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 in an easy and meaningful way. It ensures consistent prayer for each legislator, and it encourages and builds bridges with conservative legislators and those who do not usually agree with us.
Whether a legislator 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 each member of the State House and Senate by praying for them regularly and sending them a postcard throughout the legislative session.
The EAL program is never used to lobby and, therefore, is never 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(s) and the postcards, and you commit to praying for your assigned legislator(s) daily, if possible, while the legislature is in session, and then mail an EAL postcard weekly until the conclusion of the eight-week session.
The South Dakota Legislature
The 2025 South Dakota Legislature is in session from mid-January till late March and consists of 70 House members and 35 Senate members.
Answer the Call
Sign up today to be an encourager—it couldn’t be easier! Sign up by contacting CWA of South Dakota’s Encourage-A-Legisltor Coordinator, Cheran Wynstra, at (701) 630-2607 or ckwynstra@yahoo.com. Provide her with your name and physical mailing address. She will then enlist you as an encourager and send you a packet of postcards and instructions in early January.
Spread the Word!
Please encourage your friends and family to sign up.
Consider making this a family project by involving your children.