Travis Barker, Zachary Levi, and Lightyear vs. Gru!

CALL SHEET

July 6th, 2022

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A Movement of Prayer for the Entertainment Industry

Happy July HPN Family!

We are so thankful today to have celebrated Independence Day over this past weekend, and to be full-swing into summer! We feel so thankful to be working and loving people here in Hollywood, and we are honored to celebrate serving, encouraging, praying, and building relationships with all of you.

We also are celebrating what so many of you already know; HPN is GROWING!!! In the past year, we have seen MIRACLES in the number of people learning about HPN, and the depths of the connections that Karen and Kelry have built in the community. One of our greatest joys has been in serving the growing needs of our diverse creative community. In a short time, we have seen the following new ministry groups sprout up! Check out these below:

Measure for Measure - for singers, songwriters, composers and producers
Upside Down Comedy - for comedians, comedy writers, and humorists
Kingdom Writers Hollywood - for screenwriters
Hollywood Hikes - monthly hikes to the Hollywood Sign or in the LA area
Streamhouse - dinner party connection for active industry professionals

If you are not local and unable to join any of these gatherings, then please be PRAYING for these groups, and for relationships, mentorships, spiritual growth and increased faith and prayer lives of our Christian entertainment professionals.

NEW MINISTRIES IN OUR HPN EVENTS CALENDAR

Praises

TRAVIS BARKER

Musician Travis Barker of Blink-182, is recovering from a severe case of pancreatitis, and he and his wife, Kourtney Kardashian, are thankful that he is on the mend!! Kourtney wrote: “I am so grateful to God for healing my husband, for all of your prayers for him and for us, for the overwhelming outpouring of love and support. I am so touched and appreciative.” Let’s praise God that Travis and Kourtney are looking to Him and that Travis’s life has already been a testimony of God’s hand on him. We pray that he and his family continue to embrace God’s great love and plans for them!

Updates

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HPN is Growing its Team!

Because of HPN’s growth we are still in need of an ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT who can skillfully :support the vision of HPN, and serve the Lord in Hollywood with us! Please be asking God with us for the perfect person to join our team and support HPN! We are looking for an initiator with strong leadership and administrative skills, who loves the Lord, and is dedicated to HPN’s mission.

Requests

Zachary Levi

We are very proud of our friend and HPN member and actor, Zachary Levi, who has written a new book about his personal journey with mental health. It’s a beautiful, honest, helpful and hopeful story of what millions of people struggle with and he had the boldness to talk about it. He’s helping people all over the world, so let’s pray for Zach, his faith, his career, and for favor as he encourages others to get healing from mental health struggles. Be sure to get his book, “Radical Love” - for yourself or for a friend, and listen to this powerful interview!

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Big Moves! Hollywood Agency Acquisition Rocks Industry

Pray for a big acquisition in Hollywood: Creative Artists Agency (CAA), the largest talent agency in our industry, has just acquired International Creative Management (ICM), probably the 2nd largest talent agency in our industry! This is a huge move, power shift and control center of talent, deals, casting and green-lights for films and TV shows. So we need to pray for the balance of power amongst decision-makers, the well-being of the talent at each agency, and for the Lord to be leading decisions, deals and representation.

The Future of Animated Films?

We’d like you to pray for the decision-makers and creators of feature film and TV animation. It is a powerful and still growing genre which becomes more accessible as the technology progresses and becomes cheaper to produce. The big news in Hollywood now is why Universal’s Minions: The Rise of Gru is such a success and why Disney’Pixar’s Lightyear was a flop. This article gives business reasons for the difference, but we ask that you pray for the creators because we believe the real “success” of the film is in the storytelling. Jesus was the world’s best storyteller, so let’s pray that He supplies powerful, heartfelt storytellers of integrity to be writing and creating children’s and family animated films and TV shows.

Alexa Peña Vega - Being a Child Actor in Hollywood

We need to pray for child actors in Hollywood. It’s a tremendously difficult position for any family, especially a Christian family, to navigate a working child actor. There are unusual time and location demands that often pull families apart - all for the sake of a child’s career. We want the Lord to keep Christian families intact, to have Hollywood Christians put the Lord first and for the parents to make wise decisions in light of what’s best for their children and their family. Here is a story of Alexa Pena Vega, who chose to leave Hollywood in order to keep her faith strong. Everyone has different callings and choices and there is no “right” or “wrong”, so we ask that you pray for wisdom and discernment for each child and their parents!

