1999-2000 - Mid-year Graduation by Martin Luther College

Mid-year Graduation

MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE

December 16, 1999 9:30 a.m.

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Psalm 96 All will sing the Refrain as indicated. The choir will sing the verses.

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Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord all the earth. Declare his glory among the nations his marvelous deeds among all peoples. Worship the LoRD in the splendor of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth. Cong:

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Say among the nations, The Lord reigns; he will judge the peoples with equity. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples in his truth. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as_it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. Cong:

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MID-YEAR GRADUATES OF

MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE December 16, 1999

Timothy R. Schmeling Mankato.MN Bachelor of Arts

Scott A. Schwertfeger Mankato, MN Bachelor of Arts

DawnM. Bock NewUlm,MN B.S. in Education

Jeffrey K. Falck Suffolk, VA B.S. in Education

Brandi L. Fauver Bay City, MI B.S. in Education

Aimee G. Hardman Ringle, WI B.S. in Education

Amy L. Kneser West Allis, WI B.S. in Education

Randall J. T. Macdonald Tacoma, WA B.S. in Education

Todd D. Gorsline NewUlm,MN B.S. in Education - STEP

Koreen B. Koehler Lafayette, MN B.S. in Education

Katherine L. Vitale Monroe,MI B.S. in Education

J une! A. Korth Greenville, W1 B.S. in Education

Michael A. Marquardt NewU!m, MN B.S. in Education - STEP

BACHELOR OF ARTS Schmeling, Timothy R., Mankato, MN

Schwertfeger, Scott A., Mankato, MN

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Bock, Dawn M., New Ulm, MN Falck, Jeffrey K., Suffolk, VA Fauver, Brandi L., Bay City, MI Hardman, Aimee G., Ringle, WI Kneser, Amy L., West Allis, \VI

Koehler; Koreen B., Lafayette, MN Korth, Junel A., Greenville, WI Macdonald, Randall]. T., Tacoma, WA Vitale, Katherine L., Monroe, MI

ELEMENTARY-SECONDARY EDUCATION Music Marquardt, Michael A., New Ulm, MN

Physical Education Gorsline, Todd D., New Ulm, MN

RECOMMENDED FOR SYNOD CERTIFICATION Early Childhood Teachers Durkee, Elytta M., Sun Prairie, WI Hansen, Barbara]., Kiel, WI Nurnberger, Patricia A., Haslett, MI

Elementary Teacher Warning, Kimberly A., Greendale, WI

Secondary and Postsecondary Teachers Beyer, Keith D., Wauwatosa, WI Fenske, David E., Lake Mills, WI Haviland, Susan N., Lake Mills, WI Kohler, Joanne R., Saginaw, MI

Lesson: -

Luke 12:1-12

Choral Response: Sermon:

"To Thee My Heart I Offer" setting by Ralph Schultz

Philippians 4: 10-13

GOD'S CARE IS A CERTAINTY IN CHRIST I. God will use you to care for his people 2. God will use his people to take care of you Stand

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We praise you, 0 God, we acclaim you as Lord; au creation worships you,

To you all angels, all the pow'rs of heav'n,

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cherubim and seraphim, sing in end-less praise: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of

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Conferring of Degrees

Please reserve applause until the Presentation of the Class

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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 good and the bad, the joys and the sorrows of life. Keep us from sin and comfort us with your Word.

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 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.

Benediction M: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Be seated

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Presentation of the Mid-year Graduating Class of 1999 Recessional Friends and relatives of the graduates are invited to a receptio11 ill the Luther Student Centerfollowillg the service.

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Presiding Minister .. • ... . .. .... .. . .. .... . . . .... . . .... . .. . . . . .. . ..President Theodore Olsen Preacher . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . ... . . . .. ..... . .. .... . . . .. . ........ . ..Vice-president Jeffrey Schone Degree presenters .................. . . . .. . ... . ..... . . . . . . .. .. . ....President Theodore Olsen Vice-president Arthur Schulz Vice-president Jerald Plitzuweit Organist .. . ...... . . . ... . .. . . . . ..... . ... . .... . . . . .. . ... .. .. . . ... .Professor Edward Meyer College Choir Director .. ........ . .. ......... . .... . . . . . . .. . . ... ..Professor Roger Hermanson