May 25
10:30 a.m.
We invite you to worship with us this Sunday as Reverend Stephen Guantai shares an inspiring message.
About Rev. Stephen G. Guantai
Rev. Stephen G. Guantai is an ordained minister in the Methodist Church in Kenya, where he faithfully served for several years before moving to the United States. He currently serves as Associate Pastor at Good Shepherd Baptist Church (GSBC), where he transferred his ordination.
Rev. Guantai is a co-founder of Lynnwood International Fellowship (LIFe @ GSBC)—a vibrant, monthly gathering that welcomes the international community, with a special focus on the African Diaspora. Its doors are open to people from all nations and backgrounds.
A devoted husband and father to a beautiful family, Rev. Guantai is also in the final year of his Doctor of Ministry program at the Berkeley School of Theology in California. He is deeply committed to prayer and spiritual growth, grounded in the words of 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
You’re invited
Come worship with us on Sundays at 10:30 a.m., where we sing, pray, listen to a message from Scripture, or hear from guest speakers. If children are present, they join the adults for the first half of worship and a special storytime before joining their Sunday School teacher. Throughout the year, we offer adult Sunday School, and you can visit our Worship page for the schedule and more info.
The mission of Good Shepherd Baptist Church is to be a supportive, open, growing Christian community that reaches out to all in a spirit of unconditional love. We respectfully acknowledge that our services are being held on the traditional lands of the Snohomish and other Coast Salish tribes.
FEATURED EVENT
Looking for a spiritually grounded backpacking experience?
Join us for the All Evergreen Backpacking Trip in the Mt. Baker Wilderness, June 19-22.
Some people feel closer to their Creator when they get out of the city and into the wild. If you’re one of them, we invite you to join us for the All Evergreen Backpacking Trip in the Mt. Baker Wilderness, June 19-22. The trip will be led by Rev. Dr. Jonathan Malone of Wilderness Journeys, and includes all food, common gear, and sessions before the trip where Jonathan meets individually with you to understand your spiritual walk and needs.
The cost is $800, and there are some scholarships available.
Contact Paul Schneider at the Evergreen office for more details:
253-859-2226
paul@ea-abc.org
OUR ONGOING ANTI-RACISM WORK
Carl Gipson’s Impact in Everett
I have driven past the Carl Gipson center in Everett several times and wondered who this man is who shares my mother’s maiden name especially since he has a senior center named after him. I was surprised to find out that he was a black man, and then incredibly inspired when I read his story which details his many contributions to the community of Everett and beyond.
Discover more about Carl Gipson and his lasting legacy at:
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/carl-gipson-pioneering-foe-of-racial-inequity-dies-at-95/
–Jennifer D.
Image by Shakespeare at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5978726
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