Denton R. Coker was Professor of Religious Education. The service begins with an announcement and prayer from 0:00-3:27. There is music from 3:28-8:09. Dr. Coker speaks from 8:24-24:04. Coker preaches on the incredible teaching of Jesus and how influential Jesus’ words were. This was Coker’s final sermon at chapel.
The service begins with announcements and a segment of celebrating the apostle Paul from 0:00-3:37. Justin Martyr is celebrated from 3:46-5:07. St. Augustine is celebrated from 5:18-6:47. St. Bernard is celebrated from 6:54-7:15. A hymn plays from 7:18-10:09. Martin Luther is celebrated from 10:17-11:30. Roger Williams is celebrated from 11:37-12:59. John Wesley is celebrated from 13:07-14:45. Preachers from American settlements are celebrated 15:00-16:19. Dietrich Bonhoeffer is celebrated from 16:25-19:08. Dr. Paul Carlson and Phyllis Rhine are celebrated from 9:20-20:58. They were missionaries, recently killed for sharing the gospel. Hebrews 11:32-12:2 is read from 21:05-23:30. Music plays from 23:48-26:57. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Henry Elkins was the Executive Director of the United Campus Christian Ministry at North Carolina College. The service begins with an announcement and scripture reading from 0:00-1:19. A prayer is offered from 1:20-3:42. A hymn plays from 3:49-7:18. Elkins is introduced from 7:27-8:57. Elkins speaks from 9:03-29:52. Elkins preaches on racial unity.
Sammy Keel Williams was a student at SEBTS. The service begins with music from 0:00-4:03. Dr. Jesse Burton Weatherspoon’s death is announced from 4:13-4:28. Isaiah 6:1-3 is read from 4:30-5:08. Music plays from 5:10-8:29. Isaiah 6:5 is read from 11:55-12:15. More music plays from 12:29-15:57. Isaiah 6:8 is read from 19:15-19:30. Williams reads a quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer from 19:30-20:38. Music plays from 23:06-26:29.
Thomas Albert Bland was Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics (1956-1993). The service begins with a passage of scripture reading and music from 0:00-5:09. A responsive reading is done from 5:19-6:45. A prayer is offered from 6:49-9:20. Dr. Bland speaks from 9:30-26:16. His source text is Philippians 4:10-13. Bland shares that Christ has the power to strengthen us to face life’s greatest challenges.
Fred T. Badders was Director of Student Activities. A responsive reading takes place from 0:15-1:38. Music plays from 1:40-7:11. Another responsive reading is read from 7:15-8:57. Badders offers a prayer from 9:05-12:00. He preaches from 12:05-26:09. His source text was Jeremiah 8:20. Badders preaches on the harvest and the Christian’s responsibility.
Julian S. Hopkins was director of the Department of Evangelism of the North Carolina Baptist State Convention. The service begins with music from 0:00-5:05. There is a prayer from 5:20-6:01. The speaker is introduced from 6:05-7:05. Dr. Hopkins speaks from 7:08-30:00. Hopkins preaches that Jesus is able to meet our cares and needs. He encourages the students to help people by showing them Jesus.
Vernon Yearby was Associate Director of the Home Mission Board (now known as the North American Mission Board). The service begins with announcements and an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-2:50. Dr. Yearby speaks from 2:56-19:44. Dr. Yearby preaches on the importance of evangelism. Yearby encourages the chapel to fulfill the mission of the church by sharing the news of Jesus.
Leon Roy Frierson was a student at SEBTS. The service begins with music from 1:15-4:12. There is a prayer from 4:19-5:08. Music plays from 5:27-7:22. Frierson speaks from 7:44-25:19. Frierson preaches on the reality of truth. The truth will set you free.