JAKE - 2012 Summer Dance Intensive!

Hi! Thank you for your prayers and support!

PRAYER FOR THE NATIONS

Someone once said, "When man works, man works; When man prays, God works."

Psalms 2 says, Ask of Me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. You shall break them with a rod of iron, and dash them in pieces like a potter`s vessel."

God spoke these words to His Son Jesus concerning the nations as an inheritance.

Through prayer, we may know God`s heart and see His strategies released for the nations of the earth. Our vision remains to be a ministry committed to communicating the love of Jesus and the heart of the Father and His prophetic voice.

The kids are all working hard to finish up their various school year.  We are doing everything we can to get Jake ready for the Ballet Mag summer intensive.  And,  more than anything,  we are seeking God's heart and His kingdom.  The nations are on His heart.  

Please pray for us as we seek to fulfill God`s call on our life for missions here in Mississippi.

PRAYER FOCUS: JAPAN

Japan remains one of the least-reached nations with less than 2% Christian. Please pray for:

1. Greater Spiritual openness.
2. House churches to start and flourish.
3. Spiritual leaders renewed, revived, united in vision, and readied for advancement.
4. Christian marketplace leaders to be raised up.


BALLET MAGNIFICAT - JAKE GULLAND

Psalms 34:3 "Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together."

Thank you for standing with us! God helps our son Jacob. While studying with the National Association of Child Development (NACD) home school program, he faithfully and passionately pursues his love for dance at Ballet Magnificat in Jackson, MS.

This intensive will be Jake`s 4th one to attend. The professional tour groups "Alpha" and "Omega" will guide Jake, and the group, to develop their potential and seek God`s direction for their lives.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxSr9gQeUu8&feature=player_embedded

Jake appears in the promo video above. Feel free to watch. If you would like to invest in this life-changing experience for Jake, please designate your gift to him.  Thanks for praying for us this year! It has been full of challenges, but lots of victories too!


CONTACT INFORMATION

If you are not already a monthly partner with us, would you prayerfully consider becoming one? To become a partner, just let us know by email or by sending your support to the following address:

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, not on the check, that your monies go to “Mark and Michelle” Gulland. All gifts are tax-deductible.

Or, if you do not need a tax-deduction, feel free to contact us directly at:

Mark and Michelle Gulland

209 Glenwood Drive

Madison, MS 39110

P 814-657-0751 or 330-604-6095

markgulland@gmail.com

Thank You!

Believing with you for the harvest of souls for Christ!

Sincerely,

Mark Gulland

(Michelle)

The Gift Our Father Promised

Hi! Greetings in the name of the Lord! Thank you for your prayers and support. We love and appreciate you very much!

BALLET MAGNIFICAT - SUMMER INTENSIVE

This intensive will be Jakes`s fourth. This always proves to be a great spiritual highlight for him. He has been changed in some way each time he participates. Pray for him and this intensive. Your continued prayer support really makes a difference in Jake and for His Kingdom sake.

Provision for Jake`s room and board is still needed. If you would like to invest in his future, you can give to our AIM account, but, please include a note saying it is for Jake. Thanks!

TRIP TO PA/OHIO

I thank God for the opportunity I had to join Michelle and kids for a quick trip to PA/OH. As you know, the kids get their braces adjusted by my brother, Dr. Gulland, who lives in Hermitage. We also enjoyed spending much needed time with our parents and family. Finally, we had an awesome time with Phil and Alexa Taylor; pastors of GFC in Titusville. we would have loved to have seen all of you PA and OH friends, we had one day in PA, one day in Ohio and four travel days (two each way). Thanks for standing with us!

NATION IMPACT

Your partnership allows us to fulfill God`s call on our family to Japan and Asia. While relocating to MS to help meet needs of our kids, especially Jacob, God has opened doors to meet Japanese people. and to have gone on two mission trips to Cambodia and the Philippines.

While in the Philippines,  I felt impressed for the need to increase intercession and prayer for the nations. I thank God for what He has accomplished and pray new doors, opportunities, and strategy will come forth in the days ahead.

PENTECOST - THE HOLY SPIRIT

As we approach Pentecost Sunday, God wants to show His love and give us a deeper revelation of the Holy Spirit. For most of us, we have only seen Pentecost in light of the religious church we have been raised in. But God, in these last days has been renewing a fresh revelation of this very important time and been showing us how it relates in the Hebraic calendar.

AS we wait on Him, He wants to empower us to walk intimately with Him; moving forward into greater Kingdom purpose. Did you know there remained a time of 50 days between the resurrection and the giving of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost? Jesus told the disciples to not leave Jerusalem and wait for the gift God the Father promised. (Acts 1:4)

You know, the disciples waited, not knowing what to wait for or how they were to wait. They did not know what to expect. Yet, as they waited on what Jesus had said, the disciples proved their trust in Him.

