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.
OUR ONGOING ANTI-RACISM WORK
Exploring the life and work of Prathia Hall Wynn
Womanist, theologian, ethicist, and civil rights activist
Through the Anti-Racism Network, Vernon Blair, who spoke at Good Shepherd last year, shared this Substack post about one of the first women to be ordained in the American Baptist Churches. She had a close connection to Martin Luther King Jr. and was one of the first womanists. The post is titled “Prathia Hall and the Dream.”
In connection with womanism, members of the church will be attending the online sessions of the Alliance for Baptists Annual Gathering, titled “I Met God and She’s a Black Woman: Womanism and Traditions of Resistance,” taking place March 28–30. Participants can join online or attend in person in Washington, DC.
Journey Through Lent
Lent is a season of reflection, repentance, and spiritual growth, spanning 40 days from Ash Wednesday (March 5 this year) to Easter. During this period, we are invited to draw nearer to God through prayer, fasting, and acts of service. It’s a time to meditate on the life, ministry, and ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, preparing our hearts for the joy and renewal of His resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week and commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. As he entered the city, crowds waved palm branches and shouted, “Hosanna!” recognizing him as the promised King and Savior. This moment of celebration quickly transitions into a week of reflection on Christ’s passion, sacrifice, and ultimate victory.
On Palm Sunday, we remember both the joy of Jesus’ arrival and the somber path he was about to walk toward his crucifixion. It’s a time to reflect on how we welcome Jesus into our lives and consider how we can follow him more faithfully. Together, we enter this holy season with hearts full of gratitude and anticipation for the gift of new life in Christ.
Amen!
Original Title: Entrée triomphale du Christ à Jérusalem
Then he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.”
Luke 8:48
(for context read Luke 8:43-48)