Robert Ernst Poerschke was the Professor of Christian Education at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with scripture reading and responsive reading (0:00-3:55). After which, a prayer is offered (3:56-6:30). Poerschke’s message is on ordination. Poerschke begins with an introduction concerning the positive aspects of ordination (6:31-10:00). He continues by discussing the negative aspect of ordination which he states is the perceived stark contrast between laymen and clergy (10:01-15:20). He describes the purpose of the laity in the Church (15:21-22:52). He concludes by challenging the clergy to provide a place of ministry for the laity (22:53-27:57). He closes in prayer (27:58-28:18).
Brooks Hayes was from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:35). After which, Brooks Hayes is introduced (0:36-2:37). Hayes’s message is on “what religious educational leaders must strive to be.” Hayes begins his message with an introduction (2:38-7:55). He continues by reading a text from the writings of John Milton (7:56-8:20). After which he discusses the relationship between politics and religion (8:21-20:00). He continues by explaining the implications for his audience (20:01-26:22). In addition, he states that the greatest need of the twentieth century is compassion and imagination in the arts of government (26:23-31:43). He concludes by challenging his audience to always work with love (31:44-33:05). He closes in prayer (33:06-34:01).
Donald E. Cook was Associate Professor of New Testament at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:37). Cook’s message is on John 9. Cook begins with an introduction concerning the Bible (0:38-5:05). He continues by discussing the Gospel of John and how Jesus is the light of the world (5:06-8:35). He explains the significance of John 9, and the story of Jesus healing the blind man (8:36-13:06). Cook concludes by reading John 9:1-41 (13:07-19:46). He closes in prayer (19:47-20:31).
The service starts with a word of prayer from 0:00-0:30. A responsive reading takes place from 0:38-2:37. “Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee” is sung from 2:48-4:24. Kenneth Smith shares the importance and necessity of the council from 4:31-9:13. Lana Lawrence introduces the new members of the council from 9:19-13:16. The service closes in prayer from 13:22-13:54. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Raymond Bryan Brown was Distinguished Professor of New Testament Interpretation. The service begins with an announcement and prayer from 0:00-2:05. Luke 23:33-43 is read from 2:18-4:42. Dr. Brown speaks from 4:59-18:46. He preaches on the story of the thief on the cross and Jesus saving him.
