This Sunday Is Online Only 🎥 Noise steals focus. God still whispers.🤫
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Happy Hump Day Reader I know life gets loud. Between texts, schedules, and endless noise, it can feel impossible to slow down long enough to hear God clearly. That is why I’m excited to share what’s coming next for us. Coming Soon!!! New Life Group Study: Purpose in the NoiseBeginning the week of September 21 through October 26, we’ll walk through a 6-week Life Group study called Purpose in the Noise. This study is designed to help you quiet distractions and tune in to God’s whisper again. Whether you connect online or in person, you’ll find encouragement and practical steps to live with focus. ✅ Weekly teaching videos ✅ Guided conversations ✅ Real talk for real life ✅ Get your 👉🏾 Free downloadable workbook​ ✅ YouTube Playlist (All 10 Videos)​
Please review the materials and let me know if you have any questions as we move forward. And this isn’t just a study. It’s the fuel behind our brand-new sermon series… SERMON SERIES: Purpose in the Noise📣 ife is louder than ever. Notifications, arguments, and demands pull at your attention. But God still speaks—and often He whispers. This Week’s Message: Beware the Overwhelming Noise That’s Killing Your Focus I taught from 1 Kings 19:11–13, where Elijah discovered God’s whisper in the chaos. Big Idea: God reveals Himself in ways we don’t expect—sometimes in the silence after the storm. Key Line: Silence isn’t absence. It’s God making space to speak. In this message, you’ll discover:
▶️ Watch the Replay on YouTube​ 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 CelebrationsOn Sunday, October 5, 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 21, 2025, at 10:30 AM CST Where: Online at MarsHillChicago.org Also Worth Noting:Read My Latest Article on Substack: They Only Love You When You’re Useful​ 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. 👉 5 Signs Something's Ending Soon​ 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 CommunityHow to Support Mars HillYour 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 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! ⏰ |