2016-2017 - Commencement Service and Call Service

Commencement Service Call Service

May 13, 2017

MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE, New Ulm, Minnesota

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

Dear sisters and brothers in our risen 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 believe, 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 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.

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 of us as we live in the light of his grace, to his glory, and for the good of his Church!

In our risen Lord Christ, President Mark G. Zarling *** Mission of Martin Luther College

The mission of Martin Luther College is to train a corps of Christian witnesses who are qualified to meet the ministry needs of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) and who are competent to proclaim the Word of God faithfully and in accord with the Lutheran Confessions in the Book of Concord.

To meet the current ministry needs of the WELS, Martin Luther College • Prepares men for pastoral training at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary; • Prepares men and women for service as teachers and staff ministers in the synod’s churches, schools, and other institutions; • Prepares men and women for other church ministries, both full and part-time, responding to the needs of the WELS; • Prepares international students for ministry in partnership with WELS mission fields; and • Provides programs of continuing education that meet the ministerial needs of the WELS.

To the glory of God and for the good of his Church Explanation of attire Welcome to the 2017 Commencement Service at Martin Luther College. You will see graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree, others with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and still others with a Master of Science in Education degree. This year 18 persons have completed the master’s program of which 17 are able to be present today. Since its inception in 2005 there are 111 graduates in the masters program.

Academic apparel worn by faculty and graduates in any college setting has its origins in the Middle Ages. Because most universities grew out of church schools, both faculty and students wore clothing that was based upon monastic dress and that reflected the need for warmth in the unheated stone colleges.

Wearing of such apparel is an adiaphoron, something neither commanded nor forbidden by our Lord in his Word. In Christian freedom we can choose to follow such academic traditions or not.

In this Commencement, the MLC faculties will visibly demonstrate that freedom: Our graduate faculty has chosen to wear academic apparel, and our undergraduate faculty has chosen not to.

By a miracle of the Holy Spirit, professors in both faculties have humbly submitted their lives and their educational achievements to Christ for the advancement of his kingdom. Although they no doubt could garner more reputation and remuneration in public settings, they have given their time and talents to train students at MLC for gospel service, to the glory of God and for the good of his Church. They have servant hearts.

Though 97 percent of them have advanced degrees, the undergraduate faculty wears normal attire to emphasize that we train students not just for academic achievement but for ministry. The graduate faculty wears apparel that emphasizes lifelong learning, done to God’s glory and in submission to the gospel we proclaim.

For our baccalaureate graduates, the color of the tassel indicates the field of study: light blue indicates a Bachelor of Science in Education; red and black indicates a Bachelor of Arts degree.

The hood is worn by our master’s graduates. The colors indicate the area of study and the colors of MLC. The graduate faculty wears apparel with colors that indicate not only area of study but also the degree-granting institution.

Two percent of our student body is from foreign countries, fellow Christians in our fellowship who seek to prepare for the ministry. What a privilege for MLC to serve these Christians. This year one graduate is from a foreign country and will wear a stole with the colors and insignia of her respective homeland. May the stole be a vivid reminder that Jesus said “all nations” in the great commission entrusted to his church.

God has given these gifts to us, to his glory and for the good of the church. SDG

MLC Faculty Undergraduate Baganz, Peter A. Balge, Daniel N. Bases, Paul A. Bauer, David T. Boeder, John C. Carlovsky, James D. Clemons, Benjamin P. Cox, Rebecca L. Czer, Lawrence J. Danell, James C. Diels, Joyce A. Diersen, Gregory T. Dose, Brian L. Fenske, Daniel J. Fredrich, Joel D. Gawrisch, Daniel P. Grubbs, Paul J. Grunwald, James R. Hanneman, Daryl B. Hartzell, Jonathan L. Heidtke, Earl R. Hennig, Brian K. Hennig, Grace A. Hirschmann, Craig R. Holzhueter, Greg A. Hunter, Thomas N. Klindworth, Robert F. Koelpin, Paul E. Krause, Jennifer L. Lange, Douglas F. Loomis, Cheryl A. Lotito, Lawrence W. Mehlberg, Jennifer A. Meyer, John E. Moldenhauer, Kermit G. Nass, Thomas P. Ohm, Ronald C. Olson, Lawrence O. Otterstatter, Michael J. Paustian, Mark A. Pearson, Matthew S. Pekrul, William A.

