During spring break, the Wisconsin Academy Class of 2006 headed overseas to Romania for the annual senior class mission trip. God led and guided not only while we were on the trip, but throughout the planning and decision-making aspects of this excursion.

At the beginning of the school year, when we were deciding where we should go, we felt impressed to go to Kenya, Africa. When not enough money was raised in time to make Africa a reality, we felt discouraged. We wondered, “Why would God lead us to Africa if He knew it wouldn’t work?” Soon after this disappointment, a student mentioned the idea of going to Romania because she had gone there on a previous trip. “Going to Romania four years ago was all part of God’s plan for us to be able to go now. Even then, He was working for something I couldn’t have dreamed of,” stated Erin McLean.

The school board granted us the chance; however, we had to raise the bulk of the money in just three weeks, and all 35 going on the trip had to get our passports in time. The class was hopeful and felt God was leading, so we set our hearts on Romania.

During those weeks, everyone busily worked to raise money. As the deadline approached, the money poured in—above and beyond the amount needed! The class then realized this was God’s true plan for us.

Another miracle occurred the day before we left; one student still did not have his passport. After praying throughout the church service, it arrived in the mail that afternoon! Praise the Lord that everyone in our class was able to go!

While we were in Romania, a church was built in the center of the small town of Crasna. Without our help, the church would have taken years to erect due to a lack of funds. We were also able to hold two Vacation Bible Schools in the town's public schools. We also held a health screening and taught a few English classes. The people were extremely hospitable, and we grew to love them in the short time we were there. “Seeing how appreciative the people in Crasna were and how needful they were of the church building made me realize why God led us there,” commented Adrienne Gust.

Now that we are back at school and the old routine has set in, we are still amazed at the miracles God performed for us. We will never forget the experiences we had knowing God was in the midst of it all.

Michelle Paulsen and Katherine Miller are recent Wisconsin Academy graduates.