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All songs produced and engineered by Paul Buono

Simply Amazing

Words and music by Karen England
Paul Buono—guitars, back ground vocals
Nancy Groeneveld—keyboards, strings, and background vocals
Mark Hill—bass
Adam Silverman—drums
Karen England—piano, back ground vocals
 

The title of this song came from the idea that the message of salvation is both "simple" and "amazing". It's simple enough for a child to understand and receive... yet amazing enough to "confound the wise". This song is a "simple" expression of my gratitude to an awe-inspiring God!

I Sought the Lord (O Sing for Joy)

Words and Music by Karen England
Paul Buono—guitars, mandolin, back ground vocals
Nancy Groeneveld—keyboards, accordion, back ground vocals
Mark Hill—bass
Adam Silverman—drums
Jim Hoke—Penny Whistle
Karen England—piano, back ground vocals

I grew up in the church and love many of the old hymns. I love the way they connect us to the generations of believers that have gone before. A year ago my grandmother passed away. She was born in a sod house, moved across Kansas in a covered wagon, and taught school in a one-room school house (very "Little House on the Prairie")! She was a woman of great faith and even at a 100 was still telling people about Jesus. I'm grateful for my family heritage; so in honor of my grandmother Mae Kelling, I recorded this hymn!

Higher

Words and Music by Karen England, Nancy Groeneveld, and Paul Buono
Paul Buono—guitars, back ground vocals
Nancy Groeneveld—piano, orchestration, back ground vocals
Mark Hill—bass
Steve Brewster—drums
Karen England—background vocals
 

Sometimes life just hurts... and leaves you helpless to change it. Life found me there awhile back. Circumstances from several situations had piled up and I found myself feeling overwhelmed by it all. During that time I often met my friend Juli for coffee; we talked about our lives, shared our struggles, and prayed together. Even though Juli's path seemed more painful to me, she never minimized my situation. She always listened patiently and encouraged me to "look up and remember where Christ is seated".

I began writing this song some time ago; I struggled with the lyrics and then put it aside. I was deeply moved by what Juli shared at her 13-year-old son Peter's funeral and it inspired me to finish the song. I hesitated to record it, but Paul Buono and Nancy Groeneveld encouraged me to do it and lent their skills and talent to bring it to life.

This song is dedicated to Jeff and Juli Lubelczyk in memory of Peter and Andrew. You can read more of Juli"s story at www.ondryground.org.

Studios

Helsinki South, Franklin TN.
Studio 24, Nashville TN
Brewbeat Studio—Franklin TN
Additional engineering Steve Bishir
Mastered by Tony Eichler at Tonemastering—Silverspring, MD

Photography

Kat and Zak Eltzroth

Website

David Kelling

Additional Audio and Technical Support

David and Beth Eltzroth

A Special Thank-you

To my wonderful husband and family for your continued love and support. To Paul Buono and Nancy Groeneveld... I’m so grateful I get to do this with you again! A huge thank-you to my church family at Grace Community Church in Fulton, MD. To Beth and David Eltzroth... thank you for your friendship and for being on call 24/7!

For More Information

Karen can be reached at karenengland@verizon.net.