Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church made a heartbreaking statement following a death that hit close to home for them.
According to The Christian Post, a staff member with Lakewood Church, Shawna Collins, was killed during the tragic plane crash that took place in Bangor, Maine, on Sunday.
Lakewood gave a statement to the Post which confirmed Collins’ death, writing:
We can confirm with great sadness that a beloved member of our church staff and treasured friend, Shawna Collins, was on the plane that crashed in Maine on Sunday evening.
The church further discussed the joy and brightness she added to the team.
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“She was a light that brightened our days, and she possessed a beautiful spirit that lifted everyone she met,” Lakewood told the Post. “We loved Shawna dearly, and we will miss her more than words can express. We pray for her entire family and offer them our love and support during this difficult time.”
Lakewood shared that Collins was not traveling for purposes related to Lakewood when she died in the plane crash.
During this time, lift Shawna Collins’ family, friends and the entire Lakewood Church community in prayer as they grieve after this heartbreaking loss.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
