henry fernandez answered the call of god on his life in 1985. he became an ordained minister in 1988. in 1991, he gap to demonstrate his faith in god and a commitment to walk by faith in every area of life when, along with his wife carol, he founded the plantation worship center in the cafeteria of a local elementary school in south florida with only 11 members. now known as the faith center ministries, the church makes its home in the former sunrise center, where its more than 8,000 members embrace the mission of reaching the world for jesus. he's an amazing speaker and businessperson whose work continues to manifest the freedom of worship enjoyed across our nation. through his work, he encouraged us all to have faith and life victorious you. he and his wife have two sons, and i'm truly honored to welcome my friend and inspirational bishop, henry fernandez. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the chair will entertain up to 15 further requests for one-minute speeches from each side of the aisle. for what purpose does the gentlelady from misso