2005-2006 - Commencement Service - Pictorial & Call Service by Martin Luther College

Commencem ent Service Pictorial & Call Service

May 20, 2006

MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE, New Ulm, Minnesota

Message from the President Dear Family and Friends of Martin Luther College, What an exciting time to be on the campus of MLC, your college of ministry. Another generation of heralds graduate and we implore the Lord of the Church to hold his protecting hand over them as they follow his lead to wherever it is he will take them. May they, prepared for proclamation, spread his saving gospel in all places and at all times. This afternoon we welcome you to the Call Service at 2:30 p.m. in the Luther Student Center gymnasium. We pray that our Lord will use and bless those assigned as gifts to his church. May our gracious Savior continue to bring men and women to Martin Luther College to pursue the goal of public ministry to his glory and the benefit of his church. We thank the families of our graduates for the encouragement given them as they faithfully completed their studies.

Mission of the College Martin Luther College exists to serve the ministerial needs of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) by preparing men for pastoral training at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary and by preparing men and women for service as teachers and staff ministers in the Synod's church and schools so that the WELS may be served by candidates both qualified and competent to proclaim the Word of God faithfully and in accord with the Lutheran Confessions in the Book of Concord.

MLC Faculty Tenured Ash, Richard F. Balge, Daniel N. Balge, Jonathan R. Bases, Paul A. Bauer, David T. Bode, Glenn E. Boeder, John C. Brutlag, Ronald D. Buck, Drew M. Czer, Lawrence J. Dallmann , Gary L. Danell, James C. Dolan, John H. Dose, Brian L. Fredrich, Joel D. Gosdeck, David M. Graf, Terrence A. Gronholz , John H. Grunwald , James R. Haar, Susan G. Hartzell, J. Lance Heidtke, Earl R. Hunter, Thomas N. Klindwor th, Robert F. Klockziem , Roger C. Koelpin, Paul E. Koestler, Arlen L. Lange, Douglas F. Lange, Lyle W. Lenz, Mark J. Leopold, Barbara L. Leyrer, Philip M. Loomis, Cheryl A. Lotito, Lawrence W.

Mattek, John Melendy, Carla E. Meyer, Sarah E. Micheel, John H. Minch, Jack N. Moldenhauer, Kermit G. Nass, Thomas P. Nolte, John P. Ohm, Ronald C. Olsen, Theodore B. Olson, Lawrence 0. Paulsen, John W. Paustian, Mark A. Pekrul, William A. Pelz!, David J. Pfeifer, Gene R. Pope, James F. Potratz, Robert C. Rowe, Jodi L. Rupnow, Kenneth C. Schmidt, John H. Schone, Jeffrey L. Schroeder, Timothy J. Schubkeg el, Joyce C. Sellnow, David D. Shilling, Ronald L. Sponholz, Martin P. Spurgin, Alan M. Thiesfeldt, Steven R. Unke, James M. Wagner, Wayne L. Wendler, David 0. Wessel, Keith C. Whaley, Cynthia E. Wittmershaus, Kurt A.

Tutors Hacker, Jason C. Kuckhahn, Paul M. Sternberg, Peter D. Adjunct Balge, Bethel A. Haar, Beverlee M. Isch, John R. Mattek, Ruth J. Nolte, Lanita M. Ohm, Carlotta L. Olsen, Joanne H. Thiesfeldt, Jeneane M. Wurster, Miles B.

MLC Governing Board Rev. Ralph E. Scharf, Chairman Rev. Raymond R. Beckman n Rev. Roy M. Beyer, Secretary Mr. Keith R. Bowe Mr. Steven Danekas Mr. Jonathan J. Hahm Mr. Robert D. Hinnenth al Mr. Scott R. Huebner Mr. Stephen D. Loehr Rev. Carl T. Otto, Vice Chr.

