Dear Friends, I am very proud of the people of All Saints. Many people, both gay and straight, marched and staffed the All Saints’ booth at last Sunday’s Pride Festival.
Special thanks to Pastor Mark, Deacon Christa, and the Sensamaust family, for coordinating our contribution. And congratulations to Deacon Nat of the St Mary Independent Catholic Mission, who attends All Saints, who performed the same-sex marriage blessing.
Pastor Mark on the Main Stage
Same-Sex Blessing
This Sunday is Trinity Sunday. The Trinity symbolizes and reveals God’s unity in diversity. God has created a wonderful rainbow of genders and sexualities in God’s people. As we acknowledge and welcome one another, we can rejoice in all God has made.
The readings for Trinity Sunday will be from Isaiah 40:12-17, 27-31, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, and Matthew 28:16-20, and we will be singing the hymns Holy, Holy, Holy; Father we love you; Mothering God; and Tell Out My Soul!
Last week’s sermon for Pentecost Sunday, “Let God out of the Box”, can be seen here!
Pattaya Ordination
Assembled Bishops, Priests, and Acolytes
It was a great joy for me to participate in the ordination of Lloyd Hobbard-Mitchell at St George’s, Pattaya, last Sunday.
Please hold Lloyd in your prayers.
Laying on of hands!
Chili Night
Some of the group!
Chili Night is on vacation! It will return on Tuesday 4th July!
Weekly Offering to All Saints
You can still donate in person or online. Thank you for your support and love for All Saints and all we are trying to do together. God has shown that he is mighty and we are in his hands!
The Day of Pentecost, which we celebrate this Sunday, is when the Holy Spirit was poured out on all people – as prophesied by the prophet Joel:
In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
This outpouring was marked by the diversity of people gathered on that first Pentecost. The crowd included “Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs!”
On Pentecost afternoon, All Saints will take part in the annual Pride March and the gathering which will follow. This year the organizers are keen to not only highlight the diversity of LGBTQ+ people, but the many ethnicities and genders who will be gathered together.
All Saints will march in the parade and have a booth at Tha Phae Gate to share the message that God loves everyone, and that God longs to pour out God’s Spirit on all!
The readings for Pentecost Sunday will be from Acts 2:1-21, 1 Corinthians 12:3-13, and John 20:19-23, and we will be singing the hymns Come Down, O Love Divine; Spirit of God, Unseen as the Wind; O Breath of Life, Come Sweeping Through Us; and O God of Burning, Cleansing Flame!
Last week’s sermon for our Celebration of the Ascension, “Has He Gone?”, can be seen here!
Chiang Mai Pride – This Sunday, 28th May 2023!
All Saints will have a booth at Tha Phae Gate and will be marching in the parade!
Lots of people, including me, will be away that weekend so if you are in Chiang Mai, please talk to Mark about how you can help. This will be a great opportunity to show how we at All Saints care for and welcome all people!
Chiang Mai Pride 2023 will celebrate Pride Month 2023, as the first province in Thailand, with the concept Beyond Gender: Pride United: Celebrating Diversity, Embracing Unity on Sunday, May 28, 2023.
The parade will begin assembling at 5 p.m. at the Buddha Sathan, Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and will march to the Tha Phae Gate.
At Tha Phae Gate there will be the same activities as the temple fair, including performances, music, gender talks, weddings for LGBT couples, booths, open-air movie screenings, and more.
Pattaya Ordination
Lloyd Hobbard-Mitchell
Unfortunately, I shall miss the Chiang Mai Pride celebrations as I have been invited to attend the ordination of Lloyd Hobbard-Mitchell at St. George’s, Pattaya.
Please hold Lloyd in your prayers!
The Youth Charity Foundation
Worship Time!
Last week, Mum, Nat, and I, had the joy of attending the YCF Back to School Worship Time. They have nineteen new children this year, so please hold them in your prayers!
Some of the older boys help in the work!
