Christian Festival Association Launches "Hope Lives Initiative"

 Today the Christian Festival Association (CFA), the leading association of Christian Festivals in North America, announced the launch of their “Hope Lives” initiative.

As a part of the initiative, all of the festivals represented by the association have together adopted the theme “Hope Lives” for their ministries in 2020 and committed afresh to sharing messages of hope and encouragement to their communities throughout this challenging time.

“The CFA stands together as a beacon of hope and a place for families and friends to gather throughout the summer season,” said CFA Executive Director Julie Klinger. “During this time in our country we desire to unify together more now than ever before under this theme that ‘Hope Lives’.”

John 1:5 says, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” This verse is the inspiration for the message of Hope Lives. As we all continue through these uncertain times, the CFA wants to remind everyone that no matter how difficult these days are, Jesus remains our living hope. When this virus is behind us we look forward to reuniting and celebrating together, knowing that no matter what challenges we face, we overcome through Christ.

“Hope Lives!” said Rob Roozeboom, founder and director of RiseFest, one of the CFA Festivals participating in the campaign. “RiseFest loves these two words put together, why, because Hope has a name. Peace has a name. Healing has a name. Restoring has a name.

 Overcoming has a name. And that name is Jesus! We’ve challenged our community to write Hope Lives with chalk on their sidewalks and driveways, and to put signs of Hope Lives in their windows.

 We want to plaster our community with Hope Lives! Because eventually we will reunite, celebrate and have overcome!”-gospelmusic.org.
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