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Celebration of the Eucharist On the occasion of the
2012 Graduation
of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod Locations of
diakonia
Equipping the Saints for Ministry for over 30 years
The Saturday of the Third Week after Pentecost
Saturday, June 23, 2012 2:00pm
Grace Lutheran Church 7300 Division Street
River Forest, Illinois 60305
Class of 2012
River Forest
Mary Betts ······················································································-·········Bethel Lutheran West, Chicago
Judy Twist ....................... ................................................................................................ Faith, Brookfield
Schaumburg
Richard Johnson ........................... ................................... ................... Trinity Lutheran, Rolling Meadows
Donna R. Kelly .. ...................................................................................... Shepherd of the Prairie, Huntley
Daniel Spees ............................... ......................................................... Christus Victor, Elk Grove Village
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Acknowledgments
The Graduates of 2012 are thankful to our Lord for the blessings He has showered upon them during the diakonia program. They wish to express their deepest gratitude to:
The diakonia National Board of Directors and the Metropolitan Chicago Synod diakonia steering committee for their work overseeing the program.
The clergy who taught the courses during our two-year program.
Samuel Beckless and Sonja Pearson for serving as Location Managers.
The pastors and congregations of Grace, River Forest and St. Phillip, Glenview for allowing us the use of their facilities for classes.
Our families, friends, pastors for their continued prayers, encouragement, understanding, and support during these last two years.
Bishop Wayne N. Miller for his support and encouragement of the diakonia program.
The graduates of prior year's classes for their presence and support of our journey.
Bob Stark for managing our website.
Carol Bennett for her oversight ofthe finances of the program and Steve Hom berg in the synod office for budget assistance and other financial guidance.
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Welcome Visitors
We are glad you are worshiping with us as we celebrate this graduation of the diakonia program, the twelfth for the Metropolitan Chicago Synod. The program began in the Metropolitan New York Synod, which is celebrating over 30 years of service. The program also exists in the Florida-Bahamas Synod, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Indiana-Kentucky Synod, New Jersey Synod, Northern Illinois Synod, and Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod.
We invite you to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. During today's service, the service participants will receive communion first at the altar. The graduates will receive communion next, followed by the general congregation. Please wait until an usher indicates when to go forward to receive the Sacrament.
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diakonia Graduation Liturgy
PRELUDE
(Stand) PROCESSIONAL HYMN: "Lift High the Cross"
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our king vic to - rio us, Christ, the Son of God. bear on their brows the seal of him who died. as thou hast prom - ised, draw us all to thee. praise to the Cru - ci fied for vic - to - ry!
(Sit) WELCOME
(Stand) GREETING
P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C: And also with you. 4
Altar Guild -----------------------------------------------------Courtesy of Grace Lutheran Church
Bread/Wine Bearers------------------------------------ Payton Kelly, Ashley Knight, Noah Knight
Musicians
Organist------- --- ---------Michael D. Costello
Soloist--------------...:..·------------------------- -John Dumas
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Participants in the Worship Liturgy
Preacher-------------------------------- Wayne N. Miller, Bishop Metropolitan Chicago Synod
Presiding Minister----------------------------------------------------------- The Rev. Bruce K. Modahl
Affirmation of Baptism----------------------------------------------------The Rev. Douglas N. Liston
Welcome Speakers -------------------------------Rebecca Dahlstrom, The Rev. Bruce K. Modahl
Deacon of the Liturgy-----------------------------Samuel Beckless
Deacon of the Eucharist--------------------------------------------------------------------Rob Sorensen
Crucifer------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brett Johnson
Bookbearer----------------------------------------------------------------- Brad Johnson
Acolytes------------------------------------------------------------- Morgan Knight, Marcus Hayes
Lectors --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holly Jacobsen
Communion Assistants----------- Scott Gallo, Ben Johnson, Brian Johnson, Jacklyn Perryman
Head Shot Photographer------------------------------------------------------Don Williams
Video grapher ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bulletin Preparation ----------------------------Karen Christopher, Rebecca Dahlstrom
Graduate Certificates-----------------------------------Ray Bebee
Hanson Certificate--------------------------------------------------------------------- Barb Sanders