They have also finished the complete reroofing and renovation of the House of Hope main building. It looks very smart!
My Trip
I shall be away from Friday 26th May until Saturday 24th June. Ratcha and I will be visiting southern Thailand, while mum is in the UK for most of June. Please pray that we will have safe travels!
Pastor Mark and Father Peter will be leading worship in my absence.
Chili Night
Some of the group!
Chili Night is on vacation! It will return on Tuesday 4th July!
Weekly Offering to All Saints
You can still donate in person or online. Thank you for your support and love for All Saints and all we are trying to do together. God has shown that he is mighty and we are in his hands!
This Thursday is Ascension Day when the Church celebrates Jesus’ return to the Father! How ever we understand the Ascension, its key message is contained in Jesus’ words to his disciples: “And lo I am with you always, to the end of the age.” We have the promise that while Jesus is not physically present with us, God is with us through the Holy Spirit!
The readings for this Sunday’s Celebration of the Ascension will be from Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:15-23, and Luke 24:44-53, and we will be singing the hymns Hail the Day; To God be the Glory; King of Kings, Majesty; and Love Divine, all Loves Excelling!
Last week’s sermon was not recorded due to the church retreat, but you can watch hundreds of past sermons and services on the website’s Audio-Visual page.
Spring Retreat
More than twenty people enjoyed two days away at the RungNara Pool Villa Resort in Sansai last weekend.
In rain and shine we shared food and fellowship together! Thanks to Katie who organised the event, and Christa who led worship on Sunday morning. Thanks, too, to Father Peter who led worship back at All Saints!
Chiang Mai Pride – Next Sunday, 28th May 2023!
This week’s meeting!
Last Monday, Mark and Nat attended another planning meeting for Chiang Mai Pride! All Saints will have a booth at Tha Phae Gate and will be marching in the parade!
Lots of people, including me, will be away that weekend so if you are in Chiang Mai, please talk to Mark about how you can help. This will be a great opportunity to show how we at All Saints care for and welcome all people!
Marching in 2020!
On May 28, 2023, Chiang Mai Pride will be taking over the Night Bazaar Road and Tha Phae Gate with a spectacular parade, electrifying performance, amazing music, inspiring gender talks, beautiful same-sex marriage ceremonies, fun booths, outdoor film screenings, and so much more.
So, come on and join us as we celebrate our diversity and unleash our full potential with the theme “Beyond Gender”. It’s going to be an unforgettable experience that you won’t want to miss! See you at CM Pride 2023 – let’s make it a day to remember! Thank you for your support.
Chili Night
Some of the group!
This week will see the last Chili Night for a while! It will return on Tuesday 4th July! Come and join us at the vicarage at the usual time of 6 p.m. as we share chili followed by ice cream!
Weekly Offering to All Saints
You can still donate in person or online. Thank you for your support and love for All Saints and all we are trying to do together. God has shown that he is mighty and we are in his hands!
Dear Friends, We has a wonderfully busy time last weekend. On Saturday more than a dozen All Saints people were involved with the British Coronation Celebration, joining thousands of others braving the heat at the Consul’s Garden. Then on Sunday Archbishop Ron Langham led our worship and joined us for a packed potluck at the vicarage!
This weekend most of us are off on retreat at the RungNara Pool Villa Resort in SanSai. (More details below) Father Peter will be leading worship at All Saints for those not retreating!
The readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter will be from Acts 17:22-31, 1 Peter 3:13-22, and John 14:15-21, and there will be two hymns: When Morning Gilds the Skies and Love Divine, all Loves Excelling!
There will be no Zoom broadcast this week, but you can watch hundreds of past sermons and services on the website’s Audio-Visual page.
Last Week’s Sermon
Video of last week’s sermon by Archbishop Ron Langham can be found here!
Spring Retreat Information
The church retreat is finally here!
We have rented the entire RungNara Pool Villa in Mae Jo (click for google maps link). Check in on Friday afternoon and out on Sunday at mid-day. There is a pool, horseback riding, and fishing, so dress accordingly.
