First Music

“Variations on O Little Town of Bethlehem” by Robert M. Thompson and presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 7 December 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.

"An Advent Prayer" by Allen Pote and presented by Sadie Court with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 30 November 2025.

“Call to Advent” by J Jerome Williams and arranged by BJ Jackson. Presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 30 November 2025.

“Morning Prayer” written by Venita MacGorman and presented by the Fellowship of the Ringers as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 23 November 2025. Michael Knowles accompanied on the cello.

“God Has Work For Us To Do” written by Mark Miller and presented by the Chancel Choir as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 16 November 2025, and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano, Jennifer Miller on bells, and the Brass Ensemble.

“I’ll Fly Away” written by Albert Brumley and presented by The Remnants (Dean Brown, Carl Rocap, and Mike Woodruff) as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 16 November 2025.

A mashup by Dean Brown of “Precious Lord Hold My Hand” by Tommy Dorsey and “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” by Kenneth Morris, and presented by The Remnants (Dean Brown, Carl Rocap, and Mike Woodruff) as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 16 November 2025.

“Eternal Father, Strong to Save” composed by John Bacchus Dykes and arranged by Canadian Brass. This piece was presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 9 November 2025 by the Brass Ensemble.

“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” written by William Williams in the 18th Century with music by John Hughes. This piece was arranged by Hal Hopson and presented by the Chancel Choir as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 9 November 2025, and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano, Jennifer Miller on bells, and the Brass Ensemble.

“Dwell in the Light Forevermore” by Lloyd Larson and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 2 November 2025 by the Chancel Choir, and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Cameron Perrin on flute.

“My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” arranged by Brant Adams and presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 2 November 2025 by Cameron Perrin on flute and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

“Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott” is by Johann Christian Heinrich Rink and presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 26 October 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.

“Siyahamba” is originally by Andries van Tonder who wrote it as an Afrikaans hymn in 1950. This song is presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 26 October 2025 by the First Choristers and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano, and Jahira Williams and Ryan Hecker on percussion.

“A Mighty Fortress” is a 16th Century hymn written by Martin Luther. This arrangement is by Michael Ekbladh presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 26 October 2025 by the Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

“Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” arrangement by Valerie Stephenson and presented as the prelude to worship by the Celebration Ringers at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 19 October 2025.

“Fantasia on AZMON” arrangement by Jason Krug and presented as an offering of music by the Celebration Ringers at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 19 October 2025.

“Postlude on AZMON” by Richard A. Williamson and presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 19 October 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.

“There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy” is by John Purifoy and was presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 12 October 2025 by the Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

“God Is Our Refuge and Strength” is by Allen Pote and was presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 28 September 2025 by the Chancel Choir, and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano with Drew Miller and April Zink on trumpet.

“Bless the Lord, My Soul” is by Jacques Berthier and arranged by Hal Hopson. This song was presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 21 September 2025 by the Chancel Choir, and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano and Michael Knowles on cello.

“As the Deer” is by Martin Nystrom with the arrangement by Phillip Keveren. This piece was the prelude to worship on 21 September 2025 by Michael Knowles with Maggie Tran on piano.

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” is arranged by Phillip Keveren. This piece was the postlude to worship on 21 September 2025 by Michael Knowles with Maggie Tran on piano.

“Dona Nobis Pacem” by Hal Hopson and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 7 September 2025 by the Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

"This Little Light of Mine" is an African-American spiritual with arrangement by Mark Patterson. It was presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 14 September 2025 by the Chancel Choir and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

“How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place” by Franz Josef Haydn and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 31 August 2025 by Sondra and Jack Moorhead, and accompanied by Marlene Udell on piano.