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Christmas!

Posted on 15/12/2022 | Leave a comment

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Festival of Christmas Carols!

Dear Friends,

Last Saturday, 10th December, we held our annual Festival of Christmas Carols at Thammapratheep Church, led by the Lannacappella Choir and the All Saints Choristers. It was a wonderful start to the Christmas session! More pictures and video of the evening can be seen below.

This week we will mark the Fourth Sunday of Advent – Christmas is nearly here! God has blessed us in so many ways and so we want to give thanks for all God’s blessings and share the good news of the Prince of Peace with all the world!

Please join us this Sunday, or at Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, or at our Christmas Day worship on 25th!

The readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent will be Isaiah 7:10-16, Romans 1:1-7, and Luke 2:1-20, and we will be singing the hymns O Come All Ye Faithful, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Once in Royal David’s City, and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!

Use this lin k to join on Zoom on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 548 801 501

Last Week’s Sermon

Last week’s sermon for the Third Sunday of Advent, “The Faith of Mary!”, is now available here.

Gene’s 70th Birthday

Our Deacon, Gene Bourquin, is seventy next Monday! To celebrate we will be going to the Why Not? Italian restaurant at 7 p.m. on Sunday 18th December. Let me know if you can join us!

Festival of Christmas Carols

Thanks to all who made this such a wonderful event this year! The choirs were the best ever!

Video of the event by Stephen Harrow can be found here!

Handel’s Messiah – This Saturday

This Saturday, 17th December, the Payap University College of Music and the Chiang Mai Philharmonic Orchestra will present Handel’s Messiah.

The performance is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. in the Henry R. Luce Chapel on the Payap University Mae-Khao Campus. Doors will open at 7:15 p.m. so to ensure a seat we will meet outside the chapel at 6 p.m.

Christmas Lunch

Please sign up for the Christmas lunch. This will be at the vicarage following our morning worship on Christmas Day and will include turkey and all the trimmings!

New Year’s Eve at YCF

Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm. This will be followed by the giving of presents, a time of worship and entertainment, and welcoming in the New Year!

Advent and Christmas Events

Busy times ahead at All Saints!

We have a very busy calendar for Advent and Christmas 2022. God has blessed us with many good things are we have much to be thankful for!

Sunday 18th December
Fourth Sunday of Advent

Saturday 24th December
Midnight Mass

Sunday 25th December
Christmas Day Eucharist
Followed by Christmas Lunch

Saturday 31st December
Christmas Celebration at YCF

Sunday 1st January
New Year’s Service

Sunday 8th January
Epiphany Service

Chili Night

Some of the group!

Chili Night continues 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!

God bless,

Father Iain

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Angel Voices!

Posted on 08/12/2022 | Leave a comment

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Festival of Christmas Carols!

Dear Friends,

This Saturday, 10th December, we will hold our annual Festival of Christmas Carols at Thammapratheep Church. All are very warmly invited to join us as the Lannacappella Choir and the All Saints Choristers lead our singing!

As we prepare for Christmas, we will rejoice with the angelic voices of the children in our Choir on Saturday night, and then hear the Gospel Reading of the Angel Gabriel appearing to Mary on Sunday morning!

Christmas is coming!

The readings for the Third Sunday of Advent will be Isaiah 35:1-10, James 5:7-10, and Luke 1:26-37, and we will be singing the hymns The Angel Gabriel; Of the Father’s Love Begotten; Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent; and Angels we have heard on high!

Use this lin k to join on Zoom on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 548 801 501

Last Week’s Sermon

Last week’s sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent, “Visions of Christmas?”, is now available here.

Christmas Lunch

Please sign up for the Christmas lunch. This will be at the vicarage following our morning worship on Christmas Day and will include turkey and all the trimmings!

New Year’s Eve at YCF

Handel’s Messiah

On Saturday 17th December the Payap University College of Music and the Chiang Mai Philharmonic Orchestra will present Handel’s Messiah.

The performance is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. in the Henry R. Luce Chapel on the Payap University Mae-Khao Campus. Doors will open at 7:15 p.m. so to ensure a seat we will meet outside the chapel at 6 p.m.

