The Circle

The Circle
Pat Fulmer, PHUMC Member (1936-2024), Artist
Acrylic on Canvas 
In honor of Dr. Jeffery Hampton and those who serve in Caring Ministries.
Given by Artist

So he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist.  After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.  He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?”  Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”  “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.”  Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.”  “Then Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!”
John 13:4–9

Description of the Painting

Central Figure                                            Cross representing Christianity.

Bowl and Towel                                          Depicts objects used by Christ to wash the disciples’ feet.

Dark area on right                                      Represents cave like tomb Christ was placed in after Crucifixion.

Light on Left                                               The result of the darkness rolling back after resurrection.

Return to the Bowl and Towel                    Symbol of the Caring Ministries.