CD Song Lyrics: Witness, Year Red, Semester 2, Grades 5-8 Track 1: My Home (Mary's Song) Contributor: Beki Hemingway Haven't had a moment's rest Since the baby was born Lord, you put me to the test You gave me a chance to change the world Now Joseph had a dream I guess we're on the move again Strange as it may seem I do believe you speak to him And so...here we go Lord, I am your servant If you lead, I will go Where you are, wherever you take me Is where I'll be 'Cause that's my home, you're my home The news back home is bad Many neighbors in despair Mourning children slain by Herod's men But you have led us safely away from there And we know he will keep looking But we know he will not find us Your hand is on your chosen one And it holds me in these troubled times Lord, I am your servant If you lead, I will go Where you are, wherever you take me Is where I'll be 'Cause that's my home You're my home, though we are far away From friends and family You are keeping me close 1
And your angels speak in dreams That tell us all we need to know Lord, I am your servant If you lead, I will go Where you are, wherever you take me Is where I'll be 'Cause that's my home, you're my home Contact Information www.bekihemingway.com 2
Track 2: Summer Fun in the Sun Contributor: HappyFunTime 2003 HappyFunTime Industries HappyFunTime is a comedy troupe based out of Minneapolis. They use video sketches and live improv to get people to laugh and to think about their faith in new and fresh ways. In addition to creating original comedy material for Augsburg Fortress Sunday school and VBS curriculum, HappyFunTime tours nationally, performing at youth gatherings, churches, colleges, and other events. Contact information www.happyfuntime.net Augsburg Fortress. 3
Track 3: Missing Person's Department Contributor: HappyFunTime 2003 HappyFunTime Industries HappyFunTime is a comedy troupe based out of Minneapolis. They use video sketches and live improv to get people to laugh and to think about their faith in new and fresh ways. In addition to creating original comedy material for Augsburg Fortress Sunday school and VBS curriculum, HappyFunTime tours nationally, performing at youth gatherings, churches, colleges, and other events. Contact information www.happyfuntime.net Augsburg Fortress. 4
Track 4: Wheat Field of Dreams Contributor: HappyFunTime 2003 HappyFunTime Industries HappyFunTime is a comedy troupe based out of Minneapolis. They use video sketches and live improv to get people to laugh and to think about their faith in new and fresh ways. In addition to creating original comedy material for Augsburg Fortress Sunday school and VBS curriculum, HappyFunTime tours nationally, performing at youth gatherings, churches, colleges, and other events. Contact information www.happyfuntime.net Augsburg Fortress. Track 5: Calm the Storm Contributor: David Scherer We followed Jesus and we all got on the boat Waves crashin' didn't know if we could float Big ol' storm and the boat almost broke We all shook Jesus and he finally awoke No joke the dude was literally dozin' while we're almost dyin' He was almost laughin' and we were almost cryin' He had peace in midst of the mayhem Even the wind and the waves obey him We thought that we would drown that day Jesus looked at us and said I don't get down that way You think I would let something happen when I was nappin'? I still help you held you on my lap and even when the wind was snappin' I still had your back and I ain't gonna leave it Ye of little faith just sit back and receive it Don't have to worry, it's a gift and it's free Hey Jesus can you calm me? That's real If Jesus can calm the storm and calm the sea Then Jesus can calm me 5
I got a paper due tomorrow and I'm stayin' up late My little sister's on the phone for like a couple hours straight And my parents make me mad when they tell me to wash dishes We all got our cross to bear, but what kind of cross is this? Zits on my face, anxiety is building Teachers won't listen 'cause they say we're just children Didn't even practice for my piano lesson It's crazy in this world, could this be adolescence? Gotta go to soccer but I gotta go to dinner I gotta be a student and I gotta be a winner Expectations out the wazoo Parents, I don't think y'all know what y'all do The storm of my life is whippin' me all around I feel like I'm about to drown but I hear a sound sayin' Your boat will never capsize You were claimed when you were baptized Know that I am with you in everything you do Sometimes I calm the sea, sometimes I calm you. If Jesus can calm the storm and calm the sea Then Jesus can calm me David Scherer spreads a positive flow through hip hop. Dave combines rapping, dancing, and storytelling to captivate his audience and challenge them to explore their faith in God. He has released two CDs and has traveled from Seattle to Puerto Rico and many places in between with his Hip Hop Outreach ministry. Contact Information www.hiphopoutreach.com Track 6: See Me Here Contributor: Trish Bruxvoort Colligan Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na (repeat) Let the children come to me. 6
