Worship, February 15, 2025
ORDER OF SERVICE
Worship in Word & Song
Welcome // Melvina
Opening Song // Calla & Worship Team
Open the Eyes of My Heart
Praying the Word // Ackerly & Melvina
Psalm 78
Worship Songs // Calla & Worship Team
Gratitude
To Worship You I Live
I Surrender All
Worship in Life Together
Hollywood Life // Patty
Offering // Bill
Worship in the Word
Sermon // Merlinda
The Unexpected
Acts 3
Worship in Response
Closing Song // Calla & Worship Team
I Speak Jesus
Benediction // Merlinda
UPCOMING EVENTS
TODAY // FEBRUARY WORSHIP SERIES. The book of Acts, in many ways, shows us how to do church, and more importantly, how to be the 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!
Merlinda brings us today’s sermon, The Unexpected. Have you ever seen God show up in big, unexpected ways, either in your life or in the lives of others? The first miraculous healing after Jesus' ascension is recorded in Acts 3, where we encounter a seemingly hopeless situation, yet ordinary men did something extraordinary through the power of the Holy Spirit. In fact, the entire book of Acts is filled with stories of how God chooses men and women to do the most unexpected things. What if we, as a church, asked God to do something amazing through us? What if we had faith in who He is and what He can do today, trusted Him with the methods and the timing, and left the outcomes in His hands?
EVERY FIRST SABBATH // CHURCH LUNCH. Linger a little longer and enjoy a good lunch and great conversations. Join us at the Cafe after the worship service. Every 1st Sabbath.
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 Kelsy.
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, contact Merlinda (connect@hollywoodsda.org).
NEW! MIDWEEK FUEL PRAYER SERVICE. Join us every Wednesday for prayer from 7-8pm at the Interaction Space here at Hollywood Church. All are welcome. For more info: 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 at (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.
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
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.