Roy J. Smith was Director of the Seminary Extension Program in Sylva, NC. The service begins with music and singing from 0:00-2:56. A responsive reading takes place from 3:03-5:34. A prayer is offered from 5:34-7:51. Roy Smith is introduced from 8:00-9:01. He speaks from 9:09-27:31. He preaches on how a preacher should be. Smith states that the minister should be hard working, a bearer of truth, and minister the grace of God.
Howard C. Wilkinson was Chaplain to the University at Duke University in Durham, NC. The service opens with scripture reading from 0:00-0:15. The chapel sings “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” from 0:18-6:17. A prayer is offered from 6:25-7:28. An introduction to the speaker is given from 7:31-9:14. Dr. Wilkinson speaks from 9:19-27:34. Wilkinson preaches on the sacrifice of Jesus and how it surpasses all sacrifices we as people can make on earth.
Olin Trivette Binkley was the second President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Binkley opens the service with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:10. Music plays from 0:14-3:51. Binkley leads the service in a responsive reading from 4:01-5:56. He prays from 5:57-8:25. Dr. Binkley preaches from 8:42-23:43. His sermon is about Christian responsibility and living. Closing music plays from 23:49-25:02.
The service opens with music from 0:00-2:11. Thoughts on the gift of eternal life are shared from 2:18-3:14. Music plays from 3:19-6:43. Romans 12 is read from 7:02-9:43. A prayer is offered from 9:54-11:46. An appreciation is given to the council members who served for the academic school year from 11:58-18:00. Music plays from 18:08-22:26. The outgoing and incoming council members are recognized from 22:33-30:50. The Chairman of the next coordinating council shares a word from 30:52-34:10. The service closes with music and prayer from Dr. Binkley from 34:11-35:34. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
William Christian Sizemore was Assistant Librarian. Music opens the service from 0:00-4:40. Sizemore speaks from 4:53-16:20. He preaches on the imperative to keep up with the changes that are taking place in the ever-changing world. Sizemore states that this is accomplished through reading and studying. He says “Reading is the soul’s most nourishing medicine.” This service took place during National Library Week.