All are invited to join us for a journey from death to life, from the cross to the empty tomb!
Join us at St. Paul in Clintonville next Sunday, March 12, at 6:30pm for our Lent Hymn Sing. Afterwards, there will be complimentary homemade pie and ice cream!
Our address: 31 N. Park St. Clintonville, WI 54929. Phone number for any questions: 7154603148
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." Hebrews 6:19
This year marks the 50th year of this congregation. We still have a couple of people here who were a part of that beginning! As a reminder for them, and as a history lesson to all of us, let us look back for a moment. 50 years ago, this congregation began with 19 members. They began meeting in the legion hall downtown on June 18, 1967. Those members wanted a place to call God’s house where they could worship God together. In order to make that happen, they put their houses as collateral so they could take out a mortgage and purchase the property and build the sanctuary that we are sitting in today. 2 years later, the cornerstone was placed into the foundation and for the last 48 years this building has served as the gathering place for our St. Paul congregation where the gospel may be freely proclaimed and the means of grace administered!
As the year goes on, we will have a chance to remember other moments of our past. By doing so, we can give thanks for the faith and efforts of those whose shoulders we stand on today. We are also spurred on to continue the work those 19 set out to do those 50 years ago, to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ on the basis of the Holy Scriptures to this community and to the world. That work is never done!
Let us ponder together how we can continue this congregation’s objective, as stated in our constitution:
The primary objective of this congregation shall be to proclaim the law and the gospel in our congregation, community, and the world (2 Timothy 4:2), so that through the means of grace the Holy Spirit might:
A. lead sinners to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ for life and salvation (Luke 24:46-48).
B. strengthen believers in faith and sanctification (Romans 10:17).
C. equip believers as disciples, stewards, witnesses, and servants to share the gospel and live their faith (Ephesians 4:11,12; Matthew 5:16).
How can we build on the foundation already laid for us and continue to preach the gospel here, take care of the gifts we have been entrusted with, use our gifts to grow and expand our ministry, and reach more and more in our community and in our world with the priceless treasure God has given us?
I pray we all use this year of celebration to yes, remember and give thanks for God’s grace in the past, but also to look forward and ponder how we may take up God’s call of service, and commit to God’s work through this congregation into the future.
"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10:23-25
- Pastor Titus Buelow
"There was really nothing that seemed unusual in what Martin Luther had done. The church door was often used as a bulletin board for notices. Little did Luther realize that his actions on October 31, 1517 would mark the beginning of a great reformation of the church and of the return of the pure word of God to the people of the world."
Join us next week as we begin taking a deeper look into the world during the 1500s and why it was so needed for someone to stand up for the Word of God! In the process, we will discover just how alike our world is today and how it needs us to stand up for the Word of God, just like Luther.
It begins next Thursday, January 19th, at 6:30pm. Hope to see you there!
Find more information on our Christian Book Club page, by clicking below.
On this day, the church celebrates the festival of Epiphany! Maybe some of you are saying to yourselves, "That's cool! What is apifanee?" The word epiphany comes from the greek which means, "the manifesting", "the appearing," or "the shining." What was appearing? The Savior! What was manifesting? The God-Man! What was shining? The light of the world! The festival of Epiphany celebrates those first representatives of all nations who came to see Jesus, the wise men from afar. They followed the star that appeared in the sky and led them to the feet of the newborn king, Jesus.
But the festival of Epiphany is just the beginning. For the next eight weeks, we will be in the season of Epiphany. During these weeks, we will see Jesus revealing his true identity, manifesting his power, and shining to more and more people as their Savior.
This season teaches a wonderful and beautiful truth: Jesus came to be the world's Savior. He came to die for the sins of all nations. This appearing, manifesting, and shining is still happening today. Whenever someone learns who Jesus is, that he came to die for them, the Spirit has again revealed Jesus. God has called us like the shepherds, like the wise men, like his disciples, to continue this season of shining to those around us. Shine the light of Christ to all who are in darkness!
"Arise, shine, for your light has come,
and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.
2 See, darkness covers the earth
and thick darkness is over the peoples,
but the Lord rises upon you
and his glory appears over you.
3 Nations will come to your light,
and kings to the brightness of your dawn."
