Edwin Luther Copeland was Distinguished Professor of Christian Missions and World Religions. The service begins with a word of prayer from 0:00-1:44. Dr. Copeland speaks from 1:55-24:17. Copeland preaches on the missionary’s role to meet the physical needs of those who they are reaching.
Robert Ernst Poerschke was Professor of Christian Education.The service starts with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:53. A prayer is offered from 0:54-3:30. Dr. Poerschke speaks from 3:43-19:26. His message is centered on missions.
William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a responsive reading from 0:00-1:03. O Come O Come Emmanuel plays from 1:03-5:34. A prayer is offered from 5:46-6:45. Music plays from 7:12-9:12. Dr. Lolley delivers an advent sermon from 9:27-36:17. His source text was Luke 2:8-15. The service closes with music from 36:22-37:11.
Howard Lee was Mayor of Chapel Hill. The service opens with a word of prayer from 0:00-1:47. An introduction to the speaker is given from 1:58-5:50. Dr. Lee speaks from 5:55-31:43. He preaches on the mission to meet the needs of members of the community.
John Colin Harris was Assistant Professor of Christian Education. The service begins with a scripture reading from 0:00-1:02. A responsive reading takes place from 1:04-2:27. A prayer is offered from 2:29-4:31. Harris speaks from 4:41-17:59. He preaches on the challenges of advent.
The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is the Christian Worldwide Communion of Baptist churches. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-1:01. An introduction to the Executive Committee of the Baptist World Alliance is given from 1:08-3:24. The Executive Committee members give reports and share their mission from 3:25-19:29.