Rev. Carmen Butler (the one with the moustache)'s Friends

Rev. Carmen Butler (the one with the moustache)'s Groups

Musical Gift(s):: Guitar, Bass, Keyboards when we're really desparate, and singing (sort of)

About Me:: I pastor the Allegheny Valley Church of God in New Kensington, Pa. I was saved at age 29 and entered the ministry about 5 years after that. Never thought I'd be a Christian, let alone a preacher and worship leader. Never looked back.

We started our church back in 1991 in a firehall with just me and a guitar for music. That was it for about 6 years until after much prayer and moving into an acutal church building God began to send in singers, musicians and song writers. We now have between one and three guitar players, bass, drums, conga, bass clarinet and many singers.

For those who like fingerstyle guitar I have a few lessons on wholenote.com. Just click the lessons tab and find the "sort by member" link. Click on my name and you're there. You can play some of the old hymns, they're not that hard.

Favorite Music:: Jars of Clay, Rita Springer, Twila Paris, Terry Talbot, Old School Anything, anything that lifts up the name of Jesus. I love the guitar playing of the Rev. Gary Davis, a true master on his instrument. (Don't know exactly how reverent Bro. Davis was, but that's another matter.) He has some great videos on you tube.

Favorite Bible Verses / Passages:: Whatever I need at any given moment. Right now it's "Submit yourselves therefore to God, resist the devil and he will flee from you." I often forget that first part!

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At 11:08pm on February 25, 2009, Rick Cogbill said…: Hey Carmen with the moustache, love the Crooked Preacher Blues! Nice guitar work, too. God bless you and your wife in your ministry.

At 3:13am on February 18, 2009, Valerie said…: no thank You.................Blessing, Valerie

At 3:00pm on January 12, 2009, Kathy L said…: Hi Carmen,
Bless you as you minister the love of God and build His Kingdom! Hope you're enjoying the fellowship here as much as I do!

At 1:23am on January 11, 2009, Pr. Benji Mathew said…: Of course, we have lot of problems over here but our God is faithful to us. Amidst of all the difficulties and persecution Church is growing. Our state where I serve the Lord is ruled by the hindu fanatics. Do remember us. Our prayers are also with you.

At 1:08am on January 10, 2009, Pr. Benji Mathew said…: Yes, Of course. I am a pastor of Church Of God in India. How about you?

At 1:07pm on January 6, 2009, dave said…: Hi Rev its great , i thank God for your life and pray for more of his Glory in your ministry.this is David from Ghana .West africa a wonderful place of worship.i love the Lord soo much .ido you have any friends in Africa. do you have any intentions for a holiday to preach in on of the african churches? that would be nice isn't it.
Bless You
david

At 3:52am on January 2, 2009, Junjie said…: Hi, Carmen!

Welcome to Worship the Rock! Glad to see you getting involved with the discussions here. And do check out the songs the others have uploaded, lots of great stuff! :)

At 11:35pm on December 31, 2008, Lee Altman said…: Welcome to the site. you will find alot on here. What church of God are you part of? Anderson, IN? Cleveland, TN?......