Orlando E. Costas was the Thornley B. Wood Professor of Missiology at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, now Palmer Theological Seminary. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-00:53). Orlando E. Costas is introduced as the Page Lecturer (00:54-02:19). Costas begins his lecture by speaking about the importance of Galilee as the land on the periphery of Jewish as a liberation metaphor for Christ’s mission to save the poor and outcast of society (02:20-10:57). His first point is that Jesus’ mission in Galilee shows the reader that gospel missions should have its base in the periphery of society because it can challenge the central powers (10:58-17:14). Costas second point is that missions is a personal and public message for all human beings, and he says that when the multitudes are evangelized, creation hears about it (17:15-28:49). Costas third point is that missions has a global scope, and the country song “In an Old Shanty Town” is played (28:50-42:25). A time of Q&A is opened for the audience, and the first question is about the interpretation of the Bible for the current context (42:26-46:59). The service ends with an announcement and a word of prayer (47:00-47:53).
Janice Siler was Pastoral Counselor at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. The service begins with a word of praise given to Esther Adams and an announcement about the establishment of the Esther Adams Endowment Fund for Seminary Women (00:00-01:31). Janice Siler is introduced as the chapel speaker as a part of the Esther Adam Series (01:32-02:26). Siler opens with an overview of her education and ministerial experience for the purpose of giving herself validity to speak on the topic of personal development in ministry (02:27-07:11). Her first major point is to not be afraid to ask for what you want (07:12-12:02). Her second major point is to not be afraid to receive (12:03-19:42). Her third major point is give affirmation and love to one another (19:43-26:07). Her final major point is nurture and care for yourself (26:08-29:19). She concludes her sermon by asking the audience to spend a moment in silence to think about one of the points mentioned to try today (29:20-30:24). Siler ends the service with a prayer (30:25-31:20).
Thomas H. Graves was Assistant Professor of Philosophy of Religion. The service opens with a word of prayer, an announcement, and a public reading of Scripture from Luke 19:28-41 (00:00-02:50). Graves opens his sermon by giving the plot summary of the film “The Parable,” and he talks about how the film convicted him of his pride (02:51-05:24). He sermon centers on the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey, and he urges the audience to be like Jesus by taking a posture of humility and peace (05:25-19:56). Graves ends the service with a prayer (19:57-20:44).
John R. Cheyne was the Director for the Program of Hunger Relief for the Foreign Mission Board. The service begins with a Scripture reading from James 2:14-18 and a word of prayer (00:00-06:55). The speaker gives a few announcements about World Hunger Week (06:56-10:54). John R. Cheyne is introduced as the chapel speaker (10:55-12:03). The choir sings the anthem (12:04-16:35). Cheyne reads from 1 John 3:1-3, and his sermon is a call to action to fight world hunger because of the love God has given to those he calls his children (16:36-30:25). Cheyne ends the service with a word of prayer (30:26-31:36).
