On Monday, February 6th, I will start training to become a street chaplain- to bring light into dark places in the weekend party scene in the city of Perth.
Street Chaplains are... "motivated by the example of Jesus who showed care to the sick, needy and distressed people of the city. They provide practical help, compassion and First Aid to those who have suffered harm through substance and other forms of abuse." They have worked with the police in Perth and are often called upon in crisis situations as they provide the time and the care that the police don't always have the means to.
My training will include first aid, working with the indigenous, and drug and alcohol abuse related training. I will work two shifts a month during the late night hours (in teams) to minister love, compassion and mercy to the most needy in Perth. This is not a ministry of YWAM Perth, but a locally run ministry, which many of us ywamers are joining up with.
Thanks for your prayers as I launch into this endeavor!
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