Veterans Honor Week

Veterans Honor Week | Nov. 7-14

Jessup University is proud to honor all our Veterans during Veteran’s HONOR Week from November 7th-14th! The week will be spent honoring our veterans and blue-star families. Each day we will have a prayer focus, encouraging our community to pray for each military branch. In addition, we will have special chapel messages on Monday, Wednesday and Friday featuring our very own veteran staff, faculty and students!

Schedule

Friday | Nov. 7 (Kick-off)

Kick off barbecue for Warrior Battalion
- Friday early evening at the Veterans Resource Center
- Outside activities depending upon weather

Monday | Nov. 10

Branch Focus: Army
Prayer Points in the classroom
Army Cake in the Cafe
MIA table in Cafe
Monday evening Chapels
- 1st Chapel SFC Travis Orth (Veteran Services Coordinator) Speaking
- 2nd Chapel Service special worship and prayer stations for WAR BN

Tuesday | Nov. 11 – Veterans Day

Branch Focus: Navy
Prayer Points in the classroom
Navy Cake in Cafe
MIA table in Cafe
Morning – Small informal flag ceremony (take down old flag and put new one up)
- Old flag to be folded during Friday’s Special Veteran’s chapel

Wednesday | Nov. 12

Branch Focus: Marines
Prayer Points in classroom
Marine cake in cafe
MIA table in cafe
Wed – Chapel service
- Travis Orth leading Veteran worship
- Speaker CH (LTC) Des Nelson – Major Jon Turnbull’s story

Thursday | Nov. 13

Branch Focus: Air & Space Force
Prayer Point in classroom
Air & Space Force cake in cafe
MIA Table in cafe
Special Evening Warrior BN & BDE Reception with Major Jon and Sam Turnbull

Friday | Nov. 14

Branch Focus: Coast Guard
Prayer Points in classroom
MIA Table in Cafe
Veterans Day Chapel in collaboration with Jessup Public Policy Department
- Major Jon Turnbull guest speaker
- Honoring special Veteran
Warrior BN Formation Lunch with Major Jon & Sam Turnbull

Honor Week Prayer Points

As part of Jessup Veterans Honor Week, we’re sharing prayer points for our military – focusing on protection, strength, and gratitude. Each day is dedicated to a different branch of the U.S. military carrying a similar theme while honoring the specific roles and challenges of each branch.

Friday, November 7th

Prayer Point: Protection and Safety. Pray for God’s protective covering over active-duty service members, that they may be shielded from harm in all circumstances, both in training and during deployment.
Prayer Point: Veterans from all Branches in healing and gratitude. Dedicate the day to all veterans from each branch who have served in the past. Pray for healing for any physical, emotional, or mental scars they may carry. Offer gratitude for their service and ask that they feel honored and supported by their communities.

Monday November 10th

Prayer Point: Strength and Courage. Ask for God to grant physical, mental, and emotional strength to all military personnel. Pray that they may have courage and resilience to face the challenges and dangers of their roles.
Prayer Point: Protection and Guidance – Army. Pray for the soldiers serving in the U.S. Army, who often bear the brunt of ground-based operations. Ask for God’s protection as they navigate demanding environments, often far from family, and pray for wisdom as they make quick, strategic decisions under pressure.
Prayer Point: Gratitude and Honor. Thank God for the sacrifices made by veterans and active-duty members. Pray that their service will be honored and appreciated by communities, and that they may feel valued and respected.

Tuesday November 11th (Veterans Day)

Prayer Point: Peace for Families. Pray for the families of those serving, especially spouses, children, and parents. Ask that they experience peace, comfort, and assurance as they support their loved ones from afar.
Prayer Point: Strength and Resilience – Navy. Pray for the sailors who defend our shores and patrol international waters, often spending months at sea. Ask for physical, mental, and emotional strength, as well as for safety in the vast oceans. Pray that they experience camaraderie and morale in challenging conditions.

Wednesday November 12th

Prayer Point: Wisdom for Leaders. Pray for wisdom and discernment for military leaders and decision-makers. May they lead with integrity, a strong moral compass, and make wise choices for the welfare of those they command and the nation they protect.
Prayer Point: Honor and Valor – Marine Corps. Pray for the U.S. Marines, known for their readiness to respond quickly to crises around the world. Pray for honor and valor as they face unpredictable missions, and ask God to give them strength and resilience in both body and spirit.

Thursday November 13th

Prayer Point Day: Healing and Restoration. Lift up veterans and active service members who bear physical, emotional, or psychological wounds from their service. Pray for healing, restoration, and access to effective support and care.
Prayer Point: Courage and Clarity – Air Force. Lift up the members of the Air Force, who are often responsible for rapid response and high-stakes missions. Pray for clear minds, courage, and skill as they protect airspace and carry out complex missions, often requiring immense concentration and technical expertise.
Prayer Point: Innovation and Wisdom – Space Force. Pray for the Space Force members as they safeguard and innovate within the space domain. Ask for wisdom as they navigate uncharted territory in protecting our satellites and communication systems and for God’s guidance in pioneering new areas of defense.

Friday, November 14th

Prayer Point: Spiritual Strength. Pray for spiritual protection and encouragement for all who serve. May they find hope, faith, and inner peace through their relationship with God, and may they feel His presence with them at all times.
Prayer Point: Peace and Safety – Coast Guard. Pray for the Coast Guard members who protect U.S. waters, enforce maritime law, and respond to emergencies. Ask for God’s peace in their hearts and for safety as they perform high-risk operations, such as search and rescue missions and disaster response.