We all want to live a life full of meaning and significance. But with all of life’s demands, responsibilities and unexpected twists, it’s easy to find yourself drifting in the current rather than plotting your course. God has called us to something better. He has called each of us to step out of the daily drift and take purposeful steps to impact your life and others. Are you ready to accept that challenge? Are you ready to be “Sent”? Join us Sunday as we kick off “Sent,” a nine-week series that could change the course and direction of your life!

TANGIBLE KINGDOM

Our new sermon series, “Sent” was inspired by the Bible study, The Tangible Kingdom. This study is a follow-up to The Gospel Primer, which our growth groups studied last fall. If you are looking for an incredible study that will challenge you daily in your call to live life on mission, pick up a copy of the The Tangible Kingdom at the Info Table. (There is a suggested donation of $14 for the book.)

COMPASSION SUNDAY

During our April 24 service, we will include information on how you can help a child living in poverty in a third world country. Please be in prayer this week about possibly sponsoring a child through Compassion International. We will have a short presentation during both the 9:30 and 11 a.m. service as we join hundreds of other churches celebrating Compassion Sunday.

WAR ROOM STUDY AND MOVIE

Would you like to learn more about the power of prayer in your life? Consider joining The War Room Bible study during the 9:30 a.m. service, beginning May 1. The study will kick off with a movie night, featuring The War Room, on April 30. The five-week study will feature clips from the movie and five challenging scriptural lessons adapted from the feature film. The movie and study explores the power that prayer can have on marriages, parenting, careers, friendships and other areas of life. Sign up at the Info Table to attend the study. All are welcome to the movie night.

BIKER SUNDAY

We are so excited to be hosting our sixth annual Biker Sunday  May 15 after the 11 a.m. service. This is a fabulous morning to invite friends to ride their motorcycles to church. Pastor Ronn will pray a blessing over our guests after the service, and we will host a free lunch and activities beginning at 12:15. More details will be coming soon!

BIKER SUNDAY T-SHIRTS

Want to dress in style on Biker Sunday? Order your official Biker Sunday t-shirts! These black cotton t-shirts are available in youth and adult sizes for $10 each. They feature a large Biker Sunday logo on the back and a smaller logo on the front with our church name. Please order your shirt using the tear-off section in The Slice or the Connection Card on the app. Shirts will be available for pick-up and payment May 8 or 15.

LUNCH WITH THE PASTORS

If you are new to The Sanctuary, make plans to join us for Lunch with the Pastors right after second service on May 1. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our mission and vision, get to know Pastor Ronn and Pastor John and, of course, enjoy lunch together. Childcare will be provided. Sign up at the Info Table if you plan to attend.

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!

FIGHT CLUB

Imagine how different your outlook on life would be if you had absolute confidence God was with you. Imagine how different you would respond to difficulties, temptations and even good things if you knew God was in all of it and was planning it to leverage it for good. This six week study challenges men to grow BIG Faith. Fight Club meets every other Saturday at 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. The next Fight Club is Saturday.

CLEANING CREW

Wondering how our building looks so good week after week? We have a dedicated crew of volunteers that prepares our building for worship. The team is looking to grow its volunteer base. If serving in this way interests you, whether it’s once a week or once a month, sign up at the Info Table or contact Stephani Suwanski at .

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.

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.

YOUTH LOCK-IN

Students, you don’t want to miss the Youth Lock-in coming up April 29-30! Invite a friend for a fun and crazy 24 hours that will include worship, a devotional, food, games, prizes and a great time hanging out with friends! The Lock-in begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday evening and ends at 7 a.m. Saturday morning.