Edwin Luther Copeland was Professor of Missions. In this chapel service, Copeland speaks on the irreplaceable value of intellectual courage, open-mindedness, and love when addressing an increasingly relativistic culture.
Walter Waldrop was on the Sunday School Board. The service begins with an opening scripture reading and music from 0:00-0:33. A prayer is offered from 0:40-4:57. An introduction to the speaker is given from 5:00-6:06. Waldrop speaks from 6:08-28:25. He preaches on Christ and the mission of the Church.
Ray Gill was from the Peace Corps. The service begins with music from 0:00-4:53. There is a responsive reading from 5:01-6:03. A prayer is offered from 6:14-8:37. Mr. Gill is introduced from 8:41-9:41. Gill speaks from 9:52-28:57. Gill shares his experiences and wisdom that he received from training with the Peace Corps.
Various verses of the Bible are read (00:19-01:10), and an opening prayer occurs (01:26-02:44). Hymn #340, “The Prayer Hymn” is sung in worship (03:00-05:37). There is no introduction for Dr. Green, but he was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at SEBTS. Dr. Green begins his message with a contemplation of whether or not we as God’s children may bring our personal needs/concerns to Him, concluding that we can (05:38-08:05). He also mentions the distinctive quality of his subject, intercessory prayer—involving not only our needs but primarily the needs of others—as he cites Romans 8:26 to say that the Holy Spirit also intercedes on our behalf to the Father (08:06-11:25). Dr. Green lists some prerequisites of intercessory prayer, such as three theological foundations: we come from God and are utterly dependent on Him in this life; we are unified to one another in Christ even if we are not present with each other; and we belong to God as His children (11:26-21:16) Lastly, Dr. Green speaks about the price of intercessory prayer, including its intensely social aspect and its highly unselfish nature (21:17-21:50). Intercessory prayer for someone else is incomplete without praying God’s will to be done in yourself as well (21:51-26:41). He then closes the service in prayer (26:42-27:11).
Dr. Ralph Longshore was the Secretary of Evangelism for the Baptist State Executive Board of Alabama. The service begins with President Stealey giving announcements and introducing the speaker from 0:00-2:20. Dr. Longshore preaches out of Romans 10:1-15. Longshore expresses the necessity to preach the Gospel to those who haven't heard. Dr. Longshore closes by sharing that the evangelistic preacher must believe God is enough for the day we live in. Rev. Longshore speaks from 2:24-21:48.
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.
Neal Peyton was a student at SEBTS. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council. The service starts with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:23. A moment to welcome all those who are in the service is given from 0:27-1:33. Peyton speaks from 1:43-22:07. His source text was Mark 7:31-37. He preaches on the importance of speaking and understanding one another’s language so that we can communicate the gospel effectively.
The service begins with Dr. Moore offered some opening remarks from 0:00-2:10. A responsive reading takes place from 2:20-4:15. A prayer is offered from 4:20-5:49. Dr. Moore preaches from 5:56-26:10. His passage is Luke 10:30-37. His message is centered on being kind and unselfish like the good Samaritan.
The service begins with a reading of various scripture readings and a word of prayer from 0:00-1:20. The former chairman of the Student Coordinating Council explains what the purpose of the council is and reflects on the past year. He introduces Fred Badders as the new chairman of the council from 1:32-6:03. Fred Badders speaks from 6:05-12:19 and states who will be new on the council. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
