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    --Fredrik Wisloff

Prayer

To Pray for this Week

This week our prayer focus is for Richard Dean Anderson:

Richard Dean Anderson (Rick) was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Stuart Jay Anderson and Jocelyn Rhae Carter and was the oldest of four brothers. He is of Scottish, Swedish, Norwegian and MohawkNative American descent. He grew up in Roseville, Minnesota and attended Ramsey High School. As a kid, Rick wanted to become a professional hockey player; this dream was shattered when he broke both his arms. He developed an early interest in music, art and acting. For a short time he tried to become a jazz musician. Eventually he studied to become an actor at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and later at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota but dropped out before he received his degree because he felt "listless". Right after his junior year in high school, Rick participated with friends in a cross-country bike ride from Minnesota to Alaska. He then moved to San Francisco, then New York, then moved permanently to Los Angeles. At the start he was making a living with juggling among other things.

Rick's first role was in the American soap opera, General Hospital as Dr. Jeff Webber from 1976 to 1981. In 1982–1983 He starred as Adam in the CBS television series Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (based very loosely on the movie of the same name). In the 1983–1984 season, he played Lieutenant Simon Adams on the 22-week Dennis Weaver series Emerald Point N.A.S. on CBS. Then he played Tony Kaiser in the acclaimed TV movie Ordinary Heroes, which aired in 1986.

Rick came to fame in the lead role of Angus MacGyver in the hit television series MacGyver, which lasted from 1985 to 1992 and was highly successful throughout its 7-year run. He would go on to produce two follow-up movies to MacGyver, in 1994. After the cancellation of MacGyver, Rick stated "MacGyver was seven years of being in virtually every frame that was shot and having absolutely no life at all."

From 1997 to 2005, Anderson starred as Jack O'Neill in Stargate SG-1, based on the movie Stargate starring Kurt Russell and James Spader. John Symes president of Metro–Goldwyn–Mayer (MGM) called Rick himself and asked him if he wanted a part in the series. Rick watched the Stargate film over and over again and came to the conclusion that the film had "great potential" and signed a contract with the Stargate producers. He agreed to become involved with the project if his character was allowed significantly more comedic leeway than Kurt Russell's character in the feature film. He also requested Stargate SG-1 to be more of an ensemble show, so that he would not be carrying the plot alone as on MacGyver. In season eight, he chose to have his character "promoted" to base commander on Don S. Davis's advice.This enabled the late Davis to retire from acting due to his ailing health, and Rick to take over the smaller role which involved far less on-location shooting so that he could spend more time with his young daughter. The following season, Rick terminated his status as star and producer of Stargate SG-1 opting to make several guest appearances per season instead, allowing his sizable role to be filled by veteran actors Ben Browder (replacing Rick as field commander), Claudia Black (replacing Rick as the comic relief) and Emmy nominee Beau Bridges (replacing Anderson as Base commander).

Rick composed a song for a soundtrack for MacGyver. He has served as an executive producer in five shows in which he has acted himself: MacGyver: Lost Treasure of Atlantis, MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday, Stargate SG-1, Firehouse and From Stargate to Atlantis: Sci Fi Lowdown. Anderson composed the song "Eau d'Leo" for the MacGyver episode "The Negotiator".

Together with Michael Greenburg, Rick created the Gekko Film Corporation. The company was involved with Stargate SG-1, producing every episode from 1997–2007 with the exception of 2006. The company itself has served as Rick's backing agency.

Rick has divided time between Vancouver, Los Angeles, and northern Minnesota. Never married, he has one child with Apryl Prose, who gave birth to their daughter Wylie Quinn Annarose Anderson, on August 2, 1998. (He and Prose later split in 2002, sharing custody of Wylie).

Rick has supported Waterkeeper Alliance, an organization trying to stop water pollution. He is a member of the Board of Trustees for Challengers Boys and Girls Club, a youth organization established in 1968 with the help of MacGyver producer Stephen Downing, and featured in an episode from season 4. He received the 1995 Celebrity Award from the Make-a-Wish Foundation because of his commitment to the foundation. He is also a supporter for various Sclerosis Society non-profit organizations and has done several public service announcements to show his support for the various organizations. Rick is an avid supporter of the Special Olympics and was one of many speakers at the 1991 opening ceremonies. In recent years, he has helped several environmental organizations around the world. He is a member of Board of Advisors of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and has worked with the members of Earth Rivers Expeditions to Produce River Project.

Rick's doing a lot of good for society, but we have no clue to his relationship with God.  Does he think about it?  What are his opinions?  I couldn't find anything.  Pray for Rick with me, this week, that God will draw him to His Son and into a personal relationship with Him for eternity.  This is the only way to inherit eternal life: as a gift from God.

--Heidi

 

September 2010

We are excited to include young people in our prayers for Hollywood! Join us in praying for the kids and the adults who influence kids in film, television and music.  New for 2010 we have 2 calendars.  One for kids and one for Teens!  Just print out whichever calendar pertains to you and pass it on to your families, church leaders and Bible study leaders and pray for the young people in the entertainment industry. Also, email us with any other people you'd like to see added to future month's calendars at info@hpnemail.org.

