Volume 7 Issue 47

Warfare prayer of the soldiers of the Army of Jesus to bind and destroy the works of the devil

Let us bind and destroy the works of the devil in the name of Jesus Christ who has conquered sin, satan, curse and death on the cross

Isaiah 59:3  The spirit  which makes one  speak  lies and the  tongue  mutter perversity

Message for reflection – Sr. Angelica AJ

King Jehoshaphat  was  righteous in all his dealings. He appointed priests to teach the Law of the Lord to his  people. He taught the Judges, priests and rulers, the Commandments and fear of the Lord.  But he fell in when  tempted by the enemy and made friendship with the king of Israel who was enemy to God.

This  fatal connection led him to a war where his life was spared. His allegiance with King Ahab  was highly displeasing to God, and Jehoshaphat was severely reproved for it by Jehu the seer, in 2 Chr 19:1-3.

2 Ch 19:2  But Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, wrath has gone out against you from the LORD. 

How a man of such devotion towards God, could have been trapped?

It was an affinity of marriage between the royal houses of Judah and Israel, that caused this junction in war, mentioned in 2 Ch_21:6  for Jehoram, Jehoshaphat’s son, had married Ahab’s daughter. What a wretched alliance!

Even today, many believers  are trapped  by marriage-connections. Bible says, “Be sure thy sin shall find thee out”. Num_32:23. King Jehoshaphat’s sin found him out in the war. His life was spared miraculously because he cried out to the Lord.

Soldiers, this is the critical time of war in India.

When the Lord asked me to come out of the Religious Congregation  I belonged to,  they raised  many claims against me. I was sent  for higher studies by the Congregation, was sent to many countries for starting new convents, on administrative works. I was little embarrassed at these and took these issues to the Lord for clarity. In one word, He answered, “It’s me who trained you for the last 30 years for my work. Come away!’ (Is 52: 11,12). It was only a training place for you. Nobody has claim over you”. When I heard His voice, all my doubts vanished. My conscience never pricked me again regarding this.

Since this is wartime, be careful in taking every decision. Let your whole life, friendships, marriage, spiritual allegiance,  family, job, workplace companions, meetings, contacts, everything comes under the domain of the Holy Spirit. If the Lord tells you to move out, be prepared to cut off.

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BFF – Hyderabad -Telengana

Praise the Lord,  We thank the Almighty God for all His mercy and grace to start BFF in the state of Telangana.  BFF 494 batch was started and conducted from

Oct 29, 2019- Nov 3 , 2019 at Jillelguda Hyderabad with 5 participants. Totally 9 faculties were involved in teaching. Sol. Sangeetha was the Co-ordinator for this batch.

Each day we experienced the move of the Holy Spirit.

During the gift of Deliverance class, one participant Sol. Mahima saw a dark man. She was weak. While all the participants started rebuking and binding the spirit, she was delivered.

The Lord's anointing was poured during the healing sessions, (Isaiah 10:27) The cords of sins, curses and diseases were broken. Participants were filled with joy and peace.

On Prophecy gift day, all the participants started Prophecising, see visions and moved in Prophecy flow. The Holy Spirit imparted the gifts in each participant.

One participant Sol. Keerthi took baptism. All the participants were keen on attending Troop church. Sol. Keerthi who was young among the participants does not know Telugu and Bible too. The Holy Spirit made her bold to convey God's warning during Troop Church message time.

Other Programmes

Upcoming BFF Programmes

  1. Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh - 25th November to 30th  November 2019  - Language (Hindi)
  2. North Goa - 25th November to 30th  November 2019  - Language (Hindi)
  3. North Goa - 26th November to 1st   December 2019  - Language (Hindi)
  4. Odisha - 9th December to     14th   December 2019  - Language (Hindi)

Other Programmes

  1. Chennai  North zone (Joel, Haggai & Amos zones) - Nazareth School of Family Building  - 23 & 24 November 2019 at Anna Nagar
  2. 23 & 24, November 2019 – Joseph School of Financial Discipline (National Level) KVR Nagar, Chennai 
  3. Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 2019 – Nazareth School of Family Building (National Level) Deva Shanthi, Madurai
  4. Nov. 23 & 24, 2019 –David School of Worship, Gujarat

Night Prayer @ Tiruppur Constituency

Prayer Meeting @ Arakonam Constituency

Prayer meeting conducted in Arakonam constituency on Nov 17th....30 people gathered and God has opened up their spiritual eyes. Glory to God for his mighty presence and blessings upon this constituency.

