Harry J. Heintz loves sailing. And reading and writing. And his wife and family. And God. And baseball. And life. He has been writing for years, for sermons, teachings, and observations about life and faith. Friends and family have urged him to start a blog. With their help and encouragement, here goes.
Recent Posts
A Cosmic Christmas
[This message was given at Community of the Savior, Rochester NY, on the second Sunday os Christmas, 1/3/21, based on John 1:1-18.] It hadn’t happened in about 800 years and, just in time for Christmas, it was happening at the end of 2020, that year of much disappointment and suffering. Jupiter and Saturn, the two … Continue reading A Cosmic Christmas
Is This Old Folks’ Sunday?
[This message was delivered on the First Sunday of Christmas, 12/27/20, at Perinton Presbyterian Church, based on Luke 2:22-40. It can also be viewed at the church’s channel on FaceBook.] Just three words. They are perhaps the most dreaded words we read on a Christmas morning. They can ruin a child’s joy and make for a … Continue reading Is This Old Folks’ Sunday?
Comfort and Hope
[This message was delivered at the Blue Comfort and Hope worship service at Perinton Presbyterian Church on the Third Sunday afternoon of Advent, Dec. 13, 2020. The texts: Psalm 42 and 2 Corinthians 1:3-7.] There is one kind of praying that too often is ignored. We need to know the prayer of lament. It is … Continue reading Comfort and Hope
Did Someone Forget Christmas?
[This message was delivered for the second Sunday of Advent, 12/6/20, where I am now serving as a parish associate. The texts: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8. The video of the worship service can be found on Facebook, under Perinton Presbyterian Church.] There is no straight path from Henrietta to Perinton, let alone a highway. In the three … Continue reading Did Someone Forget Christmas?