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Kat Von D, Britney Spears, A New Christian Video Game, and Tom Hanks | |
CALL SHEET
October 18, 2023
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A Movement of Prayer for the Entertainment Industry | |
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Greetings from Hollywood!
We are excited for another week of prayer requests so that we can all pray together for the people, the projects, and the issues in Hollywood. God is moving in our industry and we want to encourage you that your prayers are making an eternal difference. I just got off the phone today with a producer who thanked HPN for praying because he is seeing more films and TV shows produced with faith elements than ever before. THANK YOU!!! LET'S PRAY…….
Also, AT THE END OF THIS CALL SHEET is where we post all of the AWESOME events and community group gatherings happening at HPN so Please KEEP READING!
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Kat Von D is a New Believer
Kat Von D, the most famous Tattoo Artist in the country, recently became a Christian and got baptized! Kat is a brave new follower of Jesus and yet she just posted that after her baptism it surprised her that it wasn't the atheists who got angry at her, but it was the Christians; questioning her sincerity, judging her dress and making nasty comments about her decision. HPN is asking all of you who are reading this to please not judge Kat or anyone, especially a new Christian! And please tell anyone who does that to stop. We are praying that HPN members are known for our love, not our hate or judgment. Listen to the love in Kat's heart when she talks about what Christians have said to her after she became a Christian. And let's praise God for her decision, and pray for her to grow in her faith every day! This is a time to rejoice, not judge. THANK YOU!!
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Nick Vujicic on "I Am Second"
We praise God for how video can be used powerfully for the gospel. If you have not heard of “I am Second” videos, you have to check them out. They are beautifully shot videos of global celebrities telling their personal stories of how Jesus transformed their lives. They are watched by millions of people and each story is powerful. Check out the incredible Nick Vujicic, whose story will make you want to never complain about anything in your life again! And be sure to thank God for both Nick and for the power of storytelling on-line!
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SAG/AFTRA Continues to Strike
We were hopeful that the SAG/AFTRA strike would end last week and now it’s not looking good. We have to pray for both the AMPTP and SAG/AFTRA to come to terms by being willing to compromise in what they want. DGA and WGA are good to go. Now let’s ask the Lord to bring SAG/AFTRA and the AMPTP together in a fair decision! You don’t realize that what happens in Hollywood affects cities across the globe. Watch this news piece from Buffalo, NY, talking about how the strike is negatively impacting their city. We need to pray for the Lord to intervene because millions of people are hurting across the country during this strike:
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Britney Spears
Britney Spears is in need of continued prayer as she releases her "tell-all" book, "The Woman in Me". In the book, Britney addresses painful experiences throughout her career, including the conservatorship, having her children taken from her, a secret abortion, and shaving her head. Britney needs healing, and she also needs the support that she has never gotten from the Christian community. We are the ones who can pray that she will find healing and restoration in the arms of her faithful, loving Heavenly Father.
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Pray for Israel
We ask you to pray for the peace of Israel. Our Jewish associates, co-workers, bosses, friends, and their families are hurting both in Israel and here, as they lose family members and friends. And we want to walk alongside them with love and compassion for all that they are going through. May the Lord reveal Himself to them in miraculous ways! And we ask for prayer for our friend and HPN Local Chapter Director in Jerusalem, CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell. May he be safe as he leads his news teams during this tumultuous time.
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A Faith-Based Video Game
Pray for the impact that the Chinese best-selling video game based on a trilogy of excellent novels Three Body, is having on the players across the globe. The game, which is a science fiction trilogy written by Liu Cixin, is based on a Christian's desire to combine science with Theology through his own faith. A review of the books says: "He also possesses a reasonable knowledge of the Bible, in particular the founding myths in Genesis 1-3. This is particularly surprising since in China, Christianity is essentially forbidden.” Let’s pray that this video game influences its players to move one step closer to Jesus!
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Taylor Swift is on Top
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has broken all box office records with her Eras Tour film that even pushed back the dates of two faith-based films from opening last week-end because of Taylor’s overwhelming sales. Let’s pray for Taylor, as the #1 top-selling female star of all time, and for the single female audience in America, which is now leading the box office numbers! There is a spiritual shift in our culture today and we want to pray for everyone involved. And Taylor knows Jesus so we ask that He holds on to her through her fame, and that she holds on to Him!
