[Billy Cox]

Dr. Peter Wallace Day1 Atlanta, Georgia   Dear Peter:   The insightful sermon, "Insignificant Greatness", by the Reverend Mr. Stephen Lewis, no doubt raises a lot of questions in the minds of most of us. I dare say not one among us has not thought at times of having our very own fifteen minutes of fame. I think this is how we are wired. It is our natural inclination.   However, as a long time pastor, I have noticed that the truly great people in the average congregation have not been the wealthy or the well to do. Often, they were just the opposite.   For example, as a student pastor during my years at the Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, I had a delightful couple in one of my five Methodist student churches in the mountains of North Georgia. They were anything but wealthy and well to do. In fact, the husband was a member of the local Baptist Church, but he attended our church along with his wife and son. Every spring time when he planted his vegetable garden, he would plant every other row for the pastor and his family of the little Methodist Church. Then, during harvest time, this unassuming Christian gentleman, would reward the pastor and his wife with boxes of fresh vegetables on their return, late Sunday night journey back to Atlanta and to campus.   This kind hearted and thoughtful gardener never achieved notoriety or greatness across his community or state, but he made a lasting impression upon a young Methodist pastor and his wife. In their minds eye, he had long discovered the meaning of insignificant greatness. It was his way of life.   Thanks Mr. Chandler.   Thanks Peter to you and your talented staff.   Billy Joe Cox Louisville, Kentucky

[Billy Cox]

Dr. Peter Wallace Day1 Atlanta, Georgia

Dr. Carter presented a provocative and inspiring sermon. He points out that to find acceptance and genuine support in the midst of suffering, is not only a comfort to the one who suffers, but is and should be the nature and mission of a genuine Christian community.   Thanks friends.   Billy Cox Louisville, Kentucky