"We are a hub of individuals; inspired by the Maker, enlightened by the Word, and entranced by the music"

The So Cal Groove Fellowship started in 2001. The church I attend had small groups of every sort. There were men's motocross, book review, coffee club groups, and even a hiking group and paintballers that met. Why not something for us that where we shared a common interest and the love of God. It was birthed from a realization that other DJ's, producers and those in the scene or trying to create a scene were not getting connected. We needed a place where the importance of believers getting together and encouraging each other just as the bible says how iron sharpens iron came to fruition on a monthly basis. 

I am thankful that the meeting came about because it met many needs and we have a fun time too. There is plenty of time spent preparing for the event. dj404 is on the web updating the website, Adambomb337 is busy at his crib baking his famous Adambomb cake and I usually make reminder calls and invite people who haven't attended one.

One thing the fellowship has done is bringing people who were unsure what they should do with their particular talent. Our latest addition to the fellowship, DJ Mark B was at a point where many of us have been - that stage where you want to hang up the headphones and sell the gear because uncertainty of what to do with the decks and skill you have. He had no idea that there were these strange beings that existed on planet earth that loved God, loved music, wanted to express their talent and wanted to make a difference.

The devotional and prayer time opened hearts and brought healing. Many people don't like to share their hearts. The fellowship brought a safe place where "everyone new your DJ name" and you could feel it’s all right to struggle with whatever and you had people who cared.

Another aspect of the fellowship is when the decks are opened up and we get a chance to broadcast on the net. For many of the artists & DJ's who show up it is their first opportunity to spin live and even better to spin to an audience anywhere in the world.

A thing we just acknowledged at out last fellowship is the number one reason people don't come is lack of knowledge that this even exists. Tastyfresh.com only reaches a very small percentage of people we want to reach. Therefore we need to get the word out on a grander scale. We need MARKETING!

Our current goals for 2006 are the following:

• to create a solid mission statement of why we exist
• to create greater awareness and buzz that we exist
• create a free So Cal Groove Fellowship promo CD for distribution
• put on events and take risks
• find resources to help fund Groove Fellowship
• to develop other dj's & artists to their full potential
• to bring the Good News to those that need Jesus
  

Our encouragement to everyone who is starting a Groove Fellowship is to just do it! For those of you who have had some tread wear on your tires look back at where you have been, where you are now and improve. Most importantly get prayer! We would appreciate your prayers for what looks to be our best year ever. If there is anyone in the Southern California area please drop by. Overnight guests from out of town are more than welcome to spend the night.
 
So Cal Groove Fellowship
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dj404
Adambomb337