Tonight’s Encounter Crusade is still on for Legion Stadium.
Services begin nightly at 6:30 p.m.
The Encounter Crusade is sponsored by the Columbus Baptist Association, in partnership with Every Nation Education, Whiteville High Fellowship of Christian Athletes and churches from across Columbus and Bladen Counties. Services run tonight through Wednesday (Oct. 7).
Admission is free and services will be held at Legion Stadium in Whiteville.
Planners were concerned the rainy forecast might drive events inside, but based on the latest forecasts opted to keep the service at Legion.
Matthew Ward will speak tonight through Tuesday. On Wednesday, which Youth Emphasis Night, American Idol Star Jordan McCullough will lead worship. Former 1% gang member and death row inmate Brian Lacroy will give his testimony and Glenn Walters will be preaching.
Also on Wednesday, the first 400 students will get free pizza beginning at 5:30 p.m. There will be giveaways of iPods, and iPad, and Visa gift cards Wednesday during the service.
A baptismal service is also set for Wednesday.
