From Father Iain, All Saints Chiang Mai
Come hear them sing at All Saints!
Dear Friends,
At a time when many of us are feeling down about the situation in the world, and particularly in the US, the voice of children can give us hope. We will have two chances to hear the All Saints Choristers sing this Sunday – first in our morning worship and then in their afternoon concert!
In Sunday’s service our Gospel reading is part of the Beatitudes as recorded in Luke:
‘Blessed are you who are poor,
for yours is the kingdom of God.
‘Blessed are you who are hungry now,
for you will be filled.
‘Blessed are you who weep now,
for you will laugh.
‘Blessed are you when people hate you,
and when they exclude you, revile you,
and defame you on account of the Son of Man.
Rejoice on that day and leap for joy,
for surely your reward is great in heaven;
for that is what their ancestors did to the prophets.
‘But woe to you who are rich,
for you have received your consolation.
‘Woe to you who are full now,
for you will be hungry.
‘Woe to you who are laughing now,
for you will mourn and weep.
‘Woe to you when all speak well of you,
for that is what their ancestors did to the false prophets.
In God’s upside down kingdom there is hope in the midst of despair and light in the midst of darkness. Every angelic appearance in the Gospels heralding the birth of Jesus, began with the phrase “Do not be afraid!” We need to be ready, with our eyes open, but we can also be people of joy!
The scripture readings for this Sunday will be Jeremiah 17:5-1, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, and Luke 6:17-26, and we will be singing the hymns Praise to the Lord, the Almighty; The Lord’s My Shepherd; Be Still for the Presence of the Lord; and When in our Music God is Glorified! The All Saints Choristers will be singing Alleluia, Still, and The Lord Bless You and Keep You.
Use this link to join on Zoom on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 548 801 501
Last Sunday’s Service!
Video of last Sunday’s service is available on the All Saints YouTube channel! Elsa speaks of the need for stewardship of out time, talents, and treasure!
This Sunday! Children’s Concert – 16th February!
This Sunday at 2 p.m. the All Saints Choristers from YCF will be giving a short concert. This will be held at All Saints. Some of the piano students of Kaew our organist will also be performing. It should be a great event! There will be a collection in aid of the choir.
Thammapratheep Church 30th Anniversary Celebration
Thammapratheep Church (where we hold our annual Festival of Carols) has invited All Saints to its 30th anniversary celebration to be held on Saturday, February 22nd, at 10 am at the church. There will be a worship service followed by a luncheon. All are welcome – this is our chance to say thankyou to a church that has supported us for many years.
This will be held following the morning service on Sunday 23rd February. All are welcome to attend and members over the age of 16 will be able to vote.
Nominations are now closed and four people have been nominated for the four elected positions on the Church Council. They are:
Sarah Sensamaust
Paddy Davis
Barbara Franklin
Elsa King
The meeting will receive reports, approve the budget for 2025, and elect a new Church Council for the next year.
All Saints Finances
Sarah Sensamaust, our Church Council Chair, writes:
God is a wonderful provider who has provided well for All Saints over the years through the giving of God’s people. We saw the generosity of this support following last year’s flood.
However, despite all the programs and activities All Saints is able to provide, we have been operating at a deficit for the last three years, and weekly giving has dropped from around eight thousand to around four thousand. The financial cushion that we had accumulated is gone.
Father Iain’s stipend is basically covered by money from the UK charity, All Saints Chiang Mai Mission, but everything else, including Pastor Mark’s partial stipend, our organist and cleaner’s salaries, and our building rent and utilities, are paid for from the weekly offering.
More details will be given at our Annual General Meeting on 23rd February. At this time, we are asking you to prayerfully consider giving to All Saints so we can continue to be the church community where All Are Welcome.
Chili Night Continues!
Chili Night will continue next Tuesday!
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 – and now you can us 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 