Mildred Best was the Instructor of Christian Education at Shaw Divinity School in Raleigh. The service begins with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:21. Genesis 11:3-9 and Acts 2:1-8 are read from 0:27-2:48. A prayer is offered from 2:49-3:55. 3:56-4:45. Dr. Best speaks from 5:00-16:31. She exhorts the chapel to be bridge builders through the work of the Holy Spirit and to be a bridge to those who are far from God. The service closes in prayer from 16:35-16:54.
Joe Wright Burton was Editor of Home Life (later known as SBC Life). The service begins with the reading of scripture and music from 0:00-3:53. A prayer is offered from 4:00-6:39. An introduction to the speaker is given from 6:45-8:18. Dr. Burton speaks from 8:21-32:43. His subject was “A Woman’s Place in the Family.” His source text was Genesis 2:18.
Joseph Mitsuo Kitagawa was Professor Emeritus and Dean of the University of Chicago Divinity School. (Kitagawa was an eminent Japanese American scholar in religious studies. He is considered to be one of the founders of the field of the history of religions.) The service begins with a word of prayer from 0:00-3:28. Music plays from 4:00-5:41. Genesis 12:1-3 and Hebrews 11:8 are read from 6:19-7:35. Kitagawa speaks from 7:51-43:59. His message is titled, “Christ on the Frontier.” His message was focused on the church’s mission to reach the world for Christ. A closing prayer is offered from 44:24-45:28.
Albert L. Meiburg was Dean of the Faculty. The service starts with prayer from 0:00-0:38. Genesis 27:30-38 is read from 0:40-3:00. Dr. Meiburg speaks from 3:03-19:59. His sermon is titled “The Need to Bless.” The service closes with music from 20:00-20:32.
Stuart Clark Henry was Professor of American Christianity at Duke Divinity School. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:54). After which, Stuart Henry is introduced (0:55-2:13). The service continues with a period of singing (2:14-5:27). Henry’s message is on the importance of history. Henry begins by discussing the story of Abraham and Isaac from Genesis 22 (5:28-12:16). After which, he demonstrates how a historian can excellently apply his craft by following tradition (12:17-47:01). He concludes by explaining that the Church has a tradition and heritage (47:02-49:23). He closes in prayer (49:24-49:45).
Ben Sigel Johnson was Professor of Music. William Randall Lolley was the third President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The concert starts with a prayer from 0:00-0:15. The hymn, “Holy Holy Holy! Lord God Almighty!” is sung from 0:15-3:30. A prayer is offered from 3:31-4:06. Special music plays from 4:28-7:17. A responsive prayer takes place from 7:27-9:23. A second prayer is offered from 9:34-11:59. Johnson shares a devotional message from 12:11-16:05. He preaches on living by the grace of God. A moment of Scripture reading takes place from 16:22-18:55. Music plays from 19:17-25:16. Dr. Lolley speaks from 25:30-48:57. His message is centered on helping our fellow neighbors.
Dennis Burton was a student at SEBTS. The service starts with a prayer from 0:00-1:03. Genesis 1:26-28 is read from 1:12-2:21. Burton speaks from 2:29-18:27. His topic is about how everyone is special.
