Mission Accomplished Summary and Analysis

Aucan Indians are sighted in September of 1955. Ed and Nate the missionary pilot spot them not far from Arajuno by plane. Jim sets his sight on the fulfillment of God's purpose for his life, and it looks like Ed might have a part in it, too. Ed and Nate pass over the Auca territory regularly and drop gifts as a sign of friendship. As preparations are made in hopes of reaching the Aucans, the work in Shandia is being established. A core of native believers is able to carry on the work there. Jim's heart burns with a new fervency to reach those who have never heard the Gospel. As they continue preparations, they hear reports of new Aucan. In October, Ed and Jim fly to Villano and make a circuit visiting established groups of believers before flying to...