The service begins with music from 0:17-0:55. A scripture reading from Romans 12 takes place from 1:09-4:09. A prayer is offered from 4:18-5:30. The Chairman of the Student Council shares what the purpose of the council is from 5:39-10:40. Music plays from 10:46-15:24. The chapel recognizes the incoming student council leaders from 15:40-27:20. The chapel sings “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” from 27:21-27:57. The service closes in prayer from 28:04-28:56. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
William Randall Lolley was the third President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The Dr. Lolley opens the service with a reading of Matthew 7:24-27 from 0:00-1:00. He prays from 1:05-3:24. Dr. Lolley preaches from 3:30-22:28. He preaches on the role of the Church in society and how the Church is given a mandate to forgive others.
Albert L. Meiburg was Dean of the Faculty. The service starts with prayer from 0:00-0:38. Genesis 27:30-38 is read from 0:40-3:00. Dr. Meiburg speaks from 3:03-19:59. His sermon is titled “The Need to Bless.” The service closes with music from 20:00-20:32.
Richard Albert Spencer was Assistant Professor of New Testament. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-0:50. Various portions of Scripture on the topic of love are read from 0:57-2:20. Dr. Spencer preaches from 2:23-21:17. He preaches on the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Spencer encourages the chapel to see the needs of others and help them in their suffering.
Ben C. Fisher was Administrative Assistant and Director of Public Relations. The service starts with a scripture reading from 0:19-0:36. A couple of announcements are given from 0:39-2:12. 1 Corinthians 13 is read from 2:28-4:46. A prayer is offered from 4:48-9:12. Dr. Fisher speaks from 9:17-22:20. His source text was 1 Corinthians 16:1-3. His sermon was titled “Bringing Your Liberality to Jerusalem.” He stresses the need to share the gospel with those around us.
Peggy Allen was the editor of the Wake Weekly. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-1:09. An award for a scholarship grant is given from 1:12-4:46. A scripture reading takes place from 4:48-7:16. Peggy Allen is introduced from 7:22-8:14. Allen speaks from 8:22-27:40. She shares a detailed history of the campus’ history.
James P. Cogdill, Jr. was Assistant Professor of Pastoral Leadership and Church Ministries. Dr. Cogdill speaks from 0:10-20:45. His source text was Romans 1:13-17. He encourages the chapel to be unashamed of the good news of Jesus Christ. He asks what RDU would look like if we were willing to share the gospel with everyone.