Ben C. Fisher was Administrative Assistant and Director of Public Relations. The service starts with a scripture reading from 0:19-0:36. A couple of announcements are given from 0:39-2:12. 1 Corinthians 13 is read from 2:28-4:46. A prayer is offered from 4:48-9:12. Dr. Fisher speaks from 9:17-22:20. His source text was 1 Corinthians 16:1-3. His sermon was titled “Bringing Your Liberality to Jerusalem.” He stresses the need to share the gospel with those around us.
This service was put together by the Student Coordinating Council. The chapel installed their new officers in the council. There is a scripture passage and a hymn from 0:16-4:37. A prayer is made from 4:44-7:48. From 7:57-17:36 the students recognized the committees and leaders at SEBTS while also installing the newest members and chairman of the Student Coordinating Council. There is a closing prayer from 17:37-18:26.
Stewart Albert Newman was Professor of Theology and Philosophy of Religion (1952-1966). Dr. Stewart opens up the service with a prayer and shares a story about his grandfather from 0:00-4:44. A hymn is played from 4:51-7:34. Dr. Stewart shares a brief message from 7:39-9:29. Another hymn is played from 9:41-13:45. Dr. Stewart closes in a prayer from 13:50-14:00. The service closes in another hymn from 14:01-14:40.
William R. Steininger was the chaplain at State Hospital in Raleigh, NC. There is an opening scripture reading of Psalm 103:20-22 and a prayer, following an introduction from 0:15-5:04. Rev. Steininger preaches from 5:09-19:20. Steininger states that a life well lived is a life well loved. His source text was Luke 5:5-10.
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. This was Dr. Stealey's last message given at the SEBTS chapel. President Stealey opens with prayer and announcements and also informs the students that this would be his last chapel service at the Seminary. Dr. Stealey reminds students of the progress the seminary had made through the time of his tenure there and gives a sermon on prayer. Stealey notes that faith exercises prayer. President Stealey closes the service in a prayer.
Peggy Allen was the editor of the Wake Weekly. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-1:09. An award for a scholarship grant is given from 1:12-4:46. A scripture reading takes place from 4:48-7:16. Peggy Allen is introduced from 7:22-8:14. Allen speaks from 8:22-27:40. She shares a detailed history of the campus’ history.
James P. Cogdill, Jr. was Assistant Professor of Pastoral Leadership and Church Ministries. Dr. Cogdill speaks from 0:10-20:45. His source text was Romans 1:13-17. He encourages the chapel to be unashamed of the good news of Jesus Christ. He asks what RDU would look like if we were willing to share the gospel with everyone.
Bill O’Brien has served as the Director of the WMU of the SBC. The service opens with prayer from 0:00-0:53. An introduction to the speaker is given from 1:01-2:50. O’Brien speaks from 2:55-29:25. He asks the question “What is the Church?” and “What does it mean to be the Church in our age?” O’Brien delivers an address on how we can reach out to modern culture.
Eta Linnemann was a German Protestant theologian. The service starts with a prayer from 0:00-1:03. An announcement on the importance of prayer is given from 1:07-2:03. Matthew 11:2-6 is read from 2:04-2:46. A prayer is offered from 2:50-3:21. Dr. Eta Linnemann is introduced from 3:26-4:32. Dr. Linnemann speaks from 4:38-37:34. She shares her testimony and experience in Christian education. An applause is given from 37:35-38:09. A closing prayer is given from 38:10-39:06.
