THOUSANDS of people from Essequibo Coast and the island of Wakenaam participated in a three-night gospel crusade at Anna Regina Community Centre ground over the weekend.

The event was led by evangelist Asif Hassan and a team from Canada and attracted both Christians and non-Christians, including pastors, other church leaders and worshippers.

Preparations for the event started several months ago and various places of worship were involved.

Preaching one night, Hassan, who was a Muslim but turned to Christianity attested that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, has the power to cleanse and save sinners.

Some sick people who attended the services claimed they were touched by God and healed.

One man went on the stage with crutches but walked off without them and Hassan called on young people, especially, to give their life to God.

Scores thronged the area around the stage and wept openly as they repeated the sinner prayer and accepted Christ as their personal saviour.

On Saturday, Hassan hosted a conference on the ground and addressed some 300 believers on the ‘Fire of the Holy Spirit’.

He and his contingent provided transportation free of cost for all who attended from Supenaam and Charity.

The visitors, who are based in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, will be holding more crusades in other areas of Guyana.