Jefferson Central Church announced this week that several churches in the Northeast Texas area have joined together to bring the 200th exhibit of Messiah’s Mansion to Jefferson.
Messiah’s Mansion is a traveling exhibit offering free tours in English and Spanish, of a full-scale model of Moses’ Sanctuary, bringing to life each element in the sanctuary which had deep significance to the Hebrew people.
The entire purpose is centered around one main theme – the Gospel in Symbols.
This inspirational exhibit has been hosted by several different denominations over the years and has been on exhibit in 36 states and five countries.
This Northeast Texas Fall Event is being supported through a joint effort of area Seventh-day Adventist Churches and Jefferson Christian Academy:
- • Nov 5 –13 from 1-7pm
- • Walk-ins are welcome for this family-friendly event.
- • Tours begin every 15 minutes and last for 75 minutes.
- • Spanish tour times are limited so please see tour times at
MessiahsMansion.com/Jefferson.
- • Free English and Spanish tours may also be reserved online at MessiahsMansion.com/Jefferson and click “Book a Tour”
- • Venue: Cross Threads Thrift Store property,
- • 213 W. Broadway Jefferson, TX 75657 (Hwy 49 W)
- • Chairs are provided at each of the 5 stations.
- • Handicap accessible
- • Restrooms and golf cart assistance available.
- • Resources are available including DVDs, books and more.
The vision to bring Messiah’s Mansion to Jefferson began after touring the exhibit in Tyler, nearly 20 years ago but since the required exhibit space plus parking was so great, the need for a good location was an obstacle for many years. This was only because God still had another piece of the plan that was yet to be put in place – Cross Threads Thrift Store.
Faith played a major role in the vision and creation of Cross Threads as God called
several people to form this non-profit to encourage church members to leave the pew and serve the community.
Messiah’s Mansion was created by Carolyn and Clayton Leinneweber, based on instructions that were recorded in the book of Exodus in the Bible.
“Even though it’s a lot of work to set up, it’s worth the effort because the visual aid is so powerful. Depending on the crew of volunteers and the equipment available, it can take 500 to 700 man hours to assemble Messiah’s Mansion,” Leinneweber said.