Posted on 11/09/2021 9:52:07 AM PST by SeekAndFind
Noted evangelical leader the Rev. Franklin Graham underwent surgery on Monday at the Mayo Clinic for a heart problem and said the procedure was a success.
In a statement shared with The Christian Post, Samaritan's Purse said:
Franklin Graham successfully underwent a specialized heart surgery today at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. In recent months, Franklin had developed constrictive pericarditis, inflammation, and hardening of the sac around the heart that compresses the heart and prevents it from working properly. The surgery involved removing the pericardium.
His doctors expect a full recovery and assured him that he should be able to return to his normal activity and ministry schedule. Mr. Graham said that he is looking forward to multiple opportunities across the globe in 2022 to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and invite people to put their faith in Him. He is also eager to resume riding his motorcycle by springtime. He and his family appreciate everyone’s prayers.
The 69-year-old president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse posted an update on his Facebook page Tuesday morning.
Graham explained that he had developed constrictive pericarditis, an inflammation and hardening of the sac around the heart, which involves compressing of the heart.
“The surgery involved removing the pericardium, and we thank God that it went well,” wrote Graham. “The team here at Mayo Clinic does such an incredible job — I couldn’t speak more highly of them.”
Graham went on to note that doctors expect the evangelist to make “a full recovery” and will eventually be “able to return to my normal ministry schedule.”
“I look forward to many opportunities around the world in 2022 to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and invite people to put their faith and trust in Him,” he added.
“I’m also looking forward to being able to ride my motorcycle by the time warm weather hits! I appreciate everyone’s prayers.”
The son of the late Rev. Billy Graham has taken up his father’s mantle as a traveling preacher and evangelist.
From Sept. 19 to Oct. 2, Graham launched an eight-city evangelism campaign known as the “God Loves You” tour, which included approximately 56,000 attendees, among whom approximately 5,000 people indicated a decision to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior.
Cities on the recently completed tour included: Flagstaff, Arizona; Joliet, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; Springfield, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Amarillo, Texas; and San Bernardino, California.
“Franklin shared the Good News at each stop, offering the hope of Jesus Christ during a time when many are struggling with the death of loved ones, loss of employment, or fear of what lies ahead,” explained the tour’s website.
“He invited those who don’t know Christ to surrender their lives to Him and discover His lasting peace.”
In addition to Graham speaking at the tour, there were also musical groups involved in the events, including the Newsboys and Marcos Witt.
"Times change, culture changes, but people's need for a relationship with God through His Son, Jesus Christ, doesn't change," Graham said last month.
"With all the bad news around us day in and day out, people need hope. I want people along Route 66 — and the rest of this nation — to know that God loves them."
I watched some of the 2nd link and it does appear he’s saying Jesus is optional but I’ve seen him many times on tv and he’s never said that. So....I can’t say that YT was not edited as it really goes against the faith and what I’ve heard him say
At first I refused to believe it as well. Then I began searching myself and found various comments to that effect made by Billy Graham. Search for instance on YouTube for “Billy Graham- Jesus is not the only way to Heaven”
I spoke to one of their directors, and, basically received the .... well, “Rev Graham believes the ‘vaccines’ will save lives” and, are “safe and effective” nonsense.
I explained to this person that these risky shots are NOT preventing people from contracting, spreading and dying from china virus.....and/or, from serious adverse effects.
I asked if they were familiar with VAERS reporting system, that is managed by the CDC....and, explained the number of DEATHS reported, so far.
They were dumbfounded....had no reply, accept to say that they were NOT aware of this.
We WERE long time supporters of Rev Graham’s SP.
Not anymore.
Agree.....same, here.
His comments, from that link, that I posted, upthread were not only sickening, but, told us we no longer need to support his SP cause.
Maybe he has all of the donations he’ll ever need, without ours! 🤔
That was my initial reaction as well. That perhaps it was edited, but then I researched it myself. The commentary from his own mouth, IF unedited does not bode well for his legacy, and perhaps I could go even further, but it’s not my call.
Wolves have morals.
We have obligated our boxes for this year. I had no idea that Christian items were not all. Over the years I have made sure each box contained many items to help spread the Gospel. I hope the items went to a worthwhile ministry.
sorry. i don’t believe the “sacrement of vaccination” bs. that would be an obvious blasphemy apparent to any christian, much less a practicing minister.
pastor graham is a good man, but he doesn’t know squat about Popperian science or biology.
amazing the ignorance, especially in certain Christians. I guess this continues to define what the remnant is....and is not.
Haa. must have missed that thread. :)
Lovely tribute to Ronald Reagan, by Michael, his son. Thanks for posting that on your bio. Reminding me of another true patriot who loved this country. Our dear Pres. Ronald Reagan.
Hey, gasbag_dr,
“This is not a vaccination issue”
Just YOUR saying so, doesn’t make it true, gasbag.
How about this?
“Jun 26, 2021For each Covid-19 vaccine, the fact sheets were revised to include a warning about myocarditis and pericarditis after the second dose”
“The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday added a warning to patient and provider fact sheets for the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines to indicate a rare risk of heart inflammation.”
“Two distinct self-limited syndromes, myocarditis and pericarditis, were observed after COVID-19 vaccination. Myocarditis developed rapidly in younger patients, mostly after the second vaccination. Pericarditis affected older patients later, after either the first or second dose.”
“That’s according to new research led by Dr. George Diaz, Section of Infectious Diseases, Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, Everett, Washington; published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).”
Article about study, here
What did they replace the pericardium with?
So apparently you cannot read. Graham had constrictive pericarditis which is a long standing disease state. Not acute pericarditis. It says so in the article. Additionally you further cannot read that myocarditis and pericarditis with vaccine is self limited according to the article you quoted. Which means there is no sequelae.
So you have nicely proved the point that you don’t really know what you are talking about with your own literature. But call me names at the get go to satisfy your narcissistic grandeur or delusion.
You have no idea what you are saying in your cut and pasting. It’s actually quite funny that your just proved my point.
Heil Fauci!
Didn’t take long for people show up claiming it was the vaccine, even though this obviously had nothing to do with any vaccines.
It is breathtaking how obsessed to the point of mental illness these people are in spreading their nonsensical garbage - it literally dominates every waking thought of theirs apparently.
Oh, so you mean there is a difference in those? < / sarcasm >
If you haven’t seen this ....
Anne Graham Lotz Asks for Prayer After Daughter’s Double Heart Attack
https://billygraham.org/story/anne-graham-lotz-asks-for-prayer-after-daughters-double-heart-attack/
Vaxxed....
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