Snowstorm Denise is upon us and the Clintonville schools are closing early. Due to the heavy snow falls, we are cancelling confirmation class for this evening (01/30/13). We will look to make it up at a later date. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Schlicht.
Irene Riesenberg
Irene E. Riesenberg, age 88 years, of New London, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the New London Family Medical Center.
The former Irene Elsie Martha Schulke was born on November 28, 1924 in the Town of Almond, Portage County, to Emil and Ida (Nowak) Schulke. On November 28, 1940 she was united in marriage to William R. Heineman in Manawa. The couple dairy farmed, raised seven children, and her husband passed away in 1964. On October 12, 1969 she married Roy F. Riesenberg at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, New London. Over the years, Irene had lived in Manawa, Bear Creek, Marion, New London, Shawano, and Clintonville. During that time, she cooked at various restaurants in the New London and Shawano area, retiring in the mid 1980's. Irene's second husband preceded her in death in 1997 and she settled in New London in 1998. Irene was a longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clintonville. Her interests included fishing, flowers, crocheting, gardening, and she especially enjoyed spending time with family.
Survivors include six children; Betty (Vernon) Knapp of Arizonia, Patricia (special friend Orv) Shaw of Bear Creek, Eric (Bonnie) Heineman of Bear Creek, Connie (Norval) Swinford III of New London, Frederick (Carol) Heineman of Shiocton, and Gregory (fiancee Katie) Heineman of New London. There are 26 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. There is a sister, Arlene Roland of New London, a sister, Mildred (Harlan) Loken of Iola, a sister, Delores (LeRoy) Armon of Ogdensburg, and a brother, Martin (Pat) Schulke of Weyauwega. She is further survived by two sisters-in-law, Audrey Schulke of Waupaca & Janice Schulke of Manawa, two daughters-in-law, Delores & Sherri, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, William, her second husband, Roy, a son, William Heineman, two grandsons, Todd & Steven Shaw, a son-in-law, Sam Shaw, two brothers, Gordon Schulke & Maynard Schulke, and a brother-in-law, Rudy Roland.
The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at New London Family Medical Center and St. Joseph Residence for the wonderful and compassionate care given to Irene.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 12th at 11:00 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clintonville. Rev. Ryan Schlicht will officiate and burial will be at Greenleaf Cemetery in Marion. Friends may call on Saturday from 9:00 AM until time of service at the church. The Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent via www.beil-didier.com.
A New Addition!
We welcome the baby daughter of Pastor Schlicht and Stacey. Adeline Jane was born on January 6 at 5:06pm. She was 7lb, 9oz and 19.5 inches long. Adeline will be welcomed into God's family through the waters of baptism in the coming weeks.
Celebrating the New Year!
New Year's Eve Service--Monday, December 31, 7:00pm
We will once again be having a New Year's Eve service at 7:00pm on Monday, December 31. All are welcome to join us as we worship our God by reviewing and remembering the last year the Lord has blessed us with.
Celebrating our Savior's Birth!
Please come join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!
Children's Christmas Eve Service
December 24, 7:00pm
Christmas Day Service of Lessons and Carols
December 25, 9:00am
“Today, in the town of David, a Savior has been born for you; he is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11)
"Messiah" Alert!
Our beautiful manger scene at St. Paul. But maybe you notice something is missing...
The baby Jesus was taken from our manger scene sometime between our Wednesday evening Advent service last week and Sunday morning. If you have any information on the whereabouts of our baby Jesus, please contact Pastor Schlicht.
The Season of Advent
Happy New Year! Today marked the first day of the new Church Year. During the season of Advent, we focus on Jesus’ coming: his coming in the flesh to be our Savior, his coming into hearts through Word and Sacrament, but particularly his coming in the clouds on the Last Day to judge the living and the dead. Jesus directs us to live in constant watchfulness, eagerly anticipating his return to deliver us from the effects of sin.
Prepare your heart for the Savior’s second coming and for a proper celebration of his first coming by attending mid-week Advent services. “Who Are We Waiting For?” serves as the theme of the three-week series that begins this Wednesday evening (December 5). These shortened services will start at 7pm and focus on Messianic Psalms pointing to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. All are invited and we would love for you to join us!
You're Invited
Join us for our annual Christmas Potluck meal this Sunday (December 2) after the worship service. There will be food, fellowship, and maybe even some Christmas carols.
Some women in the congregation will also be throwing a baby shower for Pastor Schlicht and Stacey in conjunction with the potluck.
Come and join us this Sunday!
Thanksgiving Festival
Join us as we celebrate our Thanksgiving festival this Wednesday, November 21st, at 7pm. All are welcome and invited.
Essays on Reproductive Technology
As mentioned in Sunday morning Bible class, there are some good essays on the topic of reproductive technologies and the moral implications for Christians in the Seminary's essay file.
Click here for an essay by John Gawrisch entitled The Moral and Scriptural Principles concerning Test-Tube Babies.
Click here for an essay by John Covach entitled The Moral Implications of Attempts to Control Human Reproduction.
If you have any questions, please direct them to Pastor Schlicht (pastor@stpaulclintonville.com).