The Newsboys have always been one of my favorite if not favorite Christian groups. There sincere love for Jesus Christ and the word of God blows me away as evidenced in the music.
God has used their lead singer, Peter Furler, to help spread the good news of Jesus Christ 'to every tribe, tongue, and nation'. Peter has decided it is his time to 'pass the baton' to Michael Tait formerly of 'dc Talk'. He is an equally gifted artist who has a heartfelt love for the gospel of Jesus Christ.
I have attached a statement from Peter that was posted out on the Newsboys website. Please pray for the transition to Michael, for Michael, and most importantly that the gospel of Jesus Christ continues to be spread through the Newsboys.
Godspeed Peter ! You will indeed be missed !
"Hello Friends,
Sorry for the delay in getting this brief statement out. As we say
around the nb camp, “I’ve been flat out like a lizard drinking.”
It’s been a busy time helping the lads with this transition, while at
the same time finishing up the recording and mixing of the new CD
in order to make the May 5th release date.
As you know, I have come to a decision that it is time to stop. I want
to thank you for your prayers and encouragement! We have had many
people write and call asking about my well-being. Thank you for your
concern! I am happy to let you know that I am not dying of some
sickness or disease, nor am I in some sort of moral or spiritual
crisis (Glory To God!). There has been no band bust-up or punch-out!
All is well! (Although now that I think of it, I did accidently render Duncan
unconscious one time in a play fight minutes before a concert!) For me,
the decision is that after traveling many thousands of miles across
land and sea for over 22 years, along with needing to constantly keep
writing and reach production deadlines–let alone feed my dog, It
was time for something to give, and my booking agent and his GPS drew the short straw!
What are my plans you ask? Well, at the moment, they are to encourage the lads in this here “passing of the baton” to Michael, as well as to continue songwriting, and most importantly, for Summer and I to
continue doing what we are all called to do–that is reach the
people that come across our path with the Love and Spirit of Jesus.
I want to thank YOU! For you have always welcomed me, from the early
days of criss-crossing the USA in a beat-up, old dodge van, to
traveling in trains, planes, ferries, ships, (and of course the
occasional motorbike) into some of the most amazing places on this
planet! Let me think: Morocco, Israel, Asia, UK, Europe, Latin America,
Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, Russia and Uganda just to name a few. Seeing your faces and hearing you sing has blessed me.
Again, many thanks!
Now, I need to ask you a favor. Please do the same for my friend,
Michael Tait. Welcome him. Michael is a statesman in our industry, and
he is who I have picked to carry on what I started as a teenager.
newsboys is more than a band to me. It is a group of people: men and
women, husbands and wives, sons and daughters pooling together their
gifts and talents, making many sacrifices, and believing that together we
are all making a difference in telling the good news of the saving
power of our Lord Jesus Christ to our generation. I am happy to say
that this has not changed.
I will continue on with the band as friend, songwriter, cheerleader, and
prayer partner.
Please enjoy the new CD, In The Hands of God. We poured our souls
into it. I sang at the top of my lungs! It is for you!
Love and Peace,
Peter Furler
Comment on it at http://www.newsboys.com
March 2009"
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