Worship, May 27, 2023
ORDER OF SERVICE
WORSHIP IN SONG
Prelude // Worship Team
Welcome // Alburn
Song // Worship Team / Graves into Gardens
Praying the Word // Psalm 37:1-11 / Jorge & Kris
Songs // Worship Team / Yes and Amen / What a Beautiful Name / Hymn of Heaven
WORSHIP IN LIFE TOGETHER
Hollywood Life // Bill
Offering Call // Pastor Branden
WORSHIP IN THE WORD
Message // Bill Cork / Blessed are the Peacemakers: The Religion of Jesus vs. Christian Nationalism / Matthew 5:3-12
WORSHIP IN RESPONSE
Closing Song // Worship Team / Battle Belongs
Benediction // Bill Cork
Postlude // Worship Team
UPCOMING EVENTS
TODAY // ADVENTIST PEACE FELLOWSHIP SABBATH. Guest Speaker: Bill Cork, Assistant Director of Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries for the North American Division. His message is titled, “Blessed are the Peacemakers: The Religion of Jesus vs. Christian Nationalism.”
TODAY // DEEP DIVE. Join us after the Worship Service for a deeper dive into God’s Word, getting prayer support, worshiping through arts and music, and building authentic relationships. Every second and fourth Sabbath, starting May 27. For more info: connect@hollywoodadventist.org.
WINTER SHELTER IS BACK! // APRIL 17–JUNE 15. Hollywood Presbyterian Winter Shelter has returned as a Spring Shelter. Our church is joining other Hollywood congregations to provide dinner and after-dinner activities. Each church signs up for the evenings it is able to provide a meal. If you wish to cook, help serve, or organize an activity, please let coordinator Kirsten Salvador know. She can be reached at salvadkj@gmail.com or cell (323) 383-8928. Your monetary donations for the meal ingredients are also appreciated.
NEXT CHURCH POTLUCK // JUNE 3. Lunch will be served in the Café right after service until 2pm. Menu will be prepared by our Foodies Ministry Team to maintain food safety protocols. There will be a sign-up sheet for volunteers for food service. Monetary donations are welcome to contribute to these meals. Pre-packaged snacks, desserts, and drinks are welcomed.
LGBTQIA+ PRIDE CELEBRATION // FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 7–10pm. Join us here at the church for a time of worship, mingling and celebration of YOU! For more info: gaysdareyla@gmail.com.
LITTLE FREE LIBRARY @ HOLLYWOOD: DEDICATION & RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY // Saturday, June 10, 2pm. 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, and joining us to dedicate the new library! Corner of Canyon Drive & Van Ness.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES // Volunteer slots are on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30am – 3:00pm. Visit compassionconnections.org/volunteer to sign up. Thank you for supporting our church’s ministry!
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!
GIVE ONLINE // www.hollywoodsda.org
INCLUSIVE RESOURCES // SDA Kinship is an organization providing support and community for LGBTQ+ Adventists, their families, and allies. www.sdakinship.org
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. Contact: Kirsten Salvador @ salvadkj@gmail.com
“Dear Mama God” is a children’s picture book by Daneen Akers with an expansive, simple, wonder-filled prayer addressed to God as a Mother. To preorder: https://www.dearmamagod.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.
WEEKLY GROUPS
3 SABBATH SCHOOLS AT 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.