HOUSTON – Lakewood Church had its first Sunday services, since a deadly shooting took place at the megachurch one week ago.
Last Sunday, police said Genesse Moreno went into the church at about 2 p.m. with her 7-year-old son.
She had an AR15, and she began shooting in the hallway. Two off-duty law enforcement officers approached her, returned fire, and she was killed.
Moreno’s 7-year-old son and a 57-year-old man were also injured during the incident.
On Sunday, the congregation reflected on the shooting. They also said they recognized the angels that were watching over the building and the church members last week.
Church members prayed for the 7-year-old, for his family, and for Moreno.
Church leaders also spoke about some of the members of their church who became heroes last Sunday. This included pastors, a leader of the children’s ministry, the head of security, and two security officers.
Lakewood Church said their members train for instances like the one that happened last Sunday.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire was also at the service. He spoke on stage along with Houston Police Chief Troy Finner.
Finner said that in a few days, police will release video of the moments when the shooter entered the church, and the community will be impressed with the response of law enforcement and security.