by Clarence E. Stowers | Apr 9, 2009 | Christian, Christianity, Church Issues, Communication, Politics, Preaching, Vision, Worship
Free-wheeling capitalism has always been the heart of the US Economy but the recent $700 billion bailout, a level of government intervention not seen since the Great Depression, is hardly unprecedented. Historically, the Federal Government has not only taken stakes in banks, steel mills, and coal mines but have even seized control of everything from railways to savings and loans. Unfortunately, when it comes to you and I, we would be hard pressed to make their list. Consequently, If you STILL believe the government will bail you out – think again!
As Believers, we’ve already received our bailout!
So what does the bailout mean for me? The word power occurs 57 times in the New Testament. It is a word used to describe the most powerful bailout that ever happened, an event that separated A.D. from B.C. That event was the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Consequently, that resurrection power is available to change your life! So, please join us this Easter at the Mars Hill Baptist Church and experience a heartfelt worship experience coupled with a timely Word from God. Additionally, we will unveil our “new & improved” video venue which is additional worship experience using video technology to reproduce our live worship experience.
Easter Weekend Schedule
Good Friday
Friday, April 10, 2009
12 Noon & 6:30PM
Easter
Sunday, April 12, 2009
8:00 AM & 10:30 AM (Live)
8:00 AM & 10:30 AM (Video Venue)
by Clarence E. Stowers | Mar 30, 2009 | Christian, Christianity, Church Issues, Politics, Race, Relationships, Worship
In 1991, Spike Lee released his fifth feature-length film Jungle Fever. The plot centers on the interracial romance between a successfully married Black, played by Wesley Snipes, and an Italian woman played by Anabella Sciorra. The lovers come under intense pressure from their friends and family as a result of their interracial relationship. It’s no secret that even today, interracial relationships are still under intense scrutiny – even when it comes to attending church.
For most of white America, the black church is an alien segment of the nation’s culture, hidden behind the plain facades of large brick churches, the rude clapboard of country chapels, the salvation-emblazoned windows of tattered storefronts. It is a montage of impressions, some real, some misleading the low-moaning spirituals, the clapping and the shouted amens; the phenomenon of a Bishop TD Jakes and the curious charisma once possessed the Rev. Adam Clayton Powell; the prophetic, nation-shaking philosophy of a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the pragmatic, neighborhood-building politics of a Rev. Jesse Jackson.
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by Clarence E. Stowers | Oct 18, 2008 | Christian, Christianity, Music, Worship
Hey family – this is Glenda Williams, my boy's (Pastor Marvin Williams) sister from Tabernacle Community Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan and SHE'S THE REAL DEAL!!! She's competing to be "America's Next Sunday Best." I want you all to check out her demo & <CLICK HERE> to cast your vote NOW!
Please do me a favor and tell EVERYONE you know to cast their vote too! Here's the link (www.sundaybestcasting.com/people/Levite26) for you to copy & paste and send to your contacts. Let your voice be heard!
Thanks again for helping!!!
Go Glenda!!!
by Clarence E. Stowers | Oct 3, 2008 | Christian, Christianity, Money and Finance, Preaching, Worship
I was inspired to preach this series after hearing Andy Stanley, Senior Pastor of Northpoint Church in Alpharetta, GA. I got permission to modify, contextualize, & share it with my Mars Hill family.
In this day and age, most people are striving for more…a better job, a larger house, a flashier car, and the list goes on. However, the recent economic downturn has temporarily placed the chase on hold.
There is more to life than chasing that elusive carrot
that dangles so temptingly in front of you.
Even in the midst of an economic downturn you will discover how to be truly rich, with what you already have. Join us this Sunday @ 8AM or 10:30AM to learn "How To Be Rich." This series IS NOT about how to "GET" rich…It's all about how to "BE" rich.
As the series unfolds, I will post a link to my teaching notes online along w/discussion questions for all who want to engage in dialog. If you're interested, shoot me an email so I'll know who's participating. It's sorta like a "cyber small group" discussion. I firmly believe we grow stronger together.
Have a great weekend!
by Clarence E. Stowers | Oct 1, 2008 | Christian, Christianity, Events, Music, Worship
On Monday, our church participated in Verizon Wireless' "How Sweet The Sound" gospel choir competition.
Guess what? I shot this video using
my Flip camcorder…yea, I can do more than preach!
Although we didn't win, THEY'RE WINNERS IN MY BOOK. Mars Hill, way to go – you are one professional and classy church…A TRUE CLASS ACT.
by Clarence E. Stowers | Sep 29, 2008 | Christian, Christianity, Events, Music, Worship
Oh my God – the choir just finished singing "The Presence Of The Lord" and had 25,000 people standing to their feet! God is awesome!
