What would you do to save a life?
In 277 BC during the Warring states period of China, a royal descendant and poet-scholar Chu Yuan became prime minister but was removed from his position because he objected to the use of force and violence. Banished to the countryside and grieving that he could no longer save his country from the turbulent times, Chu Yuan threw himself into the Milo River of Hunan Province.
Hearing of Chu’s action, villagers gathered their boats and rushed into the river to save him. Alas, they were too late, but their solidarity and cooperation lives on today in the tradition celebrated by Dragon Boat Festivals held around the world.
What will you do to save a life? Will you rush into action before it’s too late?
Help us reach out to the lost in Austin by joining us this Saturday April 25 at the 11th annual Austin Dragon Boat Festival. We’ll be conducting a fun Chopstick Challenge and trying to glorify God by promoting the Gospel. Volunteer with us from 10:00am-3:00pm at Festival Beach on Town Lake. Contact Richard to sign up and for more details. No experience, just faith required.
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