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The Lydia Circle is bringing new growth and possibility to our women's ministry. This circle is comprised of individuals who contribute $500 or more per year to the ministry of Mennonite Women USA.
Since its beginning in 2003, 104 persons and households have donated at the Lydia level. Many continue to give each year. |
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You can give a Lydia gift online.
You can make a pledge.
Or send gifts to:
Mennonite Women USA, P.O. Box 347,
Newton, Kansas 67114.
Here’s a downloadable form you may send with your contribution. (You will need Adobe Acrobat for this PDF form.)
Gifts to Mennonite Women USA are tax deductible
(subscriptions not included).
MW USA is solely supported by gifts from
individuals and groups.
Each gift makes a difference.
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- In 2008-09, the Lydia Circle contributed 47% of individual gifts for MW USA's ministry(27% of total giving).
- In the past eight years, giving from individuals has grown from 3% to 49% of MW USA's total contributions (from $2,145 in 2000-01 to $68,053 in 2007-08).
- Giving from women's groups and churches has remained stable from 01-08. See Mennonite Women USA contributions chart.
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See also: “Growing circle of funding expands ministry of Mennonite Women USA” (Mennonite Weekly Review, May 9, 2005). (You will need Adobe Acrobat for this PDF article.)
Mennonite Women USA 2007-08 Annual Report.
Contact us.
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A Lydia tea at San Jose Assembly 2007 with guest, Ofelia Garcia, Mexico (right). Gifts from MW USA supported Ofelia's participation in the Encuentro gathering (AMBS, Oct. 2007). |
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Lydia Circle members and friends are invited to gather at MC USA national assemblies.
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New Lydia donors receive a mug as a token of appreciation and reminder to pray for MW USA. |