Evangelist builds toward dream of Festival in China

China (MNN) -- Evangelist Luis Palau has invested years building relationships in China so that one day he can hold an open-air festival with the government's approval. His son Kevin Palau calls it a labor of love. "So far, the answer is a polite 'No, not yet.'" Palau's efforts have gradually led to more opportunities to preach. Right now, their team is getting ready for a March 20 campaign at the Chong Yi church in Hangzhou, a church that seats over 5,000 people. The potential is huge. "They're hoping to use some screens and overflow outdoors and have 20,000 people listening to the Good News. Dad would share it just like he would at a festival anywhere, with an open opportunity to respond to the Gospel." Pray for open doors. "Pray that as Dad keeps building relationships with government officials, he would have the chance to keep challenging them for greater freedom and to allow God's people to worship and especially evangelize." Full story: http://www.MNNonline.org/article/13883