A Pentecostal Church building was completely destroyed by TWO targeted Russian Shahed drone strikes in the village of Banychi, Sumy region on Thursday, March 27th, at approximately 10:00 PM. The village is located 18 kilometers from the border with Russia.
The church was attacked by two Shahed drones, reports Bishop Viktor Klets of the Sumy Region Українська Церква Християн Віри Євангельської/Ukrainian Pentecostal Church.
”The church is the center of community life. A Children’s Center operated here, providing childcare since October 2022. Preschool preparation courses were also held. The church sees our children as most vulnerable part of our community, we could take good care of. The war wounds been cured and healed here.
Pastor Mykola Mohylevskyi: ”I want to thank the Lord for His mercy! Because of the late hour, there was no one in the building – no one was injured, praise God! The church continues its ministry. And we will rebuild the building, God willing!”
Let our prayer for the ministry of churches in border and front-line regions never cease!”
Pentecostal Union of Ukraine
Swedish
Balazs
Thanks for sharing.
Paul Kolbjørnsrud
Takk for verdifull informasjon igjen, kjære Rauli!
Translation from Norwegian:
Thank you for the valuable information again, dear Rauli!
Rigmor M. Johnsen
Vi i Salemkirken Lørenskog/Norge takker Gud for at ingen ble skadet eller drept i dette angrepet. Vi har i en årrekke samarbeidet med menigheten i Banychi og pastoren der, og har sett hvor mye godt de har godt for samfunnet rundt seg – spesielt for barna.
Translation from Norwegian:
We in Salem Church Lørenskog/Norway thank God that no one was injured or killed in this attack. For a number of years, we have collaborated with the church in Banychi and the pastor there, and have seen how much good they have for the community around them – especially for the children.
Lars-Gunnar Olsson
En byggnad är förstörd – men Guds Rike består för evigt! Segern är vunnen – tack Jesus!
Translation from Swedish.
A building is destroyed – but the Kingdom of God endures forever! The victory is won – thank you Jesus!