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.

Saturday, September 27, 2014

FALL BITTERSWEET GOSPEL BAND TOUR

We hope to see you on our Fall Tour 2014.  Here is our schedule:
October 22 - Dupont Church of the Brethren, Dupont, Ohio - 7 PM
October 23 - Ashland Dickey Church of the Brethren, Ashland, Ohio - 7 PM
October 24 - Freeburg Church of the Brethren, Ohio - 7 PM
October 25 - Maple Spring Church of the Brethren, Hollsopple, Pennsylvania - 7 PM
October 26 - New Enterprise Church of the Brethren, New Enterprise, Pennsylvania - 10:30 AM
October 26 - Manor Church of the Brethren, Boonsboro, Maryland - 4:00 PM

Come worship with us!  Gilbert Romero and Scott Duffey will be joined by Trey Curry (Drums), Leah Hileman (Piano and Vocals), Jose Mendoza (Bass), David Sollenberger (Lead Guitar), Andy Duffey (Hand Percussion and Vocals).  Come hear "When Grandma Prays," and we may have something else new by then. 

"Bittersweet Lane" CDs at 2 for 1.  DVDs of "Jesus in the Line."  Hope to see you!!