Ushers---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TB D
Reception------------------------Courtesy of the 2012 graduating class and diakonia
Reception Helpers-------------------------------------------------------- Joan Church and Ken Church
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HYMN OF PRAISE
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RECESSIONAL HYMN: "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee"
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Melt the clouds of sin and sad - ness, drive the gloom of doubt a - way. Field and for - est, vale and moun-tain, flow- ' ry mead-ow, flash-ing sea, Thou our Fa - ther, Christ our broth - er, all who live in love are thine;
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(Sit) DISMISSAL
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Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
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PRAYER OF THE DAY
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P: Lord God, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go, but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
(Sit) FIRST READING: Isaiah 41:8-10
8But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, the offspring of Abraham, my friend;
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9you whom I took from the ends of the earth, and called from its farthest corners, saying to you, "You are my servant, I have chosen you and not cast you off";
10 do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM 62:5-8 We will sing responsively by half verse. The cantor will sing the first half of the verse. will respond with the second half of the verse.
The congregation
5For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him.
6He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
70n God rests my deliverance and my honor; my mighty rock, my refuge is in God.
8Trust in him at all times, 0 people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.
SECOND READING: Colossians 3:12-17
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12 As God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. 13Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. 17And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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Shine on me, shine on me: Shine on me, shine on me:
BLESSING .
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The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen.
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(Stand) POST COMMUNION BLESSING
P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. C: Amen.
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
A: Let us pray. We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life; and we pray that in your mercy you would strengthen us through this gift, in faith toward you and fervent love toward one another, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
POST COMMUNION CANTICLE: "Shine Jesus Shine"
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(Stand) GOSPEL PROCESSIONAL: "Halle, Halle, Hallelujah" (sung by all, twice) ,,I J J J ~ IJ :J - J. I~ r Ia I :J j J iJ'--/ I Hal-le, hal- le, hal le lu jab. Hal- le, hal - le, hal-
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P: The Holy Gospel according to St. John the tenth chapter.
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GOSPEL John 15:12-17
12Th is is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends. 14Y ou are my friends if you do what I command you. 15I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. 16You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. 17I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another.
P: The Gospel of the Lord. ,,. r J 3 d I J. J r J J II ~ Praise to you, 0 Christ
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GOSPEL RECESSIONAL: "Halle, Halle, Hallelujah" (sung by all, twice)
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(Sit) SERMON: Wayne N. Miller, Bishop
Hymn of the Day: "I, the Lord of Sea and Sky"
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my hand will save. I have wept for love of them. They turn a - way. I will set a feast for them. My hand will save.
I, who made the stars of night, I will break their hearts of stone, Fin-est bread I will pro-vide
Who will bear my light to them? I will speak my word to them. I will give my life to them.
I will make their dark-ness bright. give them hearts for love a - lone. till their hearts be sat - is - fied.
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send?" send?" send?"
"I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry"
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1 J. ; I J J J J I J. re - joiced the day you were bap-tized to see your life un-fold.
you were raised to praise the liv - ing Lord, to whom you now be - long. I'll be there to guide you through the night, com-plete what I've be - gun.
J I J. Ji 3 J J 3 I J. J"J I J. ~ ~ J I J. I was there when you were but a child, with a faith to suit you well; If you find some-one to share your time and you join your hearts as one, When the eve - ning gent - ly clos - es in and you shut your wea - ry eyes,
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4 "I was there to hear your born-ing cry, I'll be there when you are old.
