Hope@Christmas2022 You will all be aware and concerned that many families will be struggling this Christmas due to soaring energy costs and food prices. So once again, the churches and schools of Sharnford and Sapcote are helping support them through Hope@Christmas 2022. We will now be distributing 40 hampers between Sapcote and Sharnford. This is the largest amount to date. All of the families and individuals nominated will receive a gift for each person, alongside the food hamper, which we hope will brighten their Christmas. Once again, if you would like to buy a gift, please do not spend more than ten pounds and do not purchase anything containing alcohol or cigarettes. There are boxes at the back of church in which to deposit gifts. Please do so by Wednesday 14th December. If you would like Di to purchase a gift on your behalf, please speak to her or ring her on 01455 272928. The Hope@Christmas gift list can be found through this linkhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/11yiA73Tjo2jm1eTXplm6t6RegoC sqEw9LL9eGk2nghY/edit?usp=sharing Many thanks. Di Harrold pp The Hope TeamNB Please continue to pray!! Please pray that as we reach out to these families they will experience God's love and hope this Christmas. Please contact Di Harrold, if you need to know more at assapcote2019@gmail.com. Thank you for all of your ongoing commitment and support for those in need.
From 8th January 2023 there will be a new pattern of services in our Benefice as folllows (changes in bold):First Sundays 9.15am Sharnford Holy Communion; 4pm All Saints Messy Church (monthly except Jan & Aug)Second Sundays 9.15am Sharnford Morning Worship; All Saints 11am All Age Holy CommunionThird Sundays 9.15am Sharnford Holy Communion; All Saints 11am Morning WorshipFourth Sundays 9.15am Sharnford Morning Worship; All Saints 11am Holy CommunionFifth Sundays United Benefice Holy Communion (Jan '23 10am @ St Helens, Sharnford)
Dear village, parish, benefice and beyond,In honour of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, our servant, faithful, steadfast and Christian monarch the All Saints Church bells will be rung at midday on 9th September by a team from our wonderful group of ringers.On Saturday 10th September, between the hours of 10am and 6pm, All Saints Church will be open to anyone who wants a space to just sit, or reflect, to pray, to say thank you, to light a candle or write a message in a 'Book of condolence' (about our Queen or to the Royal Family).On Sunday 11th September there will be a special service of Holy Communion written especially for this official time of mourning. There will be an opportunity to sign a 'Book of condolence' too.The 'Book of condolence' will be available at Sapcote Methodist Church Sept 12th -16th, 9am-midday.Over the weekend of Saturday 17th September, (between 10am and midday), & Sunday 18th September (between 12.15pm & 4pm) All Saints Church will be open to anyone who wants a space to just sit, or reflect, to pray, to say thank you, to light a candle or write a message in a 'Book of condolence' (about our Queen or to the Royal Family).Please note, Sapcote Parish Council, after consultation with All Saints Church, has decided that the beech tree between the library and All Saints Church Hall would be a suitable place for anyone who would like to leave a floral tribute in memory of HM Queen Elizabeth II. If flowers are to be left, can any plastic, cellophane or additional items be removed first.Everyone will be most welcome to participate in any of the events from Saturday 10th September..Picture credit: Press Association
One of the few stories in the bible of Jesus' childhood was the time the 12y.o. Jesus got separated from his parents, Mary & Joseph while celebrating the Passover festival in their capitol city, Jerusalem.Come and explore with us 'Where I belong'. Do you know where you belong, where you are welcome? Make some discoveries about what Jesus shared about belonging.Come and ask some big ? of God; sample some of the special food Jesus could have eaten; create your own family shield; navigate your way around our church yard and more.Fun, food, fellowship, story & song, sometimes in a 'messy' way.Interested in attending? Contact Jill or Jim on 01162867989 or via messysaints@hotmail.com
