Laid down lovers for Jesus!

Dear Friends and Prayer Warriors,

Hi! Thank you for your prayers and support of us at this time! 

God is faithful!  He has been with us in this process of transitioning to Mississippi.  While things in the natural are still very hard and there are many adjustments to make,  we continue to press in to the Lord and His goodness.  

Some things are still unsettled for us.  One area is schooling for the kids.  Thank you for your prayers as we make decisions this week for them (the girls).  Another need is for the additional employment just to cover the basics of living here.   We are looking forward to all the good things God has planned for each of us in this season.  

We sincerely want to thank all of our friends and "family" at Grace Fellowship Church in Titusville, PA.  We could not have made it without your love, care and support in every practical and spiritual way in this past year!!!!  Like Paul,  we overflow with thanksgiving for you and your heart in serving us!  Our hearts are with you as you all continue on in your pursiut of the LORD personally and corporately.  We miss you all very much!

ENCOURAGING WORD

We had a brother in the Lord share with us in the past several days, and I quote, "God is in the process of strategically placing, and planting, uprooting, rebuilding, and tearing down to build again." I bear witness with this word and really feel God does not want any of us to get too comfortable right now. And, it is so exciting to see how He is positioning all of us for a new surge forward in 2012 and beyond! I pray for each of us that we will abandon ourselves to Him and lay down our everything (our dreams, our visions, our pre-conceived notions) so God can build what He desires in us. Truly, God continues to prepare us for great things in the days ahead. Yet, these great things will only birth when we become "Laid Down Lovers" of Him. May we be those lovers of Jesus in this hour. PTL!!

PRAYER NEEDS

• Family. Please pray for our finances, schools, living schedules to quickly begin to come together here in MS.
• Reign of Grace Ministries (AIM). Please pray for the process to birth in this new season of outreach to Japan and Asia. I have been invited to go to Cambodia for a medical mission in October. Please pray for this opportunity.
• New contacts. I have a potential opportunity to meet some Japanese managers who work at the local Nissan plant here. Please pray God`s will be done and that we can connect with the Japanese community here soon.

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Reign of Grace Ministries is with AIM ministries. We have need for one-time gift supporters and those who will partner monthly as we begin to establish a base in which to reach out to Japan and Asia. If you are not a partner, we would like to invite you to become a partner with us in the love of God. 

Please feel free to email concerning specific areas of involvement and/or send your financial gifts to the following. Make checks out to:

Antioch International Ministries 

246 Cowden Rd. 

New Wilmington, PA 16142

Please designate that your gifts go to "Mark and Michelle Gulland" (not on the check, but separate piece of paper). Remember, we receive 100% of all gifts given. All gifts are tax-deductible.

Respectfully Yours,

Mark Gulland (Michelle) 

Lift Up Your Eyes

Dear Friends and Prayer Warriors,

Hi! Thank you for praying for us and for Samantha. Her surgery is all done. Now she is in that recovery process!! Also, I was just told that the HOUSE we had applied to rent in MS came through. PTL! I do not need to go back to MS until the 18th of August. So, now, we are all staying in OH for a few more days for Samantha`s sake. And, we are going to Titusville, PA soon. I thank God for you and your friendship and partnership with us. PTL!!

REIGN OF GRACE (AIM)

Now begins the process of setting up Reign of Grace Ministries (AIM). Our vision remains to reach out to Japan and Asia; while getting the needs of our family met in MS. Jake did very well this summer at the Ballet Magnificat summer intensive. Samantha has already applied for an after-school job in MS. Marcie is looking forward to studying again and would like to find a violin teacher soon.  Abbie has so many interests, she just keeps going and flowing.  We do need continued prayer for the kids as we transition again.

Thank you for praying and  partnering with us as we begin this new adventure on the way to Japan and Asia!!

LIFT UP YOUR EYES

I would like to encourage you to take a few minutes to read and worship with Psalms 123. Here is what it says, "I lift up my eyes to you, to you whose throne is in heaven....so our eyes look to the Lord our God, till he shows us his mercy.

Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us, for we have endured..."

