On this occasion some two weeks before Christmas day, a worship service of thanksgiving was celebrated at the Disciples headquarters, the “Secretariat”, beginning at 10 a.m.. Taking part in this worship were all the staff of the General Secretariat and their spouses, and all the Principal Supervising Pastors and Educational Consultants present at Mbandaka. The Lord’s Supper was celebrated and at the end of worship, everyone ended up sharing a family meal.