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"We Are Called"
1 Come! Live · in the light! 2 Come! 0 -pen your heart! 3 Sing! Sing a ·new song!
J Lord! We are fear! We are one! God will
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and we'll walk with each oth - er as
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(Sit) A MESSAGE OF CONGRATULATIONS from Doug Liston, Executive Director of the diakonia program
Affirmation of Baptism
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES
Rebecca Dahlstrom presents the candidates to the minister:
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These persons desire to make public affirmation of their Baptism as a sign of their renewed participation in the life and word of the Church of Christ. [ Their names ar~ read}
Dear friends, we rejoice that you have returned to the household of God to claim again the eternal inheritance which is your birthright in Holy Baptism.
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PROFESSION OF FAITH (addressing those making affirmation)
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Brothers and sister in Christ: In Holy Baptism our Lord Jesus Christ received you and made you members of his church. In the community of God's people, you have learned from his Word God's loving purpose for you and all creation. You have been called to be witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Now, therefore, I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess the faith of the Church, the faith in which we baptize.
Do you renounce all the forces of evil, the devil, and all his empty promises? I do.
Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again, he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
(Stand) PRAYERS
A: Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer.
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Into your hands, 0 Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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LORD'S PRAYER
C: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
INVITATION TO THE MEAL
(Sit) COMMUNION
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comes in the name of the Lord. Ho-san-na in the high - est.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
P: Blessed are you, Lord of heaven and earth. In mercy for our fallen world you gave your only Son, that all those who believe in him should not perish, but have eternal life. We give thanks to you for the salvation you have prepared for us through Jesus Christ. Send now your Holy Spirit into our hearts, that we may receive our Lord with a living faith as he comes to us in his holy supper.
C: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
P: In the night in which he was betrayed our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.
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(Sit) DECLARATION OF INTENT
P: (Addressing those making affirmation) You have made public profession of your faith. Do you intend to continue in the covenant God made with you in Holy Baptism:
to live among God's faithful people, to hear his Word and share in his supper, to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed, to serve all people, following the example of our Lord Jesus, and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth?
R: I do, and I ask God to help and guide me.
PRAYER
P: Let us pray.
A brief silence is kept so that your silent prayers may be made for the graduates.
Gracious Lord, through water and the spirit you have made these men and women your own. You forgave them all their sins and brought them to newness of life. Continue to strengthen them with the Holy Spirit, and daily increase in them your gifts of grace,
C: Amen.
the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your presence, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord.
BLESSING OF THE GRADUATES
P: Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. C: Amen.
Presentation of Crosses
Presentation of Certificates
Presentation of Certificate of Congratulations from Bishop Miller
Blessing of Graduates by Graduates of PriorY ears 13
(Stand) PEACE
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The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you.
(Sit) OFFERING The Offering is designated for the diakonia Fund Please make checks payable to: diakonia.
OFFERTORY: "Redemption Song" John Dumas
(Stand) PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS: "Let the Vineyards"
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J ~J J J. lr £]Jj j J l nite them with the prayers we of - fer now. Grace our ta-ble with your
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pres-ence, and give us a fore- taste of the feast to come.
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Let us pray. Merciful Father, we offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us -
ourselves, our time, and our possessions, signs of your gracious love. Receive them for the sake of him who offered himself for us,
Jesus Christ our Lord. ·Amen.
GREAT THANKSGIVING
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(E The Lord be with you. C!l And al - so with you.
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P: It is indeed right and salutary ... we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
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(Stand) PEACE
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The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you.
(Sit) OFFERING The Offering is designated for the diakonia Fund Please make checks payable to: diakonia.
OFFERTORY: "Redemption Song" John Dumas
(Stand) PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS: "Let the Vineyards"
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J ~J J J. lr £]Jj j J l nite them with the prayers we of - fer now. Grace our ta-ble with your
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pres-ence, and give us a fore- taste of the feast to come.
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Let us pray. Merciful Father, we offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us -
ourselves, our time, and our possessions, signs of your gracious love. Receive them for the sake of him who offered himself for us,
Jesus Christ our Lord. ·Amen.
