Worship, December 10, 2022
ORDER OF SERVICE
Prelude // Worship Team
WORSHIP IN PRAYER AND SONG
Lighting the Advent Candle // The Okullo Family / Joy
“These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full." John 15:11 (RSV).
Devotional Prayer: “Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for the light of joy your gift of salvation brings. Help us to keep our hearts always open to you. Amen.”Song // Worship Team / How Great is our God
Praying the Word // Jeremy & Michael / Psalm 122 [pray along online]
Songs // Worship Team / Holy Spirit / Nothing Else
WORSHIP IN LIFE TOGETHER
Hollywood Life // Merlinda
Offering Call // Kirsten
Offertory // Worship Team / We Have a Savior
WORSHIP IN THE WORD
Sermon // Pastor Branden / From One to the Other / Matthew 1 & Genesis
WORSHIP IN RESPONSE
Holy Communion
Closing Song // Worship Team / Good Good Father
Benediction // Pastor Branden
Postlude // Worship Team
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DECEMBER SERIES // Looking Back, Looking Forward. There was a time when the reason for the season was only a hope and a question in the hearts and minds of the people of God. What are you waiting for
! YOUR INFO IS NEEDED. IMPORTANT: Please submit your contact information via our new website contact page at Contact.HollywoodAdventist.org. You will receive periodic church newsletter updates and relevant health-related announcements.
APOCALYPSE MOVIE NIGHT—CHRISTMAS EDITION // Tonight, 5pm. Help pick the Christmas movie by voting on Discord at #apocalypse-polls. Watch in-person in the Café and on Discord. Popcorn and hot water will be provided. Bring cookies and cocoa/cider/tea to share. For more information contact Alburn, richardab@gmail.com.
MEMBERSHIP TRANSFER // Alex Haberman. By profession of faith. First reading.
HOLIDAY FAMILY POTLUCK. December 17, 1–3 pm. Our Childrens & Family Ministries invites families—parents, guardians, and kids—to a delicious potluck lunch after the service.
VOLUNTEER FOR COMPASSION CONNECTION. Compassion Connection needs additional volunteers to help cover Wednesday and Friday shower and boutique shifts (9:30am - 3pm) through the Holiday season. People interested in volunteering can talk to Andrew Froemming directly, or go to www.compassionconnections.org/volunteer
MEN’S GROUP. We meet every other Friday on Zoom, 8–9 pm Pacific time. Contact Alburn for more info. Richardab@gmail.com. Discord handle: alburn#2820.
BIBLE JOURNAL. Do you want to have a keepsake Bible journal from your studies in the book of Luke? Pastor Branden recommends certain English Standard Version editions of the book of Luke & Acts to use alongside the various sermon series we are venturing through this year. Visit: pastor.branden.link to see more information.
SABBATH SCHOOL. Our Adult Sabbath School classes have resumed their 10 am start time on Sabbath morning. They are a hybrid in person and Zoom class for those worshipping remotely. If you would like to join a Sabbath morning class, please email info@hollywoodsda.org and you will be directed to the teachers.
THE WELL (Women’s Ministry). Friday nights, 7:00pm (PST) via Zoom. For more info, please contact Merlinda at TheWell@hollywoodsda.org.
PRAYER. If you need prayer, email us at pray@hollywoodsda.org.
UPPER ROOM PRAYER. Wednesdays, 7-7:30pm (PST) via Zoom. UpperRoom.hollywoodadventist.org. For more info or to send any prayer requests, please contact Merlinda at pray@hollywoodsda.org.
CAN’T HEAR EASILY? Do you need access to amplified audio to hear the in-person worship program better? Ask a Connect Team member at the lobby doors and they will 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.
GIVE ONLINE. Your support makes an eternal difference. You can give your tithes and offering online through AdventistGiving. Checks can be mailed directly to us at 1711 N. Van Ness Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028; please specify “Tithe” or “Local Church Offering” in the memo line. AdventistGiving.Org
LGBTQ+ RESOURCES.
Order a a new book written by Alicia Johnston, The Bible and LGBTQ Adventists. Visit her website: www.aliciajohnston.com
SDA Kinship is an organization providing support and community for LGBTQ+ Adventists and their families. Contact Kirsten Salvador for more information, salvadkj@gmail.com on how to connect with them as an individual, family member or ally. www.sdakinship.org
Check out their resource page and join Kirsten in a support group each month on the third Sunday at 9:30 am PST. Led by Kinship Friends & Family coordinators, John & Carolyn Wilt.
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR COMPASSION CONNECTION. Do you have clothes you don’t need anymore? We maintain a donation-based clothing closet to provide freshly washed clothes to our shower guests needing a clean change. We are in constant need of new and gently used t-shirts, pants, socks, and new underwear for all genders. For donations during COVID-19 social distancing and closure mandate, please contact the church office by phone: (323) 462-0010 or email: info@hollywoodsda.org. Thank you for supporting our church’s ministry!
PHONES OUT ON SABBATH. Join the church discord server to keep in touch with other members of the community. Sabbath mornings you can connect with people worshipping remotely. Staying connected to each other can be difficult even as we transition back to being more in person. discord.hollywoodadventist.org.