For the first twelve minutes ‘Amatu’l-Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum briefly reviews the history of Hands of the Cause of God and recognizes Hand Muhammad Varqa who is present in this meeting. She goes on to describe the elected and appointed institutions and then introduces Mr. ‘Ali Nakhjavani, member of the Universal House of Justice since 1963. Mr. Nakhjavani praises the Association for Bahá’í Studies (ABS) and says “They provide an excellent medium for the study of the teachings of our Faith. They also provide an excellent opportunity for the proclamation of the Faith.” He makes special reference to his own stateless condition and that he has applied for Canadian citizenship. He goes on to describe some of Canada’s Bahá’í history and the spiritual “Mother of Canada”, Mrs. May Maxwell, the mother of ‘Amatu’l-Baha. Describes the relationship of Canada and the US as co-sharers in “The Tablets of the Divine Plan”. The recognition of the existence of God is central to world peace. Are we on the threshold of the coming of age of humanity? Mentions the deliverance of the “Promise of World Peace” and the reactions thus far. Tells the story of the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands and his wife and why they came to the Holy Land.