2008-2009 - Commencement Service and Call Service

Commencement Service Call Service May 16, 2009

MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE

MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE, New Ulm, Minnesota

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To the glory of God and for the good of his Church!

Dear sisters and brothers in our living Lord Jesus!

Welcome to Commencement at Martin Luther College. As at other colleges, you will see graduates and gowns, faculties and flowers, diplomas and dignitaries. But look more closely at these graduates, and you will see the glory of God on display!

As we worship today, each graduate confesses, I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Each believes, We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. Each recognizes that a diploma brings the Lord glory,for it is God who works in you to will and to act · according to his good purpose.

Each has been touched by the Spirit with a desire to serve. Whether they receive an assignment today, continue their training at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, teach overseas, enter a different vocation or college, or prayerfully wait on the Lord, they see their lives as opportunities to share the good news they've been given, as our Christ says: You are my witnesses. These graduates are gifts of God to his people, and he will certainly use them and the training they have received for the good of his Church. Next week, as we commemorate the Ascension of our Lord, remember also to praise Jesus for his goodness in his Church.

"To each one ofus grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. This is why it says: 'When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to men.' .. . It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers to prepare God 's people for works of service so that the body of Christ may be built up." (Eph 4)

Thank you for the prayers and encouragement you have offered to our graduates. May our dear Savior Jesus walk with them as they carry the Word to the world. May he walk with all ofus as we live in the light of his grace, to his glory and for the good of his Church!

In our Savior Jesus,

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{iarliq *** Mission of Martin Luther College

Martin Luther College exists to serve the ministerial needs of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) by preparing men for pastoral training at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary and by preparing men and women for service as teachers and staff ministers in the Synod's churches and schools so that the WELS may be served by candidates both qualified and competent to proclaim the Word of God faithfully and in accord with the Lutheran Confessions in the Book of Concord.

To the glory of God and for the good of his Church Explanation of attire

e. You will see graduates Welcome to the 2009 Commencement Service at Martin Luther Colleg lor of Arts degree, and four with a Bache lor of Science in Education degree, others with a Bache uals comprise the students with a Maste r of Science in Education degree. These four individ by both the 1999 ized second graduating class of the MLC maste r's program, a program author and the 2003 synod convention. has its origins in the Academic apparel worn by faculty and graduates in any college setting faculty and students both s, school Middle Ages. Because most universities grew out of church for warmth in the need the wore clothing that was based upon monastic dress and that reflected unheated stone colleges. nor forbidden by our Wearing of such apparel is an adiaphoron, something neither commanded academic traditions or not.

Lord in his Word. In Christian freedom we can choose to follow such that freedom: Our In this 2009 Commencement, the MLC faculties will visibly demonstrate raduate faculty has chosen graduate faculty has chosen to wear academic apparel, and our underg not to. y submitted their lives By a miracle of the Holy Spirit, professors in both faculties have humbl his kingdom. Although they and their educational achievements to Christ for the advancement of s, they have given their no doubt could gamer more reputation and remuneration in public setting of God and for the good time and talents to train students at MLC for gospel service, to the glory of his Church. They have servant hearts . e faculty wears normal Though 95 percent of them have advanced degrees, the undergraduat ement but for ministry. The attire to emphasize that we train students not just for academic achiev to God's glory and in graduate faculty wears apparel that emphasizes lifelong learning, done submission to the gospel we proclaim. field of study: light blue For our baccalaureate graduates, the color of the tassel indicates the a Bachelor of Arts degree. indicates a Bache lor of Science in Education; red and black indicates area of study and the colors The hood is worn by our maste r's graduates. The colors indicate the not only area of study but of MLC. The graduate faculty wears apparel with colors that indicate also the degree-granting institution. . SDG God has given these gifts to us, to his glory and for the good of the church

MLC Faculty Undergraduate Ash, Richard F. Balge, Daniel N. Balge, Jonathan R. Bases, Paul A .

Bauer, David T. Bode, Glenn E. Boeder, John C. Brutlag, Ronald D .