GREAT THANKSGIVING
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WORDS OF INSTITUTION
P: Blessed are you, Lord of heaven and earth. In mercy for our fallen world you gave your only Son, that all those who believe in him should not perish, but have eternal life. We give thanks to you for the salvation you have prepared for us through Jesus Christ. Send now your Holy Spirit into our hearts, that we may receive our Lord with a living faith as he comes to us in his holy supper.
C: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
P: In the night in which he was betrayed our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.
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(Sit) DECLARATION OF INTENT
P: (Addressing those making affirmation) You have made public profession of your faith. Do you intend to continue in the covenant God made with you in Holy Baptism:
to live among God's faithful people, to hear his Word and share in his supper, to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed, to serve all people, following the example of our Lord Jesus, and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth?
R: I do, and I ask God to help and guide me.
PRAYER
P: Let us pray.
A brief silence is kept so that your silent prayers may be made for the graduates.
Gracious Lord, through water and the spirit you have made these men and women your own. You forgave them all their sins and brought them to newness of life. Continue to strengthen them with the Holy Spirit, and daily increase in them your gifts of grace,
C: Amen.
the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your presence, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord.
BLESSING OF THE GRADUATES
P: Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. C: Amen.
Presentation of Crosses
Presentation of Certificates
Presentation of Certificate of Congratulations from Bishop Miller
Blessing of Graduates by Graduates of PriorY ears 13
PROFESSION OF FAITH (addressing those making affirmation)
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Brothers and sister in Christ: In Holy Baptism our Lord Jesus Christ received you and made you members of his church. In the community of God's people, you have learned from his Word God's loving purpose for you and all creation. You have been called to be witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Now, therefore, I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess the faith of the Church, the faith in which we baptize.
Do you renounce all the forces of evil, the devil, and all his empty promises? I do.
Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again, he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
(Stand) PRAYERS
A: Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer.
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C: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
INVITATION TO THE MEAL
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(Sit) A MESSAGE OF CONGRATULATIONS from Doug Liston, Executive Director of the diakonia program
Affirmation of Baptism
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES
Rebecca Dahlstrom presents the candidates to the minister:
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These persons desire to make public affirmation of their Baptism as a sign of their renewed participation in the life and word of the Church of Christ. [ Their names ar~ read}
Dear friends, we rejoice that you have returned to the household of God to claim again the eternal inheritance which is your birthright in Holy Baptism.
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GOSPEL RECESSIONAL: "Halle, Halle, Hallelujah" (sung by all, twice)
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(Sit) SERMON: Wayne N. Miller, Bishop
Hymn of the Day: "I, the Lord of Sea and Sky"
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Who will bear my light to them? I will speak my word to them. I will give my life to them.
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(Stand) POST COMMUNION BLESSING
P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. C: Amen.
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
A: Let us pray. We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life; and we pray that in your mercy you would strengthen us through this gift, in faith toward you and fervent love toward one another, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
POST COMMUNION CANTICLE: "Shine Jesus Shine"
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GOSPEL John 15:12-17
12Th is is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends. 14Y ou are my friends if you do what I command you. 15I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. 16You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. 17I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another.
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9you whom I took from the ends of the earth, and called from its farthest corners, saying to you, "You are my servant, I have chosen you and not cast you off";
10 do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM 62:5-8 We will sing responsively by half verse. The cantor will sing the first half of the verse. will respond with the second half of the verse.
The congregation
5For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him.
6He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
70n God rests my deliverance and my honor; my mighty rock, my refuge is in God.
8Trust in him at all times, 0 people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.