Testimony: Praise the Lord. I attended the  prayer meeting where Dr. Lalitha was giving powerful message. Suddenly I received a call from my niece saying that her daughter Sarah, 6 years old was seriously ill with fever and taken to Egmore Children's hospital. I said this to Dr. Mam. She immediately prayed to the Lord Jesus. Again I got a call from my niece saying that the child is alright and the Doctor said that the child is safe. We thank the Lord Jesus Christ for the miracle He has done. Also we thank our  Dr Lalitha mam for her powerful prayer.

SMP @ Pollachi

Worship School @ Dharmapuri Constituency

Worship School was conducted on November 16th and 17th. "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Jesus was dwelling in this small house. And new Troop Church was started called Beloved Son (Tamil word). They have committed to spread Gift schools to all nearby villages. May this district belong to The Lord. Amen.

Nazareth School of Family Building

Praise the Lord, dear soldiers

Let us all give thanks to the Lord for touching the lives of all the participants of NSFB conducted on 16th & 17th Nov 2019 at Panaiyur, Chennai. The Lord was so gracious that He used us for His kingdom work. It’s not the work of us but the work of the Spirit.  Participants shared the testimonies that the Lord spoke to them from the introduction till the last session.

(Skit Preparation in Family Building)

Nazareth School of Family Building – Testimonies

* This class was very useful to me. I failed to bring my child in the Lord. I thought they have to live according to my wishes. I realized my mistake. I feel this is the cause of many divorces in our society.

* I understood how to build our family. I also understood the power of family prayer

* Very useful program. I learnt the problems the family faces. How and how not a family should be.

* It helped me to rectify my flaws. Testimonies shared by the team touched me

* Introduction shared by sister quoting Romans 9: 8 gave lots of reference. It made me to spend a sleepless night. Curse breaking and symbiotic curse classes were useful to me

* I learnt how to be a good husband              

*Curse breaking useful to me

* Identified the curse which was continuing in our family for 3 generations and broke it in the name of Jesus and blessed the generation and surrendered to the Holy Spirit. I learnt that we should receive God’s plan for the children and act. I also learnt the importance of family prayer.

* It was very useful for me, came to know Gods purpose for the family

* Family unit in the Lord’s Army touched me

* Family unit in the Lord’s Army and God’s purpose for the family were very useful to me

* I can correlate many things in my life through these classes

* Curse breaking with practical was impressive

* Learnt the importance of following Godly order and the blessings and the protection we receive from God out of it. I liked the explanation about Roles of husband and wife

  • Symbiotic curse touched me
  • I was impressed about the way young couples took class (Husband spoke about man’s role and his wife spoke about women’s role )

Bethesda School Of Healing

Healing school conducted in Arul’s Children Hospital, Periyar Nagar, Chennai on Nov 16 and 17. Unadulterated word of God was given to normal people who have been transformed into Disciples of Christ. Two members committed to start Troop Church. Thank you Jesus for your presence.

Healing School @ Sirpur, Madhubani, Bihar

2nd Day Healing School @ Dhanchhuhan, Bhojpur, Bihar – 1 Baptism

Healing School @ Delhi

Praise the Lord! We can see strongholds being broken in the heart of New Delhi Zone.

Lord what a famine it was which is being nourished with your Word. Amen. God bless one and all

Healing School @ Delhi – Testimony

Praise God for RML emergency, ICU hospital visit myself,  Poonam , Usha sister vineeta and Kamla had a blessed time we spoke to 16 people. Their patients were critical. We went inside ICU to pray..and all families were touched and they opened their heart to the Lord. We prayed for their healing, shared God's word. They heard the word of God and were touched by the Holy Spirit. We got their phone numbers will contact them on phone for further prayers and will invite them to join. For next gift school training meeting and BFF. We glorify Jesus for what the Holy Spirit did in the hospital. Please keep Pinky the young lady  in your prayers. She totally burnt and fighting for life in ICU.

