From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai
Gain the whole world but lose our soul?
Dear Friends,
Three years ago this week, I wrote that exciting things may be about to happen at All Saints!
We had seen strong growth in attendance that summer and had three active priests and two deacons! Both Mark and Peter wanted to do more, but one weekly service did not provide the opportunity. We also had a large number of contacts in the Hang Dong area who might attend more frequently if there was a closer congregation.
I therefore suggested the possibility of establishing a new congregation, which Mark would have lead, in the Hang Dong area. I discussed this with Mark, Peter, Gene, and Christa, along with the Church Council, and they were all enthusiastic about the idea.
But this was not to be. Father Peter is long gone, but now Christa is ordained as a priest and we may be starting some work in Hang Dong, though not a separate congregation. We should always be prepared for surprises but we have a Jesus who called us to follow him and we often do not know where he will lead.
This Sunday’s Gospel reading is all about following Jesus! This is the exciting adventure we are on at All Saints!
The readings for this Sunday will be from Jeremiah 15:19-21, Romans 12:9-21, and Matthew 16:21-28, and we will be singing the hymns Lift High the Cross; I have decided to follow Jesus; Seek Ye First; and Go forth and tell!
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!
Last Week’s Sermon
Please find this last week’s sermon and our catalogue of sermons on the All Saints YouTube Channel
All Saints Movie Night Take Two! Wicked Two
Gene and Kong will be hosting the movie Wicked for Good at their home on Friday September 4th at 6 pm. Please sign up if you would like to go. Limited number of places available.
Lannacapella Sings Again!
There will be a short concert at 2 pm today, Thursday August 27th, at Thammapratheep Church.
A mixture of secular and sacred songs.
No tickets, no charge, just come along. It should be a wonderful afternoon.
Ratcha has an apartment!
My desk in the Swiss Alps
Last Friday Ratcha was able to confirm the rent of an apartment. It may only be for a short time but it’s what she needs while she has time to look for others.
This means that Ratcha and I are now officially on holiday. I’m writing this from the Swiss Alps in Lauterbrunnen
No Chili Night until October!
No Chili Night until October! We are taking a break during my travels but will return in the autumn.
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,
Father Iain
All Saints' Chiang Mai 