Early word on “Billy: The Early Years”
I’m predicting that this time next week many in the Oklahoma Christian faith community will flock to theaters to see the new film “Billy: The Early Years.”
The movie starring actor Armie Hammer (who also had roles in the TV show “Veronica Mars” and the feature film “Flicka”) premieres on Oct. 10.
So many Oklahomans love and respect Billy Graham — that much I know from covering the evangelist’s successful Oklahoma City mission effort several years ago.
In the months before the mission event, I had an opportunity to do some research on Graham and I learned quite a few things about him.
The upcoming movie is another opportunity to learn even more about the renowned preacher.
How much do you know about him?
Here’s a little quiz, based on trivia found on the official “Billy” movie site at www.billytheearlyyears.com and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s Web site:
1. What year was Billy Graham born?
2. He was born on a dairy farm in what state?
3. How many times has Graham appeared on the Gallup organization’s “Top Ten List of Most Admired Men in the World”?
4. What year did Graham and his beloved wife Ruth (now deceased) receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.
5. What year did he found his evangelistic association?
6. Name Graham’s five children.
7. In what country did Ruth Bell Graham, spend her childhood?
8. In 1934 at age 16, Graham made a personal commitment to Christ through the ministry of what traveling evangelist?
9. What are the names of the two men who have traveled with Graham for most of his evangelistic crusades and missions?
10. What nickname was Graham given by students at Wheaton College, where he met and fell in love with Ruth McCue Bell?
Check back later today for the answers.
Incidentally, ever want to drop Billy Graham a line, perhaps send him your best wishes? You can do it online by visiting the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s Web site at http://www.billygraham.com/
Click on a link to wish the evangelist a happy birthday (which he celebrates on Nov. 7).
Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
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