One lady got instant healing in the arm and leg which she couldn't move and had infection on her leg. She glorified Jesus and accepted the Lord . Hallelujah

Troop Church

Troop Church – Testimony

Testimony of Isaiah TC, ICF – Chennai: Bro Gilbert family wants to buy a land for the past few years, they could not buy, but other things they could buy. In the 1st week prayer request was made and all prayed. At the end of 7th week, they purchased a plot through a reputed builder, near the existing location. Through Troop Church, they were blessed. All Glory to God.

New Troop Church

Zephaniah Zone Troop Church @ East Tambaram

Troop Church of BFF candidates @ Palakkad

Troops @ Delhi

New troop church started at Balaji enclave Govind Puram Gaziyabad

Troop name – Troop Elohim

Troop leader - Sol. Bunty

Troop members – Aarti, Laxman, Aadarsh, Ram Sevak, Mannu sister, Thee children

School of family building program held at Calangute Panjim

Total new students were 11 along with teachers and organizers total 22. Praise God and Savior Jesus Christ

King David’s Troop Church, Goa

David got a message that this is the type of the church that Jesus has envisioned and established . 2"nd message he got is Jesus said whenever you think you are weak and alone , always know that I Am with you and I will go before you ._'"" Sis Luiza Jr got a message that this is a light house for all the surrounding people of our village and to others   Sr Luiza also got similar messages

Here on our 1"St floor we conduct  King David  troop church meeting . While praying we experienced the power of God mightily .We pray along with Sr Luiza and Jr Luiza  .I had experienced Jesus coming down and sitting in our midst on a throne chair with a golden crown and red sash , David experienced also in a similar way but with a chariot ,once David saw the moon ,stars white staircase and one gate .I saw Jesus touching my mother in law who is very sick .David felt the electric current passing through his body Diana experienced warm  breeze passing through her body ..All this took place when we were praising and worshipping during our troop church meeting plus many more experience s and messages

In the month of October 2nd week my husband went back to UK after spending some days with us on holidays. At that time, the temperature in UK was 1°c and there was heavy snowfall. So my husband was very sick with cold, cough and no proper sleep due to cold .He fixed an appointment with the doctor but it was  after many days  to get an appointment  over there is very difficult. So I prayed over him on the WhatsApp and instantly he was healed. His cold, cough had disappeared and he had a good bath and sound sleep. All Glory to God.

Some months back I had a vision and in my vision I saw many people flocking at my place followed by my praying over them after the troop church meeting and they all get healed .This could be the vision God gave me which might take place during 2020 -- Maria Goa, Troop Church

Troops @ Delhi

PRAISE AND GLORY TO GOD

God bless Laxman beta and everyone in the Troop Church. I  have to go to Krishi Bhawan today ( Ministry of Agriculture & Cooperation) to meet my friend Neelam Tarun whose Director boss D K Gupta has been sown the seed. His wife is Manisha & daughters  Shreya & Shalalya. Both the girls are down with jaundice.

Shreya is getting it for past four years. Gone very weak. Still suffering. Prayed for her.

Praise God . He and Neelam took salvation prayer and could share the Gospel from Genesis to Revelation. Today will  hand over the New Testament & scripture sheet.  Please pray for the salvation of both the families of Neelam and DK Gupta. Another thing DK Guptas friend Sh AK Singh, an IAS officer from Kerala cadre who was in our Dept and is now transferred. So God is at work dear Soldiers. The Lord reaches out his gracious hand and touch every soul in this nation. Amen

Western Zone Team

Virar - Troop church Mumbai, Maharashtra

Vision Fulfillment

I just want to share something. Days ago we had night vigil prayers among our area troop churches at that time while we prayed for fulfillment of vision 2020, God gave Isaiah chapter 65 for our country but I forgot to share it. And right now again God remind me this. So, I think I should share with you this.

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Prophecy NEWS Update

Will Artificial Intelligence Create Pathway To The Antichrist?

In the Hollywood blockbuster The Terminator, humans create a powerful network of computers, an artificial general intelligence named Skynet. Skynet develops the ability to think for itself and decides to eliminate humans. War breaks out between humans and "the machines" - with an advanced artificial intelligence in control of the machines.  Is this our future? Some say yes.

