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Pastor is first Burmese-American elected to Indianapolis-area school board | Baptist Press
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (BP) – In his new function on the Perry Township Faculties Board, Southern Baptist pastor Hre Mang hopes to assist present high quality schooling to the group’s numerous inhabitants.
Mang, senior pastor of Falam Christian Church in Indianapolis, was elected to one of many college board’s three positions throughout final week’s midterm elections. He’ll serve a four-year time period.
He obtained the best proportion of votes of any of the seven candidates with 18.46 p.c, and turns into the first-ever Burmese-American to be elected within the historical past of the Perry Township Faculties Board, based on native media experiences.
Based on native Indianapolis information station WTHR, central Indiana has the most important focus of Burmese People within the nation with round 25,000 folks.
“I’m actually enthusiastic about studying, college and schooling,” Mang advised Baptist Press. “I’m actually passionate for the youthful era and a various group calls for numerous management.
“We are able to now not hold the insurance policies contemplating the various wants of the scholar physique. There are specific issues we have to change, and I need to provoke any change that we have now to do to provide high quality college students after they graduate.”
Since coming to the US, Mang spent greater than 10 years incomes a number of levels at varied faculties. He hopes good schooling can open doorways of alternative for the following era the identical approach it did for him.
“I don’t need to see immigrants or youngsters born within the states grow to be public dependents, and I don’t assume that’s God’s design,” Mang stated.
“I believe God’s design is everyone seems to be able to earning money for his or her livelihood. I see high quality schooling is a method that individuals can grow to be self-reliant, develop as much as take duty for themselves and their household. That is for the glory of God and for the great of society.”
Even earlier than his election to the varsity board, Mang had lived within the Indianapolis space since 2002 and pastored Falam Christian Church since 2009.
Falam is a congregation made up of the Chin folks group, and companies are held within the Burmese language.
Among the major priorities for the church embrace partaking the following era and increasing its attain past the local people.
“We do a whole lot of engagement with the youthful era, and our No. 1 goal is turning into a missional church and making disciples by reaching our group in addition to the extending to the nationwide and world stage,” Mang stated.
“Jesus stated you’re the mild of the world, not the sunshine of the church constructing. We aren’t the sunshine of world, so we must always interact with it.”
Mang himself is serving the Southern Baptist Conference on each the state and nationwide ranges. He’s each a board member of the State Conference of Baptists in Indiana and the vice chairman of his native affiliation (Crossroads Baptist Affiliation).
Moreover, Mang is serving the broader SBC as chair of transitional management for the newly shaped Myanmar Baptist Church buildings U.S.A.
The group was shaped by Peter Yanes, government director of Asian American relations and mobilization for the SBC Govt Committee, as a approach to higher join Burmese-speaking church buildings within the conference.
There are presently 128 church buildings concerned with the group, and Mang is ready to be offered and affirmed as its government director on the group’s first annual assembly, which is able to coincide with the 2023 SBC Annual Assembly in New Orleans.
“Many of those church buildings will not be engaged with the SBC at a nationwide stage,” Mang stated.
“These native church buildings need assistance, and we need to come alongside them. Along with serving to make them away of the necessary of the Cooperative Program, we need to make them conscious of the sources, alternatives, and networking that’s out there.
“We need to present them there are immigrants coming together with the Southern Baptist Conference to perform the Nice Fee.”
Mang stated Southern Baptists ought to worth civic engagement as a approach to be a light-weight for Christ.
“I believe biblically the Bible teaches to serve the group and society,” Mang stated.
“I believe serving means giving godly knowledge and interesting with folks in authorities and faculty programs. I don’t anticipate or consider that everybody is known as to serve on the varsity board or authorities system, however a method that everybody is civically accountable is to interact past the church constructing. Each has divine presents and callings they need to use for sharing the Gospel and Kingdom enlargement.”
WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — The Colts lost a major contributor to last year’s defense to injury, Samson Ebukam, who suffered a torn Achilles’ at training camp on Sunday.
Ebukam led the team in sacks last season with 9.5.
Colts head coach Shane Steichen talked about Ebukam’s injury on Tuesday after practice.
“That’s a tough break for us,” Steichen said. “I mean, what a great competitor he is. The sacks he had last year, and he was just continuing in the right direction. So, big blow there but guys have got to step up.”
Fortunately for the Colts, they have a lot of depth at defensive end. Kwity Paye, Dayo Odeyingbo, and Tyquan Lewis combined for 20.5 sacks last season for the Colts. Plus, they drafted Laiatu Latu in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Ebukam and Latu built a strong bond in the past few months since Latu was drafted.
“That’s my big bro,” Latu said. “So, I was learning a lot from him. He’s been like a big brother to me since I got here, even before. I watch a lot of film on him. He’s just been somebody that I really look up to. So, I really just want to go out here and play for him and be able to do what he does on the field so that it doesn’t feel like we’re missing a link.”
With the loss of Ebukam, Steichen said that the reps are likely going to pick up for the rest of the guys at defensive end. But, he said they’re going to have be smart about it during training camp.
While Latu has been really impressive so far in training camp, Steichen also had great things to say about Lewis for the depth that the Colts have at the position.
“He’s tremendous for us,” Steichen said. “He’s been here for a while. Just the way he goes about his business every single day, the way he rushes the passer. I mean, he’s a leader in that room for a reason and we’re extremely excited to have him.”
“We still have a lot of great leaders in that room,” Lewis said. “We know that we have a void to fill. He (Ebukam) was our sack leader last year, but we’re going to come in waves. We all stick together as one.”
