Vic Mensa isn’t here for politicians’ “thoughts and prayers” after another mass shooting in America … ‘cause he says they’re empty and meaningless. We got the Chicago rapper leaving Poppy in WeHo Monday night, and he made an impassioned plea for…
Showing posts with label Church. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Church. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Monday, November 6, 2017
Texas Shooting: Stars React to Massacre in Baptist Church
Another mass shooting has taken place in the United States.
Around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday in Sutherland Springs, Texas, a man dressed in all black clothing entered First Baptist Church and opened fire.
(The suspect has been identified as a 26-year old local named Devin Patrick Kelly.)
He"s believed to have killed at least 26 people, including someone as young as five years old, while injuring dozens more.
In light of this tragedy, here"s a look at what various celebrities have said on social media…
1. Donald Trump
May God be w/ the people of Sutherland Springs, Texas. The FBI & law enforcement are on the scene. I am monitoring the situation from Japan.
2. Chelsea Clinton
No one should have to worry about loved ones in a house of worship, a nightclub, a school or at a concert. #SutherlandSprings you’re in my [heart].
3. Camilla Belle
My heart goes out to the victims and their loved ones. This is horrifying. Church is supposed to be a safe place …
4. Josh Gad
Another day. Another mass shooting. Will it ever end? Heartbroken for all those affected. #Texas
5. Billy Eichner
Where’s the next mass shooting gonna be? Any guesses? Should we try to do anything we can to prevent it? No? Ok cool. Good luck out there!
6. Lady Gaga
Prayers for #SanAntonio and all the families who are suffering the loss of loved ones. I’ll pray also for #GunControl
Texas Church Mass Shooting: Local Citizen Shot Back, Followed Shooter
Texas officials just held a press conference about the deadliest mass shooting in the state, and revealed that a local resident fired back at the shooter who killed 26 people at a small town church … and then gave chase before the gunman was…
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Texas Church Mass Shooting Leaves At Least 15 Shot, Multiple Deaths
A shooter opened fire at a church in Texas Sunday morning, leaving at least 15 people shot and multiple dead … reportedly including the gunman. Police and paramedics responded to First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, TX around late…
Texas Church Mass Shooting Leaves At Least 15 Shot, Multiple Deaths
A shooter opened fire at a church in Texas Sunday morning, leaving at least 15 people shot and multiple dead … reportedly including the gunman. Police and paramedics responded to First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, TX around late…
Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez Spend Saturday at Hillsong Church
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez spent much of the day Saturday in prayer. Justin and Selena spent a good chunk of the day at a Hillsong Church service in Downtown L.A. Both are active members of the church. As we previously…
Monday, October 30, 2017
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Do Breakfast, Church... Each Other?
Is the universe ready for Jelena, Version 19.0?
A few days after Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were spotted spending some quality time together, multiple outlets report that the singers hung out again this weekend.
In the morning.
At breakfast.
TMZ has posted a photo of Justin and Selena enjoying a one-on-one meal early Sunday at at a cafe in Westlake Village.
Bieber is wearing a hooded sweatshirt, Gomez is rocking a sleeveless top and the Internet is buzzing with chatter that these two may be back together.
We mean… what else can we infer when two ex-lovers get breakfast together?
How can we not wonder if they also spent the night together?
It was just a week ago when Bieber chilled at Selena’s house until approximately midnight and when fans of these artists started to wonder if a romantic reconciliation could really be on the table.
Yes, we know: Gomez is dating The Weeknd.
But, come on, we also know how seriously her heart has been wrapped around Bieber for years now.
According to a number of insiders, Bieber reached out to Gomez shortly after her kidney transplant.
He was understandably concerned about his ex-girlfriend’s health.
“Justin lost touch with Selena for a while, but they are communicating again,” a source tells People Magazine simply.
But nothing is ever totally simple with these two, at least not as far as the Internet rumor mill goes.
“He visited her at home last week,” the same source explains, adding:
“They spent a few hours together as friends. He was very worried after learning about her kidney transplant. He is so relieved that she is doing well.”
In this latest case of chilling, Selena and Justin went from breakfast to church, where they attended a service and where witnesses say they spoke to the local pastor.
Bieber, as loyal fans likely know well, has been more focused on his faith than ever before these days.
It is therefore difficult not to read something into the fact that he brought Selena into this very important and very personal world of his.
