Are you looking to get more involved in the community of believers here at The Sanctuary? Small groups are a great place to deepen your faith while making connections with other people. If you would like to join a small group, please sign up at the Info Table or on the tear-off section of your Slice. Small groups meet once a week in homes to study the Bible, pray and fellowship. Groups will begin meeting the week of April 14.

If you are new to The Sanctuary and you would like to get connected and find your place here, we have a small group designed just for you! Join us for Fusion, a four-week introductory small group experience that will begin April 28. Sign up to attend Fusion if you would like to learn more about what we believe and discover your spiritual gifts. Fusion will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays in the Community Room. Sign up online, at the Info Table or by using the tear-off section of The Slice.

BENEVOLENCE OFFERING
We will be taking a benevolence offering at the end of service Sunday. This is a special offering that goes directly to help those in our church body who have a financial need. Please look for the ushers as you leave the auditorium.

HOP 2 IT!
Calling all kids! Bring your friends and family to the Hop 2 It Easter event! Visit the petting zoo, hop around in the bounce house, participate in an Easter egg hunt, get creative in the craft room, win prizes and more. You are not going to want to miss this exciting event 9 a.m. to noon April 12! If you are willing to help during the event, please sign up at the Info Table.

EASTER EGG DONATIONS
In preparation for the Hop 2 It Easter event, we need to collect 2000 empty plastic Easter eggs! If you would like to help by donating eggs, please drop them off in the buckets near the Info Table by Sunday.

KIDSTOWN SPECIAL NEEDS BUDDIES
As our church community grows, so do the needs of the community. To meet one of our growing needs, we are looking for individuals with a heart for the special needs child. KidsTown is recruiting “buddies” for both services to assist with our special needs children during KidsTown. Training will be provided. If you would like to make a difference in the life of a special needs child, contact .

MISSION TRIP OPPORTUNITY
Looking for a short-term mission trip opportunity this summer? The missions team is planning a trip to La Ceiba, Honduras in August 2014. Contact  for more information or to commit to the trip. Commitments must be made by Sunday.

GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER
Invite your friends and family to celebrate the resurrection of our awesome Savior with us! We are having a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. April 18. Our Easter Sunday services are at 9:30 and 11 a.m. April 20. Invitations will be available at the Info Table Sunday.

TRAPPED
Have you ever felt Trapped? Throughout human history, people have been trapped. Trapped by fear. Trapped by bitterness. Trapped by expectations or doubt. Despite our best efforts to escape on our own, we continue to fall into the same pit. There was one who came to rescue us from our despair. There is one who has already freed us from the traps that threaten to hold us. Because of his death 2,000 years ago, we can celebrate today. Because of Jesus, we are no longer TRAPPED! Join us as we kick off this new sermon series Easter Sunday.

 

5K RUN/WALK
The local 4H club is sponsoring a 5K run/walk for the Bolingbrook Christian Health Clinic on April 12. Whether you are an avid runner or enjoy a more leisurely pace, invite your family and friends to participate in this fun activity that benefits our community! Info and registration is found at hustle4health.org.

PLAY GROUP
Hey, moms! Would you like to connect with other moms of young children? Would your children like to make some new friends? Join us for play group. Play group will meet in the Kids Korner class rooms 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every other Thursday. Stop by on any of these upcoming dates: April 17 and May 1. For more info, contact .

YOUTH
Thrive and Crossfire, our junior high and senior high school ministries, are not meeting during spring breaks. The next meeting will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 16.

Thrive students are invited to play Laser Tag 6:30-9:30 Wednesday. Meet at the church promptly and we will drive together to Chasers. Cost is $10/person and includes pizza. RSVP is required: .

NEED PRAYER?
If you have a prayer request, please feel free to send it to our Prayer Team so they can lift up your needs before the Lord. Contact  with your prayer request.