This month of July marks a personal milestone for me. In July 2003, I arrived in Venezuela to begin three years of service as a lay volunteer for Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod World Missions. Venezuela and the world have changed dramatically since then. To celebrate the occasion, I have recorded a special video message and publshed on the mission’s Spotify podcast (which normally consists of my Sunday sermons in Spanish) and on our YouTube channel. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have supported our mission, especially those who have been our partners from the beginning. We ask that you continue to pray for our young people here and around the world. May the Lord bless and keep you. Amen.