The service begins with a word of prayer from 0:00-0:45. A tribute to all the mothers in attendance is given from 0:53-2:15. Wellons speaks from 2:28-10:40. He delivers a message dedicated to mothers. His source text was various verses from Proverbs 31.
After a poem, prayer, and introduction (start-3:20), Glendon McCullough, the Personnel Secretary of the Home Mission Board, spoke about the difference we can make if we work to change the things around us.
The service begins with the reading of a poem (00:00-00:46) and of John 13:1-20 (00:47-03:38), followed by prayer (03:39-05:43). Singing follows the opening words (05:44-08:02). Ken Hoover introduces himself and others as SEBTS students who have led the service (08:03-11:31). He responds to the question, “What are we to do with the command to wash feet?” (11:32-15:23). He remarks that oftentimes, humans, in services of humility, have a tendency to think highly of themselves for their religiosity (15:24-17:21). He differentiates between a sign and a symbol to explain that the church’s symbol of humility has been irrevocably lost (17:22-23:26). The service ends in prayer (23:27-23:50).
Bernard Cochran was Professor of Religion at Meredith College. The service begins with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:38. A responsive reading takes place from 0:46-2:17. A special music performance is sung from 2:32-5:28. A prayer is offered from 5:33-7:29. An introduction to the speaker is given from 7:32-8:11. Dr. Cochran speaks from 8:19-27:29. His source text is 1 Corinthians 15:12-16. He preaches on the seven deadly sins. The service ends with music from 27:30-29:11.
Ross Coggins was from the Christian Life Commission. The service begins with a scripture reading of Matthew 5:2-9 and prayer from 0:00-2:09. There is a brief introduction to the speaker from 2:09-2:55. Dr. Ross Coggins preaches from Matthew 16:18. His sermon was titled "Christ Kind of People." He challenges the students to strive to be like Christ with all their hearts. Coggins speaks from 3:04-23:23.
James H. Blackmore was Director of Public Relations. He begins by reading (the apocryphal book) Ecclesiasticus 2 and Matthew 26. In this message, Blackmore warns the student body of the dangers of neglecting the God of their studies: understanding the scriptures without experiencing the scriptural God. He states that "God first calls us to Himself, not to service."
After the reading of Psalm 95:1-6 (start-0:42), Ben C. Fisher, the Administrative Assistant and Director of Public Relations, shares gratitude for Southeastern Seminary and shares his testimony.
