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

“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.

“Let There Be Peace On Earth” by Jill Jackson-Miller and Sy Miller, and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 22 June 2025 by Elaina Rodriquez with Maggie Tran on piano.

“All Prayed Up” by Vince Gill and presented as the postlude to worship by the B-Team at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 22 June 2025.

“Down By The Riverside” is an African American spiritual and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 22 June 2025 by the B-Team with Pastor Dean Brown joining them.

“Be Thou My Vision” by Mary Berne and Carlton Young. Presented as the prelude to worship by the B-Team at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 22 June 2025.

“Ancient Words” by Heather Sorenson and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 15 June 2025 by the Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

“Holy! Holy! Holy!” arranged by Harald Rohlig. Presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 15 June 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.

“Partita on Lobe den Herren” by Don Freudenburg. Presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 15 June 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.

“Breathe On Me, Breath of God” by Edwin Hatch and Robert Jackson. Presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 8 June 2025 by Carl and Janet Rocap, and Mike and Cindy Woodruff.

“Travel Light” by Heather Sorenson and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 8 June 2025 by the Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

“Come Share the Lord” by Bryan Jeffery Leech and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 25 May 2025 by the Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

“Salve Regina” arranged by John Purifoy. Presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 1 June 2025 by Cameron Perrin on flute and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on the piano.

“America, the Beautiful” was written by Katharine Lee Bates and music composed Samuel A. Ward with the arrangement by Buryl Red. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 25 May 2025 by Jessica Van Leer and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner.

“Witness” is an African-American spiritual with the arrangement by Mark Patterson. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 18 May 2025 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

“Be Thou My Vision” arranged by Alice Parker. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 11 May 2025 by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Anait Piloyan on the organ.

“The Imperial March” arranged by John Williams. Presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL by Maggie Tran on the organ on 4 May2025 (Star Wars Day - May the Fourth).