Gillman News ~ June 2012

Teaching. Teaching. And more teaching. That is the word that sums up these past couple of months since our last update. As you all know, Joel is one of those people who is very gifted in many areas... teaching is one of them and because of that, he gets invited to many different places and schools to teach. Here is a summary of his different teachings he has done recently:

Jeju, South Korea ~ Joel was invited to teach there for a week in April. He went to inductively teach Bible Students the book of Romans. God really used him to minister not only to the students but to the staff about the beauty and importance and realness of grace and how we can all apply it to our lives. For many people, they feel pressured to combine works with faith to somehow be redeemed for the "bad things" they have done. Joel brings home the truth for people that it isn't works that God wants but just our hearts and when he teaches it, it brings a new freedom to people that they don't have to work for their salvation but get it through faith in Christ alone. This truth brought SOME OF those in South Korea to tears and as they put it, it "changed them for the rest of their lives"!

Father Heart of God ~ With many broken homes in the world today, people have a DISTORTED view of what a Father looks like and because of that, have a wrong view of God. This week is refreshing and eye opening for the students and brought healing to many of them!

Biblical Worldview ~ This week is a hard week for the students as they realize that many times, their views of right and wrong have been filtered through media, family or school but really, it needs to

ultimately be filtered through the Word of God and because of that, Joels strong point all week is encouraging the students to really know the Word of God and know why they believe what they believe! Another great week of teaching by Joel!

"A TEACHER AFFECTS ETERNITY: HE CAN NEVER TELL WHERE HIS INFLUENCE STOPS."

- HENRY ADAMS

The one and only... Justin Bieber You read that correct. Every 2-3 weeks, Faith learns a new song at School to perform at the end of the

year show. One day, she came home from school and after eating lunch, started singing "I know you

love me, I know you care..."! I was in denial that I was hearing my 4-year-old girl come home from

school knowing the lyrics to Justin Bieber's song but once I asked her about it, she not only knew the

song but has an ENTIRE choreographed dance to the whole song. It is hilarious!

寬限期是研究中國人有一天，一個星期

Chinese is one confusing language. Being a mom of two kids really makes it difficult to study Chinese, let alone the outrageous price it costs to go to classes. An opportunity has opened up for me to go to class one day a week for no cost and Joel has been able to shift his work schedule to be home with the kids while I am at class. I am excited for this as it will help me minister those who

know zero English!

If you've ever wondered what school looks like in a different culture, here are a few interesting bits of information from Faith's

school (which she is still LOVING!) • She had a phone test where her teacher called her on the phone at

8pm to test her phone etiquette. • She has to memorize a speech and perform it in front of all the

parents before moving onto the next class. • She is being tested on how to order McDonalds happy meals and

will be tested on it on a field-trip to McDonalds! So fun! • She can't leave school until she brushes her teeth! • She is the only foreign kid in her entire school and all the kids

speak Chinese to her even though she can't communicate with them.

Prayer Requests

• For wisdom and boldness as we meet with our Taiwanese friends who don't know Jesus (A girl named Joy and the "basketball guys")

• For a GREAT flight back to the States. Needless to say, Grace is a bit nervous about flying by herself with both kids. Pray it goes very smooth and for a ton of Gods grace and favor that day!

• For Joel while his family is away from him for 3 1/2 weeks

Thank you for all of your love, prayers and support that you each contribute to our lives. We are so thankful for all of you!

Blessings!

Joel, Grace, Faith and Liam Gillman

(If you feel led to partner with us financially, email us at gracegillman@gmail.com)

Praise Report Grace, Faith and Liam are coming to California from June 19th- July 12th

Joel is unable to come out this summer due to responsibilities he has here. He will make it back in 2013.

***A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO OUR "FAITH PROJECT". IT IS BECAUSE OF YOUR GENEROSITY

THAT WE ARE ABLE TO VISIT FAMILY AND FRIENDS!***