Author: Summer Zimmer

The Support Network

The Support Network

What does it look like? Like last month, I want to take you on a journey to see what tribal church planting looks like, both from the church planting side and the support network side. It takes both!  Below you can click on the photo to see a photo/video clip story of what it looks […]
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What Does It Look Like?

What Does It Look Like?

The Year Ended Well I started my last newsletter with “It’s been a harder season,” but in the weeks since my last update, there have been many unexpected blessings. And in true Summer Zimmer fashion, I would like to share them with you as a visual story! Click on the image below to learn about […]
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With Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving

It’s been a harder season. But Philippians 4 says that in every situation, with thanksgiving, we should present our requests to God. My Bible study group recently studied through that passage and in the chapter before, Paul is talking about pressing on to take hold, forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, […]
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Taim Kamap Bos Bilong Mi

Taim Kamap Bos Bilong Mi

Elina, my PNG friend who has helped me with my house for almost 5 years, says, “Olgeta taim mi kam insait, taim i sa kamap bos bilong mi.” It means, “when I come inside (meaning the center where I live) time becomes my boss.” It’s so interesting that in our Western mindset, time is our […]
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Two-sided Communication

Two-sided Communication

Continued reflections on Missionary/Member Care as the role of the Church . . . if you didn’t read my last newsletter, the opening thoughts are here.  When your church sends missionaries you’re sending them into a spiritual battle and they need you to be in the background cheering them on and praying for them. They need affirmation when […]
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Sweet Summer Slide Show

Sweet Summer Slide Show

While I was home, I had the opportunity to do a video interview for my church about my ministry and why missionary care is important. So I sat down to reflect . . . I was reminded of the incident that really grabbed ahold of me as far as the need for Missionary Care.  I was […]
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From There to Here

From There to Here

Originally sent June 7, 2023 I made it home a month and a half ago and feel like I’ve been on the go ever since! I am absorbing all the good things of being with people here and enjoying the activities like biking and swimming that I can’t do there. It’s all been a blessing. […]
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This is the Day that the Lord has Made

This is the Day that the Lord has Made

originally sent April 18, 2023 A few weeks ago, I was watching through the Ethnos Bible Institute videos about Wisdom Literature, including Ecclesiastes. While it’s not the most encouraging book, I liked how the teacher summarized a few things. He said something to the effect of, today is the day that the Lord has made—not […]
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Joy, gladness not based on circumstance

Joy, gladness not based on circumstance

Joy:  gladness not based on circumstances So when I first moved into this apartment, after three years of living in other peoples’ houses, I was super glad to have a place that I could decorate and make my own. The Lord provided abundantly what I needed to make it a home I like and can […]
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The Ups and Downs

The Ups and Downs

Originally published January 26, 2023 There are up and downs here, just like everywhere.  In my last update, I shared with you the many things I was (and am) thankful for. How quickly I forget those things when I go through a rough patch! Pray for a consistent awareness of God’s faithfulness and goodness in my […]
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