(Burkina Faso, West Africa)—Evangelist Andrew Palau joins 800 churches for a Christmas outreach, the first major gathering in the nation since the civil uprising last month in Burkina Faso.
Just weeks after a period of widespread political unrest due to the Burkinabe uprising, tens of thousands of people gathered in the heart of Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou for Love Burkina Faso, a collaborative effort between international evangelist Andrew Palau and hundreds of Christian churches to foster hope in the African nation.
Events took place throughout the city December 15-21, and included 28 outreaches for business and government leaders, women, students, and prisoners.
By the time the festival was over, more than 14,522 decisions for Christ were reported. Some 6,838 of those decisions were recorded during the two-day festival, with an additional 7,684 reported through the 28 other outreach events during the week. Each decision maker, as well as thousands more, received a free copy of the Gospel of John, provided by ministry partner Bibles for the World.
“This really is a great victory and one that will remain a special legacy,” Luis Palau Association Director of Festivals Tim Innes said. “For Burkina Faso, the best days are ahead. It’s been an honor for us to serve with the leaders in this season.”
“Thank you for allowing this festival to take place… it was amazing and we hope the Palau team will consider Burkina Faso again in the future,” Pastor Jules Campore, who served as Palau’s interpreter throughout the week, commented.
The campaign also included the participation of dozens of volunteers from around the world who served in various outreach events throughout the week leading up to the festival. They led outreaches in prisons and schools, and helped distribute eyeglasses in clinics throughout Ouagadougou.
The week prior to the festival also included dinners for both women and business leaders, both of which were nearly filled to capacity. A clear Gospel message was presented at every opportunity.
Ref: http://loveworldplusnews.org/over-35000-attend-christian-festival-in-africas-burkina-faso/
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