Volunteers from The Sanctuary have been daydreaming about sno cones, dunk tanks, Andy’s custard and backpacks lately. Lots and lots of backpacks.
They are working hard behind the scenes to make preparations for Family Fun Fest on Aug. 15. This community get-together is a great chance to live out the four core values of The Sanctuary’s vision of “Building Homes of Faith”.
We are:
- Leaving safety for adventure,
- Leaving greed for generosity,
- Leaving comfort for compassion,
- And leaving isolation for community.
The Family Fun Fest IS about getting together with family and friends and having a great time while we eat a meal together, enjoy live music and maybe even dunk a pastor? or worship leader? But the heart of the festival is so much more than that.
We are hoping to build relationships with other families from within our community. We will be gathering with people served by the Bolingbrook Christian Health Center, which is partnering with The Sanctuary to put together this event.
We also are reaching out by providing backpacks filled with school supplies to families in need. About 200 school children have signed up to receive backpacks.
We would love to have you join in on the fun. You now can sign up online to help put this event together. Just fill in the form below if you would like to help. Even if you aren’t able to volunteer, we would love to see you there!
Family Fun Fest is 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 15 on the grounds of New Song Church.
