Edward Allison McDowell, Jr. was Professor Emeritus of New Testament (1952-1964). The service begins with music from 0:00-5:13. There is scripture reading and prayer from 5:27-7:24. “Joy To the World” is sung from 7:30-10:30. There is an introduction to the speaker from 10:38-16:24. Dr. McDowell speaks from 16:31-37:16. McDowell talks about liberalism, theology, and the seminary.
Ted Janes was Assistant to Field Work Director. The service begins with music from 0:00-1:41. An announcement for Week of Prayer for Missions is made from 1:42-2:25. Music plays from 2:30-6:58. Janes speaks from 7:05-28:57. His source text was Matthew 16:24-25. “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” plays from 28:59-29:53. A closing prayer is offered from 29:55-30:06.
The order of service is reviewed from 0:00-5:24. There is a silent prayer from 5:25-6:42. Music plays from 6:43-10:57. Another moment of quiet prayer takes place from 10:58-11:18. A second hymn is sung from 11:18-16:12. A reading titled, “Christmas Even in County Hospital” is read from 16:23-22:22. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Garland Alford Hendricks was Professor of Church-Community Development and Director of Field Work. The service begins with music from 0:00-7:32. There is a responsive reading from 7:39-9:54. An introduction to the speaker is given from 10:00-11:48. A prayer is offered from 11:55-15:15. Dr. Hendricks speaks from 15:27-31:13. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Denton R. Coker was Professor of Religious Education. The service begins with an announcement and prayer from 0:00-3:27. There is music from 3:28-8:09. Dr. Coker speaks from 8:24-24:04. Coker preaches on the incredible teaching of Jesus and how influential Jesus’ words were. This was Coker’s final sermon at chapel.
The service begins with announcements and a segment of celebrating the apostle Paul from 0:00-3:37. Justin Martyr is celebrated from 3:46-5:07. St. Augustine is celebrated from 5:18-6:47. St. Bernard is celebrated from 6:54-7:15. A hymn plays from 7:18-10:09. Martin Luther is celebrated from 10:17-11:30. Roger Williams is celebrated from 11:37-12:59. John Wesley is celebrated from 13:07-14:45. Preachers from American settlements are celebrated 15:00-16:19. Dietrich Bonhoeffer is celebrated from 16:25-19:08. Dr. Paul Carlson and Phyllis Rhine are celebrated from 9:20-20:58. They were missionaries, recently killed for sharing the gospel. Hebrews 11:32-12:2 is read from 21:05-23:30. Music plays from 23:48-26:57. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.