Worship, October 5, 2024
ORDER OF SERVICE
WORSHIP IN PRAYER & SONG
Welcome // Kelsy
Opening Song // Kevin & Worship Team
Goodness of God
Praying the Word // Eric & Jeroen
Goodness of God
Songs // Kevin & Worship Team
Revelation Song
In the Cross
Jesus We Love You
WORSHIP IN LIFE TOGETHER
Hollywood Life // Bill & Kirsten
Offering Call // Eugene
WORSHIP IN THE WORD & SERVICE
Sermon // Pastor Branden
Apocalyptic Adventism: Is It Hope or Fantasy?
Revelation 12
WORSHIP IN RESPONSE
Holy Communion // All are welcome at the table.
Closing Song // Kevin & Worship Team
What a Beautiful Name
Benediction // Pastor Branden
UPCOMING EVENTS
TODAY // APOCALYPTIC ADVENTISM
We celebrate the legacy of the early Adventists - those who read the Bible and saw prophecy unfolding all around them, which, in turn, charged them to make an action difference in the cities and systems around them. What can we take from their stories of Revelation investigation that support us today? How does your image of Jesus encourage you to better impact the lives of those around you?
TODAY // Welcome Back Pastor Branden!
We are grateful for our Pastor and thankful that he was able to take a three month sabbatical. Join us next week as we welcome him back.
TODAY // BURBANK ADVENTIST CHURCH
We’d like to extend a warm welcome to the Burbank Adventist Church who will be worshipping with us today and in the coming weeks!
TODAY // CHURCH LUNCH & POTLUCK
Join us every First Sabbath for lunch at the Café right after service until 2pm. Menu will be prepared by our Foodies Ministry Team to maintain food safety protocols. Sign up to volunteer for food service or contact reypraise@gmail.com. Monetary donations, pre-packaged snacks, desserts, and drinks are all welcomed.
TODAY // PEACE & JUSTICE // AFTER LUNCH
Join the conversation every first Sabbath after lunch at 2pm. Come learn what is peace and justice. Does lack of affordable housing keep you up at night? Questions? Email Bill at neville_salvador@yahoo.com or Kirsten at salvadkj@gmail.com.
This next meeting we will share learnings from Hollywood 4Ward Community Summit, "Off the Sidewalk," aimed at reducing homelessness, Continue dialogue on using church property for affordable housing, and discuss APF Sabbath Planning (on October 26).
NEXT SABBATH // DEEP DIVE
Join us after the Worship Service in taking a deeper dive into God’s Word, prayer, and building authentic relationships. Enjoy good food and conversations. For more info, contact Merlinda, connect@hollywoodsda.org
NEXT SABBATH // BUSINESS SESSION TO ELECT ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Please attend in person or live online to vote for the Organizing Committee. The Organizing Committee will propose a Nominating Committee to select new church officers to start in 2025. If you have any questions about the process of Nominating or becoming a member please reach out to Branden, branden@hollywoodadventist.org, or Alburn, alburn@hollywoodadventist.org, or any elder. Your vote is important to make our church a place “Where God’s Spirit is given a space to change lives.”
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
We are an Adventist Peace Fellowship Church
Adventist Peace Fellowship Commitments
Peacemaking & Reconciliation
Care for Creation
Sabbath Economics
Health and Human Rights
Freedom of Conscience
Racial & Gender Justice
COMPASSION CONNECTION // DONATIONS NEEDED. Do you have clothes you don’t need anymore? We maintain a donation-based clothing boutique to provide our shower guests with clean clothing and the dignity of a shopping experience. All while eliminating the barriers presented by a traditional monetary exchange transaction. We are in constant need of new and gently used t-shirts, pants, socks, and new underwear for all genders.
For donations, please contact Andrew in the church office by phone: (323) 462-0010 or email: andrew@hollywoodsda.org.
COMPASSION CONNECTION // VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. Volunteer slots are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am – 3:00pm. Visit compassionconnections.org/volunteer to sign up. Thank you for supporting our church’s ministry!