Waiting provides a great opportunity and time for God to work supernaturally in our situations. God is a miracle working God! AS we wait on Him, we may experience His power in our lives.

Remember, waiting is not wasted time. James 1:4 says that we need to let patience have its perfect work. Just think if the disciples had gone ahead with their plans without waiting on Him. They would have robbed God of the opportunity to give them power to release miracles and see the work of the Holy Spirit. Let`s put our trust in Him, wait, and allow the power of the Spirit to work in our lives in a fresh way this Pentecost season!

GET INVOLVED

There remains many ways to get involved with the journey God has us on. Here are some ways:

1. By prayer
2. By giving
3. By joining the blog
4. By email or Facebook

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you are not already a monthly partner with us, would you prayerfully consider becoming one? To become a partner, just let us know by email or by sending your support to the following address:

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, not on the check, that your monies go to “Mark and Michelle” Gulland. All gifts are tax-deductible.

Or, if you do not need a tax-deduction, feel free to contact us directly at:

Mark and Michelle Gulland

209 Glenwood Drive

Madison, MS 39110

P 814-657-0751 or 330-604-6095

markgulland@gmail.com

Thank You!

Believing with you for the harvest of souls for Christ!

Sincerely,

Mark Gulland

(Michelle)

MISSION REPORT

Dear Partners,

How are you? We love and miss you very much! Thank you for standing with us as we seek to be a part of advancing the Kingdom of God!

PHILIPPINE MISSION TRIP REPORT

The Philippine Medical/Dental mission trip proved a great time in the presence of God. About 2,000 people heard the gospel and received much needed medical and dental assistance. Some say as many as half the people raised their hand to receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior! PTL!

As for me, a dentist taught me how to pull teeth. And, I got to pull my very first one on this trip.

Also, I chose to work in the “Children Evangelism” area. It was a great joy seeing children receive Jesus into their heart. What a blessing!

SAMANTHA`S VISIT

Samantha also had an amazing time with friends at Faith Academy; located in the Metro-Manila area of the Philippines. As many of you know, she spent her freshman year of High School there. It is hard to believe she will soon be graduating.

GENTLE HANDS

Perhaps one of the most exciting parts of the trip involved our time at the “Gentle Hands” shelter for children. As I learned more about this ministry, Samantha and I had a great time playing with the kids.

God stirred my vision anew for creating a “Presence Place” for the next generation!

REFLECTIONS

Although this trip proved a great time in the presence of God, it did not come without a price. Many people on the team fell sick themselves while reaching out to the sick and needy. For me, I did not get sick, yet, my kids did experience sickness while I was away.

And, speaking of being away, I was not able to work for that two week period. So, I have really had to trust God to meet all expenses and make up the difference for my absence.

But, all I want to say is this: God is Faithful! And, I am reminded that we have a real enemy that wants to hinder the cause of the Kingdom of God through sickness and choking off the finances.

I am telling you (and I think you can agree with me too) that anytime you attempt to obey God, the devil stands right at the door waiting to steal the blessing!

Well, I am not going to sit around and just take it from the devil anymore! Through the blood of Jesus, I say,  “Devil, you take your hands off our bodies and our finances”. I declare “more than enough” in Jesus name!

And, I speak His love and power over you, your seed, your family, and your finances in Jesus name too! You are a Blessing!

PARTNER APPRECIATION

Yes, I want to personally thank you, our partners, for your ongoing support and commitment that enables us to reach out in this way.

Your monthly support really makes a difference! Thank you!

KINGDOM NEED

BALLET MAGNIFICAT – SUMMER INTENSIVE

This will be the fourth time for Jacob to attend! This has always proved to be a life changing experience personally and spiritually.

He needs to raise about $1,600 for tuition and room & board. If you would like to sow into this summer experience, it would really make a difference in Jakes life.

This payment is due May 15^th!

GOD`S GLORY

2 Corinthians 3:18 says, “But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord, The Spirit. (WEB)

May we look into the glory of the Father and be transformed more and more into His image by the power of the Holy Spirit!

PARTNER INFORMATION

If you are not already a monthly partner with us, would you prayerfully consider becoming one? To become a partner, just let us know by email or by sending your support to the following address:

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, not on the check, that your monies go to “Mark and Michelle” Gulland. All gifts are tax-deductible.

Or, if you do not need a tax-deduction, feel free to contact us directly at:

Mark and Michelle Gulland

209 Glenwood Drive

Madison, MS 39110

P 814-657-0751 or 330-604-6095

markgulland@gmail.com

Thank You!

Believing with you for the harvest of souls for Christ!

Sincerely,

Mark Gulland

(Michelle)