Ukraine: under pressure

8 September 2023

Our people in mission in Ukraine – Alison, Valery and Anya – report that “a big issue is dealing with a sense of hopelessness as the war continues on.” This feeling was likely intensified this week as a Russian strike hit a crowded market in the Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka, killing at least 17 people. Please pray for safety and supernatural stamina for CMS people in mission in Ukraine as they continue to offer practical help and hope to so many people who are suffering.

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