GET INVOLVED IN PEACE AND JUSTICE
Let's talk together, listen and consider what are the needs/challenges in our community (inside and/or outside the church walls/fences). How is God already at work on those challenges? Consider what, if any, part you want to join in with God on his (on-going) mission. Questions? Email Bill at neville_salvador@yahoo.com or Kirsten at salvadkj@gmail.com.
Every 1st Sabbath after lunch at 2pm
LITTLE FREE LIBRARY @ HOLLYWOOD
Our church is now home to a Little Free Library! We’re partnering with LittleFreeLibrary.org, a non-profit organization. We encourage you to get involved in serving the families in our community and neighbors through book donations. Corner of Canyon Drive & Van Ness.
HOLLYWOOD SMALL GROUPS
SABBATH SCHOOLS @ 10AM
FAMILY MINISTRY
Children’s Class – led by Patty in the kids' classroom
Parents’ Class – led by Mae in the room next to the kids
For more info: Patty - pattykelley2014@gmail.com | Mae- maekchinn@icloud.com
FAITHBUILDERS
Join us for an open conversation focused on the intersection of God + Faith + Life.
Led by Eugene and Kirsten | Meets in-person and on Zoom
Zoom details will be provided to interested participants. For more info: salvadkj@gmail.com
ADULT QUARTERLY
Led by Bill. Meets in-person and on Zoom
In-person meets in the Community Chapel
To join by Zoom: email neville_salvador@yahoo.com to get on the weekly reminder email list (which includes study guides/resources and Zoom link)
NEED PRAYER? // UPPER ROOM PRAYER MEETING
Wednesdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm PST
Zoom Info: UpperRoom.hollywoodadventist.org.
Send any prayer requests to Merlinda at pray@hollywoodsda.org
MEN’S GROUP
Every other Friday, 8:00pm – 9:00pm PST on Zoom
For more info: Alburn - richardab@gmail.com, alburn#2820 (Discord)
THE WELL (WOMEN’S MINISTRY)
Every other Fridays, 7:00pm – 8:45pm PST on Zoom
Live out our IDENTITY in Christ, grow in COMMUNITY, and be intentional about spiritual MATURITY together.
For more info: Merlinda at TheWell@hollywoodsda.org.
INTERESTED IN STARTING A SMALL GROUP AT YOUR HOME?
Contact Kelsy - kelsyjoy@gmail.com to learn more.
GENERAL CHURCH INFO
STAY CONNECTED. Please email your contact info to Connect@hollywoodsda.org and let us know if you’re interested in learning more about our church or joining a group. We’d love to hear from you!
SIGN UP FOR OUR E-NEWSLETTER. Get updates on what is happening at our church. Connect@hollywoodsda.org
INCLUSIVE RESOURCES.
SDA Kinship is an organization providing support and community for LGBTQ+ Adventists, their families, and allies. www.sdakinship.org
Subscribe to their newsletter to learn about groups and other events you may want to participate in! Subscribe to Our Newsletters (sdakinship.org)
Kirsten Salvador, long-time ally, happy to answer any questions! 323-383-8928 | salvadkj@gmail.com
INCLUSIVE RESOURCES // SDA Kinship is an organization providing support and community for LGBTQ+ Adventists, their families, and allies. www.sdakinship.org
Subscribe to the Kinship newsletter to learn about groups and other events you may want to participate in! Subscribe to Our Newsletters (www.sdakinship.org)
Kirsten Salvador, long-time ally, happy to answer any questions! 323-383-8928 | salvadkj@gmail.com
STAY CONNECTED
Please email your contact info to connect@hollywoodsda.org and let us know if you’re interested in learning more about our church or joining a group. We’d love to hear from you!
A NOTE FROM YOUR CHURCH CLERK
Church members can now update your own membership contact profiles. An email was sent to your email on file to do this via an app called myEADVENTIST. Let Kirsten, our church clerk, know if you didn’t get it or reach out with any questions.
Kirsten Salvador | 323-383-8928 | salvadkj@gmail.com.
CAN’T HEAR EASILY?
If you need access to amplified audio to hear the in-person worship program clearer, ask a Connect Team member/usher so they can loan you one of the three audio assist devices we have available. You can use your own 3.5mm plug earbuds or borrow a headset.