Dr. Michael
Guido Passes Away
Michael
Guido, known affectionately around the
world as "The Sower" is now in
heaven rejoicing with old friends and new
acquaintances whom he met for the first
time as a result of his life-long
ministry. Quietly, on Saturday February
21st, 2009 after a final, peaceful day in
Candler County Hospital, and surrounded
by family and friends, at 9 PM he slipped
gently and gracefully into the presence
of His Lord and Saviour. His life was
grounded in a selfless ministry which he
shared completely with his beloved
Audrey, his wife of sixty-six years.
Together they traveled extensively
throughout the United States, conducting
evangelistic crusades until they were
involved in a near-fatal automobile
accident. Following a lengthy stay in an
Atlanta hospital God moved in their
hearts to begin a radio ministry while
returning to Metter, Georgia.
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| From that seemingly
simple decision, a radio program is now
broadcast on 435 radio stations and has
evolved into a television ministry that
is carried on one hundred television
stations as well as cable and satellite
systems and the Armed Forces Radio and
Television Network. Each month nearly
32,000 homes receive Sower publications,
and the popular "Seeds From the
Sower" is published in over 1,500
newspapers. Wikipedia states that Metter,
Georgia, "may best be known as the
home of ‘The Sower’ who has delivered
short evangelical Public Service
Announcements on late-night television
shows nationwide for decades. His studios
are located at Guido Gardens, where a
large holiday light show takes place each
Christmas season. The multiple camera
angles and delightful introduction music
in his commercials are of high
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Although
94 years old at the time of his death, Mr. Guido
was working on three new projects. One was a
cartoon strip for children, another was a crisis
ministry intervention team that would be
available to respond to accidents, natural
disasters and emergency situations wherever they
occur. However, his most important concern in the
last moments of his life was for his Guido Center
for Christian Training. He deeply believed that
training others to do what he did in ministry and
in serving His Lord would be the greatest legacy
he could leave. His final vision was to construct
a classroom for the Center and name it the Audrey
F. Guido Educational Building. In fact, the final
prayer that he prayed in public with two of his
friends was that "God would give me this
mountain to train soul-winners." To
accomplish his dream, the Ministry is suggesting
that donations to build the facility be made to
the Guido Evangelistic Association in lieu of
flowers.
There was
a viewing of Dr. Guido in the Hamstra Worship
Center on the campus of Guido Gardens on
Saturday, February, 28, 2009 from 10:00 a.m.
until 8:00 p.m. A service of praise and worship
for the countless "Friends of the
Sower" was held on Sunday, March 1, 2009, at
3:00 p.m. in a tent erected on the Campus.
"Mr. Michael" is survived by his wife
Audrey and Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Guido, his
brother and "sister-in-love".
"Larry" is his successor and the
president of the Guido Evangelistic Association.
Share
Your Memories of The Sower:
If you
would like to leave a comment about the
impact The Sower has had on your life,
you may do so on a special page set up
for that express purpose: Michael
Guido Legacy. This
is your opportunity to share how his
ministry has touched you over the years.
Also go there to read some of the
comments.
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News
outlet stories and tributes: WTOC
1,
2, 3, 4 / WSAV, / Statesboro
Herald_1, 2, 3, 4, / The
Metter Advertiser / The
Augusta Chronicle_1, 2, 3 / Savannah
Morning News_1, 2, / 103.7
WBMZ audio tribute
Friend of
the ministry Tim Redding Jr. has set up a Michael
Guido Memories group on Facebook for
members to share their comments.
Bill T.
Akers has posted photos he took during the
memorial service here.
Photo courtesy of the
Statesboro Herald and Holli Deal Bragg
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Dr. Michael Guido's
Life Is Honored
Memorial Service:
Dr. Guido's Memorial Service was held
Sunday, March 1st at 3 PM in the tent at
Guido Gardens
Read
the WTOC and the Statesboro
Herald stories on the
funeral.
Click here to view a
12 minute memorial video that was played
during the viewing on Saturday.
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Please note: two new DVDs are
now available. First, a video of the Memorial
Service held on March 1st, 2009, in the tent with
hundreds gathered to commemorate a life lived to
the fullest for the Savior. Second, a video
entitled "Two Lives, One Ministry,"
illustrating the lives of Michael and Audrey
Guido using seldom-seen photos and newspaper
articles, accompanied by the music of Archie
Jordan. You may get both of the DVDs at the Seed
Publications site.
Read about
the July 18 graveside service as Dr. Guido was
laid to rest, by going here.
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