For example, speaking at MIT in 2014, Elon Musk called artificial intelligence our "biggest existential threat." He also said "with artificial intelligence, we're summoning the demon." In the same year, Stephen Hawking told the BBC, "The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race. It would take off on its own, and re-design itself at an ever increasing rate. Humans, who are limited by slow biological evolution, couldn't compete, and would be superseded. Is all this true? Is artificial intelligence humanity's greatest threat? No. In my mind, it isn't. Artificial intelligence won't destroy the human race. While it's certainly possible, that doesn't make it likely. No doubt, artificial intelligence will be extremely powerful.  But what is greater? The creator or the created (Isaiah 45:9-10)? Stephen Hawking thinks it's the created. He foresees a future where machines advance at an ever-increasing rate while humans are left behind. But I don't think that will happen.

As humans, I don't believe we'll allow our own technology to surpass us. Our collective ego is too big. Our pride is too great. Instead, we'll simply merge with artificial intelligence. Think about it. What's more powerful? Artificial intelligence or humans augmented with artificial intelligence? I argue it's the latter. Think it's absurd to believe people will merge with technology? It's not. In fact, it's been happening for a long time. People already merge with technology to improve their health or natural abilities. Examples include pacemakers, artificial heart valves, cochlear implants, and prosthetic limbs.  In the near future, people will continue to merge with technology. But the technologies they merge with will be far different. They'll include devices to implant artificial intelligence in brains and connect humans to wireless networks. Artificial intelligence won't be a threat to humanity, and the reason why is simple. Artificial intelligence and humanity will be one and the same.

Artificial Intelligence as a Tool

If artificial intelligence isn't a threat to the human race, we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief, right? Not necessarily. Even if it doesn't try to destroy the human race, the world won't morph into a utopia anytime soon.In a way, the doomsayers are right. Artificial intelligence will conquer the world and dominate the human race. But it won't do so alone. It will have help. Humans will use it to conquer the world. It's inevitable. Why? Because the emergence of artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies will end the era of mutual assured destruction (MAD). When MAD becomes obsolete, the threat of nuclear war will disappear forever. But this won't lead to peace on earth. Why? Because a new threat will take the place of nuclear war. That new threat is an arms race between nations with post-MAD weapons. Such an arms race will be highly unstable - much more volatile than the nuclear arms race. When it erupts into war, it will destroy the entire planet. So while the threat of nuclear war will end, the threat of global destruction will not. In fact, the odds of global destruction will increase.But such a war is not a certainty. As an example, consider this. What if Germany had been the first nation to develop the atomic bomb? Do you think Hitler would've used his advantage to conquer the Allied Forces and dominate the globe? 

On the other hand, the United States was the world's first nuclear power. The United States could've used its advantage to prevent other nations from acquiring nuclear weapons. It could've used its position to create an impregnable world empire. In a similar fashion, the first nation to develop artificial intelligence and post-MAD technologies will have the option to create its own global empire. With its first mover advantage, it could prevent other nations from developing such capabilities. The path would be clear to conquer every nation on earth.

In a post-MAD world, many people will recommend this path. They'll see only two options: 

1) An unstable arms race ending in global annihilation, or 

2) Global government

Think I'm wrong? Vladimir Putin doesn't. In September 2017, he said, "the one who becomes the leader in this sphere will be the ruler of the world" (emphasis mine). Putin was talking about artificial intelligence. He understands the stakes. He knows a race is on. It's a race to create artificial intelligence and post-MAD technologies. The second place nation gets nothing. The first place nation gets the whole world. I'm sure Putin imagines he'll win the race. But regardless of who wins, the nation that does will draw the same conclusion he did - global government is inevitable. 

The Worship of Artificial Intelligence

The power of artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies will be enormous. As Putin said, those in possession of artificial intelligence will rule the world. The processing speed and knowledge base of artificial intelligence will be so great, it will seem all-knowing to most. Linked to a global network of cameras and audio devices, those in control will seem all-knowing, all-seeing, and all-powerful. Made of non-biological materials and having already conquered the earth, artificial intelligence will also seem immortal. These are all characteristics typically used to describe God. So it should come as no surprise some people will seek to worship it. In fact, it's already happening. In 2015, a former Google and Uber engineer named Anthony Levandowski, created a new church called "Way of the Future." Its stated purpose is to create "a peaceful and respectful transition of who is in charge of the planet from people to people + 'machines'." Way of the Future church activities will focus on the worship of "a Godhead based on artificial intelligence developed through computer hardware and software."

