Church Leaders: Resources Now Available in English & Spanish for the Lydia Patterson Institute Offering
At Annual Conference 2025, we affirmed our commitment to support Lydia Patterson Institute—a United Methodist school that serves students from both El Paso, TX and Juárez, Mexico. With visa interviews being halted, the future of cross-border students is at risk, and your support matters more than ever.
To help you share this offering with your congregation, we've provided two easy-to-use resources:
Announcement Script PDF – A ready-made script you can read during worship or adapt for your context:
👉 Download the English script here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/.../urn:aaid:sc:us:835959f8...
👉 Download the Spanish script here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/.../urn:aaid:sc:US:1ab25432...
Editable Canva Template – A graphic you can customize with your church name or use as-is for bulletins, slides, or social media:
👉 Access the Canva template in 1920x1080 here: https://www.canva.com/.../1Um7-azD4x-4t9C1X2zS4g/view...
Giving Link – You can direct your members to give online here:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/.../lydia-patterson-institute...
Important Note: Eventbrite has confirmed a known issue with the Eventbrite app on Apple devices. If users are not signed in, they may be unable to complete the donation process. Please encourage people to use a web browser instead of the app for a smoother experience.
Thank you for helping us support this vital ministry on the border. Together, we move Adelante—forward in faith, compassion, and justice.
