July 21, 2009

A New Beginning

Hello Rough Draft Fans, Friends, and Family.

Rough Draft would like to thank you for being so supportive of our ministry. We have worked hard at connecting people to the Word of God and following the call he placed on our hearts for the last six years. Rough Draft has seen the Holy Spirit do amazing things through the music and relationships we have built.

Many of you may know the story of Paul and Barnabas in the Book of Acts. They were two men of God who were called to spread the Gospel. They traveled together and brought many people to Christ. In Acts chapter fifteen, they both felt called to go their separate ways. They had done great things together but God called them to go in different directions. And, they did even greater things for the Kingdom through their parting.

The Rough Draft members, Like Paul and Barnabas are in a similar situation. We have been humbled to see God’s blessings along our journey as a band, and we are so glad that we have been able to see the fruits of this ministry grow. We have heard countless stories of people being touched by the words that were spoken or a song that was played and we are all extremely honored to know that God was willing to use a bunch of goof balls like us to do His work. Even though it’s time for the Rough Draft members to go our separate ways we pray that, just like Paul and Barnabas, even greater things will be done to further the Kingdom of God through the Father’s plan for each of us.

At the end of July one path is ending but four new ones begin. Andrew feels God has called him to continue the ministry by pursuing a solo career and will continue under the name Andrew Witt. Pedro also plans to continue in this ministry using his percussion skills and infectious smile as drummer. Adam and Dave will seek God’s plan for their lives and we pray that God continues to use them in mighty ways.

This is really not the end but a new beginning and we are very excited to see what God has planned for all of us. In the very near future you will begin to see the transition from Rough Draft to Andrew Witt. You will notice some familiar songs and get to hear some new ones. We ask for your prayers and support of all members of Rough Draft. We would like to thank all members, past and present, which have made Rough Draft what it is today: Dave, Adam W., Pedro, Andrew, Drew, Brent, Ben and Adam G.

Proverbs 3:5-6 holds a special place in the hearts of the Rough Draft members and we want to leave you with this verse.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your path straight."

Rough Draft - Andrew, Pedro, Dave and Adam

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