Our congratulations to Rev. Sergei Kukushkin, ERSU graduate, who was ordained in December as pastor of the Trinity Presbyterian Church of Kherson, Ukraine. He had been supplying that work while he completed his M.Div. studies at ERSU, working together with MTW missionaries. The church's joy was abated, however, a week later, when beloved missionary Cindie Pike lost her life in a tragic accident. Pastor Sergei played an important role in bringing comfort and perspective to congregation and friends at a very difficult time.

Please pray for comfort for Sergei and the church -- and especially for Cindie's husband, Mel Pike, who is returning this week to close up their apartment and move to Odessa, where he will continue to serve as a church planter.