Julius Carroll Trotter, Jr. was Professor of Preaching and Speech (1953-1983). The service opens with a reading of Luke 2:10-11 from 0:00-0:15. A hymn is played from 0:20-4:06. Dr. Trotter preaches from 4:20-19:48. Trotter reads Matthew 2:1-10. He shares a personal story about a Christmas experience he had with a family. There is closing music from 19:52-25:20.
William Rhodenhiser was Chairman of the Department of Religion at the University of Richmond, VA. The service begins with prayer and an introduction from 0:00-4:28. Dr. Rhodenhiser preaches out of Romans 10:13-14. Rhodenhiser states that the world needs more preachers and explains the importance of them. He encourages the students to be familiar with the Bible if they are to be worthy preachers of God. Dr. Rhodenhiser speaks from 4:29-25:03.