From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai
We are one body with many parts!
Dear Friends,
In this week’s New Testament reading Paul writes that just as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another.
That is who we are – not just a random group of people, but one body, united in Christ. As we grow and multiply, we must remember that we are still one body, whether young or old, Thai or farang, male, female, or non-binary, straight or LGBT. We are one in Christ Jesus.
The readings for this Sunday will be from Isaiah 51:4-6, Romans 12:1-8, and Matthew 16:13-20, and we will be singing the hymns Oh for a thousand Tongues to Sing; Bind Us Together, Lord; One Bread, One Body; and I, the Lord of Sea and Sky!
Use this link to join on Zoom this Sunday at 10:30 am
Meeting ID: 548 801 501
Last Week’s Sermon
Last week’s sermon, “We need to learn how to Fly!”, can be seen here!
Church Council Meeting
Last Sunday the Church Council held its regular monthly meeting. We discussed the exciting level of attendance at All Saints, and the development of a new child safeguarding policy for the Youth Charity Foundation. Other important issues and ideas were discussed of which more will be said this Sunday. We also confirmed the events calendar which can be seen below.
The Council members are Sarah Sensamaust, who is the Chair, Paddy Davis, Hannah Alexander-Herrick, Shasta Sickinger, and Father Iain, Pastor Mark, and Father Peter. Please ask them if you want to know more about what the Council does.
Events for your Diary
September 24th Harvest Festival at the Youth Charity Foundation
October 13th-15th Church Retreat
October 29th All Saints Day Celebration and Potluck
November 12th Remembrance Sunday
November 18th Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil
November 19th Transgender Day of Remembrance Service
December 3rd Advent Sunday
December 9th Festival of Christmas Carols
The World Cup
Last Sunday twelve of us gathered at the vicarage to watch the final of the women’s football world cup. It was a fun time of fellowship!
Chili Night Continues!
Some of the group!
Chili Night continues at the usual time of 6 p.m. Last week we had another good attendance. Come and join us at the vicarage as we share chili followed by ice cream!
Weekly Offering to All Saints
You can still donate in person or online. Thank you for your support and love for All Saints and all we are trying to do together. God has shown that he is mighty and we are in his hands!
God bless,
Father Iain
All Saints' Chiang Mai 