New Strategy - Relocation to Mississippi in June 2011

Michelle and I want to thank you for partnering with us through the years. Your partnership means so much to us as we follow God`s call on our family to reach Japan and the nations of Asia for the Kingdom of God. We have a God given passion to help reach out to the poor and the children of Asia with the love of God. That`s why, in the next couple of years, I feel God leading us to prepare to return to Asia to live and get involved in creating a shelter, a "Presence Place", for the needy and underprivileged kids to come and receive protection, healing, and nurture in the things of God. He is putting a fire in our hearts to raise a new order of world changers for Him. 

STRATEGY- RELOCATION TO MISSISSIPPI IN JUNE 2011

So, right now, in order to get ready for this move back to Asia, we are excited to share with you our next step. In just under one month, we are headed for MS (Mississippi) where Jacob will learn at Ballet Magnificat and we will operate from there in our ongoing Asian ministry. We believe God`s leading in this direction for several reasons:

1. BALLET MAGNIFICAT. Yes, I guess some of it has to do with Jake and his passion for ballet. As many of you know, Jake has been involved with this ministry from even before we came back from Japan. And, we all see how this would practically be a good move for his future. 

However, even without that, I really feel good in my spirit that this relocation would be good for the whole family. God has a lot to say about the importance of the family. Ultimately, one of the main reasons for returning to the USA involved understanding this Kingdom value of family. So, while this decision to relocate may not be the easiest decision to make, I believe that as we obey God, He has many good things in store for us there. 

2. NEW RELATIONSHIPS. On our previous visits to Jackson, MS, we have been enjoying getting to know Pastor David Hale and the Christ Life Church of the Highlands.   Communicating  God's heart of love for the Japanese to the Western Church  will bring expansion to ministry on both sides of the Pacific Ocean.  We will continue to nurture relationships with AIM leaders, Jim and Jan Erb, John and Sue Bowers of Erie Grace Fellowship, Phil and Alexa Taylor of Titusville Grace Fellowship, Mark and Cathy Kuntz of XP Web Church and many, many others who have proven to be a critical part of who we are.   

3. OUTREACH TO JAPANESE. While in Jackson, we have a heart to develop relationships with the Japanese community. With Japanese businesses in the area of Jackson, I look forward to getting involved in anyway possible to reach out with the love of God right here in the USA.

4. JAPAN AND ASIAN MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT. As God leads I desire to raise up prayer warriors for Asia, make connections, and support projects that allow us to learn how to create our own shelter. My trips to Japan will focus primarily on fostering and developing Japanese people to make trips into Asia. My trips to Asia, at first, will be to the Philippines to learn from such places as the Gentle Hands ministry in Manila. Eventually, I believe it will open doors to other Asian nations. God has spoken to us about going to such places as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thai/Cambodian border. 

HOW DOES IT ALL CONNECT?

We will be partnering for a new work of God for Kingdom purposes. As we look forward to this new thrust into Jackson, we are looking to build a team with a heart for Asia. Without building up a team base, we can not do it. We look to develop a team of partners who will be informed and engaged in seeing effective outreach to Asia and development of the first "Presence Place" shelter for children in Asia.

We look to partner with you in some new ways. Here are some ideas:

• Weekly update (we are looking into email video update)
• Organized meetings, skype sessions (personal or corporate)
• Business and/or Church visits

We would like to invite you to join with us in this transition to MS and this new thrust in missions. Things are happening so fast, and, at your request, we would be happy to talk to you and/or send you more detailed information concerning more specific areas of involvement. Presently, with moving costs, we are in most need of finances to help with the transition. Please refer to the partner information below. 

I am so excited about this new strategy for this time. Thank you for partnering with us in fulfilling the calling God has given us for Asia. 

GIVING INFORMATION AND PRAYER NEEDS

1. Moving costs

2. Housing

3. Ministry Development in Jackson, Ms

4. Schools for the girls Samantha 11th grade, Marcia 8th grade, Abigail 4th grade (Jake will continue with the NACD program)

Here`s what Apostle Jim Erb says, "They are worthy of our support. Help can be sent to AIM marked for them."

 Thanks

 Jim Erb 

If you are not already a partner, would you prayerfully consider becoming a partner with us in the callings God has given us for Asia? Thank you!!

INFORMATION FOR PARTNERS

We receive 100% of all gifts given. Make checks payable to Antioch International Ministries and designate on a separate piece of paper (not on the check) that your support goes to "Mark and Michelle Gulland". All gifts are tax-deductible. Blessings!

Send gifts to:

Antioch International Ministries 

246 Cowden Road

New Wilmington, PA 16142

Respectfully Yours,

Mark Gulland (Michelle)

PS

This is true Supernatural Christianity!! Get ready for the new surge of His love!!