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Joel Osteen brings 'Night of Hope' to Detroit

Joel Osteen, who is the senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, addresses the crowd during the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park on Saturday, July 23, 2016 in Detroit.
Joel Osteen, who is the senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, addresses the crowd during the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park on Saturday, July 23, 2016 in Detroit.
Jose Juarez, Special To Detroit News
Victoria Osteen, who is the wife of Joel Osteen, senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, addresses the crowd during the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park.
Victoria Osteen, who is the wife of Joel Osteen, senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, addresses the crowd during the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park.
Jose Juarez, Special To Detroit News
An estimated crowd of 30,000 cheer for Joel Osteen and his wife Victoria.
An estimated crowd of 30,000 cheer for Joel Osteen and his wife Victoria.
Jose Juarez, Special To Detroit News
Joel Osteen and his wife Victoria address the crowd during the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park.
Joel Osteen and his wife Victoria address the crowd during the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park.
Jose Juarez, Special To Detroit News
Alexandra Osteen, left foreground, age 17, and Jonathan Osteen, 21, sing to the crowd before their parents, Joel & Victoria Osteen, take the stage for the start of the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park.
Alexandra Osteen, left foreground, age 17, and Jonathan Osteen, 21, sing to the crowd before their parents, Joel & Victoria Osteen, take the stage for the start of the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park.
Jose Juarez, Special To Detroit News
An estimated crowd of 30,000 cheer as Joel Osteen and his wife Victoria address the crowd during the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park.
An estimated crowd of 30,000 cheer as Joel Osteen and his wife Victoria address the crowd during the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park.
Jose Juarez, Special To Detroit News
Victoria Osteen, foreground, and her husband Joel Osteen address the crowd during the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park.
Victoria Osteen, foreground, and her husband Joel Osteen address the crowd during the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park.
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Victoria Osteen, on scoreboard, and her husband Joel Osteen address the crowd during the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park.
Victoria Osteen, on scoreboard, and her husband Joel Osteen address the crowd during the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park.
Jose Juarez, Special To Detroit News
Joel Osteen is seen on the Comerica Park scoreboard.
Joel Osteen is seen on the Comerica Park scoreboard.
Jose Juarez, Special To Detroit News
Joel Osteen greets a crowd prior the start of the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park.
Joel Osteen greets a crowd prior the start of the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park.
Jose Juarez, Special To Detroit News
Joel Osteen and his wife Victoria address the media before the start of the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park.
Joel Osteen and his wife Victoria address the media before the start of the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park.
Jose Juarez, Special To Detroit News
An estimated crowd of 30,000 cheer as Joel Osteen and his wife Victoria as they prepare to take the stage.
An estimated crowd of 30,000 cheer as Joel Osteen and his wife Victoria as they prepare to take the stage.
Jose Juarez, Special To Detroit News
An estimated crowd of 30,000 cheer as Joel Osteen and his wife Victoria take the stage.
An estimated crowd of 30,000 cheer as Joel Osteen and his wife Victoria take the stage.
Jose Juarez, Special To Detroit News
An estimated crowd of 30,000 cheer as Joel Osteen and his wife Victoria prepare to take the stage for the start of the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park.
An estimated crowd of 30,000 cheer as Joel Osteen and his wife Victoria prepare to take the stage for the start of the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park.
Jose Juarez, Special To Detroit News
Joel Osteen, left center, who is the senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, leads his wife Victoria onto the stage for the start of the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park.
Joel Osteen, left center, who is the senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, leads his wife Victoria onto the stage for the start of the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park.
Jose Juarez, Special To Detroit News
Joel Osteen and his wife Victoria address the crowd during the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park.
Joel Osteen and his wife Victoria address the crowd during the 8th annual “America’s Night of Hope” at Comerica Park.
Jose Juarez, Special To Detroit News