This was a retirement service for Dr. Edward Allison McDowell, Jr. and Dr. M. Ray McKay. The service opens in prayer and music from 0:17-4:11. Dr. Wayland reads Matthew 13:1-9 from 4:17-5:35. Wayland gives a review of the ministry and fruitful labor of Dr. McKay and Dr. McDowell from 5:36-9:18. Music plays from 9:32-14:13. The President of the Board of Trustees speaks from 14:24-17:19. Dr. Binkley speaks from 17:37-18:24. Binkley prays from 18:48-20:42. Music plays from 20:54-48. Dr. McKay closes the service in prayer one final time from 25:10-25:28.
Harold Hunter Oliver was Associate Professor of New Testament Interpretation. The service opens with a scripture reading and music from 0:00-4:33. There is prayer from 4:42-5:57. Dr. Oliver preaches from 6:03-23:09. His sermon was centered on freedom and responsibility. Dr. Oliver focuses on the Christian’s duty of stewardship. He cites 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 and Galatians 5:13-14.
Edwin Dozier was a life-long missionary to Japan. The service begins with special music from 0:16-4:08. There is a prayer from 4:09-6:26. The chapel sings the hymn, “Oh Zion Haste” from 6:28-11:12. Dr. Copeland is introduced from 11:18-11:42. Dr. Copeland introduces Rev. Dozier from 11:48-14:32. Dr. Dozier speaks from 14:40-29:31. Dozier shares the hope for Japan's spiritual state and the missionary work in Japan. Dozier cites Philippians 1:21 for his message.
Stewart Albert Newman was Professor of Theology and Philosophy of Religion (1952-1966). Music plays from 0:28-3:49. There is a responsive reading from 3:55-5:42. A prayer is made from 5:46-7:46. There is special music from 7:55-11:49. Dr. Newman preaches from 12:00-25:57. His source text was the entirety of 1 Corinthians 8. A closing hymn is played from 26:01-27:48.
John I. Durham was Acting Academic Dean. The service begins with announcements and scripture reading from 0:00-1:12. Music plays from 1:16-5:35. Dr. Durham has a prayer that is offered from 5:45-9:00. He leads in a responsive reading from 9:01-10:58. Durham preaches from 11:02-26:44. He teaches on the Psalter and the idea of faith that is found in the Psalms.
There is a prayer from 0:15-3:08. The Chairman of the Student Coordinating Council and Dr. Binkley exchange rings to signify the bond of the student and faculty from 3:18-7:02. An introduction to the speaker is made from 7:14-7:28. Yulssus Lynn Holmes was the Chairman of the Extension Committee of the Student Coordinating Council. Holmes speaks from 7:54-23:41. Holmes shares the importance of the committee and introduces the students who are in the community. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Thomas Albert Bland was Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service opens with a word of prayer and music from 0:00-4:34. There is a responsive reading from 4:58-6:28. Another prayer takes place from 6:34-7:51. Music plays from 8:00-10:45. Dr. Bland speaks from 10:53-28:00. Dr. Bland introduces himself as the new Chapel Committee leader. Bland shares the new events that the chapel will be holding throughout the year and his vision for the seminary.
Olin Trivette Binkley was the second President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Binkley recognizes the incoming professors who are joining Southeastern’s staff. Binkley also reviews the document that the professor’s will be signing at the service. He encourages the faculty and the students to live an honest life. Dr. Binkley speaks for the entirety of the recording.
Ray C. Petry was Professor of Church History at Duke University. The service opens with the reading of Dr. Petry’s main text for his sermon, 1 Timothy 4:7-16, from 0:00-2:12. Music plays from 2:21-5:59. An introduction to the speaker is given from 6:12-8:09. Dr. Petry’s message is entitled, “History and Collation: Reading, Teaching, and Research.” Petry speaks from 8:16-54:46. A closing prayer is offered from 55:00-55:24. This is part 2 of a 2 part lecture series.
Ray C. Petry was Professor of Church History at Duke University. The service begins with an opening word of prayer from 0:00-1:01. Psalm 122 is read from 1:17-2:37. Music plays from 2:40-7:23. Dr. Binkley welcomes students to the beginning of the 14th academic year of Southeastern and introduces Dr. Ray Petry from 7:34-9:52. Dr. Petry preaches from 10:00-42:48. His message was titled, “History, Convocation, and Collation.” Dr. Binkley closes in prayer from 43:01-43:12. This is part 1 of a 2 part lecture series.