Mr. David A. Sauer Mr. Michael D. Schultz Mr. William Steinbren ner

Advisory Rev. Larry E. Cross, MN District President Rev. Karl R. Gurgel, WELS President Rev. Peter H. Kruschel, BME Administ rator Rev. Theodore B. Olsen, MLC President

Commencement Service 10:00 a.m. Pictures may be taken during the processional, the distribution ofdiplomas, and the recessional. Please remain seated for the processional.

Processio nal Stand Leader: In the name of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. People: Amen. (spoken) Leader: This is the day the Lord has made. People: We will rejoice and be glad in it. us and Leader: Heavenly Father, we praise you as the Giver of every good and perfect gift. Be gracious to bless us. People: May your ways be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. Leader: Lord Jesus, you are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. People: Show us your ways, 0 Lord, teach us your paths. Then we will walk in the light of life. Leader: Holy Spirit, you alone know the thoughts of God. Be our Counselor and guide us into all truth. People: Sanctify us through the gospel, that we might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Choral Response: "Take My Life, that I May Be"

Sermon:

Words by Frances R. Havergal, alt. Music by Robert Hobby

1 Samuel 12:24 But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.

Hymn: "Oh, that I Had a Thousand Voices" Please stand for the singing of the hymn. All

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.

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Dear Father, endless praise I render For soul and body, nobly joined; I praise you, Guardian kind and tender, For all the daily joys I find So richly spread on ev 'ry side Andfreely for my use supplied.

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I praise you, Savior, whose compassion Has brought you down to ransom me. Your pitying heart sought my salvation; You bore the cross triumphantly, Brought me from bondage full release, Made me your own, and gave me peace. Glory and praise, still onward reaching, Be yours, 0 Spirit of all grace, Whose holy pow'r and faithful teaching Give me among your saints a place. Whatever good by me is done Is worked by grace divine alone.

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Presentation of Diplomas Please reserve applause for the Presentation of the Class o/2006 which occurs after the Benediction.

The Class Hymn: "Christ Is Our Cornerstone" The congregation will join in singing the hymn as noted. All

Christ is our cornerstone; on him alone we build. With his true saints alone the courts of heav'n are filled. On his great love our hopes we place Of present grace and joys above.

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Oh, then, with hymns ofpraise these hallowed courts shall ring! Our voices we will raise the Three in One to sing And thus proclaim in joyful song, Both loud and long, that glorious name. Here, gracious God, do now and evermore draw near; Accept each faithful vow and all your children hear, And more and more on those who pray Each holy day Your blessings pour.

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Here may we gain from heav'n the grace which we implore, And may that grace, once giv'n, be with us evermore Until that day when all the bl est To endless rest are called away!

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Prayer Leader: Heavenly Father, we thank you for making this day possible. We thank and praise you for this school of ministry, for the blessings of the school year, for parents and all who support the training of ministers with prayers and gifts, for faithful students who prepare for public ministry with dedication, for dedicated teachers and staff who follow your ways, and for a church body which sees its mission to spread your Word among all peoples. People: Above all we thank you for our Savior whose forgiveness alone makes it possible for sinful people to serve a holy God.

Leader: 0 Lord, bless these graduates. Bless those who will enter your ministry as teachers and staff ministers with the ability to fearlessly speak the mysteries of your Gospel. People: In your mercy, hear our prayer.

Leader: Bless those who will continue their preparation for the pastoral ministry at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary with patience and diligence. People: In your mercy, hear our prayer.

Leader: Bless those who will be serving you as lay members in congregations or in international fields with opportunities to use their special gifts and training. People: In your mercy, hear our prayer.

Leader: Be with us all, gracious God, as we serve as your ambassadors that we may do and say only that which will bring glory and honor to your holy name. People: We bring these requests to you in the name of our Savior, Jesus. Amen.

Benediction Leader: 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.

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Announcements Presentation of the Class of 2006 Recessional

Please remain seated until the graduating class and the faculty have recessed. Following the service you may greet the graduates on the mall.

