The Hope Lutheran Church Praise Band has released its first CD. It features all original contemporary Christian music written by members of the band. It is full of "positive, feel-good music rooted in blues, funk, and good old rock 'n roll", according to Chuck Rieppenhoff, one of the composers and recording artists.

Featured Songs:

Have Faith, I Believe
Words and Music by Chuck Riepenhoff

In The Morning
Words and Music by Adam Hanke

Father Light a Light
Words and Music by Scott Barton

Spread My Wings
Words and Music by Ernie Fisher

The Word
Words and Music by Chuck Riepenhoff

What is to Come
Words and Music by Adam Hanke

Borrowed Time
Words and Music by Scott Barton

Roll Jordan Roll
Words and Music by Ernie Fisher

Light It Up In Me
Words and Music by Chuck Riepenhoff

Here I Kneel
Words and Music by Adam Hanke

Recording Artists:

Hope Lutheran Band - Scott Barton, Ernie Fisher, Jana Gessner, Adam Hanke, Jane Horner, Bob Kalb, Gayle McClellan, Tom Pokornik, Joe Ray, Megan Reichert, Chuck Riepenhoff, Karen Roman, Louise Schlatter, Dave Shawen, and Wendy Williams.

Guest Artists - Isis Ardrey, Brad Bury, Mike Hayden, Missy Joseph, Mick Mason, Bill McDevitt, Kyle White and Mike Whitty.

Producer - Gregg Leonard

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