James H. Blackmore was Special Instructor. The service begins with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:33. Music plays from 0:36-3:52. A prayer is offered from 3:52-4:15. A portion of verses from Leviticus 25, John 8, and 1 Corinthians 8 is read from 4:20-8:28. Special music plays from 8:43-17:38. Dr. Blackmore speaks from 17:42-21:42. The hymn, “Amazing Grace” is sung from 21:55-22:57. Dr. Blackmore preaches from 22:58-30:37. He preaches on the theme of liberty.
Richard Albert Spencer was Assistant Professor of New Testament. The service begins with a responsive reading from 0:00-0:40. Isaiah 9:2-7 is read from 0:41-2:00. A moment of silent prayer takes place from 2:05-3:54. Dr. Spencer speaks from 4:01-15:25. He delivers a message on the true meaning of Christmas.
N. Gordon Cosby was pastor of the Church of the Savior in Washington, D.C. The service begins with prayer from 0:00-0:29. An introduction to the speaker is given from 0:42-4:35. Music plays from 4:43-8:34. Cosby speaks from 8:50-36:43. He preaches on the initiative to be salt and light on the earth. The service closes with music from 36:43-37:18.
Fred Sandusky was Special Instructor in Religious Education, Registrar, and Director of Admissions. The service begins with a scripture reading from 0:00-1:15. A prayer is offered from 1:16-4:13. Sandusky speaks from 4:20-16:26. He preaches on the importance of connecting all people to Jesus. The service closes with music from 16:27-17:32.
Clyde Penrose St. Amant was David T. Porter Professor of Church History at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:28). After which, there is a period of singing (0:29-5:00). The service continues with an introduction of Clyde Amant (5:01-6:22). Amant’s message is entitled the “Christian Ministry and Contemporary Culture.” Amant begins with an introduction concerning culture (6:23-9:32). He discusses religion’s relationship with culture (9:33-16:38). He explains the “creative and dangerous signs of American culture” (16:39-27:43). He continues by exploring the “blind spots” of southern culture (27:44-30:36). Furthermore, he discusses some of the various issues concerning culture (30:37-40:36). He concludes by explaining the believer’s response to culture (40:37-52:12). He closes in prayer (52:13-53:02).
G. W. Bullard was Executive Secretary of the Baptist Convention of Pennsylvania and South Jersey. The service opens with prayer from 0:00-0:27. An introduction to the speaker is given from 0:35-1:49. Music plays from 1:55-7:41. Dr. Bullard speaks from 7:49-29:45. He delivers a message on the state of the SBC in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Closing music plays from 29:45-30:18.
