In January, George Linnane joined the South and Mid Wales Cave Rescue Team. He volunteered after he had spent 54 hours trapped in a cave in the Brecon Beacons and was rescued by 300 volunteers. He joined the team ‘so I can help the next poor soul who finds themselves in this situation’.
As we approach the A Passion for Life Mission, and our churches begin to return to normal ministry after Covid, this story is a reminder of the essence of evangelism.
Risk and inconvenience
First, it points to the effort needed to rescue others. Rather than giving up on Mr Linnane, the 300 volunteers devoted their time and energy to getting him out. They risked their own safety.
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