Category Archives: Church & Mission

A little theology, a little missiology, a little commentary

Sermon from Zion, Southington, CT, 11.14.2021

Posted on November 17, 2021 by geoff sinibaldo

Mark 13:1-8, featuring my favorite story, The Rabbi’s Gift, from M. Scott Peck. Sermon starts around minute 17. .

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“Like Being Church” a Sermon for Reformation Sunday, 10.31.2021

Posted on October 30, 2021 by geoff sinibaldo

(Preached at Trinity Lutheran Church, Centerbrook, CT) Readings: Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Romans 3:19-24; Mark 12:28-34 ____________________________________________ Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. First a word of thanksgiving. Thanks to Pastor … Continue reading →

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Good Morning Church! 8.22.2021 Finale

Posted on August 22, 2021 by geoff sinibaldo

Good Morning Church! 8.22.2021 Finale Good Morning Church! from our home to yours. Moment of Silence with Alleluia “Great is Thy Faithfulness” (ELW #733 Sung by Al LaPorte) Genesis 1:1-3 (Read by Peggy Morrissey) Revelation 21:1-6 (Read by Peggy Morrissey) … Continue reading →

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Good Morning Church! 8.15.2021 Get Up and Eat

Posted on August 15, 2021 by geoff sinibaldo

Good Morning Church! 8.15.2021 Get Up and Eat Good Morning Church! from Old Saybrook Town Beach Welcome with Will Larson “Gather Us In” (ELW #532 Sung by Al LaPorte) Opening Prayer 1 Kings 19:4-16 (Read by Peggy Morrissey) John 6:35 … Continue reading →

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Good Morning Church! 8.08.2021 The Bread of Life

Posted on August 8, 2021 by geoff sinibaldo

Good Morning Church! 8.08.2021 The Bread of Life Good Morning Church! from the campfire Welcome Walk the Walk Update (calumet.org/giving/walkthewalk) Opening Prayer “Jesus Loves Me” (ELW #595 Sung by Al LaPorte) Mark 6:24-35 Message – Pastor Nick Sollom “I Am … Continue reading →

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Good Morning Church! 8.01.2021 Seeing (Jesus, Abundance Ourselves) in a New Way

Posted on August 1, 2021 by geoff sinibaldo

Good Morning Church! 8.01.2021 Seeing (Jesus, Abundance Ourselves) in a New Way Good Morning Church! from our littles Welcome Walk the Walk Update (calumet.org/giving/walkthewalk) Opening Prayer “You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore” (ELW #817 Sung by Kim Meadows) Discovery … Continue reading →

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Good Morning Church! 7.25.2021 Jesus in the Moment

Posted on July 25, 2021 by geoff sinibaldo

Good Morning Church! 7.25.2021 Jesus in the Moment Good Morning Church! Walk the Walk Update (calumet.org/giving/walkthewalk) Mission of the Month: Notebooks for CPC in the Hill Opening Prayer “When Peace Like a River” (ELW #785 Sung by Al LaPorte) Discovery … Continue reading →

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Good Morning Church! 7.18.2021 Pointing to Jesus Everyday

Posted on July 18, 2021 by geoff sinibaldo

Good Morning Church! 7.18.2021 Pointing to Jesus Everyday Good Morning Church! On Location at Midway Int’l Airport, Chicago, IL “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” (ELW #697 Sung by Al LaPorte) Opening Prayer Discovery Time: Airport Security with Another Human … Continue reading →

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Good Morning Church! 7.11.2021 Sent as Agents of Grace

Posted on July 11, 2021 by geoff sinibaldo

Good Morning Church! 7.11.2021 Sent as Agents of Grace Good Morning Church! Opening Prayer “Spirit of Gentleness” (ELW #396, vs. 1&2 Sung by Al LaPorte) Discovery Time: a few thoughts on change An Evening Prayer (ELW p. 317) Mark 6:6b-13 … Continue reading →

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Good Morning Church! 7.04.2021 Walk the Walk into Mission Week (the best episode of GMC! ever)

Posted on July 4, 2021 by geoff sinibaldo

Good Morning Church! 7.04.2021 Walk the Walk into Mission Week (the best episode of GMC! ever) Good Morning Church! Walk the Walk (calumet.org/giving/walkthewalk) Opening Prayer “Great is Thy Faithfulness” (ELW #733, Sung by Al LaPorte) Peggy Time A Prayer for … Continue reading →

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