I have met so many people from Ukriane, they are such a very loving people. My heart breaks at the war going on……Will we break our promise to the people of Ukraine? SATANIC PUTIN! Russia is executing more and more Ukrainian prisoners of war
Baptist Press
By Diana Chandler, posted December 23, 2024 in International News
KYIV, Ukraine (BP) – Evangelical benevolent and Gospel work continues in Ukraine in the regions on the frontlines of the war with Russia, with special outreaches underway this Christmastime, a church leader there told Baptist Press.
In “extremely challenging” circumstances, churches are worshiping in numbers greater than when the war began, helping those in need, and visiting soldiers at their posts, said Igor Bandura, vice president of the All-Ukrainian Union of Churches of Evangelical Christians-Baptists (Ukraine Baptist Union), with the union supporting the work.
“Each year at Christmas, the head of our union, Valeriy Antoniuk, embarks on a several-day trip to visit the military at their positions,” Bandura said. “He travels with a small team of other ministers. There, the brothers distribute Christmas gifts, Bibles, pray, read the Gospel together with the soldiers and sing Christmas carols.”
In communities, churches distribute food packages, perform Christmas programs for children and adults, and visit the lonely.
“The work of churches in the frontline regions is very inspiring,” Bandura said. “This has a significant impact among the people, as in such communities the church is often the only one providing support. In the midst of darkness, people seek the Light of the Gospel.” More Here
