Millionaire pastor, Joel Osteen faced criticism recently for allegedly closing his doors to victims of Hurricane Harvey.
The church which is located in Houston where the Hurricane Harvey occurred, announced cancellation of its services for Saturday & Sunday, August 26 & 27 respectively due to the weather impact of the storm.
In a statement by Joel, the church said it has “never closed” its doors to victims and will continue to be a distribution centre for those in need, adding that it is prepared to house people once shelters reach capacity.
Twitter user Charles Clymer also shared a photo showing that the church is putting things in place to open its doors to victims.
The church also, in a series of tweets, announced that it’ll be collecting supplies for victims.
Lakewood is receiving people who need shelter. We are also receiving supplies such as baby food, baby formula and other shelter needs.
— Lakewood Church (@lakewoodchurch) August 29, 2017
Lakewood is also collecting diapers, baby formula, baby food and other supplies. Please bring these items to Lakewood at Circle Drive
— Lakewood Church (@lakewoodchurch) August 29, 2017
Lakewood is receiving people who need shelter. We are also coordinating with the city as a collection site for distribution.
— Lakewood Church (@lakewoodchurch) August 29, 2017
Please bring these items to Lakewood Church, Circle Drive off Timmons St. https://t.co/XxIbYde0L6
— Lakewood Church (@lakewoodchurch) August 29, 2017
Beginning at 12 Noon tomorrow we are collecting infant and adult diapers, baby formula and baby food.
— Lakewood Church (@lakewoodchurch) August 29, 2017
Coordinating with the city, Lakewood is a collection site for distributing supplies to the Houston area shelters. https://t.co/XxIbYde0L6
— Lakewood Church (@lakewoodchurch) August 29, 2017
We will get through this storm together. Are you able to volunteer? Help us help others. Click here: https://t.co/XxIbYde0L6
— Lakewood Church (@lakewoodchurch) August 28, 2017
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