AFRICA FOR CHRIST

A MAN WITH A VISION

SYNOPSIS

INTERCUT
Scene 1
We see a man in a plane appears to be burdened and thinking about something, (then
picture rolls of different countries of Africa)
V.O.
“Africa for Christ”

God, the God of Heaven and earth raised the man — Reverend TIMOTHY GBADEBO
OSHOKOYA — and gave him the vision of winning Africa for Christ. But the task
looked enormous and impossible. He was on a plane on his way back to Nigeria from the
United States of America and on a Gospel tour of West Africa when the burden was laid
on his heart. In his own words, “I felt that was a gigantic task beyond what human
thinking, ability or wisdom could contemplate. Immediately, a verse of Scripture just
rang in my heart, 'With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.' The
burden is as fresh today as it was on the 25th July 1951.”

God in His infinite wisdom and compassion for dying souls on the continent of Africa
raised this fearless, versatile and dynamic lover of souls to blaze a trail in preaching
practical Christian living. It was a new dimension in the Christian faith in those early
days.

There were many Christian denominations in Nigeria before God raised up this man of
vision. But many had become social rather than Christian organizations, advancing
carnality over spirituality in their Sunday services and other events: Christmas, Easter,
wedding and funeral. They also indulged in bazaars and raffles to raise money. They
neither preached nor experienced salvation. They tried to blend the worship of the true
God with the worship of their idols. Consequently, the power of God was lacking in their
midst; nightmares and fear of witches and wizards drove many worshippers from
traditional, carnal churches to white garment churches, where the Bible was equally less
important than their visions, prophecies and dreams. Divine healing was one of their
doctrines, but they did not have the power of salvation to practise it. Into this religious
atmosphere came this man of vision fondly called Brother T.
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Scene 2
We see TIMOTHY’S father telling TIMOTHY’S MOTHER that his only child is already
dedicated to God to do his work that no matter what, TIMOTHY will bend to God’s will.
Telling his wife that he wants the boy to start school as early as possible, so that he can
become a missionary for Christ.
Scene 3
We see TIMOTHY’S parent bidding their only son farewell they felt a sense of remorse
telling him to face his studies and not any other. Going along with elders to Secondary
School at 14
Scene 4
In class we see TIMOTHY being labelled as brilliant by the teachers due to his
intelligence
1 years
Scene 5
TIMOTHY’S uncle dressed well, knowing TIMOTHY is brillaint, tells TIMOTHY about
Lagos and how he will make it in Lagos, that he should follow him to Lagos secretly
Scene 6
We now see TIMOTHY contemplating and gradually succumbing to his uncle’s idea, he
was tired of going a long way to school every day, telling his UNCLE he is ready
Scene 7
TIMOTHY appears to be angry, dejected, regretting his decision and saying all sort of
immoral words to his UNCLE and returns home
Scene 8
TIMOTHY’S FATHER appears to be furious at TIMOTHY. Telling him that there is no
more place for him in the house. That he should meet his uncle and continue his frivolous
life.
2 years later
Scene 9
We see Timothy’s Mother begging the father that Timothy should at least learn a trade.
Montage
At the mechanic shop, Timothy is learning mechanic and blacksmithing
Scene 10
In his friend house, Timothy saw his friend counterfeiting coins, his friend shocked to be
caught while Timothy asked him about it but Timothy was not fully drawn to it.
V.O.
Timothy then at the age of 21 married Hannah Emiola Onalaja. Timothy suddenly left
home for Ibadan to seek for greener pasture. Leaving His parents and wife at home.
Scene 11
At Timothy’s auto mechanic shop, we see Timothy’s friend explaining to his friend how
he was duped.
Montage
1. Timothy thinking about the how his friend at home counterfeited coins
2. We see Timothy learn Gregg Shorthand on printing and minting and saying yes after
he got finished the book
3. Timothy is seen spending money lavishly.
4. A person pointing fingers at Timothy as signal to the police
4. Police dragging Timothy into the cell
Scene 12
Timothy is seen in the cell taterred begging God that he would serve him if he was
released.
1 year later
Montage
1. Timothy in court being set free
2. Timothy buying bible at the market
