Kherson Presbyterian
Kherson Congregation
The church in Kherson gathers weekly for worship and throughout the week for prayer

About

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The Church in Kherson is across the river from russian forces and had been under russian occupation until Ukrainian liberation on November 11, 2022. As with the rest of Ukraine, they are currently suffering from a cold winter and little electricity.

 

Townspeople live under the constant threat of drone and missile attack. russian drones fly overhead and safari hunt civilians. Mothers with their baby strollers, grannies buying their groceries, civilians repairing a roof, and churchgoers walking to worship.  All are targets. The stress, fear, and uncertainty is wearing. Each day the church praises God for his preserving power as they try to adapt and minister under the uncertain reality of war.

 

The church does not currently have an ordained pastor and many of the elders have been called up for service. Still, they gather for worship, Bible study, and prayer and are thankful for when neighboring pastors come to preach and administer the sacraments

Updated for April 2026

Pray for

  • One of our congregants, she had her apartment hit by a shell for the second time. Pray for her safety, for freedom from fear, and for her to know the comfort and reassurance of our loving God. 
  • God to provide for our daily needs, the city has very little work available and so the help that the church receives and which we can distribute means a tremendous amount.  The war in Iran has also increased our cost of oil, gas, and products.  As we need to use fuel to run generators – it makes it even more difficult. Medicine and food is also increasing daily in price.
  • The safety of our church and our congregants – Attacks on transport have been especially fierce lately and we rely on God’s protection as it is very dangerous to go out.
  • The continued poor health suffered by Elena O., Aleksander I. and also Valentina.
  • The children in our congregation: Solomia and Timothy
  • Deacon Vladymyr, who is trying to complete his registration documents for medical leave.
  • Respite from the drones and attacks on infrastructure.
  • The spiritual growth and faith of our congregation
  • Peace

Praise for

  • God being Great, Loving, and in control.
Kherson
Our members meet often for prayer
Eggs ready for humanitarian distribution
The generator that gives us power even during blackouts. It costs about $10 an hour to run.
To travel to deliver aid you need to have protective equipment and permissions
Sunday Worship