How good is it to know you? The Good Samaritan Baptist Church extends a warm welcome. It stands at 6148-50 Lansdowne Avenue in Philadelphia. This church is more than bricks and mortar. It is a family.
Good Samaritan Baptist Church is small enough to know you. It is also big enough to help you. Each member reaches one and teaches one. The church’s motto reflects its close-knit community. It embodies a spirit of fellowship.
Reverend Walter L. Hackett founded the church. He is now Pastor-Emeritus. Minister Marvin Blaylock is the current pastor and teacher. He was born in 1945 as one of eleven children.
Minister Blaylock is a devoted husband to First Lady Thelma M Perkins. He is a father of four. He has 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Family is important to him.
Minister Blaylock’s journey is inspiring. He attended Philadelphia Public Schools. He completed programs at The Opportunity Industrialization Center. He also attended Community College of Philadelphia and The University of Pennsylvania. In 1993, he graduated from The Bethlehem School of the Bible. He completed the Christian Research and Development Program.
Before leading Good Samaritan Baptist Church, Minister Blaylock served in the United States Army. He was honorably discharged in 1965. He is a retired carpenter and contractor.
Minister Blaylock founded The Overcomer’s Thru Christ Outreach Ministry. It operates at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital of Philadelphia. He serves with Imani Anti-Violence Youth. He is involved with Shepherds In the Street. He is on the Executive Board of the 34th Wards, 11th Division.
Minister Blaylock joined Good Samaritan Baptist Church under Rev. Walter L. Hackett. He served as a deacon. He was Superintendent of Sunday School. He directed Vacation Bible School. In 1991, he was licensed to preach. In 1997, he was ordained by The West Philadelphia and Vicinity Ministerial Forum. He served as Secretary, Vice President, and President.
In 2003, Minister Blaylock became Pastor. He introduced several ministries. These include Nurses Support Unit. There is also a Computer Class, Prayer Warriors and a Youth Ministry. He started a New Member’s Class. He also formed a Praise & Worship Team. Also the Leadership Council, Children of GOD Youth Choir, Good Samaritan Praise Dancers. He birthed the Women of Praise, Prayer and Purpose Ministry. Not forgetting the Men’s Ministry.
The church has Out-Reach Ministries. They participate in the Philadelphia Coalition Walk Against Hunger. They supported a Housing Project for Hurricane Katrina victims. They give to Brown’s Shop Rite. The church extends help from West Philadelphia to Liberia.
Minister Blaylock leads The Good Samaritan Baptist Church Male Chorus. His favorite hymn is Christ Is All. His life scripture is Psalms 46:1. God is our refuge and strength. He is a very present help in trouble.
Good Samaritan Baptist Church offers service times. You can contact them by phone or email. They would love to hear from you. The Good Samaritan Baptist Church family hopes you will visit. They pray that something on their site will bless your life.