August 2021
His Grace Magazine!
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Worship in California
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Several Christian artists lead in worship at the Freedom Experience Concert
cross southern California, more than 20,000 volunteers were invited to a Christian worship concert which followed in a day of giving back to their neighborhoods. Justin Bieber was the headline for the Los Angeles Freedom Experience along with Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes her husband. They led many people to lift up their hands to Jesus Christ and for thousands of them, it was for the first time. Justin and Kari were also joined by many other top Christian worship singers such as Tori Kelly, Chance the Rapper and Jaden Smith as they performed at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Clips from the worship concert were shared by Kari on Instagram. Kari said, "Still so moved about last night." Kari also shared comments made by Justin on stage at the concert. He said, "Many of you may not be used to this kind of atmosphere. But what you are experiencing
is the presence of God. Thank you Jesus, Thank you Jesus, Thank you Jesus." Justin also joined
volunteers who went & served this city. Thank you to the entire crew who made this event possible! Thank you
forces with Tori Kelly. She is featured on a lot of his recent gospel album. Kelly said, "The Freedom Experience, what an incredible night filled with so much love!! Thank you to @1dayLA & the thousands of
JESUS." Justin, Kari and Cody, sang beside each other during their anthem called, "The Blessing." 1DayLA outreach was part of the concert, who brought thousands of volunteers, so they
could give back to all their neighbors. Following the day of community service, all the volunteers were then invited to come to the worship concert that was hosted by Jason Kennedy of E! News. Billboard said that Justin Bieber was driven to be a part of the 1DayLA movement, "because of his strong and long held belief that giving of ourselves in service to others is one of the most important things we can do." Bieber is committed to the powerful idea that a movement of change can start with individuals helping one another and their community." Judah Smith, Justin's pastor with the ChurcHome, led the worship experience. Members of the Christian community as well as celebrities attended the concert. Also, Conor McGregor, who is a boxer and mix martial fighter, and his family were all seen at the concert praising Jesus Christ.
