From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai
Montha Than Waterfall
Dear Friends,
Last Saturday transACTIONrefuge went on a hike. Nine of us drove up to the Montha Than Waterfall and went on a short hike – ending up at the waterfall where the bravest went for a swim. The waterfall was the highlight of the walk and everyone was happy to see it! Why? Because water gives life! Just contrast the bare desert mountains of the Middle East with the lush green mountains of Thailand to see this truth!
In this week’s Gospel reading, Jesus encounters a woman at an ancient Samarian well. He offers her “living water”. That is what the Christian life is all about: the opportunity to be continually filled with living water! Sometimes we feel dry and barren too, but that water is available if we just allow God to open the flood gates!
The readings for the Third Sunday of Lent will be from Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 5:1-11, and John 4:5-26, 39-42, and we will be singing the hymns Immortal, Invisible, God only Wise; Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing; In the Morning when I Rise; and In Christ alone my hope is Found!
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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News from Christa and Mark!
Please pray for Mark and Christa at this time! This is the latest news on their situation:
Christa writes:
A quick update on our visa process.
This morning, Mark received his visa approval — which we are incredibly grateful for.
I am still waiting on one final document before I can submit my own application. As soon as it arrives, we’ll move forward with the next step. Please keep us in mind and in your prayers as we wait for the document to come through. We’re hoping it arrives quickly and without complication so we can return to Thailand soon.
Thank you again for making this process possible. Your generosity has allowed us to take these steps with peace instead of panic.
We’re hopeful and trusting that the remaining pieces will fall into place.
We’ll keep you posted.
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YCF Trip to Huahin
Leading Worship by the Sea!
Mum and I plan to travel down to Huahin with the Youth Charity Foundation from 19th to 27th March. They make the trip every three years or so.
For many of the children it will be the first time they have seen the sea. Please pray for the safety of all involved!
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Easter Services – Coming Up!
Palm Sunday – 10:30 a.m. Sunday 29th March
Good Friday – 7:00 p.m. Friday 3rd April
Easter Sunday – 10:30 a.m. Sunday 5th April
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Easter Potluck!
Our Easter Sunday service will be followed by a special Easter Potluck at the vicarage! This will include an Easter Egg hunt and other Easter goodies!
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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 