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We invite you to join us in praying for Hollywood!
As a Hollywood Prayer Network Member you will receive our monthly Prayer Newsletter outlining current prayer requests from Industry Professionals working in Hollywood . You can also view these and other requests on our Prayer Requests page. If you would like to commit to pray for an individual please consider joining our "IPT" or "I to I" Prayer Programs.

God sent His Son into the world, not to condemn Hollywood, but that Hollywood might be saved through Him.” John 3:16 CRV

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Separatism, avoidance, organized boycotts, and angry protests all have failed to redeem the media. Seldom are those in the field prayed for. Pray!® magazine's newest prayer card gives you 21 prayers to pray for the redemption of those in the media and entertainment fields. For more information click here.

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August 2010

Dear HPN Pray-er,

It’s the end of  summer and the weather has been so beautiful in Hollywood. We’re excited about praying for the people, projects and issues in the world’s most influential mission field. We are also praising God for who He is and for all that He has done for us, with us and through us. Let’s have this month be a month of PRAISE and WORSHIP.

SUMMARY:
• Use HPN’s beautiful devotional focused on Praise and Worship
• Pray for the executives at MGM Studios, who are facing possible bankruptcy
• Pray for our kids and the children across America to have wisdom with the media
• Pray for George Clooney and his spiritual journey
• Let's pray for Sci-fi legend Ray Bradbury, who turns 90 this year
• We must pray for Fantasia, the incredible young singer who won AMERICAN IDOL
• Please pray singer for Katy Perry, who comes from a Christian home
• Keep praying for the unemployed in Hollywood.
• Eight Specific Ways to Pray
• Pray for Christian Kellan Lutz from “The Twilight Saga”
• Pray for our new HPN Local Chapter Director, Zach Baliva, as he moves to Rome
• Pray for HPN member, animator Davy Liu and his ministry through animation
• Pray for Christians working in Hollywood who haven’t yet found community
• Friday, August 20th is HPN’s quarterly gathering of Christians in Hollywood
• Pray for and come to Thursday night prayer at Hollywood Presbyterian Church

 

July 2010

Dear HPN pray-ers,

 
It’s July and LA is just starting to get warm! There is so much to pray for in Hollywood this month. We hope you’re creative and courageous enough to take the requests below and ask the Lord for MIRACLES in the world’s most influential mission field! We are thankful for your commitment to pray!
 
SUMMARY:

• Praise God for 89 year old actress, Jane Russell and her faith
• Praise God that so many of you responded to be an intercessor for HPN
• Let’s continue to pray for Lindsay Lohan as she serves time
• We still have an HPN matching grant to help support us
• Let’s pray for Tom Cruise and his commitment to Scientology
• We need to pray for Mel Gibson and his ex-girl friend, Oksana Grigorieva
• Let’s pray for the people involved in each of the July summer release films
• Check out eight ways to pray for the people in Hollywood who don’t know Jesus
•  The Miami the Chapter is rejoicing with the outcome of their HPN event
•  Friday, August 20th is HPN's ALL DAY OF WORSHIP

 

June 2010

  Dear HPN faithful pray-ers,


It's JUNE and summer has begun for students across America.  Let’s pray for the people behind the films that are coming out this month, along with all of the hurting people in our industry whose heartbreaking stories in the news break our hearts. And HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL OF YOU DADS!  Be sure to pray for YOUR dad this month.

SUMMARY:


•  Praise God for all of the good fathers in Hollywood, who have loved their children
•  Praise God that our HPN KIDS and TEENS PRAYER CALENDARS are being viewed
•  HPN's Local Chapters are growing, with 51 chapters around the world
•  HPN needs a group of male intercessors to pray for male Christian media pros
•  As our children are watching media this summer, let’s pray for them to be wise
•  Pray for Steve Jobs as he fights to keep pornography OFF all Apple products
•  Pray for the family and wife, Shannon Price, of Gary Coleman, who died last month
•  Pray for the family members and friends of Dennis Hopper who died in May
•  Pray for Miley Cyrus and her parents as she comes out with “Can’t Be Tamed”
•  Pray for Lindsay Lohan who has to wear an alcohol monitoring bracelet
•  Please pray for Ted Koppel as he grieves his 40 year old son Andrew’s death
•  Pray for Bret Michaels, the American singer, best known as the lead in Poison
•  Let’s pray for the protection and wisdom of Ex-Scientologist Amy Scobee
•  "Would you please pray for the students graduating with Film degrees this month
•  Pray for Celine Dion who is going to have a baby, after much prayer from MN HPN

 

May 2010

 Dear HPN members!

It’s May! April showers bring May flowers, but in Hollywood it also brings Upfronts, announcing the new Fall TV series, the Cannes Film Festival and a list of new summer films. It also brings broken hearts and hurting people who need prayer. So, let’s take a walk in the beautiful weather and pray for the people in Hollywood!
 

