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Denzel Washington celebrates 70 years oldth Early birthday!
Over the weekend, Washington was baptized and became the pastor of Kelly Temple Church of God in Harlem, New York.
on the live stream of facebook“I’ll be 70 in a week. It took a while, but I’ve come this far,” Washington said.
Referring to his spiritual side, Washington said: [God] You can do this for me, there is nothing God cannot do for you. The sky is literally the limit. ”
Denzel is more focused on religion, saying, “Whatever I can do, I’m going to do for this church, for the Almighty. When the saints march in, I just want to be among their number.”
His wife Pauletta also attended the ceremony.
She praised him and said, “46 years later, I’m still standing here next to him, which only God can have. So I’m so proud of you. He has set a great example for our children as we have taught them the difference, and they are now grown children who know the difference.”
Last month, Denzel discussed religion in an essay. esquire.
He writes: “I know now that when I was little I used to recite about God with others in church. God is real. God is love. God is the only way. God is the true It is the way. God bless you.”
Washington continued, “It’s my job to exalt God, glorify God, and make sure that everyone I speak to for the rest of my life understands that God has a responsibility to me.” “When you look at me, you see the best.” I can do it with what my Lord and Savior has given me. ”
Denzel said he’s “not afraid” to talk about his religious beliefs, adding, “I don’t care what anyone thinks. Look, talk about the fear part. You’re not going to win an Oscar talking like that. You can’t talk and party like that. You can’t say that in this town.”