Dwayne Johnson Visits Church-Run Ministry for the Homeless

July 31, 2023182 views0

Dwayne Johnson Visits Church-Run Ministry for the Homeless

2023-07-31T11:35:51+01:00

By Church News

Hollywood superstar Dwayne Johnson and his wife recently surprised a California pastor by visiting his church-run ministry to give hope, kindness, and necessary items to an expectant mother.Matthew Barnett, pastor of Angelus Temple, a Pentecostal megachurch in Echo Park, and founder of its homeless ministry, The Dream Center—said he was blown away by the celebrity visit.“How in the world do I describe the magnitude of the moment when (The Rock and his wife Lauren Hashian) showed up at the (The Dream Center) to take care of one of the mothers who lives on campus by providing for the needs for her baby delivery,” wrote Pastor Barnett in an Instagram post.Pastor Barnett said he was studying for a Sunday morning service in his office when a staff member told him that Johnson’s wife, Lauren Hashian, was bringing donations for a pregnant woman.When the items arrived, Barnett said he went outside to assist and express gratitude when he noticed Johnson on the phone inside the vehicle.Barnett claimed he didn’t want to bother the former professional wrestler, now a successful actor in Hollywood. But soon after he discovered the actor’s presence, Johnson sprung from the back seat. Barnett said Johnson was eager to meet the preacher and other people at The Dream Center—a facility that offers resources and transitional housing for those in need, including people experiencing homelessness and overcoming addiction.Angelus Temple was founded in 1923 by Aimee Semple McPherson, an evangelist who founded the Foursquare Church movement. In 1994, Pastor Barnett helped found The Dream Center. In 2001, he was appointed pastor of Angelus Temple.ALSO READ: St. Peter’s Basilica Upgrades Its Sound System