Music presented during worship services at First UMC in Gainesville, FL.
“Open Thou Mine Eyes” by Benjamin Harlan and presented as the prelude to worship by Elvis Gomez with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 15 February 2026.
“Then Will the Very Rocks Cry Out” composed Bill George, John W. Thompson, Randy L. Scruggs, and Gary McSpadden; and arranged by Mark Mark Hayes. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 15 February 2026 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“We Are Yours Lord” by Mark Patterson and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 8 February 2026 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Blessed Assurance” written in 1873 by Fanny Crosby. Arrangement by Vernon Whaley and Charles Clevenger. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 18 January 2026 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Gregorian Paraphrase On 'Ave Maris' Stella” improvisation by Gabriel Johnston on the piano and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 11 January 2026.
“Prelude Improvisation" by Gabriel Johnston on the organ and presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 11 January 2026.
“Postlude Sortie” improvisation by Gabriel Johnston on the organ and presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 11 January 2026.
“Hyfrydol” by Rowland Prichard and arrangement by John Purifoy. Presented as offering of music by Drew Miller on trumpet and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 4 January 2026.
“Hark, The Herald Angels Sing!” by Felix Mendelssohn and arrangement by Jay Rouse. Presented as the postlude to worship by Jennifer Miller on violin and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 4 January 2026.
“Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming” arrangement by Lloyd Larson. Presented as an offering of music by Jennifer Miller and Jessica Van Leer with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 21 December 2025.
“Prayer of St Gregory” by Alan Hovhaness and presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 21 December 2025 by Chris Woodruff on trumpet and Maggie Tran on the organ.
“Postlude on Regent Square” by Alec Rowley and presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 21 December 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.
“Variations on O Little Town of Bethlehem” by Robert M. Thompson and presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 7 December 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.
“Christmas Communion Song” by Susan Naylor Calloway. 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 7 December 2025.
“O Little Town of Bethlehem” arranged by Joel Raney and presented by Cameron Perrin with Maggie Tran on piano as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 7 December 2025.
“Call to Advent” by J Jerome Williams and arranged by BJ Jackson. Presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 30 November 2025.
"An Advent Prayer" by Allen Pote and presented by Sadie Court with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 30 November 2025.
“Morning Prayer” written by Venita MacGorman and presented by the Fellowship of the Ringers as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 23 November 2025. Michael Knowles accompanied on the cello.
A mashup by Dean Brown of “Precious Lord Hold My Hand” by Tommy Dorsey and “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” by Kenneth Morris, and presented by The Remnants (Dean Brown, Carl Rocap, and Mike Woodruff) as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 16 November 2025.
“I'll Fly Away” written by Albert Brumley and presented by The Remnants (Dean Brown, Carl Rocap, and Mike Woodruff) as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 16 November 2025.
“God Has Work For Us To Do” written by Mark Miller and presented by the Chancel Choir as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 16 November 2025, and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano, Jennifer Miller on bells, and the Brass Ensemble.
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” written by William Williams in the 18th Century with music by John Hughes. This piece was arranged by Hal Hopson and presented by the Chancel Choir as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 9 November 2025, and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano, Jennifer Miller on bells, and the Brass Ensemble.
“Eternal Father, Strong to Save” composed by John Bacchus Dykes and arranged by Canadian Brass. This piece was presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 9 November 2025 by the Brass Ensemble.
“Dwell in the Light Forevermore” by Lloyd Larson and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 2 November 2025 by the Chancel Choir, and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Cameron Perrin on flute.
“My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” arranged by Brant Adams and presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 2 November 2025 by Cameron Perrin on flute and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“A Mighty Fortress” is a 16th Century hymn written by Martin Luther. This arrangement is by Michael Ekbladh presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 26 October 2025 by the Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Siyahamba” is originally by Andries van Tonder who wrote it as an Afrikaans hymn in 1950. This song is presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 26 October 2025 by the First Choristers and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano, and Jahira Williams and Ryan Hecker on percussion.
“Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott” is by Johann Christian Heinrich Rink and presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 26 October 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.
“Postlude on AZMON” by Richard A. Williamson and presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 19 October 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.
“Fantasia on AZMON” arrangement by Jason Krug and presented as an offering of music by the Celebration Ringers at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 19 October 2025.
“Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” arrangement by Valerie Stephenson and presented as the prelude to worship by the Celebration Ringers at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 19 October 2025.
“There's a Wideness in God's Mercy” is by John Purifoy and was presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 12 October 2025 by the Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“God Is Our Refuge and Strength” is by Allen Pote and was presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 28 September 2025 by the Chancel Choir, and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano with Drew Miller and April Zink on trumpet.
“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” is arranged by Phillip Keveren. This piece was the postlude to worship on 21 September 2025 by Michael Knowles with Maggie Tran on piano.
“As the Deer” is by Martin Nystrom with the arrangement by Phillip Keveren. This piece was the prelude to worship on 21 September 2025 by Michael Knowles with Maggie Tran on piano.
“Bless the Lord, My Soul” is by Jacques Berthier and arranged by Hal Hopson. This song was presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 21 September 2025 by the Chancel Choir, and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Michael Knowles on cello.
"This Little Light of Mine" is an African-American spiritual with arrangement by Mark Patterson. It was presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 14 September 2025 by the Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Dona Nobis Pacem” by Hal Hopson and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 7 September 2025 by the Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place” by Franz Josef Haydn and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 31 August 2025 by Sondra and Jack Moorhead, and accompanied by Marlene Udell on piano.
“Hyfrydol” arrangement by Stan Pethel and presented as the prelude to worship by the Instrumental Ensemble at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 12 October 2025.
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” arrangement by Bill Ingram, and presented as an offering of music by the Handbell Ensemble at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 17 August 2025.
“Beautiful Savior” arrangement by Bill Ingram, and presented as the prelude to worship by the Handbell Ensemble at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 17 August 2025.
“Give Me Jesus” arrangement by Fernando Ortega and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 10 August 2025 by Sandy Reeves and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.
“Jubilate” by David Lasky, and presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 27 July 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.
“Voluntary” by Lucien H. Southard, and presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 27 July 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.
“I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry” by John Ylvisaker and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 27 July 2025 by Sadie Court accompanied by Maggie Tran on piano.
“I Saw the Light" by Hank WIliams and presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 20 July 2025 by the B-Team. The B-Team consists of Chris Demers, Magnolia Demers, Carl Rocap, and Mike Woodruff.
“The Darkest Hour Is Just Before Dawn " by Emmylou Harris and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 20 July 2025 by the B-Team. The B-Team consists of Chris Demers, Magnolia Demers, Carl Rocap, and Mike Woodruff.
“Amazed" by Philips, Craig, and Dean; and presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 20 July 2025 by the B-Team consisting of Chris Demers, Magnolia Demers, Carl Rocap, and Mike Woodruff.
“In Dulce Jubilo” by J.S. Bach, and presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 13 July 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.
“Hyfrydol” arranged by John Purifoy, and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 6 July 2025 by Cameron Perrin with Maggie Tran on piano.
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