Presiding Minister

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Preacher

Rev. Theodore Olsen Martin Luther College President Rev. Herbert Prahl President of the Western Wisconsin District

Assisting in the Distribution of Diplomas

Dr. David Wendler Vice President for Academics

Organist

Dr. Wayne Wagner

College Choir Conductor

Dr. Kermit Moldenhauer

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Bachelor of Arts

John-Dixon L. Backhaus Kenai,AK

Caleb R. Bassett Collinsville, IL

Justin L. Dauck Algoma, WI

Brett A. Ehlke Appleton, WI

Frederic E. Berger New London, WI

James R. Enderle Dix Hills, NY

Seth D. Bode Saginaw, MT

Ryan C. Cortright Franklin, WI

Daniel J. Foelske Manitowoc, WI

Andrew K. Frey New Carlisle, OH

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Paul D. Fritz Harrisonville, MO

James D. Gieschen Portage, MI

Eric T. Gullickson Muskego, WI

Philip J. Gurgel Mequon, WT

Jacob R. Hanneman Arlington, MN

Joel A. Hoff Helenville, WI

Michael S. Johnson Federal Way, WA

Benjamin P. Kempfer! Neenah, WT

Stephen P. Koelpin Tucson, AZ

Brett J. Krause New London, WI

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Daniel F. Lange NewUlm,MN

Andrew M. Lindke Montrose, MI

Gregory C. Lyon Temecula, CA

Jeffrey S. Matteson Tecumseh, MT

Joel A. McKenney Lake Mills, WT

Timothy E. Nass NewUlm,MN

Joel M. Naumann Benton Harbor, Ml

Steven W. Neuman Markesan, WT

Matthew J. Reis Manitowoc, WI

Brandon J. Rogers Milwaukee, WT

Joel A. Russow New Hope, MN

Benjamin Sadler Kenosha, WT

Brandon M. Schaffer Mound City, SD

Nicolas C. Schmoller Watertown, WI

Matthew D. Schoell Libertyville, IL

Steven R. Tews Kawkawlin, Ml

Justin W. Vilski Lomira, WI

Paul D. Voss Williamston, MI

Thomas M. Voss Aurora, CO

Jacob N. Wagner Grafton, WI

Justin M. Wagner Grafton, WT

Timothy J. Wahl Cambria, WI

Joshua J. Weber Aurora, CO

James R. Weiland Merrill, WI

Daniel J. Zak Fond du Lac, WI

Seminary Certification

Joel F. Kluender NewUlm,MN

Timothy S. Wilkens Fort Atkinson, WI

Bachelor of Science in Education Major: Elementary Education

Janet J. Arndt Watertown, SD

Christopher C. Avila Saginaw, MI

Emily R. Babinec Onalaska, WI

Michael A. Babier Port Orchard, WA

Sarah R. Beck Kenosha, WI

Kimberly K. Behnke Edgar, WI

Carly J. Belz Stanton, NE

Rebekah S. Berg Fremont, CA

Sarah M. Bishop Port Orchard, WA

Angela K. Bliefnick Harvard, IL

Samantha S. Bonow Utica,MN

Erika A. Brunner Alpena, MI

Crystal R. Bush Whiteriver, AZ

Jennifer A. Case Menomonie, WI

Christopher W. Denney Appleton, WI

Daniel L. Douglas Westmi nster, CO

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Sarah E. Ehlke Watertown, WI

Katherine P. Ewald Burton, MI

Jessica R. Falk Bay City, MI

Mariel A. Feliz Grimm Santiago, Dominican Republic

Eric J. Fillner Shelby Township, MT

Andrea J. Fischer South Mi lwaukee, WT

Abby R. Foster Beaver Dam, WT

Heidie L. Gilbert Lake Geneva, WI

Stacia J. Glodowski Brooklyn Park, MN

Bethany M. Graumann Lake Mills, WI

Theresa M. Grootemont Combined Locks, WI

Heidi B. Groth Seminole, FL

Keith J. Hackbarth Van Dyne, WT

Katie L. Harris Boise, ID

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Sarah L. Hennig Campbellsport, WI