SECOND READING: Colossians 3:12-17
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12 As God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. 13Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. 17And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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RECESSIONAL HYMN: "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee"
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(Sit) DISMISSAL
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Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
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P: Lord God, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go, but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
(Sit) FIRST READING: Isaiah 41:8-10
8But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, the offspring of Abraham, my friend;
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Participants in the Worship Liturgy
Preacher-------------------------------- Wayne N. Miller, Bishop Metropolitan Chicago Synod
Presiding Minister----------------------------------------------------------- The Rev. Bruce K. Modahl
Affirmation of Baptism----------------------------------------------------The Rev. Douglas N. Liston
Welcome Speakers -------------------------------Rebecca Dahlstrom, The Rev. Bruce K. Modahl
Deacon of the Liturgy-----------------------------Samuel Beckless
Deacon of the Eucharist--------------------------------------------------------------------Rob Sorensen
Crucifer------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brett Johnson
Bookbearer----------------------------------------------------------------- Brad Johnson
Acolytes------------------------------------------------------------- Morgan Knight, Marcus Hayes
Lectors --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holly Jacobsen
Communion Assistants----------- Scott Gallo, Ben Johnson, Brian Johnson, Jacklyn Perryman
Head Shot Photographer------------------------------------------------------Don Williams
Video grapher ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bulletin Preparation ----------------------------Karen Christopher, Rebecca Dahlstrom
Graduate Certificates-----------------------------------Ray Bebee
Hanson Certificate--------------------------------------------------------------------- Barb Sanders
Ushers---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TB D
Reception------------------------Courtesy of the 2012 graduating class and diakonia
Reception Helpers-------------------------------------------------------- Joan Church and Ken Church
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diakonia Graduation Liturgy
PRELUDE
(Stand) PROCESSIONAL HYMN: "Lift High the Cross"
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(Sit) WELCOME
(Stand) GREETING
P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
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Altar Guild -----------------------------------------------------Courtesy of Grace Lutheran Church
Bread/Wine Bearers------------------------------------ Payton Kelly, Ashley Knight, Noah Knight
Musicians
Organist------- --- ---------Michael D. Costello
Soloist--------------...:..·------------------------- -John Dumas
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Acknowledgments
The Graduates of 2012 are thankful to our Lord for the blessings He has showered upon them during the diakonia program. They wish to express their deepest gratitude to:
The diakonia National Board of Directors and the Metropolitan Chicago Synod diakonia steering committee for their work overseeing the program.
The clergy who taught the courses during our two-year program.
Samuel Beckless and Sonja Pearson for serving as Location Managers.
The pastors and congregations of Grace, River Forest and St. Phillip, Glenview for allowing us the use of their facilities for classes.
Our families, friends, pastors for their continued prayers, encouragement, understanding, and support during these last two years.
Bishop Wayne N. Miller for his support and encouragement of the diakonia program.
The graduates of prior year's classes for their presence and support of our journey.
Bob Stark for managing our website.
Carol Bennett for her oversight ofthe finances of the program and Steve Hom berg in the synod office for budget assistance and other financial guidance.
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Welcome Visitors
We are glad you are worshiping with us as we celebrate this graduation of the diakonia program, the twelfth for the Metropolitan Chicago Synod. The program began in the Metropolitan New York Synod, which is celebrating over 30 years of service. The program also exists in the Florida-Bahamas Synod, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Indiana-Kentucky Synod, New Jersey Synod, Northern Illinois Synod, and Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod.
We invite you to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. During today's service, the service participants will receive communion first at the altar. The graduates will receive communion next, followed by the general congregation. Please wait until an usher indicates when to go forward to receive the Sacrament.
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Class of 2012
River Forest
Mary Betts ······················································································-·········Bethel Lutheran West, Chicago
Judy Twist ....................... ................................................................................................ Faith, Brookfield
Schaumburg
Richard Johnson ........................... ................................... ................... Trinity Lutheran, Rolling Meadows
Donna R. Kelly .. ...................................................................................... Shepherd of the Prairie, Huntley
Daniel Spees ............................... ......................................................... Christus Victor, Elk Grove Village
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Celebration of the Eucharist On the occasion of the
2012 Graduation
of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod Locations of
diakonia
Equipping the Saints for Ministry for over 30 years
The Saturday of the Third Week after Pentecost
Saturday, June 23, 2012 2:00pm
Grace Lutheran Church 7300 Division Street
River Forest, Illinois 60305