Advent and Christmas Events

Copies of the poster are available at the back of the church. Please take one if you have a good place to display it, maybe even in your car window!

You can also download a copy to print or share here:

Festival of Christmas Carols

This is our wonderful annual Christmas event. Carol singing is led by the Lannacapella Choir and the All Saints Choristers, who will also perform their own pieces of Christmas music. Readings will be given by various Consuls and other local dignitaries.

Tickets and posters are available at the back of the church or you can download copies to print or share with your friends by email or on social media:

Busy times ahead at All Saints!

We have a very busy calendar for Advent and Christmas 2022. God has blessed us with many good things are we have much to be thankful for!

Saturday 10th December
Festival of Christmas Carols

Sunday 11th December
Third Sunday of Advent

Sunday 18th December
Fourth Sunday of Advent

Saturday 24th December
Midnight Mass

Sunday 25th December
Christmas Day Eucharist
Followed by Christmas Lunch

Saturday 31st December
Christmas Celebration at YCF

Sunday 1st January
New Year’s Service

Sunday 8th January
Epiphany Service

Chili Night

Some of the group!

Chili Night continues 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!

God bless,

Father Iain

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Prepare the Way!

Posted on 01/12/2022 | Leave a comment

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Worship last Sunday!

Dear Friends,

We had a wonderful service and potluck last week as we marked Advent Sunday.

We will soon be in the rush of Christmas with all that that entails! But now is the time to pause, to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Christ-child, Emmanuel!

The readings for the Second Sunday of Advent will be Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15:4-13, and Matthew 3:1-12, and we will be singing the Advent hymns O Come, O come Emmanuel; Song of Mary; Sing We the King Who is Coming to Reign; and Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending!

Use this lin k to join on Zoom on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 548 801 501

Last Week’s Sermon and Bible Readings

Last week’s sermon for Advent Sunday is now available here. The video includes singing led by the All Saints Choristers.

Chili Movie Night

Chili Night will begin at the earlier time of 5 p.m. this Tuesday. All are warmly invited to the vicarage to share Chili and this will be followed by the viewing of the newly-released Christmas movie Spirited! Please join us!

Advent Decorating

Last Sunday, young and old enjoyed decorating the church and vicarage Christmas trees!

The Church Tree

Baubles on the vicarage tree

Lunch together

Making new friends

Relaxing afterwards!

Advent and Christmas Events

Copies of the poster are available at the back of the church. Please take one if you have a good place to display it, maybe even in your car window!

You can also download a copy to print or share here:

Festival of Christmas Carols

Tickets and posters are available at the back of the church or you can download copies to print or share with your friends by email or on social media:

Volunteers are still needed to help with setting-up, refreshments, etc. Please see Chris Tananone.

Christmas Lunch

Please sign up for the Christmas lunch. This will be at the vicarage following our morning worship on Christmas Day and will include turkey and all the trimmings!

Busy times ahead at All Saints!

We have a very busy calendar for Advent and Christmas 2022. God has blessed us with many good things are we have much to be thankful for!

Sunday 4th December
Second Sunday of Advent

Saturday 10th December
Festival of Christmas Carols

Sunday 11th December
Third Sunday of Advent

Sunday 18th December
Fourth Sunday of Advent

Saturday 24th December
Midnight Mass

Sunday 25th December
Christmas Day Eucharist
Followed by Christmas Lunch

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!

God bless,

Father Iain

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Advent!

Posted on 24/11/2022 | Leave a comment

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

All is prepared!

POTLUCK THIS SUNDAY!

Dear Friends,

Christmas is almost upon us: this Sunday, 27th November, is Advent Sunday, and we will be joined by our All Saints Choristers from the Youth Charity Foundation. We will decorate the church following morning worship and this will be followed by a potluck at the vicarage where we will also decorate the Christmas tree!

Advent is a time for anticipation, preparation, and as we prepare our homes and our church for Christmas, we must also again prepare our hearts for the coming of the Christ-child! So let us prepare ourselves, and rejoice that love is in the world!

Advent Potluck!

Decorating the Tree!