FOOD: We will bring pizza for Friday night, and will go out or order in for meals on Saturday. There is a kitchen, so feel free to bring some breakfast stuff. We will have coffee and scrambled eggs. Bring snacks to share.
AGENDA: Our time is unstructured, so bring games and be ready to enjoy relaxing.
PAYMENT: Rooms are 1200 THB/night, please contact Katie. If you can send a bank transfer ASAP, she will forward it to the resort ASAP. Email: k.e.wierenga@gmail.com, Tel.: 097 990 7957
Chiang Mai Pride – 28th May 2023
Last Monday, Mark, Paddy, Nat, and I attended the planning meeting for Chiang Mai Pride 2023. All Saints will be marching with a banner and will have a booth at Tha Phae Gate. Volunteers needed – see Pastor Mark!
Get ready to mark your calendars for Chiang Mai Pride 2023 – the biggest and most fabulous event of the year! This year, Chiang Mai is making history as the first city in Thailand to host the “Province Season Opening, Pride Month Celebration 2023 of Thailand” . And we want YOU to be a part of it!
On May 28, 2023, we’ll be taking over Night Bazaar Road and Tha Phae Gate with a spectacular parade, electrifying performance, amazing music, inspiring gender talks, beautiful same-sex marriage ceremonies, fun booths, outdoor film screenings, and so much more.
So, come on and join us as we celebrate our diversity and unleash our full potential with the theme “Beyond Gender”. It’s going to be an unforgettable experience that you won’t want to miss!
See you at CM Pride 2023 – let’s make it a day to remember! Thank you for your support.
Last Saturday, 6 May 2023, there was a ‘Garden Party’ at the Consul’s Garden to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. Many All Saints people attended!
All Saints’ Headquarters with Elsie, Amy, and Wim
Paddy on the Lawn
Girls on the Grass
Deacon Nat, Father Iain, and another guest!
Chili Night
Some of the group!
Chili Night will continue this Tuesday at the usual time of 6 p.m. Come and join us at the vicarage as we share chili followed by ice cream!
Weekly Offering to All Saints
You can still donate in person or online. Thank you for your support and love for All Saints and all we are trying to do together. God has shown that he is mighty and we are in his hands!
Dear Friends, We are delighted that Archbishop Ron Langham will again be visiting and preaching this Sunday, 7th May. He will be sharing how we at All Saints embrace unity in our diversity, coming from many nations, genders, sexualities, and church backgrounds.
Everyone is also invited to the British Coronation Celebration on Saturday – whether you’re a royalist or republican, British, Irish, or American – all are welcome!
The readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter will be from Acts 6:1-7, 1 Peter 2:4-9, and John 14:1-12, and we will be singing the hymns Alleluia, Sing to Jesus; Christ, Be Our Light; Called as Partners in Christ’s Service; and Let Us Build a House!
Video of last week’s sermon by Pastor Mark, “What makes you happy?”, can be found here!
This Saturday, 6 May 2023, there will be a ‘Garden Party’ at the Consul’s Garden from 11am until 6pm to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.
It’s a festival of great food, music & fun for the whole family … not just for British & Commonwealth expats, but for people from everywhere … especially Chiang Mai locals. There will be something for everyone.
CORONATION PROCESSION (9am)
The Coronation Procession starts at Thapae Gate, led by the British Ambassador H.E. Mr. Mark Gooding. The vehicles will proceed around the walls of Chiang Mai city, and then on to The Consul’s Garden on the river Ping. Participants include: Classic Cars of Lanna, Mini Club Chiang Mai, Triumph Rider’s Club, and Royal Enfield Rider’s Club.
THE MAIN EVENT (11am – 6pm)
FOOD: we have a tantalising range of quality food and drink on offer.
