James H. Blackmore was Director of Public Relations. He begins by reading (the apocryphal book) Ecclesiasticus 2 and Matthew 26. In this message, Blackmore warns the student body of the dangers of neglecting the God of their studies: understanding the scriptures without experiencing the scriptural God. He states that "God first calls us to Himself, not to service."
James H. Blackmore was Director of Public Relations. The service begins with announcements from 0:00-0:35. Psalm 1 is read aloud from 0:48-1:45. There is music from 1:48-2:08. There is a prayer from 2:09-3:25. A responsive reading takes place from 3:31-5:44. Dr. Blackmore preaches from 5:51-22:04. He preaches on spiritual maturity and the concept of perfection and holiness.