Monthly Archives: February 2019

Sunday is Coming! “Jesus shines so bright they don’t see or hear him” Luke 9:28-45, Transfiguration C

Posted on February 28, 2019 by geoff sinibaldo

“The appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white.” (Luke 9:29) I have always found the Transfiguration puzzling. In Matthew, Mark and Luke the Transfiguration is a pivotal moment in the gospel story as Jesus shines brightly … Continue reading →

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You are loved and welcome here. You are not alone. Do not be afraid.

Posted on February 26, 2019 by geoff sinibaldo

Some of the strongest, most courageous and faithful people I know both inside and outside of the church self-identify as LGBTQ+ (but their strength, courage and faith is not what is at stake in this post). In the ongoing arguments … Continue reading →

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“What it means to love your enemy” a sermon on Luke 6:27-38

Posted on February 25, 2019 by geoff sinibaldo

2/24/2019 Sermon on Luke 6:27-38 “What it means to love your enemy” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT  

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Sunday is coming! “You want me to do WHAT?!!??! with my enemy?” -Luke 6:27-36, Epiphany 7C

Posted on February 20, 2019 by geoff sinibaldo

“Love your enemies” (Luke 6:27) We live by very prudent wisdom: Destroy your enemy. Dismiss your enemy. Ignore your enemy. Tolerate your enemy. Understand your enemy. …in order to defeat your enemy. These strategies make sense for our survival. They make … Continue reading →

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“a political rally?…a protest march?…a sermon?” on Luke 6:17-26

Posted on February 19, 2019 by geoff sinibaldo

2/17/2019 on Luke 6:17-26 “a political rally? …a protest march? …a sermon?” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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Sunday is coming! “Restorative Blessing and Woe” Luke 6:17-26, Epiphany 6C

Posted on February 14, 2019 by geoff sinibaldo

“They had come to hear him and be healed of their diseases.” (Luke 6:18a) Special focus on this passage highlights the blessings and woes in Luke’s version of what is often called “The Sermon on the Plain,” by comparing what … Continue reading →

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“You are the second boat” a sermon on Luke 5:1-11

Posted on February 11, 2019 by geoff sinibaldo

2/10/2019 Sermon on Luke 5:1-11 “You are the second boat” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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My Pastor Report for the Annual Congregational Meeting 2/10/2019

Posted on February 9, 2019 by geoff sinibaldo

Wow! 2018 marked some significant milestones and ministry in the life of St. Paul. BUILDING & MISSION We celebrated the completion of the whole building renovation (sans kitchen) on Sunday, April 8, 2018. Our Bishop, Jim Hazelwood of the New … Continue reading →

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“Sunday is coming! “Seeking Partnership.” Luke 5:1-11, Epiphany 5C

Posted on February 6, 2019 by geoff sinibaldo

“So they signaled their partners in the other boat to help them.” (Luke 5:7) I wonder where we came up with the idea that we must be self-sufficient in order to survive and be successful. We live in a ‘pull … Continue reading →

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“Like a tornado” a funeral sermon for Barbara Martin, 2/06/2019

Posted on February 6, 2019 by geoff sinibaldo

Barbara had the uncanny ability to walk into a room as if a tornado had just swept through it. Maybe it was because her hair always looked like she just walked through a windstorm, even though she was a very … Continue reading →

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