Category: Community

God Always Gives Us

God Always Gives Us

An Opportunity to Trust Him More The last month has been one of those valleys in my ministry, where I had a really hopeful December and had many optimistic goals as I reflected at the beginning of the year, but things have not turned out as I had hoped. I am challenged with remembering that […]
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Bringing your hopes and dreams

Bringing your hopes and dreams

“Keep bringing your dreams and hopes to Him” As we move from one year to the next, I always find it to be a good time to look back and look forward. I like to use this tool– Global Trellis’s Reflect on 2024 Prepare for 2025. It’s a good opportunity to remember God’s faithfulness and recognize […]
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And now I’m here!

And now I’m here!

The goodbyes and coming and going are always hard, especially when there are so many you don’t know that you’ll see again. Some of my favorite people from the support center, where I live, are in the top photo below. And when I left, I thought only one of them would be there when I […]
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Two Adventures!

Two Adventures!

This past month I had the opportunity to visit two locations outside of where I live at the main center of our mission organization in the highlands of PNG.  First, I visited the Eastern Area Conference on the island of New Britain off the eastern coast of the mainland of PNG. There is a conference […]
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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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Top Ten Things I’m Thankful For

Top Ten Things I’m Thankful For

Originally published November 21, 2022 Top Ten Things I’m Thankful For . . . 1. Thankful for the Lord’s provision of a house with a porch and outdoor space for me to spend time in Bible Study and prayer and reflection on the weekend mornings and also to host ladies dinners and yard parties and have a […]
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What Does Your Path Look Like?

What Does Your Path Look Like?

Pick a path that represents your journey recently. What has happened on that path? How did you feel as you walked along that path? Originally sent out Oct. 18, 2022 There are rhythms in our lives— seasons, journeys. When I work with ladies at these retreats, I’m asking them to reflect on their journeys, and […]
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Do not merely listen, think on, ponder

Do not merely listen, think on, ponder

Originally sent out September 18, 2022 So, I’m doing a Bible Study through the book of 1 Peter with some incredible, godly women.  Women who challenge me with their love, understanding and remembrance of God’s Word. Two ladies join us online from tribal locations and nine of us are meeting in my house, but it […]
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A Journey Toward Dedication

A Journey Toward Dedication

Originally sent out August 9, 2022 I’ve just been back a month, and in some ways it seems like a lot has happened. But in other ways it’s been a slow start!  My luggage did finally arrive after ten days, and I was able to finish settling into my house. I’ve been able to host […]
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