ACTIVITIES: There will be lots of fun activities for children … some based on traditional British games others involving skill-building workshops organized by local international schools. There will be fun cutouts of British icons for children to take photos. There will also be free guided kayak trips for kids and their parents on the river Ping.
ENTERTAINMENT: We have sourced great music and dance from all around the world: Scottish bagpipes, Australian didgeridoo, Celtic folk music, Bollywood dancers, Blues from Burma, and colourful cabaret and song acts from Suman and Gate Theatre.
EXHIBITION: There will be an exhibition depicting the close historical ties between the monarchies of the Thailand and the UK, and about the first British explorers to reach Chiang Mai.
RAFFLE DRAW AT 4PM: Winners of the major prizes must be at the draw to claim their prizes. Many local businesses – both big and small – have generously donated OVER 300,000 BAHT WORTH OF PRIZES.
TICKETS
Ticket price is 100 baht per person, but for children 12 years and under it’s free. To avoid disappointment, and to skip the queues by using the fast-track gate at the event, you can purchase tickets in advance in person at: Laughing Monkey in Hang Dong / Wild Hog Saloon / Fashion King / Ratilana Riverside Resort / 137 Pillars House / Lanna International School / Prem International School / The Consul’s Garden.
Each paid entry ticket will entitle you to one free raffle ticket. Extra raffle tickets can be purchased for 100 baht each.
All proceeds go the following charities: Foundation Of Child Understanding (FOCUS) and Mother Child Concern Foundation (MCC). FOCUS works to prevent abuse of children and women, and to combat child sex trafficking in Northern Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. MCC in partnership with Thai Myanmar Friendship Group delivers humanitarian aid to displaced children fleeing from civil strife on Thailand’s northern borders, and within Myanmar.
Spring Retreat: 12th – 14th May
Our Spring Retreat will run from Friday 12th May – Sunday 14th May. We are hiring a whole resort, RungNara Pool Villa, in SanSai, just outside Chiang Mai.
It is only 30 minutes drive from church so should be easy for everyone to get there! There are only ten rooms, so please let Katie know if you are coming. There is a sign-up sheet at church!
It will be a time of relaxation and fun!
Chili Night
Some of the group!
Chili Night will continue this Tuesday at the usual time of 6 p.m. Come and join us at the vicarage as we share chili followed by ice cream!
Weekly Offering to All Saints
You can still donate in person or online. Thank you for your support and love for All Saints and all we are trying to do together. God has shown that he is mighty and we are in his hands!
One of the most abiding images from both the Old and New Testaments is that of God as our shepherd. It is an image of a shepherd who loves and leads his flock, one who knows each one by name. This is an image of safety and security and one in which we can firmly trust.
The readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter will be from Acts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 2:19-25, and John 10:1-10, and we will be singing the hymns Hail the Day; The Lord’s my Shepherd (And I will trust in You alone); The Lord’s my Shepherd; and The King of love my Shepherd is!
Video of last week’s sermon by Father Iain, “Why did he die?”, can be found here!
On 6 May 2023 there will be a ‘Garden Party’ at the Consul’s Garden from 11am until 6pm to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.
It’s a festival of great food, music & fun for the whole family … not just for British & Commonwealth expats, but for people from everywhere … especially Chiang Mai locals. There will be something for everyone.
CORONATION PROCESSION (9am)
The Coronation Procession starts at Thapae Gate, led by the British Ambassador H.E. Mr. Mark Gooding. The vehicles will proceed around the walls of Chiang Mai city, and then on to The Consul’s Garden on the river Ping. Participants include: Classic Cars of Lanna, Mini Club Chiang Mai, Triumph Rider’s Club, and Royal Enfield Rider’s Club.
THE MAIN EVENT (11am – 6pm)
FOOD: we have a tantalising range of quality food and drink on offer.
ACTIVITIES: There will be lots of fun activities for children … some based on traditional British games others involving skill-building workshops organized by local international schools. There will be fun cutouts of British icons for children to take photos. There will also be free guided kayak trips for kids and their parents on the river Ping.
