This Sunday Is Online Only 🎥 A Thank You from My Heart + Your Weekend Replay Where to Find Joy This Thanksgiving Week

Happy Hump Day Reader,

It is hard to express the depths of my gratitude following the Pastoral Appreciation last week.

To see so many of you express your care through thoughtful cards, gifts, and your presence was a wonderful blessing.

Every single gesture reminded me of the kind and generous family we have here at Mars Hill Anywhere.

Thank you for making me feel so valued; your partnership in ministry means the world to me.

Finding Thankfulness in Every Season

As we move into Thanksgiving week, I have been especially focused on gratitude. I am profoundly thankful for your support and participation.

Your engagement does more than just help the church run; it affirms the very mission we share.

More importantly, as believers, our ability to be grateful is not dependent on perfect circumstances or receiving what we want.

The Scriptures remind us that thankfulness is an act of faith, a choice to recognize God’s constant presence and faithfulness, even when life feels challenging.

When Paul tells us to "give thanks in all circumstances" (1 Thessalonians 5:18), he does not mean we should be thankful for the difficulties, but in the midst of them.

This week, I encourage you to pause and intentionally name three things you are grateful for, knowing that God is at work in every detail of your life.

Choosing gratitude anchors our hearts to hope, regardless of what tomorrow may bring.

Missed Sunday's Message?

This past Sunday, I shared a powerful message titled "The Three Decisions That Change Your Life."

I believe this sermon carries real weight for the season we are in, as I explored the critical role of courage in our faith. I walked through three biblical examples to help us navigate life's most challenging choices:

• Courage to Stay: When it would be easier to walk away from a calling that still has purpose left in it.
• Courage to Leave: When it would be easier to remain in a familiar, comfortable, but completed season.
• Courage to Ask for Help: Recognizing that true strength comes not from self-sufficiency but from having the humility to seek support.

📲 Catch the Replay & Devotional

I strongly encourage you to spend time with this timely message this week! You can catch the full replay and continue studying this theme:

• Watch the Replay: The Three Decisions That Change Your Life​
• Study Deeper: We made a special 5-Day Devotional based on this message. It is available now on our church app, our website, and our YouTube channel.

▶️ Missed it? You can watch it here​

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🗓️ Announcements

• Thanksgiving Schedule: Remember that our regular weekday gatherings are canceled this Thursday and Friday so that everyone may enjoy time with family and friends. We look forward to seeing you back online for Sunday worship.
• Year-End Giving: As we close out the year, please remember that your consistent generosity allows us to continue reaching families around the world. You can give securely through our app, website, or text platform at any time.

Here’s What You Need to Know This Week:

What: Sunday Worship (Online Only)

When: Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 10:30 AM CST

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

You’re Invited: In-Person Worship at Mars Hill Anywhere

Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025

Time: 10:30 AM Central

Location: 7941 47th St., McCook, IL

Online: Live on YouTube and Facebook

We’re gathering this Sunday, and you’ve got two ways to be part of it:

✅ Pull up and join us in person at our McCook campus

✅ Log on and worship with us live online from wherever you are

However you show up, don’t miss this moment. God is speaking and faith is being rebuilt.

Bring your family. Invite a friend. Get in the room or tap in online.

Let’s go after God together.

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! ⏰