What is the universal language that anyone can relate to? Music. What is the first thing you think of when you worship God? Music. Guitars for Glory is a non-profit formed by Jonathan Capuano a group of friends that saw realized the potential of music and its influence in spreading the gospel. Their goal is to build up worship leaders all around the world by donating guitars and other instruments to orphanages, schools, churches and missionaries around the world. There is a video on their website showing only a small portion of the work they have been trying to do. It’s amazing to see the impact that these three guitars had on the Guatemalans that received them. Just a box with some strings to allow them to express themselves.
Each year Guitars for Glory host a festival in Rochester, the 9th for being the most concentrated and saturated city of musicians and music. With the talent that abounds throughout the city, the festival is used to raise support for the year and help Guitars for Glory raise the funds needed to supply the musicians around the world trying to glorify God with their music. There is also merchandise along with guitars owned by famous musicians such as Casey Moore of Leeland. Guitars for Glory is a great opportunity for music lovers to get involved and opens doors to further His kingdom with the passion they have.
This is a cool idea. It is a great way to provide entertainment to third world countries. I am a big believer in the fact that music can change lives and give people hope. This is a great supplement to missions and I could see it becoming new way to serve the globe. Also pretty cool that its founded in Rochester.