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

“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.

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” 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?” 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” 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” 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” 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” 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.

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

“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” 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” 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” 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.

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” 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!” 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.

“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?” 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” 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” 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” 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” 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” 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” 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” 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” 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” 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.