This is wonderful news. God has been moving in that country through missionaries, local pastors and the community of God's people. I rejoice in this action by our Synod. I would, also, like to recognize the ongoing service of Valerie Stonebreaker. She has been called by the Lutheran Church of Togo and sent by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Turlock, CA, to be a missionary. She loves the people of Togo. I thank the Lord for her dedication to and passion for God's work.