Close Menu
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Relationships
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Celebrity Kids
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
  • Disclaimer
  • About us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contribute & Advertise with Us
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest Vimeo
GistFestGistFest
  • Entertainment

    Exes Megan Fox and MGK Unveil Their Baby Girl’s Name Following ‘Celestial Seed’ Mix-Up

    June 20, 2025

    Jessica Alba Paid Tribute to Estranged Husband Cash Warren on First Father’s Day After Their Split

    June 19, 2025

    King Charles’ Father’s Day Message 2025: Subtle Nod to Prince Harry Sparks Speculation of Royal Reconciliation

    June 18, 2025

    Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Facing Turbulent Times in Their Relationship

    June 17, 2025

    Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre Make Romance Official with a Kiss During His 31st Birthday Celebration

    June 16, 2025
  • Lifestyle

    Exes Megan Fox and MGK Unveil Their Baby Girl’s Name Following ‘Celestial Seed’ Mix-Up

    June 20, 2025

    Jessica Alba Paid Tribute to Estranged Husband Cash Warren on First Father’s Day After Their Split

    June 19, 2025

    King Charles’ Father’s Day Message 2025: Subtle Nod to Prince Harry Sparks Speculation of Royal Reconciliation

    June 18, 2025

    Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Facing Turbulent Times in Their Relationship

    June 17, 2025

    Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre Make Romance Official with a Kiss During His 31st Birthday Celebration

    June 16, 2025
  • Relationships

    Exes Megan Fox and MGK Unveil Their Baby Girl’s Name Following ‘Celestial Seed’ Mix-Up

    June 20, 2025

    Jessica Alba Paid Tribute to Estranged Husband Cash Warren on First Father’s Day After Their Split

    June 19, 2025

    King Charles’ Father’s Day Message 2025: Subtle Nod to Prince Harry Sparks Speculation of Royal Reconciliation

    June 18, 2025

    Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Facing Turbulent Times in Their Relationship

    June 17, 2025

    Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre Make Romance Official with a Kiss During His 31st Birthday Celebration

    June 16, 2025
  • Tips & Tricks

    Exes Megan Fox and MGK Unveil Their Baby Girl’s Name Following ‘Celestial Seed’ Mix-Up

    June 20, 2025

    Jessica Alba Paid Tribute to Estranged Husband Cash Warren on First Father’s Day After Their Split

    June 19, 2025

    King Charles’ Father’s Day Message 2025: Subtle Nod to Prince Harry Sparks Speculation of Royal Reconciliation

    June 18, 2025

    Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Facing Turbulent Times in Their Relationship

    June 17, 2025

    Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre Make Romance Official with a Kiss During His 31st Birthday Celebration

    June 16, 2025
  • Celebrity Kids

    Exes Megan Fox and MGK Unveil Their Baby Girl’s Name Following ‘Celestial Seed’ Mix-Up

    June 20, 2025

    DDG Files Restraining Order Against Halle Bailey

    June 10, 2025

    Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Divorce Timeline

    June 2, 2025

    Meryl Streep’s Daughter Louisa Jacobson Shares Her and Partner, Anna Blundell’s Plans for Valentine’s Day

    February 14, 2025

    Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin’s Son’s Name Revealed

    January 12, 2025
Subscribe
GistFestGistFest
Home » Joel Osteen Preaches at Lakewood Church Service Since Tragic Shooting
General

Joel Osteen Preaches at Lakewood Church Service Since Tragic Shooting

WinifredBy WinifredFebruary 20, 20244 Mins Read
Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Reddit Telegram Email
Joel Osteen
Source: ABC News
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email
Joel Osteen
Source: ABC News

On February 11th, off-duty officers at Pastor Joel Osteen’s Lakewood megachurch in Houston, Texas, shot and killed a female shooter. Police identified the shooter as 36-year-old Genesse Ivonne Moreno. Unfortunately, the shooter’s 7-year-old child and a 57-year-old man were shot and critically wounded in the crossfire. 

In the first Sunday service since the shooting incident, Paster Joel Osteen delivered a sermon focused on “restoration and healing.” The atmosphere was heavy with emotion as Osteen preached hope to his congregation and community, who were deeply affected by the incident.

Osteen stepped onto the stage for the 8:30 a.m. service. He warmly greeted the packed auditorium before leading them in a prayer to begin the service. “Lord, we think of your faithfulness, especially this week, Lord, what you brought us through,” Osteen said. “We don’t take it for granted. Your angels were watching over each one of us.”

He acknowledged that the shooting could have been more deadly, resulting in far more significant harm. “We don’t take it for granted. Your angels were watching over each one of us,” he said. 

