First Music

“God the Sculptor of the Mountains” lyrics by John Thornburg and music by David N. Johnson. Presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 27 September 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on the piano and Anait Piloyan on the organ.

“Festive Joy” by Simon Clark. Presented as the postlude to worship by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 27 September 2026.

“Lasst Erfreuen” arrangement by John Purifoy and presented as the prelude to worship by Cameron Perrin on 27 September 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on the piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“The Heavens Are Telling” by Ludwig van Beethoven. Presented as the postlude to worship by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 13 September 2026.

“Pastorale” by Richard Lloyd and presented as the prelude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 13 September 2026.

“With a Voice of Singing” by Martin Shaw and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 13 September 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on the piano and Anait Piloyan on the organ.

“Day of Triumph” by Vladimer Rebikof and presented as the postlude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 6 September 2026.

“Elegy” by Richard Lloyd and presented as the prelude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 6 September 2026.

“It Is Well with My Soul” was composed by Philip Bliss, with the lyrics written by Horatio Spafford. Presented as an offering of music by Carl Rocap, Janet Rocap, Cindy Woodruff, and Mike Woodruff at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 6 September 2026.

“Deep, Deep Love” by Terry Butler with arrangement by Mark Hayes and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with soloist Ruth Voboril at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 30 August 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on the piano, Garrett Stevens on saxophone.

“Quoniam Tu Solus Sanctus” by Adrian Vernon Fish and presented as the postlude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 30 August 2026.

“Amazing Grace” arranged by John Gibson and presented as the prelude to our worship service by Garrett Stevens on the saxophone at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 30 August 2026.

“Menuet” by G.F. Handel and presented as the prelude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 23 August 2026.

“March” by G.F. Handel and presented as the postlude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 23 August 2026.

“Here I Am, Lord” by Dan Schutte and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 23 August 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on the piano.

“Set Me As A Seal” by John Leavitt and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 16 August 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on the piano.

“Aria” by Simon Clark and presented as the prelude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 16 August 2026.

“Trumpet Air” by Henry Purcell and presented as the postlude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 16 August 2026.

“Trumpet in C” by John Stanley and presented as the postlude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 9 August 2026.

“Aria Cantabile” by Samuel Wesley and presented as the prelude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 9 August 2026.

“Spirit, Open My Heart” by Ruth Duck and presented as an offering of music by Mike and Cindy Woodruff at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 9 August 2026.

“Aria in C Minor” by J.C. Bach and presented as the prelude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 2 August 2026.

“Fanfare” by Antonio Soler and presented as the postlude to our worship service by Anait Piloyan at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 2 August 2026.

“Come, Christians, Join to Sing” is a hymn written by Christian Bateman to the traditional tune known as "Madrid" or "Spanish Hymn". This arrangement is by Linda Lamb and presented as an offering of music by Michael Ekbladh on the bell tree with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on the piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 2 August 2026.

"Christmas Joy" by Johannes Brahms with arrangement by Roger C. Wilson and presented as the prelude to our Christmas in July worship by Cameron Perrin with Anait Piloyan on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 19 July 2026.