Samuel Letson, Jr. was a student at SEBTS. The service opens with a scripture reading of Luke 19:1-10 and a prayer from 0:00-2:12. Letson, Jr. preaches from 2:29-24:24. He states that the task of the church is to seek those who are lost and bring them to freedom in Christ. He encourages the chapel and reminds them that through the love of Christ we can be selfless. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
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.
Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. Dr. Binkley opens the service with an announcement from 0:00-2:46. A prayer is offered from 2:47-5:17. Luke 11:1-4 is read from 5:42-7:00. Binkley preaches from 7:01-33:41. His message is titled “The Practice of Prayer.”
Sherman Lewis was a local pastor. The service begins with a word of prayer from 0:00-1:50. Lewis speaks from 2:12-21:02. His source text was Luke 21:9-28. He preaches on the changes in America and the civil rights movement.