From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai
Healthy Living?
Dear Friends,
This week’s Gospel Reading is a familiar passage from Matthew. Jesus says:
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?
He then goes on to talk about how God provides food for the “birds of the air” and clothing for the “lilies of the field.” The message is: Do not worry about such mundane things.
The good news is that in the 21st Century most of the world’s population do not have to worry about having enough food to eat or clothes to wear, in fact obesity and over-consumption are often bigger problems than starvation or want.
So, how should we who have an abundance apply these passages from Jesus? Although it is sensible to eat sensibly, perhaps we need to stop obsessing about diet? “You are what you eat” is not really true! You are a child of God, not a son of pizza or daughter of tofu!
The passage ends with the conclusion:
But seek first for the kingdom of God and God’s righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. ‘So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today.
Let us do this!
The readings this week will be Genesis 1:1-2:3, Romans 8:18-25, and Matthew 6:25-34, and we will be singing the hymns All Creatures of our God and King; Still; For the Beauty of the Earth; and Praise with Joy the World’s Creator.
YouTube Live
We now use YouTube Live 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!
Video of Last Week’s Sermon
Video of last week’s sermon is now available on the All Saints YouTube Channel
All Saints Annual General Meeting
This will be held following the morning service this Sunday, 8th February. All are welcome to attend and members over the age of 16 will be able to vote.
The meeting will receive reports, approve the budget for 2026, and elect a new Church Council for the next year. Nominations are now closed and four people have been nominated for the four elected positions on the Church Council. They are:
Paddy Davis
Barbara Franklin
Elsa King
Charlotte Sensamaust
Next Potluck
Our next potluck will be at the vicarage on Sunday 15th February. This will be our Pancake Potluck heralding the beginning of Lent. Our choir will be joining us for worship, but unfortunately cannot attend the potluck so we will plan the number of pancakes accordingly!
Welcome Picnic – Last Saturday!
transACTIONrefuge held a welcome picnic at the vicarage last Saturday, 31st January. I was a very successful event with around 25 people of all ages attending. Unfortunately, we forgot to take any photos!!! Thanks to everyone who made this event possible.
Ash Wednesday Service
This will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday 18th February. Join us for this solemn service marking the beginning of Lent including the imposition of ashes. Christa will be leading this year’s service as mum and I have been invited to Chiang Rai to celebrate the Lahu New Year. All Welcome!
Chili Night Continues!
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 