The revival that erupted at Asbury University on February 8 and flooded the little Kentucky hamlet where the university is located has ended.
Over 50,000 people have gone to Wilmore, Kentucky, which has a population of 6,000, since the revival began following an evening chapel session.
“We had authorities that had to redirect traffic away from Wilmore. Our town’s institutions and our town’s infrastructure is just not in a place to absorb the influx of the blessed guests that we have had,” Asbury University President Kevin Brown said, according to ReligionNews.
The college is currently seeking off-campus locations for continued prayer services. As of Tuesday, these places had not been disclosed.
“This is unprecedented for our university,” Asbury’s Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and University Communications Mark Whitworth said.
“It is obvious that God’s hand is on this; we’ve seen that in just how He’s met our needs spiritually and even logistically,” he said, citing support from police agencies in neighboring towns.
Asbury Jennifer McChord, vice president of enrollment and marketing, stated that the conclusion of the monumental services is not the end of what has begun at Asbury over the past two weeks.
“I believe that this will absolutely grow, and I believe where it will grow from is our college students and our high school-age students. That generation is truly leading this. I believe God has something super special for Generation Z, and I believe he’s moving them into a place to be leaders,” she said.
“Jesus calls us to go out, so now that we have come in and received amazing filling up, it’s truly time to go out and share the Gospel, and carry the light and fire into our local communities, our local homes, our local churches, schools and workplaces,” she said.
On this Sunday, I am so proud to announce that the Asbury revival has spreaded to over 20 different college campus.
This is such a beautiful scene. God is strong and powerful🙏🏼🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/37WdAU2DzG
— Graham Allen (@GrahamAllen_1) February 19, 2023
Tuesday and Wednesday evening services at the college’s Hughes Auditorium will be restricted to those between the ages of 16 and 25. A ceremony commemorating National College Day of Prayer will be place on Thursday, with attendance limited to those under 25. Nonetheless, live feeds of the events will be available for anyone who desire to participate virtually.
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In a statement, Brown said the college was “tremendously thankful for the men and women who have worked so hard and diligently to create space for this special move of God. Hosting such a significant moment comes with a cost — and the goodwill and humility of our community has been inspiring,” according to Fox News.CONTINUE READING…