Eternal Encouragement and Hope

II Thessalonians 2:16
"May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word."

Dear Warriors,

Greetings in the name of the Lord! Thank you for being a part of our mission ministry through AIM. Michelle and I, along with the whole family, want you to know how much we appreciate your prayers and support. Let`s believe together in faith for 2013 to be the most fruitful year ever for His Kingdom.

HERE IS AN UPDATE:

Ballet Magnificat: "Snow Queen" finished well with a strong performance. Michelle helped with many of the costumes and Samantha did make-up. Jacob and Abigail performed in the gathering.

Perhaps one of the most powerful scenes for me involved that of the fire, the wind, and the water. These symbolize the work of the Holy Spirit in one`s life. How powerful it remains to see people from all over the world gather to hear the gospel and be challenged to go out in the victory of the Lord in the power of the Holy Spirit!

Please pray for us as we continue to fulfill our call to the nations while being here in Mississippi. May God release new vision and give us faith and courage to move ahead in 2013.

SPECIAL APPRECIATION

While we extend a special appreciation to all of you for making this year a special one, we want to acknowledge and give our special thanks to Apostle Jim and Jan Erb at AIM. We thank God for their example they remain to us to have faith and carry on.

We also want to thank Pastor Phil and Alexa Taylor at Grace Fellowship Church of Titusville, PA. Your continued love and prayers for us remains so special. You are awesome!

We also want to thank Christlife Church of the Highlands with Pastors David and Nita Hale here in MS. We so appreciate you welcoming us into your Church family while continuing to make our way here.

For Keith and Kathy Th. at Ballet Magnificat in Jackson.We can`t say enough of your love and acceptance of our son Jacob and all of us here. We pray God`s continued blessing, and more blessing as this ministry goes international.

Finally we want to say how much we love and appreciate family, friends, and everyone who God puts in our partner throughout this journey. I am reminded of Rev. John and Sue Bowers in Erie. May God bless you mightily.

I think of Steve and Joy Helmuth in Arkansas. Thank you for hanging in there with us through this exciting season of our lives.

Of course, we thank our families in OH and PA. And, we thank God for all of you in Japan and everywhere. May God richly bless your Christmas and Holiday season.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

And, I can`t wait to share with you, concerning what God will have us do in 2013. Our only desire is to love God our Father with all of our heart, soul, and mind. And, we look to let that love pour out to those around us and to the world. Thank You!

GIVING

When you sow a seed into us and this ministry this month, may God grow a great harvest of fresh annointing over our families this year. May you experience all the blessings of God for you and yours. Thank you!


PARTNER INFORMATION

Whether a one-time gift or monthly, your partnership is greatly needed and appreciated. 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”. We receive 100% of all monies given. All gifts are tax-deductible.

Send support to:Antioch International Ministries
246 Cowden Road
New Wilmington, PA 16142

Our personal contact information:Mark and Michelle Gulland
209 Glenwood Drive
Madison, MS 39110
P 814-657-0751
markgulland@gmail.com

Thank You,Mark and Michelle Gulland

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Look forward to hearing from you!

Finishing Well!

Psalms 100:3 

"Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are His, we are his people, the sheep of his pasture."

Dear Partners,

We so love and appreciate you very much. Thank you for your prayers and financial support!

CONNECTION

Christmas remains a season of giving. God so loved us He gave. In fact, He gave his best; His one and only Son. As we enter December, I am so thankful and appreciative for your gifts and financial support. Your gifts have allowed us:

• To have time as a family to be refreshed and grow together for Jesus while in MS.
•  To be involved in the ministry of Ballet Magnificat; especially our son Jacob.
•  To send Marcia and Abigail to the Japan Supplemental School and get involved with the Japanese community here in Jackson.
•  To continue talking and relating with contacts in Japan and Asia.
•  To take a medical mission trip to the Philippines with people from Japan.

As we look to the end of the year, I am reminded of how important it remains to finish well. Although we do what we can to make ends meet here, our time in MS depends on the support and prayers of individuals, families, and churches such as yourselves. These partners connect with us so that we might finish the assignment we have here in 2012 and lay foundations for 2013.

Would you consider sowing a significant gift into this ministry during this month? We desire to be good stewards of what God has for us to accomplish. And, we look forward to expanding for His Kingdom sake in 2013.

FAMILY UPDATE

As we approach Christmas, God leads us in so many exciting ways. Here is an update:

Michelle: 
In addition to being a wife and mother, she continues to be used in the costumes area at Ballet Magnificat. Not only that, she continues to be a comfort and encouragement to those serving in this fruitful and effective ministry. I am so thankful for her and her "on fire" heart for God.

Samantha:
She just got her braces off. What a beautiful set of teeth. I can't thank my brother Chuck, the orthodontist, enough for his gift to us. She continues to seek God and make plans for next year. We so appreciate her as she prepares to launch out.

Jacob and Abigail: 
They continue to remain active dancing with the ministry of Ballet Magnificat. God uses them to minister in churches, nursing homes, schools, etc., in the Jackson area. How blessed we are to see the younger generation know God and seek to make Him known through the gifts and talents God has given. We are so proud of them.

Marcia: 
She has really grown over the past year. She plays the violen very skillfully and recently played for the Shuman family during the recent Thanksgiving holiday. She has a recital this Christmas season and we look forward to hearing that. Also, Marcia stays active babysitting throughout the week so a Ballet Magnificat teacher can train students in the dance and the things of God. We are so excited to see Marcia bloom and grow into her own person for Jesus.

JAPAN CONNECTION

We have also been involved with the Japan Supplementary School here in Jackson. Samantha teaches. Marcia and Abigail have joined as students. This participation has allowed us opportunity to meet and connect with Japanese people here.We continue to believe God to stir this nation for His Kingdom.

Please pray for us and for Japan!

PARTNER INFORMATION

Whether a one-time gift or monthly, your partnership is greatly needed and appreciated. 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”. We receive 100% of all monies given. All gifts are tax-deductible.

Send support to:

Antioch International Ministries

246 Cowden Road

New Wilmington, PA 16142

Our personal contact information:

Mark and Michelle Gulland

209 Glenwood Drive

Madison, MS 39110

P 814-657-0751

markgulland@gmail.com

Thank You,

Mark and Michelle Gulland

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Look forward to hearing from you!