Harry Newcombe Hollis was the Director of Special Moral Concerns for Christian Life Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. The service begins with a scripture reading and introduction of Harry Hollis (0:00-2:03). Hollis’s message is from Psalm 24:1 and is themed “preventing an ecological Armageddon.” He begins with an introduction concerning the alarming pollution taking place on earth (2:04-9:30). He continues by explaining that there are three right responses to pollution. The first response is working to develop a theology of nature (9:31-11:56). The second response is to end the conflict between science and religion (11:57-14:38). The final response is fostering an understanding of responsible use of power (14:39-17:31). He concludes by challenging his audience to implement these responses and prevent an ecological Armageddon (17:32-20:54). He closes in prayer (20:55-21:15).
Roy D. Gresham was Executive Secretary and the Treasurer of the Baptist Convention of Maryland. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:50). After which, the speaker reads a responsive reading (0:51-2:50). Afterward, Roy Gresham is introduced (2:51-5:43). Gresham’s message is on pioneer missions, and the Southern Baptist Convention. Gresham begins by thanking the seminary for the opportunity to speak (5:44-8:00). After which, he reads various scriptures (8:01-10:01). He continues by discussing Southern Baptist history and ministry (10:02-20:08). He discusses four complex observations of the pioneer movement in relation to the Southern Baptist Convention (20:09-24:22). He concludes by discussing the proper commitments and philosophy of ministry required for Southern Baptist Convention (24:23-44:27). The service closes in prayer (44:28-45:10).
Robert Ernst Poerschke was Professor of Christian Education. The service starts with a prayer from 0:00-2:44. An introduction to the choir singing is given from 2:47-3:07. Luke 2:8-20 is read from 3:19-5:05. A prayer is offered from 5:10-8:29. Dr. Poerschke speaks from 8:44-24:16. He asks the chapel what they are expecting for this Christmas. Music plays from 24:27-27:50.