Hon Tina Beaudry-Mellor, Regina University

Heavenly Father, we thank you for Hon Tina Beaudry-Mellor. We thank you for her faithful service to our province. We ask you to grant her wisdom this week as she helps chart the course and shape the destiny of our province. 

Tina Beaudry-Mellor was elected MLA for Regina University on April 4, 2016. Tina serves Saskatchewan as Minister of Advanced Education, Minister responsible for Innovation Saskatchewan and Status of Women. She has previously served as Minister of Social Services and as a member of the Public Accounts Committee and the Standing Committee on Human Services. Best known as a long-time instructor in the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Regina, Tina has published in everything from peer reviewed journals to op-eds and business magazines, commentating both on political and social issues.

MLA Colleen Young, Lloydminster

Heavenly Father, thank you for Colleen Young's ability to willingly and selflessly serve in our provincial legislature. Help her to be a voice of reason and wisdom as a member of the treasury board. Give Colleen knowledge and understanding, the ability to be discerning in her role as chair of a standing committee. In her many responsibilities, both in public and private life I ask that You give her good health, energy and strength. In Jesus Name, Amen. 

Colleen was first elected to the Saskatchewan legislature in a November 13, 2014 by-election for the constituency of Lloydminster. She was re-elected in the 2016 provincial election. Colleen currently serves as a member of the Treasury Board, and she is Chair of the Standing Committee on Crown and Central Agencies.  Colleen and her husband, Kim, have one daughter, Nevada; seven sons: Casey, Chester, Riley, Fraser, Percy, Duke, and Ace; a wonderful daughter-in-law, Jessica; and two beautiful granddaughters, Pearl and Belle. She enjoys spending time with her family and close friends at the lake or whenever the opportunity arises.

Hon Gordon Wyant, Saskatoon Northwest

Father, you have placed in Gordon a gifting and desire to serve, and he has served individuals and others to his gain and you have blessed him in his endeavours.  Father I ask of you that you would turn Gordon's heart to service of a new kind.  Service of the heart where his desire would be to see truth and righteousness upheld. To see that the government in which he serves, serves rightly.  May he be stricken with a burning desire to see the right win out, and the direction and guidance You would desire come to fruition.

Gordon Wyant was elected MLA for Saskatoon Northwest in an October 2010 by-election. He was then re-elected in the 2011 and 2016 provincial elections. Gordon currently serves as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, and Minister responsible for SaskBuilds and Priority Saskatchewan. Gordon and his wife Christine Hrudka have four children. In addition to his family, Gordon enjoys writing, skiing and motorcycling. He is also the proud recipient of the Sterling Writing Award for non-fiction, awarded in 1999.