Czer, Lawrence J. Danell, James C. Diels, Joyce A. Dose, Brian L. Fredrich, Joel D .

Gosdeck, David M. Gronholz, John H .

Grunwald, James R. Haar, Susan G. Hartzell, J. Lance Heidtke, Earl R. Hunter, Thomas N .

Klindworth, Robert F. Klockziem, Roger C. Koelpin, Paul E. Koestler, Arlen L. Lange, Douglas F. Lange, Lyle W. Lenz, Mark J. Leopold, Barbara L. Leyrer, Philip M .

Loomis, Cheryl A. Lotito, Lawrence W. Melendy, Carla E. Meyer, John E. Minch, Jack N. Moldenhauer, Kermit G .

Nass, Thomas P. Nolte, John P. Ohm, Ronald C.

Olson, Lawrence 0 .

Paustian, Mark A. Pekrul, William A. Pelz!, David J. Pope, James F. Potratz, Robert C. Roux, Jonathan A. Rupnow, Kenneth C. Schmidt, John H. Schone, Jeffrey L. Schroeder, David W. Schroeder, Timothy J. Schubkegel , Joyce C. Sellnow, David D .

Shilling, Ronald L. Sponholz, Martin P. Spurgin, Alan M .

Stelljes, Ross A. Tess, Paul A. Thiesfeldt, Steven R. Unke, James M. Unke, Lori L. Wagner, Wayne L. Wendler, David 0.

Wessel, Keith C. Whaley, Cynthia E. Wiechman, Jeffery P. Wittmershaus , Kurt A. Wurster, Miles B. Zahrt, Sarah E. Zarling, Mark G.

Instructors Gawrisch, Daniel P. Valleskey, Karl T. Tutors Bode, Adam M .

Stem, Jesse A.

Admissions Counselors Gnewuch, Mark A. Sievert, Dustin D. Adjunct Balge, Bethel A. Boeder, Bethel J. Martens, Judith L. Nolte, Brent J. Nolte, Lanita M .

Ohm, Carlotta L. Paulsen, John W. Thiesfeldt, Jeneane M. Vogel, Marianne A. Wiechman, Elizabeth J. Wurster, Kathryn M .

Graduate Angell, Carol A. Brandt, James A. Buelow, Ronald A. Gostchock, Scott A. Grunwald, James R. Heiden, Delores E. Isch, John R. Juem, John F. Klindworth, Robert F. Kolander, John D. Kremer, Kenneth J. Melendy, Carla E. Menk, Rolland R. Meyer, John E. Olson, Lawrence 0.

Pfeifer, Gene R. Plath, LeDell D. Spurgin, Alan M. Wendler, David 0.

Whaley, Cynthia E.

MLC Governing Board Rev. Ralph E. Scharf, Chairman Rev. Roy M. Beyer, Secretary Mr. Keith R. Bowe Mr. Steven Danekas Mr. Jonathan J. Hahm Mr. Robert D . Hinnenthal Mr. Scott R. Huebner Mr. Stephen D. Loehr Mr. Barry V. Price Mr. Steven J. Rosenbaum

Rev. Michael D. Schultz, Vice Chairman Mr. William Steinbrenner Rev. Jeffrey D. Wegner

Advisory Rev. Charles F. Degner, MN District President Rev. Paul T. Prange, BME Administrator Rev. Mark G. Schroeder, WELS President Rev. Mark G. Zarling, MLC President

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Commencement Service 10:00 a.m.

Pictures may be taken during the processional, the distribution ofdiplomas, and the recessional.

Please remain seated for the processional.

Processional Stand Leader: In the name of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

People: Amen. (spoken) Leader: This is the day the Lord has made.

People: We will rejoice and be glad in it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 support 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.

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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 congregations or in international fields with opportunities 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.

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.

Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

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Announcements Presentation of the Class of 2009 Recessional

Please remain seated until the graduates and the faculty have recessed.

