From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai
Give us this day our daily bread!
(My church email is not working! Please use iainbaxter.mail@gmail.com to contact me!)
Dear Friends,
Many years ago when I was teaching in Egypt, I was on a school trip and had a conversation about religion with one of the teenage students. The boy, who was Muslim, said to me: “Is it true that the Jews have a ceremony when they believe they drink human blood and eat human flesh?” “No”, I had to reply, “That’s what we Christians do!”
For most of us, Jesus’ words “This is my body / This is my blood” have become so familiar that they have lost their power to shock, amaze, or surprise. Jesus’ first hearers were confused and confounded, but he doubled down saying:
“Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day; for my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink.”
What does all this mean? Find out this Sunday, as Mark Crawford preaches for us.
The readings for this Sunday will be from 1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14, Ephesians 5:15-20, and John 6:51-58, and we will be singing the hymns Immortal, invisible, God only wise; When we walk with the Lord; I am the Bread of Life; and Tell Out My Soul!
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!
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!
Festival of Carols – Very Advanced Notice!
This year’s Festival of Christmas Carols will take place on Saturday 14th December. It will again be held at Thammapratheep Church.
The All Saints Choristers have already started practicing and will be better than ever this year. They are now being led and assisted by Kaew, Peter, Paddy, and Claudine, as well as mum and me. Many thanks to these able and enthusiastic staff and volunteers!
YCF on Mother’s Day
Last Monday, mum and I had the privilege of joining the staff and children of the Youth Charity Foundation at Duke’s as they were treated to pizza, chicken, and fries!
New Signs
I am working on new signs for All Saints. The old signs have begun to look quite tatty and need replacing. The new signs also include details of the All Saints Foundation.
Gene’s Return
Mark, Kong, and Gene!
Our deacon Gene Bourquin will return to Thailand this Saturday and it will be a delight to welcome him back to All Saints!
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 