2006-2007 - December Commencement Service

Commencemen

Martin Luthe

D ec em b er 20, 2006 9:30 a.m.

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Morning Praise

Pictures ma y be taken during the processional, the distribu tion of diplomas, and the rec essional.

Please remain sea ted for the processional.

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Processional Opening Hymn 1.

Hosanna to the coming Lord!

Hosanna to the incarnate Wo rd!

To Christ, Creator, Savior, Kin g Let earth, let hea v'n hosanna sing .

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0 Savior, with protecting car e Abide in this your house of pra yer, Where we your parting promis e claim, Assembled in your sacred nam e.

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0 Advent King, our sins forg ive ; Come in our lives and hearts to live, And let our humble souls bec ome A temple worthy of your nam e.

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Then in the last and dreadful day, When earth and hea v'n shall melt away, Your flock, redeemed from sinf ul stain, Shall swell the sound of praise again.

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Hasten to save me, 0 God.

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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,

let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise.

For the Lord is a

great God and a great king a-hove all gods. The deep places of the earth are

in his hand;

the heights of the hills are al - so his.

made it, and his hand formed the dry

The sea is his, for he

land. Oh, come, Jet us worship and

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bow down, let us kneel before the Lord our mak •· er.

For he ls our God,

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I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. . Great are the works of the Lor d; they are pondered by all who delight in them .

Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.

He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compas sionate.

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Refrain The works of his hands are fait hful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy .

They are steadfast for ever and ever, done in faithfulness and uprigh tness.

He provided redemption for his people; . he ordained his covenant forever .

The fear of the Lord is the beg inning of wisdom all who follow his precepts hav e good understanding.

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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.

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Amen. Amen.

Refrain and Psalm Tone: K. Mol denhauer, 2005

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GRADUATES OF

MARTIN LUT HER COLLEG E D e c e m b e r 2006

Bachelor o f Scie

nce in Educatio n

Major: Elementary Ed ucation

Jennifer N. Bogg s Indianapolis, IN

Joy M. Marks Waukesha, WI

Mark A. Gnewuc h Fort Atkinson, W I

Lori E. Meyer Maple Grove, M

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Jason T. Leitz Mason, Ml

Timothy D. Petri e Fond du Lac, W I

Abby A. Prahl N ew London, WI

Naomi K. Seid l Volga , SD

Rachel L. Weh renberg Apple Valley, MN

Jimmie L. Ro berts Millington, M I

Michael A. So man Toronto, Ontar io Ca na da

Benjamin J. Sc hramm Redwood Falls , MN

Katherine L. Vo ss Waupun , WI

Bachelor of Science

in Education

Majors: Elementary Educat ion Secondary Educatio n

Sco tt R. Gib son Sle epy Ey e, MN

Bachelor of Science Major: Staff Minist ry

L. Voss , WI Be nja min L. Ba rtsc h Mi lwa uke e, WI

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Ma rily n J. Mi ller Spr ing , TX

Bachelor of Science in Ed ucation Major: Elementary Education *In Ab sen tia Sam ant ha J. Manthe Jonathan W. Zarling

Minneapolis, MN Sterling, VA

Recommended for Synod Certification Early Childhood Shelley A. Hultman Ruth M. Snitselaar Kathryn E. Spe nce r Michelle M. Yotter Elementary Mi che lle M. Yotter Secondary Am y D. Go ede Philip Z. Me itn er Non-Parish Sta ff Minister Ro ber t R. Wasser Parish Sta ff Minister Randel R. Fin k

Lenexa, KS Hortonville, WI Plainwell, MI Kasson, MN

Kasson, MN

Mi lwa uke e, WI Otsego, MN

Fontana, WI

Muskego, WI

Lesson: Matthew 28:16-20 Choral Response: In Christ Alone

Text and Music by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty Arranged by David Angerman

Sermon: Joshua l :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.

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We praise you, 0 God, we acclaim you as Lord, all creation worships you,

Fa-ther ev-er-last - ing.

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

cherubim and seraphim, sing in end-less praise: Hol,y. holy, holy Lord, God of

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hosts,

heaven and earth are full

of your glo - ry.

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The glorious company of apostles praise you.

proph-ets praise

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The noble fellowship of

The white-robed army of martyrs praise you.

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world the

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you:

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

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

glo - ry,

the eternal Son of the Fa - the1:

You, Christ, are the King of

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

Pr sting of death

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

You sit at the right hand of God

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Come then, Lord, and help your peo - pie,

your own blood, and bring us with your saints Be seated

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Conferring of Degrees

Please reserve applause for the Presentation of the Class.

Hymn The congregation sings stanzas 1,3,and 4. The graduates sing stanza 2.

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1. Oh, that the Lord would guide my ways To keep his statutes still!

Oh, that my God would grant me grace To know and do his will!

2. Order my footsteps by your Word,

3. Assist my soul, too apt to stray, A stricter watch to keep; And should I e'er forget your way, Restore your wand'r ing sheep.

4. Make me to walk in your commands 'Tis a delightful road Nor let my head or heart or hands Offend against my God.

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And make my heart sincere; Let sin have no dominion, Lord, But keep my conscience clear.

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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 crucifi ed for sinners as the wisdom and power of God.

Minister:

We pray especially for our graduates who have successfully comple ted 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.

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Professor Mark

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Preacher

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Organist llege C Martin Luther Co

President Theodo

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