Happy Hump Day!

Still Here. Still Holding It Down.

This Sunday, we are honoring a kind of strength that does not always get celebrated.

The quiet kind. The consistent kind.

The strength of the father who stayed when it would have been easier to leave.

The mentor who showed up without needing to be asked.

The man who did not have an example, so he chose to become one.

Not everyone had that.

Some are grieving what they never received.

Others are trying to become what they never saw.

Whether you are carrying a father wound or a father legacy, there is a place for you here.

Come worship with us. Bring your heart. Bring your healing. Bring your story.

This Sunday at Mars Hill Anywhere:

📍 In-Person at 7941 47th St, McCook, IL

🕥 10:30 AM CT

💻 Watch Online:

YouTube → youtube.com/@ClarenceStowersTV

Facebook → facebook.com/MarsHillChicago/live

This Week’s Message to Encourage You:

“Built to Stay”

You do not have to be loud to be strong.

This message is for the men who held it together when everything was falling apart. For the fathers who stayed even when it hurt. For the ones who did not have an example but decided to become one.

This Sunday, we are calling strength what it really is: steady. Show up, stand firm, and discover the kind of faith that does not flinch.

Also Worth Noting:

  1. Missed last Sunday? Catch the replay here: Here’s Why Your Invitation Could Change Everything
  2. TikTok is today’s modern-day well. Watch: The System Was Built for Their Comfort, Not Your Survival in 90 seconds → Watch on TikTok
  3. I write weekly on Substack to help you get 1% better every day. Read my latest article: “Don’t Let Life Kill Your Love”
  4. Pressed for time? Try our 2-minute devotional. It’s designed for busy professionals on the go. It’s part of our digital discipleship strategy: 👉 Start the Devotional
  5. Everything you need to grow spiritually right from your phone. We call it #ChurchInYourPocket. ⬇️ Download the Mars Hill App

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

In conclusion, let’s discuss our Moving Forward Together Campaign.

We’re at a pivotal moment in our church’s journey. As part of our community, you know we’re more than just Sunday gatherings; we create lasting impact.

Your support helps us:

  • Extend help to those in need
  • Create meaningful worship experiences
  • Invest in our kids and teens through vibrant ministry programs
  • Build spaces for real connection

We’re building a church, not just a physical space.

This special campaign ensures we can continue growing our ministries online and in-person.

How You Can Be Part of This Journey

We’re aiming to raise $20,000 by summer through our Moving Forward Together initiative. Specifically, we’re hoping for:

  • 30 people to contribute $500
  • 50 people to contribute $300

These funds will directly enhance our Sunday worship space, cover our weekly expenses, launch new youth and children’s programs, and create consistent mid-week gatherings that strengthen our community.

Be Part of the Future – Give Today!

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 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.

With love and expectation,

Pastor Clarence E. Stowers, Jr.

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

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