2012-2013 - December Commencement Service

Commencement Service December 20, 2012

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MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE

MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE, New Ulm, Minnesota

Commencement Service Pictures may be taken during the processional, the distribution of diplomas, and the recessional.

Please remain seated for the processional.

Processional Hymn-Hosanna to the Coming Lord (CW 21)

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Lesson:

Luke 1 :39-55

Hymn: How Firm a Foundation (CW 416)

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Text: A Selection of Hymns, London, 1787, abr., alt.

Tune: FIRM FOUNDATION (11 11 1 l 11) Bernhard Schumacher, 1886--1978.

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Walk Boldly With Your Savior But now, this is what the LORD sayshe who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.

When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

3 For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One oflsrael, your Savior; (Isaiah 43:l-3a)

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Text: Henry Alford , 18IO- l871 , alt.

Tune: SHANTI (86 86) Marty Haugen , b. 1950 © 1984, 2006 GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Conferring of Degrees

Please reserve applause for the Presentation of the Class.

Stand

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.

All:

In bis name we pray. Amen.

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The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face to shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look on you with favor, and give you peace.

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Amen, Amen, Amen. (sung)

Be seated

Presentation of the Class

Recessional Friends and relatives of the graduates are invited to a reception in the Luther Student Center following the service. Please usher yourselves out of the sanctuary.

***** Preacher

Rev. Mark Zarling MLC President

Presenting degrees

Dr. David Wendler MLC Vice-president for Academics

Organist

Mr. Brent Nolte MLC Music Instructor

Graduation Marshal

Michelle Gartner MLC Event Coordinator

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Bachelor of Science in Education Major: Elementary Education

Paul A Hoversten Litchfield Park, AZ

Jordan M. Paustian Racine, WI

Bachelor of Science in Education Majors: Elementary Education Secondary Education

Heidi N. Leib!

Omaha, NE Mathematics

Katherine J. Rath Lake Mi lls, WI Communication Arts and Literature

Bachelor of Science Major: Educational Studies

Christiana L. Braun Neenah, WI

Sherese L. Henry St. John 's Antigua

Staff Ministry Certification

Brian L. Gulrud New Berlin, WI

Jon E. Randall Mi lwaukee, WI In Absentia

MLC Faculty Undergraduate Balge, Daniel N. Bases, Paul A. Bauer, David T. Boeder, John C. Cox, Rebecca L. Czer, Lawrence J. Danell, James C. Diets, Joyce A. Diersen, Gregory T. Dose, Brian L. Fredrich, Joel D. Gosdeck, David M. Gronholz, John H. Grubbs, Paul J. Grunwald, James R. Haar, Susan G. Hartzell, Jonathan L. Heidtke, Earl R. Hunter, Thomas N. Klindworth, Robert F. Klockziem, Roger C. Koelpin, Paul E. Lange, Douglas F. Lange, Lyle W. Lenz, Mark J. Leopold, Barbara L. Loomis, Cheryl A. Lotito, Lawrence W. Melendy, Carla E. Meyer, John E. Moldenhauer, Kermit G. Nass, Thomas P. Nolte, John P. Ohm, Ronald C. Olson, Lawrence 0.

Paustian, Mark A. Pekrul, William A. Pope, James F.

Potratz, Robert C. Roux, Jonathan A. Rupnow, Kenneth C. Schmidt, John H. Schone, Jeffrey L. Schroeder, David W. Sellnow, David D. Spurgin, Alan M. Stein, Mark A. Stelljes, Ross A. Tacke, Mark W. 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. Zari ing, Mark G.

Tutors Enderle, Jason A. Westendorf, Daniel J. Admissions Counselor Gawrisch, Daniel P. Koepke, Michael W. Adjunct Balge, Bethel A. Boeder, Bethel J. Haugen, Jennifer E. Martens, Judith L. Micheel, John H.

Nolte, Brent J. Nolte, Lanita M. Ohm, Carlotta L. Rathje, James A. Schubkegel, Joyce C. Shilling, Ronald L. Thiesfeldt, Jeneane M. Vogel, Marianne E. Wiechman, Elizabeth J. Wurster, Kathryn M. Zhang, Tingting

Graduate Abrego, Michelle A. Angell, Carol A. Boehlke, Paul R. DuFore, Joseph D. Gostchock, Scott A. Grunwald, James R. Gulczynski, Dennis F. Hanneman, Daryl B. Heiden, Delores E. 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, Carrie F. Pfeifer, Gene R. Plath, LeDell D. Potratz, Gail M. Spurgin, Alan M. Tess, Paul A. Wendler, David 0.

Whaley, Cynthia E.

MLC Governing Board Rev. Michael A. Woldt, Chairman Mr. Keith R. Bowe Mr. Jonathan J. Hahm Rev. Jonathan J. Kolander Mr. Dale L. Krause Mr. Stephen D. Loehr Rev. Michael J. Otterstatter Mr. Timothy A. Petermann Mr. Barry Y. Price Rev. Duane A. Rodewald

Mr. Steven J. Rosenbaum, Secretary Mr. William E. Steinbrenner Rev. Jeffrey D. Wegner

Advisory Rev. Charles F. Degner, MN District President Mr. Randy E. Matter, Board Appointed Advisory Rev. Paul T. Prange, BME Administrator Rev. Mark G. Schroeder, WELS President Rev. Mark G. Zarling, MLC President