The Bible Mission Church Annunciation was planted in the city of Sarny, Rivne region in 2000. At the time, three people got baptized. Over the entire history of the church, 16 baptism events took place with 54 people baptized in total.
The brothers and sisters have gone through different periods of time, but they also experienced a lot of blessings, and during difficult trials the Lord showed His faithfulness and did not forsake those who trusted in Him with all their hearts. Today, like all Ukrainian people, the community is experiencing a difficult time of war. The Sarny district, located in the north of the Rivne region, is more often than other districts of the region subjected to attacks by enemy drones and missiles. Because of this, many church members went abroad, but the ministry does not stop.
Currently, the community has 25 members who still live in the city. 30–35 people gather for Sunday services, and ministers from other communities of the Association of the Bible Mission Churches of Ukraine often come. During the gatherings, the sisters teach separate classes with preschoolers.
The youth of the church also regularly gather for their meetings, inviting non-believing friends. Every Sunday, about 10–15 young men and women come to the youth meeting.
Summer camps are especially helpful in unifying the youth. This summer, the EXIT youth camp is scheduled for July 23–26 in the campsite of Zallisya, Rivne district. If the Lord allows, there are also plans to hold a church-wide retreat.
Every Thursday, the women of the community gather for fellowship. Twice a month, they visit a local House of Mercy for the elderly. Before the holidays, the sisters try to prepare small gifts for its residents.
Whenever possible, the Annunciation Church, together with brothers and sisters from other evangelical churches, holds evangelistic events in Sarny: concerts of Christian music, art exhibitions, etc.
Three times a week, an online prayer meeting is held, in which 10–12 people participate. The children of God pray for personal needs, for the needs of their community, that the Lord will give new opportunities for evangelism and add the saved to His Church. They also ask the Lord for the protection of their city, for the end of the war and peace for Ukraine.
