From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai
God’s rich provision!
Dear Friends,
For the last few years we have driven out to the Youth Charity Foundation to celebrate our Harvest Thanksgiving, but this year the kids are away so we are celebrating at All Saints before sharing in a potluck at the vicarage.
For most of us the only harvesting we do is in the supermarket or at the restaurant salad bar, and in a land of plenty like Thailand it is easy to take food for granted. Yet our world still sees starvation due to war in places such as those in Gaza and Sudan. As we give thanks, we must also remember those in need, and pray and work to make this world a safer place where all are fed and live in safety.
The readings for the Harvest Thanksgiving this Sunday will be from Deuteronomy 8:7-18, Philippians 1:21-30, and Matthew 20:1-16, and we will be singing the hymns Come, Ye Thankful People, Come; For the Fruit of all Creation; For the Beauty of the Earth; and We Plow the Fields and Scatter!
YouTube Live
We will again be using YouTube Live instead of Zoom to livestream our service.
To watch our service live this Sunday please follow these steps:
1) Click on the link below, and this will take you to the All Saints Chiang Mai YouTube channel.
2) Then click on “All Saints Chiang Mai is Live” to watch the service
Use this link to join our Sunday service on YouTube Live!
Last Week’s Service!
Video of last Sunday’s service is available on the All Saints YouTube channel!
Theology on Tap – Last Night!
Beer, Pizza and … The Bible?
Join us the first Thursday of the month, to explore your questions—and problems—with the Bible over delicious food and stimulating conversation. We’ll watch a video exploring a spiritual theme, followed by group discussion. Bring a friend, or meet new ones. People of all faiths and no faith are welcome.
6:00-8:00 pm at Bella Madre Pizza (next to Food4Thought East)
First Thursday of the month
The first gathering was last night, and a great time was had by all!
Harvest Festival—This Sunday, 5th October
This year’s Harvest Festival will be held at All Saints Church as many of the Youth Charity Foundation children will be away. It will be followed by a potluck at the vicarage.
All Saints’ Book Club
Book Club meets 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 3:30-5:30. Location to be confirmed each week. We’re working our way through The Very Good Gospel by Lisa Sharon Harper. Contact Christa or Gene for details.
Chili Night
Chili Night continues this Tuesday! Every week 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.
Please make a THB 100 donation.
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,
Vicar Iain (he/they/she)
All Saints' Chiang Mai 