Part 1, videotape V1, is a 59:30 minute segment of the ceremonies which opened with exterior views of the building, in front of which had been built aplatform for the dedication. The Virginia Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Russell Stanger, initiated the program with the theme song of The 700 Club, after which Ephraim Zimbalist, Jr., master of ceremonies for the evening, spoke while background shots showed construction, the completed prayer chapel, and world-wide viewers. The orchestra played a medley of hymns and Pat Robertson welcomed the crowd and named some of the guests, including Senator John Warner, Lt. Governor and Mrs. Charles Robb, Rev. and Mrs. Rex Humbard, Mr. and Mrs. William Bright, Ben Armstrong, and other government officials. These acknowledgments were followed by a solo, Fairest Lord Jesus, sung by Metropolitan Opera tenor William Harness.

The major dedicatory address was delivered by Billy Graham; he pointed out the significance of its now being possible, for the first time in Christian history, to preach the gospel to all nations through the medium of radio and television in addition to missionary efforts. He used this fact to call attention to the many signs predicted as heralding the Second Advent which are currently being fulfilled. He also reiterated the durability of the Kingdom of Christ, regardless of powers that attack its fulfillment and that true proclamation of that Kingdom comes through the Holy Spirit operating in partnership with men and women whose lives match their preaching. Graham's address was followed by Andre Crouch, pianist-singer, performing Jesus Is The Way, accompanied by a group of gospel singers and instrumentalists.

CBN substituted the customary ribbon-cutting ceremony with a sheaf of wheat, symbolizing the harvest of the Kingdom, severed with a silver sickle presented to Pat Robertson by the builder, William Chambers. A group which included members of the Board of Directors--Tucker Yates, Robert Schlosser, Harold Bredesen, and architect Archie David--moved into the prayer chapel of the building for further dedication. This was preceded by a segment narrated by Zimbalist recounting verses from the book of Acts and a dramatic reading of Peter's personal reaction to his denial of Christ. The setting for this reading was a pre-recorded view of a sculpture of Pentecost, created by Sid Chambers, in the lobby of the building.

An interior scene of the circular prayer chapel, which formed the hub of the cross-shaped building, focused on Pat Robertson and the dedicating group, which included counselors from across the nation. A microfilmed reel of over one hundred eighty thousand prayer requests was inserted into a permanent cylinder and Robertson preceded his prayer by reading a revelation received by a group on this site at a bonfire on September 25, 1976. It contained the assurance from God that He had selected the site and the country to become a witness and tool for His will for the world and further assurances that provision would be made for its usefulness in the future. On the strength of this experience, the building had been constructed and Robertson's prayer offered its use for God's purposes.

Videotape V2 is a 30-minute continuation of the ceremonies, with a brief recapitulation of the service in the chapel at the beginning. The cameras then shifted to the exterior scene where the next order of the ceremony was a second song, To God Be The Glory, sung by Crouch with vocal and instrumental accompaniment. It was followed by the Hampton Institute choir singing a medley of hymns which included Praise My Jesus, Lift Up Your Head, Everlasting Portion, and others. Members of The 700 Club staff were introduced, as was Deedee Robertson, and the evening concluded with the orchestra and choir playing and singing the Hallelujah Chorus, during which fireworks were set off.