Joel Osteen shuts megachurch amid flooding crisis

NYPost ^ | August 28, 2017 | David K. Li

[Salvation]

Joel Osteen Getty Images

Televangelist Joel Osteen cancelled services at his Houston megachurch Sunday and has yet to reopen its doors — despite the fact that thousands of flooded-out residents are desperately seeking shelter.

The perpetually smiling pastor told followers on Twitter on Monday to lean on their faith.

“Jesus promises us peace that passes understanding,” he wrote. “That’s peace when it doesn’t make sense.”

But Osteen’s comforting words didn’t sit well with critics, who want to know why the doors to his 16,800-seat arena at his Lakewood Church near downtown Houston are closed.

[boycott]

I hope his $10 million home didn’t flood.

[Dilbert San Diego]

Me either. But in the spirit of freedoms which we all cherish, if 16,000+ people want to listen to his spiel, what can any of us say?

[boycott]

We don’t have 100 at our church service.

[ifinnegan]

“Name-Em-And-Claim-Em Nachos”

Is this true?

[kingu]

Just random curiosity, what’s the real estate value of the Vatican? Which incidentally has PLENTY of extra room for those rioting illegals that Italy’s plagued with...

[Snickering Hound]

100 person church? Can't even SEE that from 41,000 ft...

And you can't hear the flight attendant yelling when Vicky beats her with her rolled up Wall Street Journal either.

[kingu]

Looks like the vending names came from this satire article... http://babylonbee.com/news/lakewood-church-concession-vendors-set-big-sunday-debut/

[Snickering Hound]

http://babylonbee.com/news/lakewood-church-concession-vendors-set-big-sunday-debut/

[oblomov]

This is definitely going to impact his spending on bespoke suits this month.

[Trump Girl Kit Cat]

OMG that’s his home, what a DISGRACE!! It just amazes me folks see a SO CALLED pastor living like this and STILL give him money!! Talk about STUPID people!!

[smokingfrog]

https://twitter.com/conservmillen/status/902325938406514689

[GnuThere]

On the same site, “Lakewood Church Issues Eclipse Glasses For Gazing at Joel Osteen’s Teeth.”

[Snickering Hound]

His cosmetic dentist is top notch.

[the_daug]

Not a fan of Joel Osteen but his staff is subject to the same floods every one is. Unless there are staff not affected then he could not be effective operate a refuge.

[GnuThere]

I’m sure he needs room to invite the church members over for dinners, pool parties, and Bible studies.
They are no doubt welcome to drop in unannounced, too!
/s

[Terry Mross]

What if he’s worried about all those things?? As Osteen says he needs to “lean on his faith”.

[Finalapproach29er]

This story is BS.
All you haters out there should read his reply at the churchs website or check Twitter.

They’re preparing and waiting for the shelters to fill up first.
Theyre setting up air mattresses and will likely be ready for the next wave of people.

[Terry Mross]

The only “one” this fraud loves is himself.

[Finalapproach29er]

OMG that’s his home, what a DISGRACE!! It just amazes me folks see a SO CALLED pastor living like this and STILL give him money!! Talk about STUPID people!!
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His private wealth is from his books,CD’s,etc. NOT the offering plate!! He has said 100% of offerings go to poor/ministry.

You seem like a jealous liberal;maybe you should be on a Democrat website.

[Snickering Hound]

Safe to say Matt Drudge is not on Vicky Osteen’s Christmas card list.

If this means they won’t be able to fly to Gstaad for skiing there’ll be hell to pay.