Adds an insider to E! News:
“Justin has been in constant contact with Selena and they have a great, friendly relationship… she is trying to not overdo it [with seeing Justin], as she doesn’t want to upset [The Weeknd].”
Again, however, it’s been proven that Gomez doesn’t have the best self-control when it comes to her serious ex-boyfriend.
It’s worth noting, however, that IF Gomez ever does want to give Bieber another shot, she’ll need to convince her loved one that he’s worth it.
Or she’ll need to not care what they think.
Consider what one relative allegedly told TMZ last night of the possibility Selena would take Bieber back:
“Justin is a vile human and will never be accepted by us.
“As long as she is even speaking to him in any way, it is not only disrespectful to everyone around her, it is disrespectful to herself.”
Wow. We wonder how this person really feels.
Friday, September 8, 2017
Beyonce Gives Inspiring Speech to Harvey Victims at Her Houston Church
Beyonce is in her hurricane ravaged hometown, doing what she does best — giving an inspiring performance. Bey, her mom, Tina, and daughter Blue Ivy visited St. John’s Church in Houston Friday and gave a moving speech to Hurricane Harvey…
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Robert E. Lee Descendant Says Church Forced Him Out for Denouncing White Supremacy on MTV
The Robert E. Lee descendant, who denounced white supremacy during the VMAs, says that speech cost him his job as pastor of a North Carolina church. Rev. Robert Wright Lee says factions of his United Church of Christ in Winston-Salem “were…
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Joel Osteen Holds First Sunday Church Service Since Houston Flooding Backlash
Joel Osteen was back to preaching the word of God Sunday after belatedly opening his megachurch to victims of Harvey flooding … but not before clearing his name (again). Joel’s Sunday service at Lakewood Church — the first since massive…
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Joel Osteen Claps Back Against Controversy: My Church Was Never Closed!
Joel Osteen would like to have a word with the general public.
And the word is basically this:
WRONG!
You’ve all been so very WRONG about me and my church!
Earlier this week, outrage emanated from the Internet after it appeared as if Osteen’s Lakewood Church was refusing to open its doors to displaced Houston residents affected by Hurricane Harvey.
This was especially infuriating for two reasons:
- Osteen is a pastor who supposedly spreads the word of Jesus Christ, who we’re pretty sure was big on helping the less fortunate.
- Osteen’s megachurch can hold 17,000 people.
There was A LOT of good Osteen could conceivably be doing, and yet he was not.
On Facebook, the church said it was “inaccessible” due to flooding.
But photos quickly cropped up on social media that showed there was no actual flooding in the area, prompting some serious roasting of Osteen on social media.
Following this public outcry, the church did open its doors yesterday.
This morning, meanwhile, Osteen appeared on The Today Show and clapped back against all haters and critics.
He said the perception that the church was ever not welcoming to hurricane victims was simply incorrect.
“Our church doors have always been open,” Osteen said on the program.
He then elaborated in detail:
“In fact, we took people in when the water started to recede, which was just a day after the big storm hit. We worked very closely with the city, four miles down the road, the city established its biggest shelter with room for thousands, with beds, with kitchen supplies, with everything they need, security.
“They didn’t need us as a shelter right then. We coordinate with them all the time. If we needed to be a shelter, we would have certainly been a shelter right when they first asked.
“But once they filled up, never dreaming we’d have this many displaced people, they asked us to become a shelter.
“And we said, ‘Hey, we would love to be a shelter. That’s what Lakewood is all about.’
“But I think this notion that somehow we would turn people away or weren’t here for the city, is about as false as can be.”
Osteen is worth around $ 50 million.
This was yet another reason why folks couldn’t believe the preacher refused to help those in need.
But the famous author says it was all a case of miscommunication.
“We’re all about helping people. This is what the churches and our church is all about,” he said today, adding:
“I think if people were here, they would realize, there were safety issues.
“This building had flooded before and so we were just being precautious but the main thing is that the city didn’t ask us to become a shelter then.”
Also appearing on HLN, Osteen echoed this same sentiment:
“The church doors have always been open,” he said.
“We received people right after the water started receding the first day or two. For a while, it was inaccessible, but the notion that we weren’t going to receive people in here is not true.
“There is a shelter four miles away, it’s the big city shelter. Once they filled up, people started coming here more.”
