1997-1998 - Mid-year Graduation

Mid-year Graduation

MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE

December 18, 1997 9:30 a.m.

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In you, 0 LoRD, I have taken refuge;* let me never be put to shame.

Rescue me and deliver me in your ~ghteousness;* tum your ear to me and save me.

Be my rock of refuge to which I can always go;* for you are my rock and my fortress.

Refrain

Since my youth, 0 God, you have taught me,* and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.

Even when I am old and gray,* do not forsake me, 0 God, till I declare your power to the next generation,* your might to all who are to come.

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

Refrain Refrain: Robert J. Thompson. ©GIA P11blications, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. Reprinted by pennission.

MID-YEAR GRADUATES OF

MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE December 18, 1997

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION Bolduan, Audra E., New Ulm, MN Charron, Andrea L., Omaha, NE Draeger, Melissa R., \Vatertown, SD Hayes, Kevin J., Watertown, SD Kramer, Theresa J.. Saginaw, MI

Langholff, Rachel C., Fort Atkinson, \VI Rohrback, Lyubov V., Milwaukee, \VI Zank, David J., New Ulm, MN Zank, Michelle K., New Ulm, MN

RECOMMENDED FOR SYNOD CERTIFICATION

Early Childhood Teachers Raasch, Kathryn M., Burlington, \VI Tennier, Arlene I., West Bend, WI

Elementary Teacher Montonati, Linda K., Hortonville, \VI

Secondary Teachers Fuller, Linda L., West Bend, WI Gieseke, Sharon}., Maple Grove, MN

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.........................................................................................White Rose Class Colors ...................................................................................Red and White

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Audra E. Bolduan New Ulm, MN

Andrea L. Charron Omaha, NE

Melissa R. Draeger Watertown, SD

Kevin J. Hayes Watertown, SD

Theresa J . Kramer Saginaw, MI

Rachel C. Langholff Fort Atkinson, WI

Lyubov V. Rohrback Milwaukee, WI

David J . Zank New Ulm, MN

Michelle K. Zank New Ulm, MN

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Lesson:

1 John 4:1-17

Choral Response: "Find Delight in God" by Dietrich Buxtehude

Sermon Text: Joshua I :9 WE WANT TO ENCOURAGE YOU IN GOOD OLD-FASHIONED LOVING Stand

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Prayer Minister:

Heavenly Father, in your grace you have given us of your Holy Spirit

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We have seen and testify that Jesus, your Son, has come in the Oesh to be our Savior.

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Help us, dear Lord, as we share the saving message of the gospel with the next generation and all who are to come.

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Graduates:

Bless the work we do as Christ's ambassadors. May the message we proclaim bear fruit in many hearts.

We are grateful, dear Father, for the graduates who have completed their studies at Martin Luther College. Be with them and bless them as they anticipate their future service to you and your people.

Be with us, Lord, wherever we go. Make us strong and courageous. Teach us to trust your promises and to find comfort in your presence.

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Keep them faithful to your Word. Strengthen them through daily devotion. Be their Rock of refuge to which they can always go.

Minister:

Gracious God, continue to bless Mart.in Luther College with faithful, dedicated faculty members who reflect your sacrificial love in their individual ministries, and with diligent students who are committed to preparing for service in the holy ministry of the Church.

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

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0 Lord God, hear and answer all our prayers for the sake of Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, 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 Friends and relatives ofthe graduates are invited to a reception in the Luther Student Centerfollowing the service.

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Minister .. ... . ....• ... ... . . .... . .. . . ........ . . ... . . . .. . . . . . ..President Theodore B. Olsen Preacher . .. . .. .. . . . ... . . . . .. . ... . . . . . .. . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Professor Darvin H. Raddatz Degree presenters .• .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. ..•. ... . . . .. . . ... .. . .. ... . . ..President Theodore B. Olsen Vice-president Arthur J. Schulz Organist . .. . . . ... ..... .. .. .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . ..• . ...... .. ... . . .. . Professor Ronald L. Shilling College Choir Director . . ... .. .. . ... . . . .. .. .. . . . . .. . . . . . . ... .. .Professor Roger A. Hermanson