3. Timothy reads his bible and prays earnestly, consecration
Scene 13
It appears Timothy is packing his bags headed to Lagos and on getting there. We see him
searching for job and leaving his old friends at Ibadan
Scene 14
We see Timothy praying through to a wonderful experience – salvation.
Scene 15
Timothy writing to his Father and wife to pardon him
Scene 16
Years later
Timothy is seen on another occasion writing a letter to the government for pardon for
counterfeiting coins
Montage:
1. Timothy receives the letter that he has been completely forgiven
2. Timothy is happy and praising God
3. Timothy is seen praying and consecrating more
4. Church leaders noticing Timothy
Scene 17
Timothy gets a job in United Africa Company.
Scene 18
We see Timothy praying to God in a CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH church to keep
his Job. But God warns him that he will end up in Jail
Montage:
1. Timothy resigns
2. Continues praying, searching for job and writing applications.
Scene 19
Timothy seems on the sea, searching for a job when troubles comes; but God delivers
him and place him on shore
Scene 20
Timothy looks sick, it appears to be a goiter and was in pain. He started praying. A
Levitical Priest is shown unto Timothy and telling him to go and search for Job. Timothy
is seen praying and saying that he yields all unto God that he’s no longer leaning to his
own understanding. Then the priest touchs his neck and on the third day the goitre
disappears completely.
Scene 21
Timothy is being called by the General Superitenent of CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH
to go for an evangelistic tour in some places where some Christ Apostolic Church
Evangelist were
Scene 22
We see them evangelizing. We then see Timothy reading Apostolic Faith Tract tracts
given to him by his co Evangelist and his heart seems to be drawn to it.
Scene 23
Timothy is being given directions by the leader that he should become a minister and
evangelist in Ibadan.
Montage:
1. Timothy messaging home that his wife and his new born baby should come and join
him in Ibadan
2. Timothy, his wife and new born child happy reunion
3. Timothy consecrates his life
4. Timothy writes Apostolic Faith Church
5. Timothy reads Apostolic Faith tracts
6. Timothy thinks deeply on tracts reading
7. He infers that the experience he got was salvation and got other inferment and kept
saying Yes
8. He and his wife prays to God to show them the way forward.
Scene 24
We see Timothy telling the church the great significance of the healing power of the
blood of Jesus and no need of holy water.
Montage:
1. We see people believe what Timothy said and the Blood of Jesus availed for them.
Scene 25
The Church Mother that is in charge of Holy water having a word against Timothy over
the new doctrine.
Scene 26
Timothy consecrates more due to the event and God sanctify and then later Baptized him
with the Holy Ghost and fire.
Scene 27
We see Timothy teaching of these experience to his congregation. People’s life change as
they made restitution to one another. We see people coming in to the church to try the
blood of Jesus.
1 year later
Scene 28
We see Timothy and his wife praying and the Holy Spirit tells him to organize a prayer
group.
Scene 29
We see a lot of people joining the prayer meeting and two evangelist of the CAC joined
also
Scene 30
A man’s testimony Abbey a heavy smoker whom got saved
Scene 31
We see the three evangelist in a house thoroughly comparing the The Apostolic Faith
teaching and concluding that they will communicate with the headquarters in Portland
Scene 32
They got reply to start, then Apostolic Faith started in Nigeria
Scene 33
They concluded and tendered their resignation as a step of faith into the unknown. We
now see the two of the three evangelist in the office of General Superintendent of CAC
asking them the reason for their resignation. They gave them the reason. They were
allowed to go
Scene 34
We see the third evangelist at home bringing in to help – a person that is an adulterer
Scene 35
Timothy and Obakoya’s group parting from the third evangelist and the adulterer’s group
Scene 36
We see a group of people in a small building having meeting being organized by
Timothy, Obakoya and Timothy’s wife
Scene 37
We see Timothy and wife praying for the work to stands
Montage:
1. The congregation grows day by day
2. More people were saved
3. The church appears not to size the congregation anymore
Scene 38
We see a White man touch the ground from an airplane. The white man that appears to be
