A recent incident involving Pastor Keion Henderson of The Lighthouse Church in Texas has sparked a lively debate on social media. During a worship service, Pastor Henderson was seen telling a woman in the congregation to hush as she loudly cried out during worship.
The video clip from the May 5 service showed Pastor Henderson with his hands raised in praise as he sang, I lift my hands and spoke in tongues. A female member of the choir, who was standing at the back of the stage, was heard repeatedly screaming. At one point, the pastor made his way over to her and said, Shh, hey, stop it. Hush, hush, and snapped his finger at her. As Henderson made his way back to the center of the stage, he then stated, Silence in the name of Jesus. The only voice I want heard is his.
The incident has sparked mixed reactions online. Some people online who claimed to be members of the church shared that the
individual routinely puts on that same act every week. One person alleged that she has become audibly louder with every service, leading many to believe it is not the Lord's spirit moving her to lose herself in the moment.
However, not everyone was onboard with Hendersons manner of quieting her down. One person's judgment of him read, He operates in the spirit of self smh. Another said that instead of snapping his finger, he should have prayed for her.
This incident serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between personal expression and communal worship. It raises questions about the appropriate etiquette during worship services and the role of church leaders in maintaining this balance. While some may view Pastor Hendersons actions as necessary to maintain order during the service, others see it as an overstep.
As the debate continues, one thing is clear this incident has sparked a conversation about worship, respect, and the role of church leadership that is likely to continue for some time.