TESTIMONIES FROM MEMBERS

"My husband and I first attended The Sanctuary Church while visiting my family here in Chandler, AZ. My family attended the services with us. They enjoyed the services and decided to make The Sanctuary Church their home church.

Shortly thereafter, our father passed away. There are no words to describe the love and support our family received from Pastor Wilkins, his family, and the church people. Sometime later, my husband passed away also. I started to spend a lot of time here in Arizona, helping with my mother. 

On one of my trips here, I was diagnosed with an astrocytoma brain tumor. The doctor only gave me a few months to live. Pastor Wilkins and the church people prayed for me, and God healed me. That was over seventeen years ago. I received no medical treatment at any time. Praise God! He was the One that healed me!

I now live in Chandler and attend The Sanctuary Church regularly. I am thankful to have a church where God is still moving, and the people are still loving and caring. I am very proud to be a part of the Sanctuary Church in Chandler, AZ!"

- Bonnie Ragle

"30 years ago, we were homeless and addicted to drugs and alcohol. We were looking for something to fill the void inside. Nothing could fill that void until God delivered us. He filled us with the Holy Ghost and we got baptized in Jesus' Name. We were immediately delivered, and never once went back to drugs or alcohol from that point forward. God set us free, and that void was replaced with love, joy, peace, and happiness. 

30 years later, we are still living for God together and so happy to attend The Sanctuary Church in Chandler, AZ! If you've tried everything and found that nothing has made a difference in your life--and you're ready for a real change--come pay us a visit and experience the Power of God! 

- Frank and Jackie Estrada

"The Sanctuary Church is exactly what the name implies. A true sanctuary.

I’ve been a member of this church for over 20 years and the teaching, preaching, activities, and fellowship have been consistently uplifting. Prayers have been answered and I’ve witnessed miracles. Healings, job and financial blessings, peace and comfort: all a part of the experience of God’s great love.

The first time I attended a service at this church, I was at a very low point in my life. I had been a born-again Christian for many years, but life and circumstances had made me feel extremely discouraged. Disappointed, feeling forsaken, abandoned, and alone, I was ready to “give up on church” and try to live for God on my own.

When I entered The Sanctuary Church that night, I wasn’t sure what to expect. It was my “one last try” to see if there could be a difference. Sincere worship, simple caring from the pastor and his family, and obedience to the Spirit of the Lord made that difference. Our pastor's wife sang an old song called “Consider the Lilies”. I hadn’t heard that song in many years, and when she began the chorus: "We have a heavenly Father who cares…”, through my choked-up tears, I felt such a peace and I knew that God really loved me and understood all of my frustrations.

Over the years, the family of God in The Sanctuary Church has been consistent in love, worship, dedication to the Lord, and truly a place of what solid Christianity is all about. I’m so thankful that the Lord has led me to this place of sanctuary – the Spirit of the Lord, love, hope, peace, friends, and a real church family."

- Karen Tabla