We live in a day and age when people are little more than consumers, and as ministers, we can be tempted to provide religious services for religious consumers. But we are not called to consumption; rather we are called to a commission.

Things are picking up again now, and if it feels like the past month was jam-packed with events… well, it was! I think we are collectively breathing relief that we are all BACK and can fellowship together. It is so sweet to be together as a church family.

KNOWN is a faith-based magazine produced by the people of Mars Hill Church about Knowing God and being Known by Him.

What a joy to celebrate Sarah Jacobs today and reflect upon her service to the Lord as Director of Mars Kids- Mobile! Anyone who has ever had a conversation with Sarah about kids ministry can attest to her unwavering passion for engaging those little hearts for Christ.

KNOWN is a faith-based magazine produced by the people of Mars Hill Church about Knowing God and being Known by Him.

God used Steve to show me my own heart on more than one occasion. Many times, my generosity was much more about me than Steve. And I am thankful to God for letting me see that. I am trusting that God is making that new in my heart, along with many other things.

Letters of encouragement from the people of Mars Hill Church while being separated during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Letters of encouragement from the people of Mars Hill Church while being separated during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Letters of encouragement from the people of Mars Hill Church while being separated during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Letters of encouragement from the people of Mars Hill Church while being separated during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Letters of encouragement from the people of Mars Hill Church while being separated during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Letters of encouragement from the people of Mars Hill Church while being separated during the Covid-19 Pandemic

It was a sad time when the weekend was over and we all said goodbye. I heard many people either talk about how they wished it was longer, or there would be another one soon. I too will miss everything about the weekend. But in conclusion, I learned that simply hearing the message is not enough, we need to practice it.

Last weekend was the Mars Hill Youth Retreat, and we really made a push to cover our teens in prayer. While an in-depth recap to share on the blog is currently in the works by one of our youth, I wanted to let you guys in on some of the responses we received from the retreat.

Looking back over all the pictures coming out of “A Call to Arms: an honest conversation about manhood and the gospel” the word power just keeps coming to mind. I mean, just look at all those fighter jets! You can close your eyes and imagine the roar of the powerful engines as the plane crosses the sky. These jets served as the perfect backdrop for an event focused on a powerful issue: safeguarding our minds against sexual sin.

As our schedules begin to wind down for Christmas, let’s take a moment to look back on all the ways we came together as a church family in recent weeks. There is just so much going on in the life of our church! Whether donating items, gathering for fun and fellowship, or serving locally and also thousands of miles away, the Lord used Mars Hill Church in a variety of exciting ways.

Hamburgers. Hot Dogs. Ten Trillion Cookies. Inflatables. Bubbles. Cornhole. Cake Walk. Conversations. NINJA WARRIOR.

It was a fun time. Thanks to everyone who came out!

October always seems action-packed for families, and it certainly seemed that way for our church family this month! Even though it’s a busy time of year, we strive to provide opportunities for the church body to grow through AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY, FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP, and BIBLICAL TEACHING. Here’s a recap of some of the events that help our church family engage in those three things.