We have a saying in our culture that “Practice Makes Perfect”. In many of life’s endeavors we will simulate certain conditions in order to give an individual the opportunity to be stretched and developed. New Tribes Mission has built an incredibly challenging program in Central Pennsylvania which simulates cultural and language acquisition in an isolated people group. Each year we send our seniors here at NTBI out to participate in this program which is called Wayumi, a Yanomamo word which means to be traveling away from home, “walkabout”. During their week at Wayumi our students attempt to build relationships with “people” who are very different than themselves in language and culture. They even experience rustic living conditions and new diets. Our staff includes missionaries with extensive experience in planting mature tribal churches around the world. All of their cultural and linguistic expertise enhances a program which stretches our students in many ways. Every year these young people return to classes at NTBI with an even keener awareness for their need to walk in complete dependence on God. This decision that they are making to reach out to those unreached with the gospel will come at a staggering price on their personal lives. Jesus Christ Himself made the choices that He did with His eyes set on the future not the here and now… “who for the joy set before Him”. Our students are choosing to consider eternity and allow it to impact today as they say yes to hardship. Please be praying that this little simulation in the woods in Pennsylvania will further the gospel worldwide! Pray for Casie and I as we look to God to finish this semester strong with these students.