This Sunday Is Online Only 🎥 You Could Feel It In The Room…

Happy Thursday Reader!

If you were in the room on Sunday, you already know—God met us in a powerful way.

The worship? 🔥

The Word? 🔥

The response? Even louder than the noise life throws at us.

And if you missed it, don’t feel left out feel invited. Because this moment is bigger than a service. It’s a shift.

Coming Soon!!! New Life Group Study: Purpose in the Noise

Life gets loud. And when it does, it’s easy to lose clarity, confidence, and direction.

That’s why we created a new 6-week Life Group experience called Purpose in the Noise to help you get anchored in what matters most.

✅ Weekly teaching videos

✅ Guided conversations

✅ Real talk for real life

✅ Free downloadable workbook

And this isn’t just a study. It’s the fuel behind our brand-new sermon series…

🧠 SERMON SERIES: Purpose in the Noise

📣 God never asked you to carry what’s crushing you.

We’re going deeper on Sundays, too. Starting this week, we kick off a raw and real sermon series tied directly to our study. If you’re tired of surface-level faith and want something that actually speaks to your life this is for you.

Here’s a preview of what’s coming:

🗓️ Week 1: “When You Don’t Have Enough”

🗓️ Week 2: “Your Circle Is Costing You”

🗓️ Week 3: “Faith Is Hard When You’re Honest”

🗓️ Week 4: “God in the Grind”

🗓️ Week 5: “Burnout Ain’t Holy”

🗓️ Week 6: “Don’t Go Back to Numb”

This isn’t just a series. It’s a shift.

Don’t miss it.

🎙️ Sermon Overview: When You Don’t Have Enough

Ever felt like you’re giving everything you’ve got—and still coming up short?

This week, Pastor Clarence shares a double dose of encouragement drawn from two powerful passages: 1 Samuel 16:6–13 and 2 Kings 4:1–7.

God sees what others miss. And He multiplies what you surrender—not what you withhold.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

From 1 Samuel 16:6–13

• Just because people don’t see you doesn’t mean God skipped you

• Man looks at the surface. God sees your substance

• You don’t need applause to be anointed

• Your faithfulness matters—even when it feels ignored

From 2 Kings 4:1–7

• Scarcity is more than financial—it’s a mindset

• God multiplies empty vessels, not full excuses

• When you feel like you’ve run out, that’s where God starts pouring

👥 Who This Is For:

• Spiritually tired but still believing
• High achievers carrying quiet pressure
• Anyone burned out, financially stressed, or feeling overlooked

This message hits your weekly life, not just your Sunday mood.

▶️ Watch the full sermon now: YouTube Link​

Church was never meant to be a buffet.

Too many people stall out spiritually, not because they don’t care, but because they’ve been handed a menu instead of a map.

This week, I taught on why your faith might feel stuck and how to get traction again.

🧭 Download your personal M.A.P.​

A 4-step rhythm to help you move from listening to growing.

Everything is right here!

🧭 What’s Next For Mars Hill?

We are moving decisively toward a permanent facility. When we sold our building four years ago, we trusted God’s leading.

Now, with energy costs straining many congregations, we can see how He protected us.

Instead of pouring funds into rising utilities, we’ve been able to direct resources into people, discipleship, and mission.

That choice didn’t set us back. It set us up so we can take the next step with strength, faith, and financial clarity.

Our Strategic Transition: Monthly Celebrations

On Sunday, September 7, 2025, we will be hosting our next Super Sunday Service at 10:30 AM CST.

Here’s What You Need to Know This Week:

What: Sunday Worship (Online Only)

When: Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 10:30 AM CST

Where: Online at MarsHillChicago.org
​Watch on Facebook: @MarsHillChicago​
Watch on YouTube: ClarenceStowersTV​

Also Worth Noting:

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This one hit a nerve. If you’re always holding it together for everyone else, this is for you.

👉 Read the article​

📱 Short on Time? I Got You

Check out my new YouTube Shorts. These are quick, honest, and built for real life.

👉 The ONE Mistake Smart People Keep Making​

Everything you need to grow spiritually is right on your phone. We call it #ChurchInYourPocket.

⬇️ Download the Mars Hill App​

Moving Forward Together: Invest in Hope, Impact, and Community

How to Support Mars Hill

Your generosity fuels everything we do, from in-person gatherings to digital discipleship. If you’ve been encouraged by this ministry, here are a few simple ways to give and get involved:

Give:

Support the mission securely at marshillchicago.org/giving, in our mobile app, or by texting MHGIVE to 33777. You can also mail checks to:

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

Serve:

Use your gifts to make a difference online or in person. Visit our site to see current serving opportunities.

Pray:

Lift up our leaders, our church family, and the people we’re reaching. Prayer is a powerful form of participation.

Invite & Share:

Send this email to a friend, invite someone to service, or repost something that encouraged you. Every share matters.

You’re helping us reach people with hope, truth, and love, whether they’re across town or across the country.

🔥 Your Move This Weekend

✔️ Watch the sermon

✔️ Download the devotional

✔️ Give to what God is doing at Mars Hill

✔️ Forward this to someone who feels like they don’t have enough

With love and expectation,

Pastor Clarence E. Stowers, Jr.

P.S. Don’t forget to “Log on” with us online this Sunday at 10:30 AM Central for our online service. Set your reminder now! ⏰