Monthly Archives: May 2012

Walking the Way

Posted on May 30, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

I recently watched the film, “the Way” starring father and son duo: Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez (http://theway-themovie.com). It is set on the Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James), a 780km pilgrimage across Southern France and Northern Spain. … Continue reading →

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Pentecost Sermon on John 16:12-13 & Acts 2:1-4, “Abide in Me: Never Alone”

Posted on May 27, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

Sermon on John 16:12-13 & Acts 2:1-4 “Abide in Me: Never Alone” Day of Pentecost May 27, 2012 http://youtu.be/7jPvMf1Gq7g St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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When the Spirit Comes

Posted on May 23, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

Pentecost is coming soon. Dr. David Lose of Luther Seminary and the good people at http://www.workingpreacher.org created this short video published on May 14, 2010. A close friend, Pastor Tim Krick, sent it to me this week as it went out … Continue reading →

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Sermon on John 17:10-17, “Abide in Me: That They May Be One”

Posted on May 20, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

Sermon on John 17:10-17,  “Abide in Me: That They May Be One” Easter 7, May 20, 2012 http://youtu.be/2hWjhvdh8MU St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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The Church as Basketball Hoop

Posted on May 18, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

(Posted on Castle Church Door – May 18, 2012 http://castlechurchdoor.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/the-church-as-basketball-hoop/) The front of our home now sports a basketball hoop. My son got it for his 9th birthday at the end of April. In a few short weeks it has … Continue reading →

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Being a Good Follower is More Important than Being a Good Leader

Posted on May 16, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

(A guest post today from my friend and colleague Pastor Tim Oslovich) In our country, in our culture, in the Church, we talk a lot about leadership. But Jesus never invited anyone to a leadership training seminar. Instead, he invited … Continue reading →

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Sermon on John 15:9-16, “Abide in Me: Fruit that Lasts”

Posted on May 14, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

Sermon on John 15:9-16 “Abide in Me: Fruit that Lasts” Easter 6 May 13, 2012 (Mother’s Day) http://youtu.be/Ji6DE_wyHFU St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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Asking Questions in the Election of a Bishop

Posted on May 9, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

It is election season in New England. The New England Synod of the ELCA (where I serve) recently released its set of questions for potential candidates for bishop to be asked during our upcoming synod assembly June 8-10, 2012. These … Continue reading →

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Sermon on John 15:1-6, “Abide in Me: Tangled in the Vine”

Posted on May 6, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

Sermon on John 15:1-6 Easter 5, May 6, 2012 “Abide in Me: Tangled in the Vine” http://youtu.be/R_ezV8D2B94 St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, New Canaan, CT

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Sermon on John 10:14-15; 1 John 3:16-17, “Abide in Me: I Know My Own, My Own Know Me”

Posted on May 6, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

Sermon on John 10:14-15, 1 John 3:16-17 Easter 4, April 29, 2012 “Abide in Me: I Know My Own,                    My Own Know Me” http://youtu.be/-A1c2og_A8Y  St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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