Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church opens its doors to those seeking shelter from Harvey

Lakewood Church has begun registering people seeking shelter from Tropical Storm Harvey Tue Tuesday morning following criticism online. Lakewood Church has begun registering people seeking shelter from Tropical Storm Harvey Tue Tuesday morning following criticism online. Photo: Andrew Dansby Photo: Andrew Dansby Image 1 of / 123 Caption Close Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church opens its doors to those seeking shelter from Harvey 1 / 123 Back to Gallery

Five buses carrying Houston residents displaced because of Tropical Storm Harvey pulled up to Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church on Tuesday morning.

Following claims that the megachurch had shut out Harvey victims, Lakewood formally opened its doors Tuesday at noon to accept baby diapers, and adult diapers on behalf of the city.

"Victoria and I care deeply about our fellow Houstonians. Lakewood's doors are open and we are receiving anyone who needs shelter," Osteen tweeted Tuesday at 11:12 a.m.

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As of 12:08 p.m., roughly 50 people have been admitted to the church to register for shelter.

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