2003-2004 - Mid-year Graduation

Mid-year Graduation

MARTIN L UTHER COLLEGE

December 17, 2003 9:30 a.m.

Morning Praise Pictures may be taken during the processional. the distribution of diplomas. and the recessional.

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God will be the one who keeps you, as a shade at your right hand, so the sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon in the night

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God will keep you from all evil.

God will always guard your life, guard your comings, and your goings, from now and evermore.

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MID-YEAR GRADUATES OF

MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE December 2003 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION Elementary Education Baur, Ruth M., Brillion, WI Hahnke, Melissa R.• Manitowoc. WI Holtz, Casey A., Appleton, WI Maki. Christopher W.• Oconomowoc. WI Priebe, Benjamin J., Bay City, Ml

Priem, Megan J., Littleton. CO Quintanilla, Cora A., Shawano. WI Schoell, Tarah E., New Ulm. MN Voeks. Rachel J., Juneau, WI

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE lN EDUCATION Ele111e11ta1y-Seco11dary Education Stockton, Richard L. Jr., Portage, MI

Wisniewski, Michael C., Madison, WI

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION Ele111e111a1)•-Early Childhood Education Carne, Martha C.. Columbia. MD

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN STAFF MINISTRY Staff Mi11ist1y Degree Strackbein, Benjamin L., New Ulm. MN

RECOMMENDED FOR SYNOD CERTIFICATION Elementary Schoening, Melanie L., Algoma, WI Called Non-parish Staff Ministry Owens, Sarah L., Milwaukee, WI

Schulz, Beth E., St. Peter, MN

Ruth M. Baur Brillion, WI B.S. in Education

Manha C. Came Columbia, MD B.S. in Education - Early Childhood

Melissa R. Hahnkc l'vlanitowoc. WI B.S. in Education

Casey A. Hollz Appleton, WI B.S. in Educ.ition

Christopher W. Maki Oconomowoc, WI B.S. in Educ.ition

Benjamin J. Priebe Bay City. Ml 13.S. in Educ:uion

Megan J. Priem Lilllcton, CO B.S. in Education

Cora A. Quintanilla Shawano, WI B.S. in Education

Tarah E. Schoell NcwUlm, MN B.S. in Education

Richard L. S1ockton, Jr. Pon agc, Ml B.S. in Educa1ion . STEP

Mic hael C . Wisni~wski Madison, WI B.S. in Education • STEP

Benjamin L. Strackbein New Ulm. MN B.S. in Staff Ministry

Rachel J. Voeks Juneau, WI B.S. in Education

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Lesson: 2 Timothy 1:3-14 Choral Response: Three Chorales from "Jesu, Priceless Treasure" by J.S. Bach Sermon: Matthew 28: 19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

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Conferring of Degrees

Please reserve applause for the Presentation ofthe Class.

Hymn The graduates sing stanza I . The congregation sings stanzas 2 and 3.

I. We all are one in mission; We all are one in call, Our varied gifts united By Christ, the Lord of all.

A single great commission Compels us from above To plan and work together That all may know Christ's love.

2. We all are called to service, To witness in God's name.

Our ministries are diffrent; Our purpose is the same; To touch the lives of others With God's surprising grace, So ev'ry folk and nation May feel God's warm embrace.

3. Now let us be united, And let our song be heard; Now let us be a vessel For God's redeeming Word.

We all are one in mission; We all are one in call, Our varied gifts united By Christ, the Lord of all.

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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.

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

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

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

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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 the merits of Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord.

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In his name we pray. Amen.

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The grace ofour Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

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Presentation of the Class Recessional Friends and relatives ofthe graduates are invited to a reception in the Luther Student Center following the sen,ice.

***** Presiding Minister

President Theodore Olsen

Preacher

Professor Jonathan Balge

Degree presenters

President Theodore Olsen

Organist

Professor Ronald Shilling

College Choir Director

Professor Kermit Moldenhauer

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