But we’re here to help the community, to be here, to make a difference. But it is a huge storm and it’s difficult and there were safety issues as well.”
Joel Osteen Says Church Was Always Open to Harvey Evacuees and Twitter Got it Wrong
Pastor Joel Osteen says his church was unfairly criticized for locking its doors to Hurricane Harvey evacuees. The man who leads the Lakewood Church in Houston says the doors were always open, despite the video TMZ posted which was shot Monday ……
Phaedra Parks Catches The Holy Spirit in Church
Phaedra Parks channeled her inner Whoopi Goldberg and rocked her little heart out in the house of worship. The ‘RHOA’ star hit up the Atlanta Dream Center for a Friday night service that also doubled as the album release party for her…
Phaedra Parks Catches The Holy Spirit in Church
Phaedra Parks channeled her inner Whoopi Goldberg and rocked her little heart out in the house of worship. The ‘RHOA’ star hit up the Atlanta Dream Center for a Friday night service that also doubled as the album release party for her…
Joel Osteen"s Lakewood Church in Houston Lined With Clothes, Toys, Towels
Joel Osteen’s Houston mega-church … and refugees are getting an official greeting from a ton of donated items. Lakewood Church’s lobby has been lined by piles of books, towels, toys, diapers, clothing and more … a stark contrast to what it…
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Joel Osteen"s Church Was Fully Accessible During Harvey, Neighboring Hotel"s Biz Was Booming
Joel Osteen opted to lock the doors to his megachurch at the same time a neighboring hotel not only stayed open, but filled to capacity … proving roads in the area were accessible during Hurricane Harvey. We spoke to someone at the DoubleTree…
Joel Osteen Relents, Allows Hurricane Victims to Use Church
Joel Osteen remains a liar and a hypocrite.
But at least he’s a liar and a hypocrite who cares about public perception.
The celebrity pastor and author came under major fire over the weekend after he initially claimed his mammoth Lakewood Church in Houston was inaccessible due to flooding from Hurricane Harvey.
The facility can hold up to 17,000 people and there are many more than 17,000 people who need shelter after this natural disaster dumped over 40 inches of rain on the city on Saturday and Sunday.
Shortly after Osteen’s church made this statement, photos appeared on social media that debunked the claim.
Multiple onlookers wrote that the Church was readily available for use… while hordes of Internet users expressed shock that someone who owns such a large building would not open it up to a desperate public.
Especially someone who claims to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ.
“We have never closed our doors,” Osteen said in a statement on Monday, adding at the time:
“We will continue to be a distribution center to those in need. We are prepared to house people once shelters reach capacity.
“Lakewood will be a value to the community in the aftermath of this storm.”
Most people saw this as a fairly ridiculous stance to take, however.
Why equivocate? Why mention anything about shelters being over “capacity?” Why not immediately open your doors and try to help as many locals as possible, Mr. Multi-Millionaire Preacher?
After facing a great deal of backlash and trending on Google for the wrong reason, Osteen finally caved.
“Lakewood’s doors are open and we are receiving anyone who needs shelter,” he Tweeted on Tuesday afternoon.
A Lakewood Church spokesperson told ABC News, meanwhile, that its doors have always been open.
This individual says the church is waiting for city officials to designate it as am official shelter so it can obtain cots and receive other forms of assistance.
According to updated reports, meanwhile, five school buses filled with evacuees, toting their belongings in plastic garbage bags, have arrived at the church.
Hurricane Harvey ripped through the Houston area last weekend.
It has forced mass evacuations, wiped out homes and at least seven people have died.
The National Weather Service has deemed the flooding “epic and catastrophic,” while Texas Governor Greg Abbot said the aftermath of Harvey will probably be “horrific” and leave behind a mess that will “take years” to rebuild.
In response, celebrities have come together and donated millions of disaster relief charities.
In times such as this, when the President is bragging about the “turnout” he’s received in Texas, and when pastors need to be pressured by Twitter to open their church, it is helpful to remember:
Not everyone sucks.
Some people are actuall ypretty awesome.
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Joel Osteen"s Church Still Closed to Houston Evacuees in Wake of Harvey
Pastor Joel Osteen is taking serious heat for not turning his Houston megachurch into a shelter for thousands of displaced residents who have no place to go. The Houston Lakewood Church has a capacity of almost 17,000 but it has not been open to…
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