William L. Palmer was president of the Alumni Association and pastor of Edwards Rd. Baptist Church in Greenville, SC. The service begins with a hymn from 0:11-5:13. President Stealey introduces Rev. Palmer from 5:18-7:58. Rev. Palmer preaches from two passages of scripture: 1 John 4:8-21 and Matthew 7:21. Palmer references that he was told that people view SEBTS as a liberal and moderate institution but that when he got there all he saw was an institution and people who really loved each other and had an authentic encounter with Jesus. Palmer encourages the students to love and serve God and others. Rev. Palmer preaches from 8:08-19:05. There is closing music from 19:07-21:21.
