The choir of First United Methodist Church of Andalusia will honor the Rev. Tim Trent with a musical tribute Sunday afternoon.

Bishop Paul L. Leeland recently appointed Trent as a District Superintendent of the Pensacola District.

Trent will be leaving the church as its pastor after an 11-year stint. He also previously lived in Andalusia while working the conference on new church development.

FUMC Director of Music Paula Sue Duebelt said Sunday’s tribute is based in music because Trent loves all sorts of music.

“He’s very musically talented, in addition to other talents,” Duebelt said. “He has wit, humor and leadership. He’s gifted in so many areas.”

During his years in Andalusia, he often has performed musically. Church members said he can sing anything from “Ave Maria” to “I Saw the Light.” He often uses music in his nursing home ministry, and accompanies himself on guitar, banjo or mandolin. He also has appeared in the annual “Nutcracker” as the grandfather.

The choir will sing two songs — “The Lord’s Prayer” and “Here I am, Lord.” John Beasley and Louisa Baker will play the piano prior to the tribute, which starts at 2 p.m., and John Croft and Jeff Sellers will speak briefly about Trent, Duebelt said.

“We’re offering this to the community because he has been beyond what he has done in our church,” she said. “He’s been a vital part of the community.”

After the musical tribute, a reception for Trent will be held in the church’s fellowship hall.

Duebelt said Amy Spurlin and the church’s administrators helped spearhead the event, and said this will be a special occasion for Trent and his wife, Linda.

“We’re so proud for him,” Duebelt said. “He is getting a tremendous pat on the back for his work well done. He was awarded a terrific position, and it’s certainly still a working position.

“We’re really proud of him, and glory with him, but we’re going to miss him,” she said.

The tribute begins at 2 p.m. this Sun., June 7. Greeters will be available on the church grounds to direct those who can’t negotiate the church’s steep front steps to the elevator.