1998-1999 - Commencement Service

COMMENCEMENT SERVICE

MARTIN LUTHER COLLEG E

May 15, 1999 10:00 a.m.

Order of Service Pictures may be taken during the processional, the distribution of diplomas, and the recessional.

Please remain seated/or the processional.

Processional Stand Leader: People:

In the name of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

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Leader: People:

This is the day the Lord has made.

We will rejoice and be glad in it

Leader: People:

Heavenly Father, we praise you as the Giver of every good and perfect gift. Be gracious to us and bless us.

May your ways be known on earth, your salvation among all nations.

Leader: People:

Lord Jesus, you are the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

Show us your ways, 0 Lord, teach us your paths. Then we will walk in the light of life.

Leader: People:

Holy Spirit, you alone know the thoughts of God. Be our Counselor and guide us into all truth.

Sanctify us through the gospel, that we might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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The Class Hymn: "Lord of the Living Harvest"

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Prayer Leader: Heavenly Father, we thank you for making this day possible. We thank and praise you for this school of ministry, for the blessings of the school year, for parents and all who suppon the training of ministers with prayers and gifts, for faithful students who prepare for public ministry with dedication, for dedicated teachers and staff who follow your ways. and for a church body which sees its mission to spread your Word among all peoples.

People: Above all we thank you for our Savior whose forgiveness alone makes it possible for sinful people to serve a holy God. Leader: 0 Lord, bless these graduates. Bless those who will enter your ministry as teachers and staff ministers with the ability to fearlessly speak the mysteries of your Gospel.

People: In your mercy, hear our prayer.

Leader: Bless those who will continue their preparation for the pastoral ministry at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary with patience and diligence.

People: In your mercy, hear our prayer.

Leader: Bless those who will be serving you as lay members in your congregations with opponunities to use their special gifts and training.

People: In your mercy, hear our prayer.

Leader: Be with us all, gracious God, as we serve as your ambassadors that we may do and say only that which will bring glory and honor to your holy name People: We bring these requests to you in the name of our Savior, Jesus. Amen

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Leader: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace.

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Presentation of the Class of 1999 Recessional

***** Please remain seated u111i/ the graduating class and the faculty have recessed.

Following the service you may greet the graduates 011 the mall.

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Presiding Minister

Rev. Theodore Olsen MLC Preside,u

Preacher

Rev. Larry Cross Preside111 of the Minnesota District

Assisting in the Distribution of Diplomas

Rev. Jerald Plitzuweit Vice Presidem of Studies in Pastoral Ministry

Dr. Arthur Schulz Vice Preside111 of Studies in Educational Ministry

Organist

Professor John Nolte

College Choir Director

Professor Roger Hermanson

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BACHELOR OF ARTS Backus, John D., Hemlock, MI Bauer, Steven F., Great Falls, MT Bergemann, Jonathan F., Wauwatosa, WI Bickelhaupt, Jay W., Fond du Lac, WI Bivens, David F ., Mequon, WI Blumer, Benjamin E ., Orlando, FL Brown, Patrick L., Fort Atkinson, WI Cook, John K. Jr., Milwaukee, WI Cornelius, William L.•, Madrid, NE DeVries, Eugene M. •, Ontario, CA Ernest, David E ., Carlisle, PA Ewart, Jason W., Broken Arrow, OK Gosch, Justin D., Aberdeen, SD Greenley, Charles R., Applet.on, WI Haar, Joel T., Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hahm, Steven A., Grafton, WI Hanna, Mark D. •, Van Vleck, TX Koelpin, David A., Tucson, AZ Korthals, John F., Mequon, WI Kratz, Benjamin K., Oak Creek, WI Krueger, Brian A., Hartford, WI Kruschel, Jonathan P., New Berlin, WI

Lokensgard, Craig H ., Lafayette, MN Lorenz, Jonathan J ., Indianapolis, IN Luetzow, Mark T ., Watertown, WI Mielke, David C. •, New Ulm, MN Monday, Shiloh M., Hartford, WI Mueller, Aaron T., Ixonia, WI Oakes, Thomas M. •, Milwaukee, WI Paulsen, Karl W., New Ulm, MN Pelz!, Eric A., New Ulm, MN Pufahl, Gary A., Lake Mills, WI Ruddat, David M., Manitowoc, WI Schoeneck, Caleb C., Federal Way, WA Spiegelberg, Timothy J ., Grand Junction, CO Sulzle, John L., Wautoma, WI Sutt.on, Nathan 0 ., New Ulm, MN Swenson, Troy S., Neenah, WI Waite, Chad G., Lake Mills, WI Welke, Paul F. •, Sleepy Eye, MN Westphal, Erich W., Colgate, WI Winkel, Christian J ., Thiensville, WI •completed Seminary Certification Program

