1998-1999 - Mid-year Graduation

Mid-year Graduation

MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE

December 17, 1998 9:30 a.m.

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Psalm 121 All will sing the Refrain and the Glory be to the Father. Men will sing the first half of each verse; women will sing the second half

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I lift up my eyes to the hills.* Where does my help come from?

My help comes from the LORD,* the maker of heaven and earth.

He will not let your foot slip,* he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel* will neither slumber nor sleep.

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The LoRD watches over you,* the LoRD is your shade at your right hand.

The LoRD will keep you from all harm,* he will watch 9ver your life; the LoRD will watch over your coming and going* both now and forevermore.

Glory be to 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: Jane Marshall© 1986 Chorister Guild. Reprinted by permission.

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MID-YEAR GRADUATES OF

MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE December 17, 1998 ELEMENTARY EDUCATION GRADUATES Herrmann,

Ruth N., Sheboygan, WI ~-v4 ,19 Mayer, Collin J. , Milwaukee, WI Rathje, Ryan]., Port Huron, MI

Schleusener, Ruth E., Utica, NE Tillman, Karl R., Lacrosse, WI Wieting, Michael A., Mishicot, WI

ELEMENTARY-SECONDARY EDUCATION GRADUATES Berg, Martin G., Appleton, \VI Musgrave, Sarah E., Burlington, \VI

Taylor, Cheryl Y., Fremont, CA

RECOMMENDED FOR SYNOD CERTIFICATION

Early Childhood Teacher Schaefer.Wendy J., Lakewood, CO Elementary Teachers Fehr, Linnette K., Onalaska, WI Salzwedel, Kelly J., Belleville, IL Secondary Teacher Loersch, Mark S., Onalaska, \VI

Class Verse .......................................................................................Psalm 121:7-8 The LORD will keep you from all ham,- he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevennore.

Class Flower ...............................................................Red Rose with gold accent Class Colors ....................................................................................Red and Black

Martin G. Berg Appleton, WI

Ruth N. Herrmann Sheboygan, WI

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Ryan J . Rathje Port Huron, MI

Ruth E . Schleusener Utica, NE

The following graduation pictures are missing: Collin J . Mayer Milwaukee, WI Cheryl Y. Taylor Fremont, CA Karl R. Tillman LaCrosse, WI Michael A. Wieting Mishicot, WI

Sarah E . Musgrave Burlington, WI

Lesson:

I Corinthians 1:26 - 2:5

Choral Response: "Who Shall Separate Us" by Heinrich Schuetz

Sermon Text: Psalm 121 :7-8

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set us free, you bumbled yourself to be born of a vir-gin. You o,•crcame the

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Prayer Minister:

Heavenly Father, we praise and thank you for giving your Church men and women who are qualified to serve in the public ministry.

All:

Bless every servant of your Word who proclaims Christ crucified for sinners as the wisdom and power or God.

Minister:

We pray especially for our graduates who have successfully completed their course of study at this college of ministry.

Graduates:

Lord, from your hand we are willing to accept the good and the bad, the joys and the sorrows of life. Keep us from sin and comfort us with your Word.

All others: You have promised to be with them. Watch over their lives, both now and forevermore. Keep them faithful to your Word, that they may grow in wisdom, righteousness, and holiness.

Minister:

Gracious Lord, continue to bless Martin Lulher College with instructors who recognize Jesus Christ as wisdom's highest and noblest treasure, and with students who are committed to preparing themselves for lhe public ministry of your Church.

Faculty and Students: Help us use our talents and energies in joyful service to you.

Minister:

Lord God, watch over the lives of all your people. Dispel our fears, strengthen us in our weakness, and finally bring us all to everlasting glory through lhe merits of Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord.

All:

In his name we pray. 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 Frie11ds and relatives of the graduates are i11vited to a reception in the Luther Student Cemerfollowi11g the service.

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Presiding Minister . . .... ... ... . ....... . ... . . . . . . .. ...... . . .......President Theodore Olsen Preacher ... . .... .. .... . . . ... .. .. . . • .. .. .. . . ... .. . ... ... ...... . .. . ..Professor Mark Lenz Degree presenters . . .............. ... . ......... . .. .. . . .... ... . ... .President Theodore Olsen Vice-president Arthur Schulz Organist .... .. . . .. .... . .. . .. .. . . ... .. ..... .. ........ .. .. .. .... .Professor Ames Anderson College Choir Director .. .. ...... .. .. .. . .. . ... . .... . .. . ..... . . ...Professor Roger Hermanson

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