Needing Wood for Winter

Just as the warmth of God’s love surrounds us like a comforting embrace, the children can feel that embrace warmed by the firewood our faithful supporters provide each year. It is a tangible reminder of God’s care and provision.

Last winter, you helped us keep the Bread of Life Home, a sanctuary of warmth and comfort for the children in our care. As always, your support was a beacon of hope, and we are deeply grateful for your kindness.

As we prepare for this coming winter, we again need your help. Although Romania had a mild winter last year, allowing us to reserve some wood, we still need to replenish our supply to ensure no child is cold this year. We need to purchase ten truckloads of firewood to prepare for winter 2024. The price of firewood rose this year to $1110 per truckload.

We need to purchase ten truckloads of firewood to prepare for winter 2024. The price of firewood rose this year to $1110 

per truckload.


We ask you to join us again this year to provide for the heating needs of the BOL Home. Your support enables us to secure the necessary firewood to keep the flames of hope burning bright. And your contribution, whether large or small, helps continue our mission of giving love and warmth to those in need.


Please consider donating to our firewood project today. Your contribution will make a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve, echoing Hebrews 13:16, “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.”


We appreciate your support.   

Debora Brown 

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.

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