2004-2005 - Mid-year Graduation

Mid-yea r Graduation

MART IN LUTHE R COLLE GE

December 15, 2004 9:30 a.m.

Morning Praise

the recessio nal.

Pictures may be taken during the processional. the distribution ofdiplomas, and Please remain seated for the processi onal.

Processional Opening Hymn

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

our sal - va - tion.

Let us come into his presence with thanks-giv - ing,

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For the Lord is a

ma .J 1~ great God and a great king a-bove all gods. The deep places of the earth arc

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the heights of the hills are al - so his.

made it, and his hand formed the dry

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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 146 All will sing the Refrain. The choir will sing the verses.

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Come, 0 Lord, and

save us.

Congregation:

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Blessed are they who have the God of Jacob for their help; whose hope is in the Lord their God, who made heaven and earth, the seas, and all that is in them, who keeps his promise forever,

Congregation:

Refrain

Choir:

Who gives justice to those who are oppressed, and food to those who hunger.

The Lord sets the prisoners free; the Lord opens the eyes of the blind; the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down.

Congregation:

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Choir:

The Lord loves the righteous; the Lord cares for the stranger; he sustains the orphan and widow, but frustrates the way of the wicked.

The Lord shall reign for ever, your God, 0 Zion, throughout all generations.

Hallelujah!

Congregation:

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MID-YEAR GRADUATES OF

MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE December 2004 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION Ele111e111a1y Ed11cario11

Breitkreutz, Craig R., Bentonville, AR DeRuiter. Michael P., Lake Orion, Ml Garbow, Keturah E.. Saginaw, Ml Habeck, Natalie L.. Puyallup, WA Jaeger, Ryan A., Ixonia, WI Krieger. Joel D., Tecumseh. Ml Kuerschner. Kristin L.. Watenown. WI Mantzke. Karl F.. Sparta. WI

O'Brien, Katie L.. Greenfield. WI Scharrer. Alan D.. Fort Atkinson. WI Schmidt, Carrie L., Two Rivers. WI Stuebs. Philip P.. Platteville. WI Trimmer. Aaron J .• Valley City. ND Walz. Micah J .. Wauwatosa. WI Weimer. Rachel i'vl.. The Woodlands. T~~

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN STAFF MINISTRY SU(/J Mi11islJT Degree

Gibson, Mark T., We t St. Paul, MN

Craig R. Breitkreutz Bentonville. AR B.S. in Education

Mark T. Gibson West St. Paul. MN 8 .S. in Staff Ministry

Joel 0. Krieger Tecumseh, Ml B.S. in Education

Michael P. DcRuitcr Lake Orion, Ml B.S. in Education

Keturah E. Garbow Saginaw. l\<11 B.S. in Educa1io11

Natalie L. Habeck Puyallup, WA B.S. in Education

Ryan A. Jaeger Ixonia, WI B.S. 111 Educa1io11

Kristin L. Kuerschner Watertown, WI B.S. in Education

Karl F. Man1zkc Sparta, WI B.S. in Educa1ion

Katie L. O'Brien Greenfield, W I B.S. in Educatio n

Alan D. Scharrer Fort Atkinson, WI D.S . in Educatio n

Philip P. Stud,~ Pl:1ucv1llc, W I D.S in Edu,aiion

Aaron J. Trimmer

Rachel M. Weimer 111c Woodlands, TX B.S. in Educa tion

Valley City. ND B.S. in Educatton

Carrie L. Schmidt Two Rivers. WI B.S. in Education

Micah J. Walz Wauwatosa, WI B.S. in Education

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Lesson: Romans 15:4-13 Choral Response: O Come, E111111a1111el arranged by Terry Schlenker Sermon: Jeremiah 29: 11-13 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

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We pr:1ise you, 0 God, we acclaim you as Lord; all creation worships you,

To you all angels, all the pow'rs of heav'n,

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The noble fellowship of

you.

The white-robed army of martyrs praise you.

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Father of majesty unbounded, your glorious, true, and on - ly Son,

and the Holy Spirit, ad - vo - cate and guide.

You, Christ, are the King of

at r r lt #b. glo - ry, the eternal Son of the Fa - thc1:

When you became man to

set us free, you humbled yourself to be born of a vir-gin. You overcame the

£2Ll sting of death

and opened the kingdom of heaven to all be-licv - ers.

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You sit at the right hand of God

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Conferring of Degrees

Please reserve applause for the Prese1ltation ofthe Class.

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

I. Lord, take my hand and lead me, Upon life's way; Direct, protect, and feed me From day to day.

Without your grace and favor I go astray; So take my hand, 0 Savior, And lead the way.

2. Lord, when the tempest rages, I need not fear; For you, the Rock of Ages, Are always near.

Close by your side abiding, I fear no foe, For when your hand is guiding, In peace I go.

3. Lord, when the shadows lengthen And night has come, I know that you will strengthen My steps toward home, And nothing can impede me. 0 blessed Friend!

So take my hand and lead me Unto the end.

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Prayer Minister:

Heavenly Father, we praise and thank you for giving your Church men and women who arc 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 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.

Minister:

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.

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

In his name we pray. Amen.

All:

Benediction M:

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

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men.

Be seated

Presentation of the Class Recessional Friends and relatives of the graduates are invited to a reception i11 the Luther St11de111 Ce111erfollowi11g the service.

•••• • Presiding Minister

President Theodore Olsen

Preacher

Professor David Gosdeck

Organist

Professor David Bauer Professor Kermit Moldenhauer

College Choir Director

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