Dr. Jerry Goff Attends Madison Heights Baptist Church

Sunday, September 1, 2013, was an extra special day at Madison Heights Baptist Church, as Dr. Jerry Goff dropped in unannounced to worship with our congregation.  Needless to say, I asked him to share a song with us, and he graciously agreed to share with us.  At the age of 78, his zeal, nor his ability to sing a song have diminished in the least.  Every Sunday, we expect the Holy Spirit to be in the service with us, but what a delight when Brother Goff showed up!  As everybody knows, Jerry is always obedient to the Holy Spirit when he is ministering to an audience, so when he partnered with the Holy Spirit at our church, you can guess what happened.  Yep!  The power of God came down, and many folks touched the hem of His garment as Jesus passed by.  As a true "legend" in the field of Gospel Music, it is difficult not to been in awe when Jerry is present.  His persona is larger than life, but his character reflects that of Christ's.  As most know, Dr. Goff is as adept at preaching as he is singing and songwriting.  I only have one regret, and that is that I did not ask him to share God's word with us, but perhaps on another occasion God will allow that to happen.  Honestly, Brother Goff's physical appearance is as youthful and robust as ever, and his vocal strength has never waned.  I had never met Jerry until the 2013 Gospel Legend's Reunion, although I have been a fan of his for years.  I was taken by Jerry & the Goffs after they recorded the song "Please Search the Book Again".  I heard them sing that profound song at a concert at the Paramount Theater in Ashland, Kentucky in 1975.  Jerry's influence in Southern Gospel  continues, and will be remembered long after he is gone, not only through the songs he has written, the music he's published and recorded, the TV shows he's produced and hosted, but mostly by the life he has lived for the Lord, and the souls he has won to Christ.  Now, that my friends, constitutes a "Legend"!