From Vicar Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai
Alone and Tested!
Dear Friends,
For those of us who embrace a progressive agenda, these last few weeks have been something of a wilderness experience – particularly for those of us from the United States. We are perhaps consumed with the fear that a time of testing is coming for us, just as it has for so many who have lost jobs, position, and livelihood. Mark’s sermon last Sunday encouraging us to do three things was very timely. He urged us 1) not to be afraid, 2) to seek to imitate Christ, and 3) to forgive one another.
This Sunday, I will be reflecting on the wilderness experience and asking how each of us can take a stand. Most of all, we need to stand in solidarity with the marginalised – particularly those suffering from active persecution.
Just as Jesus was tested in the wilderness, we may also have our “I am Sparticus” moment, when we are called upon to stand up and be counted.
The readings for this Sunday will be Deuteronomy 26.1–11, Romans 10.8b–13, and Luke 4.1–13, and we will be singing the hymns When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; Forty Days and Forty Nights; For the Bread Which You Have Broken; and God is Love!
Use this link to join on Zoom on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 548 801 501
Last Sunday’s Service!
Video of last Sunday’s service is available on the All Saints YouTube channel!
Baby Shower – This Sunday
It is a North American tradition to “shower” the new parents with gifts and good wishes for their baby. Why not join us at the Baby Shower for Annah and Aneesh’s baby this Sunday, March 9, from 1 – 2:30 pm at Arthur and Phyllis Mann’s house? (Click link for location) We will walk as a group from Green O’Clock or you can meet us there.
In lieu of a gift, you can give a gift of cash to either Phyllis or Chris and we will present them with an envelope. Or you can purchase a gift from Amazon: Baby Registry
All are welcome!
Chiang Rai Church Dedication
On the weekend of 14th-16th March, Mum, Paddy, and I, will be journeying up to Chiang Rai with the children of the Youth Charity Foundation. This is for the service of dedication of a new church where our choir will also be singing!
Please pray that all goes well and good relationships are formed!
Chili Night Continues!
Chili Night will continue 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 – and now you can us our QR code!. Thank you for your support and love for All Saints and all we are trying to do together. God has shown that God is mighty and we are in God’s hands!
God bless you,
Vicar Iain (he/they/she)
All Saints' Chiang Mai 