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
Ever wonder what George Washington thought about religious liberty?
George Washington, “Letter to the United Baptist Churches in Virginia,” May 1789
“If I could have entertained the slightest apprehension that the Constitution framed in the Convention, where I had the honor to preside, might endanger the religious rights of any ecclesiastical society, certainly I would never have placed my signature to it; and if I could now conceive that the general government might ever be so administered as to render the liberty of conscience insecure, I beg you will be persuaded that no one would be more zealous than myself to establish effectual barriers against the horrors of spiritual tyranny, and every species of religious persecution. For you, doubtless, remember that I have often expressed my sentiment, that every man, conducting himself as a good citizen, and being accountable to God alone for his religious opinions, ought to be protected in worshipping the Deity according to the dictates of his conscience.” (Source)
If you are curious about what the other Founding Fathers thought about the separation of church and state, read their thoughts here.
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
‘He saves the needy from the sword in their mouth; He saves them from the clutches of the powerful. So the poor have hope, and injustice is silenced.’
In Job 5:15-16, we’re reminded of God’s deep care for the vulnerable. These words show us how God protects those who are hurting and oppressed, bringing hope to the hopeless and ensuring that justice will ultimately triumph.