Pope, James F. Roux, Jonathan A. Rupnow, Kenneth C. Schaefer, Jonathan M. Scharf, David G. Schmidt, John H. Schmudlach, Scott D. Schone, Jeffrey L. Schwartz, Tingting Z. Sellnow, David D. Smith, Adrian R. Spurgin, Alan M. Starr, Richard D. Stein, Mark A. Stelljes, Ross A. Tacke, Mark W. Tess, Paul A. Thiesfeldt, Steven R. Unke, James M. Unke, Lori L. Wessel, Keith C. Whaley, Cynthia E. Wiechman, Jeffery P. Wurster, Miles B. Zarling, Mark G. Instructor Buelow, Julius A. Admissions Counselor Roekle, David J. Tutors Crass, Isaac M. Wordell, Nathan A. Adjunct Balge, Bethel A. Barthels, Anthony J. Boeder, Bethel J. Czer, Ramona M. Gunderson, John C. Haugen, Jennifer E.

Hopp, Brian P. Martens, Judith L. Meissner, Erin J. Ohm, Carlotta L. Roemhildt, Daniel T. Schubkegel, Joyce C. Shilling, Ronald L. Thiesfeldt, Jeneane M. Vogel, Marianne E. Wagner, Wayne L. Wiechman, Elizabeth J. Graduate Bakken, Richard E. Boehlke, Paul R. Ehlers, Rachel M. Enser, Tracey L. Grunwald, James R. Gulczynski, Dennis F. Hanneman, Daryl B. Holtz, Lowell E. Johnson, Daniel W. Klindworth, Robert F. Kolander, John D. Kremer, Kenneth J. Lemke, Jeffrey C. Lienig, Alanna M. Melendy, Carla E. Meyer, John E. Olson, Lawrence O. Pfeifer, Carrie F. Pfeifer, Gene R. Potratz, Gail M. Ramsey, Stephanie L. Rogers, Leslie L. Rouech, Kristina E. Sallquist, Julie A. Schmidt, Jason E. Spurgin, Alan M. Tess, Paul A. Wendler, David O. Whaley, Cynthia E.

Wiechman, Jeffery P.

MLC Governing Board Rev. Michael A. Woldt, Chairman Mr. Joe E. Archer Rev. Jonathan J. Kolander Mr. Dale L. Krause Rev. Michael A. Lindemann Mr. Timothy A. Petermann Mr. Barry V. Price Mr. Steven J. Rosenbaum, Secretary Rev. Duane C. Schmeichel Rev. Michael J. Seifert

Mr. David J. Uhlhorn Mr. Michael S. Valleau Mr. Steven T. Vasold 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

Commencement Service 10:00 a.m.

Please remain seated for the processional.

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

Processional Stand

M:

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

C:

And also with you. (spoken)

M:

O give thanks unto the Lord, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him, tell of all his wonderful works!

C:

The works of the Lord are great and glorious. His name is worthy of praise!

M:

O Father most holy, gather us together in the name of Jesus whom the saints and angels adore as the Lamb on his throne and whose name is above every name, that all we do might be done at your bidding, filled with your grace, directed by your wisdom, accomplished to your glory.

C:

The works of the Lord are great and glorious. His love endures forever!

M:

O Father most gracious, bring us together in the name of Jesus, that in him we might be a spiritual temple, founded on him and built together as living stones; that in him we might offer to you the spiritual service of praise and thanksgiving, of lives lived in your love, of proclaiming your words and works, and of sharing your gifts to us.

C:

The works of the Lord are great and glorious. Tell of all his wonderful deeds!

M:

O Father eternal, you have sent out an invitation; you have prepared a great feast that all might enter the courts of your presence and the mansions of your paradise. Grant to us your blessing and peace, that we may be witnesses of your truth, the reflection of your glory, and the ambassadors of your kingdom.

C:

The works of the Lord are great and glorious. May our mouths be filled with his praise!

M:

To you, O Father, together with the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God from all eternity and to all eternity, be glory, wisdom, power, and dominion forever.

C:

Amen and amen!

Sing Oh, that I had a thousand voices To praise my God with thousand tongues!

My heart, which in the Lord rejoices, Would then proclaim in grateful songs To all, wherever I might be, What great things God has done for me.

