Ukraine: back to school amid ongoing attacks
Hundreds of people have been injured in recent attacks in Kyiv and there are reports that it feels as if Russian attacks have reached a new level. Pray for people to have access to water, food and electricity and gas, particularly as winter approaches. Pray for children and teachers who went back to school last […]
Ukraine: latest attack
The latest Russian strikes on Kyiv have killed at least 13 people and injured a further 40. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the deaths were a result of a shortage of air defence missiles. Pray for protection for the people of Ukraine, and ultimately for an end to the war. Pray also for Alison […]
Ukraine: missile and drone attack
Please continue to lift up the people of Ukraine, where the ongoing war with Russia has cost more lives this week. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has said Russia launched more than 70 missiles and over 280 drones at Ukraine during the course of one night. Eight people died during this attack, and several homes and […]
Ukraine: respite for soldiers
Alison Giblett, serving in Kyiv, asks for prayer for a respite ministry for soldiers being run by her church, particularly for respite for active soldiers when away from the frontline. Respite needs include physical care, such as relief for backs and muscles, nutrition and spiritual support. Please pray for the chaplains as they stand alongside […]
Ukraine: giving thanks for all things
As a Christian, how do you hold on to the hope of God when there's devastation all around?
Ukraine: for lasting peace, and true hope in the meantime
Mission partner Alison Giblett, who provides spiritual and material care to those in need through her church in Kyiv, asks for prayer for all those caught up in the war to seek God for their strength and peace, and ultimately for an end to the war, and lasting peace. Give thanks for army chaplains from […]
Ukraine: an unwanted anniversary
On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, we share an update from Alison Giblett, CMS mission partner in Kyiv
Ukraine: restoration of power, renewed hope
Pray for people in Ukraine, particularly Kyiv, where deadly Russian attacks are targeting the country’s energy sector amid freezing temperatures and 200+ repair crews are working to reconnect people to the grid. Where repair crews are exhausted and ready to give up, pray for God to break through and restore their spirits as well as […]
Ukraine: dire living conditions
Mission partner Alison Giblett reports on the dire living conditions in Kyiv. There is very little power and temperatures have dropped to minus 20C making conditions very difficult for troops on the front lines and for the homeless. The loss of power has an impact on heating flats, on lifts, on water, power and on […]
Ukraine: renewed attacks
Following attacks in Kyiv last week, that left many without power or water, electricity and heating are slowly being restored. The winter temperatures are dropping dramatically and mission partner Alison Giblett shares that the Tabernacle of Living God (TLG) church has become a vital hub, offering heat and cooking facilities to those in need. Pray for people […]
Ukraine: low on power, low on hope
The BBC reports that most people in Ukraine are living with lengthy power cuts due to Russian attacks on infrastructure. Alison Giblett shares that in Kyiv, temperatures are hovering around zero degrees, plunging many people into a desperate situation. Pray for stamina for the energy providers and technicians who are working hard to provide as […]