Dearest New Hope Family and Friends,
This very week two years ago I began serving as the Pastor of Worship at New Hope. What an adventure the last two years has been! I have made so many friends and valuable personal connections as a part of this church family and I will never forget my wonderful experience here.
I appreciate the trust that you have placed in me in my time here. One of my very first assignments was to oversee a complete stage and audio system makeover – which must have taken a lot of trust! Furthermore, you’ve trusted me as I’ve led worship at New Hope, going alongside me to the throne of God week after week. It’s humbling to be a part of something so great. What greater experience is there than to be at the feet of the God of the universe, giving Him honor and praise?
As I leave, I do so with the certainty that New Hope knows how to worship. Within this community, the act of corporate worship flourishes. I know this because each week I have looked out into a congregation and seen engaged hearts and minds, passionate about God. The passion I see at New Hope is not inspired by a worship leader or worship pastor, but by a holy and righteous God alone.
Continue to look to Him for your inspiration and He will continue to be faithful. Continue to seek His kingdom and He will make you righteous. Continue to do justly and your worship will not be in vain. God sees you, New Hope and He has a vision to prosper you, not to harm you. His plans include a hope-filled future, so seek after Him and His plans with all your heart and He will faithfully lead.
With much love and appreciation,
Rick Anderson
This very week two years ago I began serving as the Pastor of Worship at New Hope. What an adventure the last two years has been! I have made so many friends and valuable personal connections as a part of this church family and I will never forget my wonderful experience here.
I appreciate the trust that you have placed in me in my time here. One of my very first assignments was to oversee a complete stage and audio system makeover – which must have taken a lot of trust! Furthermore, you’ve trusted me as I’ve led worship at New Hope, going alongside me to the throne of God week after week. It’s humbling to be a part of something so great. What greater experience is there than to be at the feet of the God of the universe, giving Him honor and praise?
As I leave, I do so with the certainty that New Hope knows how to worship. Within this community, the act of corporate worship flourishes. I know this because each week I have looked out into a congregation and seen engaged hearts and minds, passionate about God. The passion I see at New Hope is not inspired by a worship leader or worship pastor, but by a holy and righteous God alone.
Continue to look to Him for your inspiration and He will continue to be faithful. Continue to seek His kingdom and He will make you righteous. Continue to do justly and your worship will not be in vain. God sees you, New Hope and He has a vision to prosper you, not to harm you. His plans include a hope-filled future, so seek after Him and His plans with all your heart and He will faithfully lead.
With much love and appreciation,
Rick Anderson
*printed in the bulletin at New Hope Adventist Church on September 3, 2011.
