March 16th, 2022

HBO MAX Merger,

The Porn Industry, and Families in Hollywood

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A Movement of Prayer for the Entertainment Industry

Dear HPN members,

We are praying, dreaming and anticipating great things to happen in Hollywood and we thank you for being a part of our journey here. We are praying for our Christian creative community to grow, for the church to give more loving support and prayer to the people in Hollywood, and for us to embrace our co-workers here who don’t yet know the unconditional love of Jesus.

Next week-end is the Academy Awards so we especially want to experience God’s love in our industry during one of the biggest celebrations of the year! Thanks for praying with us…

Updates

CORRECTION: The Batman PG13

We have a correction from our last Call Sheet and we apologize for outdated information. The good news is that The Batman is NOT rated R but PG-13. It was at one point going to be rated R, but it was changed and we should have double checked. Thanks for your patience with us, but keep praying and thank God that this film is only rated PG-13!

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Praises

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Above, HPN friend Emily Rose, Actress/Producer

Below, Renee Zellweger, Actress

Celebrating Women in our Community!

We love celebrating the work of professionals in Hollywood who are HPN members doing great work and being salt & light every day. Let’s pray for God’s continued blessings, wisdom, strength and favor on HPN member, Actress and Producer Emily Rose, as she gets into production as Executive Producer with Renée Zellweger on a One-Hour Drama Series based on a true story, entitled Avenger Field, which was the largest all-female Air Force program in history called the WASPs (Women Air Force Service Pilots). What cool news as we continue to celebrate women this month!

READ MORE ON THE SERIES

Prayer Requests

PRAYER SPOTLIGHT: Directors

Let’s pray specifically for DIRECTORS this week. There are some extraordinary directors this season who have broken records for their creative work and we would like to ask the Lord to touch all of their hearts so that they can experience His love, joy, peace, creativity, hope and total fulfillment! Did you know that Steven Spielberg has been nominated 19 times and is the first director in Oscar history to be nominated in six different decades! Read more facts about amazing directors as you pray for these creative forces in our culture!

GREAT DIRECTORS OF OUR TIME

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HBO Max and Discovery+ Merger

Another merger is happening that we need to pray about. HBO Max and Discovery Plus will be combined into one platform. The good news is that it will be only one streaming service instead of a bundle to purchase. The prayer request is that all of these streaming services will be led by wise, thoughtful people of integrity and that the content will be creative and watchable for the whole family. We need your prayers as the industry changes daily!

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MERGER

Pray Against the Porn Industry

Please join us in praying for the porn industry and all of the people affected by it; performers, consumers, those exploited by it, those enslaved in it, and those addicted to it. Van Nuys, California is the capital of the global porn film industry and we are grieved to know that it continues to produce films, TV shows and internet content that is polluting the minds and souls of people around the world. When you think about the millions of porn and abuse files uploaded, downloaded and watched every day, it seems daunting to take it on in prayer. But this is what praying people do - WE PRAY! When we pray we are partnering with an unstoppable God - no matter how big the battle is!

If porn is an issue in your life, we want you to know that God is for your freedom and for every soul in every aspect of porn production. You can join the fight against porn here:

TREASURES - An Anti-Porn Ministry

EXODUS CRY - An Anti-Exploitation Org

Thank you so much for your prayers, your faithful commitment to HPN and your vision to be a part of changing our culture through your prayers and support. We are so thankful for you and hope that you check out the many other ways you can get involved in HPN. Here is a list of ministries, churches and events in our Community for you to join or pass on to others: https://hollywoodprayernetwork.org/community/

We will be back in April to welcome you into the Resurrection season!

With Love,

Karen and Kelry

Has God Called Your Family or Child to Hollywood?

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JOIN HPN'S PRAYING PARENTS TEAM

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Children and Families in Hollywood

Keep praying for Christian children who are seeking a career in Hollywood! HPN has an incredible volunteer, Melody, who leads our PARENTS PRAYER TEAM; Christians from around the country whose children of any age are working as professionals in film, TV, music, video games and internet projects. If you have a child, a niece or nephew or a friend whom you consider a “kid” of yours, would you join HPN in praying for them as they (and often their parents) navigate the difficult path of working in Hollywood. As parents, we have the authority, the power and the passion to pray for our children and it’s even more powerful to do it together in community. Every professional in Hollywood needs our prayers, so let’s start with our family! If you want to join our Parents Prayer Team, just email prayer@hpnemail.org and we’ll connect you with Melody and her team.

HPN’s families are planning a FAMILY DAY AT THE PARK on June 18th, 2022, so SAVE THE DATE! We are gathering industry FAMILIES to get together, meet one another and support each other as parents and children work together in Hollywood. We can’t do it alone, so come and meet other believers who are pursuing a career in the entertainment industry as a family or with a family!

Scripture

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

-- Isaiah 41:10

Quote

"We shall draw nearer to God, not by trying to avoid the sufferings inherent in all loves, but by accepting them and offering them to Him; throwing away all defensive armour. If our hearts need be broken, and if He chooses this as the way in which they should break, so be it."

― C.S. Lewis

HPN YouVersion Weekly Devotional: Character and Integrity

"God wants us to place great value on our character. He wants us to be people of integrity, to be Christ-like, so that we can be good examples, strong Ambassadors of His, and people that others can trust. What is your moral compass? Let’s look into what it takes to be a person of strong integrity and good character - INCORRUPTIBILITY."

