Clarence E. Stowers, Jr.
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Super Sunday is Back! šš¾ Plus, How To Make Sure This Year Is Not a Repeat š
Happy Humpday, Mars Hill Family, We made it. If 2025 felt heavy, complicated, or unclear, you are not alone. Yet here you are, stepping into a new year by the grace of God with breath in your lungs and purpose still on your life. At Mars Hill Anywhere and Mars Hill Chicago, we are declaring that this year will not be a repeat. We are believing God for fresh clarity, deeper formation, and 1% spiritual growth at a time. I am grateful you are walking into 2026 with us. Whether you join us online...
This Sunday Is Online Only š„ 2026 Starts Now. One Decision Changes Everything.
Merry Christmas, Mars Hill Family Before anything else, I want to say it plainly: Merry Christmas. I pray this season has given you a moment to breathe, reflect, and remember that the whole reason we do this is because God chose to enter our chaos. Emmanuel. God with us. Now, let's finish the year strong. All of this reminds me how grateful I am for you. As we celebrate Christmas in a couple of days, I look forward to seeing you at our next in-person service, Sunday, January 11, 2026 (save...
Super Sunday is Back! šš¾ Plus, Don't Die in the Waiting Room.
Happy Humpday, Mars Hill Family, Some weeks feel like a blur, and before you know it, youāre looking at the weekend again. In the middle of all the noise, I hope youāve found a moment to breathe and remember that God is steady even when life isnāt. I am looking forward to this weekend because Super Sunday is back! What is Super Sunday? Itās the one Sunday a month when we all gather in the room together. We stream online every week, but once a month, we pull up in person to worship, connect,...
This Sunday Is Online Only š„ Before December Drains You, Read This!!
Happy Hump Day Reader, As I look back over the last few weeks, my heart is full. Thanksgiving reminded me how blessed I am to pastor a church family like Mars Hill Anywhere. Then many of you went out of your way to show love for my birthday, and I felt every text, post, and hug. Thank you. I do not take any of it for granted. On top of that, we kicked off a new teaching series called āNon-Negotiable,ā where I am walking us through the things we cannot afford to lose in a shaky world. My...
This Sunday Is Online Only š„ 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...
Something BIG Is Happening at Mars Hill. Find Out What Sunday! šš¾
Happy Thursday, Mars Hill Family, Some weeks just hit different, don't they? Life picks up speed right when we need it to slow down. In all that motion, it's easy to forget: God is still here. Still working in the ordinary, overlooked moments of your day. I wanted to remind you that you're not doing this alone. Whatever this week holds, God is in it with you. In the conversations that matter, in the challenges that feel too big, even in those quiet moments when you're catching your breath....
This Sunday Is Online Only š„ Where was God when it all fell apartā¦ read this. šš¾
Happy Hump Day Reader, Letās be honest. You prayed. You believed. You did everything you knew to do. And it still happened. The breakup. The loss. The silence. That quiet question youāve been carrying? āWhere was God when it all went wrong? This week at Mars Hill Anywhere, we didnāt avoid it. We faced it head-on. Not with polished answers, but with real faith that holds when everything else falls apart. If you missed the message, this is your moment to catch the replay and start the 5-day...
This Sunday Is Online Only š„ If everythingās breakingā¦ read this. šš¾
Happy Hump Day Reader, If it feels like the pressure is trying to break you, good. That means it still hasnāt won. Because pressure doesnāt just crush. It exposes what cannot be shaken. And if youāre reading this, it means youāre still standing. This week, I want to give you something for the weight youāve been carrying. Not just encouragement. Real help. Real direction. A resource you can use today. Sermon Overview Title: Everythingās Breakingā¦ But Youāre Still Standing Scripture Focus: John...
This Resource Guide Could Change Someoneās Week
Happy Monday Reader, In Sundayās message, āEverythingās Breakingā¦ But Youāre Still Standing,ā we talked about real pressure, financial strain, emotional fatigue, and spiritual weight, and how God doesnāt just help us survive the shaking; He gives us wisdom to stand strong in it. Thatās why Iām excited to share something practical, powerful, and available right now: šš¾ Download the Community Resource Guide Download Here This guide is packed with trusted, local support for: š„« Food assistance š§ ...
A Little Extra Help for Chicago Families š
Hello Reader, If you or someone you know is feeling the strain from the government shutdown, please know you are not alone. Help is available right here in Chicago. We are grateful to partner with Nourishing Hope, a Chicago-based organization providing free monthly groceries to anyone in need who lives in the Chicago area. What makes this program special is that you can choose your own food online, selecting from each food group so your family gets exactly what they will use and enjoy. This...