Our good friend and Bishop finished his missionary commission in the Philippines. Ever since 1989 he visited the Philippines and occasionally also other South East Asian countries, 2 to 3 times a year with the commission of then Ap E. Wagner to ‘TEACH, UPLIFT AND STRENGTHEN‘. Adding up the total amount of time spent in Asia comes to a period of 3 years. Needless to say, he left many traces of blessing, and many areas owe their development and today’s standard to his untiring contributios over 20 years. In a divine service attended by close to 700 members conducted by DAH Hebeisen in our Tupi Church, the Bishop was thanked and bid farewell. The previous night a lively choir concert to his joy and honor was presented by the South Cotabato youth.