The readings for Advent Sunday will be Isaiah 2:1-5, Romans 13:11-14, and Matthew 24:36-44, and we will be singing O Come, O come Emmanuel; Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus; and Joy to the World!

Use this lin k to join on Zoom on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 548 801 501

Last Week’s Service

Highlights of last week’s service for The Transgender Day of Remembrance can be seen here!

The video ends with the reading of the names of those killed in the last twelve months because of their gender expression.

Advent and Christmas Events

Copies of the poster are available at the back of the church. Please take one if you have a good place to display it, maybe even in your car window!

You can also download a copy to print or share here:

Festival of Christmas Carols

Tickets and posters are available at the back of the church or you can download copies to print or share with your friends by email or on social media:

Volunteers are still needed to help with setting-up, refreshments, etc. Please see Chris Tananone.

Busy times ahead at All Saints!

We have a very busy calendar for Advent and Christmas 2022. God has blessed us with many good things are we have much to be thankful for!

Sunday 27th November
First Sunday of Advent

Sunday 4th December
Second Sunday of Advent

Saturday 10th December
Festival of Christmas Carols

Sunday 11th December
Third Sunday of Advent

Sunday 18th December
Fourth Sunday of Advent

Saturday 24th December
Midnight Mass

Sunday 25th December
Christmas Day Eucharist
Followed by Christmas Lunch

Chili Night

Some of the group!

Chili Night continues every Tuesday at 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!

God bless,

Father Iain

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Remember!

Posted on 18/11/2022 | Leave a comment

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Trans people and church members last year!

Dear Friends,

Our annual Season of Remembrance concludes with the Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Every year several hundred people are killed, often in the most brutal way, because of their gender expression. Many are subject to extreme domestic violence and others are targeted by strangers. At a time when trans women themselves, are often portrayed as a threat to society in the western media, we need to stand in solidarity with this persecuted minority.

Of course, domestic violence is not limited to transwomen. Many women of all sorts are subjected to the most terrible treatment, and we remember them too.

The bible readings for this Transgender Day of Remembrance will be Jeremiah 23:1-6, Galatians 3:23-29, and Matthew 5:1-11, and we will be singing the hymns Stand up stand up for Jesus; Lord, we make this cry for freedom; Beauty for Brokenness; and Let Us Build a House!

Use this lin k to join on Zoom on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 548 801 501

Last Week’s Service

Highlights of last week’s service for Remembrance Sunday can be seen here! This includes the sermon, Last Post, and Two Minutes’ Silence.

Transgender Day of Remembrance

This Sunday, 20th November, is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. We have a special service to remember all those who have been killed this year as a result of their gender or gender expression. We will be joined by guests from MPlus – the Chiang Mai LGBT advocacy organisation. All are welcome!

Advent Sunday!

Decorating the church!

Next Sunday, 27th November, is Advent Sunday, and we will be joined by our All Saints Choristers from the Youth Charity Foundation. We will decorate the church following morning worship and this will be followed by a potluck at the vicarage where we will also decorate the Christmas tree!

There is a sign-up sheet for the potluck at the back of the church!

Christmas Events – Coming Soon!

Copies of the poster are available at the back of the church. Please take one if you have a good place to display it, maybe even in your car window!

You can also download a copy to print or share here:

Festival of Christmas Carols

Tickets and posters are available at the back of the church or you can download copies to print or share with your friends by email or on social media:

Volunteers are still needed to help with setting-up, refreshments, etc. Please see Chris Tananone.

Do I Stay Christian?

Our book study will continue from now until Christmas!

You can join on Tuesday at noon at Bella Goose. Copies of the book are available from church.

Busy times ahead at All Saints!

We have a very busy calendar for the last three months of 2022. God has blessed us with many good things are we have much to be thankful for!

Sunday 20th November
Transgender Day of Remembrance

Sunday 27th November
First Sunday of Advent

Sunday 4th December
Second Sunday of Advent

Saturday 10th December
Festival of Christmas Carols

Sunday 11th December
Third Sunday of Advent

Sunday 18th December
Fourth Sunday of Advent

Saturday 24th December
Midnight Mass

Sunday 25th December
Christmas Day Eucharist
Followed by Christmas Lunch

Chili Night

Some of the group!

