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Hi everyone, we hope you are doing well and are very blessed in this unprecedented season we’re all in. Here’s a little update on us here in Perth.
What you’ll read in this update:
- Current COVID-19 update
- Running the School of Worship Online
- Baby #2 is on the way!
- Prayer requests
Current COVID-19 Update
Right now in Western Australia, things are going very well. We were in our homes for quite some time but have now been able to have some looser restrictions. There are very few cases in WA, and those are of people currently in quarantine because of travel. It is essentially not on WA’s streets anymore, but we’re still maintaining certain restrictions.
The most major restriction is that the Australian borders are closed, including those of our state. Because of this we are unable to travel, on outreach or elsewhere. Our ministries in YWAM Perth are finding creative, safe ways to reach out and stay far above reproach when it comes to our nation and state’s restrictions. It is not certain when the borders will be open again, but there are suspicions and estimates of closed borders until July 2021. Restrictions within WA were due to lift almost completely on July 18th (not including borders opening), however due to an increased number of cases on the east coast, that decision has been postponed until August.
YWAM Perth is currently able to gather in groups of 100. We gather in those groups for meals, staff meetings, and worship times. As the base worship team leader, Joel has had an exciting and somewhat complicated journey figuring out how to set up worship and livestream staff meetings for 3 groups of 100. We’re low on man-power but things are running smoothly by God’s grace!
School of Worship Online
One of the unexpected outcomes of this season has been that Abi is running an online School of Worship! This is Abi’s fifth school to lead, but first school online! Week 2 is just about to begin and it’s been off to a great start!
This particular school is unique because it is open to anyone and everyone, because there is no Discipleship Training School prerequisite. Because of this there is a total of 16 students (the most SOW in Perth has ever had in its 26 years running), and there are even some representatives from Texarkana among the students (including Abi’s mom)! It’s very exciting and both of us will be teaching in the coming weeks.
If you are interested in doing the school, you actually still can! It’s separated into 3 modules… Module A has already begun, but Modules B and C are still open to applicants. If you want to know more about it you’re welcome to read more information on the YWAM Perth website: https://www.ywamperth.org.au/further-accredited-training/school-of-worship-online
A little glimpse of our setup for our online students zooming in! 
Matching with Eva (3rd year SOW staff, huge help with Levi and a great friend!) 
Eating lunch and helping us prepare for the school!
Baby #2 is on the way!
That’s right! The second baby Gayton is due to make his or her appearance on November 21st! We are very happy to have this baby! Abi is 21 weeks along, and she and baby are both healthy.
Prayer Requests
- Continued wisdom and creative solutions for YWAM Perth during this season
- God’s blessing on the School of Worship: teachers, staff and students
- Continued protection over us as a family (including new baby)
- Encouragement and peace for Abi as she won’t be able to have her parents with her for the new baby’s arrival
Thank you so much for reading and for taking time to pray for us. We also thank you for your support during this time. We understand it’s a stretching season for everyone, and we’re truly blessed to have you.
Much love from Perth,
Abi, Joel, Levi and Baby
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