meanderings of a restless wanderer

My friend and co-laborer Jamie Petersen had her last Sunday with us yesterday. She is moving to Minnesota to be closer to her fiance Chris whom she will marry in April.

For those of you lucky enough to know Jamie my words may seem like reiterations of things you already know. However, for those of you who do not not Jamie, trust me when I say, you are missing out.

Jamie is a rare person who captivates people not only through song but by the mere fact of who she is. She is someone who cares for the people around her, cares for the people she is leading, and cares for truth being presented through worship. She is gifted in ways many only wish but maintains a humility of someone who knows that the gifts she has are not her own.

Even though she lost to me and Rachel at FRIENDS trivia, and even though she pointed out all of my spelling and grammar mistakes of which there are many, I could not have asked for a better co-laborer than her to begin this journey that is Revolution Downey.

Jamie will be missed by many, but she can rest knowing that she will always have family here in So. Cal that she can count on. Make sure you visit her blog and leave lots of comments so she remembers who all of us (the coolest people she will ever know) are.

Jamie, as you enter into this new chapter know you are loved by many and will always have the support of your fellow Revolutionaries.

Yesterday Revolution held their Christmas services at 2 different locations welcoming over 900 adults and children.  In the 8 years I have been active in ministry I have never been  apart of such a unique Christmas service.  For those of you that came, you know exactly what I mean.

It was awesome!  The people that came to both campuses were challenged, entertained, and had a whole bunch of fun as they watched a 30 minute production a 15 minute teaching film and some rocking music.

The production that was written and directed by my friend Evan was intense to say the least.  At times it was like watching Trainspotting.  For 30 minutes you see this guy, who has basically lost his marbles, kidnap 3 different individuals to find out the truth of Jesus was.  There was rope, gags, blindfolds, screaming, gunshots…yeah not your typical Christmas production…but it all served a beautiful purpose and ending.

Next week we finish up our Christmas series “He Will Be Called” and I again am lucky enough to be able to do the teaching film.  Then in January we begin our brand new series QT: Learning to Slow Down in a Frantic World.  I am looking forward to this message series a great deal and I think it is the perfect way to kick off the New Year.

All that said…I hope everyone out there has a great Christmas.  God Bless.