Cadet Chapel - 1030 Service
31 August 2025
Prelude

Prelude in d        Johann Sebastian Bach

Charles Brown, guest organist and choir director

 

*Call to Worship

Psalm 147:1-6

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.

All: The Lord lifts up the humble; he casts the wicked to the ground.

*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

In the Name of Jesus

 

I’ve been lost And what I’ve found

There’s one name That can turn it all around

I’ve been blind But what I see

With just one word And you can set me free

In the name of Jesus Break my heart of stone

All I know is I can’t Do this on my own

But in the name of Jesus I am not alone

Bigger than my problems I find all my hope

In the name of Jesus

In the name of Jesus

I’ll trade my doubt For your faith

I’ll trade my consequence For your grace

When I gave my sin You gave your son

Now there’s nothing I can’t overcome

In the name of Jesus Break my heart of stone

All I know is I can’t Do this on my own

But in the name of Jesus I am not alone

Bigger than my problems I find all my hope

In the name of Jesus

In the name of Jesus

Let fear start to worry Shame run and hide

Let death start to tremble Darkness turn to light

Let love through the floodgates Bring me to life

For there is power in the name So in the name of Jesus

In the name of Jesus Break my heart of stone

All I know is I can’t Do this on my own

But in the name of Jesus I am not alone

Bigger than my problems I find all my hope

In the name of Jesus

In the name of Jesus

 

 

One Look


My attention My devotion

Captured by your face

With eyes of fire And hair like wool

Undone by your embrace

 

There's no one like you

None beside you

Holy Holy Holy All the angels cry out

Just one look at Jesus

And I’m face down in the ground

Holy Holy We join with Heaven now

Just one look at Jesus

And I’m face down in the ground

 

The Lion of Judah The Lamb of God

Oh who is like this King

The Lord Almighty Clothed in glory

Yet fill with love so deep

 

There's no one like you

None beside you

Holy Holy Holy All the angels cry out

Just one look at Jesus

And I’m face down in the ground

Holy Holy We join with Heaven now

Just one look at Jesus

And I’m face down in the ground

 

Oh how beautiful Oh how glorious

Is the man whose seated On the throne

  

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

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.


Scripture Reading: Old Testament

Proverbs 22:4ESV

Scripture Reading: New Testament

Philippians 2:3-8ESV

Choir Anthem

“Spirit of the Living God”    Daniel Iverson

     Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

     Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

     Break me, melt me, mold me, fill me: 

   Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

     Spirit of the living God, move among us all;

     Make us one in heart and mind, make us one in love:

     Humble, caring, selfless, sharing –

     Spirit of the living God, fill our lives with love!

Sermon Scripture Reading

Luke 15:25-32ESV

Sermon

"Don't Ride Your Pride"

CH (MAJ) John Han

* 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

#622 "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"

*Benediction

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

Postlude

Fugue in d       Bach

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.


MISS SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE? Sunday Night Service (SNS) is starting on Sunday, August 31st at 1700 at the Cadet Chapel. SNS is a contemporary worship service for the entire West Point community.

 

*Denotes all who are able are invited to stand

Announcements

Welcome to all visitors and first-time guests!  

 

Cadet Chapel Kids Ministry meets in the basement each Sunday starting at 1030 for ages from Pre-K to 5th Grade.


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.

 

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.


Men’s Retreat. Men of the Cadet Chapel, join us for the Fall Men’s Retreat, 26-28 Sep at CAMP-of-the-WOODS in upstate New York. Cadets are welcome – spots are limited, so sign up now. To sign up, go the “Prayer, Care or Want to Share” QR code below, or contact COL Mark Read at mark.read@westpoint.edu

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 (MAJ) John Han

John.han@westpoint.edu

Office: 845-938-7986


General Cadet Chapel email: wpcadetchapel@gmail.com