I met Paul over thirty years ago at Valley Brook. However, five or six years ago Paul came to sing at church. His joy and love was evident while he was singing. To me it seemed he was continually growing in compassion and kindness.

When I first met Paul we were singing baritone for our Christmas concerts. We enjoyed it, had a lot of fun, and I've appreciated his encouragement over the years. I’ll miss him, and look forward to seeing him at the celebration in heaven. 

Paul schickel is one of the greatest unsung hero missionaries I have ever known. Paul stayed the course in Ukraine working to make disciples. Paul and I were part of the same team to Ukraine for a while. He went over permanently I stayed in the US. Paul was one gregarious, living from the heart brother. He often came on Christmas day to share Christmas with my family and  bring gifts and treats for my kids and family before going to the next household. 

Paul might step into your life uninvited, but when he left you we're glad he did.

As I recal he never tried at European Ministry  GCM to be Mr popular, and was probably overlooked. Of all the missionaries that went to Ukraine, Paul stayed the course anyway he could, so that he could live to bless and disciple people.

Always positive, never condemning never negative. Once I was having an issue with an HR Managers  insensitivity. And, in speaking about it to Paul, he pulled me up, and in love said, "Ben you need to go to him, and resolve your hurt or just forgive him."

I did so and became a better man because of Paul.

I've only shed a few tears when people die,  my mother, my older brother and Paul Shickle.

He's up there in heaven now with people he and I both knew that went before us.

All is at peace and rest in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ, God the Father and those circling the throne as described in Revelations four. 

One day that Gathering will disperse come to the Earth where we will meet Jesus face to face in the air.

And with them will eventually reign a thousand years in the new Millennial Kingdom with Jesus and after that watch the Earth be completely destroyed and a new Heaven and a new Earth spoken into existence by Father God according to Revelations 22 where peace and joy and righteousness will reign.

Paul, we know right now, right where you are, and that you're celebrating before the Throne of God and fired up in the presence of the glory. 

[RIP] Rejoice In Presence]

Jeff schuler,,,

I knew Paul for years. He was a very special person. he loved people. he will be deeply missed. My sympathy to his brother and sister and children and all those that knew him around the world. enjoy your rest and the Lord Jesus my dear friend Paul