New York, June 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The streets of Times Square were filled with the powerful harmonies of Amazing Grace on Saturday, June 8, as thousands at the event and those already in the area joined a flash mob choir—becoming a prominent highlight of the ‘Jesus Week’ evangelistic event in New York City. This extraordinary performance, led by global evangelist Nick Hall, is set to be a key part of an upcoming Anthem of Grace broadcast for Pulse Evangelism, an organization leading a worldwide effort to make Jesus known.
Building on the success of the initial Anthem of Grace broadcast, which impacted tens of millions worldwide on Good Friday, the gathered crowd brought together individuals to celebrate the hope of the Gospel. In addition to the choir, 19 members of Pulse Evangelism’s young evangelist training program, Pulse 100, shared the Gospel in the streets of New York alongside Hall. So far, 51 Gospel responses have been recorded.
“We were blown away by the impact of the initial Anthem of Grace broadcast, and seeing thousands join together in Times Square was an incredible testament to the power of unity,” said Hall. “My prayer is that this performance of Amazing Grace will continue to spread the hope of the Gospel far and wide.”
The entire event was filmed for a future broadcast as part of the Anthem of Grace campaign. A film crew captured key moments, including Nick Hall leading the crowd in singing Amazing Grace from the stage, spontaneous choirs forming, and individual testimonies of faith. In several cases, bystanders were moved to sing Amazing Grace, and their heartfelt renditions will be featured in the upcoming broadcast.
Launched by Dimas Salaberrios, Mick Richards and David Beidel, Jesus Week is an evangelistic movement that has mobilized churches to reach millions throughout the Northeast. The weekend’s event in Times Square featured a lineup of inspiring speakers and artists, including author David Beidel, worship leader Freddy Washington, and hip-hop artist KB, who performed for an enthusiastic audience. Running from 2PM to 8PM ET, the event drew thousands of participants and onlookers creating an atmosphere of celebration and worship in the heart of New York City.
“The energy in Times Square during the flash mob was so moving,” added Pastor and film producer Dimas Salaberrios, one of the event's featured speakers. “It was a powerful demonstration of faith and community, and I believe it touched many lives. Being part of such a transformative event was something I’ll never forget.”
The entire program was free and open to the public, with local churches and worship teams joining the flash mob choir. The intersection of 43rd Street and 7th Avenue became a hub of joy and praise, as the powerful performance of Amazing Grace resonated through Times Square.
For more information about Jesus Week and the Anthem of Grace campaign, please visit JesusWeekMovement.org and AnthemofGrace.com.
For media inquiries and interview requests, please contact Kaci at kaci@seesparkgo.com or (678) 895-4488.
Secondary contact: John Brandon, Marketing Director at Pulse Evangelism, john.brandon@pulse.org or (218) 731-4201.
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About Pulse Evangelism
Founder and President Nick Hall started Pulse Evangelism in 2006. Since then, Pulse has seen over 330 million people reached by the Gospel and over two million people have responded to Jesus through their initiatives. Pulse is an evangelism movement on mission to empower the Church and Make Jesus Known. Since Pulse’s founding, they have linked arms with hundreds of ministries and churches around the world to fuel evangelistic movements. Whether hosting a big outreach event, providing the evangelistic voice at another organization’s event or training evangelists on American college campuses, the common goal of everything they do is to share the hope of Jesus. Learn more at www.pulse.org.
About Nick Hall
Nick Hall is on earth to tell people about Jesus. He started a grassroots movement as a college student and has spent the last 20 years traveling the world to meet people where they are and tell them that they matter. As a student at North Dakota State University, Nick’s life was changed when he wrote a paper titled “Pulse” for his English class, hoping to combat the depression, substance abuse, and suicide that was impacting his friends and their campus. That paper unleashed one of the largest student-led efforts in American history, launching a nonprofit that exists today. Through Pulse events, Nick has shared a message of hope with over 330 million people around the globe. Everywhere Nick goes, he talks to people about faith and the deeper issues of life, because he knows what it feels like to make mistakes, experience heartbreak, and be alone. One of the goals of Nick’s life is to come alongside students who desire to impact their high school or college campus because that’s where this all began. Nick lives in Minneapolis with his wife Tiffany and three children.
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John Brandon Pulse Evangelism 218-731-4201 john.brandon@pulse.org
