About the Band

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The Bittersweet Gospel Band began as an extension of Bittersweet Ministries, at the time a rehabilitation home for men in East Los Angeles. The home, founded by Pastor Gilbert Romero, was a half-way house, a safe place, where men young and old could find stability, self-discipline and healing from their broken lives as gang members, drug users, alcoholics,and the abuse they suffered from the hands of others. Pastor Gilbert came out of this same world when God called him to ministry. In the mid-1990's, the Band began to minister to the main stream of the Church of the Brethren, and to other denominational and non-denominational churches as well, with a focus on reaching out to youth and breaking down walls of cultural division. With the Band's music and Gilbert's preaching, Bittersweet concerts take on a revival atmosphere. Pastor Gilbert is a dynamic speaker and presenter, as well as a smooth vocalist, percussionist, and songwriter. Joining him since 1997 is Pastor Scott Duffey, who plays guitar, sings, and also writes some of the music. Scott and Gilbert are from different worlds, but God has put them together as a model for intercultural ministry.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

WOW!  The Spring Tour was AWESOME!  Thanks to everyone for making it such a special time. We put on 1,000 miles, but every one was a great blessing. We know that hearts were opened and we pray for every person who is dealing with something in your life that came to light in one of our concerts or services.  May God lead you through this desert time and into whatever it is that you need - peace, reconciliation, restoration, forgiveness... We (Gilbert, Scott, Kevin, Trey, and Jose) were blessed by all of you and we thank you for your support and encouragement, too. 
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