A Gospel band of Salesian Youth Movement
Vision: Youth evangelization and catechises through music ministry
Preamble: To Spread The Joy Of The Gospel Through Music, Praise And Worship, Inner Healing And Breaking Of The Word.
History And Formation Of The Band: This gospel band is the result of time spent in prayer and reflection to make the youth ministry more effective for today. The band was launched five years ago at Don Bosco Matunga Mumbai, India with a concert ALIVE on 6th March 2016. Since then it has continuously kept on meeting to grow into this ministry. Regular prayer meetings, adorations, intercessory prayers, praise and worships have helped the band members to imbibe a mind-set of a gospel minister. We play only gospel music.
Highlights: The band over the last five years has grown and been invited to, Churches, Diocese youth events in different parts of the country, National youth event, Online International event, Goodness TV & Shalom TV, Maharashtra state TV channel – DD Sahyadri.
Also has produced original gospel songs like, Mahan, Hai Yeshu Naam, In His Presence etc and will soon be releasing other original productions.
Responses of Beneficiaries:
“There were times when I needed answers from God and I got them through gospel songs. Music has a therapy to Heal and I experienced it at a praise and worship session of Echoes of Zion Ministries. That experience was just magical and a reminder that God is still with me.” – Marilyn Pereira
“Music helped me 'Connect with God' more personally and deeply. Recently I have been listening to the youth gospel band 'Echoes of Zion Ministries'. They are inspiring in the way they conduct the praise and worship. I keep looking forward to their new releases.” - Joyline D'souza
“A few years ago my entire playlist was full of secular music but as life moved ahead, I developed a close relationship with Jesus and now my new playlist is full only with Gospel songs. Attending and following Echoes of Zion Ministries along with my friends, we not only enjoyed music but also integrated those songs in our day to day life. I believe, today, music is the bridge between Youth and the Church.” – Calvin Pereira
Making God and His Word known through music is at the heart of this ministry. We are only His instruments and are available at His service. We have committed ourselves to praise and proclaim His name and give glory to His Holy name. Amen