Don't try to keep us apart See them run into my arms They are the keepers of my heart You must gain the vision of a child To glimpse the mysteries I see Your ears must hear with innocence If you want to welcome me See me here, my arms open See me here, my arms open (repeat) : Trish Bruxvoort Colligan is a touring musician, songwriter and spiritual director specializing in healing and retreat work with women. Contact Information www.riversvoice.com Track 7: Just Say the Word Contributor: Cathy Pino 2003 Cathy Pino Jesus of Nazareth Please save my friend from death He lies in bed at home Shaking, shivering to the bone You are a mighty man Do what you can You don't have to come with me All you have to do is speak You got the power, you got the skill All the earth obeys your will I know what I have heard Just say the word 7
When the word is hear, the miracle's begun When the word that's heard is spoken by the One When the One who has authority speaks the deed is done When the word is heard, the miracle's begun. Jesus, I beg of you We all know what you can do I don't even need to see If you say it, I believe I know what I have heard Just say the word. Jesus, oh mighty One When you say it, it is done You've got the power, this I know To say the word and make it so I know what I have heard Won't you say the word? Cathy Pino is a musician/writer from Minneapolis. She began her career as an English teacher, then detoured into mission work and youth ministry. In addition to freelancing for AFP, Cathy directs Youth Encounter's summer worship workshop, and shares her own music at camps, women's retreats, youth events and churches nationwide. Track 8: Captain Johnny McNeato Contributor: HappyFunTime 2003 HappyFunTime Industries HappyFunTime is a comedy troupe based out of Minneapolis. They use video sketches and live improv to get people to laugh and to think about their faith in new and fresh ways. In addition to creating 8
original comedy material for Augsburg Fortress Sunday school and VBS curriculum, HappyFunTime tours nationally, performing at youth gatherings, churches, colleges, and other events. Contact information www.happyfuntime.net Augsburg Fortress. Track 9: Don't Worry Contributor: Todd Miller : 2003 Todd Miller Every bird in its nest All God's creatures have a place to rest God will do the same for you All the promises God made will be true So don't worry about your home When you walk with God, you never walk along So don't worry There's no hurry We are safe in God's hand Jesus loves us He's thinking of us When we don't understand We are part of God's plan Every flower, tree, and vine All the greatest kings were never dressed so fine God will do the same for you All the promises God made will be true So don't give a second thought to what you'll wear God's providence is evident everywhere 9
Previous to beginning his career as an 5th grade school teacher, Virginia-based singer/songwriter Todd Miller toured the country with the Christian band, Echelon. He has recorded two solo albums and performs at youth events, churches, and coffeehouses across the country. He lives in Locust Grove, VA with his wife, Jennifer, and son, Sean. For more booking and contact information, surf over to www.saltlady.com Track 10: A Donkey's Tale Contributor: HappyFunTime 2003 HappyFunTime Industries HappyFunTime is a comedy troupe based out of Minneapolis. They use video sketches and live improv to get people to laugh and to think about their faith in new and fresh ways. In addition to creating original comedy material for Augsburg Fortress Sunday school and VBS curriculum, HappyFunTime tours nationally, performing at youth gatherings, churches, colleges, and other events. Contact information www.happyfuntime.net Augsburg Fortress. Track 11: Because He Lives Contributor: Lost And Found 2003 Lost and Found and Limb Records Simon carried his cross for him Simon did what he had to do Someone nailed Pilate's sign for him This is Jesus, the king of the Jews Because he lives we shall live (5x) They crucified him at the place of the skull Thieves were hung on either side He refused their wine and gall 10
They threw lots as he was crucified Because he lives we shall live (5x) All who passed him by mocked him there With the Scribes and the Pharisees As last he cried, ''My God, my God. Why have you forsaken me?'' Because he lives we shall live (5x) When they came to the tomb that day The ground shook the stone was rolled away The angel said, ''Do not be afraid.'' Come and look, this is where he laid. Christ has died Christ has risen Christ will come again! Christ has died Christ has risen Christ will come again! Christ will come again! LOST AND FOUND, Michael Bridges and George Baum, play concerts around the country all year. Their latest CD is Something Different. Check their Web site for concert dates in your area. Contact Information www.speedwood.com Track 12: I Am with You Contributor: Lost And Found 2003 Lost and Found and Limb Records I am with you, do not doubt it 11
I am with you, tell the world about it Yeah, it's safe to tell your friends about a love that never ends And there is no more need to fear, tell the nations I am here I am with you, do not doubt it I am with you, tell the world about it I'm with you young, I'm with you old I'm with you hot and with you cold I'm with you right, I'm with you wrong I am with you, you belong With you every single day I am the truth, the life, and the way I am with you to the end of the age I am with you to the end of the age. I am with you, do not doubt it I am with you, tell the world about it Yeah, it's safe to tell your friends about a love that never ends And there is no more need to fear, tell the nations I am here I am with you, do not doubt it I am with you, tell the world about it I'm with you now, I'm with you then I'm with you over and over again I'm with you everywhere you go I am a true friend you can know So you can baptize in my name And believe me when I make this claim: I am with you to the end of the age I am with you to the end of the age I am with you to the end of the age I am with you, do not doubt it I am with you, tell the world about it 12
