The Georgia Dome; Atlanta Georgia; a 42,000 seat capacity, sold out arena! Passion 2012 a movement, a unique gathering for the college generation. Every fall new rushes of faces are scene among new colleges across the United States of America. Passion 2012 gives the college students a moment to engage in being a small part in the big story of the message of Jesus. There was four filled days of community groups, live music, as well as renowned speakers. Musicians included David Crowder Band, Lecrae, Chris Tomlin, Hillsong United and Matt Redman, while John Piper, Beth Moore and Louie Giglio spoke to the sold out crowd.
This year’s Christian Conference focused on students collecting new towels and socks for Atlanta’s homeless. Not only collecting for the homeless but students prayed in a vigil candle light service for the freeing of enslaves not only in Atlanta, but around the world. "There's 27 million slaves in the world today, that's men women and children forced to work," said Bryson Vogeltanz with Passion 2012. The goal of raising a million dollars was quickly exceeded by the student’s contribution and hit over 3 million before the conference had ended. College students, ones who can barely afford gas on a regular basis, was far scene this past week, students even wrote messages of hope and prayers to those still involved in sex trafficking. The most amazing feeling to see read and continue to hear about the students who flew to Atlanta to give through the hands and feet of Jesus. It is the most humbling experience, leaving volunteers with a heavy heart as they walked away from the conference. Louie Giglio closed out the conference with a profound statement, “You don’t have to wait to participate fully in the plans and purposes of God. It’s now that God can use you.” (Hensch) When God shows up, he is in the house and everyone experiences a small piece. Spread the word, Passion 2013 will return to the Atlanta Georgia Dome! Pick up your 2013 tickets before it sells out!
Hensch, Passion 2012 Closes with Spiritual Call to Arms for College Youths., Jan 5, 2012 Retrieved on Jan 6, 2012 from http://www.christianpost.com/news/passion-2012-closes-with-call-to-arms-for-college-youths-66525/
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