On Thursday, August 4, 2011 our new freeway sign was installed! This sign has been dilapidated and broken for many years now, even though the sign is one of the most visible signs in our neighbourhood. Everyday, thousands of people drive south on the 101 Freeway, and along Hollywood Blvd., past our church and see this sign.

The new sign was designed by Scott Arany. Effort was made to respect the church’s iconic architecture and history. The cross logo was adapted from bricks in the church’s front façade along Hollywood Blvd. The font used is Futura, designed in 1922 by Paul Renner. This font shares many characteristics with the historic metal type found on our steeple and on the east wall, as both sets of letters draw from art deco influences with modern sensibilities.

Installation was by local sign installation specialists Tako Tyko. Many thanks to the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists for helping our congregation with the costs for this vital and high-profile renovation.

New Hollywood Church Sign

UPDATE

WE DID IT!! We’ve been on a long journey, dreaming and planning for the Crossroads at Hollywood mural that will be painted on the west wall of the church (facing the freeway). This week it’s time to celebrate! We exceeded our fundraising goal of $10,000 and raised a total of $10,260! We’re now working closely with artist Man One to move the project toward completion. We’re excited to collaborate with local taggers, artists and community members as we communicate a message of peace in our neighborhood. There will be lots of opportunities for volunteer involvement so keep your eyes and ears peeled for updates in the coming weeks!

Four years ago we started the process of putting a mural on our West wall. While the challenges we faced have taken time to overcome, now we are now ready to move forward! All that stands in our way is $10,000 for materials and scaffolding. We currently have a web page for fundraising:

www.indiegogo.com/Crossroads-at-HOLLYWOOD

There is a time limit. We have 60 days to raise the money or a percentage gets taken by IndieGoGo.

There are two things you can do to help:
1. You can donate!
2. Share the link to this site with friends and colleagues you believe would have an interest. This project is about our community, for our community, and communicates our desire to be a place of peace in the midst of Hollywood.

GOOD FRIDAY
“Christ is Crucified!” 7:30 p.m. • Fellowship Hall
Come to a candlelight vespers for spiritual songs and a telling of the Crucifixion story from the Gospel of John. This is a somber service that takes us into the darkness of the tomb. John 18:1–19:42.
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HOLY SATURDAY
“Christ has died.” 11:00 a.m. • Sanctuary
Journey from hopelessness towards hope through poetry, hymns, original songs, and classical music. Sal Gulotta and Kelby Joseph present a dramatic encounter between Jesus and Judas. Lamentations 3:1–9, 19–24.
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RESURRECTION SUNDAY
“Christ is risen!” 8:30 a.m. • Bronson Canyon Park
Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with an Easter Breakfast Potluck at Bronson Canyon Park (1.5 miles up Canyon Dr. from the church). Prayer, good company, and tasty food. Bring a breakfast dish to share—contact Emily McArthur (ecmcarthur@gmail.com). Colossians 3:1-4.
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We are proud to be a part of a coalition of 20 faith communities across Los Angeles committed to justice and dignity for all Angelenos. On Tuesday, April 12 at 6 p.m. we will gather with our fellow LA Voice congregations to share a meal, share work, share faith reflection, receive some training, and move forward together. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about who we are as a church and what it means to join in our work for justice in Hollywood.

Location:
First Baptist Church of Los Angeles
760 South Westmoreland Avenue, Los Angeles 90005 [ Google Map ]

Please RSVP by email to nathan@hollywoodsda.org.

March 12
Encountering Jesus: Nicodemus
John 3:1-17

March 19
Encountering Jesus: A Samaritan Woman
John 4:5-42

March 26
Encountering Jesus: A Paralyzed Man
John 5:1-8

April 2
Encountering Jesus: A Blind Man
John 9:1-41

April 9
Encountering Jesus: A Dead Man
John 11:1-45

April 16
Encountering Jesus: Pontius Pilate
John 18:28-38

Join us on March 9, 2011 for two prayerful services focused on repentance and turning our hearts towards Christ’s crucifixion. This is a beautiful, contemplative day of fasting, prayer, and worship.

Morning worship, 7 a.m., in the prayer chapel in the back of the church.
Evening worship, 7:30 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall.

If you would like to know more about Hollywood’s observance of the biblical practices of Ash Wednesday and the Season of Lent, please read Ryan’s latest Pastor’s Journal. You can also watch a video of last year’s evening service.

We are inviting our local community to support and celebrate the Just Food program. The Ribbon-Cutting and Benefit Event will be held in our community garden—rain or shine—with Councilman Tom LaBonge scheduled to speak at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. We need volunteers! If you would be willing to help prepare food, decorate, or serve guests on the day of the event email Corrine Galván (corrinemgalvan@gmail.com).

DATE: Sunday, February 27 at 3 p.m.

PLACE: The Community Garden behind the church.

Join us for a moderated discussion between our Councilmember candidates for District 4 and you, at the Hollywood Adventist Church. Email your questions for your future councilmember to cd4forum@gmail.com.

February 24, 7:30 p.m.
1711 N. Van Ness Ave., Hollywood, CA 90027

An epiphany is a revealing, an awareness, a moment of knowing. So the season of Epiphany is focused on knowing more about Christ’s revealing of Himself and His mission as recorded in the Gospels, and also as expressed in our own congregation’s missional life here in Hollywood. This is a season for new life, symbolized by the green cross above.

Epiphany lasts for nine weeks. Here are the gospel texts for the first four weeks of Epiphany.

• Epiphany 1
  Baptism of Christ, Matthew 3:13-17
  January 6, 2011
• Epiphany 2
  John 1:29-42
  January 13, 2011
• Epiphany 3
  Matthew 4:12-23
  January 22, 2011
• Epiphany 4
  Matthew 5:1-12
  January 29, 2011

Advent Season at Hollywood Adventist Church starts this next Sabbath, November 27. This is a four-week season before Christmas where we celebrate the advent of our Lord Jesus Christ—2000 years ago as a baby, and soon to come again in the Second Coming. What better season for Adventists than Advent?

There are many different ways to get involved and celebrate with us this season. Here is a list of upcoming events, worship services, scripture readings, and other information.

11/27 ADVENT I.
• Sabbath worship. Matthew 24:36–44. Isaiah 2:1–5.

11/29 DECORATING PARTY.
• 7–9 p.m. Come decorate the Sanctuary for Advent and Christmas! Free food. RSVP on Facebook.

12/4 ADVENT II.
• Sabbath worship. Matthew 3:1–12. Isaiah 11:1–10.

12/10 HOLLYWOOD HOLIDAY PARTY.
• 5–9 p.m. 4959 Lemon Grove Avenue.
Come to this benefit party for a local Hollywood community.

12/11 ADVENT III.
• Sabbath worship. Matthew 11:2–11. Isaiah 35:1–10

12/18 ADVENT IV.
• Sabbath worship. Matthew 1:18–25. Isaiah 7:10–16.
• Potluck at the Salvadors’ House.

12/24 CHRISTMAS EVE.
• Candlelit Christmas Eve vespers in the Fellowship Hall

12/25 CHRISTMAS MORN.
• Sabbath worship.