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
St Helen's Church will be open every weekend from the end of July between 10am and 4pm.You are most warmly invited to drop by and come in. Spend a while in the peace. Look round and see some of our story.See the recovery from the devastation mentioned below and the current needs with a raised floor.This is a simple beautiful peaceful church which consists of a south porch, nave, west tower and chancel with later vestry. The low west tower holds six bells and has pinnacles. The nave has box pews and is a light and airy space. The church suffered damage in 1984 when a fire started in the chancel area. This resulted in extensive repairs and restoration with a new roof, new lighting, carpeting and 81 embroidered kneelers created by members and friends.
On September 1st at the One Centre, 10 Frog Island at 7pm many are gathering from churches in Leicester(shire) to pray and worship together. "Over the past few weeks we have all been aware of unrest in our country, even in our own city. Our nation has been disturbed by sad events, and prejudice, violence and hatred have again surfaced.Jeremiah 29:7 reminds us to pray for the prosperity of the cities we live in, that God's peace would reign and light will overcome the darkness. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 also calls us to pray for those in authority, as they make decisions and take measures to maintain peace across the land. As the church in Leicester we are called to demonstrate unity and be a sign and a symbol, an incredible example of deep love across ethnicities, always demonstrating real love in action and a place of refuge for all who need a home."As a church we will be there. If you need transport to the event please contact Jim Matthews on 07905 932988 or email - jmatt1956@aol.com