The service opens by the reading of Luke 4:16-20a (0:00-01:33), followed by a mention of worship to “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross,” but the music cuts out (01:34-02:04). An opening prayer is given (02:05-05:02). Garland A. Hendricks, the Director of Field Work, begins his message with a story from New Delhi, India in 1959 concerning the Caste system there. He describes the condition in India concerning their poverty, their Caste system, their way of living, and their economic conditions, affirming that “India is a democracy growing up” (05:03-11:01). He then transitions to the year 1960 in New Delhi, as democracy was making progress in India and arising problems were evidence of growth and development there (11:02-12:40). He then transitions to the year 1965 (the current year) in North Carolina at SEBTS, recording that Christians face problems even here, where hunger, starvation, and warfare are not every-day concerns (12:41-14:51). He requests of God that He would use SEBTS as a center to spread the gospel across the world as His people there continue to abide in Jesus Christ (14:52-18:07). Hendricks then offers a closing prayer, asking for sustaining grace to the people of God for the work ahead of them (18:08-18:27).
W. D. Lowes was Associate of the Division of Evangelism in the Home Mission Board (now known as the North American Mission Board). The service begins with an opening word of prayer from 0:00-1:04. An introduction to the speaker is given from 1:14-2:22. Dr. Lowes speaks from 2:23-33:26. Lowes preaches on the importance of communication and the growth of the Bible Belt in the South. Rev. Lowes encourages those in chapel to be equipped to communicate the gospel to different people groups in the South.
Samuel Letson, Jr. was a student at SEBTS. The service opens with a scripture reading of Luke 19:1-10 and a prayer from 0:00-2:12. Letson, Jr. preaches from 2:29-24:24. He states that the task of the church is to seek those who are lost and bring them to freedom in Christ. He encourages the chapel and reminds them that through the love of Christ we can be selfless. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Raymond Bryan Brown was Academic Dean and Professor of New Testament Interpretation. The service starts with an opening word of prayer from 0:00-0:33. All those in attendance are welcomed to the first chapel of the new semester from 0:51-2:04. Music plays from 2:13-7:00. Dr. Brown speaks from 7:17-18:51. His source text was Jeremiah 9:23-24. He preaches on the knowledge of God.
Branan G. Thompson was a student at SEBTS. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council. Thompson speaks from 2:43-10:29 following the introductory prayer from 0:00-2:37. In Thompson's sermon he asked his fellow students who Jesus was to them. Thompson said that fellow Christians should be ones who live out their faith instead of merely talking about it and defining it. Thompson encourages SEBTS that life will only begin to have meaning once they live out their faith.
After the reading of John 15:12-13, a prayer, and an announcement (start-2:30), an unknown speaker gives a message about the life of an unassuming person in the world’s eyes, yet a strong and impactful Christian named Mr. French (2:31-10:16). Then the original audio cuts midway into James Stertz, from the Personnel Department of the Foreign Mission Board, speaking about missions in Asia, especially focusing on Japan (10:17-end).
Samuel D. Proctor was the president of the Institute of Services for Education. The service begins with a responsive reading from 0:00-1:35. A prayer is offered from 1:40-4:19. An introduction to the speaker is given from 4:27-6:04. His message was titled “Can You Trust Anyone Over 30?” Dr. Proctor speaks from 6:12-44:02.
Truman S. Smith was Associate in the Department of Missions Personnel of the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. The service opens with a reading of a passage of scripture from 0:00-0:42. An introduction is made from 0:55-2:02. Mr. Smith speaks from 2:06-17:36. His message consists of the public reading of missionary letters from missionaries across the globe.
Brother Frank was the “Brother in Charge” of the Taize community. The service begins with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-1:21. Brother Frank speaks from 1:30-59:02. He preaches on the community that he lives in and shares stories of the goodness and faithfulness of God.
