Worship, February 1, 2025
ORDER OF SERVICE
Worship in Word & Song
Welcome // Mae
Opening Song // Princess & Worship Team
Jesus Paid It All
Praying the Word // Jill & Kirsten
Psalm 8
Worship Songs // Princess & Worship Team
Bless God
Firm Foundation (He Won’t)
Worthy of It All
Worship in Life Together
Hollywood Life // Bill
Offering // Eugene
Worship in the Word
Sermon // Pastor Ed
A Bold Beginning: Embracing the Mission of the Church
Acts 1:8
Worship in Response
Holy Communion // All are welcome at the table.
Song // Princess & Worship Team
Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me
Benediction // Pastor Ed
UPCOMING EVENTS
TODAY // February Worship Series
Guest Pastor Ed Sammons will kick off our series on Acts: The Church on God’s Mission. The book of Acts, in many ways, shows us how to do church. While it may not provide detailed instructions, it undeniably offers essential guiding principles. Together, we will dive into how the Holy Spirit empowered the early church in fulfilling God’s mission and how that same power is at work among God’s people today. Prepare to actively engage in this transformative journey!
TODAY // MEMBERSHIP TRANSFER / JULIE GALVAN
Julie Galvan transferring from Living Manna Online Church based in Jamaica, NY, to Hollywood Adventist Church. Second reading.
TODAY // CHURCH LUNCH
Linger a little longer and enjoy a good lunch and great conversations. Join us at the Cafe after the worship service.
TODAY // PASTORAL SEARCH LISTENING SESSIONS
As we begin the search for our next pastor, our church leadership wants to hear from you about what values and skills you want to see in our next pastor. Your feedback will help our pastoral search committee in communicating our collective needs and values. Please join us for one of the listening sessions:
Today after lunch
Thursday, February 6, via Zoom at 6:30 pm
TODAY // DESIGNATED IN-PERSON ELDER
While we don’t have a pastor, every week a different Elder is available to pray or answer questions. This week’s designated in-person Elder is Kirsten.
TODAY // NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT - SECOND READING
Today’s nominating committee report is presented as a second reading and congregational vote. Please email alburn@hollywoodadventist.org if you’d like to speak to the committee.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J_y3hmiYe1nuIkRV5Y8wrWjn1CsTtJN2
Thank you for serving the church!
NEXT SABBATH // DEEP DIVE
Join us after the Worship Service every 2nd and 4th Sabbath in taking a deeper dive into God’s Word, getting prayer support, worshiping through arts and music, and building authentic relationships. For more info: Merlinda - connect@hollywoodsda.org
EVERY FIRST SABBATH // PEACE & JUSTICE
FEBRUARY’S PEACE & JUSTICE MEETING IS CANCELLED. Join the conversation every first Sabbath after lunch. Questions? Email Bill at neville_salvador@yahoo.com or Kirsten at salvadkj@gmail.com.
THE WELL
Every other Fridays / 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: Merlinda at TheWell@hollywoodsda.org.
WINTER SHELTER @ HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
2025 Dates are January 30 to March 21. Want to participate by preparing food, serving and/or hanging out with shelter guests? Contact Kirsten Salvador @ 323-383-8928 or salvadkj@gmail.com. More details to come.
CONTRIBUTION RECEIPTS FOR 2024
Thank you for giving to support the financial needs our local Church and Conference in 2024. Contribution receipts will be emailed this coming week. Please let our Treasurer (treasurer@hollywoodadventist.org) know if you want to receive yours by email and save on postage costs. Please also share any address changes you may have had this past year. We will mail any remaining or requested receipts by January 31, 2025.
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
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.