Monthly Archives: July 2016

“We love…” Toronto Mission Trip Reflections 2016

Posted on July 31, 2016 by geoff sinibaldo

7/31/2016 “We love because God first loved us” (1 John 4:19) Toronto Mission Trip Reflections St.Paul /Trinity Youth 2 communities – 1 church in mission together

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St. Paul/Trinity Youth Mission Trip Video – Toronto 2016

Posted on July 31, 2016 by geoff sinibaldo

St. Paul & Trinity: Two Communities – One Church Together in Mission

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The 1st draft ending to Matthew’s Gospel

Posted on July 28, 2016 by geoff sinibaldo

“Since the eleven refused to leave their hiding place, Jesus met them there.  When they saw him they looked at one another with suspicion, and were deeply afraid. Jesus said to them. ‘It is up to you now. Stay inside and bar … Continue reading →

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“THE JESUS WAY, PART 5: PRAYING” (min msg)

Posted on July 27, 2016 by geoff sinibaldo

“The Jesus Way” is the Lutheran Outdoor Ministry theme for 2016. Here is my min msg on “PRAYING.” “‘And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at … Continue reading →

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“THE JESUS WAY, PART 4: SERVING” (min msg)

Posted on July 20, 2016 by geoff sinibaldo

“The Jesus Way” is the Lutheran Outdoor Ministry theme for 2016. Here is my min msg on “SERVING.” “Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to … Continue reading →

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A letter (not from Hogwarts) to my 11 year old daughter on her birthday

Posted on July 19, 2016 by geoff sinibaldo

21 July, 2016 Dear Mia, Congratulations on your eleventh birthday. Wow. You are growing up! I’m sorry to report that there is no Hogwarts Letter addressed to you today. What can I say? Their loss. There is no one I … Continue reading →

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2 Bald Pastors / Episode 23: eformation

Posted on July 19, 2016 by geoff sinibaldo

        http://2baldpastors.com/episode23/

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“Sit and play at the feet of the Master” sermon on Luke 10:38-42 (with SKIT!)

Posted on July 17, 2016 by geoff sinibaldo

7/17/2016 Sermon on Luke 10:38-42 “Sit and play at the feet of the Master” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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Which direction are you leading?

Posted on July 16, 2016 by geoff sinibaldo

“Are you leading people toward the last ten years   or toward the next ten years?”*   I’m not sure where I heard (or read) this quote, but I have been thinking about it a lot lately – especially when … Continue reading →

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2 Bald Pastors / Episode 22: John Longworth

Posted on July 15, 2016 by geoff sinibaldo

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