ENTERTAINMENT: We have sourced great music and dance from all around the world: Scottish bagpipes, Australian didgeridoo, Celtic folk music, Bollywood dancers, Blues from Burma, and colourful cabaret and song acts from Suman and Gate Theatre.
EXHIBITION: There will be an exhibition depicting the close historical ties between the monarchies of the Thailand and the UK, and about the first British explorers to reach Chiang Mai.
RAFFLE DRAW AT 4PM: Winners of the major prizes must be at the draw to claim their prizes. Many local businesses – both big and small – have generously donated OVER 300,000 BAHT WORTH OF PRIZES.
TICKETS
Ticket price is 100 baht per person, but for children 12 years and under it’s free. To avoid disappointment, and to skip the queues by using the fast-track gate at the event, you can purchase tickets in advance in person at: All Saints on Sundays, Laughing Monkey in Hang Dong / Wild Hog Saloon / Fashion King / Ratilana Riverside Resort / 137 Pillars House / Lanna International School / Prem International School / The Consul’s Garden.
Each paid entry ticket will entitle you to one free raffle ticket. Extra raffle tickets can be purchased for 100 baht each.
All proceeds go the following charities: Foundation Of Child Understanding (FOCUS) and Mother Child Concern Foundation (MCC). FOCUS works to prevent abuse of children and women, and to combat child sex trafficking in Northern Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. MCC in partnership with Thai Myanmar Friendship Group delivers humanitarian aid to displaced children fleeing from civil strife on Thailand’s northern borders, and within Myanmar.
Spring Retreat: 12th – 14th May
Our Spring Retreat will run from Friday 12th May – Sunday 14th May. We are hiring a whole resort, RungNara Pool Villa, in SanSai, just outside Chiang Mai.
It is only 30 minutes drive from church so should be easy for everyone to get there! There are only ten rooms, so please let Katie know if you are coming. There is a sign-up sheet at church!
It will be a time of relaxation and fun!
Archbishop Ron’s Visit – Next Sunday!
We are delighted that Archbishop Ron Langham will again be visiting and preaching on Sunday 7th May. The service will be followed by a potluck lunch. Please sign up this week to say what you can bring.
Chili Night
Some of the group!
Chili Night will be back this Tuesday, 2nd May, at the usual time of 6 p.m. Come and join us at the vicarage as we share chili followed by ice cream!
Weekly Offering to All Saints
You can still donate in person or online. Thank you for your support and love for All Saints and all we are trying to do together. God has shown that he is mighty and we are in his hands!
Dear Friends, We had a wonderful Easter Day celebration last Sunday. We were joined by some of the children from the Youth Charity Foundation and our sermon was in both Thai and English! The service included three baptisms and one public confession of baptismal vows and was a joyful reflection of the resurrection!
This was followed by a packed potluck at the vicarage.
The readings for the Second Sunday of Easter will be from Acts 2:14, 22-32, 1 Peter 1:3-9, and John 20:19-31, and we will be singing the hymns Alleluia! Sing to Jesus; The Day of Resurrection; Hail the Day; and All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!
Video of our Easter Sunday Eucharist, including three baptisms, can be found here!
Our Easter Resurrection Eucharist!
Lighting the Pascal Candle
Preaching the Gospel in English and Thai
Preparing for Baptism
Blessing the Water
Baptism of Reddy on Saturday
Baptism of Christina
Baptism of Jesse
Baptism of Tara
Leading Worship
Sharing Communion
… with young and old
Being Led forth with Joy!
Easter Potluck!
Our Easter Sunday service was followed by a special Easter Potluck at the vicarage! It included an Easter Egg hunt and other Easter goodies!
We were inside because of the 40C temperature and pollution!
Spring Retreat: 12th – 14th May
We are organising a Spring Retreat to run from Friday 12th May – Sunday 14th May. We are planning to hire a whole resort, RungNara Pool Villa, in SanSai, just outside Chiang Mai.
