Cadet Chapel - 1030 Service
4 October 2026
Prelude

Theme and Variations   Felix Mendelssohn




*Call to Worship

The Apostle’s Creed

 

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended to hell.

The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven

and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.

From there He will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian church,

the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.


*Processional Hymn of Worship

#29

“O Worship the King”

Greeting One Another

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

*Songs of Praise

“This Is Our God”

“Christ Be Magnified”


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.

       


Sermon Scripture

Luke 14:25-33ESV

Sermon


“Count the Cost”


CH (MAJ) Joel Kelley

 



Communion

"Do this in remembrance of me." ~ Luke 22:19

Choir Anthem

“10,000 Reasons”            arr. Lloyd Larson

 

Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul Worship His holy name

Sing like never before, O my soul I'll worship Your holy name

The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning

It's time to sing Your song again

Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me

Let me be singing when the evening comes

You're rich in love and You're slow to anger

Your name is great and Your heart is kind

For all Your goodness, I will keep on singing

Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find

And on that day when my strength is failing

The end draws near and my time has come

Still, my soul will sing Your praise unending

Ten thousand years and then forevermore

*Commitment Hymn

 #579

“I Surrender All”


*Benediction

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of God, the communion of the Holy Spirit be upon us all.

Postlude

“Allegro moderato maestoso”    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 with a member of the Prayer ministry immediately after the service. Meet in the front right of the chapel, at the steps of the baptistry.

 

Miss a Message? Cadet Chapel sermons are now available online! Download the “USMA Chapels” App for sermons, upcoming events, and more. You can find it on your carrier’s app store. You can also listen to sermons online at https://sermons.logos.com/profile/west-point-cadet-chapel

 

*Denotes all who are able are invited to stand

Announcements

Welcome to all visitors and first-time guests!  We pray that you experience the Living God as you worship with us.

 

Cadet Chapel Kids Ministry. Children ages 3-8 are welcome downstairs during the service for Bible lessons, worship, crafts and snacks. To serve in this ministry, please contact CDT Kricket Johnston (kricket.johnston@westpoint.edu) or Krista Katalenich (klkatak@gmail.com). 

 

Organ Recital. This afternoon, at 1400, the Class of 1936 Recital Series will present international concert organist Carol Williams. Free to the community.

 

Sunday School for all ages. Join us for adult Sunday School each Sunday morning from 0900-1000 as we study the Book of Jonah using Tim Keller’s Rediscovering Jonah as a guide. Children’s Sunday School for pre-school through high school-aged kids is provided as well and will be studying the New City Catechism. Sunday School meets on the 3rd Floor of Thayer Hall (riverside).

 

Special Guest Rev. Cliffe Knechtle on Sunday, Oct 25th.  Please mark your calendars for a special guest, Cliffe Knechtle, a pastor, Christian apologist, and author, will preach on Sunday morning. He will also hold a Q&A and lead an Apologetics Workshop after the 10:30 service.

 

Designated Offering Today. This Sunday, West Point Chapels are taking a designated offering for Club Beyond today. Club Beyond serves our military youth to help them know and walk with Jesus. Please consider giving a gift to this vital ministry at West Point. Use the offering box in the back of the chapel for all financial gifts. Make checks payable to WPCOTF.

Serving at the Cadet Chapel

Digital Chapel Connect Card


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


Discipleship and Service Opportunities

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 service 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, je_kelley@hotmail.com

 

Baptist Campus Ministries (BCM) Weekly large group and small discipleship group meetings during the academic year. 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. Chad and Elizabeth Ramskugler, usma@ocfusa.org

 

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. Emma Kelley, wp.pwoc@gmail.com  



I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. (Romans 12:1).

 

We need you! Below are many of the ways you can serve the Cadet Chapel community as we seek to Know, Grow, and Show Christ to West Point and the World. Please find a way YOU can serve this year, and contact the person listed.

 

Chapel Choir The Cadet Chapel Choir welcomes cadets and community members to provide choral support during Sunday worship services. Stephanie Hu-Corbett, drstephaniehu@gmail.com

 

Children’s ministry  Provides Christ-centered children’s church during Sunday Worship for children ages 4 and up. Krista Katalenich, klkatak@gmail.com

 

Ushers Serves the congregation through service set up, greetings, safety readiness, and hospitality support. COL Scott Katalenich, scott.katalenich@westpoint.edu

 

Hospitality Team Provides loving and engaging hospitality before and after Sunday services, welcomes all guests, and coordinates chapel fellowship events. Jill Decker, jillnandrew@gmail.com 

 

Prayer Team Pray for our congregation and community—during the worship service, in monthly prayer meetings, and individually. COL Mark Read, mark.read@westpoint.edu

 

Service Support Recruit, develop, and select lay leaders to serve during worship services and support chapel-wide events. COL Mike Powell, mike.powell@westpoint.edu

 

Media Team Help provide audio and visual support during the Sunday worship service. Rachel Ishak, rishak@clubbeyond.org

 

Small group ministry leader Hosts intentional, Christ-centered fellowship and scripture discussion in homes to build authentic community and mutual spiritual growth. CH Paul Shin, paul.shin@westpoint.edu

 

Worship Team Use your musical talent to help lead worship music during the Sunday worship service. Travis Salley, travis.salley@westpoint.edu

 

Cadet Chapel Pastoral Team

CH (COL) Dave Bowlus

David.bowlus@westpoint.edu

Office: 845-938-3316/8621

 

CH (LTC) Ron Fisher

ronny.d.fisher.mil@army.mil

Office: 512-820-4898


CH (MAJ) Joel Kelley

joel.kelley@westpoint.edu

Office: 845-938-4991


CH (MAJ) Paul Shin

Paul.shin@westpoint.edu

845-938-0682


General Cadet Chapel email: wpcadetchapel@gmail.com