Thank you SO MUCH for praying with us and for us this week. We ask that you forward this Call Sheet on to your praying friends and family, and help us to grow our network of Christians who pray for the people, the projects and the issues in the world’s most influential marketplace and mission field: HOLLYWOOD!

We love you and thank the Lord for you,

Karen and Kelry

Scripture

"But now, O Lord, You are our Father, We are the clay, and You our potter; And all of us are the work of Your hand."

-- Isaiah 64:8

Quote

"The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us.”

-- C.S. Lewis

HPN YouVersion Weekly Devotional: FATHERS

We think of God as a loving God, a good God, and a powerful God, but we don’t often think of God as compassionate. We are going to spend the week seeing how amazingly compassionate God is to ALL of us, all the time. By the end of the week we should all be shouting for joy, rejoicing, and proclaiming thanks to our God of Compassion!

- Karen Covell

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Are You Called to Hollywood?

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Marriage in Hollywood!

HPN loves to support every member of our wonderfully diverse community, including married people!! Marriages are less common in the industry; especially strong, Godly marriages. We want to grow our list of married couples in the local LA community and connect them to one another and to future events for marriages, kids, and families. Join our Marriage Mailing List in the Link! Also, if you are not yet married but in a relationship or engagement that God is leading towards marriage, join the list and meet new friends!

Feature Presentations

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The House That Rob Built

We want to congratulate our friends at Family Theatre Productions who produced The House that Rob Built and won a Northwest Regional Emmy Award. We love seeing our friends and HPN members honored for their work and so we celebrate with you! The Big Sky’s no limit for this inspiring film and for women athletes everywhere.

#TheHouseThatRobBuiltMovie

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THE SALVATION ARMY - New Community Theater and Event Space!

We’re proud to announce our neighbor, The Salvation Army, who has just completed a State-of-the-Art theatre with dolby sound, great cameras, etc. Check them out if your church wants to gather for services, put on a concert or do an outreach in Hollywood. Ask for our friend Sammy, who runs the facility.

There is also a state-of-the-art recording studio that has been built by the Salvation Army in Torrance for recording artists and music makers! To find out more about the studio, email Jim Covell.

LEARN MORE ABOUT IT

Karen Interviewed on Global Gospel Worship Radio

Karen was interviewed on Global Gospel Worship Radio, talking about Hollywood! Check it out NOW!

LISTEN NOW!

LISTENING PRAYER GROUP - led by Eric Amos

Here are more opportunities to pray, to be trained in prayer and to grow in prayer. HPN member Eric Amos has an LA Local Prayer Ministry that you can connect with all over the country through zoom. Check out their UPCOMING EVENTS

Events

Support our Community by Attending or Praying for these Events!

HPN Meetups!

July 7th | 11:00am | IN PERSON

Are you NEW to Hollywood, LA, the Industry, OR HPN? Then we want to meet you at our monthly HPN Meetups at the FPCH campus! Come grab a light breakfast and coffee with us as we talk faith, the industry, your journey to LA and how we can pray for you! If you have visited a meetup before, but just want to check in, great! We encourage old friends to connect with new faces, and of course, to invite someone new to come with you!

EMAIL KELRY TO JOIN>>

Contemplative Prayer Hike

July 8th | 7:00am-9:00am | IN PERSON

Embark on a contemplative prayer hike, wandering in nature on the Millard Falls Trail to commune with God. You'll get a prayer guide with Scripture, classic writings, and reflective prompts to help direct your journey, along with an HPN backpack, snacks and a pen. We'll take stopping spots to reflect and journal on the adventure. Join this great outdoor fellowship with like-minded creatives!

