Robert Morgan was a former United States Senator from North Carolina. Chapel opens in prayer and an introduction for song (0:00-0:40). Announcement is given about class schedules for the day, with reading from Matthew 25 followed by prayer (0:40-3:58). Introduction of chapel speaker, Senator Robert Morgan, is given (3:58-5:21). Choir leads in singing (5:21-10:12). Senator Morgan begins by reflecting on the separation of church and state and states that Christians should be involved in politics (10:12-14:29). He says that it is important for Christians to remain involved in politics because the country needs those Christians values (14:29-19:00). To do this it is important to have compassion for others like Christ has compassion and be willing to serve others (19:00-29:38). Senator Morgan concludes by challenging the audience to be responsibly involved in government as believers (29:38-31:36). Chapel is closed in prayer (31:36-32:34).
Bishop Stephen Neill was the Oxford University Resident Scholar and previously served as a missionary. Reading from scripture and an opening prayer (0:00-3:08). Introduction of the speaker, Bishop Stephen Neill (3:08-5:5:50). Dr. Neill introduces his topic in Matthew 26 and the story of the garden of Gethsemane, and he reads a portion of the passage (6:05-8:11). He emphasizes the significance of the cross of Christ and states that Jesus died because of what God is, because of what we are, because of what He was, and for the sake of what we shall be (8:11-10:55). He states that Jesus died because God is with his people (10:55-14:01). Jesus died because we are sinful people (14:01-17:16). Jesus also died because his goodness was a threat to the sinful desires of men (17:16-20:07). Jesus also died because with Him we will be able to become something beautiful (20:07-26:05). Dr. Neill closes in prayer (26:05-26:42).
Thomas H. Groome was associate professor of theology and religious education at Boston College. The service begins with organ music (0:00:00-0:03:24). The speaker gives a word of prayer (0:03:25-0:04:24). Thomas H. Groome is introduced as the Kendrick-Poerschke Lecturer (0:04:25-0:05:16). Groome begins his lecture by stating and explaining his theme of “the praxis approach to Christian education” (0:05:17-0:19:32). Groome gives five points for helping people to be effective Christian educators, and his uses many stories to show that educators should seek question that build relationships and ask the “why” questions (0:19:33-1:01:17). The service ends with an announcement and a benediction (1:01:18-1:02:20).
Jack Franks was pastor of Sea Level Baptist Church in Sea Level, NC and a Master of Divinity student. The service begins with organ music (00:00-03:24). The speaker gives a call to worship from Matthew 6:33 & 7:7, and he sings a song of worship (03:25-06:48). Another speaker gives a word of prayer, he presents the theme of commitment for the student revival week, and he introduces Jack Franks as the chapel speaker (06:49-09:16). A student shares his testimony (09:17-21:34). A soloist performs the song “Great is Thy Faithfulness” (21:35-26:00). Franks preaches a gospel and Christ-centered revival message, and he urges his audience to prioritize Christ, which is the essence of revival (26:01-44:20). Franks ends the service with a word of prayer (44:21-47:05).
Clyde E. Fant was President and Professor of Preaching at the Ruschlikon Baptist Seminary in Switzerland. The service begins with organ music (00:00-05:44). The speaker gives a word of prayer, and Clyde E. Fant is introduced as the chapel speaker (05:45-07:33). The choir sings the anthem (07:34-10:14). Fant preaches about change and tradition in the local church, and he argues that both extremes are bad and following where the Spirit moves is the biblical way to health for the church (10:15-34:34). Fant ends the service with a word of prayer (34:35-35:58).