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Description: This segment introduces the film, shows the planning meeting and prayer meeting that preceded it, and includes scenes of the Chicago Stadium as the crowd started to come in for the rally. |
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Presented by Chicagoland Youth for Christ: Torrey Johnson, Director |
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Victory Rally, Chicagoland Youth for Christ, Chicago Stadium October 21, 1944 |
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It started with a leader’s fellowship and prayer meeting |
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Early that afternoon the crowd began to assemble. By seven o’clock, the Chicago Stadium...was jammed to the rafters!
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Description: This segment shows the ushers directing the crowd and Torrey Johnson emceeing the event. |
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Stan Benson and his 400 ushers did a magnificent job! |
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Promptly at seven, Director Torrey Johnson announced the posting of American and Christian flags by members of Bowen High School ROTC |
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Spark plug of the entire evening was Torrey Johnson, whose timely comments and informal manner won and held the attention of that great crowd of 30,000
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Description: This segment shows the band and choir, led by T. J. Bittikofer of Moody Bible Institute. |
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Chicagoland Youth For Christ combines the consecrated talents of a great many young people |
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Musical highlight of the evening was the singing of the 3,200 voice Youth For Christ choir, under the direction of Prof. T. J. Bittikofer
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Description: This segment showed the various YFC speakers giving brief messages, as well as testimonies from laypeople; the book table where YFC merchandise was sold, and the enthusiasm and commitment of those who came forward at the rally. |
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Testimonies and brief Gospel messages represented a cross-section of America’s finest talent |
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“Reaching Youth For Christ”- the testimony-text-book that tells the story of miracles on Michigan Avenue, enjoyed a brisk sale! |
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Nearby taverns were disappointed. One disillusioned gentleman, standing in the doorway, sighed, “Whew, what a crowd-and no business!” |
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Thousands were thrilled beyond words...many moved to tears. Typical comment: “The greatest moment of my life!”
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Description: This segment includes a letter from the Andy Frain (professional usher organization) complimenting the YFC crowds; information for future plans, including YFC rallies at Moody Church during the winter, moving to Orchestra Hall in the Spring and the mammoth Memorial Day Rally on May 30th, 1945. |
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Reactions varied...Andy Frain’s letter tells its own story |
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After the Victory Rally, what? |
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World-famous Moody Church, the winter home of Chicagoland Youth For Christ |
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Orchestra Hall, Chicago’s finest downtown auditorium, will house Youth For Christ during Spring and Summer |
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Chicagoland’s First Anniversary Rally at Soldier Field: (14th and the Outer Drive) Memorial Day, May 30, 1945 |
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Bring your lunch...sports equipment...camera...plan to spend a delightful day! American Legion Parade on Michigan Ave. See the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum- Art Institute |
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Double-header ball game! 1:00 P.M. Lane Tech vs. Waukegan High / 3:00 P.M. Wheaton College vs. Glenview Naval Air Station / Umpire: Rogers Hornsby |
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Evening starts promptly 6:30 p.m. Choir of 5,000 directed by T.J. Bittikofer of "America Back to God" * Band of 300 under Col. Henry Otway of the Salvation Army * Special Memorial and Patriotic Features * Missionary Pageant * Outstanding speakers from all over the world |
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Description: This segment describes the YFC’s plans to expand to every state in the United States and closes with an exhortation to pray. |
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VISION - Youth For Christ in every State in the Union in 1945. A thousand cities with Youth For Christ scheduled every Saturday night, with an average attendance of 1,000 each would mean... |
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ONE MILLION YOUNG LIVES UNDER THE GOSPEL EVERY SATURDAY, WITH A POTENTIAL AUDIENCE- INCLUDING RADIO - of FIVE MILLION! |
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PRAY...PRAY...PRAY |
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