It’s Christmas around these parts, and this season in particular is different for Jen, me and our community at Jacobs Well. Things are changing at the church we love so much. New people bring new ideas and new perspective. That isn’t always bad. Sometimes it is.

One thing Jacobs Well hasn’t employed this Christmas (yet…wait for it) are the phenomenal skills of one Welsh lad named Andy Michael. Last year Andy created three short films for Advent that correlated with the sermon each week. As I recall, the sermons revolved around the theme of liberation.

I took some time to go back and watch those films, and they still give me chills. You should do the same. You can find them here. If you have the time listen to the sermons that go along with each film. And I dare you to not be moved. If you don’t have the time for all three right-a-way, at least check out the film from week three.

I caught Andy on IM today to tell him how much I missed his work this year and he hinted that I should be happy this Sunday (12/16/2007). I do believe I will. Jeremy Collins (who in high school was every dude’s worst nightmare: talented, sensitive, athletic & good looking), created a piece that showed last week at Jacobs Well featuring the Madonna and child surrounded by all the major brands of our time. I am told this theme will continue. I can’t wait.

Also, if you know Andy, perhaps you can convince him to incorporate this song somehow. If Mike King can say “shit” while giving a sermon, Andy can use any part of this song.