Hollywood Seventh-day Adventist Church

CREDO: I believe…

Matthew 22:36-40
We begin this series by remembering that what we most need is a theology for a way of life.

“Apocalypse” concludes!

And you thought there was no way you could miss it, right? Fortunately we’re just talking about our summer sermon series called Apocalypse. The last two sermons are now on the podcast: the message given by Emily McArthur on August 16 entitled, “Thou Mayest” and the final message in the series, “Friendship Has No Religion.”

Film Screening: Arranged

Join us at the Hollywood Church, this Saturday, August 16 at 7:30 pm for a screening of the independent film, Arranged. Pastor Ryan Bell will be speaking about this film in his sermon on August 23. Keep reading for more about the film.

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CREDO Worship Series starts in two weeks

For months now we have been planning and preparing for the nearly three-month long series entiled CREDO, which will start on Sabbath, August 30. CREDO is an exploration of the classic Christian creed through worship, preaching and the arts.
Learn more about the series, read the creeds and sign up to participate as an artist. Visit the CREDO webpage.

This Sabbath in Hollywood

There are several great things happening this Sabbath!

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Let Mercy Come

The sermon this Sabbath is entitled, Let Mercy Come, and is based upon the classic Psalm 51 of David and the music and video of “What I’ve Done” by Linkin Park. Watch the video after the jump.

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Lars and the Real Girl

Join us for a screening of Lars and the Real Girl this Saturday night, August 2 at 8:00 pm. On Sabbath, August 9, Sal Gullota will be giving the sermon based, in part, on this movie. Bring some snacks to eat and share with others and we’ll have a great time.

BodyWorlds 3 Trip

Our group trip to see BodyWorlds 3 will meet at the California Science Center box office this Sunday, July 20 at 2 PM. There are a limited number of first-come, first-served tickets each day. Please be ON TIME if you want to join us as a group, otherwise, you’re on your own or can catch up. Sadly, photography is not allowed, so please leave your cameras at home. Let me know if you have any questions (amlaner@gmail.com)! Looking forward to seeing you guys there!

Pastor Ryan will lead a group on public transportation, starting from the church parking lot. Please contact Ryan for details. Save the gas, pollution, traffic and parking hassles and Go Metro.

Podcast Update

The entire “Working for Life” series is now in our podcast. If you missed any or you’re not in Hollywood and want to think in a deeper way about how your work is a part of God’s redemption of all creation, check out this series in six parts (May 24-June 28). Click here!

Everyday Apocalypse

Matthew 6:9-13
Intro to new series: Apocalypse
Everyday we experience apocalypse, most profoundly in the arts, when the world-as-it-is is exposed as a sham and the world as it will/should be is seen.