After the reading of Psalm 103:1-2 and a prayer (start-2:02), Dr. James Leo Green, Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament, preaches a message entitled, “Jesus Christ is The World’s Amazement.”
H. Max Smith, an organist and Artist in Residence, leads the congregation in worship through songs, congregational readings, and prayer. He spends some time sharing about the role of music in worship (10:16-end).
Walter Gordy was the James B. Duke Professor of Physics at Duke University. The service begins with an apology from Dr. Binkley that Dr. Gordy has not arrived at the chapel from 0:16-1:40. Dr. Gordy arrives and is introduced from 3:21-6:37. Walter Gordy speaks from 6:46-31:46. His message was centered on biblical scholarship.
The service begins with an opening scripture reading and a responsive reading from 0:29-5:52. A prayer is offered from 6:05-11:12. A prayer for peace within the Church is given from 11:24-16:26. A prayer for peace in the world is offered from 6:34-20:19. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.