First Music

“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.

“Fanfare” by Jacques Lemmens. Presented as the postlude to worship by Gavan Mcvey.

“God of Grace and God of Glory” by Paul Langston. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Gavan Mcvey on organ.

“Abide With Me” composed and presented by Gavan Mcvey as the prelude to worship at First UMC.

“I Am Not My Own” by Craig Courtney. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

“Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service” by Albert F. Bayly and arranged by Stan Pethel. Presented by Garrett Stevens and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

“I Believe” by Mark Miller. Presented by the First UMC Chancel Choir with solo by Jessica Van Leer and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

“Who At My Door is Standing?” by K. Lee Scott. Presented by the Chancel Choir, and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano, Jennifer Miller on violin, and Zach Strickland on cello.

“Transitions of the Heart” by Matthew Compton. Presented as the Prelude to Sunday worship by the First UMC Celebration Ringers. Introduction by Michael Ekbladh.

“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” by Robert Robinson and arranged by Mark Hayes. Presented by Jessica Van Leer and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

“Jonah” by Dale Ward. Presented by the Chancel Choir, and accompanined by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Jennifer Miller on violin.

“Lord, Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace” by Jody Lindh. Presented as an offering of music by the First UMC Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

“Cry Holy” by Vince Gill. Presented as the worship postlude by the B Team - Chris Demers, Jennifer Miller, Carl Rocap, and Mike Woodruff.

"There's a Wideness in God's Mercy" by Frederick William Faber and arranged by Sheldon Curry. Presented as an offering of music by the First UMC Chancel Choir, and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Sunny Baik on flute.