Joseph M. Hering Saginaw, MT in absentia

Katie M . Hermanson NewUlm,MN

Seth E. Herrmann Sheboygan, WI

Carrie J. Hieb Tsuchiura, Japan

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Timothy M. Hoffmann Monroe, WI

Allison M. Hosbach Bath, MI

Rebecca R. Kramer Gibbon, MN

Joel T. Lauber Fond du Lac, WI

Samuel A. Hunter NewUlm,MN

Veronica J. Ide Federal Way, WA

Andrew E. Iles Saginaw, MI

Andrew J. Kruse Marana, AZ

Rebekah R. Laitinen NewUlm,MN

Heather M. Larson Rochester, MN

Martha V. Lau Onalaska, WI

Paul R. Leifer NewUlm,MN

Rebecca S. Maresh Manitowoc, WI

Molly D. Merten Loretto, MN

Matthew P. Miskowski Milwaukee, WI

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KatieM. Moll Winona,MN

Leah S. Morgan NewUlm,MN

Timothy P. Mueller, Jr. Watertown, WI

Natalie A. Nelson Muskego, WI

Jonathan D. Niemi LaCrosse, WT

1 AmyG. Nitz Slades Comers, WI

Matthew D. Nottling New Ulm, MN

Amanda M. Ohland Beaver Dam, WI

Sarah E. Olson Wildomar, CA

Randy D. Peck Oregon, WI

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Sara M. Pedde Florence, SC

Timothy F. Pingel Beaver Dam, WI

Melissa J. Poppy Greenfield, WI

Maria A. Pralle Onalaska, WI

Deanna R. Rahn NewUlm, MN

Stefanie L. Rathje Port Huron, MI

Matthew R. Redfield Watertown, WI

Emily J. Sadler Ripon, WI

Heather R. Schmidt Oconomowoc, WI

Matthew D. Schreiber New Berlin, WI

Sara R. Schuessler Livonia, MI

Cassandrea C. Schwartz Howells, NE

Jennifer M. Seeger Manitowoc, WI

Jennifer R. Seiler Sturgeon Bay, WI

Angela K. Sellnow Wyoming, MI

Justin J. Siegler Manitowoc, WI

Melissa M. Sprunger Bay City, Ml

Nicole D. Steenbock Eagle, WI

Kyle P. Swogger Winona, MN

Joelle R. Tjemage l Cottage Grove, MN

Katherine E. Valleskey Houston, TX

Destin A. Wease-Casci Minneapolis, MN

Amanda S. Webster Cattaraugus, NY

Karen M. Weiland Hartford, WI

Sarah E. Welfe l Beverly Hill s, FL

Joshua J. Wendt Oconomowoc, WI

Kristina J. Wessel St. James, MN

Rebecca C. Wilke Columbus, WI

Courtney L. Zahn Alpharetta, GA

Bachelor of Science in Education Majors: Elementary Education Secondary Education

