1996-1997 - Mid-year Graduation

Mid-year Graduation

MART IN LUTH ER COLLEGE

December 19, 1996 9:30 a.m.

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Oh, come, let us sing to the Lord, let us make a joyful noise to the rock of

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Let us come into his presence with thanks-giv • Ing,

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great God and a great king a-hove all gods. The deep places of the earth are

in his hand; the heights of the hills are al • so his. The sea is his, for he

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made it, and his hand formed the dry land. Oh, come, let us worship and

bow down, let us kneel before the Lord our mak • er. For he is our God,

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Psalm 78 The congregation will sing the Refrain a11d the Glory be to the Father.

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0 my people, hear my teaching;* listen to the words of my mouth.

I will utter things from of old,* what we have heard and what our fathers have told us.

We will not hide them from our children;* we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LoRD. Refrain

The LoRD decreed statutes for Jacob* and established the law in Israel, so the next generation would know them,* and they in tum would tell their children.

Then they would put their trust in God* and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands.

Glory be to the Father and fu the Son• and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning,• is now, and will be forever. Amen.

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Mm-YEAR GRADUATES OF

MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE December 19, 1996

Class Verse............................................•......................................Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

Class Flower .........................•.....•.................................................Poinsettia Class Colors ..............................................................Black, Silver, and Red

Noah B. Bain NewUlm,MN

Joanna L. Behrens Bay City, MI

Jeffrey H. Bischoff St. James, MN

Sara L. Fulton NewUlm,MN

Connie S. Kurtzweg Arlington, MN

Staci J . Meier Phoenix, AZ

Jennifer L. Richmond Green Bay, WI

Charles G. Sonnenburg, Jr. Crete, IL

William J . Tomlin New Ulm, MN

Jennifer I. Wolfgramm Wilber, NE

Jason C. Arras Grand Rapids, MI

Martin Luther College December 19, 1996

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION

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Bain, Noah B., New Ulm, MN Behrens, Joanna L. , Bay City, MI Bischoff, Jeffrey H., St. James, MN Fulton, Sara L., New Ulm, MN Kurtzweg, Connie S., Arlington, MN Meier, Staci J., PhoenLx, AZ Richmond, Jennifer L., Green Bay, \VI Sonnenburg, Charles G. Jr., Crete, IL Tomlin, William)., New Ulm, MN Wolfgramm, Jennifer I., Wilber, NE

Assigned to

St. John, Montello, WI

Assigned to Assigned to

Trinity, Hoskins, NE St. John, Burlington, \VI

Assigned to

Zion, Monroe, MI

ELEMENTARY-SECONDARY EDUCATION GRADUATE Physical Education Arras, Jason C., Grand Rapids, Ml

RECOMMENDED FOR SYNOD CERTIFICATION

Secondary Teachers Kuznicki, Ellen M., Goodhue, MN Schwartz, Jacqueline A., Watertown, \VI

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Lesson:

2 Corinthians 5:1 I-21

Choral Response: "He Shall Direct Your Paths" by Robert Wetzler Sermon Text: Joshua I :6-9 BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS: THE LORD YOUR GOD WILL BE WITH YOU I. He gives you his Word to use 2. He gives you his work to do -

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Prayer Minister:

Heavenly Father, in your grace you have entrusted to us the ministry of reconciliation.

All:

Bless the work that we do as Christ's ambassadors. May the message of reconciliation that we share bear fruit in many hearts, so that your kingdom comes and your will is done.

Minister:

It is fitting, 0 Lord, for us to pause in this hour of worship to express our gratitude for the graduates who have now finished their studies and to ask your blessing on them as they anticipate their work in your kingdom.

Graduates:

Be with us, Lord, wherever we go to serve you. Make us strong and courageous as we use your Word to do your work.

All Others: Keep them faithful to your Word. Move them to meditate on it regularly and, with grateful hearts, to live according to it.

Graduates:

Help us to tell the next generation of your praiseworthy deeds, so that they will put their trust in you.

Minister:

Gracious God, continue to bless Martin Luther College with instructors who encourage students to grow in grace and wisdom, and with students who are committed to preparing for ministry.

Faculty and Christ's love compels us to live for him. Help us to use our talents and energy in Students: joyful service to you as we work together at this college of ministry.

All:

Increase our commitment to your Word so that we may continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.

Benediction M: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

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Recessional

***** Minister . ... . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . .... . . .. ..... . . . ... . . . .. . . .. ... ..President Theodore B. Olsen Preacher ... ... .. . .. ......... . . .. . . ... .. .. . ... . .. .... . . . . .. . .Professor Lawrence 0 . Olson Degree presenters .. . . ... . . . ... . . ... . . . . ... . . ... . ........... ....President Theodore B. Olsen Vice-president Arthur J. Schulz ...Professor Wayne L, Wagner • . .... . . .. . .. .... . .. . .. . . .

Organist .... .. . .... ... . . . . . ... .. .

Roger A. Hennanson Professor .. . ... . . .... . . . .. . ... ... . . . ...... . ... ...

College Choir Director

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