A spirit of unity, hope, and reflection filled the sanctuary of Mount Canaan Baptist Church during a heartfelt Prayer Breakfast attended by community leaders, educators, and residents from across the city.

The event served as a powerful reminder of the strength found in shared purpose and compassionate service. Pastor CJ of KOKA delivered a message centered on humility and kindness, reminding attendees that, “It doesn’t matter who you serve—it matters how you serve and how you treat people.”

Caddo Parish School Superintendent Keith Burton encouraged the community to prioritize prayer as a vital force for change. “What we prioritize in life is what’s important to us,” Burton said, sharing his vision to bring city leaders together regularly in prayer and partnership.

Closing the event, Mayor Tom Arceneaux offered a moving invocation for healing and unity:
“We must turn away from attitudes that divide us as a community. Pray like the healing of our city depends on it—because it does. Pray that broken places can be beautiful again. Lord, we need you—not just in our churches, but in our streets, in our schools, in our neighborhoods. Heal our hearts. Use us as people to bring light into the darkest corners of our city.”

As the morning came to a close, participants left inspired to carry the spirit of prayer and service into their daily lives—committed to building a stronger, more compassionate community