🎯 Urgent: How Bold Prayers Could Change Your Finances + Service Update!

Welcome to This Week’s Mars Hill Anywhere Update!

Happy Tuesday Reader,

I pray this message finds you well and filled with God’s grace.

I’m so grateful to be back. Thank everyone for your continued support and commitment to our community.

A special shout-out goes to our incredible team for stepping up during my absence, especially to Minister Marcie Stowers-Wilson for leading us in such a powerful teaching on God’s ABCs!

This week’s newsletter is packed with exciting updates and opportunities to stay connected with Mars Hill, wherever you may be:

• Recap of Minister Marcie’s Teaching on God’s ABCs—an inspiring message that reminded us of God’s simple yet profound truths.
• Sermon Overview: “Why Your Prayers May Be Holding Back Your Finances”—a timely message that will challenge and encourage.
• New Blog Post: “Why Your Prayers Might Be Holding Back Your Financial Breakthrough”—a deeper dive into the sermon for those wanting to explore this vital topic.
• New Podcast Episode: In this week’s episode of Deep Dive, we’re tackling Overcoming Your Fear of Asking for Big Things—don’t miss it!
• Next In-Person Service: We’re excited to gather in person on October 20, 2024, at 10:30 AM. Mark your calendars and invite a friend!
• Important Security Update: Unfortunately, we recently experienced a hacking incident. However, with our collective resilience and commitment, we’re addressing the issue and taking steps to ensure this doesn’t happen again. Your safety and security are our top priorities.
• Ways to Support Mars Hill: Learn how you can continue supporting our church and our work locally and globally.

I’m excited to discuss these updates with you and look forward to staying connected in the many ways Mars Hill continues to serve and grow.

Recap of Minister Marcie’s Teaching: God’s ABCs

Two weeks ago, Minister Marcie Stowers-Wilson delivered an incredible message on God’s ABCs, reminding us of the simple yet profound truths about God’s nature. Each letter of the alphabet was used to describe key attributes of God, offering a powerful way to remember who He is in our daily lives.

Here’s a quick peek at a few of the ABCs she shared:

• A is for Almighty, Advocate, and Armor

• B is for Blessed, Blameless, and Bread of Life

• C is for Creator, Christ, and Comforter… and that’s just the beginning!

This teaching is a beautiful reminder of how we can lean on God’s attributes to guide, protect, and inspire us.

Watch the entire sermon here to get the complete list and hear more about how these qualities apply to your life.

You will want to take advantage of Minister Marcie’s wisdom and encouragement!

Sermon Overview: Why Your Prayers May Be Holding Back Your Finances

Last week’s message, Why Your Prayers May Be Holding Back Your Finances, was a timely and challenging reminder that sometimes, the way we pray may be limiting the financial breakthroughs we’re seeking.

During this sermon, I unpacked the importance of bold, faith-filled prayers and how trusting in God’s provision can unlock new levels of financial freedom.

Are your prayers unintentionally keeping you from experiencing the financial blessings God has in store for you? This sermon explored:

📖 Key Points Covered:

• The direct connection between prayer and financial freedom.
• Biblical wisdom from Philippians 4:19, James 4:2, and Luke 6:38 reveals God’s desire to provide for us.
• How to pray boldly, without hesitation or fear, for financial blessings.
• Examples of faith transforming lives include Job’s restoration and Frederick Douglass’ faith journey.

This message is a must-watch if you’re ready to stop holding back in your prayers and start trusting God’s promises for your financial future. You’ll also learn practical steps to align your prayers with action, moving toward faithful financial stewardship.

To dive deeper, check out the entire sermon here.

New Blog Post: Why Your Prayers Might Be Holding Back Your Financial Breakthrough

Have you ever felt stuck in your finances despite praying faithfully? You’re not alone.

​In this week’s blog post, Why Your Prayers Might Be Holding Back Your Financial Breakthrough, we explore a common problem many of us face: praying small, hesitant prayers that limit what God can do in our financial lives.

Suppose you’ve been wondering why your financial situation isn’t improving. This post offers valuable insights that could change how you approach prayer.

Are you unknowingly holding yourself back from the blessings God wants to pour into your life? This blog covers:

• Why might your prayers lack the boldness God is calling for? How can you shift from praying small to praying with faith-filled confidence for financial breakthroughs?

Discover practical tips to help align your prayers with God’s promises for provision. These tips will empower you to pray with confidence and faith for your financial breakthrough.