ALSO READ: Mother-in-Law Claims Houston Megachurch Shooter Had History of Mental Illness

Osteen went on to offer prayers for the shooter’s 7-year-old boy named “Samuel,” asking God for mercy and healing. Samuel sustained a gunshot wound to the head and was taken to Houston’s Children’s Hospital in critical condition. Three days after the incident, Samuel’s grandmother, Walli Carranza, shared online that he had suffered damage to “a portion of his frontal lobe” due to the gunshot.

“Half of his right skull had to be surgically removed during two surgeries done in less than 24 hours,” Carranza wrote. “He was in cardiac arrest multiple times, and no one can determine whether he has significant brain activity,” she said.

POLL — Do You Support Stricter Gun Control Laws and Assault Weapon Bans?

During the service, the pastor got very emotional and also prayed for the shooter and her family. “I just ask you, Lord, to heal the hurts in that family,” he said. On narrating the incident, the celebrity pastor expressed his disbelief in the senseless act of violence.

“I never dreamed something like this would happen,” he said. He recounted that on that day, he had just finished a meeting and was walking to his office. People then informed him about “some kind of incident” at the church. Upon returning to his office, he received a text from Houston Police Chief Troy Finner asking if he was okay.

ALSO READ: Off-Duty Police Officers Kill Female Shooter in Texas Church

“And I texted back. I said, ‘I’m OK, but I don’t know what’s going on,'” Osteen said. He also added that the church was lucky to have law enforcement. During his address, Osteen also took a moment to acknowledge the bravery and dedication of the church’s security team, referring to them as “heroes.”

When it was time to preach, Osteen delivered a sermon on the concept of defining moments. He spoke about how moments like this could make someone choose to live in fear.

“That’s where we are at Lakewood,” Osteen said. “This troubled woman came in and tried to harm. This is a critical moment. As a church, we can shrink back; it’s dangerous, let’s hide our life. Let’s go under the radar.’ But this is a time to shine brighter than ever, to share more hope, to dig down deep and say, ‘We will not fear, for our God is stronger, our God is greater,” he concluded.

You Might Also Like:

Rep Mike Turner Sparks Backlash Over National Security Threat Statement

“Stop Interrupting Me!” Judge Slams Trump Lawyer Trying to Move Hush-Money Trial

Texas to Arrest and Deport Illegal Migrants

Fox News Announces Plans to Host Nikki Haley Town Hall Amid Upcoming South Carolina Primary

Texas-Based Conservative Group Tells Judge It Lacks Evidence to Back Illegal Ballot Stuffing Claims

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Previous ArticleBiden Blames Putin for Alexei Navalny’s Death, Claims He “Is Responsible”
Next Article Lindsey Graham Suggests Designating Russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism Under US Law

Related Posts

General

Jessica Alba Paid Tribute to Estranged Husband Cash Warren on First Father’s Day After Their Split

June 19, 2025
Entertainment

Justin Bieber Tweaks Instagram Post After Revealing Argument Amid Hailey’s Vogue Moment

May 26, 2025
Entertainment

Singer Chris Brown Arrested in the UK for an Alleged Assault Incident From 2023

May 20, 2025
Latest Posts

Exes Megan Fox and MGK Unveil Their Baby Girl’s Name Following ‘Celestial Seed’ Mix-Up

June 20, 2025

Jessica Alba Paid Tribute to Estranged Husband Cash Warren on First Father’s Day After Their Split

June 19, 2025

King Charles’ Father’s Day Message 2025: Subtle Nod to Prince Harry Sparks Speculation of Royal Reconciliation

June 18, 2025

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Facing Turbulent Times in Their Relationship

June 17, 2025

Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre Make Romance Official with a Kiss During His 31st Birthday Celebration

June 16, 2025

Miley Cyrus Opens Up About Healing ‘Messy’ Family Bonds After Years of Turmoil

June 13, 2025

DDG Files Restraining Order Against Halle Bailey

June 10, 2025

Cause of Death Revealed for Kylie Jenner’s Hairstylist Jesús Guerrero

June 5, 2025
About
About

We’re a news, entertainment and lifestyle hub that is dedicated to giving you quality insight on the latest lifestyle news, movie and TV news, celebrity news and lots more.

Contact us: info@gistfest.com

MOST POPULAR

Alina Nikitina: Everything We Know About the Russian Model

October 4, 2023

Jennifer Rauchet: Inside the Life of Pete Hegseth’s Wife

August 30, 2023

Jacob’s Ladder Piercing: All You Need To Know

July 21, 2023

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox!

Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
  • Disclaimer
  • About us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contribute & Advertise with Us
© 2025 GistFest. All Rights Reserved.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.