First Day of School

“And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”

Psalm 1:3

That important day is here; the first day of the new school year. Emotion is evident on the faces of the little ones. You can see their excitement in each gesture as they form the line for the walk to school.

This day marks a new start for all our ministry children around Romania. Our extended teams at the Bread of Life Home, Youth Transition Program, Feeding Centers, and Ukrainian Refugee Camps are ready and prepared to invest in these children’s lives.

Please join us in prayer for these precious children. We need God’s protection and provision for this school year. We need the blessing of wisdom, strength, and perseverance for our teams as they serve the children in all aspects of life.

If you are searching for specific ways you can bless the children, here are a few urgent needs that you can help with:

  • Bread of Life Home: $35 will feed one of our 60 children for a whole month.
  • Youth Transition Program: $50 will cover one month’s utilities at one of the ten apartments in which we serve over 40 teens
  • Feeding Centers: $100 can bless the children at one of our six ministry feeding centers for a month
  • Helping Ukraine: $250 will cover the gas to deliver the 9 tons of food we already have into Ukraine.

We thank you for enabling Bread of Life Ministries to keep so many children fed, in school, and close to God. We are thankful we can share photos of our children in different programs and trust your partnership in the future.

Alin Panican

Thank you for your interest in Bread of Life Ministries. We have been able to accomplish a lot with the help of our supporters around the world. There is still more for us to do. Please prayerfully consider how you might help support Bread of Life as we provide support to children and families in need.

Become A Partner

Other articles you may be interested in

Four Years in the War Zone: Ukraine Ministry Report

By Eduard Panican BOL Logistic Manager • July 29, 2026
“For I was hungry and you gave me food... I was a stranger and you welcomed me...” — Matthew 25:35 ESV This past February marked four years since the war dramatically changed the lives of millions of people in Ukraine. The world’s response has shifted over time — some still remain deeply engaged, while others have found it difficult to stay connected as the conflict continues.

From Broken to Blessing: Iosif and the Meals on Wheels Ministry

By Alin Panican BOL Co-founder • July 29, 2026
Every day, elderly men and women in the Broșteni, Romania area who have no one to care for them receive a hot meal delivered right to their door. Along with the food comes a warm greeting, a listening ear, and a helping hand from Iosif, who faithfully travels nearly 15 kilometers by bicycle each day, regardless of the weather. For the elderly he visits, the meal meets a practical need, but the visit itself often means even more. It is a reminder that they are seen, valued, and not forgotten. What makes these daily visits especially meaningful is the story of the young man making them.

A Double Joy

By Alin Panican BOL Co-founder • July 29, 2026
If you have ever held a newborn in your arms, you know that few moments in life can match it. Yet the Bible tells us there is one moment that does — the moment a soul is born again. Heaven itself rejoices. Recently, I experienced two such moments in a single church service.