Missionaries discovered a hidden people group in the jungle, known as the Aucas, or 'savages'. Every encounter ended in tragedy, and the Kichwas feared them. One believer begged, "Please don't try to work with them!" They were known as the most violent people group in history. #Huaorani #Missionary #JungleTribe #UnreachedPeople #OperationAuca | VCY America

70 years ago today 5 missionaries were killed in the jungles of Ecuador trying to reach a native tribe called the Waodani with the message of God’s love and grace. The incredibly powerful story was told in a book called Through Gates Of Splendor that deeply impacted me several years ago and inspired me to retell the story on my Live Out Loud tour 23 years ago…I even got to take Mincaye and Steve Saint on tour with me! It’s still one of those “did I really get to be a part of that” moments on thi

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