William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Lolley opens the service with a scripture reading from 0:00-1:38. He offers a prayer from 1:39-3:11. Lolley preaches from 3:18-22:36. He talks about the life and pilgrimage of Jesus and how His birth was important for humanity.
Glenn T. Miller was Assistant Professor of Church History. The service begins with a confessional prayer from 0:00-0:47. John 3:16 is read from 0:56-1:07. Isaiah 7:13-18 is read from 1:19-2:34. Isaiah 9:1-7 is read from 2:49-4:18. Isaiah 11:1-9 is read from 4:29-6:00. Portions of verses from Isaiah 52 and 53 are read 6:05-8:30. A time of quiet prayer and meditation takes place from 8:45-12:45. Closing remarks are given from 12:59-13:21.
Robert Ernst Poerschke was Professor of Christian Education. The service starts with a prayer from 0:00-2:44. An introduction to the choir singing is given from 2:47-3:07. Luke 2:8-20 is read from 3:19-5:05. A prayer is offered from 5:10-8:29. Dr. Poerschke speaks from 8:44-24:16. He asks the chapel what they are expecting for this Christmas. Music plays from 24:27-27:50.
Richard Albert Spencer was Assistant Professor of New Testament. The service begins with a responsive reading from 0:00-0:40. Isaiah 9:2-7 is read from 0:41-2:00. A moment of silent prayer takes place from 2:05-3:54. Dr. Spencer speaks from 4:01-15:25. He delivers a message on the true meaning of Christmas.
Wayne Burkett was from Calvary Moravian Church in Winston-Salem, NC. This service was a lovefeast service. The service starts with Christmas carols from 0:00-2:10. A responsive reading takes place from 2:13-3:05. Music plays from 3:06-3:58. A prayer is offered from 3:59-4:17. The Gloria hymn is sung from 4:18-6:25. A responsive prayer is given from 6:26-8:28. A special choir performance takes place from 8:40-12:10. Rev. Burkett speaks from 12:17-14:20. He preaches on the idea of a lovefeast. Music plays from 14:32-23:06. A prayer is given prior to the lovefeast from 23:15-23:58. The choir performs again from 23:23-31:28. Brukett delivers a short message from 31:40-35:28. “Joy to the World” and “Silent Night” are sung from 35:35-38:33.
Some duplicates of Updates's April 1976 issue had a second page attached that appears to be the same as the second page of the May 1976 issue so it was not included in the April 1976 digital copy.
The Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Catalogs are published by Southeastern Seminary to provide information for each academic year. The earliest catalog was published in 1951. Catalogs were sometimes published in connection to the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Bulletin and most contain information for one academic year, though some cover multiple years. The catalogs provide an academic calendar and a brief introduction to the seminary, its facilities, and the community. Further information includes curriculum and class offerings, details regarding admissions, and registers of students, faculty, staff, trustees, and graduates. Subcollections for the 1990s and 2000s include CASE catalogs for the college.
This issue's number has been adjusted to Number 21 in the volume as the previous issue was Number 20. The following issues have also been adjusted accordingly.