Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Here & There 6-19-07


Glory To God Christian School Board President Pastor Rich Ienuso, left, with David Carillo.
Carrillo Gives Healing Message To A Hurting World

Internationally recognized Christian musician, speaker and author David Carillo told those attending his June 8 concert at the Glory To God Christian School that he has been on the road full time since 1990 "offering the Body of Christ in a ministry of 'Hope and Healing' that has bridged the gap between age and denominations."
With his message and music David told how he was labeled with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (A.D.H.D.), rejected by his peers, told by his choir teacher that he could not sing on pitch and that his struggle with dyslexia would have brought most individuals defeat and a life of misery.
But not so for David Carillo as was evidenced by his June 8 Liberty performance.
Two of his own songs from his CD "A Journey with the Wind" have gained national attention. Dave Dravecky, former all-star pitcher, uses the son "A Servant's Prayer" in his book "Portraits in Courage," and in April 1999 David was requested to share his song, "Trust in You" for the memorial service at Cory Depooter who lost his life in the Columbine shooting.
David tells the story of his birth in Los Angeles in the winter of 1965 to Mike and Mary Carrillo and that during his early childhood his parents' marriage was on the rocks, but that as a result of a good church relationship and their religious growth their marriage was saved.
At the age of eight, after attending a revival service, David realized that God was sending him a message that when he grew up he would also sing and preach.
The learning disabilities and facing rejection everyday did not deter David and he continued to practice everyday. At the age of 17 he picked up his first guitar and began to play and David realized that God had given him a gift to hear music, since he never learned how to read sheet music. He credits his Lord as giving him the ability to play and sing what he heard in his head and heart.
In 1985 Carrillo was a part of a recording with Maranatha Music entitled "Hi-Tops." In 1989 he recorded his first solo album, "In The Quiet Moments," and in 1991 moved to Portland, Oregon and began his own label, "Gentle Wind Music."
Now making his home in Indianapolis, IN, his speaker, worship leader, author, songwriter and singer has produced 13 albums, tours internationally and is ministering to numerous Christian denominations through workshops, concerts and speaking engagements.
His book, "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made--My Christian Journey with ADHD" is a must read.
Having been on the road full-time since 1990, Michael relates to everyone he meets how is Lord opens new and exciting doors for him to share the "life-changing and healing message of Jesus Christ to a hurting world."
His praise and worship music was a welcomed message to those attending the Liberty concert and his own personal faith story made for a rewarding evening at Glory To God Christian School.
Gentlewind Music Ministry can be reached at 317-767-4215 or at http://www.gentlewindmusic.com/

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