In March 2026, students and staff from Milo Adventist Academy headed to India on a special mission trip they won't soon forget.
“I got closer to my classmates, made new friends in a new country and strengthened my relationship with God through mission work,” shared Joel, MAA junior who served as the team videographer during the trip.
His words reflect the impact of a life-changing mission trip taken over spring break, when a team of 18 students, staff and family members from MAA traveled to northeastern India to serve alongside Grace Advent School and Bakenang Church.
Each morning, the team led Vacation Bible School programs for local children, filled with Bible stories, songs, games and crafts. In the afternoons, they helped build an outdoor assembly pavilion for the school and assisted with work on the new church building.
A meaningful part of the trip was a student sponsorship initiative, with each MAA student sponsoring a child’s tuition at Grace Advent School. Team members also formed lasting friendships while worshiping together, visiting homes and experiencing the faith and generosity of the local community.
Wendy, MAA junior, shared, “My mission trip experience was amazing. The hospitality we received felt like family, and they showed me God’s love through the way they treated us.”
That same impact was felt by staff members as well. Dannia Birth, MAA math, family and consumer science teacher, reflected, “Our India mission trip was a bucket list item that allowed me to serve and opened my eyes to true appreciation. Those we traveled around the world to serve showed great appreciation and wanted to serve us in turn."
"Witnessing honest gratefulness and enthusiasm for our presence and persons was life-changing," she continued. "God’s love poured out of the children and adults onto those of us who had chosen to travel the world to pour out His love on them!"
Before returning home, the group also visited Delhi and Taj Mahal. The whole experience reminded everyone that when we go to serve others, God often blesses us in return.
A team of 18 students, staff and family members traveled to northeastern India to serve alongside Grace Advent School and Bakenang Church.
Each MAA student sponsors a child’s tuition at Grace Advent School as part of a student initiative.
Students help build an outdoor assembly pavilion for the school and assist with work on the new church building.
Each morning, the team leads VBS programs for local children, filled with Bible stories, songs, games and crafts.
Students help build an outdoor assembly pavilion for the school and assist with work on the new church building.
The MAA mission group visits the Taj Mahal.
