First Music

“New Britain” arrangement by John Purifoy and presented as the prelude to worship by Jennifer Miller on violin and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. "New Britain" is the arrangement used by the popular hymn "Amazing Grace".

“It Is Well With My Soul” arrangement by John Ness Beck and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir on 3 March 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on the piano.

“For The Beauty Of The Earth” presented as the prelude to worship on 25 February 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“When In Our Music God Is Glorified” arranged by Hal Hopson and presented by the Chancel Choir and Instrumental Ensemble at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Gavan Mcvey on organ.

“What If I Could Tell You?” by Heather Sorenson and presented by the Chancel Choir with Elaina Rodriguez and Mike Woodruff as soloists at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano.

“Climb to the Top of the Highest Mountain” by Carolyn Jennings and presented by the Chancel Choir with Jessica Van Leer as soloist at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano and Gavan Mcvey on organ.

“Hyfrydol” arrangement by John Purifoy and presented as the prelude to worship by Jennifer Miller on violin and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. "Hyfrydol" is the arrangement used by the popular hymn "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus".

"Grazioso" arrangement by Arnold Sherman . Presented as the prelude for worship by the Celebration Ringers.

“The Word of Life” by Joel Raney and presented by the Chancel Choir and Celebration Ringers at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano.

“Hush! Somebody's Callin' My Name” by Brazeal Dennard and presented by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano.

“In This Very Room” by Ron Harris and presented by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano.

“Set Me As a Seal” by John Leavitt and presented by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano.

"Psalm 23" adapted and arranged by Noel Paul Stookey, and presented by Dean Brown.

“I Saw Three Ships” arranged by Audrey Snyder and presented by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Gavan Mcvey accompanied on piano.

"The Winter Rose" by Joseph Martin. Narration written by Madison Dyment, Michael Ekbladh, Karin Jeter, and Chuck Sanders, and presented by the Chancel Choir, Instrumental Ensemble, and various soloists at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Alex Gibson and Marlene Udell were the narrators.

“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” with arrangement by Diane Bish. Presented as the postlude to worship by Gavan Mcvey at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Bethlehem” by Michael Helman. Presented as a prelude to worship by the Celebration Ringers at First UMC.

"We Three Kings" arrangement by Sandra Eithun. Presented as an offering of music by the Celebration Ringers with Dana Thune on percussion and accompanied by Gavan Mcvey on organ.

“Star Child” by Carlton Young. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by the String Ensemble and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

“O Come, O Come Emmanuel” arrangement by Lloyd Larson. Presented as a prelude to worship by Jennifer Miller and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner at First UMC.

“Amazing Grace” arrangement by Jerry Ray. Presented as a prelude to worship by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner at First UMC.

“The Gift Of Love” adapted by Hal Hopson and arranged Lloyd Larson. Presented by Jessica Van Leer and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

“We Gather Together” by Edward Kremser with arrangement byJohn Carter. Presented as the postlude to worship by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner at First UMC.

“Kyrie” from Heather Sorenson's Requiem with arrangement by Gavan Mcvey. Presented as a prelude to worship by Gavan Mcvey at First UMC.

“One Bread, One Body” by John Foley and arranged Mark Hayes. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.