Maybe it’s because I learned this song at General Conference in 2008, and I’ve loved it ever since.
Maybe it’s because we sang it on my last Sunday as we were saying goodbyes at York First and Waco UMCs. And we sang it again in my last days at Schuyler Christ, Rising City, and Brainard UMCs. Or maybe it’s because today is my last Sunday at Milligan and Fairmont Community UMCs. Nearly all week, I have been singing the refrain of the song that we learned here almost two years ago, shortly after we began our ministry together. I am speaking of Draw the Circle Wide, by Mark Miller. Truly a gift he has given us! Draw the circle, draw the circle wide. Draw the circle, draw the circle wide. No one stands alone, we’ll stand side by side. Draw the circle, draw the circle wide. This song has become especially meaningful to me and countless others since February’s Special Session of General Conference in St. Louis. A theme song, if you will. Drawing the circle of Love wider has always resonated with me. Having lunch at a table by yourself in the cafeteria? I am the one who will join you at your table so you don’t have to eat alone. Can’t seem to catch a break? I will pray for God’s guidance and see if there’s a way to help you get out of a jam or a mess. Needing someone to listen? Or needing encouragement to keep moving forward after a loss or an error in judgment? I will be there to listen to whatever you are holding onto. To seek justice for you when you aren’t able to yourself. To walk alongside you. To strengthen and encourage you for the next part of your journey. Grace and peace … --Pastor Pat
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