The Sanctuary, along with New Song Church, will be sponsoring Family Fun Fest from 4-7 p.m. Aug. 15. Families from both churches will have a chance to get to know families from Bolingbrook Christian Health Center during the event, which will include live music, games and food!

In a few weeks, people will gather with sno-cones, cotton candy, lots of games and yes, even a dunk tank.  But the adventure will not be in any of those things.  The adventure will be when we leave our comfort zones and meet someone new.

As we continue to partner with the Bolingbrook Christian Health Center and their patients, we realize that it’s not our events or our checks that will bring life as much as being in relationship. And we see that in our own relationship with God. It’s not His gifts as much as His presence that changes who we are.

So come out and have a great time on the 15th. Enjoy the games, the crafts, and each other. But if you are really in for adventure, start a conversation with someone you don’t know. Because even if there is a language barrier, an age barrier, or a cultural barrier, this is where God can bridge the gap with His love and His presence.

Cheryl Lynn Cain

Director of Justice and Compassion Ministries