Ukraine is waging war on its own soil; Kiev has a daily 2:30 pm announcement of the communiqué from the front. The Minsk Agreement between Russia-backed separatists and Ukrainian forces is floundering. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch report civilians being held in prisons that authorities say don't exist, and there are ongoing killings. Meanwhile from 6 to 9 October the second World Congress of Christians of Evangelical Faith was held in Lviv with 2,200 delegates from 16 countries, with the theme ‘Pentecost - the answer to the challenges of our time’. A Ukrainian bishop said, ‘We gathered from different countries to pray in unity and reflect on challenges. As Christians, it is important to understand the time in which we live.’ His Russian counterpart replied, ‘No matter what happens, we will pray for you and empathise with you. I am honoured to serve God with you. We love you!’