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.

Monday, October 10, 2011

Weekend Tour in the East

We've booked the weekend of November 4, 5, 6 in the East.  We hope you'll come see us somewhere.  Spread the word about the music and the message of Bittersweet Gospel Band, bringing people, cultures, and followers of Jesus together for something good every time! Post it to your facebook friends!!

Friday, November 4, Antioch Church of the Brethren, Rocky Mount, VA, Renewal Service
Saturday, November 5, Hagerstown Church of the Brethren, Hagerstown, MD, Concert
Sunday, November 6, Roanoke First Church of the Brethren and Renacer Fellowship, Roanoke,VA., 4 PM