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INDIANAPOLIS — People who are most vulnerable to a drug overdose will now have medication that saves lives delivered directly to their hands.
Indianapolis EMS medics responding to an overdose will offer kits to patients, their families, friends or bystanders. The kits include two doses of intranasal naloxone, a resource card with a QR code to the program’s webpage, how to sign up for text alerts about an overdose surge in Marion County and educational materials on recognizing an overdose and administering naloxone.
The initiative is part of the “Naloxone Leave Behind” project, in tandem with the Marion County Public Health Department.
The program’s goal is to reduce overdose deaths in Marion County by delivering the opioid reversal medication naloxone directly to those who are statistically at higher risk of fatally overdosing in the future.
“Indianapolis EMS stands among those who work on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic in our community, where seconds can mean the difference between life and death,” said Daniel O’Donnell, chief of Indianapolis EMS. “Increased access to naloxone can greatly increase survival chances in overdose situations, which can lead to more people seeking treatment to break the hold that addiction has on so many.”
Most people who fatally overdosed in Marion County in the first half of the year – about 62% −died in a home, according to a new report by the coroner’s office. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, continues to rank the most common substance driving up overdose deaths in the Indianapolis metro area.
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How to sign up for ‘bad batch,’ overdose surge text alerts
To receive texts about bad drug batches or overdose spikes in Marion County, text SOAR to 765-358-7627.
Texts will be sent when a bad drug batch is detected, when a neighborhood sees a spike in overdose or when police conduct a drug seizure in an area — a move that research has shown disrupts the drug supply and increases overdose. The program, called the Community Harm Reduction and Improved Outcomes Team (CHARIOT), is part of the statewide nonprofit Overdose Lifeline, which aims to help individuals impacted by substance-use disorders. The Office of Public Health and Safety has partnered with the organization.
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Other ways to get Narcan in Indianapolis
Narcan, the common name brand for naloxone, can be requested through Overdose Lifeline website at overdoselifeline.org. The supplies can be delivered anonymously.
Contact reporter Sarah Nelson at sarah.nelson@indystar.com
Indianapolis, IN
‘Supernatural’ convention bringing stars Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki and more to Indy
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An SPN Family reunion is coming to Indianapolis.
Creation Entertainment’s “The Road So Far… The Road Ahead” tour is bringing stars of the CW’s “Supernatural” to downtown Indy next month, including Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Misha Collins, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and more. The weekend-long event includes panels, meet-and-greet opportunities as well as a special event hosted by Collins.
Here’s what you need to know about the event, scheduled for Aug. 23-25.
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Where is the ‘Supernatural’ convention in Indianapolis?
The Marriott Indianapolis Downtown, 350 W. Maryland St. Aug. 23-25.
Lineup includes Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Misha Collins and more
According to the event’s website, the following stars and special guests are expected to attend the event:
- Jensen Ackles (Dean Winchester)
- Jared Padalecki (Sam Winchester)
- Misha Collins (Castiel)
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan (John Winchester)
- Samantha Smith (Mary Winchester)
- Ruth Connell (Rowena MacLeod)
- Rob Benedict (Chuck Shurley)
- Richard Speight Jr. (Archangel Gabriel)
- Matt Cohen (young John Winchester, Archangel Michael)
- Briana Buckmaster (Donna Hanscum)
- Julian Richings (Death)
- Kim Rhodes (Sheriff Jody Mills)
- DJ Qualls (Garth Fitzgerald IV)
- Osric Chau (Kevin Tran)
- Adam Rose (TikToker)
- Jason Manns (musician)
Creation cautions that all guests and scheduling are subject to change.
How much do Supernatural convention tickets cost?
Single-day general admission tickets start at $70 for Friday, $80 for Saturday and $100 for Sunday. A general admission weekend pass is $249.
A variety of weekend packages, with benefits like exclusive panels and autograph opportunities, range in price from $379 to $1,775. For tickets and more information, visit bit.ly/4d8xc16.
‘Supernatural’ meet-and-greets, autographs
Photo opportunities and autographs will be available for purchase with many of the scheduled guests. Here are the prices for photos and autographs with the headlining stars:
- Jensen Ackles: Photos $199 / Autographs available for gold and silver weekend patrons only
- Jared Padalecki: Photos $199 / Autographs $169 (will not be signing for gold and silver patrons)
- Misha Collins: Photos $149 (Saturday only) and $169 (in costume, Sunday only) / Autographs $119
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan: Photos $199 / Autographs $169
Interactive opportunities with the featured guests don’t stop there. DJ Qualls will also host a masquerade-themed karaoke night with ticketed pre- and post-events.
For a full list of experiences and prices, visit bit.ly/4d8xc16.
What’s the schedule for the ‘Supernatural’ convention in Indy?
The full schedule has not yet been released as of late July. According to Creation’s website, the final schedule will be released closer to the event.
Misha Collins’ special event at Creation Indianapolis
Collins will host a special, 18+ event on Saturday evening called “It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time.” In a June Instagram post, he described it as a one-person show that’s “part memoir, part therapy and part indecent exposure.”
Do I need convention passes for Misha Collins’ show in Indy?
No; this is a separately ticketed event that does not overlap with the convention’s scheduled Saturday night concert. Tickets are priced at $79 for general admission and $139 to $189 for reserved seats. For more information, visit bit.ly/3WfAlFQ.
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Contact IndyStar pop culture reporter Holly Hays at holly.hays@indystar.com. Follow her on X/Twitter: @hollyvhays.
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