Plotinus in the Jungle
The Zimmerman family lives and works at Good Shepherd Seminary, in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea. Outside of the classroom they enjoy hiking and traditional dancing.
Latest posts on http://plotinusinthejungle.wordpress.com/:
- Ben’s Baptism
Feast of the Holy Innocents, December 28, 2021 Fr. Al, OFM-Cap, main celebrant: Benedict Martin, the Church of God welcomes you with great joy. In its name I claim you for Christ our Savior. Fr. Al: My dear brothers and sisters, let us ask our Lord Jesus Christ to look lovingly on this child who … Continue reading →
- Benedict’s birth story
Or, a posterior labor natural hospital birth. After my last baby, we were bound and determined to get to a hospital this time. When I started having slightly painful contractions at 39 weeks, we finished up the family evening prayer time at 7 pm and called our babysitter. We did not stop to put the … Continue reading →
- Family Hike up the Knob
Dear patient readers, Here is a post about a family hike from last November. First, is Halloween 2019: So last November, Pacific Adventist University (PAU), which owns a huge tract of land across from CTI decided to fence their property. We decided to take a walk along the clearing made for the fence so that … Continue reading →
- Mt Giluwe, the Return
In this post, I conclude my (almost) summit of Mt. Giluwe from last year. My third day on the mountain consisted of rising before dawn so that we could get off the mountain in time for me to catch my plane back to Moresby. Fr. Andrew drove us back to Hagen. After a quick … Continue reading →
- Mt Giluwe, part 2
Let me resume my account of my almost summit of Mt. Giluwe, which took place last year early July. We awoke early before dawn and started on our way. Once again, it was clear that I would not be able to keep up with my friend Fr. Andrew Falat SVD, who lives and works at … Continue reading →
- Mt Giluwe, Part 1
Last year at the beginning of July, I had the pleasure of attending the Melanesian Association of Theological Schools conference at Christian Leaders Training College, which is an Evangelical college only 15 minutes from Good Shepherd seminary. I made plans beforehand to leave the conference a day early and hike up Mt. Giluwe, the second … Continue reading →