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

***** Presiding Minister

Rev. John Schmidt MLC Faculty Secretary

Rev. Mark Zarling MLC President

Preacher

Dr. David Wendler MLC Vice-president ofAcademic Affairs

Assisting in the Distribution of Diplomas

Prof. Ronald Shilling MLC Music Division

Organist

Dr. Kermit Moldenhauer MLC Music Division

Martin Luther College Choir Conductor

Prof. Ron Brutlag MLC Director ofAdmissions

Graduation Marshal

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The banners on the mall are given, to the glory of God, by the class of 1949 and several anonymous donors .

Bachelor of Arts

Derek C. Bartelt Jackson, WI

Samuel L. Siebert Neillsville, WI

Joshua P. Bishop Port Orchard, WA

Lucas F. Bitter Rochester, MN

Kyle L. Burmeister Muskegon , MI

Ethan C. Cherney Mequon, WT

Rodrigo S. Concha Santiago, Chile

Andrew G. Ewald Burton, MT

Caleb K. Free Plover, WI

Walter J. Gawel IV Midland, MI

Timothy P. Griepentrog Greenleaf, WI

Jeffrey 0. Grundmeier Houston, TX

Ian E. Headrick Manitowoc, WT

Gregory W. Hein Mandan, ND

Daniel D. Herold Eagan, MN

Jacob M. Hoff Livonia, Ml

Joshua P. Janke Sioux Falls, SD

Daniel J. Johnston Lecanto, FL

Jonathan J. Kehl Milwaukee, WI

Matthew D. Kimmel Flushing, MI

Peter S. Metzger Gladwin, MI

Andrew D. Meyer Tomah, WI

John T. Raasch Sioux Falls, SD

Kent A. Reeder Menomonie, WI

Michael W. Schneider Salina, KS

Warren J. Steinbrenner Fort Atkinson, WI

Brent G. Miller Traverse City, Ml

Seth W. Porinsky Dexter, Ml

Zachary J. Pudlo Prairie du Sac, WI

Mark D. Reichert Elroy, WI

Joel E. Sankey Waupun, WI

Matthew W. Scharf West Allis, WI

Michael A. Schottey New Ulm, MN

Jacob V. Scott Beaver Darn, WI

Brian A. Sernrow New Berlin, WI

Bradley J. Snyder Saginaw, MI

Daniel R. Sting Pigeon, MI

Peter J. Walther Jackson, WI

Andrew J. Welfel Beverly Hills, FL

Mark A. Westra Fairfield, OH

Adam L. Winkelmann Navasota, TX

Joseph A. Zell Mequon, WI

Seminary Certification

Daniel R. Babinec NewUlm, MN

Luke G. Thompson Milwaukee, WI

Bachelor of Science in Education Major: Elementary Education

April M. Alonte Milwaukee, WI

Katherine J. Anderson Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Elisabeth A. Babinec Onalaska, WI

