🎯 Bold Prayers, Big Results: Highlights from Sunday’s Sermon & New Blog Insights

Welcome to This Week’s Mars Hill Anywhere Update!

Happy Tuesday Reader,

Welcome to this week’s Mars Hill Anywhere update!

We’re excited to bring you this week’s updates and opportunities to grow in faith and community. Here’s what’s coming up:

• Here are highlights from our recent online service, including an overview of the powerful sermon “Overcome the Fear of Asking Big in Prayer | Bold Prayers That Move Mountains.“
• Fresh insights on our blog to help you pray with confidence
• Our Fall Life Groups have launched, focusing on bold and expectant prayer
• Ways you can support our Mars Hill family

Let’s dive into each of these exciting updates!

Highlights from Our Online Service

First, I want to highlight our recent online service, where I delivered a message titled “Overcome the Fear of Asking Big in Prayer | Bold Prayers That Move Mountains.”

This sermon is about breaking free from small, safe prayers and embracing faith that genuinely moves mountains. We explored powerful examples from Scripture, like Hannah’s prayer for a son, and found inspiration in modern-day courage, like Rosa Parks.

If you’ve ever felt hesitant in your prayers or doubted your worthiness for big blessings, this message is for you. You can catch the full service on YouTube. I’ve already queued the video.

New Blog Post: Dare to Pray BIG

This week, I’ve written a new blog post that I’m eager to share with you:

I’ve also posted a new article on my blog, Overcoming Your Fear of Asking God for Big Things.​

In this post, I share practical tips to boost your prayer confidence, stories of how bold prayers have changed lives, and scriptural foundations for asking God for big things.

You can find it here.​

I believe it’ll give you fresh courage and inspiration for your prayer life.

Fall Life Groups: Join Us!

We’ve got some exciting news to share! Our Fall Life Groups have officially kicked off, and this season, we’re diving deep into a topic close to my heart: “Bold Prayers: How to Pray With Confidence & Expectation.”

These Life Groups are more than just Bible studies – they’re a chance to:

• Explore what it means to pray boldly and expectantly
• Learn practical strategies to strengthen your prayer life
• Share experiences and grow alongside fellow believers
• Apply biblical principles of prayer to your daily life
• Build lasting friendships within our church community

Whether you’re new to prayer or have been praying for years, these groups offer fresh insights and encouragement for everyone. You’ll discover how to approach God confidently, ask for big things, and trust His promises.

Groups meet weekly in various locations and times to accommodate different schedules. Some are even available online for those who can’t attend in person.

To sign up:

1. ​Visit our church website​
2. Scroll down to the “Life Groups” form
3. Choose the group that works best for you

If you have any questions, please text LIFEGROUP to 33777.

Remember, life is better together. I hope you’ll join us as we learn to pray bigger and expect greater things from God.

Upcoming In-Person and Digital Gathering

we’re excited to invite you to our in-person service on Sunday, October 6, 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.

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.

How to Supporting 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.

As we wrap up this week’s update, we want to remind you how much you matter to our Mars Hill family. Whether you join us in person or online, your presence makes our community more vibrant.

We’re here to support you in your faith journey. Please reach out if you need prayer, encouragement, or someone to talk to. Our pastoral team and prayer warriors are ready to stand with you.

This week, we challenge you to:

1. Reach out to a fellow church member you haven’t connected with recently
2. Share one thing you learned from Sunday’s message with a friend or family member
3. Pray boldly for our church and community

Do you have questions or feedback? We’d love to hear from you! Please reply to this email or connect with us on social media.

Remember, at Mars Hill, we’re not just a church but a family. Let’s continue to grow, serve, and pray big together.

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.