Clarence E. Stowers, Jr.
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The official story of Mars Hill's hardest season is now on Amazon. And we're reading it together.
Mars Hill Family, You were there. Some of you were in the room when we announced the building was gone. Some of you watched from a screen, wondering if the church you loved was over. Some of you joined after, never knowing the full weight of what this family walked through. I've never told the complete story. Until now. Two things in this email. Both of them are invitations to stop doing faith alone. ⓵ The Story We Never Fully Told My new book, When Faith Feels Far, is the official account of...
Your Hospital Bill Started in 1945 🎥 Valentine's Weekend This Sunday
Happy Hump Day Reader, This Sunday is Valentine's Weekend Worship at Mars Hill Anywhere. Bring your sweetheart. Or come as you are. Either way, you belong here. We are continuing Week 3 of our "A Feature, Not a Bug" series, and this message is one you will not want to miss. But more than that, this is a moment to gather. To be present. To worship together. Valentine's Weekend Worship Sunday, February 15, 2026 10:30 AM Central Mars Hill Church 7941 S 47th St, McCook, IL 60525 Whether you are...
This Sunday Is Online Only 🎥 What They Don't Want You to Know About America
Happy Thursday Reader, They lied to you. Your teachers lied. Your textbooks lied. Your government lied.And the worst part? You believed them.You believed racism was a bug in the system that good people were trying to fix. You believed if we just elected the right leaders, passed the right laws, had the right conversations, it would get better. But what if I told you the system isn't broken? What if the system is doing exactly what it was built to do? Last Sunday, we opened our new series "A...
This Sunday Is Online Only 🎥 Your Calendar Is Preaching a Sermon You Won't Like
Happy Thursday, Mars Hill Family, Last Sunday, I said something that made some of you uncomfortable: Your calendar is preaching a sermon your mouth does not agree with. You say God is first. Your schedule says He's an afterthought. You say family matters. Your calendar says they get leftovers. You say rest is important. Your time says you may be lying. This week, we're fixing that. Overview of Sunday's Message: Your Calendar Is Lying to You Big Idea: Time is proof of your priorities. When you...
This Sunday Is Online Only 🎥 Your Circle Is Keeping You Stuck
Happy Hump Day Reader, We are three weeks into 2026, and if you are still feeling the weight of what you carried out of last year, I want you to know something: it might not be you. It might be your circle. You have been praying for breakthrough. You have been asking God for wisdom. But you keep walking with the same people who drain your peace, mock correction, and pull you back to old patterns. This Sunday, we went after the hard truth nobody talks about: the people you walk closely with...
This Sunday Is Online Only 🎥 Full House, New Series, & Your Next Step Forward
Family, What a Sunday. I'm still thanking God for how we showed up together. The worship was connected, the house was full (always love when we're setting out more chairs), and the word landed right where it needed to. That's what happens when God's people come ready, not just present. We're Starting the Year with THINK DIFFERENT This is the series I've been building toward. THINK DIFFERENT: How to see every part of your life the way God sees it. We're going after the stories in your head...
Super Sunday is Back! 🙌🏾 Plus, How To Make Sure This Year Is Not a Repeat 🔁
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 🎥 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! 🙌🏾 Plus, Don't Die in the Waiting Room.
Happy Humpday, Mars Hill Family, Some weeks feel like a blur, and before you know it, you’re looking at the weekend again. In the middle of all the noise, I hope you’ve found a moment to breathe and remember that God is steady even when life isn’t. I am looking forward to this weekend because Super Sunday is back! What is Super Sunday? It’s 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 🎥 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 “Non-Negotiable,” where I am walking us through the things we cannot afford to lose in a shaky world. My...