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

First UMC - Gainesville, FL


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    Slane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 2:58


    "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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 3:25


    “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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 4:25


    “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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 1:29


    “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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 3:13


    “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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 1:29


    “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.

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    Child of God

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 3:09


    “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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 2:25


    “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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 2:32


    "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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 2:32


    "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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 1:17


    “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.

    Laudate Dominum

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 5:26


    Laudate Dominum from “Vesperae Solemnus de Confessore” (K. 339) by W.A. Mozart and presented as an offering of music by Elaina Rodriquez and the String Quartet at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 17 May 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano along with the Chancel Choir.

    Morning Has Broken

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 2:02


    “Morning Has Broken” is based on a traditional Scottish Gaelic tune called "Bunessan" with this arrangement by Stan Pethl. Presented as the prelude to worship by the String Quartet of Ana Galdavadze, Michael Knowles, Pamela Miza, and Zach Strickland at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 17 May 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano.

    Who at My Door is Standing?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 3:35


    “Who at My Door is Standing?” by K. Lee Scott and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 10 May 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano.

    Doxology Fanfare

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 0:49


    “Doxology Fanfare” by Thomas A. Russell and presented as the postlude to worship by Maggie Tran on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 3 May 2026.

    When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 3:22


    “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” by Isaac Watts with arrangement by Gilbert Martin and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 3 May 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano.

    Resignation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 3:21


    “Resignation” arranged by James E. Clemens and presented as the prelude to worship by Jennifer Miller on violin and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 3 May 2026.

    Down to the River to Pray

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 3:02


    “Down to the River to Pray” is a Traditional Spiritual and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 26 April 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano and Mike Woodruff directed.

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    Passacaglia and Pifaro on NETTLETON

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 2:37


    “Passacaglia and Pifaro on NETTLETON” by William Allen Pasch and presented as the postlude to worship by Maggie Tran on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 26 April 2026.

    The Lord's My Shepherd

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 2:15


    “The Lord's My Shepherd” by Anthony Giamanco and presented as the prelude to worship by Maggie Tran at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 26 April 2026.

    I Believe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 3:26


    “I Believe” by Mark Miller and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 19 April 2026.

    Just a Little Talk With Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 2:36


    “Just a Little Talk With Jesus” by Cleavant Derricks and arranged by Carl Rocap and Mike Woodruff. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 12 April 2026.

    To the Lamb on the Throne

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 4:17


    “To the Lamb on the Throne” by Dan Forrest and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir and Brass Ensemble at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 5 March 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano and Maggie Tran accompanied on the organs.

    Toccata on "Christ the Lord is Risen Today”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 3:43


    “Toccata on Christ the Lord is Risen Today” by Diane Bish and presented as the postlude to Easter worship by Maggie Tran on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 5 April 2026.

    Duet

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 3:35


    A duet by Jennifer Miller on violin and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano for the Maundy Thursday service at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 2 March 2026.

    Fanfare Prelude on AURELIA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 5:04


    “Fanfare Prelude on AURELIA” arranged by Douglas Wagner and presented as the prelude to worship by the Celebration Ringers and Maggie Tran on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 29 March 2026.

    Palm Sunday Hosanna!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 2:19


    “Palm Sunday Hosanna!”  by Joel Raney and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir and First Choristers at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 29 March 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano and Julie Ray, Karen Eskew-Wyliie, and Evelyn Jones accompanied on handbells.

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    We Resist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 2:19


    “We Resist” by Mark Miller and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 22 March 2026.

    What Wondrous Love is This?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 3:23


    “What Wondrous Love is This?” arrangement by Joel Raney and presented as the prelude to worship by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner and Maggie Tran at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 22 March 2026.

    Light of Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 3:09


    “Light of Grace” by Andy Beck and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 15 March 2026.

    In the Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 2:01


    “In the Garden” by C. Austin Miles and presented as the prelude to worship by Sadie Court and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 15 March 2026.

    Trumpet Tune

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 2:28


    “Trumpet Tune” by Jeremiah Clarke and arranged Dale Wagner. Presented as the postlude to worship by the Celebration Ringers at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 8 March 2026.

    Be Thou My Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 2:06


    “Be Thou My Vision” arranged Dale Wagner and presented as an offering of music by the Celebration Ringers at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 8 March 2026.

    Amazing Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 1:51


    “Amazing Grace” arranged Dale Wagner and presented as the prelude to worship by the Celebration Ringers at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 8 March 2026.

    My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 4:56


    “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” is an American folk hymn with lyrics by Isaac Watts with the arrangement by Mack Wilberg. Presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 22 February 2026. The choir was accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano, Cameron Perrin on flute, and Mike Woodruff on oboe.

    Holy, Holy, Holy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 3:18


    “Holy, Holy, Holy” by John Bacchus Dykes and Reginald Heber with arrangement by John Purifoy. Presented as the postlude to worship by Cameron Perrin with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 1 March 2026.

    Simple Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 2:00


    “Simple Gifts” by Joseph Brackett with arrangement by John Purifoy. Presented as the prelude to worship by Cameron Perrin with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 1 March 2026.

    Create In Me A Clean Heart, O God

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 2:13


    “Create In Me A Clean Heart, O God” by Carl F. Mueller and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Maggie Tran on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 22 February 2026.

    Open Thou Mine Eyes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 3:29


    “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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 3:22


    “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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 3:57


    “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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 3:22


    “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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 3:39


    “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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 3:07


    “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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 3:41


    “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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 2:00


    “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!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 2:38


    “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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 2:54


    “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 (Audio Only)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 4:25


    “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 (Audio Only)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 1:38


    “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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 2:17


    “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.

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