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Below is the podcast interview with Tom about his new novel. | |
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Tom Hanks’ First Novel
HPN loves Tom Hanks and his positive impact on the world through both his films and his life. Tom is a man of faith, of integrity, and with a respect for all people. He has just come out with his first novel, The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece, and we want to pray that Tom continues to be creative, loving, and eternally impactful with his choices, actions, words, and relationships. Thanks for being a class act, Tom!
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Jada Pinkett Smith's Memoir
Actress Jada Pinkett Smith just released her memoir entitled "Worthy." In the book, Jada opens up about her relationship with her estranged husband Will Smith, and the struggles, joys, and lessons she's learned in life so far. Let's pray for Jada, Will, their children, and the brokenness that has plagued their desire for a strong family. May they discover Jesus on their journey.
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Pray for Hollywood Prodigals
Let’s pray today for the many PRODIGALS who are in Hollywood. So many creative professionals grew up in the church, came to Hollywood, and fell away. We want to ask the Lord to heal family hurts, church hurts, and anything else that pulled these people away from the Lord. And we believe that they are coming back. Here are some known children of God who are currently not following Him: Vanessa Hudgens, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, and Bella Thorne. We pray the Lord’s promise over these and others we know: “Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6
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Thank you so much for praying with us this week. We want to recommend you get more involved with your incredible HPN community. If you are not in LA then check out our Local Chapters and reach out to the Director near you to say hi or to pray together.
If you are in LA we recommend you get involved with our incredible community. Three upcoming events you should attend are: Our D.E.I. Symposium, Measure For Measure for composers, songwriters, and musicians, and a new 3-week class, Home Improvement & Hospitality. Read below for more details and we’ll see you next month!
With love,
Karen, Kelry and Myesha
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“Life isn’t about finding the answers. It’s about asking the questions.”
Brian Grazer, Film Producer with 43 Oscar nominations
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“After three days they found Him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.”
-- Luke 2:46
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Weekly Devotional: The Pain of Gossip
Gossip. It permeates every part of every society across the globe. Human beings love to talk about other people. But God is saddened by gossip. This week the focus is on the temptations to gossip, the dangers of gossip, and how to make our words wholesome and encouraging, building people up and leading people to Jesus. Find out how changing your words can change others’ lives!
Karen Covell
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE: WATCH FULL EPISODE HERE!
Our special guest on the ChangeMakers Podcast this week is Producer Carrie Certa and Pastor Dave Stambaugh. Carrie talks about showing up in Dave's church with great reservations about going to church and feeling right at home the moment he started preaching about "Star Trek" in his sermon. The use of pop culture in his sermons is what made her stay, learn, and grow in her faith. Hear their incredible conversation about TV, film and God, all because Pastor Dave analyzed television from the pulpit.
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OCTOBER KIDS AND TEENS PRAYER CALENDAR
How to use the K+T Prayer Calendar: Print it off, or email to your kids, teachers, Youth Pastors and friends. Put it some- where (like on the fridge or in your child's school planner) where you and your child can see it and PRAY THROUGH IT together each night. Then, watch your child's prayer life GROW!
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This WONDERFUL MONTHLY RESOURCE is created by Sarah Sumpolec; a mother, teacher, author, and creative, who creates these every month! Email her a thank you or question at sarahs@hpnemail.org! | |
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Narrative Shifters
Saturday, October 21st @ 9:30AM
First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood
Hosted by: Myesha Reynolds
Narrative Shifters Biblical Equity Symposium" is a one-day event for anyone wanting to gain an understanding of Equity from a Biblical perspective, those committed to fair and right treatment of all people, and anyone desiring to confront the misconceptions about diversity, equity, and inclusion to change the current narrative! You will love her powerful approach to bringing all people together through the love of Jesus!
Use Code HPN for a discount on tickets!
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Actors Co-Op Presents:
The Human Comedy
Back by Popular Demand!
September 30th - November 5th
in the David Schall Theatre
A timeless coming-of-age tale that celebrates what brings us together.