Lord, I will tell, while I am living, Your love and grace with every breath And greet each morning with thanksgiving Until my heart is still in death, And, when at last my lips grow cold, Your praise shall in my sighs be told.

Be seated

Lesson—Deuteronomy 31:7-8

What Then?

John Ferguson

What then? What then are we to say about these things?

If God is for us, who is against us?

Who will separate us from the love of Christ?

Will hardship, distress, persecution, famine, nakedness, peril, or sword?

No! In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

What then are we to say about these things?

My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness.

No merit of my own I claim but wholly lean on Jesus' name.

On Christ, the solid Rock I stand. All other ground is sinking sand.

Lesson—1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Hymn See p. 8 in service folder

Lord, You Call Us

Sermon

John 16:33

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.

Courage for the Commission

Presentation of Diplomas

Please reserve applause for the Presentation of the Class of 2017, which occurs after the Blessing.

Stand Prayer Minister:

Heavenly Father, we praise you for the gospel of our salvation, and for giving your Church men and women who are qualified to serve in the public ministry of the gospel. We pray especially for our graduates who have successfully completed their course of study at this college of ministry.

Graduates:

Lord, be with us as we serve in the future. 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:

Bless those who will enter your ministry as teachers and staff ministers with the boldness to speak the mysteries of your gospel. Give those who will continue their preparation for the pastoral ministry at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary patience and diligence. Provide those who will be serving as lay members in your congregations or in international fields with opportunities to use their training and special gifts to serve your kingdom.

All:

Empower all of us to bring honor and glory to your name.

Minister:

Gracious Lord, continue to bless Martin Luther College with instructors who recognize Jesus Christ as wisdom’s highest treasure, and with students who are committed to preparing themselves for the public ministry of your Church.

Faculty and Students:

Lord, all we have comes from you. Help us use our talents and energies in joyful service to you.

Minister:

Lord God, watch over the lives of all your people. Cause the faith you have planted in our hearts to fill our lips with your praise that we may share Jesus’ love with all 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.

Blessing M:

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

C:

Amen. (spoken)

Peace I Leave With You Peace I leave with you, peace I give to you.

Not as the world gives I give to you.

Peace I give to you.

Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Amen.

Rene Clausen

Announcements

Presentation of the Class of 2017

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. Paul Koelpin MLC Faculty Secretary Preacher Rev. Mark Zarling MLC President Assisting with the distribution of diplomas

Organist

Martin Luther College Choir Conductor

Graduation Marshal

Dr. Jeff Wiechman MLC Vice President for Academic Affairs Prof. Craig Hirschmann MLC Music Division Prof. Adrian Smith MLC Music Division Michelle Gartner MLC Event Coordinator

Lord, You Call Us

Text: Sts. 1-3, 5, Steven P. Mueller, 2010 St. 4, Collect for Evening Prayer, paraphrased by Steven P. Mueller. All text copyright © 2010 Steven P. Mueller; Administered by Birnamwood Publications / MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by Permission.

Tune: JOYOUS LIGHT, Marty Haugen, b. 1950.

Copyright ©1987 by GIA Publications, Inc., 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. www.giamusic.com 800.442.1358.

All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Setting: Michael Burkhardt, Copyright © 2012 by GIA Publications, Inc. Published under exclusive license by MorningStar Music Publishers/Birnamwood Publications (ASCAP).

International Service The following graduates have elected international service in various parts of the world: Jacob Colvin - Southeast Asia Christopher Dean - Southeast Asia Aimee Duncan - Antigua Linden Jahns - Southeast Asia Jonathon Medico - Southeast Asia Joseph Neuberger - Southeast Asia Stephanie Rockhoff - Antigua

The listing of those who were assigned calls will be handed out after the call service.

