From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai
Whitewashed Tombs
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Dear Friends,
In Matthew 23:27 Jesus says:
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones and all uncleanness.”
In this Sunday’s Gospel reading, they targeted Jesus’ disciples for not washing their hands and Jesus denounces them for their obsession with outward appearances while neglecting inner intentions. What do we look at – outward appearances or the heart?
The readings for this Sunday will be from Song of Solomon 2:8-13, James 1:17-27, and Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23, and we will be singing the hymns Jesus shall Reign; What shall I Do, my God to Love; Called as Partners in Christ’s Service; and Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah!
Use this link to join on Zoom on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 548 801 501
Video of Last Sunday’s Service!
Video of last Sunday’s service is now available on the All Saints YouTube channel!
Lannacapella Informal Concert – Today!
Lannacapella are holding an informal concert at Thammapratheep Church today, Thursday August 29th at 2:15 p.m. No tickets, no charge, all are welcome! All Saints’ Chris, Maureen, Kaew, Elsa, Peter, and Paddy will be among those singing!
Pool Day – This Saturday!
We are holding a church pool day at the Centre of the Universe Pool this Saturday, 31st August. We will gather at the pool at 2 p.m. and move to the vicarage for pizza at 5 p.m.
New QR Code
The Church Council met last Sunday and discussed ways to increase the giving at All Saints – and how to make it easier. Many people don’t carry cash or have the right change, so we will publish a QR code on the bulletin to enable people to transfer directly into the church bank account.
We will also suggest that people make a donation of THB 100 on Chili Night.
Discernment Committee
Both our deacons, Christa Crawford and Gene Bourquin, are sensing a call to the priesthood. To help clarify these callings, All Saints has setup a discernment committee.
The committee consists of a cross-section of the congregation, male and female, young and old. The members are Chris, Maureen, Paddy, Peter, and Charlotte. They will hold their first meeting after church this Sunday.
If you yourself are feeling a call to ordained or other ministry at All Saints, please speak to a member of the clergy or church council.
Harvest Festival – Advanced Notice
On Sunday 22nd September, we will again be holding out Harvest Festival at the Youth Charity Foundation’s House of Hope! The service will begin at 11 am, so we will meet at 10am at All Saints for those who can give or need a lift out to YCF.
Please bring food to share along with the food that YCF will also provide!
All Saints Book Group
The All Saints Book Group will meet around 1 p.m. next Monday. (The time and location may vary so please speak to Christa if you plan to go!)
They will be studying the book Living Resistance.
Chili Night Continues!
Chili Night next Tuesday
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 me 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 