God`s Loving Heart (An Update)

Dear Partners, Prayer Warriors, and Friends,

Greetings from us to you!

We love and miss you very much. Thank you for standing with us in prayer and support!

God remains so faithful. This past Sunday, God used Abigail and the Mini-Mag group from Ballet Magnificat in a strong way. They performed at Christ Life Church of the Highlands; the churdh we attend while in MS. After mini-mag performed, the "Alpha" group, from Ballet Magnificat, performed " The Arrival ". What a powerful time in the presence of God.

Please pray for Abigail and Jake as they continue to share Jesus and the Kingdom through the dance. Also, pray for the "Alpha" team of Ballet Magnificat as they soon will go to ASIA (Korea, China, Philippines, etc) to share the great love of God to the Asian people.

PHILIPPINES MEDICAL MISSION APRIL 13-26

And, speaking of ASIA, our preparations for our medical mission trip to the Philippines continues to progress:

• The tickets are purchased for Samantha and I.
• The initial deposit for the Medical Mission has been sent on ahead

Just a note* Additional support to cover the entire cost of the tickets and in-country costs are needed. Please pray about what you might be able to give toward this effort. It is not too late.

God is faithful! Thank you for believing with us for the entire amount as we look to share the Gospel of the Good News of Jesus Christ in the Philippines.

FAMILY

Also, Pray for Marcia and Abigail, as they will begin to attend the Japan Supplemental School of Mississippi. The opening ceremonies begin on April 14th; the day after Samantha and I leave. I really believe this school to be a very timely opportunity to keep up their Japanese language and culture studies.

Last, but not least, remember Michelle as she will need to have all the strength and wisdom to keep it all together. I want to thank her for encouraging Samantha and I to go on this mission.

GOD`S LOVING HEART

In the book of Luke 11:11-13, it says, "Which of you Fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or, if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven, give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"

Although I have read this passage many times, God made these word come alive in a new way! Jesus encourages us to ask, seek, and knock promising that we will receive, find, and have doors opened. And, God desires to give us the greatest gift of all; the gift of Himself. You see, if we receive this greatest gift of the Holy Spirit, we know we have all we need for life and abundant living. He wants to give us Himself because in Himself we have access to everything else we would ever need. May we understand His loving heart toward us in a fresh way today!

PARTNERSHIP

If you are not a monthly partner with us, I would like invite you to become one. To become a partner is to join together in the Global Harvest of souls for the Kingdom of God in MS, the USA, and Asia. Your gift of any amount really makes a difference. Would you become a partner today?

Remember, praying, giving, and going all play an important part in the world-wide effort to make disciples of all nations.

Thank You!

Contact Information:

Antioch International Ministries
246 Cowden Road
New Wilmington, PA 16142

We receive 100% of all monies given. Be sure to make out checks to "Antioch International Ministries" and designate, on a separate piece of paper and not on the check, that your monies go to "Mark and Michelle Gulland". All gifts are tax-deductible.

Or, you may get a hold of us directly at:

Mark and Michelle Gulland
209 Glenwood Drive
Madison, MS 39110
P 814-657-0751 or 330-604-6095
Email: markgulland@gmail.com

Blessings to ya`ll from MS!!

Mark Gulland
(Michelle)

Rejoice! (An Update)

Dear Partners, Prayer Warriors, and Friends,

LUKE 10: 17-20

            “The seventy-two returned with joy and said, `Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.`” `He replied, `I saw Satan fall like lightening from heaven, I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.`”

I love this passage! Here we have the disciples, after having been sent out by Jesus, come back and report their surprise and delight in having received authority to cast out demons and overcome the enemy. Jesus affirms them by sharing how He saw Satan fall like lightening. However, He continued by adding a big “but”. Jesus said they were not to rejoice in that, but to rejoice in the fact that our names are written in heaven. Wow! Wow! Whoa!

We are so often wowed by the great manifestations of Gods power, yet may we get a revelation of how awesome it is to be born into an everlasting Kingdom as a part of a great family. When we get grounded in the Fathers heart through our relationship with Him in Jesus Christ, we will not follow the signs, but the signs will follow us!

