Mrs Lockhart said the initiative has been organised in response to a desire among a small group of local Christians to share the message of the Gospel during the Easter period.

Commenting, Carla Lockhart MP said:

“As we approach Easter, a time of great significance for Christians, I am pleased to support an initiative which seeks to share God’s Word within our community.

“We are collecting Bibles to distribute in Portadown town centre over the Easter holidays, and I would encourage anyone who has Bibles at home that are no longer being used to consider donating them.

“This is a simple but meaningful way to support the work of sharing the Gospel, and I am grateful to those who have contributed in the past. Their generosity has already made a real impact.”

Donations can be dropped off at Mrs Lockhart’s constituency offices at 31–33 Queen Street, Lurgan, or at her office on the Armagh Road in Portadown.

Mrs Lockhart added:

“I am thankful in advance to all those who are able to support this initiative. I look forward to seeing how these Bibles will be used in the weeks ahead.”