First Music

“The Lord’s My Shepherd” by Anthony Giamanco and presented as the prelude to worship by Maggie Tran at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 26 April 2026.

“Passacaglia and Pifaro on NETTLETON” by William Allen Pasch and presented as the postlude to worship by Maggie Tran on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 26 April 2026.

“Down to the River to Pray” is a Traditional Spiritual and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 26 April 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano and Mike Woodruff directed.

“I Believe” 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 19 April 2026.

“Just a Little Talk With Jesus” by Cleavant Derricks and arranged by Carl Rocap and Mike Woodruff. Presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 12 April 2026.

“Toccata on Christ the Lord is Risen Today” by Diane Bish and presented as the postlude to Easter worship by Maggie Tran on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 5 April 2026.

“To the Lamb on the Throne” by Dan Forrest and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir and Brass Ensemble at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 5 March 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano and Maggie Tran accompanied on the organs.

A duet by Jennifer Miller on violin and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano for the Maundy Thursday service at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 2 March 2026.

“Palm Sunday Hosanna!”  by Joel Raney and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir and First Choristers at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 29 March 2026. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano and Julie Ray, Karen Eskew-Wyliie, and Evelyn Jones accompanied on handbells.

“Fanfare Prelude on AURELIA” arranged by Douglas Wagner and presented as the prelude to worship by the Celebration Ringers and Maggie Tran on the organ at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 29 March 2026.

“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.