After a prayer (start-3:54), John Edward Steely, Associate Professor of Historical Theology, speaks on these two truths: God is at work in all things, and His will towards those who love Him is good.
Dr. Stealey begins with a brief word (00:00-00:50) and a prayer (00:51-04:22). An introduction is given for Keith Edwards, who was a missionary to Nigeria as well as a physician and a surgeon (04:23-06:02). Colossians 3:11 is read aloud before Dr. Edwards gives the message (06:03-06:35). Dr. Edwards begins by suggesting that our concept of missions and missionaries is inaccurate. He proceeds to describe personal experiences of his missionary work in Nigeria (06:36-15:23). He emphasizes that there is no difference in death for people regarding different skin color or attire, and he reflects on the understanding Christ has for our sorrows (15:24-17:18:05). He ends in prayer (18:06-19:22).
Willard Wyan Washburn was a World War Two veteran and President of the Cleveland County Medical Society who served across the world as a doctor on the mission field. The service begins with announcements from 0:27-0:58. There is a prayer from 1:07-4:24. Mr. Washburn is introduced from 4:46-6:06. His message is titled "A Layman Looks at Missions." Washburn shares personal stories and testimonies of his time serving in Africa on the mission field. He encourages students to be personal witnesses of Jesus and to be involved in the local church and missions. He speaks from 6:09-53:00. There is a closing prayer from 53:06-53:32.
The service begins with an opening scripture reading and music from 0:00-0:26. A prayer is offered from 0:30-1:27. A responsive reading takes place from 1:30-3:20. A message on John 1:18 is given from 3:44-9:14. A call to remember Jesus during the busy Christmas season is given from 9:24-11:44. This message was supported by Luke 2. A closing devotion is shared from 11:52-18:33. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
William Wallace Finlator was pastor of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church. The service begins with an introduction to the speaker and the reading of the source text, John 3:1-21. Rev. Finlator preaches from 5:14-28:58. Finlator states that God loves us, and we are therefore required to love our enemies. He encourages those in chapel to be ministers to everyone they meet.
Reverend Ernest Wilkes Skinner was a pastor from Spartanburg and a graduate of Southeastern. The service starts with an opening scripture reading and prayer from 0:00-1:29. A responsive reading takes place from 1:45-5:37. 1 John 1:3-7 is read 5:53-7:06. The theme of the message was on the topic of fellowship. Skinner speaks from 7:07-18:52. A closing prayer is offered from 19:07-19:47.
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 an announcement from 0:00-2:46. A prayer is offered from 2:47-5:17. Luke 11:1-4 is read from 5:42-7:00. Binkley preaches from 7:01-33:41. His message is titled “The Practice of Prayer.”