In March, a Buddhist Temple in Kyoto, Japan made headlines all over the world. That month, they unveiled a sutra-chanting android named Mindar. The robot has a human-like silicon face and hands, and it's pre-programmed to recite The Heart Sutra - a revered Buddhist text. 

Temple visitors can ask the robot questions, and using artificial intelligence, Mindar answers in Japanese while English and Chinese subtitles appear on a wall behind it. With built-in cameras, Mindar makes eye contact with questioners, creating the illusion it's alive and interacting with people.  It's so life-like, people worship it. That's right. You can see the video here. People are actively engaged in the worship of a robot idol.

Why It Matters

So why do I bring all this up? I bring it up because the speed with which AI will come to dominate our world will come as a shock to many people. A world ruled through artificial intelligence isn't a futuristic dream. It's an imminent event.  According to Ray Kurzweil, a computer will pass the Turing Test in 2029. This means a computer will develop the ability to exhibit intelligent behavior equivalent to, or indistinguishable from, that of a human. In that same year, Kurzweil estimates $1,000 worth of computing power will equal one human brain. This means a company such as Apple (which sits on a cash reserve of over $100 billion) could effectively "hire" 100 million "employees." This is forty times as many employees as currently work at Wal-Mart, the world's largest employer.  But these "employees" will never go on vacation. They'll never take smoke breaks. They'll work 24/7, and they'll never get tired. They'll also become ever more productive as they re-design themselves to be faster and more efficient. Billions of humans deploying billions of super intelligent machines will create a world of profound and rapid change.

The world is fast approaching a time when global government is certain. It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when. Without global government, a post-MAD arms race is certain. And such an arms race will destroy the world. So whether it's for noble purposes or selfish reasons, the first nation to develop artificial intelligence and post-MAD weapons will gladly choose global empire over global destruction. 

For those who read the Bible, this comes as no surprise. This is exactly what the Bible foretold centuries ago. Is this a coincidence? I don't think so. We're on the threshold of the end times. All the signs Jesus and the prophets said to look for are present:  

The Jewish people are back in the land (Jeremiah 23:7-8) and back in Jerusalem (Luke 21:24-28)... The Gospel is being preached throughout the world (Matthew 24:14)... Travel and knowledge are rapidly increasing (Daniel 12:4)... And enemies surround Israel on every side (Psalm 83:4-12)... The coming arrival of artificial intelligence is just one more sign pointing to the soon return of Jesus. Why? Because the Bible says one man will come to dominate the globe (Revelation 13:7).He'll be so powerful, no one will be able to oppose him (Revelation 13:4). He'll control every aspect of global commerce (Revelation 13:17). The world will even worship him (Revelation 13:12-15). For centuries, these events seemed impossible. Outside of the supernatural, they probably were. Now, our generation is on the verge of a world where such global domination is not only possible, it's imminent. 

Christian News

Christian Family Narrowly Escapes Brutal Attack by Boko Haram Militants in Nigeria

The massacre lasted for five hours.

Esther listened from the makeshift outhouse as she hid behind the door. “Convert or be killed!” shouted Boko Haram militants. Their commands were followed by screams, the popping of machine guns, and the smell of burning flesh and hair as they made their way through the village.

Esther, whose name I’ve changed for her safety, tried to slow her breathing, but the foul stench only made her panic rise. She’d told her children to stay put and be silent, but now she wasn’t so sure if she’d be able to sit still and wait.

She had hidden her children in their village’s graveyard, covering them with grass and leaves so the rebels wouldn’t discover them. Esther had not seen her husband since they all fled. She’d hidden in her family’s latrine, prepared to climb inside the toilet if it came to that.

As she peered wide-eyed through the slight crack in the door, she slowly caressed her growing stomach, wondering what kind of life her unborn child would have. She didn’t know if any of her family would live through this day.

