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Dear HPN members,
WOW. It’s already May and we are praising God for the beautiful weather in Southern California. He is the maker of all things and we are experiencing the AWE of His creation. Try to take prayer walks this summer as you focus on the Lord and breathe in His creation. And thank you for praying with us these past 20 nights for our 21 Nights of Prayer for Entertainment! We have seen growth and break-through in our praying community and we are eternally grateful.
If you are an LA local, don't miss our National Day of Prayer celebration TOMORROW NIGHT, Thursday May 2nd, in partnership with Radiance International and the Hollywood House of Prayer, led by our friends Jonathan and Sharon Ngai! It will be a glorious night of worship and prayer!
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National Day of Prayer
Celebration on May 2nd
Join HPN and Radiance Intl for a powerful night of prayer and worship! Our community will celebrate "The Heart of Hollywood" and the move of God in our global community!
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Kanye West
We need to continue to pray for Kanye West, who has taken a dark turn in his life and is creating a porn network. It should awaken a sense of urgency in all of us, to see this happening only 4 short years after Kanye's Jesus is King album was released in 2019. This is not a battle against flesh and blood but against spiritual authorities and principalities in the heavenly realms. We can help Kanye break through the darkness with our prayers!
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The Chosen
Disney just announced that the worldwide hit series The Chosen will now air seasons 1-3 on Disney+ and Hulu. This is good news of what God is doing to tell the world about Jesus and His followers: “This series is a crowd-funded project and has now garnered over 770 million episode views and more than 12 million social media followers. With over 200 million viewers, The Chosen is one of the most-watched shows in the world.” But don’t worry if you don’t have Disney+, it is also available on Amazon Prime, Peacock, and Netflix; plus, it is also one of the top-rated broadcasts weekly on The CW. Let’s praise God for this amazing phenomenon!
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Nadège on The Voice
We want to celebrate a young singer on The Voice, Nadège, who loves Jesus and is sharing Him with everyone on the show. The amazing Nadège, who is in the finals on The Voice, has turned her hotel room into a prayer room for anyone involved, and she is a shining light as she rises in the finals! Let’s praise God that He brought such a talented daughter of His on the show and let’s pray for her heart as Nadège deals with success and fame at such a young age.
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Rob Schneider
The comedy world is being rocked in the best way by a number of radical new Jesus followers! We praise God for actor & comedian Rob Schneider who announced his conversion to Catholicism on Instagram on October 31, 2023, and has since become bolder and bolder for Jesus. We pray that Rob will have a global impact with his new found faith. And let’s ask the Lord to guide him as he plans a new movie on “The Shroud of Turin.”
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Christians in Hollywood
Please pray that the Christians in Hollywood and in the global entertainment industry be more aware of the people around them who don’t yet know Jesus. Many pre-Christians in entertainment have had bad relationships with the church or with individual Christians and so we have to be even more willing to go out of our way to love our co-workers, associates, employers and neighbors. As we pray for loving, divine relationships and encounters, we think of the words by the creator of Veggie Tales, "The world doesn't learn about God by watching Christian movies. The world learns about God by watching Christians." - Phil Vischer
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Potential Mergers
Let’s pray for a new potential merger between Paramount and Comcast in Hollywood because every major corporate merger impacts every single one of us. And the streaming market is ever-changing so we have to keep up with what platforms we are going to subscribe to! If Paramount Global and Comcast merge, it will include Peacock, Showtime, Paramount+ and Nickelodeon. So, we ask that you pray for the leaders of both companies and invite the Lord to intervene in the negotiations and decisions along the way.
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Mel Gibson & Mark Wahlberg
Please pray for two committed Catholic professionals, Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg, who have partnered in a new film that’s about to be released, Flight Risk. It’s a thriller, which is a new genre for both Mel and Mark. Let’s pray for them to have a spiritual impact on audiences as they promote their film, and that the Lord gives them wisdom and discernment as celebrities and committed followers of Jesus.
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Steve Carell on Broadway
We would like you to pray for TV and film star, Steve Carell, who is playing Uncle Vanya in Checkov’s classic play, as his Broadway premiere. There is an amazing fluidity between film, TV and live theatre for actors today and now they can have an even greater influence in the world with such varied audiences. We celebrate Steve, who was born and bred a Catholic and is a good man with immense talent. We'd love for you to pray for him, his family, his influence and his heart.
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"For a Christian to be a Christian, he must first be a sinner. Being a sinner is a prerequisite for being a church member. The Christian church is one of the few organizations in the world that requires a
public acknowledgment of sin as a condition for membership.”
-- R.C. Sproul
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VERSE:
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
-- Romans 3:23
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Weekly Devotional: Heart for Hollywood
This week we’re focusing on understanding and praying for Hollywood, the world’s most influential mission field. Christians in Hollywood are on the front lines of ministry and they need prayer and support. So, our prayer is that you will catch the vision of the importance and global impact of Hollywood and choose to pray for the people there as you watch films, TV shows, hear music, and play video games.
--Karen Covell
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MAY KIDS AND TEENS PRAYER CALENDAR
How to use the K+T Prayer Calendar: Download it and print it off, or email to your kids, teachers, Youth Pastors and friends. Put it somewhere (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 makes these every month! Email her a thank you or question at sarahs@hpnemail.org! | |
Measure for Measure with David Raven
Don't forget to register for the upcoming Measure for Measure!
Songwriters, Music Producers, Composers,
and Musicians are invited to join
composer, music producer and
award-winning drummer David Raven
Date: Saturday, May 4th
Time: 12:00- Lunch
1:00pm -3:00pm Conversation and Prayer
Guest Speaker: David Raven
Location: Home of Jim and Karen Covell
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HPN's Upside Down Comedy Show!
