Called? Keep going!

News Stories (10).pngWednesday 08 April 2026 12:42

Sensing God’s call to mission can be both thrilling and daunting. Anna’s journey back to Romania reminds us that when God calls, He provides — and you are never alone.

“God’s call on my life to return to Romania was reignited during a visit to Timișoara in October 2023.”

It felt like something God had planted in Anna’s heart years ago was coming alive again, and as she felt this call, she decided to trust God and obey.

Back in New Zealand, she began exploring the possibility of serving in Europe with ECMI. The path forward, however, was not without obstacles. Health challenges and insufficient funds delayed her hoped-for departure in April 2025.

“Looking back, I can see God’s faithfulness in the delay,” she reflects. “He had purposes for keeping me in New Zealand longer.”

For many who sense God’s call, fundraising can feel overwhelming — awkward, uncomfortable, even impossible. Anna understands that tension.

“Even I — someone with a lot of energy and confidence — struggled,” she admits. “I knew people were facing economic pressure, and I wondered how it would all come together.”

Yet she was not alone. In her calling, supporters, churches, ECMI, and an experienced coach united, showing that mission is done together. With encouragement, practical tools, and the right guidance, she kept moving forward. And God provided.

“At the beginning of December 2025, I was at 45%,” Anna shares. “By 21 January 2026, I had reached 80%.” Today she is fully funded. “I can testify that God does do fundraising miracles.”

Her message to anyone sensing a call to Europe — whether strong or just beginning — is simple:

"Keep going. Be bold. Share your needs honestly. Use the support available to you.”

When God calls, He does not send us alone. The road may stretch your faith, but He is faithful to open doors and provide what is needed.

If you are praying about going, Anna’s story is a reminder: it is possible. And ECMI is here to walk with you.

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