Chili Night continues every Tuesday at 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!

God bless,

Father Iain

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Lest we Forget!

Posted on 10/11/2022 | Leave a comment

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Dear Friends,

This week we mark Remembrance Day on Friday 11th November, and Remembrance Sunday on Sunday 13th November.

Remembrance Day began as Armistice Day to mark the end of the First World War on the 11th November 1918 at 11 a.m. UK time. (Midday Central European Time.) Since then a minutes silence has been held each year on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. At the end of the Second World War this became two minutes silence to commemorate the dead of the two world-wide conflicts. It has now become a time to remember all those killed in all subsequent wars and armed conflicts around the world, and to redouble our efforts to work for peace!

From the very beginning the two phrases associated with Remembrance Day are “Lest we forget” and “Never Again!”

This year I have been asked to officiate at the Remembrance Day observances at the Chiang Mai Foreign Cemetery. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will be followed by refreshments at the Gymkhana Club. All are welcome! Our observation of Remembrance Sunday at All Saints, will follow on Sunday 13th November, again beginning at 10:30 a.m.

The bible readings for this Remembrance Sunday will be Isaiah 2:3-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, and Luke 21:5-19, and we will be singing the hymns O God our help in Ages Past, Abide with Me, Will Your Anchor Hold, and The Day Thou gavest Lord is Ended!

Use this lin k to join on Zoom on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 548 801 501

Last Week’s Sermon

Last week’s sermon “What do you choose?”, can be seen here!

Transgender Day of Remembrance

20th November is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. We will have a special service to remember all those who have been killed this year as a result of their gender or gender expression. We will be joined by guests from MPlus – the Chiang Mai LGBT advocacy organisation. All are welcome!

Festival of Christmas Carols – Advanced Notice!

Please put this on your calendar. Volunteers are needed for setting up, ushering, catering, etc.

Do I Stay Christian?

Our book study will continue from now until Christmas!

You can join on Tuesday at noon at Bella Goose. Copies of the book are available from church.

Busy times ahead at All Saints!

We have a very busy calendar for the last three months of 2022. There is only one “normal” Sunday until Christmas! God has blessed us with many good things are we have much to be thankful for!

Friday 11th November
Remembrance Day

Sunday 13th November
Remembrance Sunday

Sunday 20th November
Transgender Day of Remembrance

Sunday 27th November
First Sunday of Advent

Sunday 4th December
Second Sunday of Advent

Saturday 10th December
Festival of Christmas Carols

Sunday 11th December
Third Sunday of Advent

Sunday 18th December
Fourth Sunday of Advent

Saturday 24th December
Midnight Mass

Sunday 25th December
Christmas Day Eucharist
Followed by Christmas Lunch

Chili Night

Some of the group!

Chili Night continues every Tuesday at 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!

God bless,

Father Iain

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November!

Posted on 03/11/2022 | Leave a comment

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Season of Mists!

Dear Friends,

Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness
Decking with liquid pearl the bladed grass

I didn’t study much poetry at school, and remember even less. One poem which has stuck in my mind, however, is John Keats’ poem To Autumn, although the literary minded amongst you may realise that the second line I “remembered” is not part of Keats’ poem. Mr Google tells me it is part of Lysander’s opening speech in Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream!

Whatever the case, November in the UK and northern hemisphere is a season of Autumn leaves, apple-bobbing, and the nights drawing in!

However, at All Saints, November is our Season of Remembrance!

It begins with All Saints Day when we remember and give thanks for Christians who have gone before us. This is followed by Remembrance Day on 11th November, and Remembrance Sunday on 13th November. Then we mark the Transgender Day of Remembrance on Sunday 20th November.

It is good to remember, and give thanks, but this must spur us on to create change so that war and injustice can cease, and finally these remembrances become remembrances of the distant past!

The bible readings for this Sunday will be Job 19:23-27, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17, and Luke 20:27-38, and we will be singing the hymns Praise my Soul the King of Heaven; Lord Jesus Christ (Living Lord); I am the Bread of Life; and Tell Out My Soul!

