First Music

“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.

“Beautiful Savior” arrangement by Bill Ingram, and presented as the prelude to worship by the Handbell Ensemble at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 17 August 2025.

“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” arrangement by Bill Ingram, and presented as an offering of music by the Handbell Ensemble at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 17 August 2025.

“Hyfrydol” arrangement by Stan Pethel and presented as the prelude to worship by the Instrumental Ensemble at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 12 October 2025.

“Give Me Jesus” arrangement by Fernando Ortega and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 10 August 2025 by Sandy Reeves and accompanied by Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano.

“I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry” by John Ylvisaker and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 27 July 2025 by Sadie Court accompanied by Maggie Tran on piano.

“Voluntary” by Lucien H. Southard, and presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 27 July 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.

“Jubilate” by David Lasky, and presented as the postlude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 27 July 2025 by Maggie Tran on the organ.

“Amazed" by Philips, Craig, and Dean; and presented as the prelude to worship at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 20 July 2025 by the B-Team consisting of Chris Demers, Magnolia Demers, Carl Rocap, and Mike Woodruff.

“The Darkest Hour Is Just Before Dawn " by Emmylou Harris and presented as an offering of music at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 20 July 2025 by the B-Team. The B-Team consists of Chris Demers, Magnolia Demers, Carl Rocap, and Mike Woodruff.