Wonderfully Made in His Image

“You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book.
Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.” 
– Psalm 139:16

None of us chose to enter this world, nor did we select the families or circumstances into which we were born. These aspects of life are beyond our control, yet they shape us deeply.

Now, consider the orphans and poor children in Eastern European countries like Romania, Ukraine, Bulgaria, and the Republic of Moldova. None of them chose their circumstances either. They didn’t ask for lives marked by hardship and scarcity. Any one of us could have been born into their place. 

Yet, God—our Creator—did something remarkable. He chose to come into this world, to take on human form, and to make us His family. He chose you, me, and every orphan, every poor child, and every elderly person. Each of us is wonderfully made in His image, deeply loved, and eternally valued. 

It brings me great joy to share with you how you, as part of God’s family, have chosen to bless the vulnerable members of His family. This Christmas, through your generosity, over 2,000 children in Romania, Ukraine, and Bulgaria received a personal gift. 

 The excitement and wonder in their eyes as they opened their shoeboxes were indescribable. But the gifts were more than presents—they were a tangible expression of God’s love. And, because of your continued support of Bread of Life Ministry, their needs will be cared for well beyond the holiday season. 

You have been Jesus’ hands and feet, bringing hope and joy to many children and elderly individuals. Thank you for being a vital part of this ministry. We are honored to partner with you in showing Christ’s love to those in need. 

 As we enter 2025, we pray for God’s protection and favor over you and your loved ones. We look forward to sharing more stories about how God is at work in Romania and other neighboring countries. May God bless you abundantly in this new year. 


With gratitude, 

Alin Panican BOL Co-founder 

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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