Comments for Aubrey Brown centennial at http://pres-outlook.com , comment 1 to 1 out of 1 comments http://pres-outlook.com Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:15:57 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://pres-outlook.com/opinion/editorials/7384-aubrey-brown-centennial.html#comment-4059 I wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your "editor's outlook" article in the May 5 edition, focusing on Aubrey Brown. Aubrey and Sarah were dear friends to Peggy and me. I knew them when I was growing up in Richmond, and some of their children are still good friends - our having served on Presbytery youth councils and going to college together. But these two saints of the church were especially attentive and caring to Peggy and me during my 12 years as president of PSCE. Rarely if ever did they miss a function to which they were invited to our home, when we were hosting some church or political dignitary, or a committee of the denomination. Frequently one or both of them would come to my office, and sit down to talk over some issue facing the denomination or their vision for PSCE. I loved them both, and was as smitten by Sarah's warmth and insight as I was impressed, inspired and frightened of the man. His straightforward manner contrasted greatly with my "desire to please" and I learned a great deal from him concerning the need to be forthright in my convictions. After much conversation concerning his desire to continue his and Sarah's legacy (my words - not his) the two of them established several scholarships to be given by PSCE at the General Assembly - to churches who distinguished themselves in such areas as children's ministry or youth work. They always wanted to be sure that their focus on the true meaning of ministry in the church was carried forth. They wanted little or no attention focused on them, although I did persuade Aubrey to let us use Sarah's name in one of the scholarships. He did it reluctantly, but with that shy smile and those twinkling eyes - for his love of his bride was the stuff of legends. So, due to my personal schedule delaying my readings of the May OUTLOOKS until we were at the beach last week, I wanted to express my heartfelt appreciation to you for celebrating Aubrey as you did. And by the way Jack, Aubrey would be proud of your leadership of the OUTLOOK, and I believe he would agree with me that you are indeed enriching the church again through your most effective leadership. We, as a church, are fortunate to have had Aubrey's leadership, and equally fortunate to have yours. Thank you. Heath Rada - Heath Rada Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:11:51 +0100