Worship, March 5, 2022
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.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Prelude // Worship Team
WORSHIP IN PRAYER AND SONG
Welcome // Geoff
Song // Worship Team / “Here I Am to Worship”
Praying the Word // Geoff & Veronica / Psalm 16 (pray along online)
Songs // Worship Team / “Cornerstone”
WORSHIP IN LIFE TOGETHER
Hollywood Life // Kirsten
Offering Call // Eugene
Song // Worship Team / “Living Hope”
WORSHIP IN THE WORD
Introduction // Pastor Branden
Sermon // Bill / Peculiar Marching Orders in the Upside Down Kingdom / Luke 9:1-6; 10:1-12; 13:28-30
WORSHIP IN RESPONSE
Communion // Bill, officiating / Eugene, prayer for bread) / Kirsten, prayer for juice
Closing Song // Worship Team / “O Praise the Name” (Anastasis)
Benediction // Bill
Postlude // Worship Team
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MARCH SERIES // The Journey Itself.
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). Join our new series “REBUILD” where we will take a closer look at the Book of Nehemiah. 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.
FAMILY MINISTRY. Sabbath School for children, youth and their families continue to be on hold for the time being. In the lobby are Worship Activity Kits for kids to use during the 11 am worship program. Instructions for use are on the cart and the boxes are updated weekly with new materials. To stay up to date on future developments regarding Sabbath School and more, connect with us on Discord!
UPPER ROOM PRAYER. Wednesdays, 7:00pm-7:30pm (PST) via Zoom (link will be posted next week). Starts February 2nd. For more info or to send any prayer requests, please contact Merlinda and Jeremy 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.
Support on Kickstarter a new book written by Alicia Johnston, The Bible and LGBTQ Adventists. Visit her website for more information: 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
If you are a parent of a child (of any age) who is in the process of coming out or already has come out, 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.