Jonathan D. Bauer NewUlm,MN

Sylvia A. Beahm Montello, WI

Hannah R. Bode Saginaw, MI

Alexandra E. Chworowsky Taipei, Taiwan

Emily Y. Gorzalski Appleton, WI

Jonathan W. Gross Oconomowoc, WI

Philip M. Gustafson West Bend, WI

Justin D. Hansen Mukwonago, WI

Sarah L. Hildeman Appleton, WI

Robert A. Horstmann Beaver Dam, WI

Abby L. Hosbach Hartford, WI

Katrina M. Ide Federal Way, WA

Adam T. lgl Fox Lake, WI

Sarah M. Janke Sioux Falls, SD

Sarah E. Koester South Bend, IN

Christina K. Lindloff Watertown , WI

Laura R. Martens NewUlm, MN

Lauren A. Moll Oshkosh, WI

Amanda A. Nitz Slades Comers, WI

Jessica L. Kronebusch San Jose, CA

Philip A. Kurbis Tacoma, WA

Robert L. Martens New Ulm, MN

Stefanie A. Matteson Arvada, CO

Laura B. Merklinger Littleton, CO

Erica E. Natsis Saline, MI

Kimberly D. Nicoline Round Lake Beach, IL

Daniel A. Niemi LaCrosse, WI

Jessica A. Niemi Lacrosse, WI

Anna M. Panning Denton, TX

Julia M. Pasch Watertown, WI

Holly J. Pearson Belle Plaine, MN

Amanda L. Polzin Rhinelander, WI

Laura L. Pringle Hustisford, WI

Joel D. Putz Fond du Lac, WI

Emily K. Roberts Edina, MN

Caralyn M. Schmeling River Falls, WI

Ruth A. Schwichtenberg Jordan, MN

Caleb A. Stellick Hustisford, WI

Beth M. Ristow Sussex, WI

Christian N. Ristow Hartland, WI

Sarah L. Schmugge Saginaw, MI

Katrina M. Schneider Milwaukee, WI

Stacey R. Schottey NewUlm, MN

Jeremy F. Seeger Manitowoc, WI

Joanna J. Smith Zumbrota, MN

Justine M. Smith Westland, MI

Jaime C. Steinbrecher Muskego, WI

Brandon H. Stuhalt San Jose, CA

Rebekah L. Taves Marquette, MI

Cassandra A. Thoma Neillsville, WI

Emily R. Thomas Fort Collins, CO

Anthony D. Rach Onalaska, WI

Corri nne M. Uhlenbrauck Fayettevi lle, GA

Leah K. Wilberts NewUlm ,MN

Stephanie L. Wockenfuss Colorado Springs, CO

Elisabeth K. Zuehlke Watertown, WI

Bachelor of Science in Education Majors: Elementary Education Secondary Education

Christopher J. Becker Jackson, WI Mathematics

Brandon T. Beitlich New Ulm, MN Mathematics

Jaymie L. Bergmeier Pontiac, MI Chora!Nocal Music

Charles M. Flunker Green Bay, WI Social Studies

Theodore R. Glodowski Fountain City, WI Social Studies

Andrew M. Haag Fond du Lac, WI Mathematics

Paul R. Kanzenbach Watertown, SD ChoralNocal Music

Samuel J. Kleinke Essexville, MI Life Science

Emily S. Mayer Mukwonago, WI Spanish

Glenn R. Metzger Livonia, Ml Physical Education

Katelyn A. Peter Wausau, WI Physical Education

Thomas W. Rosenow Manitowoc, Wl Social Studies

Elizabeth A. Ross Jemez Springs, NM Physical Education

Paul A. Sullivan Milan, IL Social Studies

Christine E. Swoboda Green Bay, WI Physical Education

Dustin D. Uhlenbrauck North Saint Paul, MN Mathematics

Katherine J. Wahl Cambria, WI Spanish

Benjamin P. Wells Plymouth, NE English

Amanda J. Yets Muskego, WI Spanish

Bachelor of Science in Education Majors: Elementary Education Early Childhood Education

Sara N. Borek Jefferson, WI

Sarah J. Crabtree Phoenix, AZ

Lindsay E. Ernst Madison, WI

Laura R. Fritzler Deford, MI

Hannah M. Gumm West Chicago, TL

Carin L. Johnson Corona, CA

Amber L. Kieselhorst Whitelaw, WI

Katherine L. N ettesheim Sussex, WI

Kaylen A. Orr Wasilla,AK

Jonathan D. Rosenow Manitowoc, WI

Rachael L. Stein Poynette, WI

Kristin K. Strong Loretto, MN

Deborah R. Voigt Menomonie, WI

Bachelor of Science in Education Majors: Elementary Education Staff Ministry

Cindy M. Lendt N icollet, MN

Nicole M. Brost Medford, WI

Bachelor of Science Staff Ministry

Nathan D. Voss Sturtevant, WI

Michael D. Kopitzke Wind Lake, WI

Recommended for Synod Certification Early Childhood Education

PostSecondary Education

Michele R. Drska Muskego, WI

Stacy E. Hoeh l Lake Mills, WI

Secondary

Catharine A. Tonnacliff Mequon, WI

Carl L. Rick NewU lm, MN

Staff Ministry Certification Parish Shu-Ting M. Lai Watertown, WI

Staff Ministry Certification Non-Parish Wi ll iam N. Truebenbacb Jackson, WI

Master of Science in Education The Master of Science in Education program has the goal of contributing to the professional growth of teachers and encouraging them to be reflective, competent, and dedicated educators of children in a Christian setting.

