Words &/or Music by Linda K. Williams lindawms@sdcoe.k12.ca.us

    Linda K. Williams has been an active member of the San Diego 1st Church of the Brethren since childhood and has been writing songs since 1981. Linda has wrtitten more than 100 songs, which inspire and uplift, encourage and empower, comfort and challenge. All 10 cassettes, a $68 value for $50. Lyrics sheets are included with all cassette sales. Please review the following list and contact her directly if you wish to purchase cassettes &/or wish to receive at no cost via e-mail or fax, lyrics sheets (including some in Spanish, which have not yet been recorded), additional religious lyrics, and/or lead sheets for some of her songs.

HER SONGS ARE WRITTEN FOR BOTH SECULAR & RELIGIOUS USES WITH ---

    • Children
    • Youth
    • Adults

THEY CAN BE USED IN ---

    • Children's Sermons
    • Sunday School
    • Youth Meetings
    • Prayer time in worship

SOME OF HER SONGS WHICH EXPRESS BRETHREN VALUES ARE ---

    "The Church of the Brethren Song" (our tagline)
    "I Believe in Peace" (the words of Rev. Mark Herr)
    "Unity, Not Uniformity" (Tune:  "Blessed be the Tie that Binds")
    "You Can't Pour Water from an Empty Cup" (inspired by Rev. Judy
        Mills-Reimer)
    "Come, Be Healed by the Lord:  The Lafiya Song"
    "Universal Peace Prayer" (the words from a CoB peace button)
    "When Jesus said, ‘Love your enemies,' I really think He Meant,
        ‘Don't Kill ‘Em!'"---
    (Quotes: Dale Aukerman, Tom Hurst, David Radcliff, & 1934 Annual Conf.
        Statement)

ENTHUSIASTIC WORDS ABOUT SONGS BY LINDA K. WILLIAMS

"Can-Do! Kids," and "Drug-Free...That's Me!" Cassettes:
     Jack Canfield, Chicken Soup for the Soul series: "I highly recommend
these songs.  The concepts in these songs are critical for kids to learn to
have high self-esteem."

"Let Go and Let God" Cassette:
     Linda Case, San Diego, CA 1st Church of the Brethren: "The songs gave
me inspiration, motivation, and direction.  They helped me focus in on God,
think about what I wanted to do next, and inspired me to get up and act."

     Sharon Sparks, Pomona, CA Fellowship Church of the Brethren: "Linda
writes her songs out of a deep commitment to God, and obedience to His call
to her to be a peacemaker."

"Can-Do! Kids" Cassette:
     Scott Ford, at age 9,  Pasadena, CA:  "It's good to listen to 'cause
it's helped me at school by helping me control my temper.  The songs help me
feel good about myself. I've listened to it so often I've got the whole
thing memorized."

KEY TO SONGS' THEMES:

    A:  God's Peace / Joy in our Lives / Meeting Challenges, with God's Help
    B:  Self-Esteem  / Empowerment
    C:  Respect / Caring for Others
    D:  Parenting / Nurturing in the Home
    E:  Dealing with Feelings / Conflict Resolution / Peer Pressure
    F:  Media (TV, videos, etc.)
    G:  Juvenile Delinquency / Drugs / Gangs:  Prevention & Intervention
    H:  Non-Military  Options
    I:  Peace / Global Awareness & Caring / Pro-Social Action

ONWARD & UPWARD (new 6-99)

    18 songs on the following themes: A, B, C, E, H, I
    Sample Song Titles:
        You are Wrapped in Our Prayers
        Nothing Can Separate Us from the Love of God
        When Jesus said, "Love your enemies" (He Meant,"Don't Kill ‘Em!")
        Keep the Faith ("The  Galatians 6:9 Rhumba")
        Strength for the Journey
        4-track recording: $7

PEACE WITHIN

    21 songs on the following themes:  A, B, D, I
    Sample Song Titles:
        Lord, Help Me Keep Myself Positive
        Come, be Healed by the Lord ("The Lafiya Song")
        I Can Do All Things Through Christ who Strengthens Me
        I Can't Pour Water from an Empty Cup
        Help Me to Leave It with You, Lord
        4-track recording: $7

LET GO & LET GOD

    6 songs on the following themes: A, B, C, E, I
    Sample Song Titles:
        Grant Me Patience, Lord
        Ripples and Starfish
        Serenity Prayer
        Let Go & Let God
        Bless Me, Lord, I Pray
        Studio-recorded: $6

THE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN SONG

        Our tagline, set to original music:  $1

BE STILL, & KNOW THAT I AM GOD

        Meditation song, 4-track recording: $3

SONGS TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD

    16 songs on the following themes:  A, B, C, E, G, H, I
    Sample Song Titles:
        Fight for Humanity
        Pay ‘Em Back With a Blessing
        I Believe in Peace
        Unity, Not Uniformity
        Isn't There a Better Way?
        4-track recording: $7

"CAN-DO!" KIDS

    11 secular songs for children on the following themes:   B, C, E
    Sample song titles:
        I've Got to Love Myself Enough
        Who I Am Makes a Difference
        It's OK to Feel
        I've Got to Talk to Them
        I'll Picture Myself Succeeding
        Studio-recorded:  $10

DRUG-FREE...THAT'S ME!

    10 secular songs for children & youth on the following themes: B, C, E, G
    Sample song titles:
        Drug-Free...That's Me!
        Drive Smart, Drive Sober
        Lemons into Lemonade
        You Are a Marvel
        Little Bits of Beauty
        Studio-recorded: $10

CARING & CAPABLE KIDS

    9 secular songs for children on the following themes:   B, C, E, I
    Sample song titles:
        Another Word for PEOPLE
        Ripples and Starfish
        If You're Angry & You Know It
        What Should I Do?
        The Children of Tomorrow
        Studio-recorded: $10

CARING & SHARING

    18 songs for children on the following themes:  B, C, D, E, F, G, I
    Sample song titles:
        Little by Little
        Real Life Doesn't Have a Rewind Button
        I'm Dealing with my Feelings
        I Like Myself
        The Golden Rule Song
        How Was Your Day Today?
        4-track recording:  $7