SUMMARY:

• The National Day of Prayer Hollywood event held at Bel Air Presbyterian Church was AWESOME!
• Let’s continue to pray for Sandra Bullock as she finalizes her divorce and her adoption of baby Louis
• Keep praying for recent and continuing industry professionals who can’t get work
• HPN is still in need of intercessors to join our “I to I” prayer team and pray for industry professionals
• Pray for the release of the 2010 summer blockbusters that began last week with “Iron Man 2”
• All of the network and cable “Upfronts” are happening May 17 – 20th
• The annual Cannes Film Festival (Festival De Cannes) opened on May 12th and goes through May 23rd
• Pray for the writers and producers who are creating the content of films, TV shows, songs & video games
• Pray for the wet, hurting and homeless now in Nashville after the terrible flooding and storms
• Pray for Elton John, the world-renowned music icon who has lived a life of fame, riches, addiction, & pain
• Pray for Geert Heetebrij, ('93 LAFSC grad) who needs God’s provision for a grad screenwriting program
• Pray for HPN’s Thai LCD, Manop Moonsri and his upcoming "You Are Not Alone Concert 2010"
• Pray about taking a life-changing short-term missions trip to Kenya with other industry professionals
• Don’t forget about the weekly prayer events and other upcoming gatherings in our community
• Let us know if you have a prayer group that is open for others in Hollywood to join

 

 

April 2010

Happy Spring to all our HPN members!

We hope that you had a wonderful Easter, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. And as we celebrate Tax Day on April 15th we know that the year is flying by. Let’s pray for Hollywood now that tax preparations are behind us.

SUMMARY:
• Thank the Lord for the 168 Hour Festival, which was a great success
• Let's keep praying for the one specific person in the industry
• Good-bye to Ceci and Brad, who have been the most awesome interns in the world
• We have to say good-by to our wonderful Gloria Vives
• Pray that our industry experiences HOPE, TRUTH, ABUNDANT LIFE & PEACE
• Pray for the Biola Media Conference that is coming up on Saturday, May 1st
• Pray for actor Neal McDonough, who lost his ABC’s new series “Scoundrels”
• Pray for Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey who just broke up
• Pray for Tiger Woods and the Buddhist message he’s sending the world
• Pray for Sandra Bullock and her messy split from Jesse James
• The National Day of Prayer - May 6
• Join Isaack in trusting God for healing, restoration and forgiveness in his marriage
• Don’t miss the upcoming events in our industry

 

March 2010

Dear HPN Prayer Team,

It’s March and we’re ready to Praise God, thank Him and ask Him some requests from Hollywood for this beautiful Spring month. However, it’s been a month of tragedy for many Hollywood professionals and the number of suicides is indicative of our spiritually starving community. Without Jesus there is no hope. Let’s pray:

SUMMARY:

Our prayer walk around the KODAK Theatre on Thurs. March 4th was fabulous
• We are so thankful for our 8 Hour Prayer Day on Feb. 25th in Hollywood
• We praise God for the Pasadena International House of Prayer
• There were many Academy Awards parties on awards night
• We had almost 100 HPN prayer warriors praying for the 168 Hour Film teams
• Our dear friend and industry member, Carl Swenson, passed away last month
• Pray for the people gathering in Las Vegas on April 10th for the annual NABSHOW
• Pray for Marie Osmond’s 18-year-old son Michael Blosil who committed suicide
• Pray for Andrew Koenig, who was found dead two weeks ago, due to suicide
• Pray for the family of actor Corey Haim (age 38), who died of a drug overdose
• We have to pray for all of the Hollywood professionals who are hurting
• Let’s pray for the reconciliation of Jon Voight and his daughter, Angelina Jolie
• Pray for the salvation of Roger Ebert, who is dying of cancer
• Pray for the Graves family, who lost Peter Graves this week at age 83
• Pray for the salvation of Cameron Douglas, in jail for selling crystal meth
• Pray for the people in the film industry in Shreveport, Louisiana
• Pray for the film industry professionals in Bollywood, India
• Check out the upcoming events in our industry this month…

 

February 2010

Dear HPN Pray-ers,  

Happy belated Valentines Day! We send you our love and appreciation from HPN. Well, it’s a big month with the Vancouver Winter Olympics and the Academy Awards, we have a lot to pray about this month. So, let’s do it…

SUMMARY:

  • We thank the Lord for our awesome LAFSC interns
  • Thanks for praying for our friends with cancer
  • Keep praying for the 168 Hour Film Festival
  • Pray for the nominees for the 2010 Academy Awards
  • Would you pray for one person in the media
  • Pray for Christians living an alternative life style
  • Pray for Denzel Washington and “The Book of Eli"
  • Pray for wisdom for the staff of Act One
  • Pray for the cast and crew of “Alice In Wonderland
  • Pray for industry professionals who are out of work
  • Become an HPN Local Chapter Director
  • Join our HPN “I to I” Prayer Partnerships
  • HPN's Airdrie, Canada Local Chapter presented HPN to their church
  • Check out all of our upcoming events