Worship, December 2, 2023
ORDER OF SERVICE
WORSHIP IN SONG
Lighting The First Candle of Advent - Hope // Alburn & Kelsy
Opening Song // Worship Team
We Praise You
Praying the Word // Patty & Julie
Psalm 80
Songs // Worship Team
Yes and Amen
Goodness of God
Here Again
WORSHIP IN LIFE TOGETHER
Hollywood Life // Bill
Offering Call // Eugene
WORSHIP IN THE WORD
Hearing the Word // Yeshara, Julie, & Jane
Genesis 1
Sermon // Pastor Branden
ReConstructing Faith: Creation’s Promise
Genesis 1 & John 1
WORSHIP IN RESPONSE
Ordinance of Humility (Footwashing)
Holy Communion // Pastor Branden, Alburn, Kelsy
Closing Song // Worship Team
Never Walk Alone
Benediction // Pastor Branden
Postlude // Worship Team
UPCOMING EVENTS
DECEMBER WORSHIP SERIES // RECONSTRUCTING FAITH: GOING BACK TO THE BEGINNING.
This December, join the start of the story with the first promise of God’s extraordinary love for you! The timeless poetry in the very first lines of both Genesis and John reveals where it all began and why you have every reason to reconstruct your faith and keep moving forward. Journey through the heart of God’s enduring love and purpose for us. We invite you to be a part of this grounding series this Advent and Christmas.
DEEP DIVE’S HOLIDAY SCHEDULE.
Deep Dive will take a break in December for the holidays. Today we will celebrate the Compassion Connection Anniversary and November 25 we will participate in the Christmas Decorating of our church.
[TODAY] COMMUNION WITH FOOT WASHING.
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.
[TODAY] CHURCH LUNCH.
Join us at the Café right after service for lunch prepared by our Foodies Ministry Team. Sign up to volunteer to help prepare the meal on Friday evenings 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.
[TODAY] CHURCH TOWN HALL & BUSINESS MEETING.
After lunch, 1:30pm in the Community Chapel.
NURSING HOME VISITATION // EVERY 3rd SABBATH.
We’re bringing worship and fellowship to our local community nursing homes. 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.
Will resume in January 2024.
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 areall welcomed.
Our normal 1st Sabbath Lunch will be on December 18.
THE WELL (WOMEN’S MINISTRY) // CHRISTMAS LUNCH & LEARN.
Discover God’s Vision for your 2024, plus vision boarding. RSVP to Merlinda at TheWell@HollywoodAdventist.org.
December 9, 1–3:30PM, Community Chapel.
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. Read Luke 10 to prepare for our discussion. Questions? Email Bill at neville_salvador@yahoo.com or Kirsten at salvadkj@gmail.com.
Next meeting will be January 6, after the worship service.
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 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
GLENDALE ADVENTIST ACADEMY & ELEMENTARY. Support our local Adventist school by participating in some upcoming events! Questions? Ask Pr. Branden, Bill & Kirsten Salvador, GAA Board representatives.
Support the Bible Project @ GAA, donating to provide an Andrews Study Bible for every Academy student. Give online at PayPal or mail a check to: Glendale Adventist Academy 700 Kimlin Drive, Glendale, CA 91206. Each Bible costs $45 and any amount would be appreciated.
Enjoy the sounds of Christmas at GAA!
TODAY, 7 pm: Grades 5-8 Christmas Program
Dec. 13, 7 pm Jazz Band Christmas Concert
Dec. 14, 7 pm: HS Band Christmas Concert
Dec. 22: Chorale Messiah @ GAA.
Questions? Ask Pr. Branden, Bill & Kirsten Salvador, GAA Board representatives | Elementary & Jr High Calendar + Academy Calendar
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!
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.