Her breath caught in her chest as two men with guns approached her house. She’d already watched as they’d burned down her neighbors’ homes and their local church. The smoke still smeared the sky. Those who hadn’t been shot in their homes died in the fires.

The men spoke to one another, arguing. Slowly they pointed to the next house and walked toward it. They shot everyone inside, then burned the house down.

The spray of bullets and anguished cries echoed in Esther’s head as she continued to crouch in the outhouse. Every lengthy pause in the shooting gave her hope — but also made her entire body clench.

Finally, she summoned her courage and peered out again. It was eerily quiet; the rebels were gone. She ran to her children, gathered them up, and headed to her father’s house.

As they approached, she could see his house was still standing. But her heart dropped when she saw her brother’s home next door. It was now a blanket of ash, still smoldering. 

Esther said a quick prayer that her father, brother, and her brother’s family had escaped and were all safe. She left her children standing at the threshold, tucked out of sight, as she quietly entered her father’s house.

Her sister-in-law’s body, littered with hundreds of bullets, was lying on the floor. Her intestines spilled out of her body. 

Gasping, Esther leaned forward, her hand searching for something to steady her shaking body. Suddenly, she doubled over and grabbed her stomach in agony. Her lower back throbbed with pain. 

She wept as silently as she could.

After wiping the tears from her eyes, Esther looked down and noticed blood trickling down her thigh.

Another life — her unborn child — taken by Boko Haram.

Every day, Christians in places like Nigeria are being killed for not converting to Islam. Churches are being burned to the ground. And pastors are being hunted down and executed. 

Eventually, Esther, her husband, and their children escaped the rebels — and death. They relocated several times, trying to stay ahead of the terror Boko Haram rained down on communities with Christians. 

But numerous families weren’t as fortunate. Many of Esther’s neighbors and friends hid in their ceilings … too afraid to come down even after the shooting stopped. They eventually starved to death in their attics. 

The persecution of Christians is rapidly increasing across Nigeria — but these massacres rarely make the news. 

These brave believers face the threat of brutal death daily, but they refuse to forsake the God they love. This International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, will you pray for Christians living in Nigeria? They’re being forced from their homes, turned into refugees, and constantly made to fear for their lives. 

Please pray they will receive peace and comfort, and that one day they’ll be able to practice their faith openly without fear of death.

Over 88,000 Sign Petition to Free Tennessee Pastor Arrested for His Christian Faith in India

Over 88,000 people have signed a petition asking for authorities in India to release a Tennessee pastor from their country after he was detained for several days.

Bryan Nerren, a pastor who leads the International House of Prayer Ministries in Shelbyville and a nonprofit called Asian Children’s Education Fellowship, was incarcerated earlier this month by Indian police in what his attorney believes was religious targeting.

After getting off a plane in Bagdogra, Nerren was questioned and arrested for carrying large amounts of cash for Christian conferences happening in the country. He was denied visitation from the U.S. Consulate or his attorney for six days until his release. Though officials let him leave prison, they took away his passport, leaving him trapped in the country.

“He cannot leave. He cannot come home to his wife, children, and young grandchildren who surely can’t comprehend what’s happening to their grandfather … His entire family is suffering for this injustice,” the ACLJ, an advocacy group who is working on Nerren’s behalf, said in a statement. 

But Nerren has remained in high spirits as the number of people signing the petition rises. In a post on Facebook on Monday, the International House of Prayer Ministries said, “We are thankful that 100,000’s of people that are praying for Pastors release all around the world. Messages are being received from every continent. Focus on the good of people’s hearts as they believe. Do not allow the evil conversations of Satan’s few that rejoice every time trouble happens to God’s people and His church …”

Nerren also posted from India: “Many times I have enjoyed Paul’s letters from captivity to the church. Now I am writing to you from captivity,” he said. “Paul wrote and I have prayed many times, ‘Oh that you may know that you in the fellowship of suffering and the power of the resurrection.’ I think each day the words of Paul in our Bible are becoming mine. Pray much and the Lord will reveal Himself to us all. Thank you for praying for my release and my families’ peace without ceasing … This thing is not punishment, it is what happens when simple God followers risk to bring light into the darkness. Love!”

ACLJ is working closely with the State Department and Congress to release Nerren from India as soon as possible.