It is only 30 minutes drive from church so should be easy for everyone to get there! There are only ten rooms, so please let Phyllis or Katie know if you are thinking of coming. There is a sign-up sheet at church! It will be a time of relaxation and fun!
Archbishop Ron’s Visit
We are delighted that Archbishop Ron Langham will again be visiting and preaching on Sunday 7th May. The service will be followed by a potluck lunch.
Chili Night
Some of the group!
Chili Night will continue next week at the usual time of 6 p.m. Come and join us at the vicarage as we share chili followed by ice cream! There will be no Chili Night on Tuesday 25th April, but it will return the following week!
Weekly Offering to All Saints
You can still donate in person or online. Thank you for your support and love for All Saints and all we are trying to do together. God has shown that he is mighty and we are in his hands!
This is Holy Week, that most solemn part of the Christian year. We will mark Good Friday with our quiet, candle-lit, service of Tenebrae.
Tenebrae means darkness or shadows. As we come to the end of Lent, we begin a journey into darkness to a place of deep shadows. We will accompany Jesus in his last hours, witnessing the cruelties and the suffering he endures. We will listen to the words of condemnation and ridicule. We know that in all this he is innocent. He is the faithful servant of God, doing his Father’s work; bringing the gospel of love, peace and hope.
And so, in this liturgy, we will be invited to walk solemnly and attentively with Jesus. Better to know. Better to understand. Better to be his friend, his disciple, his witness.
And then, three days later, we will witness to Christ’s mighty resurrection in our Easter Sunday Celebration which will include the joy of four baptisms!
For Good Friday our Tenebrae Service will have readings from Matthew 26:17-29, Matthew 26:36-56, Mark 15:1-15, Mark 15:16-32, Matthew 27:45-54, Isaiah 52:13 – 53:5, and Matthew 27:62-66. We will sing the hymns When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; O Sacred Head, Now Wounded; How deep the Father’s love for us; My Song is Love Unknown; Were You There When They Crucified My Lord; and O Love that Will Not Let Me Go!
The readings for Easter Sunday will be from Acts 10:34-43, Colossians 3:1-4, and Matthew 28:1-10, and we will be singing the hymns Jesus Christ is Risen Today; The Day of Resurrection; Christ is Alive; and Thine Be the Glory!
Highlights of our Palm Sunday Service including Parading of the Palms, Gospel Readings in Thai and English, and the Sermon, are now available here!
Easter Services!
Good Friday – 7:00 p.m. Friday 7th April Easter Sunday – 10:30 a.m. Sunday 2nd April
Easter Baptisms
We will have four baptisms this Easter! God is good!
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!
Spring Retreat: 12th – 14th May
We are organising a Spring Retreat to run from Friday 12th May – Sunday 14th May. We are planning to hire a whole resort, RungNara Pool Villa, in SanSai, just outside Chiang Mai. It is only 30 minutes drive from church so should be easy for everyone to get there! There are only ten rooms, so please let Phyllis or Katie know if you are thinking of coming.
It will be a time of relaxation and fun!
Chili Night
Some of the group!
Chili Night will continue next week at the usual time of 6 p.m. Come and join us at the vicarage as we share chili followed by ice cream!
Weekly Offering to All Saints
You can still donate in person or online. Thank you for your support and love for All Saints and all we are trying to do together. God has shown that he is mighty and we are in his hands!
Dear Friends, I think I’m having a tough week – lots of meetings which mean driving to Hang Dong, Doi Saket, and San Pa Tong, and all the preparations for Easter too! I am still working at nearly 9 p.m. and I feel I am chasing my tail! But on the other hand, I am really enjoying what I am doing and have nothing to complain about!’
Our Congregational Pastor, Rev. Mark Crawford, will be preaching this Sunday, and his sermon will be entitled “A Tough Week!” It has nothing to do with my busy schedule and first world problems, but remembers Jesus’ last week of public ministry from Palm Sunday to Good Friday. That really was a tough week!
