We have the Jesup Reverse Rebellion this Saturday and then Sunday we have national recording artist Eddie James coming to the church to do morning worship and lead worship at Rescue!
Pretty exciting stuff!
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Sep
09
Exciting week!!!
11
Aug
09
The most I’ve ever cried…
One year ago a really good friend of mine and his family went through a very trying time… I posted this on August 12, 2008 in the early afternoon after being up for almost 2 whole days… I titled it “The Most I’ve Ever Cried” when I originally posted it and I wanted to share it as a reminder for me and all of you who prayed and helped save Baby Zoe’s life…
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Monday started out normal.
Up until 9pm nothing seemed out of the ordinary.
Then at 9pm my friend Jim’s wife Carmen felt sick. Being 8 months pregnant Jim was concerned so out of an abundance of caution they went to the hospital. I stayed back with Jim’s 6 year old son Isaac.
Around 10pm I got a call… “Brian grab Isaac and get to the hospital as fast as you can”…
So I did.
I went 95mph+ on some of the back country roads. The whole time I prayed and listened to worship music and hoped for the best.
I went into the emergency room and was taken up to the birthing center.
The mood was somber and sad yet prayerful. Some of Jim’s friends were walking around the hallways praying for the rooms and doctors, others stayed in a waiting room to watch his Isaac and Katelyn, and a few simply stood outside of the room waiting for the news.
The news came. Bad news.
The baby wasn’t breathing on it’s own, the babies heart wasn’t working right, it needed 2 blood transfusions, and ultimately the hospital in Vidalia, Ga was not equipped to save the baby.
Two hours away in Savannah a team was assembled. Specialists were called in and an ambulance left to pick up the baby in Vidalia. For a few hours all we could do was wait.
I cried. I prayed. I was scared. I was hopeful.
How do you tell a 6 year old boy or a 2 year old girl that their new little baby sibling might not make it?
I texted everyone and anyone with the urgent prayer request. The ladies were going to stay in Vidalia with Carmen while the guys headed to Savannah.
At 3am the team of specialists had stablized the baby enough to move it to Savannah. As they rolled the huge machine with the little life inside I could see it’s heart beating and it’s breathing. I looked at it’s miniature hands and tiny little feet and tears shot out from my eyes.
I rode in Jim’s car as we followed the ambulance going over 100mph. We weaved through highway traffic while praying and listening to the new Hillsong CD… these lyrics still echo in my heart from that drive…
“All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship”
We arrived at the hospital and ran into the ICU unit for babies. The doctor came in and said that many of the previous complications and problems were gone. There was no evidence of ear or eye damage, the heart was doing ok, the lungs were still bad but getting better, and the situation went from “it will take a miracle of God to save this baby” to “the miracle has begun”.
From 5am until 11am I stayed with Jim. Watching the stuff in the waiting room, taking phone calls for him, and going in to visit the baby. Once again I prayed, I cried, I nodded off to sleep, and as the day went on I began to feel more and more at peace.
Jim and his wife Carmen got a chance to talk privately before Jim left early this morning and he said that during that talk all they talked about was how they knew God was in charge either way and whether the baby died or lived God was going to get the glory.
Around 11:30 Tuesday morning we left the hospital to get some food and find a hotel to sleep in.
Tonight more tests come in… this little baby is still putting up a fight…. please keep praying…
Please comment on here or text me or get in touch if you are praying so I can let Jim know how many people are helping his baby fight the fight.
28
Jul
09
New ways to keep in touch…
Here are some new links for how to stay in touch with me…
http://www.facebook.com/briandbuchanan
http://twitter.com/briandbuchanan
Both these sites I can update via my cell phone and I try to do so multiple times a day so you can keep a tab on where I am and what I am doing!
10
Jul
09
Whew…
I know it’s been a while so let me catch you up…
I just wrapped up week 3 of 4 week of doing video for the church camp in Tifton, Georgia… last week we had over 500 kids (age 9-11) and this coming week its age 12-14 so its crazy!!! We have made some crazy videos and I posted a few of them at youtube.com/brianwashed so check them out (chasing ducks).
Just finalized some more dates for events I’m running media for or I’m helping chaperone… There are a dozen or so more events scheduled around the country that just aren’t finalized enough to share but August and September look to be pretty busy, October will include one trip to Ohio, and November will include a trip to Onething in North Carolina, a trip to the Youth Leaders convention in Atlanta, and Thanksgiving in Ohio plus a few more Reverse Rebellion events and Warfare (the new name for Brandon Holt’s band that I run media for)…
July 23rd– Reverse Rebellion meeting in Jesup
July 24th– mall Scavenger Hunt @ 6pm
July 31st – Aug. 1st– Southside Leadership Retreat
Aug. 7th– Back to School Lock-In @ 9 PM
Aug. 17th– WarFare @ the Edge in Vidalia 7:30pm
Aug. 22nd– WarFare @ Azalea City in Valdosta Time: TBA
Aug. 29th– REVERSE REBELLION SAVANNAH!!!!