Melissa A. Beach Saginaw, MI Physical Education

Logan C. Block Cedar Creek, AZ Social Studies

Kevin M. Bode Beaver Dam, WI Choral Music

Rachel M. Feld Aurora, CO Choral Music

Timothy P. Fischer Wilmot, WI Physical Science

Peter A. Gumm Loves Park, IL Mathematics

Karl P. Henselin Rockford, IL Choral Music

Jon M. Hermanson New Ulm, MN Choral Music

Nathan J. Hochmuth Watertown, WI Mathematics

Paul D. Huebner Saint Paul, MN Mathematics

Rachel E. Kassulke Inver Grove Heights, MN Physical Education

Amber M. Kluge Bloomington, MN Physical Science

Drew P. Kock Saginaw, MI Social Studies

Aaron A. Krause Watertown, WI Physical Education

Ruth E. Krause Oconomowoc, WI Social Studies

Nathan C . Livings ton Watertown, SD Social Studies

Rebecc a R. Nolte Longmo nt, CO Choral Music

Jonatha n R. Lockma n Flushin g, Ml Mathem atics

Erin J. Nottling New Ulm, MN Spanish

Jessica J. Rohde Colema n, WI Life Science

Kate E. Schaffe r Pierre, SD English

Erin N. Steindo rf Watertown, WT Instrum ental Music

Daniel J. Unke New Ulm, MN Physica l Educati on

Gregory A . Martin DeWitt , Ml Mathem atics

Lisa N. Mueller Liverm ore, CA Physica l Educati on

Michell e I. Nowak Munith , MI German

Renee J. Pappala rdo Milwau kee, WI Spanish

Terri E. Schroed er Plymou th, MT Physica l Educati on

Melissa A. Seefeld t Ringle, WI Choral Music

Mark R. Nolte Saint Joseph, MT Mathem atics

Christa A. Priestap Calgary, Alberta, Canada Social Studies

Akinpe lu A. Smith Georget own, Guyana English

Kevin S. Zimmer man Oak Creek, WT Mathem atics/Ph ysical Science

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

Cynthia J. Deno Kaukauna, WI

Cindy M. Lemke Weyauwega, WI

Suzanne L. Zimmerman Beaver Dam, WI

Amanda B. Ehrenberg Waupun, WI

Katie J. Lindeman Saint Paul, MN

Amber L. Ireland Lebanon, WI

Stephanie L. Plagenz Manchester, WI

Heidi C. Kehl Milwaukee, WT

Rachel H. Schleusener Wood Lake, MN

Angela A. Kleist Appleton, WI

Amanda L. Specht Mishicot, WI

Bachelor of Science in Education Majors: Elementary Education Staff Ministry

Joshua J. von Stein Rawson, OH

Bachelor of Science Major: Staff Ministry

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James R. Boggs Indianapolis, IN

Jonathan W. Zarling Sterling, VA

Brandon D. Steenbock Carnation, WA

Benjamin P. Stein Milwaukee, WI

David R. Stuht Thornton, CO

Timothy J. Walker Wautoma, WT

Bachelor of Science Majors: Staff Ministry Parish Music

Trevor D. Wolter Hustisford, WI

Gregory J. Baures Buffalo City, WI

Staff Ministry Certification Program

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David A. Bergemann Farmington Hills, MI in absentia

David P. Hochmuth NewUlm,MN

Jeffrey G. Koepsell New Ulm, MN in absentia

Recommended for Synod Certification

Staff Ministry Certification Parish

Synod Certification Elementary Education

Duane D. Anderson Jefferson, WI

Christine K. Rau West Bend, WI

Ronald D. Brutlag New Ulm, MN

Kristy K. Stahmann West Alli s, WI

Staff Ministry Certification Non-Parish

Synod Certification Secondary Education

Donald K. Borgwardt Cedarburg, WI

Bart R. Gurgel Milwaukee, WI

David J. Holden Franksville, WI

Virgin ia L. Steinmetz Phoen ix, AZ

Thad C. Jahns Savage, MN Rick R. Loewen Loretto, MN

Synod Certification Early Childhood Education Anne K. Alff Pflugervill e, TX Cheryl A. Raleigh Stillwater, MN

Call Service 2:30 p.m.

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People: So that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

Leader: Such confidence as this is ours through Christ before God. Not that we are competent to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. People: He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant-not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. Leader: Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. People: And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.

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Address: John 20:21-22 "Proclaim Peace Through Jesus" Choral Response: "Lord God, You Have Called Your Servants"

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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.

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Rev. Theodore Olsen MLC President

Preacher

Rev. John Boeder MLC Campus Pastor Rev. Karl Gurgel WELS President

Reading of Assignments

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Organist

Dr. Kermit Moldenhauer

College Choir Conductor

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