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.
Henry Elkins was the Executive Director of the United Campus Christian Ministry at North Carolina College. The service begins with an announcement and scripture reading from 0:00-1:19. A prayer is offered from 1:20-3:42. A hymn plays from 3:49-7:18. Elkins is introduced from 7:27-8:57. Elkins speaks from 9:03-29:52. Elkins preaches on racial unity.
Sammy Keel Williams was a student at SEBTS. The service begins with music from 0:00-4:03. Dr. Jesse Burton Weatherspoon’s death is announced from 4:13-4:28. Isaiah 6:1-3 is read from 4:30-5:08. Music plays from 5:10-8:29. Isaiah 6:5 is read from 11:55-12:15. More music plays from 12:29-15:57. Isaiah 6:8 is read from 19:15-19:30. Williams reads a quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer from 19:30-20:38. Music plays from 23:06-26:29.
Thomas Albert Bland was Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics (1956-1993). The service begins with a passage of scripture reading and music from 0:00-5:09. A responsive reading is done from 5:19-6:45. A prayer is offered from 6:49-9:20. Dr. Bland speaks from 9:30-26:16. His source text is Philippians 4:10-13. Bland shares that Christ has the power to strengthen us to face life’s greatest challenges.
