• G. Thomas Halbrooks was Associate Professor of Church History and Assistant to the Dean for Academic Services. The service begins with a Scripture reading from John 1:1-14 (00:00-01:13). The choir sings a song of worship, and the Halbrooks gives a word of prayer (01:14-04:34). Halbrooks reads the first Advent lesson from Luke 3:2-6, and he leads the audience in a responsive reading as the first Advent candle is lit (04:35-06:21). The choir sings another song of worship (06:22-08:36). Halbrooks reads the second Advent lesson from Luke 4:16-21, and he leads the audience in a responsive reading as the second Advent candle is lit (08:37-12:10). Holbrook reads the third Advent lesson from Revelation 21:1-4 & 22:5, and he leads the audience in a responsive reading as the third Advent candle is lit (12:11-14:30). The choir sings another song of worship (14:31-16:50). Halbrooks reads the final Advent lesson from Romans 8:35-39, and the audience sings a Lutheran hymn (16:51-20:56). Halbrooks lights the last Advent candle and leads the audience in a responsive reading (20:57-22:13). The choir and audience sing “O Come All Ye Faithful” (22:14-28:20). Halbrooks concludes the service with a benediction, and trumpets play at the dismissal of the service (28:21-29:29).
William Wallace Finlator was the pastor of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church. The service opens with a benediction and a prayer (00:00-02:45). William Wallace Finlator is introduced as the chapel speaker, and the speaker reads from Amos 5:21-24, Micah 6:6-8, and Matthew 23:23-24 (02:46-06:14). The choir leads in a song of worship (06:15-11:10). Finlator opens his sermon by commentating on Matthew 23:23, and he speaks on the weighty matters of the law, which includes justice, mercy, and good faith (11:11-19:44). He proceeds to speak on many issues including abortion, racism, sexism, and classism, and he warns the audience to not be like the “moral majority” who neglect justice (19:45-29:04). Finlator ends the service with a prayer (29:05-29:26).
Joe Ingram was the Executive Director and Treasurer of the Oklahoma Baptist Convention. The service begins with organ music (00:00-01:15). President Randall Lolley delivers a Scripture reading, and he gives a word of prayer (01:16-03:02). Joe Ingram is introduced as the chapel speaker (03:03-07:55). A song of worship is performed (07:56-10:36). Ingram preaches on the human striving for the better, and he says that Jesus is only one who can make man better and the only one who can orient man to seek the better (10:37-26:51). Ingram ends the service with a word of prayer (26:52-27:25).
Thomas H. Graves was Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion. Thomas H. Graves was Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion. Service is opened with a special reading (0:00-0:51). The choir leads in song (0:51-3:45). Scripture is read aloud from John 5:1-18 (3:45-5:55). The services is continued in prayer (5:55-7:00). The choir leads in another song (7:00-9:15). Dr. Graves tells the story of the man healed at the pool in John 5 and emphasizes the importance of concern for others above religious debates (9:15-24:05). Dr. Graves closes chapel in prayer (24:05-24:42).
John M. Costello was Visiting Professor of Pastoral Care. The service begins with a responsive reading and a word of prayer (00:00-05:20). John M. Costello is introduced as the chapel speaker, and the speaker reads Mark 2:1-12 (05:21-09:03). Costello opens his sermon with a brief word of prayer and speaks about the visibility of Christ being King but also being represented in the least of those we serve (09:04-23:59). The service ends with a benediction (24:00-24:45).