From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai
The Day of Pentecost
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POTLUCK THIS SUNDAY
Dear Friends,
This Sunday we will celebrate the Feast of Pentecost – often called the birthday of the church. It is the day when the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the disciples giving them courage to go out into all the world and preach the gospel of God’s love!
We too need the boldness of the Holy Spirit to speak out when we are afraid and feel we must remain silent. We must speak the truth tempered in love, but we must speak-out, non the less.
Next week, All Saints will have a booth and march in the Chiang Mai Pride Parade. We will probably be the only church there, the only one not afraid to say “God loves you – just as you are!” We are not the only Christians who believe this in the city, but many are afraid to speak publicly for fear of offending more conservative brothers and sisters, and so fail to reach out to other of God’s children!
Join us if you can next Sunday as we march to proclaim God’s love for all!
The readings for this Pentecost Sunday will be from Acts 2:1-21, Romans 8:22-27, and John 15:26-27, and we will be singing the hymns Come Down, O Love Divine; Spirit of God, unseen as the wind; Colours of Day (Light Up the Fire); and O God of Burning, Cleansing Flame!
Use this link to join on Zoom on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.Meeting ID: 548 801 501
Video of Last Sunday’s Service!
Video of Last Sunday’s Service is now available here!
Pentecost Lunch – This Sunday!
This Sunday, 19th May, is Pentecost Sunday. We will be joined by the children from the Youth Charity Foundation and the service will be followed by lunch!
Please join us for out potluck lunch at the vicarage. Everyone is welcome!
Chiang Mai Pride 2024 – Sunday 26th May
Some of our younger marchers
All Saints will again be taking part in the Chiang Mai Pride event. We will be marching behind our banner and again having a booth at Thapae Gate. If you are free around 1 p.m., come to help set up the booth. Then join All Saints at the Parade at 5:30 p.m. There will be a sign-up sheet this Sunday! The Pride schedule is below.
Mark on the main stage last year!
Chiang Mai Pride 2024 Schedule
16:00 – Assembly at Chiang Mai Religion Practice Center the opposite side of the Governor’s residence
17.30 – Parade starts from Night Bazaar Road to Tha Phae Gate.
19:00 – 24:00 -Open ceremony and Various activities will begin, such as cabaret shows, , wedding ceremonies, historical exhibitions, sex worker activities, temple events (Pa Pao, Yoong Huang, and Railway), along with movie screenings throughout the night, and many other entertainment activities.
Danni’s Confirmation
Sunday 26th May is Trinity Sunday. Danni was away when the other four candidates were confirmed on Easter Sunday so please join us on the 26th for Danni’s confirmation. (This will also be Father Peter’s last Sunday with us!)
Chili Night – Continues!
Every Tuesday 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.
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 you,
Father Iain