Use this lin k to join on Zoom on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 548 801 501

Last Week’s Service

Video of highlights of our Celebration of All Saints Day can then be seen here!

Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday

I have been asked to officiate at the Remembrance Day observances at the Chiang Mai Foreign Cemetery on Friday 11th November. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will be followed by refreshments at the Gymkhana Club. All are welcome!

Our observation of Remembrance Sunday at All Saints, will follow on Sunday 13th November, again beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Festival of Christmas Carols – Advanced Notice!

Please put this on your calendar. Volunteers are needed for setting up, ushering, catering, etc.

Do I Stay Christian?

Our book study will continue from now until Christmas!

You can join on Tuesday at noon at Bella Goose or Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Crawfords’.

Copies of the book are available from church.

Sunday 6th November
Normal Sunday!!!!!

Friday 11th November
Remembrance Day

Sunday 13th November
Remembrance Sunday

Sunday 20th November
Transgender Day of Remembrance

Sunday 27th November
First Sunday of Advent

Sunday 4th December
Second Sunday of Advent

Saturday 10th December
Festival of Christmas Carols

Sunday 11th December
Third Sunday of Advent

Sunday 18th December
Fourth Sunday of Advent

Saturday 24th December
Midnight Mass

Sunday 25th December
Christmas Day

Chili Night

Some of the group last week!

Chili Night continues every Tuesday at 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!

God bless,

Father Iain

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All Saints!

Posted on 27/10/2022 | Leave a comment

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

We are All Saints!

POTLUCK THIS SUNDAY!

Dear Friends,

All Saints Day is when we remember that we are all saints – and also remember the Christian people who have gone before us as examples in the faith! We may remember our grandparents, that teacher at Sunday School, or that friend who was always there for us. As we hold our Celebration for All Saints Day this Sunday, we remember those who have gone before and rejoice that we are part of a community of love and care!

Some of the All Saints Choristers will also be with us, reminding us that we are a people of all ages from many different nations. It will be a time of thanksgiving and praise! Our service will be followed by a potluck at the vicarage!

The scripture readings for this Sunday will be 2 Esdras 2:42-48, Hebrews 12:18-24, and Luke 6:20-31, and we will be singing the hymns For All the Saints; Bless the Lord Oh my Soul; Father, we love You; Sing with all the Saints in Glory; and O when the saints go marching in! The choir will be singing Dear Lord and Father of Mankind!

Use this lin k to join on Zoom on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 548 801 501

Potluck – This Sunday!

Our All Saints Day Potluck will be held this Sunday, 30th October!!!!

Please bring food to share and join us at the vicarage following this Sunday’s morning Eucharist. Please ask if you need a lift. All are very welcome!

The address is:

The Vicarage,
9/65 Ban Ing Doi,
Kan Klong Chonprathan Road,
Tambon Chang Phueak,
Chiang Mai

From Maya Mall. Drive up Huay Keaw Road towards Chiang Mai University. Turn right along the Canal Road. Go through one small set of traffic lights. After the road crosses over to the right side of the canal, Ban Ing Doi mooban is accessed over a little white bridge on the left.

Enter the mooban and immediately turn left. The Vicarage is straight ahead.

Trip to Chiang Dao – Last Weekend!

Those of us who spent last weekend in Chiang Dao had a wonderful time of fun and fellowship! Good meals, meaningful worship, and dam building!

Worshipping Together!

Sharing Dinner!

Hot springs and dam building!

Chiang Rai Wedding

After the hard work of the Choir Intensive, mum and I again joined with the Youth Charity Foundation for the wedding of a former student. On Thursday we drove up to Chiang Rai with six kids in the campervan, and then joined the wedding festivities on Saturday morning!

We then drove on to Chiang Dao to take part in the church retreat.

Six happy passengers!

The happy bride at the YCF camp ground!

Breakfast at the YCF camp ground in Chiang Rai!

Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday

Our observation of Remembrance Sunday at All Saints, will follow on Sunday 13th November, again beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Do I Stay Christian?

Our book study will continue from now until Christmas! You can join on Tuesday at noon at Bella Goose or Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Crawfords’. Copies of the book are available from church.

Sunday 30th October
Celebration of All Saints Day

Sunday 6th November
Normal Sunday!!!!!

