Zbigniew Szalbot, Communications Co-ordinator for SGM Lifewords in Europe, writes: “Easter is the time that many Europeans will look to reach out to others with the hope they have in Christ. In Delft, The Netherlands, believers from local churches will be gathering for Passjubel, a traditional Easter celebration. One of our supporters in Delft plans to hand out SGM Lifewords material at the various events.” This week, join us in praying for those across Europe seeking to reach out to those around them with the Bible’s life-giving words.

• In preparation for Easter, SGM Lifewords produced a series of short reflections for Life Changing Words subscribers, focusing on the themes of love, possessions, stress and new beginnings – in eleven languages. Please pray that these reflections will help encourage and inspire people to pursue a relationship with Christ.

• Give thanks for all those who journeyed with us through Holy week. In addition to various online initiatives, SGM Lifewords in Europe produced a set of eight Easter videos which were broadcast by two of Poland’s largest television stations over the Easter period. Please pray that these depictions of the Easter message might lead to transformation in the lives of those who see them.

• Also this Easter, SGM Lifewords partnered with the local Bible Society in Malta to provide Inspire resource The Messiah for islanders. Praise God for this great opportunity to connect people with the Bible’s life words! Please pray that those who received copies will discover the truth of who Jesus is, as they read the story of his death and resurrection.

This week, Christians around the world joined together in remembering Christ’s death and resurrection. Join us in prayer that as the Easter story is retold and celebrated once again, it will bring transformation in the lives of individuals, churches and communities.

• “This is real love. It is not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.” 1 John 4:10 (NLT) Give thanks for the good news of the Gospel – that God came to meet us in the person of his Son, to bring hope, healing, and life in all its fullness. Pray that as we choose to live in him, and he in us, we might be encouraged to work for the growth of his Kingdom.

• Join us in praying for churches around the world as they reached out to their communities with the Bible’s life-giving words this Easter. Pray for the follow up of initiatives like A Passion for Life – an evangelistic campaign in the UK, “proclaiming Christ’s passion for the life of the world”.

• We all long to see those we love to come to faith, but so often, we can find them the hardest people to share our Story with. Please pray for all those looking to share the gospel with family and friends, that they would be encouraged by opportunities to start conversations and share the Bible’s life words with those close to them.