12
May
09
A long awaited update…
Life here in Savannah is continuing at a crazy pace… the church I am is keeping me busy with designs for flyers and the bulletin and sermons, plus I am one of the creative directors of a new city-wide service called Rescue that we host at our church for all students in or around Savannah, plus I am one of the creative directors for a national conference tour called Reverse Rebellion that is set to kick off in a few months, plus I travel with Brandon Holt and his band to run media for their concerts/worship-events, plus I still run all the media for the South Georgia Church of God campground, plus I still help install and purchase Audio and Video equipment for churches nationwide, and I also still do graphic design and web design and video production for churches nationwide.
Basically I’m booked through July with something big or crazy big every week and even after that I’m waiting to hear back on like 20 things… but I like being busy.
I am excited to make it home for a few days to be with my family and see my brother graduate HS. I’ll be in Ohio June 4-6 and I might stay the 7th for church at BCC or something
Anyways that’s all I got time for… peace!
28
Apr
09
The Next Few Months
May 1- Reverse Rebellion
May 15-16- SGACOG event
May 22- Wedding
May 26- Running Media for a concert
June 4-6- Ohio trip
June 7-12 – SGACOG event
June 21-26- SGACOG camp
June 28-July 3- SGACOG camp
July 5-10- SGACOG camp
July 12-17- SGACOG camp
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Apr
09
Reverse Rebellion
Friday May 1 at 7pm a movement will begin in the outskirts of Savannah, Georgia.
A ragtag group of renegade young people will commit themselves to rebelling against our cultures rebellion from God.
Television, Hip Hop/Top-40 music, Movies, Sexuality, Cutting, Abortion, and other relevant topics to young people today will be discussed in ways very few people are willing to talk about.
This event is a one night event, it is 100% free, and it is open to anyone from anywhere.
It will be available to watch online for free on our website which is ReverseRebellion.com
You will be able to get more info online soon!
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This event and all of our speakers and musical acts are available to be booked this summer/fall. For information contact Brian Buchanan at brian@shiftcreative.org
08
Apr
09
Martyrdom
I haven’t shared a whole lot of stuff recently… mostly because of time and my crazy schedule… it seems like I’m out on the road half of my life doing events or attending events and the days I am in town I am working 24/7 on projects.
The little bit of down town I’ve had and the vision that God has been birthing in my soul and in the hearts and minds of the people in my circle is incredible. A movement is brewing, a change is coming, and for the first time in my life I can honestly say that the decision to move along with what this vision entails is a life or death decision.
We are about to take on the most violent, vulgar, and yet most influential sector of society. We are about to call a generation to radically change their music consumption habits. Through a movement called “Reverse Rebellion” we are going to expose the lies and share the truth about top 40 and hip-hop and that whole style/culture/religion. Through a series of messages and resources we are going to put it all on the line to get the truth out.
The people we’re against are violent, they are wealthy, they are powerful, and they’ll want us gone. I’m ok with that. I know where I am going and I’m willing to make that sacrifice if need be. I know my family and close friends reading this might have a different view but this has to be done. I’m tired of kids knowing more about Flo Rida’s lyrics then they know about the Bible. I’m tired of hearing 10 year old girls singing “If you seek Amy” by Brittany Spears. Through connections with Lecrae, Tye Tribbett, and Mali Music we will have a challenging yet engaging event that hopefully we can bring to a city near you.
Check out http://reverserebellion.com and keep checking back for updates as we launch this movement and tour and get in touch if you want to bring this event to your area.
04
Apr
09
T-Shirt Designer needed
I am looking for someone to design a shirt… We can pay between $50 and $100 for the design
We want something similar to what you’d find at a RUE21 or Pac-Sun with the words “You See Dry Bones. We See An Army” … this is for a youth group so while we want something hip and modern looking it has to be appropriate. If interested email brian at brian@shiftcreative.org or call him at 9372879845 during normal business hours
04
Apr
09
The last week or so…
1. The Ramp was amazing! The youth group is still on fire after it!
2. Having my mom come visit was fun! Although she told embarrassing stories to my housemates and friends… but it was fun showing her around savannah and hanging out
3. That shooting in Binghamton I think will start a trend as more and more people are laid off.
4. Tonight I am going to see Madea Goes To Jail with some of the leaders and students of ONE80
That’s all for now!
