The service opens with the singing of “Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim,” (00:00-00:47) an opening prayer, (00:48-02:58) and the mention of a responsive reading from Selection 43, “Great is the Lord,” based on Psalm 145 (02:59-03:23). An introduction is given for Russell Cherry, the pastor of First Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, NC, who was from Portsmouth, VA. He graduated with a BA degree from the University of Richmond in 1947 and a BD (1950) and Doctor of Theology degree (1954) from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kentucky. He served as Fellow in the Department of Preaching at SBTS, and he has pastored in Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, and North Carolina. He was a lesson-writer for the SBC’s literature for churches, and he was a Bible instructor by extension for the University of Richmond for 8 years. He is married with three children (03:24-05:15). Russell opens his message in prayer, (05:16-05:50) and the sermon text is 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10 (05:51-07:56). This message is about the pastoral relationship between Paul and those whom he served, chiefly seen through five key words (07:57-08:50). First to mention is “affection,” which shows the pastor’s love for truth and for those in his care, refusing to be a recluse (08:51-12:51). Second to mention is “anxiety,” which shows the pastor’s parental longing for the church to persevere through life’s hardships in his absence (12:52-16:09). Third to mention is “help,” which shows the pastor’s heart to always protect and come alongside the church in its forward progress of the gospel (16:10-19:32). Fourth to mention is “joy,” which shows the pastor’s fruit of ministry for the Lord Jesus Christ (19:33-22:32). Finally, the word “prayer” describes the pastor’s heart in his relationship to God and to the people for their growth and perseverance (22:33-26:05). Russell Cherry closes the sermon in prayer by reciting Numbers 6:24-26 over the congregation (26:06-26:37).
W. J. Edwards was Association Missionary for the Flat River Association in NC. The service begins with an introduction from 0:00-1:39. Psalm 23 is read from 1:42-3:02. A prayer is offered from 3:06-4:43. Edwards speaks from 4:58-29:16. In this recording, He shares his testimony of how God showed him a new perspective on life, death, and his calling through the diagnosis of a terminal illness.
The service starts with an announcement for a meeting after chapel from 0:00-0:20. Dr. Copeland announces the passing of an alumnus of Southeastern from 0:32-3:12. A moment of silence is shared from 3:13-3:24. Dr. Copeland prays from 3:25-4:54. An invocation takes place from 5:07-5:56. A responsive reading is done from 6:17-8:24. A recognition of the Student Coordinating Council members who have served on the past and present teams takes place from 8:48-24:27. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
William M. Dyal was from the Foreign Mission Board. Dr. Edwin Luther Copeland opens the service in a prayer and introduction to the speaker from 0:13-7:32. Mr. Dyal speaks from 7:40-36:28. Dyal discusses how we need the gospel in our lives; therefore, the world also needs the gospel. The gospel is able to meet and fulfill every need we have. Mr Dyal also notes that we won't value sharing the gospel with others until we value the gospel for ourselves.
Dennis Hockaday was pastor of First Baptist Church in Durham, NC and a graduate of the first SEBTS class. The chapel service opens up with the scripture reading of 2 Corinthians 4:6-11. Rev. Hockaday preaches from 2:36-18:09. Hockaday speaks on moral failure and how ministers should always be speaking in love. He encourages the students that they should hate sin but always move in love towards others and be empathetic. Pastor Hockaday uses two source texts: John 3:16 and Romans 8:35, 37-39.
Ira Newbern Patterson was Visiting Professor of Missions. The service begins with an introduction to the order of events from 0:00-0:20. A scripture reading and prayer is offered from 0:22-4:05. Dr. Patterson speaks from 4:17-21:08. His source text was Acts 17:6.
Jack B. Lemons was a student at SEBTS. The service starts with a prayer from 0:00-0:26. A responsive reading occurs from 0:39-2:18. Various verses from Joshua 24 are read from 2:28-5:40. Lemons preaches from 5:42-25:37. He exhorts the chapel to be faithful leaders in the church.
Theodore Floyd Adams was a prominent pastor and Baptist leader who had accepted a position at SEBTS. The service begins with a prayer from 0:00-1:43. Ezekiel 34:2-15 is read from 1:53-4:25. A prayer is offered from 4:26-7:06. The graduating class presents their class gift from 7:16-8:47. Dr. Binkley introduces the speaker from 8:59-11:58. Dr. Adams speaks from 12:15-41:41. Rev. Adams encourages the graduates to be faithful to God in all that they do as they leave Southeastern. A closing prayer is offered from 41:48-42:15.
Walter H. Judd was a medical missionary to China and American politician. The service begins with the reading of scripture from 0:00-0:30. Music plays from 0:31-1:20. A responsive reading takes place from 1:27-3:34. A prayer is offered from 3:40-7:59. Special music plays from 8:12-11:18. An introduction to the speaker is from 11:27-15:00. Dr. Judd speaks from 15:03-59:08. Judd gives a testimony of his missionary efforts in China. Dr. Judd explains the nature of the communist movement. Closing music plays from 59:09-1:00:16.
