Monthly Archives: December 2017

“There is Something about Christmas…”

Posted on December 27, 2017 by geoff sinibaldo

12/24/2017 Christmas Eve Luke 2:1-20 “There is something about Christmas” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT   BONUS: 12/24/2017 Advent 4 from the Fellowship Hall Luke 1:26-38 “A Word for Mary”

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“Longing for the Light on the Longest Night” an Advent Reflection on Isaiah 9:2, 6

Posted on December 21, 2017 by geoff sinibaldo

                  The people who walked in darkness    have seen a great light;those who lived in a land of deep darkness—    on them light has shined…. …For a child has been born for us, … Continue reading →

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“Now is the time for Joy!” Advent Message, Christmas Around the World & Pageant

Posted on December 20, 2017 by geoff sinibaldo

12/17/2017 Advent 3 “Now is the time for Joy” Advent message on 1 Thessalonians 5:15-24 Christmas Around the World Pageant St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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“THIS IS WHY WE SING” an Advent Reflection on Isaiah 61:1-4 on the 5th anniversary of Newtown

Posted on December 14, 2017 by geoff sinibaldo

Isaiah 61:1-4 The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; … Continue reading →

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“Click” – An Advent Letter to My Congregation, 2017

Posted on December 13, 2017 by geoff sinibaldo

(An advent letter sent to the people of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Old Saybrook, CT Dec 6, 2017) Advent blessings to you and Merry Christmas! “The Light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it.” (John 1:5) … Continue reading →

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“Time for Good News” a sermon on Mark 1:1-8

Posted on December 11, 2017 by geoff sinibaldo

12/10/2017 Advent 2 Sermon on Mark 1:1-8 “Time for Good News” Now is the Time, Part 2 St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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“COMFORT IN THE DAYS OF ABUSE AND EXILE,” an Advent reflection on ISAIAH 40:1-8

Posted on December 7, 2017 by geoff sinibaldo

                These days feel more like days of abuse than days of comfort. The abuse of power. The abuse of influence. The abuse of wealth. The abuse of position. The abuse of trust. … Continue reading →

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JOLLY OLD SAINT NICK (min msg)

Posted on December 5, 2017 by geoff sinibaldo

St. Nicholas of Myra, 12/06/343 For more on St. Nick, click HERE

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“Wait for the man on the cross” an Advent sermon on Mark 13:21-37

Posted on December 4, 2017 by geoff sinibaldo

12/03/2017 Advent 1 Sermon on Mark 13:21-37 (Now is the Time!, Part 1) “Wait for the Man on the Cross” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT David Lose, In the Meantime: http://www.davidlose.net/2014/11/advent-1-b/ http://www.davidlose.net/2017/11/advent-1-b-a-present-tense-advent/

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