Worship, November 22, 2025
ORDER OF SERVICE
Worship in Song
Welcome // Mark
Opening Song // Princess & Worship Team / The Lord Will Provide
Praying the Word // Mae & Jack / Psalms 93 & 95:1-7
Worship Songs // Princess & Worship Team / Who You Say I Am / Made for More / O Come To The Altar
Worship in Life Together
Hollywood Life // Bill
Offering // Eugene
Worship in the Word
Sermon // Patty & Eugene / What if… for Thanksgiving Lunch! / Ephesians 3:20
Worship in Response
Closing Song // Princess & Worship Team / Always On Time
Benediction // Patty
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 Bill.
TODAY // GUEST SPEAKERS / Patty & Eugene. Today’s message will be given by two people on our elder team, Patty and Eugene. On Sabbaths, you’ll find Patty either greeting in the lobby or serving food during lunch. She is also leader of the Family Ministry. Eugene co-teaches Faithbuilders, one of the two adult Sabbath Schools here at church. He also serves as Co-Head Elder, Associate Treasurer, and Chair of the Finance Committee.
PENTECOST 2025 // What it Means to be Human. Starting December 6, Pastor Greg will be giving a special evangelistic series that will run for a week and end on December 13. Save the dates and invite your friends! Meetings are every day from December 6–13 in the Church Café.
DECEMBER 6 // 7 PM
DECEMBER 7–12 // 2 PM & 7 PM
DECEMBER 13 // 7 PM
THE THEMES
Saturday, 12/6: Why Faith? Why Religion? Why Jesus?
Sunday, 12/7: Who Says? How Do We Know What We Know?
Monday, 12/8: What Does It Mean to be Human?
Tuesday, 12/9: Humanity and The Meaning of Evil
Wednesday, 12/10: Saved from What? The Magnificent Meaning of Salvation?
Thursday, 12/11: Jesus’ Apocalypse & Criteria for Judgment
Friday, 12/12: The Case for Creation Care, Generosity, and Compassion in this World
Saturday, 12/13: A Desperately Needed Rest
DEC 5 // THE LIGHT HAS COME. Glendale City Church presents a joyous evening of Vivaldi’s Gloria by Glendale City Church Choir and the University of La Verne Chamber Singers. Friday, December 5 at 7pm - Reception with sandwiches, cookies, and hot apple cider immediately following concert.
DEC 5 // 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.
DEC 6 // LUNCH. Linger a little longer and enjoy a delicious lunch and great conversations. Join us at the Café after the worship service.
DEC 6 // A CONVERSATION ON PROTECTION @ PEACE & JUSTICE MEETING. Meet us in the Community Chapel to continue our conversation on how we protect each other, both 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.
DEEP DIVE // On Hiatus. Thank you for joining us this year as we took a deeper dive into the book Saying No to God. Deep Dive will be on hold for the rest of the year and will resume meetings in the new year. See you then!
HEALTH UPDATE // With the flu season upon us and Covid-19 cases on the rise, 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.
MIDWEEK FUEL / Will Resume November 26. Our midweek prayer and study group is on hold for the next few weeks and will resume Wednesday meetings on November 26th. Connect through email for more info.
THE WELL. Every other Friday / 6:30pm – 8:00pm PST on Zoom. Live out our IDENTITY in Christ, grow in COMMUNITY, and be intentional about spiritual MATURITY together. For more info contact Merlinda.
DEC 7 // DISASTER RESPONSE TRAINING. Adventist Community Services invites you to a day of training to help those in need following a disaster. Become a member of this ministry in the Adventist Church focused on "Serving communities in Christ's name". Training is provided by Charlene Sargent, Disaster Services Director, Pacific Union Conference, Adventist Community Services.
In the United States, disaster response volunteers must be trained and affiliated with a recognized disaster response organization. Adventist Community Services is a respected disaster response leader in the United States. Learn how to help your church serve disaster affected communities in Christ’s name.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO ATTEND. Free training, lunch provided. To register, contact Tracy Garnett: ACS@sccsda.org or (818) 546-8405.
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. If you're interested in making a difference, we’d love to have you join us as a volunteer! 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
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
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.
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.