- Karen Covell

Read Full Devotional

Feature Presentations

Peace River

God, Country, & The Cowboy Way

Following the events of September 11, 2001, Casey a 5th-generation New Mexico rancher, is deployed to Afghanistan. Upon returning home, crushed by War and Personal Loss, Casey must draw on the Cowboy Way and a profound Faith in Christ to recover the will to Live and the Love of his Life.

MORE ABOUT THE FILM

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LEARN MORE HERE

Christian Film Finishing Fund

KAPPA VIDEO is super thankful to report that in its first year, their non-profit Christian Film Finishing Fund has been able to help fund the completion of NINE feature films and SIXTEEN television episodes - all to God's glory! If you want to find out more about receiving Finishing Funds for your faith-based independent film, email: info@kappastudios.com

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Father Stu - A Mark Wahlberg Film

Don’t miss this new film coming out starring Mark Whalberg: Father Stu, the story of an amateur boxer who is has no direction after an injury ends his boxing career. Stu is surprised to learn that while on a journey of purpose, love and redemption, he is called to become a Catholic priest. Pray for this true story to touch the hearts of people around the world. As you pray, here is the trailer:

WATCH THE TRAILER NOW

Want to Memorize More Scripture?

HPN member Michael Harriton offer us a fast paced weaving of mémorisation technique, devotional content, a personal story + an unexpected dose of humor. If you want to memorize scripture easily and quickly, we highly recommend:

QUICK MEMORIZATION FOR A BIBLE VERSE!

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Help the People of Ukraine!

As it has now become clear, Christians are being targeted in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. To join the ongoing support for Christians, refugees, and the attacked, we encourage you to partner with Modern Day Missions, a ministry group that supports human needs around the world (including Hollywood) with finances and prayer. They are offering a way to direct our financial gifts into the right hands that actually make an eternal difference in the Ukraine. Will you help?

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HELP THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE

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RE-OPENING - A Lockdown Mockumentary

Looking for a fun red-carpet event to attend with the HPN community? Look no further! You're Invited to the Screening of RE-OPENING! This will be a packed Red Carpet, as press is confirmed, as well as other LA-based talent making appearances.

Friday March 18th

Doors Open/ Red Carpet: 7pm

Start Time: 8pm

Q&A to follow (10 min)

Running Time: 90 minutes

Events

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HPN We Friday International Prayer Call

Fridays | 12 - 1 p.m. Pacific | ZOOM or Phone

Join us for a powerful hour of praise and prayer for our industry, where HPN members call in from around the globe and pray for the industry and each other. Links are updated weekly, so please email us to get the latest one.

EMAIL FOR DETAILS>>

Annual Oscar's Prayer Walk

Thursday, March 24 | 7:00pm | IN-PERSON

Join us once again for the annual OSCAR’S PRAYER WALK! We will meet in front of the Dolby Theater at 7pm, and pray for the people and projects involved in the Academy Awards.

MORE INFO HERE>>

Oscar's Watch Party

Sunday, March 27 | 4:30pm | IN-PERSON

Save the date on the night of the Oscar's to join us in the Mears Center on the FPCH campus for an entertaining night of fun, fellowship, and of course, photos! LIMITED ATTENDANCE SO YOU WILL WANT TO RSVP QUICKLY!

REGISTER HERE>>

ROOFTOP ENCOUNTER

Monday, March 28 | 6pm-8pm | IN-PERSON

This is an intimate evening for a limited number of local Ministry leaders and Prayer Leaders. With sincere worship and a united heart to intercede for the Entertainment Industry, we invite you to pray with us around the world during that time as we partner with God to declare liberty and revival over Hollywood!

REGISTER HERE>>

Measure for Measure

Saturday April 9th | 12:30pm | IN-PERSON

Measure for Measure is a quarterly gathering led by film composer Jim Covell and Grammy Award winning producer Alex Hitchens. This gathering is for singer/songwriters, musicians, producers, and composers. Food provided, and they welcome spouses and writing partners to join you!

REGISTER NOW TO ATTEND>>

Good Friday Service

Friday April 15th | 6:00pm | IN-PERSON

Led by HPN's LCD Coordinator Tim Kirschenmann, you are invited to encounter God with an intimate evening of prayer, worship and baptisms. Be renewed in your mind and heart as we encounter the cross with scripture, contemplation, and the Holy Spirit. PLEASE email tim@hpnemail.org if you are interested in being baptized.

REGISTER NOW TO ATTEND>>

Power of Prayer Conference

May 3rd-5th | 7pm for 3 Nights | IN-PERSON

HPN is thrilled to expand our 28th annual National Day of Prayer event to a 3 Night "Power of Prayer" celebration! This FREE gathering is to build, challenge and mobilize our community with this focus:

Revival Starts with Prayer!

Night 1 - WHY we Pray

With Karen and Jim Covell

Night 2 - HOW we Pray

With Kelry and Tim Kirschenmann

Night 3 - The POWER of PRAYER

Community Night of Worship and Prayer

REGISTER NOW TO ATTEND>>

To volunteer, click below and let us know how YOU would like to serve! This will be an event that you DO NOT want to miss! REGISTER NOW TO VOLUNTEER>>

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