Cadet Chapel - 1030 Service
17 August 2025
Prelude

“Lied” (“Song”)                      Louis Vierne

*Call to Worship

Psalm 147

Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant, and a song of praise is fitting.

The Lord builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the outcasts of Israel.

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names.

Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure.

His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the legs of a man,

All: But the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.

 


*Processional Hymn of Worship

#756 “Soldiers of Christ, Arise"

Greeting One Another

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

*Songs of Praise

Me on Your Mind

 

I've read the words in red

How You leave the ninety-nine

To find the one missing

Feels like that was written

With me on Your mind

And the prodigal son who ran

Leaving his home behind

The part where the father came

Running to meet him

Did You say that with me on Your mind

Who am I that the king of the world

Would give one single thought about my broken heart

Who am I that the God of all grace

Wipes the tears from my face

And says come as you are

You paid the price You took the cross

You gave Your life And You did it all

With me on Your mind Me on Your mind

Just knowing You're mindful of me

Just knowing You call me Your child

It's flooding my soul With unspeakable hope

Thank you Lord that it's me on Your mind

It was me on Your mind

Oh thank You Jesus

Lord it was me on Your mind

I've read the words in red

Of a heavenly home on high

You're preparing a place where the sorrow's erased

And when I stand before You I'll find

All along it was me on Your mind

With me on Your mind oh It was me on Your mind

 


God of the Angel Armies

 

It seems like all I can see Are enemies surrounding me

It seems like all I can feel Are lies that You're not real

I lift my eyes to the hills Where does help come from

My help comes from the One who

Made the earth and heavens

I believe You're more real Than what my eyes can see

I believe these hills are full Of a mighty angel army

God of the angel armies You're mighty to save

God of the angel armies You're worthy of our praise

God of the angel armies You fight for us

God of the angel armies

You come down when praises go up

Finally I'm starting to see things Are not as they seem

Nothing can come between Your mighty love for me

No ear has ever heard no eye has ever seen

What You have planned for those

You set You're love upon

I believe You're greater Than I could ever dream

I believe You're coming again With a mighty angel army

God of the angel armies You're mighty to save

God of the angel armies You're worthy of our praise

God of the angel armies You fight for us

God of the angel armies

You come down when praises they go up

 

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

Scripture Reading: Old Testament

Isaiah 66:1-2ESV

Scripture Reading: New Testament

Ephesians 2:4-10ESV

Choir Anthem

“Guide My Feet, Lord” American Spiritual

           Guide my feet, Lord, while I run this race,

           ‘cause I don’t want to run this race in vain.

           Hold my hand, Lord, while I run this race,

           ‘cause I don’t want to run this race in vain.

           Stand by me, Lord, while I run this race,

           ‘cause I don’t want to run this race in vain.

           Guide my feet, Lord, while I run this race,

           ‘cause I don’t want to run this race in vain.

 

Sermon Scripture Reading

Luke 7:1-10ESV

Sermon

"When Jesus Saluted a Soldier"

CH (COL) David Bowlus

Congregational Prayer & 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.

*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

#635 "He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought"

*Benediction

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

Postlude

“Con moto maestoso” (Sonata No. 3)    Felix Mendelssohn

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!  

 

Cadet Chapel Prayer Meeting. We will hold our monthly prayer meeting next Thursday, August 21st from 7:45-8:30 pm in the basement of the Cadet Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to join us as we gather to pray for our chapel, our community, and beyond.

 

Men’s Bible Study. Join us Thursday mornings from 6:00-7:00 am in the World Religions Worship Center (Bldg. 147)—this semester we will continue our study of the Gospel of John. POC is Mike Baker at Michael.baker@westpoint.edu.

 

Prayer and PT with the Padre (P3). Join us each Tuesday morning for prayer at the Cadet Chapel from 6:00-6:30 a.m., followed by a functional fitness PT session.

 

RightNow Media Available. Receive access to thousands of resources to help you grow in Christ! Scan the QR code to set up your free account today. https://app.rightnowmedia.org/ join/USAGWestPoint

 

 

Ministry Fair and Fellowship Lunch.  Join us on September 7th for a Ministry Fair and fellowship lunch immediately after the service to connect with chapel ministries and each other.

 

Discipleship Opportunities

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