The Synagogue Church Of All Nations  on June 12 celebrates Prophet TB Joshua’s 60th  posthumous birthday. As every members and guests gathered together to Celebrate the iconic man of God in a colourful and glamorous manner.

On June 12, 1963, late Prophet TB Joshia was born in Arigidi- Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria to a family of Pa Kolawole Balogun and Madam Folarin Aisha Adesiji Balogun. He was a special child because he stayed 15 months in his mother’s womb before he was born, he miraculously escaped death from a flying rock eight days later.

Previously, his birth had been predicted by an Arigidi warrior and farmer.
Temitope was special indeed as he turned out to be a great man who displayed exceptional charisma, authority and devine grace.

Howbeit, his journey through life was tough and torturous, the incident could have killed him at infant, which actually sent his mother to a coma. In no time at all, his father died and the burden of raising the children fell upon his poor mother, who managed to send him to st. Stephen’s Anglican Primary Sch. Arigidi, where he later became a leader of the Christian Fellowship.

Temitope continued to face fierce adversity from poverty , dropping out of College after college until he made a bid for the Military, which also failed .Years later, however, he discovered his true purpose in life after a 40 days, and 40 night fast backed with fervent prayer.

From that experience emerged The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations in 1989, with eight members led by Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua. Like everything else about him, The SCOAN went through divine processing from its initial forbidding Swampy location in Agodo-Egbe in today’s in Ikotun Lagos in the year 1994.

For over three decades ,The SCOAN has remained a place of refuge for the world-Glory be to Jesus Christ ! During the period, TB Joshua married Evelyn Joshua – a Marriage that produced three wonderful children namely; Serah , Promise and Heart.

But with courage, self determination and resilience, he was able to conquer every Obstacles in his life and establish an international Outreach (SCOAN) that has impacted many lives all over the world.

The ceremony began with an opening prayer by Pastor Chris A, a welcome address from Pastor Nicky from south Africa. In her speech, “I welcome you all to Synagogue Church of all Nation.

“Today, we are celebrating the 60th  Posthumous birthday of Prophet TB Joshua, Prophet TB Joshua was a gift to our generation and  even to our unborn generations.

“You have taught us a life of selfless  givings,  today, we are to celebrate him because he has impacted our entire lives, he gave to those who are in needs. We are here today to celebrate the life and legacy of our Prophet TB Joshua.

“We will continue in the Foundation he had laid down and be honoured in doing so. Thank you for being here today”.

SCOAN Choir rendered melodious songs to guests upon arrival. Other activities were classical Opera performance by Esther, thanks giving ministration group alongside Uche Aghulor. Another Song presentation by SCOAN choir and solo ministration by James Ayeni.

There was drama presentation by SCOAN youth, choreography, children presentation, songs, tributes and birthday wishes from SCOAN members all over the countries like USA, South Africa, Poland, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Botswana, Ghana, India, Malawi, Mozambique etc.

A representative from USA, said ” Giving is not all about money but changing someone with a smile, you can’t say you have nothing to give in the Ministry. Thanks mama Evelyn  TB Joshua.”

Another speaker said “Prophet TB has impacted us on how to give and to be a good person. Apostle Briggs said ” Talking of giving to the less privileged, TB Joshua has demonstrated the love of God”.

The glamorous event was marked by the cutting of the birthday cake and presentation of gifts with remarkable sumptuous feast for thousands of guests who gathered together from different countries to celebrate the Man of God, Late Prophet TB Joshua.

A popular prophet and General Overseer of Champions Royal Assembly, Abuja Prophet Joshua Iginla has acclaimed the late prophet,  TB Joshua during a magnificent 60th Posthumous Birthday celebration organised by his wife, Pastor Evelyn and SCOAN members.

Pastor Joshua Iginla in his speech said,  “Prophet TB Joshua took the bullet for the rest of the prophets,” He was a legend”. He quoted from Act 10-13….

He described him as a Pathfinder, and gift from God to mankind. He expressed pleasure that his generation witnessed the impact of TB Joshua…

“Thank you mama Evelyn Joshua and SCOAN members. Happy birthday prophet T.B Joshua. He is a gift to mankind and humanity. I am glad that my generation felt the impact of this legend of faith. He is a pathfinder. I call him the firstborn in the prophetic who took the bullet for so many of us and broke the ground.

“The persecutions, trials, depth, and maturity in which he comports himself in his lifetime are worthy of emulation. We are not talking about a man who preaches but about a man who lived with the full fruit of the spirit seen. He is a man who was hated, yet gave people love. He was persecuted but amidst that he was patient. I am glad that my generation has seen such a legend of faith.

“I wish to quickly add that the prophetic ministry is so strong that a carnal mind can not comprehend it. Prophets are men of mystery. And that’s why when we look at the life of prophet T.B. Joshua, many people might not understand him except the Lord reveals him to you”

“He is a gift from heaven but sadly many who are like Peter in the bible who don’t understand the designs of heaven will not understand. Never you call what God has cleansed and sanctified unclean”, he added.

As part of the celebration, representatives of Muslim communities came to celebrate with the church, they testified to the charitable works of Late T.B Joshua. According to one of them, ” TB Joshua was a good man, during his life time, he extended his hands of love, giving and friendship to other religions, he doesn’t discriminate.

“We will greatly miss him. The kind of TB Joshua is not easy to find. He was a true man of God. May his soul continue to RIP. Amen”.