Articles written by Jon Hayashi
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What are you doubting?
Our trust in a lot of things has gotten shaken over the last year. Misinformation, disinformation, lies and half-truths seem to be the norm anymore. When what we thought was solid... — Updated 4/22/2021
Pastor's Corner: Eucharisteo
What does “eucharisteo” mean? You may recognize it from the term Eucharist which refers to the presence of Christ in the taking of the elements of the Lord’s Supper. But what does the term mean? Eucharisteois the form of a... — Updated 1/20/2021
The Odessa Community Ministerial Association says; "Thank-You!"
On behalf of the OCMA I want to thank the entire community of Odessa for all your generous help, donations, prayers and participation throughout the 2019 year. As many of you well... — Updated 1/18/2020
He is risen! He is risen indeed!
The most important historical event for Christianity is Jesus rising from the dead. Over the years many skeptics have tried to explain away the resurrection. Why? Because Jesus... — Updated 4/26/2019
Pray...with Thanksgiving
By Rev. Jon Hayashi Heritage Church Pray...with Thanksgiving In a sermon at Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, Gary Wilburn said: In 1636, amid the darkness of the Thirty... — Updated 11/10/2018
Pastor's Corner
As we move towards Thanksgiving, obviously our “thankfulness quotient” goes up. While it’s in the forefront of our minds, we are more ready to remember to be thankful for the... — Updated 11/28/2017
Pastor's Corner
During some recent conversations, I didn’t realize how many people are still hurting deeply over the loss of Pastor Tim Hauge. I should have figured that out, knowing how deeply... — Updated 8/11/2017
Pastor's Corner
Here we are on the cusp of another Thanksgiving holiday. As is typical, we start making our preparations for where we’re going to go or with whom we’re going to spend it. We... — Updated 11/19/2014
Pastor's Corner; Jon Hayashi
I found the opening statements to a recent interview with Seattle Seahawk's Doug Baldwin quite refreshing. Doug Baldwin was an undrafted free agent coming out of Stanford... — Updated 6/5/2014
OMA to hold sing-along Sunday, November 17
'Tis the season to be THANKFUL!!! We have all been blessed in numerous ways, none greater than what God has done for us through His Son Jesus Christ. Please join us this Sunday,... — Updated 11/13/2013
Pastors' Corner
Spring has sprung and with it the grass gets greener, the trees start budding, the flowers begin to poke their shoots up, and the weather starts to get warmer (except for that...