Billy Graham’s Year–end Crusade Helps Thousands Respond to the Call of Jesus

Los Angeles, California, USA – With over 80,000 people gathering in the Pasadena Rose Bowl on November 21 for the concluding night of the Greater Los Angeles Billy Graham Crusade, the four–day event witnessed thousands responding to the call of Jesus.

The crusade, that took place from November 18 to 21, is most likely the last U.S. West Coast crusade to be led by renowned evangelist Billy Graham. It saw a total attendance figure of about 312,500.

The crowd on Sunday nearly filed the 92,000–seat stadium – the largest U.S. venue ever booked for a Graham crusade, the Associated Press reported on Sunday.

Sunday's program, which began with a performance by Christian rock group Jars of Clay, included a prayer from Willie Jordan, who attended every night of Graham's 1949 Los Angeles revival, and a testimony by Michael Reagan, the eldest son of the late Ronald Reagan.

Michael Reagan helped to introduce Graham with a powerful testimony about his own salvation. During the testimony, Reagan opened up about how knowing Christ had helped him overcome problems as a child and a sometimes distant relationship with his parents.

"As you listen tonight, think of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ standing at the doorway of your life with His arms open wide wanting to give you a hug," Reagan said. "He can rid you of the pain you feel toward someone else, maybe even yourself. He wants to embrace you."