Music presented during worship services at First UMC in Gainesville, FL.

“Lasst Erfreuen” arrangement by John Purifoy and presented as the prelude to worship by Cameron Perrin on 27 September 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on the piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Festive Joy” by Simon Clark. Presented as the postlude to worship by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 27 September 2026.

“God the Sculptor of the Mountains” lyrics by John Thornburg and music by David N. Johnson. Presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 27 September 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on the piano and Anait Piloyan on the organ.

“With a Voice of Singing” by Martin Shaw and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 13 September 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on the piano and Anait Piloyan on the organ.

“Pastorale” by Richard Lloyd and presented as the prelude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 13 September 2026.

“The Heavens Are Telling” by Ludwig van Beethoven. Presented as the postlude to worship by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 13 September 2026.

“It Is Well with My Soul” was composed by Philip Bliss, with the lyrics written by Horatio Spafford. Presented as an offering of music by Carl Rocap, Janet Rocap, Cindy Woodruff, and Mike Woodruff at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 6 September 2026.

“Elegy” by Richard Lloyd and presented as the prelude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 6 September 2026.

“Day of Triumph” by Vladimer Rebikof and presented as the postlude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 6 September 2026.

“Amazing Grace” arranged by John Gibson and presented as the prelude to our worship service by Garrett Stevens on the saxophone at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 30 August 2026.

“Quoniam Tu Solus Sanctus” by Adrian Vernon Fish and presented as the postlude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 30 August 2026.

“Deep, Deep Love” by Terry Butler with arrangement by Mark Hayes and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with soloist Ruth Voboril at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 30 August 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on the piano, Garrett Stevens on saxophone.

“Menuet” by G.F. Handel and presented as the prelude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 23 August 2026.

“Here I Am, Lord” by Dan Schutte and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 23 August 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on the piano.

“March” by G.F. Handel and presented as the postlude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 23 August 2026.

“Trumpet Air” by Henry Purcell and presented as the postlude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 16 August 2026.

“Aria” by Simon Clark and presented as the prelude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 16 August 2026.

“Set Me As A Seal” by John Leavitt and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 16 August 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on the piano.

“Spirit, Open My Heart” by Ruth Duck and presented as an offering of music by Mike and Cindy Woodruff at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 9 August 2026.

“Aria Cantabile” by Samuel Wesley and presented as the prelude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 9 August 2026.

“Trumpet in C” by John Stanley and presented as the postlude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 9 August 2026.

“Come, Christians, Join to Sing” is a hymn written by Christian Bateman to the traditional tune known as "Madrid" or "Spanish Hymn". This arrangement is by Linda Lamb and presented as an offering of music by Michael Ekbladh on the bell tree with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on the piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 2 August 2026.

“Fanfare” by Antonio Soler and presented as the postlude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 2 August 2026.

“Aria in C Minor” by J.C. Bach and presented as the prelude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 2 August 2026.

“The Birthday Of A King” by William Harold Neidlinger with arrangement by Carol Tornquist and presented as the postlude to our Christmas in July worship by Anait Piloyan at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 26 July 2026.

“Sing The Glad Song“ by Franklin Ritter and presented as the postlude to our Christmas in July worship by Anait Piloyan at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 26 July 2026.

"Christmas Joy" by Johannes Brahms with arrangement by Roger C. Wilson and presented as the prelude to our Christmas in July worship by Cameron Perrin with Anait Piloyan on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 19 July 2026.

“Symphonic Postlude” by Johannes Brahms with arrangement by Roger C. Wilson and presented as the postlude to worship by Anait Piloyan at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 19 July 2026.

“Closer” by Lenny LeBlanc and presented as an offering of music by Carl and Janet Rocap at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 19 July 2026.

“It Is Well With My Soul” written by Philip P. Bliss in 1876 for the lyrics penned by Horatio G. Spafford. Presented as an offering of music by Jennifer Miller and Diana Russell with Anait Piloyan on piano and Michael Knowles on cello at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 12 July 2026.

“Simple Gifts” by Elder Joseph Brackett with arrangement by Mark Hayes. Presented as the postlude to worship by Jennifer Miller and Diana Russell with Anait Piloyan on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 12 July 2026.

“Come, Thou Fount” written by English Baptist pastor and hymnodist Robert Robinson with arrangement by Craig Courtney. Presented as the prelude to worship by Jennifer Miller and Diana Russell with Anait Piloyan on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 12 July 2026.

“Holy, Holy, Holy” by John Bacchus Dykes with arrangement by Douglas Wagner and presented as an offering of music by the 5x5 Ringers at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 5 July 2026.

“March" by Felix Mendelssohn and presented as the postlude to worship by Anait Piloyan at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 5 July 2026.

“Prelude” (Opus 64, Number 2) by Georg Goltermann and presented as the prelude to worship by Anait Piloyan at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 5 July 2026.

“Beach Spring” is a hymn tune attributed to Benjamin F. White. This piece was arranged by Truuke M. Ameigh and presented as the prelude to worship by Maggie Tran at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 28 June 2026.

"Toccata on How Firm a Foundation" by Claude Murphree and presented as the postlude to worship by Maggie Tran at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 28 June 2026.

"Give Me Jesus" is a traditional African American spiritual whose exact author is unknown. This arrangement is by Randa Kirshbaum and presented as the postlude to worship by Elvis Gomez with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 21 June 2026.

“My Good Lord's Done Been Here” is a traditional African American spiritual with arrangement by Andre Thomas and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 21 June 2026.

"Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" written by Robert Robinson and arranged by Mark Hayes. Presented as the prelude to worship by Elaina Rodriguez with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 21 June 2026.

"Slane" is a traditional Irish melody better known as the tune for the hymn "Be Thou My Vision". This piece is arranged by John Purifoy and presented as an offering of music by Cameron Perrin on flute and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 14 June 2026.

“The Wideness in God's Mercy” arranged by Sheldon Curry and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Cameron Perrin on flute at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 14 June 2026.

“Blessed Assurance” by Phoebe Palmer Knapp with arrangement by Linda Lamb and presented as an offerin g of music by Julie Ray on the bell tree and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 7 June 2026.

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” by Stralsund Gesangbuch with arrangement by Douglas Wagner and presented as the postlude to worship by the 5x5 Ringers on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 7 June 2026.

“Beautiful Savior” arranged by Douglas Wagner and presented as the prelude to worship by the 5x5 Ringers at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 7 June 2026.

“Prelude G Minor” by Dieterich Buxtehude and presented as the postlude to worship by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 31 May 2026.

“Child of God” by Mark Miller and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 31 May 2026. Soloists were Sadie Court and Carl Rocap; Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on the piano.

“Dreams, We All Have Dreams” is from The Tale of Three Trees by Allen Pote and presented as the prelude to worship by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 31 May 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on the piano.

"Slane" is a traditional Irish melody better known as the tune for the hymn "Be Thou My Vision". This piece is arranged by John Purifoy and presented as an offering of music by Jennifer Miller and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 24 May 2026.

"America the Beautiful" by Katherine Lee Bates and Samuel A. Ward, and arranged by Buryl Red. Presented as the prelude to worship by Jennifer Miller and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 24 May 2026.

“Assai moderato e sostenuto” by Eugène Gigout and presented as the postlude to worship by Shiyi Zhu on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 17 May 2026.