Monthly Archives: December 2014

“Sing…Light has come” a Christmas reflection on John 1:1-14

Posted on December 29, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

Mary Oliver wrote a Poem called, “Buddha’s Last Instruction” (online available: http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/blog/2013/02/20/mary-oliver-the-buddhas-last-instruction) The poem begins, “MAKE OF YOURSELF A LIGHT” said the Buddha before he died. I think of this every morning as the East begins to tear off its many clouds … Continue reading →

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“Merry Christmas Benson” a Christmas Eve Sermon on Luke 2:8-16

Posted on December 27, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

12/24/2014 Christmas Eve Sermon on Luke 2:8-16 “Merry Christmas Benson” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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Merry Christmas 2014

Posted on December 25, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

Have an Awesome Christmas. – PGS For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, … Continue reading →

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“Impossible made possible” an Advent sermon on Luke 1:26-38

Posted on December 22, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

12/21/2014 Advent 4 Sermon on Luke 1:26-38 “Impossible made possible” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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5 Good Reasons to Try Church Again This Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US THIS CHRISTMAS! Christmas Eve  – Candles, Carols & Communion December 24 @ 5:00 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church, 56 Great Hammock Road, Old Saybrook, CT Here are 5 good reasons why you should … Continue reading →

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Faith, Hope and Love – Part 3: Love – an Advent Reflection on 1 John 4:7-21 (two years after Sandy Hook)

Posted on December 18, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

We may not want to admit it, but it feels like there is a deficit of love in this world. The news  seems to be only getting worse and worse. Since Sunday there have been hostages taken in Australia, a horrible … Continue reading →

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“You are a witness to the Light” an Advent sermon on Genesis 1:1-5 and John 1:1-9

Posted on December 15, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

12/14/2014 Advent 3 Sermon on Genesis 1:1-5 and John 1:1-9 “You are a witness to the Light” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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Faith, Hope, Love – Part 2: Hope – an Advent reflection on Romans 8:24-25 and Luke 1:46-55

Posted on December 11, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope.                   For who hopes for what is seen? But if we hope for what we do not see, … Continue reading →

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“Get out of bed! Come on! Let’s go! It’s time!” an Advent sermon on Isaiah 40:1-5 and Mark 1:1-8

Posted on December 8, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

12/07/2014 Advent 2 a sermon on Isaiah 40:1-5 and Mark 1:1-8 “Get out of bed! Come on! Let’s go! It’s time!” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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Faith, Hope, Love – Part 1: Faith – An Advent Reflection on Hebrews 11:1-12:2

Posted on December 4, 2014 by geoff sinibaldo

“And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love.”             (1 Corinthians 13:13) ___ The author of the Hebrews tells us that “faith is the assurance for things hoped … Continue reading →

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