Bachelor of Arts

Conifer L. Berg Appleton, WI

Lucas P. Callies Mayville, WI

Jacob M. Colvin Watertown, WI

Michael A. Dey Bay City, MI

Yaffet Gabayehu Lewis Center, OH

Isaac P. Hayes Laveen, AZ

Thomas J. Keller Thiensville, WI

Jonathan D. Kock Mequon, WI

Seth R. Krueger Lake Orion, MI

Jonathan M. Lehmann Janesville, WI

Jason P. Lindemann Egg Harbor, WI

Martin J. Loescher Jackson, WI

Adam D. Marley Midlothian, VA

Joseph G. Neuberger Appleton, WI

Erich W. Neumann Adrian, MI

Dominick C. Olson Inver Grove Heights, MN

Christopher M. Pflughoeft Germantown, WI

Caleb M. Rothfuss Bay City, MI

Caleb P. Schaewe Bay City, MI

Daniel R. Schmidt, Jr. Ixonia, WI

Darian M. Schnose Tawas City, MI

Michael J. Schrimpf Oronoco, MN

Philip D. Schroeder Watertown, WI

Zachary C. Semmann Grafton, WI

Jonah J. Siegel Wautoma, WI

Matthew J. Steinfeldt Dakota, MN

Tyler J. Zeamer De Pere, WI

Jacob A. Zietlow Montello, WI

Jacob C. Shepherd Aurora, CO

Seminary Certification

Benjamin J. Balge Milwaukee, WI

Roger H. Emmons, Jr. Leesville, LA

Matthew J. Swanson Rochester, MN

Mark W. Zondag Tomsk, Russia

Bachelor of Science in Education Major: Early Childhood Education

Abbie L. Brown Watertown, SD

Allison M. Dorn Crete, IL

Kali E. Gross Oconomowoc, WI

Louisa M. Kahrs Clatonia, NE

Emily R. Neeb Gilbert, AZ

Monica L. Pappenfuss Watertown, WI

Stephanie N. Rockhoff Kenosha, WI

Bethany A. Waldschmidt Greenfield, WI

Miranda J. Loduha Jackson, WI

Bachelor of Science in Education Major: Elementary Education

Julia A. Barthels Mishicot, WI

Matthew J. Behm Beaver Dam, WI

Carlene R. Braun New London, WI

Allan L. Caldwell-Boeder Manitowoc, WI

Lauren E. Donovan Waukesha, WI

Nicole M. Gawel Milwaukee, WI

Sarah G. Hackbarth Lake Mills, WI

Ryan E. Henning New Ulm, MN

Meryl C. Hirsch Norfolk, NE

Charlotte A. Huebner Sun Prairie, WI

Linden L. Jahns Markesan, WI

Bethany J. Kneser West Allis, WI

Olivia A. Knudsen Arcadia, WI

Abigail R. Koelpin New Ulm, MN

Matthew P. Lange Bowling Green, OH

Alyssa K. Maertz Watertown, SD

Aaron J. Markgraf Cincinnati, OH

Justin T. Marshall Dickinson, TX

Madeline B. McMullen Roland, IA

Alana M. Mittelstadt Lake Elmo, MN

Emily C. Ray New Ulm, MN

Erick K. Schalo Bloomington, MN

Mariah K. Schoof New Ulm, MN

Sarah C. Schulte La Valle, WI

Magdalen N. Schwartz La Crosse, WI

Joseph D. Shiery San Marcos, CA

Caitlin M. Smith Westland, MI

Joel R. Sonntag Milwaukee, WI

Elizabeth M. Sweigard Norfolk, NE

Courtney H. Teeples Tampa, FL

Matthew P. Tessmer Winthrop, MN

Micah R. Wendt Onalaska, WI

Katie J. Wentker Mishicot, WI

Megan M. Wenzel Appleton, WI

Luke T. Zeamer De Pere, WI

Bachelor of Science in Education Major: Secondary Education

Nathan L. Guhl Jackson, WI Chemistry

Holly R. Marquardt Luke M. Rosenbaum Guntur, India Wildomar, CA Communication Arts & Literature Mathematics/Physical Education

Martin Santos Seattle, WA Social Studies

Calla J. Schoch La Crosse, WI Chemistry/Life Science

Bachelor of Science in Education Majors: K-12 Music K-12 Physical Education K-12 Spanish

Phillip G. Bunkowske Watertown, SD Physical Education

Maria K. Wilson Camp Verde, AZ Physical Education

Shannon E. Eggers West Bend, WI Instrumental Music

William C. Geisz Wheat Ridge, CO Spanish

Kyle R. Melso Brookfield, WI Spanish

Joshua M. Severeid Federal Way, WA Instrumental & Vocal Music

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

Karlie L. Kohlmeier Manitowoc, WI

Lisa M. Koschnitzke Jackson, WI

Megan E. Rabbers Stevensville, MI

Na Bin Song Seoul, South Korea

Ashley N. Kuschel Soldiers Grove, WI

Esther E. Martens Cross Plains, WI

Maria A. Prange Burlington, WI

Bachelor of Science in Education Majors: Elementary Education Secondary Education