WHEN: Friday Morning July 8th at 7:00AM

WHERE: Millard Falls Canyon, Altadena

TIME FRAME: about 2 hours

Kingdom Writer's Association: Hollywood Screenwriter's Chapter

Sat July 9th | 1:00pm-3:00pm | IN PERSON

Are you a screenwriter? You're invited to join our monthly meetup for a time of prayer, fellowship, and writing with fellow Christians. Make sure to invite your screenwriting friends! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Meeting EVERY MONTH on the 2nd Saturday at 1pm at the Library on the FPCH campus. Questions? Contact Anthony Cantu

Upside Down Comedy Group

Tues July 13th | 7:00pm | IN PERSON

HPN's growing Christian Comedy Group is now meeting 2 times monthly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings, at the FPCH campus at 7pm! This group is for comedians, humorists, and comedy writers, but we love to welcome anyone who is exploring standup comedy! We want to connect, encourage and pray for you! To join future gatherings, or to ask questions, email group leader JEN LEWIS.

VBS 2022 at FPCH

July 11-14th | 5:30-8:00pm | IN PERSON

Join the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood for a 1 week evening VBS for all your kiddos ages 4-12! These evenings will be full of music, crafts, Bible lessons, snacks, and playground fun! Just sign up at fpchvbs@gmail.com by July 8th!

2022 Billion Soul Harvest Global Summit July 12-15, Colorado Springs, CO

"Will you join me at the Billion Soul Harvest Summit in July? I’ll be there praying for Hollywood! Please consider the below invitation & follow them at facebook.com/BillionSoulHarvest. Thank you to our Colorado HPN Local Chapter Director, Dai Sup Han, Conference Coordinator, for including me! -Karen "

billionsoulharvest@gmail.com

Click HERE to watch the new 2 min promo video

Click HERE for Dick Eastman's 1 min invitation

Click HERE for 30 sec radio promo on WayFM

Visit BillionSoulHarvest.net

facebook.com/BillionSoulHarvest

BillionSoulHavest.net

Experiencing God at the Getty

Sat. July 23rd | 10:00am | IN PERSON

We are thrilled to host "Experiencing God at the Getty" - a contemplative and creative day at the remarkable Getty Center! This unique and inspiring experience includes several hours of introspective activities, including a lectio divina, visio divina, exploring vast art exhibitions, personal creative time, and time in nature with the Lord! Because we can only take 50 people, we ask that you PLEASE ONLY RSVP if you are certain that you plan to attend. Thank you!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES>>

1st Mondays Worship Nights

Mon. August 1st | 7:00pm | ZOOM

Would you like to receive personal 1-on-1 prayer over zoom from our trusted prayer leaders and intercessors? We invite industry professionals, and those pursuing an industry profession to come and hear from the Lord. Group worship, then ZOOM breakout rooms for 10 minute prayer sessions so that you can receive encouragement.

The Global Leadership Summit

August 4-5th | IN PERSON or ONLINE

You and those around you are facing burnout, broken relationships, a divided culture, seemingly endless conflicts, emotionally exhausted teams, and an undefined path ahead. The future is waiting for your vision, your ideas, your action, and your leadership. Gathering with a global community of change-driven, growth-minded, hope-filled people like you, discover how to voice your vision for a better future.

Imago Dei Worship Nights

Sat. August 13th | 6:00pm | IN PERSON

Imago Dei worship nights are Hollywood Prayer Network's quarterly worship gathering. We invite you to join us for another powerful night of worship, refreshing, and the Holy Spirit. Come experience the body of Christ worshiping God in Hollywood, and see what the Lord is pouring out in these nights!

Measure for Measure

Sat. August 20th | 6:00pm | IN PERSON

Measure for Measure is a community of Christian musicians, singers, songwriters, producers, composers, and performing artists that gathers quarterly to encourage one another, talk about navigating the music business, and connecting musicians of faith. Join us for the next gathering at the Covell's house!

HPN Weekly Friday Global 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.

EMAIL FOR DETAILS>>

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SAVE THE DATE:

For These AMAZING Upcoming HPN vents!

September 17th: Family Comedy Night - games, food, fun, and laughs for the whole family!

October 2nd: Rooftop Encounters Hollywood Outpouring Night

October 15th: The Hollywood Faith Experience - a unique and remarkable day of Hollywood "faith tours", a prayer room on Hollywood Blvd, and a night at a true "old Holywood" experience!

November 24th (Thanksgiving): A Community Friendsgiving in LA's Arts District with 100 friends for food, games, photos and memories!
December 11th: HPN Black Tie Gallery Night: A Contemplation of the Nativity