2014-2015 - December Commencement Service

Commencement Service December 18, 2014

MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE, New Ulm, Minnesota

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

Please remain seated for the processional.

Processional Hymn—Lo, He Comes With Clouds Descending

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O Lord, open my lips.

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Hasten to save me, O God.

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Behold the King comes: let us worship him.

Be seated

Lesson — Exodus 15:13-18 In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed.

In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.

The nations will hear and tremble; anguish will grip the people of Philistia.

The chiefs of Edom will be terrified, the leaders of Moab will be seized with trembling, the people of Canaan will melt away; terror and dread will fall on them.

By the power of your arm they will be as still as a stone— until your people pass by, LORD, until the people you bought pass by.

You will bring them in and plant them on the mountain of your inheritance— the place, LORD, you made for your dwelling, the sanctuary, Lord, your hands established.

“The LORD reigns for ever and ever.”

Choral Response Hosanna to the Son of David

Music by Thomas Weelkes, 1576-1623

Hosanna to the Son of David.

Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna, thou that sittest in the highest heaven, Hosanna in excelsis Deo.

Stand

The Gospel — Mark 1:16-20 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him.

When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.

Be seated

Hymn—I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

Sermon — Isaiah 30:21 Listen Carefully to the Voice that Cares!

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”

Choral Response One Faith, One Hope, One Lord Music by Craig Courtney

Text based on Ephesians 4:4-6, 13

One faith, one hope, one Lord, one church for which he died, One voice, one song we lift in praise to him who was and is and shall be evermore.

There is one body, one spirit, as you were called to one hope.

One Lord, one baptism and faith, one God and Father of all.

Though we be many people, diverse with various gifts, We are given to each other for the unity of faith, That we grow in the knowledge of the Son of God, in the fullness of Christ.

Conferring of Degrees Please reserve applause for the Presentation of the Class.

Choral Response Nunc dimittis from Truro Canticles

Text from Book of Common Prayer, 1662 (PD) Music by Philip W.J. Stopford

Lord, lettest thou thy servant depart in peace; for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; to be a light to lighten the Gentiles: and to be the glory of thy people Israel.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

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:

Faculty & Students:

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.

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 his name we pray. Amen.

Minister:

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

All:

Amen. (sung)

Hymn—God’s Word is Our Great Heritage God's Word is our great heritage And shall be ours forever; To spread its light from age to age Shall be our chief endeavor.

Through life it guides our way; In death it is our stay.

Lord, grant, while worlds endure, We keep its teachings pure Throughout all generations.

Be seated

Presentation of the Graduates, December 2014 Recessional Following the recessional, please usher yourselves out of the sanctuary.

Service Participants Preacher

Presenting degrees

Rev. Mark Zarling President, MLC Dr. Jeff Wiechman Vice-President for Academics, MLC

Organist

Dr. Brent Nolte Instructor of Music, MLC

College Choir Conductor

Dr. Kermit Moldenhauer Professor of Music, MLC

Graduation Marshal

Michelle Gartner Event Coordinator, MLC

Bachelor of Science in Education Major: Early Childhood Education

Carrie A. Fleischmann Austin, MN

Kirsten M. Michael Bainbridge Island, WA

Molly F. Ulland Waterford, WI

Brittany L. Rue Racine, WI

Bachelor of Science in Education Major: Elementary Education

Hannah H. Hackbarth Lake Mills, WI

Josiah E. Jahns Rosendale, WI

Luke J. Schwecke Lake Mills, WI

Lynn M. Marggraf Sussex, WI

Bachelor of Science in Education Majors: Elementary Education Secondary Education

Aaron E. Luedtke Troutville, VA Social Studies

Douglas M. Peavy Muskego, WI Social Studies

Hannah M. Zabel Fond du Lac, WI Social Studies

Rachel E. Veith Lake Mills, WI Social Studies

Bachelor of Science Major: Educational Studies

Samuel R. Birner Davison, MI

Morgan A. Jacob Saginaw, MI

Nathaniel M. Solofra Phoenix, AZ (in Absentia)

Rachel L. Van Mun Appleton, WI

Completing Additional Degree Elementary Education Tracy K. Halter Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Completing Certificate Program Chaplain Sarah L. Allerding Redford, MI