Eugene C. Godfrey, Elder

Bro. Eugene Godfrey was born in Naylor, Georgia to the late Brother Leroy A. Godfrey Sr. and Sister Eula C. Godfrey.  He obeyed the gospel on July 29, 1962, under the preaching of Brother Dual Ghant.  His childhood and young adult life was spent worshipping and serving at Southside Church of Christ, Valdosta, Ga. He began preaching the gospel September 1972.  Bro Godfrey, labored and served as Youth and Associate Minister with Brother Harvey Jackson for about seven years.  In addition to this experience he continued this ministry with Brother John W. Iverson, Sr. for another seven years.  In September of 1986, he was called by the brethren at Newsome Street Church of Christ to come and serve as their pulpit minister. He is now one of the current elders.   He accepted this request and has been a servant there for almost 24 years.  Bro Godfrey, has been married to Vivian for almost 38 consecutive years.  They have four children: LaCarra, Geneine, Joe, and KaTere, and have five wonderful grand children.
 
We have planted and watered the gospel in the hearts of many souls but glory be to God for it is Him who giveth the increase.  As we sow and reap the benefits of the word of God we shall be extremely grateful and careful to give honor, glory and praise to God, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirt...........Brother Eugene Godfrey
 
PREACH THE WORD; BE INSTANT IN SEASON, OUT OF SEASON; REPROVE, REBUKE, EXHORT WITH ALL LONGSUFFERING AND DOCTRINE............................II TIMOTHY 4:2