Worship, April 26, 2025
ORDER OF SERVICE
Welcome
Introduction & Prayer // Terry & Patty
Worship in Prayer & Song
Welcome // Terry & Patty
Opening Song // Princess & Worship Team / All Creatures (Hallelujah To The King)
Praying the Word // Genie & Meeks / Psalm 24
Songs // Princess & Worship Team / Yes I Will, Good Plans, Trust in God
Worship in Life Together
Hollywood Life // Kirsten
Offering // Eugene
Worship in the Word
Sermon // Pastor Greg / Resurrection: The Experience of Getting Set Fre
Worship in Response
Closing Song // Princess & Worship Team / Living Hope
Benediction // Pastor Greg
UPCOMING EVENTS
DEEP DIVE. Join us after the Worship Service every 2nd and 4th Saturday, and take a deeper dive into God’s Word, getting prayer support, worshiping through music, and building authentic relationships. Lunch will be served. Email us for more information.
DESIGNATED IN-PERSON ELDER. Every week a different Elder is available to pray or answer questions. This week’s designated in-person Elder is KIRSTEN.
INTERIM PASTOR—PASTOR GREG HOENES. While we are going through the pastoral search process, we are blessed to have Pastor Greg as our interim pastor. He has been a senior pastor at Hollywood before so we welcome him back home.
NEXT SABBATH // CHURCH LUNCH. Linger a little longer and enjoy a delicious lunch and great conversations. Join us at the Café after the worship service every 1st Sabbath.
TEXTS FOR TRANSFORMATION BOOK CLUB. Read and discuss books that explore hard questions about how to live with one another and with God. No homework is given, we’ll read together and talk online. All are welcome! Our next meeting is May 9. Every other Friday, 7-8pm. We will meet on Google Meet.
NEXT SABBATH // GET INVOLVED IN PEACE & JUSTICE // MAY 3 AFTER LUNCH. What does it mean to be a safe congregation for those of us who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community? We call ourselves a welcoming church. How can we do better? How can we be better allies or advocates for one another and our community? Join the conversation every First Sabbath after lunch at 2pm. Questions? Email Bill or Kirsten.
MIDWEEK FUEL PRAYER SERVICE. Join us every Wednesday for prayer from 7-8pm at the Interaction Space here at Hollywood Church. All are welcome. Connect through email for more info.
THE WELL. Every other Friday / 7:00pm – 8:45pm PST on Zoom. Together, we aim to: live out our IDENTITY in Christ, grow in COMMUNITY, and be intentional about spiritual MATURITY. For more info contact Merlinda.
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
GET INVOLVED WITH COMPASSION CONNECTION
Compassion Connection supports individuals in need every week right here on our campus. We provide essential services, including hot showers, personal care products, and access to the Compassion Boutique, where individuals can find clothing and essential supplies. If you're interested in making a difference, we’d love to have you join us as a volunteer! Visit CompassionConnections.org/volunteer to learn more and sign up.
Support the Compassion Boutique – Donate Today!
The Compassion Boutique provides individuals in need with the dignity of a shopping experience—completely free of charge. Our boutique is stocked through generous donations from people like you, ensuring that everyone has access to essential clothing and supplies. We gladly accept new or gently used clothing, accessories, shoes, bedding, backpacks, luggage, and new underwear. If you would like to donate, please contact Andrew in the church office to arrange a drop-off:
Phone: (323) 462-0010
Email: andrew@hollywoodadventist.org
Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community
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
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 contact Kirsten.
ADULT QUARTERLY
Led by Bill. Meets in-person and on Zoom.
In-person meets in the Community Chapel.
To join by Zoom: email Bill to get on the weekly reminder email list (which includes study guides/resources and Zoom link).
NEED PRAYER? // MIDWEEK FUEL PRAYER SERVICE
Every Wednesday, 7–8pm, at the church.
Send any prayer requests to Merlinda.
BOOK STUDY: TEXTS FOR TRANSFORMATION
Every other Friday, 7–8pm (PST), on Google Meet
For more info: Alburn - email or Discord (alburn#2820)
THE WELL (WOMEN’S MINISTRY)
Every other Friday, 6:30–8pm (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 to start the conversation.
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
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.