From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai
The Kingdom of God – God’s people worshipping together!
Dear Friends,
This week we continue our observance of Lent as we look at the story of Nicodemus who came to Jesus with compliments. Jesus responded “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.”
What does it mean to see God’s kingdom, and even more to enter it?
The readings for the Second Sunday of Lent will be from Genesis 12:1-4, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17, and John 3:1-17, and we will be singing the hymns The God of Abraham Praise; O Jesus, I have Promised; Let us Break Bread Together; and What a Friend We Have in Jesus!
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 will soon be available on the All Saints YouTube Channel
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Help for Christa and Mark!
Please pray for Mark and Christa at this time! This is the latest news on their situation:
Christa writes:
We did it.
Because of you, our $10,000 goal has been fully funded—and exceeded.
We cannot adequately express our gratitude. Your generosity enables us to move forward in seeking permission to return to Thailand.
But your support means even more than that. Mark shares how:
“Yesterday, a mother called me asking for help relocating to safety. She is a refugee fleeing war and sexual violence, now also surviving domestic abuse and abandonment. She has nothing except two small children — one of whom is sick and requires ongoing medical care.
On the worst day of her life, I was able to be present, listen carefully, and help her begin to see options again. And because of your financial support and prayers, you were there for her too.
It was as if she walked into a room full of caring, capable people from around the world asking, ‘How can we help?’
Love is the most powerful force in the universe. Through your kindness, more love has entered her story.”
On a personal level, Mark’s mom recently suffered a massive stroke after weeks of hospitalization for a broken hip. His 81-year-old father cannot live independently without her. Being able to return and care for them during this season matters deeply to us.
Please continue to pray for our visas to be approved, for this refugee mother and her children, and for Mark’s parents.
Your presence with us in this season means more than we can say.
This campaign officially closes tonight. We will share final totals once all gifts have been processed. If you feel led to support our ongoing care of people like this refugee mother, the giving links will remain open. But please know: the visa goal has been met and exceeded.
Thank you for standing with us.
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transACTIONrefuge Volunteer Orientation – Last Saturday!
We had a great meeting last Saturday with around twelve people in attendance.
This who missed it can view the recording of the event – message me if you would like to be sent the link.
Whether you have already volunteered to help new-comers to Chiang Mai, would like to do so, or just want to find out more, please ask to see this valuable information which explains what is needed, and outlines the do’s and don’t’s of helping.
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transACTIONrefuge Hike – This Saturday!
This is a short hike of a couple of miles, suitable for most ability levels!
Patrick is a Thai tour guide who loves to get people out in nature. He is also a great resource on local flora and fauna.
Details:
Saturday, February 28th
9:00 AM – meet to carpool to the hike here:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tLSCuKCpqSjhwTDX6
We will have 3 cars that can hold at least 10 hikers in addition to the drivers.
Please bring a sack lunch so we can picnic at the half way point.
Recommended items to bring:
• sunscreen/hat
• bug spray
• footwear with good grip
• plenty of water
Further details for this hike will emailed out next week.
Cost: 100 baht for National Park entrance for foreigners. If you can’t afford the cost please let us know. Several of our members have offered to sponsor anyone who could not otherwise participate.
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Tuesday 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.
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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 