That tough week began with the adulation of his triumphal entry into Jerusalem and ended with his abandonment to the Cross. We will ponder on these things this Holy Week!
The readings for Palm Sunday will be from Matthew 21:1-11, Philippians 2:5-11, and Matthew 26:14-29, and we will be singing the hymns Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the Highest; All Glory, Laud and Honour; Hosanna, Loud Hosanna; Above All; and Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!
For Good Friday our Tenebrae Service will have readings from Matthew 26:17-29, Matthew 26:36-56, Mark 15:1-15, Mark 15:16-32, Matthew 27:45-54, Isaiah 52:13 – 53:5, and Matthew 27:62-66. We will sing the hymns When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; O Sacred Head, Now Wounded; How deep the Father’s love for us; My Song is Love Unknown; Were You There When They Crucified My Lord; and O Love that Will Not Let Me Go!
Palm Sunday – 10:30 a.m. Sunday 2nd April Good Friday – 7:00 p.m. Friday 7th April Easter Sunday – 10:30 a.m. Sunday 9th April
Easter Baptisms
We will have four baptisms this Easter! God is good!
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!
Spring Retreat: 12th – 14th May
We are organising a Spring Retreat to run from Friday 12th May – Sunday 14th May. We are planning to hire a whole resort, RungNara Pool Villa, in SanSai, just outside Chiang Mai.
It is only 30 minutes drive from church so should be easy for everyone to get there! There are only ten rooms, so please let Phyllis or Katie know if you are thinking of coming.
It will be a time of relaxation and fun!
Chili Night
Some of the group!
Chili Night will continue next week at the usual time of 6 p.m. Come and join us at the vicarage as we share chili followed by ice cream!
Weekly Offering to All Saints
You can still donate in person or online. Thank you for your support and love for All Saints and all we are trying to do together. God has shown that he is mighty and we are in his hands!
After the post-Covid drop, numbers are up at All Saints! For the last three weeks we have seen over thirty people attend our Sunday morning Eucharist! (Over fifty if you include the YCF Choir!) Of course, we were by no means dead before, but this is a resurrection of sorts! However, our Old Testament and Gospel readings this Sunday speak of real resurrection! Firstly we read about the dry bones in Ezekiel being clothed with flesh and receiving God-breathed new life! Then we hear about the raising of Lazarus from the dead!
We Christians are a resurrection people! We have new life to share with the world! This is the Good News of Jesus!
The readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent will be from Ezekiel 37:1-14, Romans 8:6-11, and John 11:1-6, 17-27, 38-45, and we will be singing the hymns All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name; Days of Elijah; One Bread, One Body; and Alleluia, Sing to Jesus!
At Chili Night this Tuesday, 28th March, we will watch the movie Stardust. The film follows Tristan, a young man from the fictional town of Wall in Great Britain. Wall is a town on the border of the magical fantasy kingdom of Stormhold. It is a fun film and should be a good evening.
The All Saints Foundation
All the paperwork has now been submitted to the Thai government for All Saints to register as a Foundation. This will take a minimum of three months to process, but will then give us the ability to open a bank account in the name of All Saints and other advantages.
Easter Services – Coming Up!
Palm Sunday – 10:30 a.m. Sunday 2nd April Good Friday – 7:00 p.m. Friday 7th April Easter Sunday – 10:30 a.m. Sunday 2nd April
Easter Baptisms
This Easter Sunday, Sunday 9th April, there will be the opportunity for people to be baptised. If you have not already been baptised and would like to be, please let me know.
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!
Chili Night
Some of the group!
Chili Night will continue next week at the usual time of 6 p.m. Come and join us at the vicarage as we share chili followed by ice cream! Our film will follow!
Weekly Offering to All Saints
You can still donate in person or online. Thank you for your support and love for All Saints and all we are trying to do together. God has shown that he is mighty and we are in his hands!
All Saints' Chiang Mai 