Monthly Archives: November 2014

Giving Thanks in a New Set of Surroundings

Posted on November 26, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

A year ago we went to my sister’s house near Chicago to celebrate Thanksgiving, completely unaware that in less than a year everything would change. A new home, a new community, a new school for the kids, new people in … Continue reading →

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From Bishop Hazelwood – The New Mission – Joining God in the Neighborhood

Posted on November 25, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

What is this “mission” we keep hearing about? Here are some great insights from my Bishop, Jim Hazelwood. http://bishoponabike.squarespace.com/blog/2014/11/24/the-new-mission-joining-god-in-the-neighborhood.html

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“There is no ‘unsacred’ space” a sermon on Matt 25:31-46

Posted on November 24, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

11/23/2014 Christ the King a sermon on Matt 25:31-46 “There is no ‘unsacred’ space” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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Sharing “one”* thing

Posted on November 20, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

*Disclosure: I realize human beings are complicated and to define ourselves by “one” particular thing may not only be a difficult task, it may actually be impossible. But before you run off screaming, please allow me to make a brief point… … Continue reading →

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Stewardship Sunday with Pastor Rip Hoffman, sermon on Matt 25:14-30

Posted on November 18, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

11/16/2014 Stewardship Sunday Guest preacher Pastor Rip Hoffman Sermon on Matt 25:14-30 St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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Installation of Pastor Geoff Sinibaldo at St. Paul, Old Saybrook, CT. Pastor Brian Scott, preacher, Pastor Jim Reemts, Conference Dean

Posted on November 13, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

11/09/2014 Installation of Pastor Geoff Sinibaldo Pastor Brian Scott, preacher sermon on Mark 4:35-41, “God wins” Pastor Jim Reemts, Dean of CT Rivers Conference, New England Synod, ELCA St. Paul Lutheran Church, Old Saybrook, CT  

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Nothing is Stationary

Posted on November 13, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

The world is constantly in motion: rotating on its axis, in orbit around our sun, spinning throughout our galaxy, and dancing across the cosmos. Yet sometimes our perspective makes it feel like we are stationary and everything else is in … Continue reading →

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“It’s the Body of Christ, Charlie Brown” a sermon on Matt 25:1-13

Posted on November 10, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

11/09/2014 A sermon on Matt 25:1-13 “It’s the Body of Christ, Charlie Brown” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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5 Things I’ve Learned by Greeting People at the Curb (or More Than Name tags…)

Posted on November 6, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

It started on a whim. The Sunday of the vote to call me as pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Old Saybrook, CT (8/31/2014) I put on my alb and stole and started meeting people in the Narthex when … Continue reading →

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“Join the Dance of the Saints” an All Saints sermon on Rev 7:9-17 and Matt 5:14-16

Posted on November 3, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

11/02/2014 All Saints Sunday Sermon on Rev. 7:9-17 and Matt 5:14-17 “Join the Dance of the Saints” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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