Jarred D. Beduze Watertown, WI Spanish

Todd W. Brassow Saginaw, MI Physical Education

Brooke L. DeAnda Janesville, WI Spanish

Aimee L. Duncan Mechanicville, NY Life Science

Lauren E. Ewings Lakeville, MN Communication Arts & Literature

Paul T. Habermann Manitowoc, WI Life Science

Emma I. Hirsch Manhattan, KS Social Studies

Lindsay A. Hughes West Bend, WI Life Science

Sarah E. Koelpin Green Bay, WI Spanish

Lucas G. Krogmann Iron Ridge, WI Vocal Music

Sarah M. Krueger Round Rock, TX Social Studies

Carl D. Manske Appleton, WI Mathematics

Kaylee A. Messman Two Rivers, WI Communication Arts & Literature

Leah J. Nass Manitowoc, WI Life Science

Rachel E. Nitz Sanford, MI Communication Arts & Literature

Benjamin M. Olsen Spooner, WI Spanish

Magdalena J. Petermann Saginaw, MI Vocal Music

Gina L. Radue Waukesha, WI Mathematics

Jeffrey B. Rick La Valle, WI Social Studies

Luke J. Rothe New Berlin, WI Social Studies

Hannah J. Schmidt Fond du Lac, WI Physical Education

Aaron W. Schwartz La Crosse, WI Physics

Hope J. Werre Sun Prairie, WI Instrumental & Vocal Music

Amber M. Zibrowski Mankato, MN Mathematics

Seth D. Zoellner Eden Prairie, MN Life Science

Bachelor of Science in Education Majors: Elementary Education Staff Ministry

Kristoffer K. Kuschel Mukwonago, WI

Michael G. Martens New Ulm, MN

Bachelor of Science Major: Educational Studies

Colin E. Bahmer Santa Clarita, CA

Christopher R. Dean Edna, TX

Cheyenne N. Lehman Midland, MI

Jonathan P. Medico Sarasota, FL

Sophia M. Petermann Saginaw, MI

Completing Certificate Program Evangelism

Mentoring and Coaching

Armand E. Occhetti, Sr. The Villages, FL

Heidi M. Zabel Fond du Lac, 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 four emphases: instruction, leadership, special education, and educational technology.

Coral L. Cady La Crosse, WI Instruction Emphasis

Casey J. De Frain Phoenix, AZ Educational Technology Emphasis

Current service: Kingdom Workers Nusa TenggaraTimor, Indonesia Southeast Asia Health and Education Coordinator, 2014-

Current service: Saint Mark's Lutheran School Watertown, WI Teacher/Technology Director, 2008-

Previous service: Concordia International School Hanoi, Vietnam Teacher, 2010-2014

Other degree: BSEd, Martin Luther College 2008

Sekolah Pelita Harapan Lippo Karawaci, Indonesia Teacher/Music Director, 1999-2001; 2002-2010 St. Paul Lutheran School New Ulm, MN Teacher/Choir/Music, 1986-1999; 2001-2002 California Lutheran High School Wildomar, CA Choir/Music/Dorm Supervisor, 1985-1986 Other degree: BSEd, Dr. Martin Luther College 1985

Jeffrey O. Dorn Sturtevant, WI Special Education Emphasis

Current service: Shoreland Lutheran High School Somers, WI Guidance Director, 2008Previous service: Morning Star Lutheran School Jackson, WI Principal/Teacher, 2001-2008 Bethany Lutheran School Kenosha, WI Principal/Teacher, 1994-2001 Christ-St. John's Lutheran School West Salem, WI Principal/Teacher, 1986-1994 Other degree: BSEd, Dr. Martin Luther College 1986

Mollie E. Dorn Redding, CA Instruction Emphasis in Absentia

Current service: Mount Calvary Lutheran School Redding, CA Early Childhood Education Director/Teacher, 2012Other degree: BSEd, Martin Luther College 2012

