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Robert C. Goddard
May 9, 1917 – March 24, 2008
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Historical Sketch:
Robert C. Goddard was born May 9, 1917 near Comstock, Nebraska. He received Christ at the age of 12, but due to lack of sound doctrinal teaching, did not receive assurance of his salvation until 18 years of age. He married Helen Ayres on January 4, 1938 and in January of this year they celebrated 70 years of marriage! He was drafted in July of 1945 right after their 5th child was born. He served until December of that same year after the war had ended.
Bob had a strong desire to serve the Lord, but knew he would never meet the requirements of any organization because he was "over-populated, under-educated, and over-aged." Ken Johnson of New Tribes Mission came to speak in his church. When Bob expressed a desire to become a missionaqry, Ken handed him an application blank to fill out. Bob and Helen were accepted as missionary candidates and took their training in Fouts Springs, California in 1951. They arrived in Paraguay, South America with 7 children in 1955. Bob and Helen worked with 5 tribal groups, one of which had not previously been in contact with civilization. They served in Paraguay for 44 years and retired in Sanford, Florida at the NTM Homes in July of 1999. Bob continued writing books and blessing the lives of others until his promotion to Heaven.
Bob is survived by his wife, Helen, seven children, 19 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and 1 sister.
Our Heritage:
In the bulletin above you can see how many descendants. All children, grandchildren and most if not all great grandchildren know Christ as their Savior. Many are deeply involved in serving Him. Praise God! It basically began with our Grandpa & Grandma Goddard, the parents of Robert C. Goddard. This Godly heritage continued thru 6 generations (77 direct decendants).
"What A Joy To Serve Him!" – by R.C.G. :
Oh what joy when I learned of His grace,
What peace to rest fully in Him!
The striving all past, secure at last.
I am saved from the guilt of my sin.
In my weakness I wandered away,
Like a sheep from the shepherd astray.
By His healing touch He loved me so much,
He never will cast me away!
Chorus:
Marvelous grace of our Lord divine
Oh love without compare,
He died in my place,
My sins to erase,
I am free and under His care!
All praise to His glorious name,
By merit I’ve nothing to claim.
My boasting all past, I can at last
Give praise to the Lamb that was slain.
By His love and His grace I’m compelled,
To give Him my life and my love.
I’ll love Him for aye and serve Him today,
And praise Him for ever above.
R.C.G.