Isaiah 60:1-3
In 1530 the Reformation of the Christian church was in full swing. Martin Luther’s popularity had pushed his writings to the top of the best-seller list. What if you had a chance to hear him speak? What if you could sit at the feet of this scholar of Scripture who taught crowds of not just princes but also peasants? Well, you can. In our current Bible study, Lessons from Luther Yesterday and Today, you will engage with this master teacher in the study of topics such as prayer, marriage, the Lord’s Supper, and teaching children—topics still at the heart of your Christian faith today.
Join us at the feet of Luther on Sundays at 10:15am (Shortly after worship)!
It seems that Christmas comes faster and faster every year! Have you been able to get everything done that you were hoping to fit in this year before the big day? Is your shopping done? Are all the gifts wrapped under the tree? Have you finished all of your projects that you promised yourself you would have done before the end of the year? Chances are.... no, there is still so much that you have to do! I pray God gives you strength to get done everything on your list!
However, I pray all the more that all of these "other" things don't make you too busy to remember the reason we celebrate Christmas in the first place! For all the time we take to get presents, finish projects, and send updates and messages to family and friends, have you planned enough time to join the angels, the shepherds, and the wise men to gather around God's gift to you?
Christmas is not all about our gifts and our efforts... sometimes it gets hard to remember that. Christmas IS all about God's wonderful gift to us, "wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Christmas is about peace with God that comes to us through the babe born in Bethlehem. Christmas is about God's faithfulness to always fulfill his promises. Christmas is about how much time and sacrifice God gave for us to be his washed, redeemed, and holy children for all eternity. Christmas is about Christ. Let us not forget the gift God has given us.
Take time this Christmas to think about what Christ means for you. Take time to celebrate the birthday of your Savior. Take time to give thanks for his love that dwelt among us and now dwells in you.
Join us on Christmas Eve at 6:30pm to hear our children share what happened on that first Christmas.
Join us also on Christmas Day at 9:00am as we ponder the amazing person of Christ, fully God and fully man, our perfect Savior.
May God bless you and yours this Christmas season,
Pastor Titus Buelow
Join us for caroling at three nursing homes in Clintonville this Saturday! We will be visiting Kindred Hearts, Aster, and Care Partners from 1-3pm. All singers are welcome to join us! Help us share the joy of a Savior being born for all through song. We will meet at St. Paul shortly before at 12:45pm or meet us at Kindred at 1pm.
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” - Micah 5:2
Join us for the next three Wednesdays at 6:30pm for our Midweek Advent Services, Nov. 30, Dec. 7, and Dec. 14. These services are a great opportunity to prepare your heart for the Messiah's first coming and his coming again.
This year, our midweek services will be focused on how Jesus fulfills the prophecies of the Messiah (the Anointed/Chosen One) by being our perfect prophet, priest and king. Why is that so important and what difference does it make for you? It makes all the difference in the world. Come find out why this Wednesday.
We are one week away from Thanksgiving and the beginning of a new church year! This time of year is full of chances, not only to get together with family and eat delicious food and goodies, but also to give thanks to our God and to prepare our hearts to celebrate God coming to our world. Join us for these special services to focus on our gracious God and our wonderful Savior! Join us for these special events to sing, to craft, and to give the greatest gift of all, peace in Jesus!
Of course, we will have our regular Sunday services throughout the season at 9am and Bible Study and Sunday School at 10:15am. We hope to celebrate our Savior with you!
Join us this Sunday as we celebrate our great mission from Christ: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you."
While every Sunday is a part of this mission, we dedicate our service, Bible study, and fellowship meal to learning more about this mission being fulfilled specifically through Jesus Cares Ministries.
Jesus Cares Ministries assists congregations in reaching out to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and their communities. For our worship on November 13 Pastor Joel Gaertner, the National Director of Jesus Cares Ministries will be leading us in the Jesus Cares simplified service Worship at the Cross. He will also be giving a presentation during the Sunday morning Bible Class with more detailed information on Jesus Cares and the wider ministry of The Lutheran Home Association. All of this is intended to help our congregation better understand Jesus Cares and the opportunity to reach out to people with special needs in our area.
