After reading 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 and a prayer (start-3:25), Dr. Edwin Luther Copeland, Professor of Missions, shares the final of three lectures on the theme of Worship and the Church of God. For this message he focused on “Worship and the Church’s Fellowship” and preached from Hebrews 13:15-16 (3:26-21:44). The service then concludes with a doxology (21:45-end).
After the opening hymn, Dr. Stealey prays and introduces the speaker (start-6:58). Dr. Edwin Theodore Dahlberg, President of the National Council of Churches USA, preached a sermon entitled “Bridge Builders” from Ephesians 4:13. He focused on unity between believers despite differences.
Ms. Emily Kilpatrick Lansdell, Professor of Missions, speaks about the history behind Halloween and shares that we should remember with gratitude those that have gone before us.
After a recitation and prayer (start-3:25), Mr. Fred W. Sandusky, the Registrar, talks about the matter of normality and the specific qualities of a “normal man.”
After reading Psalm 19:1-4 and a prayer (start-3:40), Dr. Garland Alford Hendricks, the Professor of Church Community Development and Director of Field Work, talked about the radical changes in the economic, social, and religious life in India.
After the reading of John 4:24 and a prayer (start-0:58), George H. Shriver, Jr., Instructor in Church History, preached about materialism from Matthew 7:21-23.
After the reading of Matthew 5:6, a prayer, and introduction (start-4:08), George W. Cummins, the Associate Director of the Chaplains Commission of the Home Mission Board, talks about the ministry of military chaplaincy.
After reading Psalm 95:6-7, a prayer, and introduction (start-2:50), Glendon McCullough, the Personnel Secretary of the Home Mission Board, shared an inspiring message about a Japanese-American who had a zeal for evangelism during World War II. [The audio from the original tape cuts off before message was finished.]