Worship, February 21, 2026
Order of Service
Worship in Prayer & Song
Welcome // Eugene
Opening Song // Princess & Worship Team / Can’t Help But Praise
Praying the Word // Mae & Kirsten / Psalm 30
Worship Songs // Princess & Worship Team / Holy Spirit / The Blood / Living Hope
Worship in Life Together
Hollywood Life // Alburn & Eugene
Offering Call // Eugene
Worship in the Word
Sermon // Pastor Branden / Yet Shall We Live / Genesis 1-3, John 11:25, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Worship in Response
Closing Song // Princess & Worship Team / God, You’re So Good
Benediction // Pastor Branden
HOLLYWOOD LIFE
TODAY // DESIGNATED IN-PERSON ELDER. Every week a different Elder is available to pray or answer questions. This week’s designated in-person Elder is Alburn.
TODAY // GUEST SPEAKER / Pastor Branden Stoltz. Pastor Branden is the West Region Director and also former pastor here at our church. We welcome him back as he gives us today’s message. Pastor Greg is out of town for the next three weeks and will return March 7.
FEB 20 // THE WELL (Women’s Ministry) / NEW SERIES. WHEN GOD DOESN'T MAKE SENSE.We all go through seasons of confusion, waiting, or unanswered questions in life. Join the Well for this new study series. This is a safe space to question openly, wrestle honestly, study deeply, and pray intentionally together. Every other Friday at 6:30pm PST on Zoom. For more info: Merlinda at TheWell@hollywoodadventist.org
FEB 27 // TEXTS FOR TRANSFORMATION BOOK CLUB. We'll read through A House on Fire: How Adventist Faith Responds to Race and Racism during the meeting time and discuss key points along the way. All are welcome to join. Meets every other Friday, 7-8pm PST. Email alburn@hollywoodadventist.org for more information. We gather on Google Meet.
FEB 28 // DEEP DIVE. Join us after the Worship Service as we take a deeper dive into the sermon topic, support one another through prayer, and spend time building authentic relationships. Lunch is at 12:30pm, and Study is from 1–2pm. See you there! Deep Dive is open to everyone and meets on the second and fourth Sabbaths of every month. Prefer to join Deep Dive remotely? Log-in at this link at 1pm to join the study virtually: upperroom.hollywoodadventist.org.
MARCH 7 // LUNCH. Linger a little longer and enjoy a delicious lunch and great conversations. Join us at the Café after the worship service every first Sabbath of the month.
MARCH 7 // A CONVERSATION ON PROTECTION @ PEACE & JUSTICE MEETING. Meet us in the Community Chapel to continue our conversation on how we protect each other, our church community, and our neighbors. Who are our neighbors and what is our responsibility toward them? For questions and Zoom Link, email Bill at neville_salvador@yahoo.com or Kirsten at salvadkj@gmail.com. Peace & Justice meets the First Sabbath of every month after church lunch.
EVERY WEDNESDAY // MIDWEEK FUEL. Join us for prayer and fellowship from 7-8pm in the Interaction Space here at Hollywood Church. All are welcome. For more info: connect@hollywoodsda.org. Every Wednesday, 7–8PM.
JAN 12–MAR 20 // WINTER SHELTER @ HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Want to participate by preparing food, serving and/or hanging out with shelter guests? Contact Kirsten Salvador, 323-383-8928 or salvadkj@gmail.com.
HEALTH GUIDELINES. With the flu season upon us, we encourage anyone not feeling well to stay home and connect with the church online. The 11am worship service is live-streamed on YouTube every Sabbath.
CONTRIBUTION RECEIPTS FOR 2025. Thank you for supporting the financial needs of our local Church and Conference in 2025. Contribution receipts will be e-mailed this coming week. If your e-mail or physical address has changed, or if you would like to receive a copy by mail, contact Shari, church treasurer. treasurer@hollywoodadventist.org.
SUPPORT THE COMPASSION BOUTIQUE - DONATE TODAY!
The Compassion Boutique provides individuals in need with the dignity of a shopping experience—completely free of charge. Our boutique is stocked through generous donations from people like you, ensuring that everyone has access to essential clothing and supplies. We gladly accept new or gently used clothing, accessories, shoes, bedding, backpacks, luggage, and new underwear. Since the boutique is now open five days a week, we are urgently seeking donations in all sizes to help maintain our stock and keep our racks and shelves full.
If you would like to donate, please contact Andrew in the church office to arrange a drop-off:
Phone: (323) 462-0010
Email: andrew@hollywoodadventist.org
Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
We are an Adventist Peace Fellowship Church
Adventist Peace Fellowship Commitments
Peacemaking & Reconciliation
Care for Creation
Sabbath Economics
Health and Human Rights
Freedom of Conscience
Racial & Gender Justice
GET INVOLVED WITH COMPASSION CONNECTION
Compassion Connection supports individuals in need every week right here on our campus. We provide essential services, including hot showers, personal care products, and access to the Compassion Boutique, where individuals can find clothing and essential supplies. Visit CompassionConnections.org/volunteer to learn more and sign up.
Support the Compassion Boutique – Donate Today!
The Compassion Boutique provides individuals in need with the dignity of a shopping experience—completely free of charge. Our boutique is stocked through generous donations from people like you, ensuring that everyone has access to essential clothing and supplies. We gladly accept new or gently used clothing, accessories, shoes, bedding, backpacks, luggage, and new underwear. If you would like to donate, please contact Andrew in the church office to arrange a drop-off:
Phone: (323) 462-0010
Email: andrew@hollywoodadventist.org
Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community
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!
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. Questions? Email Bill at neville_salvador@yahoo.com or Kirsten at salvadkj@gmail.com.
Every 1st Sabbath after lunch at 2pm
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.
HOLLYWOOD SMALL GROUPS
SABBATH SCHOOLS @ 10AM
FAMILY MINISTRY
Children’s Sabbath School meets in the kids’ classroom.
For more info contact Patty
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 contact Kirsten.
ADULT QUARTERLY
Led by Bill. Meets in-person and on Zoom.
In-person meets in the Community Chapel.
To join by Zoom: email Bill to get on the weekly reminder email list (which includes study guides/resources and Zoom link).
NEED PRAYER? // MIDWEEK FUEL PRAYER SERVICE
Every Wednesday, 7–8pm, at the church.
Send any prayer requests to Merlinda.
BOOK STUDY: TEXTS FOR TRANSFORMATION
Every other Friday, 7–8pm (PST), on Google Meet
For more info: Alburn@hollywoodadventist.org
DEEP DIVE
Every Second and Fourth Sabbath
Join us after the Worship Service in taking a deeper dive into God’s Word, getting prayer support, worshiping through arts and music, and building authentic relationships. For more info: connect@hollywoodsda.org. This ministry will begin anew in January.
THE WELL (WOMEN’S MINISTRY)
Every other Friday, 6:30–8pm (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.
GENERAL CHURCH INFO
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!
SIGN UP FOR OUR E-NEWSLETTER. Get updates on what is happening at our church. Connect@hollywoodsda.org
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.
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.