Beyonce's message to Hurricane Harvey victims: 'Today is a celebration of survival'
The
powerful hurricane, which was a Category 4 storm when it hit Texas on
Aug. 25, caused historic devastation and widespread flooding. It also
prompted over a million people to evacuate their homes in the state and
was responsible for at least 60 deaths.
The
singer visited her childhood church, St. John's Church, in Houston,
Texas, Friday. She was accompanied by her mother, Tina Knowles Lawson,
daughter Blue Ivy, and former Destiny's Child bandmate Michelle
Williams, according to photos posted on social media.
Beyoncé, Blue, Ms. Tina & Michelle Williams in Houston today to support the #Harvey victims. 💙 #BeyGOOD pic.twitter.com/6cF6CRqdze— BEYONCÉ LEGION (@Bey_Legion) September 8, 2017
Beyoncé speaking to the #Harvey survivors in Houston today. 💙 #BeyGOOD pic.twitter.com/Vkjf2N4RZW— BEYONCÉ LEGION (@Bey_Legion) September 8, 2017
"This
today is a celebration of survival," Bey told the congregation while
standing next to her mother, according to one fan site's video.
"Y'all
are my family. Houston is my home," she continued. "I thank God that
y'all are safe; that your children are safe. The thing that really
matters is your health and your children and your family. And you got
it."
Beyoncé hugging some of the #Harvey survivors in Houston today. ❤️ #BeyGOOD pic.twitter.com/fXlrv0bNjg— BEYONCÉ LEGION (@Bey_Legion) September 8, 2017
Beyonce,
36, added to applause, "I just want to say that I love you. I'm so
grateful to God that I've been blessed so I can bless other people. And I
ask you guys to continue to bless other people."
Earlier this week, the pop star's mother shared a video detailing Houston's devastation.
Lawson,
63, also teased in a caption that Beyonce and her team were planning to
work with Pastor Rudy Rasmus, the head of St. John's Church, "to see
whats the best way to help the good people who have lost everything."
Beyonce also announced last week that she's aiding Hurricane Harvey victims through her BeyGOOD Houston relief initiative.
She's
partnered with Houston-based nonprofits Bread of Life and Greater
Houston Community Foundation along with Texas Southern University to
"continue relied efforts on the ground," according to her website.
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