Thousands of people flocked to a super-size Easter Sunday service in the San Fernando Valley that preached a message of hope.
A massive tent was constructed at Porter Ranch's Shepherd Church, which hosted about 20,000 people to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
"If I look around our world today, whether it's in politics, entertainment, wherever I look, I don't see a lot of hope," Executive Pastor Tim Winters said.
The services, now in their 17th year, were set to be translated into different languages. In its first year, only about 1,300 people attended the Sunday service.
"It's beautiful. It's the prettiest service I've ever been to," said churchgoer Julie Early.
One thousand volunteers worked to bring the two huge services to life under a massive tent, and Winters said attenting is "is one decision you'll never regret."
Paula Cracium, Shepherd's director of Development and event coordinator, said in a press release that the church loves bringing the community together for celebrations.
"Celebrating Easter is of immense significance to us, a Christian church and the enormous tent allows us to have a community wide celebration," Cracium said.
