Ukraine update 5 April

5 April 2022

We join with much of the world in grieving, as we hear reports of civilian killings and other atrocities in Bucha, a town near the capital Kyiv, Ukraine. US and European allies warning of intensified sanctions on Russia. See the BBC for the latest news. CMS people in mission in Ukraine are praying to God for restoration; they have recently been inspired by Joel 2. For those who are interested, we thought it might be helpful to post a link to the UK government Homes for Ukraine scheme: https://www.gov.uk/register-interest-homes-ukraine We are encouraged to hear of people we know who are willing to open their homes to refugees. We have also been made aware of Ukraine Connect, which is connecting Ukrainian refugees with hosts offering accommodation across Europe: https://www.ukraineconnect.net/

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