All Apostles and Bishops, some country Rectors as well as administrative officers met for an year-end meeting with the District Apostle. Besides deliberations on spiritual topics and organizational matters also social issues affecting our congregations were discussed. Presentations on “Raising Children” the widespread sickness of “diabetes” as well as “visions on financial literacy” were offered. The high point of the meeting was a video conference with the Chief Apostle who addressed all from his Hamburg office with a very encouraging message for the New Year. A very lively Christmas Concert by the Makati Orchestra, Choir and Children Choir enlivened the festive mood and prepared for the Divine Service on Sunday morning.