Greater Hermiston CityFest
Sharing hope in hermiston, oregon and beyond…
Held in the farming town of Hermiston, Oregon, the Palau team helped proclaim the name of Jesus through Greater Hermiston CityFest. This campaign reached far beyond, bringing individuals and families from throughout Umatilla and Marrow counties to take part in the many evangelistic outreaches, culminating with a free festival at Butte Park on August 28, 2021.
Several gatherings were held in and around the region in the lead-up to the festival. They included Fiesta Latina (an event geared towards Spanish speakers), an evangelistic luncheon for civic and business leaders, and a gathering for women led by Wendy Palau.
Greater Hermiston Cityfest featured award-winning artists Danny Gokey, We Are Messengers, George Moss, and Marisol Park.
“After living through the last 18 months of division and hardship in our community, it was so good to see our community of churches bring our cities together to share love and hope,” shared Chris Hankel, Pastor of New Hope Community Church, “For us as churches it was an investment into our community. It was well worth the many months of planning.”
God moved powerfully through this campaign, reaching more than 6,200 people with the Good News.
“This whole experience has been really, really awesome. Awesome that, first of all, 63 churches came together to begin to plan years ago and came together in unity,” said Bill Hansell, a member of the Oregon State Senate, “It’s also awesome getting to know the Palau Association… it’s a wonderful group and we are very privileged to have them here. And most importantly, what’s awesome is the message that has been conveyed. [Those] who have made the decision to follow Christ, to trust Him, [they] are on the edge of an exciting adventure.”
In addition to the live musical performances, a special kids’ outreach (in partnership with Kids Blitz), as well as an action sports demonstration (in partnership with The Stunt Dudes), set the stage for multiple presentations of the Gospel throughout the day.
greater hermiston CityFest Quick Stats
Over 60 churches partnering together
302 people indicating a decision for Christ
More than 6,200 people reached
from moment to movement…
“I was overwhelmed by the positive spirit of love and sense of community we saw happen over and over again during the course of festival week… I believe our region was and will be impacted for years and years because of the joint effort between the local faith community and the Luis Palau Association,” stated Mary Corp, CityFest co-chair and local community/business leader.
While local leaders continue in the efforts in Hermiston, the Palau Association continue to support similar campaigns in cities across the globe.