First Music

“We Are Travelers On a Journey” by Craig Courtney and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Mike Woodruff on oboe and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano on 2 June 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“There’s a Wideness In God’s Mercy” by Sheldon Curry and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Sunny Baik on flute and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano on 26 May 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“O Love” by Elaine Hagenberg and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Zach Strickland on cello and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano on 19 May 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

"You Raise Me Up” by Rolf Lovland and arranged by Brendan Graham. Presented as an offering of music by Elaina Rodriquez with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano on 12 May 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“On Eagle's Wings” by J. Michael Joncas and arranged by Douglas Wagner. Presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano on 5 May 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Fanfare” by Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens and presented as the postlude to worship by Gavan Mcvey on 28 April 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Jesus Is a Rock in a Weary Land” arrangement by Mark Arnold and presented as the prelude to worship by the Celebration Ringers on 28 April 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“The Resurrection and the Book” with music and dialog by Tammy Waldrop. Presented by Karin Jeter and Cindy Woodruff, and the Celebration Ringers on 28 April 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“This Little Light of Mine” arrangement by Mark Patterson. Presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano on 21 April 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” arrangement by  David Kidwell and presented as the postlude to worship by Gavan Mcvey on 21 April 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Simple Gifts” arrangement by John Purifo and presented as the prelude to worship by Sunny Baik and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on 14 April 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“My Jesus, I Love Thee” arrangement by Paul Sjolund. Presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir with Sunny Baik on flute and Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano on 14 April 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Hymn of Promise” by Natalie Sleeth and arranged by Lloyd Larson. Presented as an offering of music by Elaina Rodriquez and accompanied by Gavan Mcvey on piano on 7 April 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Hallelujah” Chorus presented as the Easer Celebration service postlude by the Chancel Choir and Brass Ensemble on 31 March 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Easter Hymn of Praise” arranged by Mary McDonald and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir and Brass Ensemble on 31 March 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Carillon” by Dean Wagner and presented as the prelude to Palm Sunday worship by the Celebration Ringers on 24 March 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL.

“Hosanna, Sing to Our Great King”  by Trevor Manor. Presented as an offering of music on 24 March 2024 by the Chancel Choir with the children, and the Celebration Ringers at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano.

“In the Shadow of Your Wings” by John Leavitt and presented as an offering of music by the Chancel Choir on 17 March 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on the piano and Jennifer Miller on violin.

“God Help the Outcasts” by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, with arrangement by Audrey Snyder. Presented by the Chancel Choir with Sadie Court as soloist at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. Lynn Sandefur-Gardner accompanied on piano.

“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.