Monthly Archives: November 2012

Days Between in No Man’s Land (Prior to Advent and Beyond)

Posted on November 28, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

On Monday morning I logged-in on my Facebook account and saw this status update from our new Bishop of the New England Synod, ELCA – Jim Hazelwood, “The time between Christ the King Sunday and Advent feels like no man’s … Continue reading →

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Sermon on Rev. 1:4-8 and John 18:33-38a, “After and Before”

Posted on November 25, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

November 25, 2012 Christ the King Sunday Sermon on Revelation 1:4-8  and John 18:33-38a http://youtu.be/4uubStCyuj8 “After and Before” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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A Thanksgiving Sermon on Luke 17:11-18, “Turn around and come back”

Posted on November 25, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud … Continue reading →

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Lincoln and Thanksgiving

Posted on November 21, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

I have admired President Lincoln as a figure for a long time. My alma mater even dedicated a statue to him (pictured here) and Secretary John Hay the year I graduated from Carthage College in 1997. Last week I saw … Continue reading →

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Sermon on Mark 13:1-8, “Changing Expectations”

Posted on November 19, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

November 18, 2012 Extraordinary Time Sermon on Mark 13:1-8 “Changing Expectations” http://youtu.be/HArla761XF8 St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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Welcome to Extreme Hospitality

Posted on November 14, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

Over the course of the past several years my good friend Dave Holtz (Executive Director of Luther Crest Bible Camp in Alexandria, MN) and I have been thinking about hospitality in the extreme, and recovering it not only as a … Continue reading →

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Confirmation Sermon on Mark 12:38-44, “When the powerless lead”

Posted on November 11, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

Confirmation Sunday,                 November 11, 2012 Sermon on Mark 12:38-44 “When the powerless lead” http://youtu.be/thgq8MORtmM St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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One pastor’s guide to any election

Posted on November 6, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

Depending when (or if) you read this article – you will either be preparing to vote, or you have voted already. Our participation in the process of choosing our leaders and voicing our concerns through our political process is a … Continue reading →

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Sermon on John 11:32-44, “Now What???” (After Hurricane Sandy)

Posted on November 4, 2012 by geoff sinibaldo

All Saints Sunday November 4, 2012 Sermon on John 11:32-44 “Now What???” (After Hurricane Sandy) http://youtu.be/yDmxdgWazQY A powerful powerless worship: St. Michael’s Lutheran Church (unplugged from the fellowship hall) New Canaan, CT

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