Major Evangelical Leaders to Call for Change; Religious Leaders to Hold Major Events on the Eve of the Midterm Elections
02.11.2006 15:50 Political Press Releases
To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor
Contact: Walter Fauntroy, 202-746-2107, Deed Camp, 281-733-1292, both for the Global Peace Initiative
News Advisory:
Dr. K. A. Paul, the evangelist who met and prayed with House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) last month, will join Martin Luther King III, the son of famous civil rights leader, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Honorable Rev. Walter Fauntroy, a former member of the U.S. House, for a series of worldwide events to pray for change in America in advance of next week's midterm elections. Religious leaders across the country and around the world will hold prayer vigils calling for change between Saturday, Nov. 4 and Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Friday, Nov. 3
Washington, D.C.
10:30 a.m. -- Evangelical leaders Martin Luther King III, Dr. K. A. Paul and Rev. Walter Fauntroy and dozens of children march to the office of House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) to pray for change.
Outside Cannon House Office Bldg. Rm. 235
Preset time: 10:20 a.m.
Throw: 10 feet
11 a.m. -- Evangelical leaders Martin Luther King III, Dr. K. A. Paul and Rev. Walter Fauntroy hold a news conference to outline details of an international prayer vigil for change in America.
Outside Cannon House Office Bldg. Rm. 235
Saturday, Nov. 4
Memphis, Tenn.
12 p.m. -- Evangelical leaders Martin Luther King III, Dr. K. A. Paul and Rev. Walter Fauntroy join dozens of religious leaders to hold a news conference to announce an international effort to pray for change in the midterm elections at the motel where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated.
Lorraine Motel and National Civil Rights Museum, 450 Mulberry St.
Preset time: 11:45 a.m.
Final access: 12 p.m.
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Editor's Note: Space is limited. Media representatives covering these events should reserve space by contacting Deed Camp at 281-733-1292 or 281-324-1818. For more information, please contact Rep. Walter Fauntroy at 832-474-9212 or 202-746- 2107.
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