The Rev. Lloyd L. Goodwin believed in the Des Moines Gospel Assembly Church, so much that he died last Saturday in his church, after having delivered his sermon, surrounded by his congregation. Had he not died last Saturday, he would be moderating religious services in Africa. He was to leave Monday to preach his churchs message in Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe. The Rev. Goodwin, 67, of 8521 NW 54th Ave., died Saturday at THE CHURCH of a heart attack with his congregation at his side. The Rev. Goodwin founded the Des Moines Gospel Assembly in 1963 and was leader of an association of more than 100 gospel churches worldwide. He and the Rev. Leander Ray were scheduled to leave for Africa on Mon-day to spread the Gospel Assemblys message. Ray said the Rev. Goodwin was firm and passionate in the pulpit while tender and generous in counseling. His pulpit mannerisms and his com-passion for people were unmatched, said Ray, who was a pastor at the Des Moines Gospel Assembly under the Rev. Goodwin for several years. He was THE GREATEST man Ive ever met. The Rev. Goodwin was born in Evansville, Ind. He lived in Des Moines for 33 years and watched the Gospel Assemblys membership grow steadily and helped the church build new facilities in Urbandale at 7135 Meredith Drive. The Rev. Goodwin traveled worldwide. He established churches in 30 countries. He also produced a nation-wide regular radio program and was the moderator of many religious conventions in the United States and abroad. Ray said the Rev. Goodwins faith in his mission never wavered in THE FACE OF criticism. His passion for God transcended ordinary faith, Ray said. He was the most dedicated MAN TO God Ive ever known. The, church was his life. Quoted
Posted on: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:04:15 +0000
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