This blog could be the key if you’re ready to stop feeling frustrated and start seeing real change in your financial life. Don’t miss out on these transformative insights—read the full post here.

New Podcast Episode: Overcoming Your Fear of Asking for Big Things

In this week’s episode of Deep Dive, we tackle a topic many struggle with: Overcoming Your Fear of Asking for Big Things.

Have you ever hesitated to ask God for something big, feeling unworthy or unsure if it’s “too much”?

This episode explores why we often limit our prayers and how to break free from that fear.

Our hosts share practical tips and biblical encouragement to help you start praying boldly for the impossible.

If you’ve been holding back in your prayers, this episode will inspire you to ask confidently and trust that God can do more than we can imagine.

Take advantage of this empowering conversation! Tune in to the latest episode here.

Upcoming In-Person and Digital Gathering

we’re excited to invite you to our in-person service on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 10:30 AM. This is an excellent opportunity to worship, connect with our church family, and experience the message in a vibrant, communal setting.

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Why attend in person?

• Experience live worship and fellowship.
• Engage in direct prayer with our ministry team
• Participate in worship with your church family.

📍7941 47th St
McCook, IL 60525​

Simultaneously, we will gather digitally (online).

I would love to see you there with us in person. If you can’t make it, join us on our streaming platforms. With God’s help, we will continue taking control of our story.

• YouTube: Tune in live on our YouTube channel for an engaging worship experience. Remember to subscribe and hit the notification bell to avoid missing out! Watch on YouTube
• Facebook: Join our live stream on Facebook and participate in real-time conversations. Like our page and share the service with your friends and family! Watch on Facebook

We look forward to worshiping with you and celebrating our faith together, no matter where you are.

Important Security Update

We want to inform you about a recent incident. Unfortunately, someone hacked our church’s bank account.

Thankfully, our bank acted swiftly, shutting down the account immediately and addressing the issue.

We are working closely with them to prevent this from happening again and safeguard all our financial processes moving forward.

While this situation is being handled, we appreciate your understanding and prayers as we navigate it.

How to Support Mars Hill

Your support helps us spread hope and share God’s love with our community and beyond. Here are some ways you can get involved:

1. Give: Your financial gifts make a difference. You can give online through our secure website or use our mobile app.
2. Serve: We have many opportunities to serve, both in-person and virtually. Check out our website for current needs.
3. Pray: Please keep our church, leaders, and community in your prayers. Your prayers are powerful!
4. Invite: Do you know someone who might benefit from our message? Invite them to join us online or in person this Sunday.
5. Share: Help spread the word by sharing our social media posts or forwarding this email to a friend.

Your generosity keeps Mars Hill thriving and helps us reach more people with God’s love. If you feel led to contribute, here are some ways you can support our ministry:

1. ​Online Giving: Visit our website to set up one-time or recurring donations securely.
2. Text-to-Give: Text MHGIVE to 33777 and follow the prompts.
3. Sunday Offering: Drop your gift in the offering basket during our in-person services.
4. Mail: Send checks to:

Mars Hill Baptist Church
PO Box 6159
River Forest, IL 60305

Remember, every gift, big or small, makes a difference. Your support allows us to:

• Maintain our temporary church home
• Fund community outreach programs
• Provide resources for Life Groups
• Expand our online ministry
• Invest in equipment, tools, cameras, and software to grow our online campus.

We’re grateful for your partnership in spreading the Gospel and serving our community in person and online.

Please consider giving today and help us grow in faith and impact.

Thank You for Being Part of Mars Hill Anywhere

We are so blessed to have you in our Mars Hill Anywhere family! Whether you join us in person or connect with us online, your presence, prayers, and support strengthen this community. Together, we are building a place where everyone can grow in faith and experience God’s love, no matter where they are.

As we move forward, I encourage you to take action this week:

• Watch one of the powerful messages we’ve shared.
• Join us for our in-person service or online stream on October 20.
• Engage with our blog or podcast to dive deeper into what God speaks to us.
• Please support Mars Hill in any way you can, whether through giving, volunteering, or simply sharing our resources with someone who needs them.

Let’s continue to grow together in faith and love, supporting one another through every season. We’d love to hear from you if you have any questions, feedback, or prayer requests. Reply to this email or reach out directly—we’re here for you!

Have a blessed week, and we’ll see you soon.

See you Sunday!

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Here to help you win,

Pastor Clarence E. Stowers, Jr.

P.S. We encourage you to engage with us throughout the week—share your thoughts, reflections, and joy on our social media platforms. Let’s make this week an enriching experience for all.