Contact: President, Rev. Rod McDougal, 619-286-1738; vice President Dr. Wiley Drake, 714-865-8132 www.congressionalprayer.com

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 /Christian Newswire/ -- Dr. Wiley Drake who is also the 2nd Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention said while he and others from around the World visit D.C. to honor outgoing Ambassador from Israel, Daniel Ayalon and Mrs. Anne Ayalon, and to welcome His EXCELLENCY, SALLAI MERIDOR AND Mrs. Noa Meridor, the new Ambassador from Israel to the US; "we will spend several hours in prayer for both the US and Israel, and these two Ambassadors and their families."

Those attending the Gala Celebration Sunday night and others in D.C. can daily join the prayer meetings that will be held at the Capital Hilton.

The Sunday through Wednesday prayer meetings will be held daily 5:00-7:00 AM E.S.T. For those who can not come to the Capital Hilton, a special "Telephonic" prayer line is being provided to allow anyone anywhere in the world to call in and listen and/or pray. Drake said "simply call 1-605-772-3900 and put in access code 399430 # when prompted", anytime during the two hour prayer meetings Sunday through Wednesday. You will then be joined by prayer warriors from around the world.

The Congressional Prayer Group said, "In light of what is going on in Israel and the mid-East, and especially with the recent announcement of President Bush, we must ask for God's help.

"The Wiley Drake Show" will broadcast these prayer needs to the International listening audience. The 12:00 noon shows, Monday through Wednesday, will air on location from the Capital Hilton Hotel. The shows are live and are on the air at www.crusaderadio.com.  Anyone with internet access can listen, simply go to the web sight and click on Listen live.

Drake encourages everyone to, 1. come by the Hilton and pray, 2. Call in on the special prayer line and pray, or 3. come by and be a part of the "Live" shows Monday through Wednesday at 12:00 noon.

Let us come together and "Just Pray" and we believe God will hear us and bless both Israel and The United States of America.