LOST AND FOUND, Michael Bridges and George Baum, play concerts around the country all year. Their latest CD is Something Different. Check their Web site for concert dates in your area. Contact Information www.speedwood.com Track 13: Ruach! Contributor: David Scherer 2003 Hip Hop Outreach Get on up (many times) Ruach the Spirit is movin' Ruach the wind is groovin' Ruach the breath is soothin' Breathe in count to ten 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Do it again People go wild every now and then (2x) It's not the wine it is the wind (2x) Keep it tight, keep it real Call on the name and you will get healed Every culture every language 'bout to get set free Old people dream dreams young see things That's how it's supposed to be Spirit comes in like it was El Nino Tongues on fire didn't eat a jalapeno Language spoken, my heart is broken He speaks my language and I don't even know him How could it be G.O.D. Disciples that's down with me God is chillin', we are chillin' What more can I say this is healin' Got goose bumps and a rock Say Ruach, don't stop 13
Ruach the Spirit is movin' Ruach the wind is groovin' Ruach the breath is soothin' Breathe in count to ten 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Do it again So when I've been a wasp and I'm feelin' lost Put my faith in the cross and Pentecost The Spirit is here and never leaves us You can trust in Jesus Now you're doing fine Please let me know if he's on your mind Say ahhhh nah ah na you didn't (2x) You done messed around and got the Holy Ghost And now you're really 'bout to come with it (2x) You like it. You're near it It's Ruach The Spirit Now I don't speak Hebrew but I do know this The Spirit intercedes and it goes like this Ruach the Spirit is movin' Ruach the wind is groovin' Ruach the breath is soothin' Breathe in count to ten 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Do it again It's the Spirit, Spirit Keep it tight, keep it real Call on the name and you will get healed. David Scherer spreads a positive flow through hip hop. Dave combines rapping, dancing, and storytelling to captivate his audience and challenge them to explore their faith in God. He has released two CDs and has traveled from Seattle to Puerto Rico and many places in between with his Hip Hop Outreach ministry. 14
Track 14: Phil and the Ethiopian T-Man Contributor: Cathy Pino 2003 Cathy Pino Same old road Tried and traveled many times before Going home Same old turns that lead back to his door Come to worship He was just a stranger in this foreign land Come to hear the ancient words Do his best to understand He said, ''Please, please could you take some time for me? What does it mean? All these words, all this mystery?'' I said, ''Do you know the ending to this story? If you like I'll show you so much more.'' It's a brand new day Old, old story now the good, good news It's a brand new way Old, old road suddenly brand new Ancient words: love, humility, and sacrifice Ancient vision, seeing all the way to Jesus Christ So astounding how a king will bow so low to reach for us Love resounding now across the ages into each of us Here is water, let us go, let us go And wash the old away at last What's to keep us waiting one minute more Into the water, let us go So astounding how a king would bow so low to reach for us Love resounding now across the ages into each of us Same old road 15
Somehow suddenly a different view Going home, carrying a treasure bright and new I may never know just where the rest was leading But I won't forget his song as he was leaving Cathy Pino is a musician/writer from Minneapolis. She began her career as an English teacher, then detoured into mission work and youth ministry. In addition to freelancing for AFP, Cathy directs Youth Encounter's summer worship workshop, and shares her own music at camps, women's retreats, youth events and churches nationwide. Track 15: I Saw the Light Contributor: Paul Frantzen I saw the light (the light of life) I saw the light (the light of Christ) I saw the light I saw the light of Jesus I was going to Damascus, I was looking for the Way When a light flashed all around me and I heard a strong voice say, ''Saul, Saul, stop looking for a fight. Get up and follow me and I will lead you to the light.'' I was walkin' like a blind man in the middle of the day I was led to Ananias and I heard the kind man say, ''Saul, Saul, see Christ can set you free. He's the way, the truth, the life just trust and you will see.'' I was led into the desert, that's when Jesus met me there Then the Spirit came inside me and God made the message clear 16
''Saul, Saul, see I have chosen you. Go into the world and share my light with others too.'' Now the story isn't over, no it's meant for me and you And it's written down to show us all the things that God can do Love, faith, and walking in the light We are called to live our lives by faith and not by sight 17