This spring, Mwangaza lost a long-time supporter, board member, and key player in its success. Lynda Tidemann Minnick of Wayzata, Minn., passed away on April 25, 2026, at age 88.
Lynda ensured Mwangaza would be part of her legacy by including it in her will. She was an elementary school educator, missionary, and singer, with deep ties to Tanzania. With the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, she served as Program Director for East Africa, Papua New Guinea, and the South Pacific. She later joined the Friends of Mwangaza board, which she served on for many years.
To help remove any barriers to making your will, LPGM has invested in a free, online will-making tool. You may access the tool at lpgm.willforgood.com or by using the QR code.
By including Mwangaza in your plans, you join LPGM’s Legacy Circle. You also create peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones, and ensure that your support for education in Tanzania can continue.
Gifts Given in Memory of Lynda:
Sonja Anderson (Minnetonka, Minn.)
Shoonie Hartwig (Roseville, Minn.)
Dennis and Kari Murnyak (Roseville, Minn.)
Susan Weber (Niles, Ill.)
To learn more about making your will or naming Mwangaza as a beneficiary in your IRA, life insurance, or other planned giving tool, please email Bethany Krepela at bethany@lutheranpartners.org.
If you have already include Mwangaza in your will or estate plans, please let Bethany know so that LPGM can welcome you into our Legacy Circle, ensure we know your wishes, and properly thank you. Your name(s) may remain anonymous, and you may change your designation at any time.