Cadet Chapel - 1030 Service
22 June 2025
Prelude

“Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word”    Paul Manz

*Call to Worship

Psalm 42

As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God.

My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?

My tears have been my food day and night, while they say to me all the day long, “Where is your God?”

These things I remember, as I pour out my soul: how I would go with the throng and lead them in procession to the house of God with glad shouts and songs of praise, a multitude keeping festival.

Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me?

All: Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.

 

 

*Processional Hymn of Worship

#99 “When Morning Gilds the Skies"

Greeting One Another

"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” - John 13:35

*Songs of Praise

Bigger Table

 

Come gather ‘round the mystery

Of love in our broken history

Where grace heals the fault lines in me

Time and time again

It welcomes me in to

A house for the hungry A well for the thirsty

Where all saints come together Shoulder to shoulder

A welcome for the traveler New wine for the vineyard

In all things God is able Love has a bigger table

Show me who is my neighbor

The Christ hidden in the beggar

‘Cause love doesn’t meet a stranger

Love calls them friend

And welcomes them in to

A house for the hungry A well for the thirsty

Where all saints come together Shoulder to shoulder

 A welcome for the traveler New wine for the vineyard

In all things God is able Love has a bigger table

There’s an empty seat waiting next to me

We gotta make some room for each other

Let my enemy be my family

Fill my cup till it’s running over in 

A house for the hungry A well for the thirsty

Where all saints come together Shoulder to shoulder

 A welcome for the traveler New wine for the vineyard

In all things God is able Love has a bigger table

 

 

Behold Our God

 

Who has held the oceans in His hands

Who has numbered every grain of sand

Kings and nations tremble at His voice

All creation rises to rejoice

Behold our God seated on His throne

Come let us adore Him

Behold our King nothing can compare

Come let us adore Him

Who has given counsel to the Lord

Who can question any of His words

Who can teach the One who knows all things

Who can fathom all His wondrous deeds

Behold our God seated on His throne

Come let us adore Him

Behold our King nothing can compare

Come let us adore Him

Who has felt the nails upon His hands

Bearing all the guilt of sinful man

God eternal humbled to the grave

Jesus Savior risen now to reign

Behold our God seated on His throne

Come let us adore Him

Behold our King nothing can compare

Come let us adore Him

You will reign forever (Let Your glory fill the earth)

You will reign forever (Let Your glory fill)

 

 

 

Songs printed in the worship bulletin are used with permission, CCLI # 11715541.

Pastoral Prayer and the Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,

thy kingdom come, thy will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread,

and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power,

and the glory, forever. Amen. 

Old Testament Scripture Reading

Joshua 22:4-8ESV

New Testament Scripture Reading

Matthew 22:34-40ESV

Trio

"O God, Who Gives to Humankind”           Thomas Tallis


O God, who gives to humankind a searching heart and questing mind:

Grant us to find your truth and laws, and wisdom to perceive their cause.

In all our learning give us grace to bow ourselves before your face;

As knowledge grows, Lord, keep us free from self-destructive vanity.

Sometimes we think we understand all workings of your mighty hand;

Then through your Son help us to know those truths which you alone can show.

Teach us to joy in things revealed, to search with care all yet concealed,

As through Christ’s light your truth we find and worship you with heart and mind.

Sermon Scripture Reading

Luke 16:19-31ESV

Sermon

"It's All About the Heart"

CH (MAJ) Joel Kelley

*Doxology and "My Country Tis of Thee"

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him all creatures here below;

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Our fathers’ God, to Thee, Author of liberty, to Thee we sing:

Long may our land be bright with freedom’s holy light;

Protect us by Thy might – great God, our King.

*Commitment Hymn

#534 "Draw Me Nearer"

*Benediction

The LORD bless you and keep you. - Numbers 6:24

Postlude

“Built on a Rock”       Manz

Notes

For your convenience, a “cry room” is available on the lower floor of the chapel for infants with a guardian. It is equipped with speakers to listen to the service.  


NEED PRAYER? Please take the opportunity to receive prayer for any issue with which you may be dealing with immediately after the service. Meet in the front right of the chapel, outside of the baptistry.

 

*Denotes all who are able are invited to stand

Announcements

Welcome to all visitors and first-time guests!  Thank you for joining us!

 

Men’s Bible Study. Men’s fellowship group meets Thursday mornings weekly from 6:30-7:30 am in the World Religions Worship Center (Bldg. 147). POC is Mike Baker at Michael.baker@westpoint.edu.

 

Prayer and PT with the Padre (P3). Holistic Health Opportunity! Join us each Tuesday morning from 6-7:15 am to pray and enjoy physical training together at the Cadet Chapel. All age and fitness levels are welcome to join!

 

PWOC Summer “Play in the Park”. Get connected! Protestant Women of the Chapel are meeting weekly this summer with kids at local parks in the area. June 17th will be at Dragon Park (between Heath & Patterson Loops in Stony 2) from 9-11 am. For more info, email wp.pwoc@gmail.com or West Point PWOC on FB.

 

Summer Small Group. We invite you to join us for an early summer small group on prayer using Paul Miller’s book, A Praying Church. It is on Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm at the Read’s quarters, 34B Thayer Road. Contact Mark or Jen Read at mrr180@gmail.com

 

Vacation Bible School. VBS at West Point is August 11-14th! Kids and volunteers can sign up for it now. Please contact Cynthia.a.cline2.civ@army.mil to register or for questions.

Serving at the Cadet Chapel

Would you prayerfully consider serving in the following ministries: Prayer Team; Hospitality; Children’s Church; Worship Team; or Scripture Reading? 


Respond by clicking here, or please tell, call, or email a chaplain of your interest. Thank you!


Need Prayer, Care, or Want to Share Your Time and Talents at the Cadet Chapel? Speak with a chaplain after the service or click here to submit a prayer request, receive care, or learn more about service opportunities.

Cadet Chapel Pastoral Team

CH (COL) Dave Bowlus

David.bowlus@westpoint.edu

845-938-3316/8621

 

CH (CPT) Joseph McCall

Joseph.mccall@westpoint.edu

Office: 845-938-2065


General Cadet Chapel email: wpcadetchapel@gmail.com