Saturday, May 4th at 7:30 PM
First Pres. Church of Hollywood
Tickets: $10 and sold at the door or use the link below and make a $10 Donation. Come support our local Christian comedians and have a good laugh.
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Upside Down Comedy is planning an out-of-this-world Costume party! Come in your
Star Wars costume or cosplay
for free entry!
Doors open at 6:45pm.
The force is STRONG with this lineup so don't miss it on May 4th before the Comedy Show!
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Met Gala Red Carpet Watch Party
Monday, May 6th
5:00-8:00 PM
Fashion and Beauty Industry Professionals are invited to a night of Fashion and Fun with our FIRST Met Gala Red Carpet Watch Party! This event is a perfect opportunity to talk about fashion and faith, meet new friends, and get to know others in the Fashion industry! Click HERE to RSVP...
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Actors Co-op Presents:
Twelfth Night
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April 5th - May 12th
in the David Schall Theatre
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS 7:30 PM, SUNDAYS 2:30 PM
Saturday Matinees:
April 13th and May 4th at 2:30 pm.
HPN Members can purchase discounted tickets to see Twelfth Night by using the coupon code
HPN20 at checkout.
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"Maria's Scarf: A Memoir of a Mother's Love, a Son's Perseverance, and Dreaming Big" by Zoro, will be released by Blackstone Publishing on April 30.
A beautiful and transformative memoir, Maria’s Scarf is the incredible story of a mother’s love, a family’s unbreakable bond, and a starry-eyed boy who never lost sight of his dreams.
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Prayer Walk Around Netflix | |
Join us for a Prayer Walk around Netflix Studios on Mon., May 6th from 12:00-1:00 PM. We will meet at the front on Sunset at noon. If you would like to attend, please email myesha@hpnemail.org.
Monday, May 6th. 12:00-1:00 PM.
5808 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
We hope you can join us!
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Kappa Studios AUDIO PITCH. | |
Kappa Studios' new way to help your film or TV script stand out in the crowd to potential funders is the Kappa Studios AUDIO PITCH. Think 5-15 minute radio dramas that bring the best scenes & characters from your screenplay to life!
At a fraction of the cost of producing a proof of concept trailer or short film to promote your project, Kappa can help cast & produce your AUDIO PITCH, then bring in our top sound designers, foley artists & sound mixers to deliver you the highest professional final product to share with funders!
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HPN Coffee Meetup
Thursday, May 9th @11:00AM
The Library at First Pres. of Hollywood
Join Karen and Kelry for our HPN Meetup on May 9th with NEW friends of HPN! We want to feed you, share a cup of coffee, hear your story, get you connected, and PRAY for you! Come to also learn more about what God is doing in Hollywood.
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Becoming King
Thursday May 16th, 2024
Hollywood Prayer Network is honored to host a special screening of the powerful new documentary, Becoming King, starring David Oyelowo and produced by Jessica Oyelowo. Q/A with Jessica and David and Reception to follow. Don't miss this very special FREE screening!
Harmony Gold Theatre
7655 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
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Pentecost Prayer Hike
Join us on Saturday, May 18th for a Pentecost Prayer Hike to the Hollywood Sign, hiking the Wonderview Trail. We will meet at 4:00PM at the entrance to the trail, under the "NOT A THROUGH STREET" sign. We will have communion and prayer around the wisdom tree. If you would like to join, please register by clicking the link below. THIS TRAIL REQUIRES PROPER HIKING SHOES, and does have some rocky and steep moments. Please do not bring pets or children, and be confident of your mobility if you plan to join us.
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STUDIO PRAYER WALKS ARE BACK!!
If you are interested in participating in an HPN studio prayer walk, please register using the link below. We have small groups walk some studio lots and pray for the people, the projects and the specific issues on those lots. Join us as we get the unique privilege of blessing the land of the world's major film studios.
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Pray for Marriages
HPN's "House of Kingdom Marriage"
A new Hollywood Prayer Network community gathering is LAUNCHING. This is an intentional gathering for those who are believing for God's heart for marriage. So, we invite both single men and women to join in corporate prayer and worship as you seek God's will and timing for marriage. Don't be shy. This is fighting spiritual battle!!...
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HPN EVENTS CALENDAR
Be sure not to miss our other events in this new format. We want to make our
Call Sheets shorter for you, so please check out our February events below!
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FINAL NIGHT OF 21 Nights of Prayer ZOOM | 2
National Day of Prayer Celebration 7PM | 3
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Measure for Measure
May the 4th Comedy Show | | 5
DSM Hollywood | 6
Netflix Prayer Walk
12:00-1:00
Met Gala Watch Party
5-8 PM | 7
Upside
Down Comedy 7pm | 8 | 9
HPN Monthly Meetup
11:00 AM | 10
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KWA
Group for Screenwriters | | 12
DSM Hollywood | 13
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Studio Prayer Walk
Upside
Down Comedy | 15
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Becoming King Film Screening
7:00 PM | 17
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Pentecost Prayer Hike | | 19
DSM Hollywood | 20
House of Kingdom Marriage Prayer Gathering for Singles | 21
Upside
Down Comedy 7pm
Inbetweeners Gathering 7pm
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Stagelight Actor's Fellowship | 25
Prologue Writers Group
1-3 PM
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DSM Hollywood
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Upside
Down Comedy
7 PM | 29
Studio Prayer Walk | 30 | 31 |
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SAVE THE DATE!
UNITE: A Global Prayer Day for Media
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27th, 2024.
HPN is part of a new global effort of prayer for media, arts & entertainment professionals, projects, and influence. Don't miss this 24 hour prayer around the world at UNITE: A
Global Prayer Day for Media on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27th, 2024. More info to come!
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Events
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