The service begins with a reading of various scripture readings and a word of prayer from 0:00-1:20. The former chairman of the Student Coordinating Council explains what the purpose of the council is and reflects on the past year. He introduces Fred Badders as the new chairman of the council from 1:32-6:03. Fred Badders speaks from 6:05-12:19 and states who will be new on the council. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Dan McGee was Instructor in Ethics. Dr. McGee opens the service by reading Matthew 11:28-29. McGee reminds the students of the Gospel by sharing how Jesus died for them. He closes by stating that God took the tragedy of our lives and gave us His victory.
John Terrill Wayland was Professor of Religious Education. The service begins with Wayland offering a word of prayer from 0:00-3:32. Wayland preaches on the topic of peace and encourages the students to consider joining the Peace Corps. He states that the way they can proclaim the gospel is by taking part in the social gospel. Understanding that there is no missions without the gospel, he encourages the students to proclaim the gospel while serving on the Peace Corps. Dr. Wayland speaks from 3:40-36:51.
Edwin Richmond York was a student at SEBTS. The service begins with the scripture reading of Psalm 91:1 and a prayer from 0:00-4:29. York gives a message titled, "Salt of the Earth." Richmond notes how pastors are called to be spiritual leaders yet suffer from not truly believing the promises in the Bible that they proclaim. He calls upon his fellow students to truly be salt of the earth. York speaks from 4:45-14:57. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Stealey opens up the service with opening remarks and prayer from 0:00-4:50. Dr. Stealey continues to preach from 5:00-21:41. He sources Deuteronomy 12 and Philippians 3 for his message. Stealey preaches on how we need to listen to the voice of God. He encourages the students to develop their ears to discern the message of the gospel.
Charles B. Parker, Jr. was a student at SEBTS. The service begins by reading Mark 15:20-39 from 0:20-3:18. A student gives an opening word of prayer from 3:31-4:44. Parker gives an announcement and speaks on religious drama productions and drama productions in the church. Parker preaches from 4:57-17:40. There is a special song played from 17:47-20:45. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
William Claudius Strickland was Professor of New Testament Interpretation. The service begins with Dr. Strickland offering a prayer from 0:00-1:52. He preaches from 1:58-17:28. Strickland notes what it means it to be a sinner, to suffer, and how to trust God and live in Him. There is a closing song that plays from 17:42-22:10.
Edward Allison McDowell, Jr. was Professor of New Testament Interpretation (1952-1964). The service begins with the reading of the scripture passage for the sermon and prayer from 0:00-6:26. The scripture for the message was Romans 6:1-7. Dr. McDowell preaches a message titled, "In Christ." He shares the importance and all-encompassing power of what it means to be in Christ. Dr. McDowell speaks from 6:31-20:47.
Günther Bornkamm was a New Testament scholar and professor of NT Exegesis at Heidelburg University in Germany. The service begins with Dr. Olin Trivette Binkley opening in a word of prayer from 0:00-2:04. Dr. Binkley introduces Professor Bornkamm from 2:10-4:11. Bornkamm gives a message titled "The Lordship of Christ and the World in the Mission and Theology of Paul." Dr. Bornkamm speaks from 4:36-51:45.
Burton de Wolfe Davis was a missionary to Brazil. The service begins with an opening prayer from 0:00-2:57. There are announcements and an introduction to the speaker from 3:07-5:22. Rev. de Wolfe Davis speaks on the importance of maintaining good relations with people who have different world views than them. He notes that Christians should be ambitious to spread the gospel and states that it is the greatest news that the world has to offer. Davis preaches from 5:28-23:49.