Written and Directed by Thom Babbes and based on the novel by William Saroyan Produced by Crystal Yvonne Jackson.
*Actors Co-op has created a $20 ticket code for all HPN members that is valid through the entire run of both shows(The Human Comedy and Lewis and Tolkien). The promo code that any HPN member can use for $20.00 discount tickets is HPN20.
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Ordinary Angels
Based on a remarkable true story ORDINARY ANGELS centers on Sharon (Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets Ed (Alan Ritchson), a widower working hard to make ends meet for his two daughters. With his youngest daughter waiting for a liver transplant, Sharon sets her mind to helping the family and will move mountains to do it. What unfolds is the inspiring tale of faith, everyday miracles, and ordinary angels.
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After Death
IN THEATERS OCTOBER 27, 2023
After Death is a gripping feature film that explores the afterlife based on real near-death experiences, conveyed by scientists, authors, and survivors. From the New York Times bestselling authors who brought you titles like 90 Minutes in Heaven, Imagine Heaven, and To Heaven and Back, emerges a cinematic peek beyond the veil that examines the spiritual and scientific dimensions of mortality, inviting viewers to contemplate the possibility of life after death.
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Home Improvement & Hospitality
3 Saturdays - From 4:00 pm - 8:00pm
NOVEMBER 4th, 11th & 18th.
At the home of Jim & Karen Covell
We'll focus each week on practical, hands-on steps to fixing your electricity, plumbing, broken hinges, cracked wood, etc. - anything you want to learn about how to fix anything in your home.
And then we'll serve you dinner and give you tips on how to be hospitable to your guests! And we'll hear your stories of your home improvement & hospitality attempts, successes, or disasters.
We’ll answer any of your questions on how to fix things, what tools to use, and when to call a professional! And we want to ignite or expand your gift of hospitality! We want our community to have wonderful homes and huge hearts!
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Intertwine: Creativity and Theology
Saturday, November 11th @ 9:00-3:00 PM
Come for a growth experience in the power of integrating creativity and theology. You’ll learn from faculty of Media Arts and Worship at Dallas Theological Seminary -- two time-Emmy winner, author, and actor Dr. Reg Grant; Dove award nominee, Mr. Todd Agnew; and award-winning visual artist and author Dr. Brian S. Chan. You’ll enjoy plenary sessions, workshop options, Q&A, and worship.
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A World Premiere Play
Written and Directed by Dean Batali
PRODUCED BY
MARC WHITMORE, LORI BERG, & ROB LOOS
OCTOBER 27th - DECEMBER 3rd, 2023
CROSSLEY THEATRE
Set in Oxford, England in the autumn of 1963 at the famous “Rabbit Room” of the Eagle and Child Pub, this play is something of a return to the familiar for C.S. Lewis (author of The Chronicles of Narnia) and J.R.R. Tolkien (who wrote The Lord of the Rings). Filled with humor, rousing debate, and reconciliation, the two men learn the true value of their friendship with a little help from a few pints of beer and the energetically curious barmaid, Veronica.
Don't miss the new play written by TV Show Runner and HPN Board Chair Dean Batali!
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The world premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
Inside the multi-billion-dollar escort industry, the dark world that lies behind the alluring adult playground of Las Vegas is exposed
Through raw personal accounts, it tells the stories of young women who were pulled into the sex trade, some against their will.
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Alan and the Rulers of the Air
Being released in several states by October 26, 2023
Alan, a young teen with a calling to help complete the Great Commission finds himself embroiled in courtroom drama and demonic oppression after helping his Pastor, Darius, cast a demon out of a government official.
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With Special Guest Christian Therapist
Jeff Sumpolec.
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Measure for Measure
October 28th @12:00 PM
Songwriters, Music Producers, Composers, and Musicians are invited to join Grammy-award-winning Producer Alex Hitchens and award-winning Composer Jim Covell, for a quarterly gathering of music professionals! Come and enjoy food, great conversations, and new friends with like-minded, talented musicians, as we build our faith community.
THIS MONTH: Nurturing and maintaining relationships in the industry from single to married with children! Is balance possible? With special guest, Christian therapist Jeff Sumpolec. Lunch included!
