The Season of Creation 2026 in September focuses on “Living Water”, inspired by Ezekiel 47:1-12. The theme highlights God’s life-giving water flowing from the temple, restoring barren land, reviving waters, and sustaining ecosystems. As I write this water is a major news item. We hear about lack of rain, drought, hosepipe bans and conserving water.Come and explore with us through crafts, activities, food, story, fun and worship what life water brings including the One who gives life giving living water, Jesus.
46 people lined up for the 2026 version of our annual fun run. The race was started in the usual manner by Paul Hing ( of Leicester City fame). Kind weather conditions saw all participants safely cover the 4.5km course between the two villages of Sapcote and Sharnford. An exciting finish saw Connor sprint away from Steve close to the finish.The cake and plant stalls were successful. Many plants had been generously donated, including bedding plants from Sapcote Garden Centre. All sold well. The cakes were popular and sold out! A total of £561.83 was raised with Cancer Research, Parkinsons UK and Tearfund each receiving £187.28. Organiser Dave Harrold thanked everyone who participated and supported our annual charity fun run and the 19 who helped make it happen. He felt the event was a great success, and everyone seemed to enjoy it!Thanks are also due to Dave for his timeless enthusiasm in running this event and the desire of his heart to engage with the community.
As part of Hope@Easter: 38 families in Sapcote and Sharnford received Aldi Vouchers and fresh fruit in late March 2026; whilst 70 individuals/couples received plants through Churches Together Flowers@Easter on Maundy Thursday. The plant donations also came with an Easter card made by a pupils from All Saints Primary School.All of these were delivered by many members of all All Saints, Sapcote; St Helen's Sharnford and Sapcote Methodist Church. Many people expressed how grateful they were to receive these gifts and were touched by the thoughtfulness of their church. One resident commented on and really appreciated the super artwork on their card.Some households even shared their prayer needs at the time of delivery which are being prayed for by the churches' confidential prayer groups. The Hope team would just like to thank everyone involved in making this possible: the deliverers, those who have generously donated and especially for the prayer support the initiative received and continues to receive. Di and the Hope Team PN (Prayer Note) For your further prayers, Hope in the summer outreach of food and vouchers will take place on Tuesday 30th June.
Thank you all so much for surrounding Hope@Christmas with your prayers. Twenty nine parcels of Aldi vouchers, fruit and Christmas treats were safely and swiftly delivered or collected today. Our deliverers all reported back that the families were all extremely grateful and went out of their way to make sure that their thanks were passed on to all who contributed to 'Hope'. We also heard how delighted many of the children were when they saw the beautiful hampers of fruit-some reported that the children's faces lit up on seeing them.The team would like to thank all who gave such generous financial donations , including the Parish Councils, the WI and many individuals. We also thank: Reidy's for supplying our fruit; Masons at Fosse Meadows for making 'Hope' their Christmas charity this year and the Hinckley Area Food Bank for the Christmas pudds! Many thanks also to our trusty deliverers .Please pray that the families feel blessed by these gifts and feel surrounded by God's love, peace and hope this Christmas time.Di and the Hope Team
