Lamar Brooks was the Special Instructor of Preaching. The service starts with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-1:49. A prayer is offered from 1:50-2:11. Dr. Brooks reads the story of Jesus’ trial, crucifixion, and resurrection from 2:18-8:38. The chapel observes communion from 8:40-16:05. Brooks encourages the chapel to remember Jesus’ life, ministry, death, and resurrection. The service closes in prayer from 16:32-17:30.
The service begins with a word of prayer from St. Francis of Assisi from 0:00-3:06. Mark 8:34-38 is read from 3:27-4:31. A message on the need for ministers to deny themselves and carry their crosses is given from 4:34-16:33. Closing remarks on the message to deny oneself and bear their cross is shared from 16:45-22:37.
Julius Carroll Trotter, Jr. was Professor of Preaching and Speech (1953-1983). The service begins with scripture reading and sings the hymn, “When I Survey The Wondrous Cross” from 0:00-5:00. A prayer is offered from 5:10-7:19. Special music plays from 7:51-13:13. Dr. Trotter preaches from 13:23-32:04. Mark 8:31-38 was Trotter’s main text for his message. Trotter states that we are called to follow Christ and orient our lives toward Him. He encourages the students to bear their crosses.
Neal Peyton was a student at SEBTS. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council. The service starts with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:23. A moment to welcome all those who are in the service is given from 0:27-1:33. Peyton speaks from 1:43-22:07. His source text was Mark 7:31-37. He preaches on the importance of speaking and understanding one another’s language so that we can communicate the gospel effectively.