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Radiant: Unafraid to Shine
Written by HPN member, Peyton Hoffman
RADIANT is for anyone who's ever been told that it's better to hide than shine. It's for the ones who've let fear pull a blanket over their faith. It's for those who've held back, but yearn to break free. It's for all the men and women who've wanted to step into more but have been stuck- questioning whether or not the world really needs their light. If this sounds familiar, then RADIANT is for you.
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A Cozy Evening of Connection & Jacuzzi-ing Under the OC Stars
Date: Friday, October 20
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
Bring your swimsuit and towel.
Calling Women of Influence! Join us for a fun and encouraging evening with an incredible group of creatives working in media and entertainment over some fall desserts as we relax and let our hair down in the jacuzzi! Bring your swimsuit as we dive into the Fall.
If you live in the LA/ Hollywood chapter area, we’d love for you to come too!
The address will be given to you when you register.
A $10 donation is suggested at the door
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Kingdom Initiatives USA LIVE!
October 25th.
Los Angeles, CA
Join us for an incredible in-person event at the Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena, CA, USA. Dave Hodgson will be with us in Los Angeles on October 25th. Dave will brief us on the ASP Movement that KI is launching at the ASP Summit in Australia early in October. Afterward, he will open the meeting for Q&A and will be happy to hang back and meet all of us. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch up with Dave in person, learn what is happening at a macro-level about the world’s first modern-day sheep nations becoming a reality (Matt 25), and network with like-minded business friends from multiple kingdom-focused organizations.
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"Funny People Cry Too"
October 29th at 7pm
Funny People Cry Too is a live storytelling show + live music (that happens once a year) where naturally funny people tell true stories around the topic of mental health to help end mental health stigmas. Every person in this show is an established writer, comedian, or actor and the show tends to attract a lot of movers and shakers in the industry due to the content of the show.
The show (is once a year) and takes place on the last Sunday of the month, October 29th at 7pm at The Santa Monica PlayHouse to conclude national mental health month. A portion of every ticket sold goes back to The National Alliance of Mental Illness too! It's a beautiful night of healing, for a good cause!
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The Gathering Place
Special Guest Speaker: Chris Reed
When: November 3rd,4th, and 5th
You are invited to the Gathering Place in Burbank to hear guest speaker, Chris Reed share what he believes is God's heart for the state of California and the nation.
Address: 111 S. 6th Street
Burbank, CA 91501
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Biblical Equity At Work
November 8th @ Reality LA
Reimagining Work: Biblical Equity at Work is an event for anyone wanting to gain an understanding of Equity from a Biblical perspective.
We will be focusing on examples related to our places of work and seeking to tear down flawed narratives and misinformation with the truth of the Gospel and shed light on what the word equity was intended to mean, as seen through the heart of Jesus.
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Lee Benton Ministries
Monthly Gatherings
Next Gathering: Nov. 12th @ 2:30 PM
You'll be blessed with our fabulous worship team! Worship Directors Lyn & Marcos and the LBM Band" plus
anointed message from the Lord by
Dr. Lee Benton
Bring friends and family!
All are welcome
Location:
Victorio’s Ristorante Banquet Room
10901 Victory Blvd.
N. Hollywood, CA 91606
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Worship Teams & Leaders Gathering
November 17th @ 6:30 PM
Service of Song is a Community Group of Hollywood Prayer Network that hosts quarterly gatherings for worship leaders and worship ministers serving on worship teams across LA! These are not worship nights of pouring out, but fellowship nights of being filled up! We focus on gathering our diverse LA worship community of leaders, addressing needs, sharing prayer requests, breaking bread together, and making new friendships. We want to help worshipers strengthen one another!
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A Christmas Carol
Presented by: First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood
“God bless us, every one!"
Dickens' beloved classic returns to FPCH's 100-year-old sanctuary. Join us to witness the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge and discover the true meaning of Christmas in this timeless story - the perfect tradition for audiences of all ages.
Linger afterward at Fezziwig’s Christmas Party in the Henrietta Mears Center, where you can learn a Victorian jig and enjoy Christmas music, sweet treats, and warm cider.
Use code FAMILY at checkout for a 25% discount if you buy four or more tickets.
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