Newtonville Offers Sanctuary Event for Community

Story by LaTasha Hewitt

The Newtonville (N.J.) church recently hosted a three-day evangelism experience called “The Sanctuary.” They erected a live replica of the mosaic sanctuary on the church grounds to educate members and the community about the purpose of the sanctuary.

Members of the Newtonville Personal Ministries team dressed as priests and high priests. They were positioned within the sanctuary, and as visitors toured the area, they explained the purpose of each item of sanctuary furniture and how it pointed to Christ. The furniture was built by Robert Jackson, Personal Ministries coordinator, and his wife, Avis.

“Many denominations believe the work of Christ was completed on the cross, but we informed visitors that the work of Christ continues beyond the cross in the heavenly sanctuary. And for our members, the sanctuary replica was a reminder to be mindful that Christ has been conducting the investigative judgment since 1844,” shares Jackson.

All visitors were given a free pamphlet from Amazing Facts about the sanctuary.