A couple of weeks ago, the Adult and Singles groups got to see this wonderful and challenging documentary of Jim Elliot, his four friends, and their families sacrificed their lives to reach the Waodanis of Ecuador. Our small groups were touched by their examples and challenged us to count the cost of following Jesus.
This kind of story seems to place one's problems into perspective in light of eternity.
"Based on the amazing true story that inspired Elisabeth Elliot's best-seller, Through Gates of Splendor, comes an incredible documentary film. When five missionary families travel to Ecuador, they find creative ways to connect with an isolated tribe, the Waodani. Although at first they find acceptance, eventually, some meet with hostility, and ultimately death. In a testament to unsurpassed forgiveness, however, members of the slain missionaries' families return to the Amazonian basin and live among the tribe. Featuring first-hand accounts of this fascinating story, including recent tribe interviews, this powerful, award-winning documentary is one you will never forget."
