Encourage-A-Legislator Program
“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” – I Timothy 2:1-2
The Call to Prayer
I Timothy 2:1-2 instructs us to pray for our leaders. Concerned Women for America’s (CWA) Encourage-A-Legislator (EAL) program offers our members and friends the vehicle to do this easily and meaningfully. It ensures consistent prayer for each state legislator and the governor. It encourages and builds bridges with those we typically agree with and those we do not typically agree with.
Whether an officeholder is a believer, non-believer, conservative, liberal, Democrat, Republican, Independent, or other, they need our prayers. This next legislative session, CWA plans to deliver those prayers!
The Goal
The goal of the EAL program is to encourage the governor and each State House and Senate member by praying for them regularly and sending them a postcard throughout the legislative session.
The EAL program is not used to lobby and is not confrontational. It is simply a great way to lift up those in authority and encourage them in their responsibilities.
The Commitment
We provide the name and address of the assigned legislator, the governor, and the postcards. You commit to praying for your assigned legislator and the governor daily, if possible, while the legislature is in session, and then mail an EAL postcard every week to your assigned legislator until the session’s conclusion. In addition, you will send two additional postcards to the governor on two designated dates.
The Missouri Legislature
The Missouri legislature is in session from January till the end of May, and consists of 163 House members and 34 Senate members.
Answer the Call
Sign up today to be an encourager—it couldn’t be easier! Sign up by contacting CWA of Missouri’s Encourage-A-Legislator Coordinator Jo Crosley at 417-791-1623 or by email at jcbluebirdy@gmail.com and provide her with your name and physical mailing address. Be sure to specify how many legislators you would like to encourage. She will then enlist you as an encourager and send you a packet of postcards and instructions in early January. If possible, please let her know by December 13 if you would like to participate.
Spread the Word!
Please encourage your friends and family to sign up.
Consider making this a family project by involving your children.