United States Military Academy West Point - Howitzer Yearbook (West Point, NY)

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204 ELIGIDUS GRGUPS The Baptist Student Union is an organization which ministers to the spiritual needs of cadets. The BSU is affiliated with and sponsored by the Southern Baptist Convention, but cadets of any denomination are invited to join the group. Every Tuesday night they meet for Bible Study, fellowship, and fun in Grant Hall from 1915- 2030. The BSU also works closely with the West Point Baptist Church which holds services Sunday at 1030 in Mahan Hall as well as Sunday School at O915. Classes are taught by both cadets and officers. The students' ministers, Bev and Mrs. Alton Harpe, lead both the BSU and the church. Some of the activities sponsored ln AY 90191 were the Plebe Retreat and the Winter Retreat to Buena Vista, Pa. They also held prayer breakfasts in the mess hall, tailgates, and pizza parties. Through all the fun, though their primary goal remained to help Christian cadets grow spiritually and to reach out to those who do not know Christ. The Latter-day Saint Student Association C'lnstitute l is a college-level educational program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Mormons. Insti- tutes groups throughout the world gather together to learn about the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to provide a friendly atmosphere for young adults to share. At the Academy, this time serves as a great break from the rigors of academics as well as providing a great place to make new friends and strengthen bonds with old ones. Institute is an important resource to cadets involved with it because its classes help them better understand the Scriptures and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. ln addition to the weekly evening meetings, LDSSA sponsors several trips to surrounding areas during the academic year. Most important is the trip to the Wash- ington D.C. temple which is taken once or twice per year. Supplementing this are several trips to dances, dinners, and single adult events, as well as local activities and service projects on post to build group unity. The Protestant Sunday School Teachers uphold the motto Born to Grow. As always their primary focus has been ensuring the spiritual growth of all the children at West Point who attend Sunday School. From Septem- ber to May the cadets spend one hour every Sunday morning teaching lessons from the Holy Bible to stu- dents from the ages of 4 to 18. ln this manner they are better able to assist the children in their spiritual growth while focusing on their own growth as well. This has been accomplished through training programs and fel- lowships such as their Training Conference at Camp Buckner in August, watching The Seven Laws of the 5 K qki. :EE ll, , rtt 1 QA f ,,,' ' it i'f ' l'-. Teacher films, pancake brunches at the Chapel, a trip to Hawthorne, NJ and of course, self-preparation. PSST has expanded the classes to include a 15 minute opening exercise. They continue to lookfor new ways to improve their ability and effectiveness in teaching students about the Word of God. f'But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen Q 2 Peter 31185. Born To Grow!

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206 ELIGIOUS GROUPS If you have ever been to the 1715 mass at the Cadet Chapel, and have seen a group of cadets, officers, and assorted others on the left side of the altar singing and playing the songs for mass, you have seen the Cadet Catholic Folk Group at work. The group sings at both Saturday and Sunday masses with different members attending each mass. A nice alternative to the organ music on Sunday morning, the Folk Group focuses on parish music that is easy and fun to sing along with on guitars. The Cadet Catholic Folk Group also maintains a close friendship with the Youth Group at Carlisle Barracks. Annually, the teens g from Carlisle enjoy a visit to it West Point for a football game and a picnic with the cadets in the Folk Group. The Catholic Catechists vol- unteer their time to teach reli- gious education to the children of the West Point Catholic community. The religious edu- cation program run by Ms. Catherine Heppes includes grades kindergarten through eighth grade. The cadet teach- ers group is coordinated by CIC CDT Carlos Blazquez and AClC's Eric Abonadi, John Parente, Thomas Aeillo, and Marcus Ftheinhart. The Catholic Sunday school program holds Sunday morning meetings at 0900 on the third floor of Thayer Hall. Fellowship of Christian Athletes stimulates interest in spiritual growth among athletes at USMA, especially through breakfasts and team huddles. Members take on the higher goal of presenting to atheletes and to coaches the challenge and adventure of being a follower and servant of Jesus Christ . Every other Thursday during the academic year, FCA holds its morning prayer breakfasts at 0615 in the Regimental Dining Room of the Cadet Mess. Typical guest speakers for such breakfasts include members of the USMA faculty and coaching staff. There are also well known speakers brought in from outside the Acad- emy. FCA also sponsors team huddles. The FCA huddle is a group of athletes on any USMA team which meets for the purpose of Bible study, prayer, and mutual spiritual support. Some huddles meet on Tuesday evening and some before a game or on other appropriate occasions convenient to the group. . 7 :w s 5 fafam. f si lit -.2 a t ., 1 t es G ' H ,-3343 . W t o ' ' Q - ' wiffftf A E -ff -+L A k f 4 35 if H533 - 'it ykwiigl i- - , 25 15521 1 g,r'Hs2,f'5: ' r iii? , 2' 2. -as EL,- ,,.,,, u