As you read and worship through this passage, allow the Holy Spirit to give you a new perspective on you, your family, and the situation you may be facing at this time. Truly, He is our help and He will see you through!! PTL!

JAPAN UPDATE - TANABATA

Recently, Japan celebrated Tanabata. Tanabata is a Japanese star festival. People write wishes on small pieces of paper and hang them on large colorful streamers. The most famous Tanabata festival is held in Miyagi-Ken, Sendai-city, Japan where we helped establish a church and where Jeremy and Kumiko Jenkins reside.

This year, many Japanese people hung wishes for those who suffered during the recent earthquake and tsunami. And, during the festival, Kumiko (and others) had opportunity to share the message of "life" and hope on stage at a special event.

Please pray for Jeremy and Kumiko, the church, and the work and ministry taking place there. As the seeds of the gospel continue to go into the soil, we can be in expectation of a great harvest of souls for His Kingdom in this precious nation of Japan. Thank you!


CAMBODIA
The medical mission trip is scheduled for October 2011.  We continue to seek the Lord about participating in this opportunity. 

SUPPORT AND PARTNER INFORMATION

Our AIM mission account is with AIM ministries. We have need for one-time gift supporters and those who will partner monthly as we begin to establish a base in which to reach out to Japan and Asia. If you are not a partner, we would like to invite you to become a partner with us in the love of God. 

Please feel free to email concerning specific areas of involvement and/or send your financial gifts to the following:

Antioch International Ministries

246 Cowden Road

New Wilmington, PA 16142

Please designate that your gifts go to "Mark and Michelle Gulland" (not on the check, but separate piece of paper). Remember, we receive 100% of all gifts given. All gifts are tax-deductible. The greatest need we have at this time is money to cover moving and set up costs to MS. Thank you for your faithful giving.

Respectfully Yours,

Mark & Michelle Gulland 

Our Movements

Hi! I thank God for this exciting adventure here in MS. We really need and appreciate your prayer covering and financial support. We continue to connect with Ballet Magnificat, build new relationships, and cast vision for missions in Japan and Asia. Thank you for standing with us!

"HOUSE-SITTING" IN MS

Recently, we all have had opportunity to "House-sit" for a family we met here in MS. The husband, and son, are currently on a short-term mission trip to India. And, the mother and daughters are visiting their home country. We are so honored that we have been able to help out in this way. And, it has been a tremendous blessing for us to stay here as we seek housing in the area. 

I am reminded of David after he had led a raiding party and returned with the spoils. David said in I Samuel 30: 24, "Who will listen to what you say? The share of the man who stayed with the supplies is to be the same as that of him who went down to the battle. All will share alike." We look forward to hearing of souls saved and touched by this experience in India. Let`s pray for them as they minister there.

And, please pray for us as we build relationships to create a base for mission outreach here. Thank you.

JAPAN UPDATE

Please pray for J & K Jenkins and the church in Sendai. Presently, they are hosting a relief team from Iris Ministries (Taiwan). This team ministers in the earthquake and tsunami region and are seeing good things happen. Pray that the Japanese people see God`s love in signs, wonders, and miracles. And, pray that God releases more and more of the revelation of Father`s heart to the people of this devastated region. 

CAMBODIA

Recently, I caught up with Glenn Kennedy, missionaries to Japan, via phone. God blessed our time of talking, praying, and prophesying to each other. And, he shared how he will be taking a team on a medical mission to Cambodia in October. Although we still have a lot to do to get settled here in MS, I am prayerfully considering this invitation to be a part of the team. And, I plan to visit with our new friends David and Liney Chacko; who are establishing a safe house in this beautiful nation. 

Please pray for us as we seek to advance the work of the Kingdom and Reign of Grace Ministries (AIM). Thank you!

HOW DOES IT ALL CONNECT?

I want to thank those of you who have made a decision to partner financially with us in the creation of this new missions thrust. If you are not a partner, would you prayerfully consider becoming a part of the team in seeing effective outreach to Asia and development of the first "Presence Place" shelter for children there. Here is our partner information below. Just let us know how we can stand with you as we join this adventure together. Thank you!

GIVING INFORMATION

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)