Every time I hear of bombings in Kiev, I send a WhatsApp to our dear friend Nick & Myla Sychev who are pastoring there.

Here’s a photo of me interviewing them at the recent European Church Planting conference in Malaga

This is what he sent back this week. Denis is his son…

Thank you for your concern, Andy. We are fine, thanks God. Drone or drone wreckage fell about hundred meters from Denis’ appartment.
We had may be the toughest night for the last couple years. There were over 30 missiles and up to 600 drones. One of the most successful defence ( up to 90% was shot down) Still there were a number damaged buildings, 2 people killed and over 30 injured.

In the last picture the red square is Denis’ apartment – so very close. Please do pray for them and their safety as they continue to serve the Lord in Kiev.

Denis is also an incredible coffee roaster. For a few months now I have been enjoying his coffees as Pastor Nick sends them over. They are so good, we are starting a small venture to distribute them in the UK. So if you like artisan coffees and brew from beans and would like to support ministry in and around Kiev- please check out kievcoffee.uk. I’ll bring some bags to our service tomorrow.