Summer is almost here! As you are making summer plans, we want to make sure you have all the info you need about what’s happening at The Sanctuary. Please add these events to your calendar:

June 5: Lunch with the Pastors. If you are new to The Sanctuary, join us after second service to learn more about our history, mission and vision.

June 12: Go Groups info meeting. Are you ready to think creatively about how you can be “Sent” right where you live? Join us at this meeting!

June 14-16: Summer Youth Camp. Junior high and high school students are invited to learn more about their gifts and talents this summer!

July 11-15: Vacation Bible School! Sign up now for this week of summer fun and learning for kids in preschool through fifth grade!

Get more details about all of these opportunities below!

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 June 5. 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.

GO GROUPS MEETING

As we wrap up our “Sent” series the next few 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 June 12. Sign up at the Info Table if you would like to attend the meeting, which will include lunch. The meeting will begin at 12:30 in the Community  Room.

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. Sanctuary families can register beginning today. Registration will open to friends outside our church beginning May 29. Cost is $10. Grab a registration card at the Info Table or go to cometothesanctuary.org/vbs.

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 May 28.

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.

YOUNG ADULTS
Ignite, our college and young adult group, is hosting a summer kick off event on May 29! All returning and incoming college-aged students are invited to mini-golf and a cook out. Meet at The Sanctuary at 5 p.m. Mini golf cost is $6.

Ignite 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.