Friday 11th November
Remembrance Day

Sunday 13th November
Remembrance Sunday

Sunday 20th November
Transgender Day of Remembrance

Sunday 27th November
First Sunday of Advent

Sunday 4th December
Second Sunday of Advent

Saturday 10th December
Festival of Christmas Carols

Sunday 11th December
Third Sunday of Advent

Sunday 18th December
Fourth Sunday of Advent

Saturday 24th December
Midnight Mass

Sunday 25th December
Christmas Day

Chili Night

Some of the group!

Chili Night will resume next Tuesday, 1st November!

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!

God bless,

Father Iain

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Humble!

Posted on 19/10/2022 | Leave a comment

From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai

Rev. Peter Tarleton will be ministering this Sunday

Dear Friends,

Peter Tarleton will be preaching at All Saints this Sunday and it’s appropriate that the theme is humility for Peter is a humble man! He has offered to preach and celebrate communion at what will probably be our smallest service of the year as most of us will be on retreat in Chiang Dao!

Last week we had one of the biggest attendances of 2022 as we were joined by all of the All Saints Choristers made up of children from the Youth Charity Foundation, but this week numbers will be much smaller.

Our Gospel reading tells the story of the boastful Pharisee and the humble, contrite, tax-collector. It is the humble man who goes home right with God! Peter will unpack this more on Sunday.

Meanwhile, thanks to all who made the Choir Intensive weekend such a great success!!! The kids had a wonderful time! The choir will also be singing what they have learned and composed at our Celebration of All Saints Day on Sunday 30th October!

The scripture readings for this Sunday will be from Ecclesiasticus 35:12-17, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18, and Luke 18:9-14, and we will be singing the hymns Morning has Broken and Christ, Be Our Light!

This week’s service will not be on Zoom.

Last Week’s Choir Intensive Service

Video of the whole service is now available on here!

Thanks to all who made the whole weekend possible.

Thanks to Paddy for being the most “active” participant, and thanks to mum for helping arrange so many practical things and the buying of all the drinks and snacks.

Off to lunch!

Mide leads!

Thanks to Kaew for being part of our choir team and providing such great leadership from the keyboard. Thanks to Denise for practical assistance – who would have thought you could cut pizza with scissors!! Thanks to Pat and Julia for planning to help – I hope you are better Pat – have a good time in Malaysia! Thanks to Mark and Hannah for heading up the Child Protection procedures.

And thanks to those who provided financial assistance to make all this possible – you know who you are!!!!

Finally, thanks to Joe and Mide for leading such a fantastic weekend! Your teaching and energy is an inspiration – the kids loved you!

It was a wonderful three days!

Thanks everybody!

Trip to Chiang Dao – This Weekend!

Our third church weekend at The Nest in Chiang Dao is this weekend from Friday 21st to Monday 24th October. (The Monday is a public holiday!) It will be a great time to escape the city and enjoy fellowship together surrounded by the beauty of nature!

Rev. Peter Tarleton will be leading worship at All Saints for those who remain in Chiang Mai. Please come along to support Peter if you are still in town!

Do I Stay Christian?

Our new book study will continue for ten weeks from now until Christmas! You can join on Tuesday at noon at Bella Goose or Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Crawfords’. Copies of the book are available from church.

Sunday 23rd October
Church Retreat at The Nest, Chiang Dao

Sunday 30th October
Celebration of All Saints Day

Sunday 6th November
Normal Sunday!!!!!

Friday 11th November
Remembrance Day

Sunday 13th November
Remembrance Sunday

Sunday 20th November
Transgender Day of Remembrance

Sunday 27th November
First Sunday of Advent

Sunday 4th December
Second Sunday of Advent

Saturday 10th December
Festival of Christmas Carols

Sunday 11th December
Third Sunday of Advent

Sunday 18th December
Fourth Sunday of Advent

Saturday 24th December
Midnight Mass

Sunday 25th December
Christmas Day

Chili Night

Some of the group!

There will be NO CHILI NIGHT this Tuesday, 25th October! It will resume on Tuesday 1st November!

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!

God bless,

Father Iain