Prelude: The orchestra opened the service by playing “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” and “Beautiful Savior,” followed by the choir singing “Is He Worthy?” with Michael McCarville as the soloist.

First Special: A men’s quartet sang “Jesus.”

Scripture Reading: Dave Lambert read Matthew 15:21-28.

Last Special: The choir sang “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.”

Sermon: Howard Canning (pictured above) began his sermon by reading Luke 18:1-8. He reminded Christians not to give up on their prayers, because the answer may be closer than they realize.