Worship, November 4, 2023
ORDER OF SERVICE
WORSHIP IN SONG
Prelude // Worship Team
Sabbath Greetings // Hollywood Friends
Welcome & Opening Prayer // Sandra
Songs // Worship Team / Never Lost / Leaning on the Everlasting Arms / Goodness of God / Never Walk Alone
WORSHIP IN LIFE TOGETHER
Hollywood Life // Kris & Merlinda
Offering Call // Patty
WORSHIP IN THE WORD
Message // Pastor Branden / ReThinking Adventism / New to Adventism
WORSHIP IN RESPONSE
Holy Communion // Pastor Branden with Elders Bill, Kirsten & Patty
Song // Worship Team / Great Are You, Lord
Benediction // Pastor Branden
UPCOMING EVENTS
RETHINKING FAITH // OCTOBER + NOVEMBER WORSHIP SERIES. Join us in this transformative exploration of our core beliefs and traditions of Adventism, reevaluating them in the light of Biblical understanding and personal relevance. Together, we'll seek a renewed understanding of our faith, fostering a stronger, more life-giving connection with God and God’s purpose for our lives. Don't miss this opportunity to refresh your faith and redefine Adventism
DEEP DIVE / EVERY 2nd & 4th SABBATH. 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. For more info: connect@hollywoodadventist.org.
NURSING HOME VISITATION / EVERY 3rd SABBATH. We will be visiting a nursing home for a time of worship and fellowship. This is a ministry of peace and love. We will be there to talk, pray, and sing with the residents, as they and the Spirit moves. If you’re interested in future visits please email Eric B at birkyeric1961@gmail.com.
THANKSGIVING LUNCH // NOVEMBER 18. Join us at the Café right after service for a Thanksgiving Lunch prepared by our Foodies Ministry Team. Sign up to volunteer to help prepare the meal on Friday, November 17 at 7pm OR help serve food during the lunch. Please contact reypraise@gmail.com for more info. Monetary donations, pre-packaged snacks, desserts, and drinks are all welcomed.
POTLUCK! / EVERY 1st SABBATH. Join us every First Sabbath for lunch at the Café right after service until 2pm. Menu will be prepared by our Foodies Ministry Team to maintain food safety protocols. Sign up to volunteer for food service or contact reypraise@gmail.com. Monetary donations, pre-packaged snacks, desserts, and drinks are all welcomed. OUR NORMAL 1st SABBATH LUNCH FOR THIS MONTH WILL BE ON NOVEMBER 18.
TODAY // GET INVOLVED IN PEACE AND JUSTICE / EVERY 1st SABBATH . 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. Read Luke 10 to prepare for our discussion. Questions? Email Bill at neville_salvador@yahoo.com or Kirsten at salvadkj@gmail.com.
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.
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 - you 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 her know if you didn’t get it or reach out with any questions. Kirsten Salvador | 323-383-8928 | salvadkj@gmail.com
COMMUNION WITH FOOT WASHING // DECEMBER 2. Foot washing is a practice to emulate Jesus at the Last Supper. There are plenty of ways to join even if you don’t want to get your feet wet. Elders are here to answer any questions. alburn@hollywoodadventist.org.
GLENDALE ADVENTIST ACADEMY & ELEMENTARY. The 2023-24 school year has started. Support our local Adventist school by participating in some upcoming events! Questions? Ask Pr. Branden, Bill & Kirsten Salvador, GAA Board representatives.
Nov 11 - 6–9 pm: Fall Festival
Volleyball & Flag Football games (see the Academy Calendar)
PEACE + JUSTICE AT HOLLYWOOD
We are an Adventist Peace Fellowship Church
Resources from April's Peace Summit
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!
ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITY // If you are part of the rainbow community by identity or as an ally, there is an opportunity to act and create change. See Kirsten Salvador for details. 323-383-8928, salvadk@gmail.com
INCLUSIVE RESOURCES // SDA Kinship is an organization providing support and community for LGBTQ+ Adventists, their families, and allies. www.sdakinship.org
Subscribe to the Kinship newsletter to learn about groups and other events you may want to participate in! Subscribe to Our Newsletters (www.sdakinship.org)
Kirsten Salvador, long-time ally, happy to answer any questions! 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
WEEKLY GROUPS
THREE 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.