From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai
Celebrating Jesus the Light of the World!
(My church email is not working! Please use iainbaxter.mail@gmail.com to contact me!)
Dear Friends,
This Sunday we will celebrate the Feast of Candlemas, remembering Jesus’ Presentation in the Temple when he was proclaimed as “A light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.”
May the light of Jesus guide us in 2024 as we navigate what can at times be a dark world! Let us also rejoice in the good times of light and joy such as last week’s wedding of Kaew and Peter. We have much to be thankful for! May God be our light!
The readings for this Sunday will be from Malachi 3:1-5, Hebrews 2:14-18, and Luke 2:22-40, and we will be singing the hymns Alleluia, Sing to Jesus; Christ is the World’s Light; Give me Jesus; and Christ, Be Our Light!
Use this link to join on Zoom on Sunday
Meeting ID: 548 801 501
Kaew and Peter’s Wedding
Last Saturday we celebrated the marriage of Kaew and Peter at All Saints. Eighty people gathered in the church at 11 a.m. for the joyful ceremony, and this was followed by the reception in the vicarage garden.
Video of the service can be seen here!
Ring-bearer and Flower Girls Arrive
Here comes the Bride!
The Lord’s My Shepherd
Amazing Grace
Gloves Off!
With this ring…
Husband and Wife!
Just Married!
In the Vicarage Garden
The First Dance
Parents of the Bride and Groom
Friends of the Bride
Maejo Students
Thai Buffet
Girls from the Youth Charity Foundation
Lunch Together
All Saints People!
British Embassy Town Hall Meeting
Ben Svasti, the Honorary British Consul, has asked me to pass on the news that the British Embassy will be holding a Town Hall for British nationals tomorrow, Friday February 2nd at 1:30 pm at the CM Gymkhana Club.
Registration in advance is required to get a ticket here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/town-hall-meeting-for-british-nationals-living-in-chiang-mai-tickets-805994660727
Pancake Potluck – Sunday 11th February
Our annual Pancake Potluck to mark the beginning of Lent will be held on Sunday 11th February!
Please bring toppings to share and join us at the vicarage following the morning service. Please ask if you need a lift. All are very welcome!
The address is:
The Vicarage,
9/65 Ban Ing Doi,
Kan Klong Chonprathan Road,
Tambon Chang Phueak,
Chiang Mai
This is the link on Google Maps.
Ash Wednesday Service
This will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday 14th February including the imposition of ashes. Join us for this solemn service marking the beginning of Lent. All Welcome!
All Saints will hold its AGM on Sunday 18th February following the morning service.
We will be incorporating the new All Saints Foundation into our Constitution and electing four Church Council members. Shasta and Hannah are stepping down this time so we need two new people to fill their places. See me or any Council member if you are interested in serving!
Thanks to Shasta and Hannah for all their hard work!
Chili Night continues next week!
Every Tuesday everyone in Chiang Mai is invited to Chili Night in the Vicarage. Chili con Carne, rice, chips, ice-cream, and drinks are provided. Just come along! (But let Father Iain know in advance if you can!) All are welcome. Food is served at 6 p.m.
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 you,
Father Iain
All Saints' Chiang Mai 