Bethlehem Lutheran Ministries
A Safe Place for All


We have opportunities for all ages, talent and experience to serve the Lord
and this congregation through music. Everyone is invited to participate!


"Sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things." (Psalm 98:1)



Len Geres
Worship and Music Director
len@followthestar.com

Edgar Struble
Edgar's career in music production and television was launched in the mid '70s when he began a 15-year engagement as the music director for Kenny Rogers. He has been music director and composer for the annual "Academy of Country Music Awards," and the "American Music Awards."

Tony Galla
It is very rare to find a vocalist who has mastered such diverse styles of singing. Whether it's Gospel, blues, Italian opera, big band, or caressing a beautiful ballad, Tony's passion and gift of music is always revealed in his incredible delivery of a song.




Chancel Choir
All adults are welcome to join us as we worship the Lord through song.


Praise And Worship Band
This team leads us in our contemporary Worship services.



Bethlehem Lutheran Ministries is blessed to count among our members and friends many of the finest recording artists in Southern California who generously share their talents by participating in "Jam For Jesus" - our annual FREE celebration concert presented in December, and other worship services and events throughout the year.

"Jam For Jesus" is produced and directed by the exceptional keyboardist and arranger Robby Robinson, who has worked with the biggest names in music as an instrumentalist, arranger and musical conductor... and, he was formerly the Music Minister at Bethlehem!

Craig Pilo was just named the 2007 L.A. Music Award Jazz Artist of the Year. In November of 2005, Craig joined "Rock N Roll Hall-of-Fame" singer Frankie Valli for his touring band. Craig continues touring with Frankie into 2007, but can also be seen touring with Edgar Winter, and Player. In April of 2007 Craig released a solo CD Just Play on Rue De La Harpe Records.

A mesmerizing classical soloist on all woodwind instruments and a Billboard Top-Ten Jazz Artist, internationally acclaimed recording artist Gary Herbig has done it all. His resume includes tours with Harry James and Elvis, as well as with Tower of Power and the Percy Faith Orchestra, to name a few. His two solo albums, Gary Herbig and Friends to Lovers reached the top ten on the Billboard contemporary jazz charts. He has just released his latest CD, "Montana Shooting Star".

Gary Manker and the Blues Crew features Alex Nester, a winner of the prestigeous LA Music Awards' Vocalist of the Year, a tight and swinging horn section with Russ Nester, four-part vocal harmonies featuring Eddy Navarro

Just listen to Mandie Pinto sing and you can hear firsthand her love for music and her foremost desire to communicate the hope found only in Jesus Christ. Mandie considers her musical talents a true gift from God, and uses those gifts to serve Him. Her passion is developing leaders, encouraging gifted musicians and being a light wherever the Lord plants her. Mandie is currently the Worship Team Leader at Real Life Church in Santa Clarita, CA

Richie Gajate-Garcia is a drummer, percussionist, clinician and educator. He has traveled the world and recorded with many renown artists. . Richie was voted to be one of the top Latin percussionists by his peers in the Modern Drummer Reader's Poll and one of the top Rock percussionists in DRUM! Magazine and has recorded with Phil Collins, Sting, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Diana Ross, Hiroshima, Patti Labelle, Amy Grant, Brooks and Dunn, Luis Miguel, John Denver, Art Garfunkel and many, many more.

Dana Benedict has toured the country as Annie and sung in countless musicals. She and her sister Dianne have sung on many recordings for the Lutheran Church, VBS and other children's CDs.

Rex Robinson worked with Frankie Valli from 1978 to 2000 and has toured and/or recorded with Liza Minelli, Buddy Greco, Peggy Lee and many others. Rex plays bass in the Bethlehem Praise Band and his unique version of 'Silent Night' has becom a tradition at Jam For Jesus.

Christian singer-songwriter Erica Dean has participated in many Christian concerts for retreats, mission trips and women's events and is on the Worship Team at Discovery Church in Simi Valley.

Deborah Tyler has sung at most of the Jam For Jesus concerts since the beginning in 1992. Formerly a backup singer with Frankie Valli, she has just released a new CD featuring classic hymns.

Barry Fasman - As an arranger, producer, singer/songwriter, Barry has worked with Johnny Mathis, Melissa Manchester, Diana Ross and Billy Joel.

Grammy Award winning bass trombonist Michael Millar has many credts including the LA Philharmonic, and work with Ray Charles, Harry James and Kenny Rogers. Dr. Millar is a member of the music faculty at Cal State Polytechnic University.

Harry Kim is one of the top trumpet players in the world and has toured and recorded with Phil Collins since the '80s. Harry is 'lead trumpet' on "American Idol" and has worked with many top stars in the recording industry.

Roy Wiegand has worked with the Stan Kenton and Woody Herman bands and countless other big names in his long career.

Other talented members and friends that have participated in Jam For Jesus and in our Praise Bands:
Gary Janney, Fino Roverato, Pete DeSiena, Tristan Garcia, Kathy Marshall, Amanda Ellery.




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