Judgement!

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Land of the Free?

Dear Friends,

Judgement!  In this week’s Gospel passage we see stern words from Jesus for those who fail to mend their ways!  This command applies to all of us but especially to those who occupy a position of leadership – whether in the church or the world.  We are called to repent, but we are also called to call our leadership to account!

How can we help?  That is the question that many of us at All Saints are asking.  Some of our people are up at the border with Myanmar helping refugees there, and we may soon be welcoming exiles from the US who feel that they are no longer safe in the country of their birth.

It seems that the current American administration is now choosing to ignore court orders and certain sections of the police are now choosing to enforce presidential orders rather than those of the law.  All we can so is pray – and be prepared to help in whatever way we can.   All that is needed for evil to triumph is for good people to remain silent – so speak we must!

God is ultimately the judge, and I believe that good will triumph in the end!  Please keep praying!

The readings for this Sunday will be  Isaiah 55.1–9, 1 Corinthians 10.1–13, and Luke 13.1–9, and we will be singing the hymns O God of Earth and Altar; Beauty for Brokenness; Called as Partners in Christ’s Service; and Onward, Christian People!

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! 

Lucille’s Funeral – This Thursday Morning



Lucille Wehner’s funeral was held on Thursday 20th March at 9:30 a.m. at McKean Hospital Chapel.  Jack would like to thank all the people of All Saints who attended.  I lead the service which contained lots of music in tribute to Lucille’s love of that greatest of arts.

Video of the service will be available shortly.


Chiang Rai Church Dedication

Singing in the Dedication Service

Last weekend Mum and I, travelled up to Chiang Rai with the children of the Youth Charity Foundation.  This was for the service of dedication of a new church where our choir sung!


Church of Christ in Thailand Pastors line up for the official opening


Akha women join the processional

One of the YCF children who comes from this village

Ready to sing!

Youth Charity Foundation children – praying on Saturday night!


Easter Dates



Dates for your diary!
 
Palm Sunday   13th April 2025
Good Friday     18th April 2025
Easter Sunday 20th April 2025
 

Chiang Mai Pride – Sunday 25th May



The date for the Chiang Mai Pride 2025 has been announced.  It will be on the afternoon of Sunday 25th May.  All Saints will have a presence as usual.  Maybe we’ll do something special this year!


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,

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