Happy Thursday Reader!

Fear doesn’t always show up as panic. Sometimes, it disguises itself as wisdom.

Last week, we opened the question: What will you do when fear tries to keep you stuck? And many of us saw ourselves in the freeze, paralyzed by doubt, uncertainty, or the pressure to play it safe.

But this week, the invitation shifts.

Will you stay frozen, or will you move forward?

What Will You Do: Freeze, Fight, Flight, or Fold

Part 2 of “What Will You Do?” challenges you to stop waiting for the perfect moment and start walking in faith, even when it feels uncertain.

If fear tricked you into calling inaction “discernment,” this message helps you name it for what it is and take the next right step anyway.

You’ll be reminded that courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s movement in the middle of it.

Whether you’re navigating a tough decision, carrying the weight of someone else’s expectations, or simply tired of feeling stuck, this message offers clarity, courage, and direction.

🔗 Missed Part 1? You can watch it here

▶️ Watch the full message (Part 2) now on YouTube

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Here’s What You Need to Know This Week:

What: Sunday Worship (Online Only)

When: Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 10:30 AM CST

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

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! ⏰