Matthew J. Grow Sturtevant, WI Leadership Emphasis

Current service: Shoreland Lutheran High School Somers, WI Teacher/Athletic Director, 2014Previous service: First Lutheran School Elkhorn, WI Principal/Teacher, 1999-2014 Other degree: BSEd, Martin Luther College 1999

William S. Hinz Pickett, WI Leadership Emphasis

Kate L. Krieger New Ulm, MN Instruction Emphasis

Philip A. Kurbis Miramar, FL Instruction Emphasis

Current service: St. Paul Lutheran School Fort Atkinson, WI Principal, 2013-

Current service: Prairie Winds Middle School Mankato, MN Teacher, 2016-

Current service: Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral, FL Technology, 2015-

Previous service: Trinity Lutheran School Jenera, OH Principal/Teacher, 2008-2013

Previous service: Claude & Stella Parson Elementary School Las Vegas, NV Teacher, 2015-2016

Previous service: Faith Lutheran School Tacoma, WA Teacher/Athletic Director/ Technology Director, 2012-2015

Clyde C. Cox Elementary School Las Vegas, NV Teacher, 2014-2015

East Fork Lutheran School Whiteriver, AZ Teacher, 2009-2012

St. John Lutheran School Mukwonago, WI Teacher, 2011-2014

Other degree: BSEd, Martin Luther College 2009

Emanuel Redeemer Lutheran School Brockway, MI Principal/Teacher/Athletic Director, 2004-2008 Other degree: BSEd, Martin Luther College 2004

Divine Savior Lutheran Academy Doral, FL Teacher, 2010-2011 Other degree: BSEd, Martin Luther College 2010

Allen M. Labitzky Crystal, MN Leadership Emphasis

Kenneth A. Lehman La Crosse, WI Instruction Emphasis

Current service: King of Grace Lutheran School Golden Valley, MN Principal, 2001-

Current service: First Lutheran School La Crosse, WI Teacher/Athletic Director/Choir Director/Organist, 1995-

Previous service: King of Grace Lutheran School Golden Valley, MN Director of Family Ministries, 1995-2001 Other degree: BS, Wisconsin Lutheran College 1987 MA, Marquette University 1990

Previous service: Bethlehem Lutheran School Hortonville, WI Teacher/Athletic Director/ Organist, 1987-1995 Immanuel Lutheran School Greenville, WI Teacher/Coach/Choir Director, 1984-1985 Other degree: BSEd, Dr. Martin Luther College 1984

Sharon A. Mundt Appleton, WI Instruction Emphasis

Matthew D. Oppermann West Bend, WI Leadership Emphasis

Current service: Fox Valley Lutheran High School Appleton, WI Teacher/Theater Director, 1999-

Current service: Bay Pines Lutheran School Seminole, FL Principal/Teacher, 2015-

Previous service: Shoreland Lutheran High School Somers, WI Teacher/Coach/Theater Director, 1992-1999

Previous service: Friedens Lutheran School Kenosha, WI Principal/Teacher, 2007-2015

Samuel Lutheran School Marshall, MN Teacher/Coach, 1987-1992 Other degree: BSEd, Dr. Martin Luther College 1987

Other degree: BSEd, Martin Luther College 2007

Timothy S. Payne Newburg, WI Leadership Emphasis

Current service: St. John's Lutheran School Newburg, WI Principal/Teacher, 2015Previous service: St. Paul Lutheran School Bangor, WI Principal/Teacher, 2008-2015 Other degree: BSEd, Martin Luther College 2008

Anne M. Starr New Ulm, MN Special Education Emphasis

Current service: Martin Luther College Admissions Office New Ulm, MN Administrative Assistant, 2014Previous service: St. Philip Lutheran School Milwaukee, WI Teacher, 2013-2014 Other degree: BSEd, Martin Luther College 2012

David J. Uhlhorn Manitowoc, WI Educational Technology Emphasis

Jill A. Wolf Cottage Grove, WI Special Education Emphasis

Current service: Manitowoc Lutheran High School Manitowoc, WI Teacher/Athletic Director, 1999-

