Monthly Archives: February 2014

Ministry on the New Frontier; a Review of Clint Shnekloth’s: Mediating Faith

Posted on February 26, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

I’m sitting in my office on a Monday morning. Last night before bed I posted in the ELCA Clergy Facebook Group* the struggles I have with the upcoming Sunday’s assigned readings for worship, and have a couple dozen responses to … Continue reading →

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“Sermon on the Mount, part 4: Holy Defiance,” a sermon on Matt 5:38-48

Posted on February 24, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

2/23/2014 Epiphany 7 Matt 5:38-48 and Luke 6:36 “Sermon on the Mount, part 4: Holy Defiance” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT Articles Referenced: Matthew Block, “Ukrainian Unrest Spreads, Lutheran Pastor Assaulted,” Lutheran International Council. 2/20-2014. Online Available: http://www.ilc-online.org/2014/02/20/ukrainian-unrest-spreads-lutheran-pastor-assaulted/ Max … Continue reading →

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The Pathway – a reflection after shoveling snow

Posted on February 19, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

THE PATHWAY 2:56 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” (Matt 16:24)

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“Sermon on the Mount, part 3: don’t overthink it” a sermon on Matt 5:21-37

Posted on February 17, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

2/26/2014 Epiphany 6 Sermon on Matt 5:21-37 “Sermon on the Mount, part 3: don’t overthink it” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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VCRs, Buggy Whips and an EPIC church

Posted on February 12, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

I read this quote this week:* “Think of the church as a VCR.           If you have newer DVDs, you can’t play them on your old VCR – You need an entirely different device.” ** Maybe … Continue reading →

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“Sermon on the Mt, part 2: a different righteousness” a sermon on Matt 5:13-20 and 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Posted on February 9, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

2/09/2014 Epiphany 5 Sermon on Matt 5:13-20 and 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 “Sermon on the Mount, Part 2: A Different Righteousness” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT Thanks to Jeff Stalley and John Longworth

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Snow Days

Posted on February 5, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

The snow was falling Monday morning…       The kids were home for another snow day… The church parking lot was yet to be plowed… I was doing some writing at home that morning from a spare bedroom upstairs … Continue reading →

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“Sermon on the Mount, Part 1: a different blessing” a sermon on Matt 5:1-12

Posted on February 3, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

2/2/2014 Epiphany 4 Sermon on Matt 5:1-12 “Sermon on the Mount, Part 1: a different blessing” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church Article referenced: Sibi Riffer, “The New Church Lady,” Pearls and Grace. Jan 29. 2014. Online Available:  http://pearlsandgrace.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-new-church-lady.html?spref=fb&m=1

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