Billy Graham’s son Franklin is hoping to have an evangelistic crusade in Craigavon in 2007. An inter-denominational group called ACTION (Announcing Christ’s Teaching in our Neighbourhood) are behind the initiative.

“Since handing out over 3000 Jesus videos in the area a few years ago, we have been praying and thinking much about what to do next. We decided to talk to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to explore the possibility of having a crusade in the Craigavon area,” said Henry Holloway from Queen Street Methodist Church in Lurgan.

“The initial reaction was positive and a few weeks ago, we had a visit from Texas Reardon, the Interim Vice-President of Crusades for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Representatives from over thirty local churches heard Texas outline the format of the crusade which would be led by Billy Graham’s son, Franklin.”

Plans are still at a very early stage with decisions still to be made about dates and a venue.

“We’re really excited about the possibility of Franklin Graham coming and the impact that it will have on the Craigavon area not forgetting the rest of Northern Ireland,” concludes Henry.