Thomas Albert Bland was Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics (1956-1993). Dr. Bland opens his sermon in prayer and reading of his source text, Hebrews 11:1-16. Dr. Bland challenged the students to be people of great faith. He noted that men of Christian faith are exiles and strangers on this earth. Dr. Bland speaks for the entirety of the recording.
John William Eddins, Jr. was Associate Professor of Theology. The service starts with a prayer from 0:00-0:21. Music plays from 0:27-3:19. Gifts symbolizing the relationship between the student body and faculty are presented from 3:41-6:50. The choir performs a song from 6:52-10:43. Dr. Eddins speaks from 11:00-18:55. He shares his “meditations of God and man.” Eddins encourages the students to proclaim the gospel. The service closes with music from 18:57-19:38.
The service starts with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:15. Music plays from 0:19-4:44. A responsive reading takes place from 4:55-6:37. A prayer is offered from 6:42-8:25. More music plays from 8:34-12:17. An announcement concerning the upcoming Student missions conference is given from 12:23-23:15. A time of silent prayer for the conference takes place from 23:16-24:17. The service closes with a word of prayer from 24:26-25:37. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
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.
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Stealey opens the service in prayer from 0:00-3:01. He preaches the rest of the recording from 3:10-13:15. President Stealey speaks on the goodness and greatness of God. Stealey encourages the students to meditate on Jesus and to make room for Him in their lives. [This is only a partial message.]
George A. Bowdler was a chaplain from the South Carolina Baptist Hospital. There is a prayer and introduction to the speaker from 0:18-3:33. Rev. Bowdler preaches from 3:42-24:39. Bowdler shares a personal testimony and encourages the students to live a Gospel lifestyle. Rev. Bowdler encourages the students to represent Christ. He closes by stating they should be desperate to share Christ with others.
Marc Hoyle Lovelace was Professor of Archaeology at SEBTS. Dr. Lovelace tells students to reflect on the kindness of God and how He consistently supplies all needs. This message, given on All Saints Day (November 1, 1961), is given by Lovelace, and he reminds Southeastern of the history of All Saint's Day and gives thanks for the lives and influences of the saints of old. Lovelace informs that former students, faculty, and trustees who have passed away are listed as saints as well as the students and faculty sitting in the chapel service. Because they follow God, they, too, are saints. Dr. Lovelace speaks from 0:00-18:57, and there is a closing hymn titled, "Spirit of the Living God" played from 18:57-20:12.
The service begins with music from 0:17-0:55. A scripture reading from Romans 12 takes place from 1:09-4:09. A prayer is offered from 4:18-5:30. The Chairman of the Student Council shares what the purpose of the council is from 5:39-10:40. Music plays from 10:46-15:24. The chapel recognizes the incoming student council leaders from 15:40-27:20. The chapel sings “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” from 27:21-27:57. The service closes in prayer from 28:04-28:56. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
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.
Stewart Albert Newman was Professor of Theology and Philosophy of Religion (1952-1966). Dr. Newman speaks from 0:08-18:11 and his source text was Psalm 8. Newman preaches on God's magnificence and how as creator of the universe He knows what He is doing in the world. Newman reminds the students that God not only created everything, but that He is also intimately involved with His creation.