GREETING

I thank God for each one of you. We love and appreciate you very much! Your partnership makes a difference.

FAMILY

Michelle and all the kids just got back from visiting OH/PA. Not only did they have a wonderful time seeing friends and family, but also, they were able to get their braces checked by my brother “Dr. G.” Chuck. Thank you Chuck for providing this great blessing to us. And, I want to thank those who partner with us as we keep our eyes on Asia from MS.

THE KIDS

I am so proud of our children. The Japanese school year finished for Samantha. She teaches at the Mississippi State Japanese Supplemental School located in Jackson. She will continue to teach as the new school year begins in April.

And, I am happy to say that Marcia and Abigail will be joining the school in April. So, by attending this Saturday only Japanese school, they will all have opportunity to speak and learn in Japanese. Wow! Who would have imagined there would be a Japanese school in Mississippi.

Ballet Magnificat! (Jake)

Meanwhile, Jake, as you all know, continues to attend Ballet Magnificat! Recently, the group ministered and performed in the Jackson area. I thank God for Jake and his contribution in sharing the Gospel message through the dance.  He has been accepted into the Summer Intensive Program.  He is really looking forward to this. 

M&M

As for Michelle and I, we continue to do what we can to make ends meet while believing God for the next steps in the mission ministry. Although not without trial and stress at times, I thank God for His perfect timing in all areas. Meanwhile, I choose to get the most out of this season in Him.

PHILIPPINES 2012

Although it has proven difficult to raise proper support for this trip, we have, in faith, decided to start the process of ordering tickets. In addition, we have also sent along a portion of the in country costs to those organizing this outreach in Asia.

God already knows all the support needs we have to take this outreach. If you feel God leading you to help with this final push, I need to hear from you now. Feel free to email and let us know of your support. (markgulland@gmail.com)

PRAY FOR US

Pray For….

           

1. More of Him
2. More clarity of direction
3. Increased monthly partners
4. Health, Protection, Finances, etc. for this medical and dental mission to the Philippines

 PARTNER INFORMATION

Please send your gift to:

Antioch International Ministries

246 Cowden Road

New Wilmington, PA 16142

Be sure to designate on a separate piece of paper that your gift goes to “Mark and Michelle Gulland”. We receive 100% of all monies given. All gifts are tax-deductible.

Contact Us at:

Mark and Michelle Gulland

209 Glenwood Drive

Madison, MS 39110

markgulland@gmail.com

Blessings,

Mark Gulland (Michelle)

Something Special!

Dear Friends, Intercessors, and Prayer Warriors,

Hi! Greetings in the name of the Lord! Many of you know how God has put in our hearts to go to the Philippines for the third and fourth week of April.

The Philippines is on God`s heart. We really feel God wants to do something special at this time. And, we have come to see the importance of this trip.  We have felt opposition day and night. It has been a real battle.  This is usually a sign that God wants to do something really great!

I am writing to ask for your prayer covering and your partnership.

Without prayer, some things never come to pass!  We covet your prayers.  Pray for our health, protection, provision, and for lots of grace!!  And most of all for God's will to be done.

God has been particularly speaking to us about seed sowing in the past several months. So, we have been sowing seeds in faith. The promises of God are "Yea and AMEN"!!

We just feel the Lord wants to more than cover for this trip and to bless those who get involved. Would you consider sowing a seed?

For those of you who have sown, we thank you. And, we agree with you for a harvest.

Please send your gift to:

Antioch International Ministries
246 Cowden Road
New Wilmington, PA 16142

Be sure to designate on a separate piece of paper that your gift goes to "Mark and Michelle Gulland". We receive 100% of all monies given. All gifts are tax-deductible.

If you would like to contact us directly, Here is our information:

Mark and Michelle Gulland
209 Glenwood Drive
Madison, MS 39110
Phone: 814-657-0751 or 330-604-6095
email: markgulland@gmail.com

Thank you for your prayers and partnership.

Sincerely,
Mark Gulland
(Michelle)