Current service: St. John's Lutheran School Jefferson, WI Teacher, 2012-

Other degree: BSEd, Martin Luther College 1999

Other degree: BSEd, Martin Luther College 2011

Landon J. Zacharyasz Appleton, WI Leadership Emphasis

Seth J. Zimmermann Stillwater, MN Leadership Emphasis

Current service: Mount Olive Lutheran School Appleton, WI Principal, 2015-

Current service: Salem Lutheran School Stillwater, MN Principal, 2011-

Previous service: Mount Olive Lutheran School Appleton, WI Teacher/Athletic Director, 2011-2015

Previous service: Salem Lutheran School Stillwater, MN Teacher, 1999-2011

Other degree: BSEd, Martin Luther College 2011

East Fork Lutheran High School Whiteriver, AZ Emergency Teacher, 1997 Other degree: BSEd, Martin Luther College 1999

Call Service 2:30 p.m.

Hymn—Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest

Text: attr. Rhabanus Maurus, 776-856; tr. Edward Caswall, 1814-78 Tune: Geistliche lieder auffs new gebessert, Wittenberg, 1533

Stand to sing the final stanza of the hymn M:

Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, who minister in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord.

C:

Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.

Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.

M:

Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.

C:

Sing to him, sing praise to him, tell of all his wonderful acts.

M:

I will sing of the love of the Lord forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.

C:

I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you established your faithfulness in heaven itself.

M:

May the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth, bless us.

C:

God will bless us, and all the ends of the earth will fear him.

M:

Lord God, source of all abiding knowledge, through Word and Sacrament you both enlighten the minds and sanctify the lives of those you draw to your service. Pour out your Spirit on the men and women who present themselves for assignment this day. Give them joy as they receive a call from you and your people, and grant them confidence to proclaim your grace with faithfulness and zeal. By their teaching and life let your kingdom come and your will be done; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever.

C:

Amen. (spoken)

Be seated

Lesson—2 Corinthians 1:14—2:6

Hymn—How Firm a Foundation

CWS 768 Text: A Selection of Hymns, London, 1787, alt.

Tune, Setting: Traditional American melody, Caldwell’s Union Harmony, 1837

How firm a foundation, O saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent Word!

What more can he say than to you he has said Who unto the Savior for refuge have fled?

“Fear not, I am with you. Oh, be not dismayed; For I am your God and will still give you aid; I’ll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand, Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.

“The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose, I will not, I will not desert to his foes.

That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I’ll never, no never, no never forsake!

“When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie, My grace all sufficient shall be your supply.

The flames will not hurt you; I only design Your dross to consume and your gold to refine.

“Throughout all their lifetime my people shall prove My sov’reign, eternal, unchangeable love, And then, when gray hair shall their temples adorn, Like lambs they shall still on my shoulders be borne.”

Sermon

Exodus 4:10-12 Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.”

The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”

Called and Qualified

Choir—Lord God, You Have Called Your Servants

Music by Aaron McDermid

Lord God, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending; by paths as yet untrod, through perils unknown.

Give us faith to go out with courage, not knowing where we go, but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Reading of Assignments

Hymn—Holy God, We Praise Your Name

CW 278:1,4 Katholisches Gesangbuch, Vienna, 1774 tr. Clarence A. Walworth, 1820–1900

Holy God, we praise your name; Lord of all, we bow before you.

All on earth your scepter claim; All in heav’n above adore you.

Infinite your vast domain, Everlasting is your reign.

Holy Father, holy Son, Holy Spirit, three we name you; Though in essence only one, Undivided God we claim you, Then, adoring, bend the knee And confess the mystery.

Prayer M:

Almighty God, look with favor on those whom you have called to minister to your people. Fill them with faithfulness to your teaching and clothe them with holiness of life, that they may joyfully serve to the glory of your name and for the benefit of your Church; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C:

Amen. (spoken)

Blessing M:

The Lord bless you and keep you.

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

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

C:

Amen. Amen. Amen. (sung)

Hymn—God’s Word Is Our Great Heritage

CW 293 Text: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872 tr. Ole G. Belsheim, 1861-1925 Tune: Friedrich O. Reuter, 1863-1924

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. Amen.

***** Presiding Minister

Rev. Mark Zarling MLC President

Preacher

Rev. John Boeder MLC Campus Pastor

Reading of Assignments

Rev. Mark Schroeder WELS President

Organist

Martin Luther College Choir Conductor

Prof. Craig Hirschmann MLC Music Division Dr. Kermit Moldenhauer MLC Music Division

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. O 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.