2011-2012 - December Commencement Service

Commencement Service December 15, 2011

MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE

MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE, New Ulm, Minnesot a

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

Please remain seated for the processional.

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Psalm of the Day - God Is Our Refuge and Strength Sung by the Choir

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God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Therefore we will not fear though the earth be moved and the mountains be toppled into the depths of the sea, though its waters rage and foam, and the mountains tremble.

The God ofhosts is with us, the God ofJacob is our stronghold.

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of God. God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved.

God will help her when the morning comes.

Be still, and know that I am God. I am exalted among the nations and in the earth.

The Lord of hosts is with us, the God ofJacob is our refuge.

Come, behold the works of the Lord, Alleluia, Amen.

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Conferring of Degrees

Please reserve applause for the Presentation of the Class.

Choir: Take My Life, That I May Be Take my life, that 1 may be Consecrated, Lord, to thee; Take my moments and my days; Let them flow in ceaseless praise.

Take my hands and let them move At the impulse of thy love; Take my feet and let them be Swift and beautiful for thee.

Take my voice and let me sing Always, only,for my King; Take my lips and let them be Filled with messages from thee.

Take my will and make it thine; ft shall be no longer mine.

Take my heart, it is thine own; ft shall be thy royal throne.

Text by Frances R. Havergal Music arranged by Aaron McDennid

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 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 joys and the sorrows of life. Keep us from sin, comfort us with your Word, and bless our service to you.

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 continue to 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.

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In his name we pray. Amen.

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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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Choir: When You Pass Through the Waters Text from Isaiah 43:1-3 Music by Paul Weber Fear not, for 1 have redeemed you; l have called you by name, you are mine.

When you pass through the waters, l will be with you; through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned; and the flame shall not consume you.

For 1 am the LORD your God, the Holy One, your Savior.

Fear not, for 1 have redeemed you; 1 have called you by name, you are mine.

Presentation of the Class

Recessional

***** Preacher

President Mark Zarling

Presenter of Degrees

Dr. David Wendler

Organist

Prof. Ronald L. Shilling

Martin Luther College Choir Director

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Dr. Kermit Moldenhauer

Graduation Marshal

Michelle Gartner

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Bachelor of Science in Education Major: Early Childhood Education

Carrie A. Fritzler Deford, Ml

Kayla A. Fry Grove City, OH

Emily K. Haskell Rapid City, SD

Karis M. Kapler Mountain Home, AR

Shanna M. Padfield Shakopee, MN

David M. Wendland Beaver Dam, WI

Rachel C. Wendland Beaver Dam, WI

Bachelor of Science in Education Major: Elementary Education

Andrea L. Dom Lewiston, MN

Aaron A. Ewald Burton, Ml

Holly M. Lentz Whitelaw, WI

Jill A. Prost West Bend, WI

Jennifer M. Reiff Washington, Ml

Laura M. Spaude Antigo, Wl

Bachelor of Science in Education Major: Secondary Education

Kandi D. Schafer Allegan, Ml Communication Arts and Literature

Andrew J. Sonnenberg Waukesha, WI Mathematics

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

Renee K. Peters Weyauwega, WI

Bachelor of Science Major: Educational Studies

Timothy J. Hi ll Durand, Ml

Kent A. Duin Watertown, WI

Bachelor of Science Major: Staff Ministry

/ Ian R. Folsom The Woodlands, TX