{"id":542,"date":"2023-01-30T05:51:48","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T10:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/?p=542"},"modified":"2023-01-30T05:53:07","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T10:53:07","slug":"a-journey-toward-dedication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/2023\/01\/30\/a-journey-toward-dedication\/","title":{"rendered":"A Journey Toward Dedication"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/22augusttigakheader.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/22augusttigakheader.png 1000w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/22augusttigakheader-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/22augusttigakheader-600x199.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/22augusttigakheader-768x254.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/22augusttigakheader-125x41.png 125w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/22augusttigakheader-250x83.png 250w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/22augusttigakheader-450x149.png 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Originally sent out August 9, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve just been back a month, and in some ways it seems like a lot has happened. But in other ways it&#8217;s been a slow start!&nbsp; My luggage did finally arrive after ten days, and I was able to finish settling into my house. I&#8217;ve been able to host several groups, and as always, I&#8217;ve enjoyed that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6518-600x450.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6518-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6518-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6518-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6518-125x94.png 125w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6518-250x188.png 250w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6518-337x253.png 337w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6518.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6717-600x450.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6717-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6717-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6717-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6717-125x94.png 125w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6717-250x188.png 250w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6717-337x253.png 337w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6717.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6612-600x450.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6612-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6612-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6612-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6612-125x94.png 125w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6612-250x188.png 250w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6612-337x253.png 337w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6612.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tigak Bible Dedication\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/737788810?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I was able to be a part of the Tigak Bible Dedication and created this video so that you could be a part of it too!&nbsp; Please take the time to watch it and experience life on the other side of the globe. Pray for the Tigak people as they read and study God&#8217;s Word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was able to lead a ladies&#8217; retreat this past weekend at the support center where I live. It was a different setting, but it worked well for this group of three. I included the photo with all the food containers to show just how much food I make and we eat at a retreat!&nbsp; I think I&#8217;m always worried we won&#8217;t have enough, and those were all our leftovers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/22augustheader.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/22augustheader.png 1000w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/22augustheader-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/22augustheader-600x247.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/22augustheader-768x316.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/22augustheader-125x51.png 125w, 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https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6747-125x83.png 125w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6747-250x167.png 250w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6747-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6747-380x253.png 380w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6747.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6832-600x450.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6832-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6832-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6832-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6832-125x94.png 125w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6832-250x188.png 250w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6832-337x253.png 337w, https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/IMG_6832.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/membercarecollagesmaller.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/summer-zimmer\/files\/2023\/01\/membercarecollagesmaller.png 1000w, 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I&#8217;ve been thinking and praying about the concept of Missionary Care: what the needs are and how they could be met, what role the home church and the support team here should play. Pray for me as I think through these things and consider who to share my ideas with and how.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Originally sent out August 9, 2022 I&#8217;ve just been back a month, and in some ways it seems like a lot has happened. But in other ways it&#8217;s been a slow start!&nbsp; My luggage did finally arrive after ten days, and I was able to finish settling into my house. 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