The service begins with a reading from Matthew 1, and a word of prayer is given (00:00-02:33). The speaker states that the service will be in celebration of the Virgin Mary (02:34-03:02). A song about Mary and Jesus is played (03:03-08:34). A speaker tells the story of Roman Catholics in South American celebrating the Virgin Mary (08:35-10:00). A woman sings a song about the Virgin Mary on the piano (10:01-12:52). Powell begins her sermon by giving a word of prayer (12:53-13:41). Powell reflects on the story of God’s call to Mary and the birth of Christ, and she speaks about her own struggles in life and her reasons to celebrate with hope every day (13:42-37:41). Powell concludes her sermon with a word of prayer (37:42-38:48).
Richard Albert Spencer was Assistant Professor of New Testament. The service begins with a responsive reading from 0:00-0:40. Isaiah 9:2-7 is read from 0:41-2:00. A moment of silent prayer takes place from 2:05-3:54. Dr. Spencer speaks from 4:01-15:25. He delivers a message on the true meaning of Christmas.
Theodore Floyd Adams was Visiting Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer offered by Fu Lau Yeung (0:00-1:25). After which, Tai Ping Li reads scripture in Chinese (1:26-4:23). Which is followed by a prayer in Japanese by Takashi Ida (4:24-7:05). The service continues with a period of singing (7:06-10:04). Adam’s message is on Christmas. Adams discusses how Christmas is both timeless and timely (10:05-17:32). In addition, he illustrates the miracle that Christmas truly is (17:33-24:00). He closes in prayer (24:01-28:18).