The Master of Science in Education degree from Martin Luther College is designed for persons who have an undergraduate degree in education from an accredited college or university. The master's program offers students a choice of three emphases: instruction, leadership, and special education.

Heath D. Dobberpuhl NewUlm,MN Instruction Emphasis

Current service: Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School NewUlm,MN Teacher, 2007Previous service: Zion Lutheran School Hartland, WI Principal/feacher, 2003-2007 Divine Savior Lutheran School Shawano, WI Principalffeacher, 2002-2003 Friends of China Beijing, China, 2001-2002 Ascension Lutheran School Escondido, CA Principal/feacher, 1998-200 I Undergraduate degree: BSEd, Martin Luther College 1998

Kimberly S. Gartner Springdale, AR Special Education Emphasis

Sheila M. Krause Jackson, WI Special Education Emphasis

Kristal A. Meyer San Jose, CA Instruction Emphasis

Current service: Grace Lutheran School Lowell,AR Teacher, 2004-

Current service: David Star Lutheran School Jackson, WI Extended Leaming Teacher, 2001-

Current service: Apostles Lutheran School San Jose, CA Teacher, 2004-

Previous service: Bethlehem Lutheran School Menomonee Falls, WI Teacher, 2001-2004

Previous service: Centennial Lutheran School Milwaukee, WI Teacher, 1995-2001

Previous service: Peace Lutheran School Granger, IN Teacher, 2002-2004

Centennial Lutheran School Milwaukee, WI Teacher, 1996-2000

Undergraduate degree: BSEd, Dr. Martin Luther College 1993

Undergraduate degree: BSEd, Martin Luther College 2002

Beautiful Savior Lutheran School Cincinnati, OH Teache½ 1994-1995 Emanuel Redeemer Lutheran School Yale, MI Teacher, 1990-1994 Undergraduate degree: BSEd, Dr. Martin Luther College 1990

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People: So that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

Leader: Such confidence as this is ours through Christ before God. Not that we are competent to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God.

People: He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant-not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

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Prayer Leader: Jesus, Master Teacher, how precious are the words you speak to us. From the storeroom of your wisdom you bring us treasures of your truth . And chief among these is your heavenly Father's plan of salvation which you revealed to us by your teaching and life.

People: You have exalted us to be members of your kingdom now and forever.

Leader: The words you have taught us- they are spirit and they are life.

People: Forgive us for letting the cares and concerns of this life distract us from your teaching. Give us hearts which cling to your word as the one thing needful. Amen.

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Lesson: John 15:26-27 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

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Address: Acts 20:24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me-the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.

Choral Response: "Lord God, You Have Called Your Servants"

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***** Presiding Minister

Rev. Mark Zarling MLC President

Preacher

Prof. John Boeder MLC Campus Pastor

Reading of Assignments

Rev. Mark Schroeder WELS President

Organist

Prof. Robert Potratz MLC Music Division

Martin Luther College Choir Conductor

Dr. Kermit Moldenhauer MLC Music Division

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Almighty God, who by your Son Jesus Christ, gave command to the apostles that they should go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature: grant to us whom you have called into your church a ready will to obey your Word, and fill us with a hearty desire to make your way known upon earth, your saving health among all nations. Look with compassion upon the multitudes that are scattered as sheep having no shepherd. 0 heavenly Father, Lord of the harvest, have respect, we beseech you, to our prayers, and send forth laborers into your harvest. Fit and prepare them by your grace for the work of the ministry; give them the Spirit of power and of love and of a sound mind; strengthen them to endure hardness and grant that your Holy Spirit may prosper their work, and they by their life and doctrine may show forth your glory, and set forward the salvation of all people; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.