“At the Movies” returns next week!
If you love movies, you don’t want to miss our next sermon series, beginning June 19! For five weeks, we’ll unpack Biblical truths from some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters. You can enjoy popcorn and movie clips while we dig into God’s Word for direction on challenging topics. Invite a friend and join us for this one-of-a kind experience!
We also want to encourage you to use this as an opportunity to get to know your neighbors. Host a movie night the week before each message to watch the film we’ll be referencing at church. Then, invite them back to The Sanctuary for that week’s message! Here’s the line-up:
June 19: Pursuit of Happyness
June 26: The Martian
July 3: Inside Out
July 10: The War Room
July 17: McFarland USA
GO GROUPS MEETING
As we wrap up our “Sent” series the next couple weeks, we want to start to ask ourselves what it means to be “sent” right where we are living. What could that look like in practical terms? What are the next steps in living a “sent” life? These are some of the topics that will be covered at a “Go Groups” info meeting on Sunday. Sign up on the member website calendar if you would like to attend the meeting, which will include lunch. The meeting will begin at 12:30 in the Community Room.
SCHOOL PRAY
On June 26, July 3 and July 24 you are invited to gather at one of our local schools in the neighborhood for prayer. Before heading out, we will meet in the Green Room at 12:30 p.m. to share refreshments, and to learn about what prayer is and how God uses it. It is not only going to be an amazing opportunity to be active in the community, but is also a way to create spiritual memories for your entire family.
SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
Whether you love photography, writing, music, art, design, cooking or working behind the scenes, you don’t want to miss “Discover,” a summer camp just for junior high and high school students at The Sanctuary! Each day will include worship, teaching, hang-out time, snacks and workshops to help you learn more about your creative gifts. Make plans to join other students at the camp from 9 a.m. to Noon June 14-16. Register online at: cometothesanctuary.org/youth.
VBS
Calling all kids in preschool through fifth grade! Join us in ancient Egypt July 11-15. You’ll explore Pharaoh’s palace, experience thrilling “real-life” dramas, play high-energy games, sample tasty snacks, and hear unforgettable music. Plus, you’ll meet lots of new friends! Join us for Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to Noon each day, but sign up soon! We have limited space available for 100 kids. Grab a registration card at the Info Table or go to cometothesanctuary.org/vbs.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Ladies, please plan on attending a summer weekly Bible Study, where a new topic will be discussed each week. Come as often as you can from 9:30 to 11 on Fridays to Emily Sault’s house at 941 Canyon Run Rd., Naperville. Childcare will be provided for a nominal fee. For more information and to sign up, please email [email protected] or call 630-209-4915.
FIGHT CLUB
Some of the most noted, celebrated and godly men in the Bible made some very big mistakes when it came to raising their children. Bad Dads of the Bible examines these mistakes and gives today’s dads much needed advice on how to avoid them, or repair damage that might already have been done. Between teaching and group discussion, men will tackle this topic together in the next four sessions. Fight Club meets every other Saturday at 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. The next Fight Club is Saturday.
DOWNLOAD OUR NEW APP
Did you know The Sanctuary now has an app? This is your one-stop to watch the latest sermons, find all the details on upcoming events, read the Slice, find the #sundaysetlist, fill out the connect card, give your offering and MUCH more! Go to the app store, and search for “The Sanctuary Church IL” to download the app!
CONNECT BY TEXT
Do you want to stay in the loop with what’s happening at The Sanctuary? We would like to text you with reminders of important events or last minute changes due to weather. To join, text the word “connect” to this number: 630 318-3400. If you are visiting for the first time, please text the word “hello” to the same number. We will follow up with information about our church that is specifically for first-time guests.
LOST AND FOUND
Missing a coat, coffee cup, Bible or other personal item? Look in the lost and found located in the office. All unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity.
JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL
Thrive and Crossfire, our junior high and high school ministries, meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays for student-led worship, large group teaching, small group discussion and tons of FUN! Feel free to arrive at 6:30 for hangout time.
Crossfire, get ready for some fun in the sun as we head to the Michigan Dunes on June 25! Look for more details in your email.
YOUNG ADULTS
Ignite, our college and young adult group, meets Sunday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. (with the exception of the last Sunday of the month) at the home of Danielle Sault, 941 Canyon Run Road, Naperville. For more info, contact Steven Cruz at 630.687.4045 or check out The Sanctuary Ignite page on Facebook.