Married to Vera and with two believing daughters, Mykhailo Pimonenko serves as the pastor of ‘Church of Grace’ in Sumy, Ukraine. From the start of the war they have continued to serve the people of their community, praying for them and sharing the message of hope while at the same time, distributing humanitarian aid to those in greatest need. The church has also provided medical aid, helped evacuate people, and visited the wounded.
Over time, Bible Study groups have begun for people who have started coming to the church, some of whom have come to faith. Due to the many new individuals who have started attending, every church service is full, and special services are held for those with disabilities.
Particular care is offered to those who have lost loved ones as a result of the war. Meetings are held for these families who grieve over a husband, son or father.
It is not easy for ‘Church of Grace’ to serve where there is the constant shelling of border towns, the passing overhead of drones and missiles, and the terror invoked by the repeated sound of sirens. But despite these uncertain times, they continue to hold fast to the good news of the Gospel and are, therefore, confident that there are better days ahead.
Mykhailo is one of the fifty missionary pastors whom SGA is committed to providing significant emergency funding.
