Remnant-- they will also play at Sunday night's final event, which begins at 5 p.m. locally.

Friday night also saw a near-capacity audience as Will Graham preached and the Gathering Band brought worship music to a family-friendly event that also saw many people of all ages come to Christ.