From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai
Last Week’s Easter Sunday Worship
Dear Friends,
This is the Second Sunday of Easter and we will be looking at the story of doubting Thomas. Sometimes it is hard to believe, yet how can we doubt God’s love when we remember all that God has done for us? And exciting things are happening at All Saints!
Our scripture readings this week will be Acts 5:27-32, Revelation 1:4-8, and John 20:19-31, and we will be singing the hymns Alleluia! Sing to Jesus, The Day of Resurrection, Hail the Day, and All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!
Use this link to join on Zoom on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 548 801 501
Last Week’s Easter Sunday Service!
Video of last Sunday’s service is available on the All Saints YouTube channel!
Urgent – Church Finances!
All Saints now has a working Foundation, which is a firm footing for the future, and we came through the flood due to the generous giving of members and friends. But… we have a problem: we need a weekly collection each Sunday of around THB 10,000 to cover our regular outgoings, but the regular offering is usually around THB 3,000 – and half of that comes from two people!
Last Sunday’s offering was over THB 9,000 but that was an exception for Easter Sunday. Generally, we need each adult present to give an average of THB 500 per week. Of course, some people have very little money, so others need to give more!
There is a biblical tradition of giving a tithe – 10% of your income to God! Jesus calls us to give all! Please consider your weekly income – work out how much a tenth is, and then reflect on what you are giving to All Saints. We are not asking for 10%, but are you giving only 1%, 2%, or 3% – do you spend more on a meal out, than you give to support all the good things that All Saints is doing?
I’m sure we have been at fault in failing to share the needs of All Saints clearly – but our bank balance has been falling steadily since Covid. We will struggle to pay the rent and salary bill next month unless our income increases. Most of our offering goes to cover the salaries of our Congregational Pastor, our Organist, our Administrator, and our Cleaner – they are all part-time, but each one provides a vital function in the life of our church!
Please consider your giving – you can give more beginning next Sunday, or you can give each week and right now in the following ways:
You can donate via the All Saints Foundation:
Bank: Kasikorn Bank
Account Name: All Saints Foundation
Account Number: 170-3-79007-7
SWIFT code: KASITHBK
You can use the QR code for the church account in my name.
If you have a UK bank account, you can donate via the All Saints Chiang Mai Mission UK account:
Bank: Coop Bank
Account Name: All Saints Chiang Mai Mission
Account Number: 65877142
Sort Code: 08-92-99
Or other international donors can give via PayPal to the IainBaxterMinistry UK account using a debit or credit card.
One-off donations will be gratefully received, but most of all we need you to consider your regular weekly giving.
Thanks and God bless you!
Chili Night is taking a Break!
Chili Night will be taking a break until May as so many people are out of town!
See you again on Tuesday 6th May!
Weekly Offering to All Saints
You can still donate in person or online – and now you can use 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 and Happy Easter,
Vicar Iain (he/they/she)
All Saints' Chiang Mai 