Robert Seymour was pastor of Olin T. Binkley Memorial Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, NC. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-1:19. Music plays from 1:20-7:30. An introduction to the speaker is given from 7:41-8:13. Rev. Seymour speaks from 8:26-29:49. He preaches on the changing role of the minister.
Julius Corpening was pastor of Temple Baptist Church in Durham, NC. The service opens with scripture reading from 0:00-0:32. Music plays from 0:33-3:24. Several announcements are given from 3:34-4:23. An introduction to the speaker is given from 4:25-4:41. Rev. Corpening speaks from 4:47-23:31. He states that the church should seek to rehabilitate the souls of men and ministers need to be the bridge to share the good news of Jesus. He concludes that if he compromises the Word of God - he is no minister at all.
Stewart Albert Newman was Professor of Theology and Philosophy of Religion. The service begins with an announcement of the passing of a colleague from 0:00-1:15. A moment of prayer takes place from 1:15-2:35. Music plays from 2:40-5:29. A responsive reading 5:31-7:12. Music plays from 7:16-11:12. Dr. Newman speaks from 11:21-22:45. He preaches on the desire to know Christ. The choir performs a special song from 22:55-26:29. A prayer is offered from 26:35-26:45. The service closes with more music from 26:46-27:24.
Almonte Charles Howell was from the University of North Carolina. Music plays from 0:46-2:05. Dr. Binkley shares a few announcements from 2:12-2:51. He offers a prayer from 2:52-5:00. Music plays from 5:06-8:00. Dr. Binkley introduces the speaker from 8:08-9:25. Dr. Howell speaks from 9:30-35:51. Dr. Howell shares the stories of the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son and gleans wisdom to exhort to the chapel.
Warren W. Ost was director of a Christian Ministry in the National Parks, Division of Home Missions, National Council of Churches, New York, NY. Music plays from 0:15-0:54. A time of silent prayer and invocation takes place from 1:06-3:17. The chapel performs a responsive reading from 3:22-5:54. An introduction to the speaker is given 6:08-8:38. Ost speaks from 8:45-26:13. His sermon is about ministering the gospel during the “leisure revolution.” He encourages the church to deal with the Christian doctrine of leisure.
Harold Hunter Oliver was Associate Professor of New Testament Interpretation (1957-1965). The service begins with music from 0:00-4:55. A responsive reading is read from 5:15-6:37. A prayer is offered from 6:43-7:19. Oliver preaches from 7:27-24:25. He states that God needs to tear down religious traditions and sinful ideals that Christians have raised up in the church and in the faith.
Wilbur N. Todd was Business Manager. Dr. Binkley reads a passage of scripture and music plays from 0:16-6:55. A responsive reading takes place from 7:00-8:55. A prayer is offered from 8:57-11:24. Todd preaches from 11:35-26:16. His source text is Matthew 26:39-41. Todd preaches on the subject of “Spiritual Preparedness.” He encourages the students to be prepared to face temptations.
M. Ray McKay was a retired Professor of Preaching. The service begins with prayer and music from 0:00-4:38. Psalm 27 is read from 4:43-7:12. Music plays from 7:16-12:35. A prayer is offered from 12:44-14:09. An introduction to the speaker is given from 14:12-16:19. Dr. McKay speaks from 16:26-27:37. McKay states that Jesus did not come into the world to make life easy, but that He came to make man great. He encourages the students to remain faithful to God.
James H. Blackmore was Director of Public Relations. The service begins with music from 0:00-3:43. A prayer is offered from 3:45-4:48. “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty” plays from 4:51-8:29. A responsive reading is done from 8:54-9:40. Various verses from Isaiah 40, Luke 15, and John 10 are read from 9:45-12:32. Music plays from 12:33-12:50. A prayer is offered from 12:51-16:57. Dr. Blackmore preaches from 7:04-34:41. He encourages the students to rest in God.
James P. Kirk was a missionary to Brazil. The service begins with scripture reading and music from 0:00-5:08. A prayer is offered from 5:16-7:21. An introduction to the speaker is made from 7:25-8:45. Rev. Kirk preaches from 8:50-27:37. Kirk exhorts the students to preach the Word and live by it. His source text was John 12:20-25.