First Music

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“Prelude Improvisation" by Gabriel Johnston on the organ and presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 11 January 2026.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.