The foundation of a wooden Tabernacle 100' x 150' was laid on 12 May 1966 by Rev. Timothy Oshokoya. The wooden building was quickly erected with big wooden posts supporting the roof. On 20 August 1966,  the wooden tabernacle was dedicated by the General Overseer of the  Apostolic Faith Mission, Rev. L.C. Carver during his first visit to Nigeria.  This looked like the ultimate answer to the prayers for a really big church building. But within two years, the tabernacle was full to overflowing and  plans were made to build a bigger, larger and more permanent structure.