sent from Portland as a minister. He admonishes the congregation and brought up the
matter of Robbins and Hanson then after read a letter that Timothy should lead the church
and Obakoya should assist and other related matters. We see the white man discussing
with Timothy about him following them on a missionary journey
Montage:
1. Evangelising the gospel in these places, distribution of tracts and people getting saved
Ibadan
Port-Harcourt
Benin City
Agbor,
Asaba
Onitsha
Ikorodu,
Ito-Ikin
Ejinrin
Ghana
2. Timothy returns and everyone happy
Scene 40
The First Camp meeting held begins and many souls were saved, sanctified and Baptised
and there were no more rooms. We see Timothy preaching about about repentance unto
salvation. Baptismal Service and we see Timothy, Hannah, Obakoya and others baptized.
Scene 41
We see the group moving to Simspon and an herbalist and his family looking at them
with evil eyes and contemptand finally tells them that Timothy would die seven days
later
Montage
1.We see herbalist son’s dies
2. We see herbalist’s wife becoming seriously ill
3. Herbalist started begging and moves from the building
Scene 42
We see the group spreading the gospel in that area and praying to God to provide for the
foods they need. They meet food at their doorsteps without no one. They started praising
God
Scene 43
Timothy gets a letter that he should come to Portland Oregon for camp meeting
Montage:
Timothy touching the ground
People welcoming him happily
Timothy learns different musical instrument.
Scene 44
During the service, Timothy is called to give account of the work in Nigeria. We see
people sorry and moved and prayed vehemently. He was given commission to go to parts
of Africa
Scene 45
Flash Back
We now see Timothy on a plane burdened about winning Africa for Christ
Scene 46
Timothy inside a hotel room preservation praying. He feels an insect has bitten him then
he starts to feel the pain all over his body. He starts to feel his legs were paralyzed
Scene 47
We see Timothy boarding a plane to Johannesburg. He touched ground and faces
discrimination. He gets to leave in the African township.
Montage:
1 We see Timothy holding revival meetings
2. He feels great pain in his leg but keeps trusting in the Lord
3. He starts to feel numbness on his feet
Scene 48
We see a sign board Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), Timothy holds service
Montage:
1. Timothy’s sickness getting worse but keeps praying
2. He continues to hold services and meet people
Scene 49
We suddenly see a trailer approaching at Timothy, God then miraculously delivered him
and his sickness went away that spot. God healed him.
Scene 50
Morgan Sengweyo is shown interpreting as Timothy preaches
Montage:
1. We see Timothy moving to different places preaching the gospel
2. Timothy leaves South Rhodesia leaving the work to Morgan Sengweyo
Scene 51
Timothy is welcomed in Nigeria as he gets a letter that he should come to Portland once
again for the camp meeting
Scene 52
Timothy seen among the white as he talks about the African work.
Montage:
1. The white moved as they started renewing their covenant with God
2. Timothy returns home
Scene 53
Timothy becomes the African Overseer. The church expands in Nigeria
Montage:
1. We see the people overflowing the church
2. More land were bought
3. Onigbongbo found
4. Anthony village found
5. Igbesa camp ground was bought
Scene 54
Dedication of Anthony village by Brother Raymond Crawford
Scene 55
A crusade Africa for Christ Begun all around Nigeria and more places were visited
Scene 56
We see Timothy, Paul Ibikunle, Olive Dosumu, and Esther Ogunfowomu in Upper Volta
(Burkinafaso), they appears stranded as no one to accommodate them.
Scene 57
We see a man seeing them laughing so happily saying he was their Sunday School pupil.
He accomdated them
Montage:
1. Revival meetings and saved soul crying for joy
2. We see Timothy and Others in many African countries and their names Ghana,
Liberia, North Rhodesia (Zambia), Cotonou, Zimbabawe spreading the Gospel
Scene 58
We now see everyone in Nigeria, Timothy and pioneers of Apostolic Faith church they
appear to be learning musical instrument and then musical concert were held.
Scene 59
Timothy looks at the great tabernacle of Anthony village with tears and thanking God for
what He has done for his work so far
Scene 60
We see Timothy writing his will saying his properties should be donated to the Apostolic
Faith and Africa for Christ should be succeeded and continued by Rev. Soyinka