Have you looked around lately at our world? You put all of your trust in it and the world fails you again and again!
Well, it's time for you to change! There is someone who you can have faith in, someone who will never disappoint you; who will never leave or forsake you; someone who will bring you joy, peace, hope and love along with a life with meaning and purpose. His name is Jesus Christ!
He loves you so very much and He wants a relationship with you as the Lord, Master and Savior of your life. Everyone has to choose between the world and Jesus Christ! Watch this video through the eyes and ears of your heart? If you do, I am sure the Holy Spirit will lead you to say "Give Me Jesus". Where you will spend eternity will be decided by your answer, and I pray it will be to choose Jesus Christ! Remember, Jesus loved you so much that He went and died on the cross to pay the debt of your sins so that you may have the gift of salvation through Him!
Statement by Billy Graham on the Passing of George Beverly Shea
His contribution to my ministry cannot be measured in human terms.
Statement by Billy Graham on the Passing of George Beverly Shea
George Beverly Shea was one of my closest friends for nearly 70 years, and has been one of the dearest friends my wife, Ruth, and I have ever had. He was one of the first members of our evangelistic team. Beginning in Chicago, we traveled the world together, with our close friend and comrade Cliff Barrows.
I’ve been listening to Bev Shea sing for more than 70 years, and I would still rather hear him sing than anyone else I know.
Bev was one of the most humble and greatest Christians I have ever known. He has set an example and has been a role model of what a Christian ought to be. His contribution to my ministry cannot be measured in human terms. He is the fourth member of our original team to be called to heaven – along with Grady Wilson, George Wilson and Billie Barrows.
Since our organization is like a family, we are all going to miss Bev as one of the spiritual leaders of our Association. I have lost one of the best friends I have ever had, but he and I look forward to seeing each other in heaven relatively soon.
Bev has a wonderful family who dearly loved him, and my heart goes out to all of them. I am praying that God’s grace and strength will be more than sufficient for Karlene, his two children – Ron and Elaine – and grandchildren.
l to r - Cliff Barrows, Percy Crawford and Billy Graham 1947.
Clifford Burton Barrows (born April 6, 1923 in Ceres, California) is the longtime music and program director for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. He has been a part of the Graham organization since 1949. Barrows is best known as the host of Graham's weekly Hour of Decision radio program, and the song leader and choir director for the crusade meetings.
Barrows was ordained as a Baptist minister in 1944, and served as an assistant pastor at Temple Baptist Church in St. Paul, Minnesota through 1945. Barrows joined Graham at a rally in Asheville, North Carolina that year, and he remained with Graham.
George Beverly Shea (February 1, 1909 – April 16, 2013) was a Canadian-born American gospel singer and hymn composer. Shea was often described as "America's beloved Gospel singer" and was considered "the first international singing 'star' of the gospel world," as a consequence of his solos at Billy Graham Crusades and his exposure on radio, records, and television. Because of the attendance at Graham's Crusades, Shea has sung live before more people than anyone in history.[
