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

Thanks to everyone who purchased a Bittersweet Gospel Band T-Shirt at the Staunton Church, and to all who purchased CDs.  For those of you who have the copies without the booklet, here's the set list on the CD: "Salvation in a Gospel Band;" "Through My Lord's Eyes;" "In My Father's House;" "Leah's Song;" "Beans and Rice and Jesus Christ;" "Jesus Watches Over You;" "By His Grace;" "Harvest of Blessing;" "The Butterfly Song;" "Cordero;" "Prayer of Reconciliation;" "Vive Principe de Paz;" "Jesus Loves Me - Our Tribute;" and "We All Need Friends." 
We hope you enjoy it all!
If you'd like to order one of these CDs, contact Scott at sduffey11@gmail.com.  They are $10 plus shipping.
Keep watch here for the announcement that the new CDs are ready.  They're coming soon. 
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.