Romans 15:13 (NLT) I pray that God, the source of HOPE, will fill you completely with JOY and PEACE because you TRUST in HIM. Then you will OVERFLOW with confident HOPE through the POWER of the HOLY SPIRIT.
I believe that this is the going to be the theme of 2016! This is a JUBILEE year and it will prove to be a season of JOY!! And of seeing miracles in many lives! This scripture is so packed with truth of the KINGDOM. Take this Word as your own and walk in it!
GENTLE HANDS OFFERING
I want to thank those of you who participated in this offering to the ministry of Gentle Hands that serves orphaned and needy children in the Philippines. The kids are just beautiful there and it is an awesome place!
MIRACLES IN 2015
Thank you for standing with us in 2015. We have seen many miracles. In July, Michelle made a visit to Japan to take care of our things we had in storage. Following that, we saw God open up an opportunity for us to become home owners in Mississippi. Each step of the way proved quite miraculous as all we could do was lay at His feet and observe Him move us through the process. We have not only begun to enjoy more room for ourselves, but also we have been able to host our "International Life Group" in our new home and thank God for this blessing. We even had a young Japanese girl (here with her parents who work at Nissan) receive Jesus into her heart over Thanksgiving time. Woohoo!! That is what we are here for!!!
Also, in 2015, Samantha and Marcia started as freshmen at Belhaven University here in Jackson. Believe me, this is a miracle, as we had no idea how this would come together. However, God, in His goodness, made a way when there seemed to be no other way. Samantha is an Art major and Marcie is pursuing nursing and a music minor. In addition, Micah continues to be a part of the trainee program at Ballet Magnificat! And, Abigail, not knowing what we were going to do for her schooling, was shown great favor to attend the local high school in the neighborhood we moved into. Moving into 2016, we have expectancy for increased favor for each of our children. But, I thank God for His blessing of provision to us in 2015.
Finally, just before Christmas, another miracle occurred. After quite a lengthy vetting process, I was offered an opportunity at Nissan to become an official Nissan employee rather than just an interpreter of Japanese contracted into Nissan to assist Japanese teams. Although I will continue to translate Japanese as needed, I will join the Quality Control department as a supervisor of production and look forward to what new opportunities this might open up for marketplace ministry and to future connections to Japan.
PRAYER NEEDS: MOVING AHEAD IN 2016
- Micah is going to Mexico again! He will need many to pray for him, as well as, support him financially (needs roughly $500.00).
- Our life group has been taking a break for the holidays. Please pray for us as we look for ways to connect more with each person who comes as well as gather more people.
THANK YOU FOR STANDING WITH US!
I want to thank you for standing with us in 2015. Your prayers and support have made a great difference in not only getting the needs of our family met, but also in fulfilling the call of God on our lives to reach the Japanese and remember the needy children in the world both in the Dominican Republic and the Philippines. Also, thank you for supporting Michelle's trip to Japan. God is so good to open doors for us! Many blessings to you as you move forward in Lord!!
Please make out checks to "Antioch International Ministries" and designate on a separate piece of paper that your gift goes to "Mark and Michelle Gulland". Remember, we receive 100% of all gifts given. Thank you.
Here is the address:
Antioch International Ministries
246 Cowden Road
New Wilmington, PA 16142
If you want to give a gift directly to us, contact us at:
113 Bradfield Road
Madison, MS 39110
Ph. 601-559-1248
