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MUSIC THAT MATTERS: FIRST UMC’S PLAYLIST
(graphic by Angie Hofmeister)
Music indeed matters to us – it has the power to open our minds to
new and important insights; it also has a way of reaching into the depths of
our souls in ways that words alone cannot. The songs listed here were named by
folks connected to First UMC; these songs have, in some way, deeply impacted those
of us who call First UMC our church home. Look over the list – we hope it
helps you get to know us better!
If you would like to add to our playlist, please contact Pastor Jenny
(jhallen03@yahoo.com). Let her
know the song title and artist as well as your name, age, and reason for
identifying this song (if you’re willing to share that info!). Feel
free to send up to 5 songs.
We’re not just looking for your favorite songs: we want to know
what songs have been particularly meaningful to you in your lifetime.
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SONG |
ARTIST |
ADDED BY... |
REASON |
Pride
(In the Name of Love) |
U2 |
John Neff |
It's one of the first songs I turned up and sang along with.
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You are Loved
(Don't Give Up) |
Josh Groban |
Katie Rochelle |
This song got me through many tough days when I was in the hospital on strict bedrest with the twins.
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Someone's Watching Over Me |
Hilary Duff |
Katie Rochelle |
I like to think that my boys' are up in heaven watching over me and guiding me throughout my day.
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Go Light Your World |
Chris Rice |
Katie Rochelle |
They played this song at one of our nursing conferences.
Let's just say there was not a dry eye in the building.
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Miracle |
Celine Dion |
Katie Rochelle |
We play this song for my son all the time. When he was first born,
this CD was the only thing that would settle him right down. Celine
collaborated with Anne Geddes for this CD. Hence, the baby pics in the video.
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We Are the World |
USA for Africa |
Jenny Hallenbeck |
This was one of the first songs that really moved me as a small child.
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What If I Stumble? |
DC Talk |
Jenny Hallenbeck |
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Looking In |
Mariah Carey |
Jenny Hallenbeck |
It described me perfectly… |
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That I Would Be Good |
Alanis Morisette |
Jenny Hallenbeck |
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Love Song |
Pink |
Jenny Hallenbeck |
It’s a raw, hopeful love song for those who’ve had their hearts
broken. |
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Money Can’t Buy Me Love |
The Beatles |
Terry Pfahler |
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The Birds |
Respighi |
Terry Pfahler |
Beautiful, haunting, romantic. |
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All I Ask of You |
Andrew Lloyd Webber |
Terry Pfahler |
from Phantom of the Opera. |
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Hallelujah Chorus |
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Terry Pfahler |
from Handel’s Messiah |
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Respect |
Aretha Franklin |
Terry Pfahler |
What can I say but, ‘Sing it to me, Aretha!' |
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Around the Sun |
REM |
Eric Raveling |
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You’ll Never Walk Alone |
from Carousel |
Janice Russell |
Sung at my high school graduation. |
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If I Could Be Where You Are |
Enya |
Janice Russell |
The words are haunting. I want this sung at my funeral. |
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Stayin’ Alive |
The BeeGees |
Janice Russell |
At my age, it’s what you hope to do! |
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Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning? |
Alan Jackson |
Janice Russell |
He wrote this shortly after 9-11, sitting in his room reflecting
on what had happened. |
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Joy to the World |
Isaac Watts (text) |
Janice Russell |
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You’re My Everything |
Santa Esmerelda |
Tim Kirkpatrick |
Deb’s and my song. |
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Walking on Sunshine |
Katrina and the Waves |
Tim Kirkpatrick |
Was playing right after I took my new job. |
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Above All |
Michael W. Smith |
Tim Kirkpatrick |
Watching Devotion In Motion… |
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Legacy |
Nicole Nordeman |
Tim Kirkpatrick |
Devotion In Motion did this song and it was a theme for a youth
rally I helped at. |
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What If His People Prayed |
Casting Crowns |
Tim Kirkpatrick |
Was played while helping with See You at the Pole. |
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Laughing With |
Regina Spektor |
Joshua Dutt |
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Beautiful Savior |
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Nancy Hallenbeck |
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Thy Holy Wings |
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Nancy Hallenbeck |
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Children of the Heavenly Father |
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Nancy Hallenbeck |
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In My Life |
The Beatles / Judy Collins |
Nancy Hallenbeck |
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This Is My Song |
Mary Travers |
Nancy Hallenbeck |
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Me & God |
Josh Turner |
Shelley Nielson |
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Lord I Lift Your Name on High |
Petra and others |
Shelley Nielson |
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God You Reign |
Lincoln Brewster |
Shelley Nielson |
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Our God |
Chris Tomlin |
Shelley Nielson |
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Jesus Take the Wheel |
Carrie Underwood |
Shelley Nielson |
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I Met God Today |
George Strait |
Shelley Nielson |
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