Cadet Chapel - 1030 Service
29 June 2025
Prelude

Anthony Rispo, guest organist

*Call to Worship

1 Chronicles 16

Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.

Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.

Sing to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.

Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.

Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place.

Ascribe to the Lord, all you families of nations, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.

For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.

         All: Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness. 

*Processional Hymn of Worship

#20 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"

Greeting One Another

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

*Songs of Praise

Blessed Be Your Name

Blessed be Your name in the land that is plentiful

Where Your streams of abundance flow

Blessed be Your name

And blessed be Your name

When I’m found in the desert place

Though I walk through the wilderness

Blessed be Your name

Every blessing You pour out I’ll turn back to praise

And when the darkness closes in, Lord, still I will say

Blessed be the name of the Lord, blessed be Your name

Blessed be the name of the Lord,

Blessed be Your glorious name

Blessed be Your name when the sun’s shining down on me

When the world’s “all as it should be”

Blessed be Your name

And blessed be Your name

On the road marked with suffering

Though there’s pain in the offering

Blessed be Your name

Every blessing You pour out I’ll turn back to praise

And when the darkness closes in, Lord, still I will say

Blessed be the name of the Lord, blessed be Your name

Blessed be the name of the Lord,

Blessed be Your glorious name

You give and take away, You give and take away

My heart will choose to say, Lord, blessed be Your name

You give and take away, You give and take away

My heart will choose to say, Lord, blessed be Your name

Blessed be the name of the Lord, blessed be Your name

Blessed be the name of the Lord,

Blessed be Your glorious name.

 

 

Build My Life

Worthy of every song we could ever sing

Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring

Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe

We live for You, we live for You

Jesus, the Name above every other name

Jesus, the only One who could ever save

Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe

We live for You, we live for You

Holy, there is no one like You

There is none beside You

Open up my eyes in wonder

And show me who You are and fill me

With Your heart and lead me

In Your love to those around me

Jesus, the Name above every other name

Jesus, the only One who could ever save

Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe

We live for You, we live for You

Holy, there is no one like You

There is none beside You

Open up my eyes in wonder

And show me who You are and fill me

With Your heart and lead me

In Your love to those around me

I will build my life upon Your love

It is a firm foundation

And I will put my trust in You alone

And I will not be shaken

I will build my life upon Your love

It is a firm foundation

And I will put my trust in You alone

And I will not be shaken

(Chorus)


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

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8ESV

New Testament Scripture Reading

John 16:16-24ESV

Solo

“Faithful Now”                     by Eddi Hoagland

SGM Carla Loy Song, vocal


I am holding on to faith because I know You'll make a way

And I don't always understand, and I don't always get to see

But I will believe it, I will believe it

 

You make mountains move, You make giants fall

And You use songs of praise to shake prison walls

And I will speak to my fear, I will preach to my doubt

That You were faithful then, You'll be faithful now

 

I am standing on Your Word, I'm calling heaven down to earth

And You will fight my enemies, and this will end in victory

And I will believe it, yes I will believe it

Sermon Scripture Reading

Acts 13:1-12ESV

Sermon

"The Pain and Promise of Parting"

CH (COL) David Bowlus

*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

#669 "God of Grace and God of Glory"

*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. 

 

Licensed Child Care (Watchcare) is available during chapel for kids ages 0-3 years from 10:15 to 11:45 am. It is located at Building 791 at the corner of Sladen Avenue and Bartley Loop (1 block past the Post Chapel). 

 

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!  

 

Please join us after the service today in the Cadet Chapel basement for our New Cadet and Family Welcome Sandwich Social, from 1145 to 1300 hours.

 

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.  July 8th  will be at Stony 1 Tunnels Park (between 3328 & 3326 E. Continental Road) from 9-11 am. For more info, email wp.pwoc@gmail.com or West Point PWOC on FB.

 

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.

Discipleship Opportunities at West Point

“Do not be conformed to this world, but transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Romans 12:2)

The following represent many of the opportunities for spiritual growth and discipleship in the West Point community. Please reach out to the listed point of contact for more information!

 

Awana Bible-based discipleship for children in the West Point Community; meets Sunday afternoons during the school year. Emma Kelley, mrs.emma.kelley@gmail.com

 

Baptist Campus Ministries (BCM) Weekly large group and small discipleship group meetings during the academic year for Cadets. Chase Royston, roystonchase@gmail.com

 

Club Beyond/Young Life West Point’s youth ministry for middle- and high-school teens, supported by Cadet and community volunteer leaders. Tim Stiansen, tstiansen@clubbeyond.org

 

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Weekly large-group breakfast meetings and team-level Bible studies for many of our Cadet athletic teams. COL Richard Gash, richard.gash@westpoint.edu  

 

Guys’ Time Men’s Bible Study Weekly Bible Study for faculty/staff/community members, meets Thursday mornings. MAJ Mike Baker, michael.baker@westpoint.edu

 

The Navigators Weekly Bible studies, discipleship, and fellowship opportunities for Cadets. COL Dave Beskow, david.beskow@westpoint.edu

 

Officers Christian Fellowship (OCF) Weekly Bible studies, discipleship, and fellowship opportunities for Cadets. MAJ Jon Dove, jonathan.dove@westpoint.edu

 

Protestant Sunday School/Teachers (PSST) Sunday morning (9-10am) classes for kids K-12, led by Cadet volunteer teachers. LTC Joel Radunzel, joel.radunzel@westpoint.edu  

 

Protestant Sunday School (Adult Classes) Sunday morning (9-10am) Bible or topical themed classes for Cadets and other adult community members. COL Mark Read, mark.read@westpoint.edu

 

Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC) Weekly Bible study and fellowship opportunities for women in the West Point community. Amy VanSickle, wp.pwoc@gmail.com  

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