William R. Steininger was Chaplain for Dorothea Dix Hospital in Raleigh, NC. The service begins with Dr. Binkley reading a passage of scripture and music from 0:00-4:22. Dr. Binkley leads a responsive reading and prayer from 4:29-9:19. He introduces the speaker from 9:27-12:05. Rev. Steininger speaks from 12:15-26:18. His main text was Eclessiastes 3:1-11. Steininger preaches on the concept of time and how we should think about eternity and where time is going.
Garland Alford Hendricks was Professor of Church-Community Development and Director of Field Work. Dr. Hendrick speaks from 0:00-11:23. He begins with a prayer and references John 20 for his sermon. He encourages the student body to share the news of the risen savior as they head out for the summer. This is the last chapel service for the school year. Hendricks reminds the students that they are called to share the Gospel and need to be faithful to their calling. There is a closing prayer from 11:24-12:18.
Hugo H. Culpepper was a missionary captive in the Philippines for over three years. He served in Chile after World War II. The service begins with music from 0:00-0:51. A prayer is offered from 1:07-3:15. An introduction to the speaker is given from 3:18-6:15. Special music plays from 6:20-8:21. Dr. Culpepper preaches from 8:34-1:02:41. Culpepper preaches the need for the Church to prioritize missions. Closing music is sung from 1:02:42-1:02:47.
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 a prayer from 0:00-2:39. Dr. Binkley reflects on the Christmas season 2:59-26:41.
The service begins with the reading of Isaiah 40:31 and prayer (00:00-03:24), followed by announcements (03:25-9:59) and an introduction for Alan Compton concerning his education and ministry. He was a missionary and a representative of Radio and Television Works of Missionary Fields of Latin America (10:00-11:37). His message focuses on discipleship and the Great Commission, beginning by saying the Great Commission has lost emphasis in many Southern Baptist churches in America. Even its individualized interpretation over the years has resulted in talking about “what we are doing” instead of “what God is doing” (11:38-15:23). His text is taken from Acts 1, and he warns that discipleship has become the job of those called into professional ministry, when it is the necessary responsibility and call of God for every Christian. We can only have compassion for the world by being disciples of Jesus Christ, and we must be willing to go wherever God may call us (15:24-25:17). Obeying the Great Commission becomes less about what you do and more about the witness you become in Christ (25:18-27:29). We cannot depend on enthusiasm and faith by themselves to carry out this work, but we must depend on the Holy Spirit (27:30-34:43). He ends the service in prayer, but the words seem to cut out before he is done speaking (34:44-35:51).
Cecil Etheridge was the Associate of the Personnel Department at the Home Mission Board (now known as the North American Mission Board). The service begins with an announcement and a reading from 0:00-1:06. A prayer is offered from 1:08-5:31. An introduction to the speaker is given from 5:33-6:24. Music plays from 6:27-7:04. Dr. Etheridge preaches from 7:20-24:58. Etheridge shares the importance of taking care of delinquent teens and sharing the gospel. He states that America is a mission field in need of ministers to take care of people of all ages and problems.
Julian S. Hopkins was the Secretary of the Department of Evangelism for the North Carolina Baptist State Convention. The service begins with scripture reading and announcements from 0:30-2:10. There is a prayer from 2:13-2:58. Dr. Hopkins speaks from 3:06-31:29. Citing Matthew 28:18-20 and John 3:16-17, Hopkins highlights the importance of evangelism. He shares that redeeming the world is God's great purpose and notes that people need to be confronted with Jesus Christ in light of the gospel.
Eddie L. Dwyer was the Chairman of the Department of Religion from Baylor University. He is given an introduction from 0:00-0:45. Dr. Dwyer's message was titled, "Stewardship of Grace." His source text was 1 Peter 4:10. Dwyer speaks on the voice of the church and how there is a desperate need for Christian leaders to take action in social issues. Dr. Dwyer speaks from 0:58-32:03.
Thomas Albert Bland was Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with opening music from 0:00-1:38. A prayer is offered from 1:45-4:02. The chapel sings from 4:11-7:39. A responsive reading takes place from 7:44-13:34. Music plays from 13:45-17:32. Dr. Bland speaks from 17:41-33:34. His source text was Luke 22. Bland preaches on the story of Peter and his growth as he began to understand and know Jesus deeper. The service closes with music from 33:35-33:52.
