J. Clyde Yates, Jr. was pastor of Allen St. Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. The service is opened by Dr. Stealey who reads Proverbs 3:5-6, prays, and shares opening announcements with SEBTS. Stealey speaks from 0:09-4:27. Rev. Yates follows Dr. Stealey and speaks from 4:28-25:39. Yates preaches about how Jesus is standing at the door of our lives and knocks constantly so that he could have a relationship with us. Yates tells the chapel that Jesus is full of patience and love and that there is no better offer to accept than a friendship with Jesus. Yate's source text was Revelation 3:14-22.
Dr. James Alfred Martin was a chaplain during the second World War. The service begins with music from 0:00-9:29. Dr. Binkley offers a prayer from 9:40-11:10. Music plays from 11:13-11:44. 1 Kings 18:21-39 is read from 12:02-16:14. Dr. Binkley welcomes the attendants and introduces the speaker from 16:27-19:20. Dr. Martin speaks from 19:28-1:13:05. His message was titled, “A Dead Language and a Dead God.” Dr. Binkley closes in prayer from 1:13:28-1:14:09.
Edward Allison McDowell, Jr. was Professor of New Testament Interpretation (1952-1964). The service begins with the reading of the scripture passage for the sermon and prayer from 0:00-6:26. The scripture for the message was Romans 6:1-7. Dr. McDowell preaches a message titled, "In Christ." He shares the importance and all-encompassing power of what it means to be in Christ. Dr. McDowell speaks from 6:31-20:47.
David Mein was a missionary to Brazil and the president of the North Brazil Baptist Seminary. The service begins with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-1:02. Dr. Mein speaks from 1:16-23:30 He preaches on the significance of preaching the gospel. Mein’s source text was Psalm 67:1-2. A closing hymn is sung from 23:37-25:33. The service closes with prayer from 25:34-25:54.
Wilbur N. Todd was Business Manager. 1 Kings 19:4-8 and 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 is read to open up the service from 0:00-1:58. Music plays from 2:02-3:39. A prayer is offered from 3:40-4:08. Todd preaches from 4:10-22:03.
The service starts with scripture reading and music from 0:00-2:44. A prayer is offered from 2:52-4:08. A message is shared on the importance of the Student Coordinating Council from 4:15-15:57. The council shares their goals and what change they wish to see within the student body for the year. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Thelma Arnote was Professor of Religious Education and Director of Child Care Center. There is a scripture reading and music from 0:15-4:37. A responsive reading is read from 4:38-6:25. Arnote prays from 6:35-10:16. Arnote speaks from 10:24-15:07. Music plays from 15:12-19:05. A closing prayer is offered from 19:43-19:50.
The service begins with the reading of a poem (00:00-00:46) and of John 13:1-20 (00:47-03:38), followed by prayer (03:39-05:43). Singing follows the opening words (05:44-08:02). Ken Hoover introduces himself and others as SEBTS students who have led the service (08:03-11:31). He responds to the question, “What are we to do with the command to wash feet?” (11:32-15:23). He remarks that oftentimes, humans, in services of humility, have a tendency to think highly of themselves for their religiosity (15:24-17:21). He differentiates between a sign and a symbol to explain that the church’s symbol of humility has been irrevocably lost (17:22-23:26). The service ends in prayer (23:27-23:50).
The service begins with music from 0:17-0:55. A scripture reading from Romans 12 takes place from 1:09-4:09. A prayer is offered from 4:18-5:30. The Chairman of the Student Council shares what the purpose of the council is from 5:39-10:40. Music plays from 10:46-15:24. The chapel recognizes the incoming student council leaders from 15:40-27:20. The chapel sings “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” from 27:21-27:57. The service closes in prayer from 28:04-28:56. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
William W. Leathers, Jr. was a pastor in the North Carolina Baptist State Convention. The service begins with reading Romans 5:8 and music from 0:00-1:04. There are opening announcements and prayer from 1:10-5:56. Rev. Leathers is introduced from 6:01-7:15. Leathers preaches from 7:25-21:27. He encourages the students that God works everything out for good. His source text was Romans 8:28.