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION ELEMENTARY EDUCATION GRADUATES Adickes, Kollin L., Chino Hills, CA Aita, Tamara A., Grosse Pointe Park, MI Baldwin, Kimberly M., Silverwood, MI Beyer, Jason J., Algoma, WI Bode, Bethel K., Delano, MN Boehm, Jamie L., Racine, WI Brandt, Samantha J ., Readfield, WI Busse, Jason D., Franklin, WI Darling, Barbara J., Saginaw, MI Daup, Rebecca K., Adrian, MI Diener, Deanna R., Milwaukee, WI Duin, Angela R., Watertown, WI Enter, Abraham M., Nicollet, MN Geiger, Mary L., Belmont, CA Gentz, Aubrey L., Juneau, WI Hartzell, Jennifer L., New Ulm, MN Hein, Jennifer M., Saginaw, MI Herbst, Matthew R., Bay City, Ml Herlich, Carrie L., Manito, IL Herrel, Kurt A., Haven, KS Honerbrink, Valerie L., Minneapolis, MN Humann, Brian J., Edmonds, WA Johnson, Macord A., Mankato, MN Kellermann, George D., White Bear Lake, MN

Klug, Kevin L., New Ulm, MN Knurowski, Amy M., Princeton, WI Koelpin, Mary E ., Tucson, AZ Kumbalek, Joanne M., Sun Prairie, WI Lowery, Sarah M., Rapid City, SD Luehring, Jamie C., Applet.on, WI Luetke, Julie A., Olivia, MN Marohn, Corey E ., Applet.on, WI Marquardt, April D., Colgate, WI Neumann, Charissa M., Melstone, MT Noon, Barbara J ., Eagan, MN Randall, Sarah A., Sioux Falls, SD Rautenberg, Sarah A., Fond du Lac, WI Reese, Maria R., Goodhue, MN Riesop, Shawn B., Whiteriver, AZ Rimmert, Jason M., Friesland, WI Rodmyre, Christy A., Des Moines, WA Roth, Ryan N., Fort Atkinson, WI Scharf, Angela R., West Allis, WI Scharf, Kristen L., New Ulm, MN Scharlemann, Melinda M., Waldorf, MN Schmidt, Jody L., New Ulm, MN Schultz, Annette F., Mankato, MN Schultz, Stephen P., Waukesha, WI

Schuman, Joni R., Sun Prairie, WI Schupmnnn, Melissa M., Aurora, IL Siekert, Kristin M., Milwaukee, WI Stchetininn, Valeria V., Moscow, Russin Stellick, Nicole A., Crete, IL Timm, Bonnie L., New Ulm, MN Troge, Sarah J ., Kaukauna, WI Underwood, Knlhy L., W. Baraboo, WI Von Brocklin, Frank C., New Ulm, MN

Vetting, Jacqueline H., Grand Chute, WI Walker, Joel D., Tucson, AZ Walker, Megan J ., Bloomer, WI Wenzel, Sarah B., Riverside, CA Werner, Amy M., Belle Plaine, MN Willis, Rynn D., New Ulm, MN Wolrrnth, Sarah J ., Hortonville, WI Znhrt, Sarah A., Richardson, TX Znnto, Christa J ., Eden Prairie, MN

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION ELEMENTARY-SECONDARY EDUCATION GRADUATES English Sperle, Deneal M., Bison, SD Mathe matics Schroeder , Anne M.. Plymouth, MI Uhlhorn, David J ., New Ulm, MN Music Grolh, J ames S., Manitowoc, WI Physical Education Boese, Sarah J ., New London, WI Floerke, J onnlhon C., Fort. Alkinson, WI Foley, Matthew D., Garden Grove, CA Grow, Matthew J ., Appleton, WI Luehring, Shaun C., Appleton, WI Marohn, Chad T., Appleton, WI Oblinger, Rachel E., Green Bay, WI Peter, David J ., Mnnilowoc, WI

Render, Trevor J ., Appleton, WI Springstroh, Kris K., Appleton, WI Zimmermann, Seth J ., Sanborn, MN Science Loftin, Elisabeth C., Houston, TX Sonntag, Mntlhew P ., Alpine, CA Social Studies Chappell, Michael S., Orange Park, FL Czerwnn, Chad M., Kingsford, MI Endorf, Annaliese J ., Juneau, AK lndnhl, Scott D., LaCrosse, WI Kjenstad, Mark L., Aberdeen, SD Meyer, Sarah E., Milwaukee, WI Muente, Kari A., West Bend, WI

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION GRADUATES Boomsmn, Julie A., Huron, SD

Guelker, Brigetta K., Roy, WA

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION ELEMENTARY EDUCATION and STAFF MINISTRY Hanek, Brinn K., Fond du Lac, WI

Sveom, Chrystal M., Fort Atkinson, WI

RECOMMENDED FOR SYNOD CERTIFICATION Early Childhood Lodle, Jill K., Burlington, WI Oakes, Susan J ., Milwaukee, WI

Elementary Herrel, Jennelle C., New Ulm, MN Secondary Siegler, Joanna R., LaCrosse, WI