Inspired by a story on public radio about the hardships of a teenage girl in Swaziland, an impoverished land where many people are dying of AIDS, Rolfe Johnstad, former Director of the Bethany Life Foundation, solicited the help of local church musicians to produce the "Embraced by Love" compact disc.

One dollar from each CD sale will go toward the Church World Service to benefit children around the world. The remaining proceeds from sales of this CD will go toward the support of the Bethany Life Communities.

"Embraced by Love" is comprised of a variety of music from churches from Des Moines to Williams, and as far east and west as Gilbert and Nevada. From classic to country and contemporary to traditional, the CD includes traditional songs and original music by local musicians.

"Embraced by Love" can be ordered and purchased through the Bethany Life Foundation, 515-733-5201 or 515-733-4325 (while supplies last).