Clarence E. Stowers, Jr.
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This Sunday Is Online Only š„ This Week at Mars Hill: Real Freedom, Real Hope
Happy Hump Day! The cookouts, the fireworks, and the long weekends this time of year bring a lot to celebrate. But thereās a kind of freedom that isnāt tied to a date on the calendar. Itās deeper. Itās lasting. And itās not something you earn. Itās something you receive. Letās lean into that freedom this week. Not just for a day, but for a way of life. š A Special Birthday Shoutout Today, we celebrate someone very special, my wife, Shauntai Stowers. Her strength, grace, and love make...
What to do [FIRST NAME GOES HERE] š When the World Feels Like Itās Falling Apartā¦
Happy Hump Day! Ever feel like life is moving faster than your soul can process? Like the headlines scream louder than your prayers? Youāre not alone. This week, weāre returning to the One who offers steady peace in a shaky world. No hype. No pressure. Just hope. Hereās What You Need to Know This Week: What: Sunday Worship Experience ("Pull up" or "Log on" This Sunday)When: Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 10:30 AM CentralWhere: In-Person at 7941 47th St McCook, IL 60525Watch on Facebook:...
This Sunday Is Online Only š„ Letās Show Up, Wherever We Are
Happy Hump Day! Every time we gather, whether in person or online, we prove that church is not about the building. It is about the people who show up, stay faithful, and keep building something that lasts. This Sunday is fully online, and I hope you will lean in, not log off. Our hybrid vision only works when each of us chooses to stay connected. Hereās What You Need to Know This Week: What: Sunday Worship Experience (Online Only) When: Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM Central Where: Online...
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Happy Monday Reader, Iāve been working on something I wish I had years ago. Itās called the 1% Better Executive Coach, a simple, AI-powered assistant built for people who think fast, lead big, and still wrestle with clarity. Before I finalize it, I want your input. š Would you use this kind of tool to help you focus, prioritize, or make better decisions? Would you use an AI Assisted coach to help you: Prioritize your week Think through tough decisions Stay focused Help me get 1% Better in all...
This One is for The Fathers Who Didnāt Walk Away šŖš¾
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...
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[FIRST NAME GOES HERE], Join Us Online This Sunday! š± Fatherās Day Is Coming Soon
Happy Hump Day! This week I was thinking about how some of the strongest men I know are also the quietest. Not because they lack something to say but because they carry so much with grace. Fatherās Day reminds me that strength often looks like showing up, again and again, with love, patience, and sacrifice. This Sunday Is Online Only Weāre fully online this Sunday no in-person gathering. š„ Tune in on Facebook Live or YouTube at 10:30 AM Central. š² MarsHillChicago.org Watch on Facebook:...
Hey [FIRST NAME GOES HERE], Did You Hear the Word or Just Listen to It?
Happy Hump Day! Some weeks go by quickly. Others feel like they carry the weight of a whole season. Whichever kind of week you are having, just know this. You are not the only one walking through it. And you do not have to walk it alone. At Mars Hill Anywhere, we keep showing up because God keeps meeting us in the middle of real life. Not the polished kind, but the honest, in-progress kind. This Sunday, June 1, is another chance to breathe, to hear from God, and to remember that grace is...
Hey [FIRST NAME GOES HERE], Are We Doing Church Wrong or Finally Getting It Right?
Happy Hump Day! Itās a gift to stay connected with you each week. Whether life feels full or fragile right now, this space reminds you that you donāt have to navigate it alone. Weāre a church that believes in real faith, real people, and real hope; thereās always room for you at the table. God Is Growing This and Hereās the Proof Weāve been analyzing the data lately, starting with our YouTube channel, and what we found is both humbling and exciting. In just five years, our content has been...
[FIRST NAME GOES HERE], This Sunday Weāre Pulling Back the Curtain on Church
Happy Thursday, No matter where youāre reading this from, your couch, office, or favorite lunch spot, I want you to know this: you are seen, loved, and part of something real. Mars Hill Anywhere is more than a service you stream. It is a spiritual home. A place where faith is deep, community is strong, and Godās presence shows up in unexpected places. Your presence reminds us weekly that church isnāt about a building. It is about the people who show up with open hearts. You Had to Be Thereā¦...