Guerrilla activity stopped the missionary work among the Yukpa for more than three decades. But since the early 2000s, several Colombian believers have re-established contact with the tribe and discovered a number of strong believers. They built two schools and a church, and work is proceeding again on a Yukpa Bible.<\/p>\n
The events of Aug. 3, 1966, were a defining moment in my life. I was certain we would be killed in those awful moments, yet I joyfully looked forward to seeing the face of Jesus. When it didn\u2019t happen, it gave me a larger purpose in life\u201d\u201dto live for Him. The next year, I chose as my \u201clife verse\u201d\u009d Paul\u2019s words in Philippians 1:21: \u201cFor me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n
Ernest\u2019s legacy is one of a faithful servant. He selflessly served others his entire life. Yet the Yukpa were closest to his heart. Three times he ventured out to live among them; and in the end, he gave his life for them. The \u201cDaily Light,\u201d\u009d a classic devotional book from which we read at his gravesite, had this Scripture from Revelation 2:10 for Aug. 3: \u201cBe thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n