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Governor Signs Sudan Divestment Bill Into Law Story and Photos by Daniel R Hoosier Imagine Indiana see pages 7-10 United Methodists 1 www.inareaumc.orgHOOSIER UNITED METHODISTS together May/June 2007 Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors. Volume 37 The people of The United Methodist Church® Number 5 Hundreds of Hoosiers support Darfurians in State House rally Governor signs Sudan Divestment bill into law Story and photos by Daniel R. Gangler INDIANAPOLIS – In the quiet of his State House office, Governor Mitch Daniels signed the Sudan Divestment bill into law the afternoon of May 3, bringing an end to a four-month quest of hundreds of Hoosiers led by Beth Reilly, a member of Alder- sgate United Methodist Church in Fort Wayne, the Rev. Darren Cushman Wood of Speedway and a handful of interfaith leaders to help end the witnessed genocide in Darfur, a region of Sudan under siege by the current government based in Khartoum. A public signing of the bill will come probably later this month after Daniels trip to Europe, according to his staff. Reilly said both Chambers of the Indiana Gener- al Assembly considered the final conference report for the bill on April 26. After the Senate unanimously voted in favor the bill, the House came back into session and also debated the bill. Rep. Cindy Noe of Indianapolis, one of the bill’s sponsors, reminded lawmakers, “the situation in Dar- fur continues to deteriorate and Indiana can send a strong message to Sudan by divesting from targeted companies supplying money to the government.” The House again gave unanimous support for di- vestment. More than 800 activists jammed the north atrium of the State House April 15 in Indianapolis supporting Darfurians living under Overwhelming support for the Sudan Divestment the oppression of the Sudanese government. legislation was gained on Sunday, April 15 when a diverse crowd of more than 800 young to senior activists jammed into the north atrium of the State House in a two- “Indiana can send a hour Darfur Rally in support of the divestment legislation and of Indiana’s 200 plus Darfurian living in the Fort strong message to Sudan by Wayne area. divesting from targeted The Indiana Save Darfur Coalition, including many companies supplying United Methodist advocates, called for the State of Indi- ana to pull roughly $40 million in state pension money out money to the government.” of investments in foreign companies doing business with – Cindy Noe the Sudanese government which continues to reject polit- ical solutions to the crisis in Darfur. News media reported recently that the International ment not help the genocide go on,” she said. Criminal Court issued its first arrest warrants May 2 in the “Support the victims of Darfur and stop sup- Darfur conflict, seeking to try a government minister and porting the criminals.” a janjaweed militia leader on charges of mass slayings, As part of the rally, more than 700 Hoo- rape and torture. siers signed petitions asking legislators to sup- Sudan immediately port the divestment bill. The signed petitions refused to arrest them. were hand delivered to legislators in both Mastora Bakhiet chambers the next day. was one of about two Handmade poster at the State House pro- dozen Darfurians who claimed “Stop the Genocide” and several par- ticipants wore T-shirts saying “Save Darfur” Beth Reilly (left) sits on the floor of the State House while listening to made the trip April 15 one of a dozen speakers including activists, legislators and Darfurians. from their adopted and “Time is Running Out,” the event’s theme. home of Fort Wayne. (See page2 for another story.) olution asking the United Methodist General Board of Pen- She addressed the Addressing the crowd, Noe spoke out against the in- sions and Health Benefits to consult with the Sudan Di- crowd “on behalf of justices of the Sudanese government against its own citi- vestment Task Force based in Washington, D.C. and to the women of Darfur” zens saying enough is enough and that Hoosiers will not begin divestment from a limited number of companies who have lost family, tolerate this genocide in Darfur or anywhere. which the Task Force has named worst offenders. friends and property, The United Nations estimates at least 200,000 people have and who are frequent- been killed since the crisis in Darfur began in 2003. About For more information on divestment, ly subjected to rape as two million others have been displaced from their homes. log on to www.sudandivestment.org and In relationship to both Indiana North and Indiana South a tool of war. www.savedarfur.org. “We demand that Annual Conferences meeting the end of May and early the Indiana govern- Mastora Bakhiet June, Reilly and Cushman Wood hope to introduce a res- www. inareaumc.org Hoosier United 2 Methodists FROM THE BISHOP together May/June 2007 Memories and dreams In his provocative book, The World Is says Isaiah, God is always ready to do a Flat, Thomas Friedman says: “When a new thing. group has more memories than dreams, it As I read the “Imagine Indiana” propos- HOOSIER UNITED METHODISTS has no future.” als which are coming to both Annual Con- Memories are a good thing. Memories ferences for action (see pages 7-10), I feel help us to know where we have been. Mem- a tension between my memories and my ories teach us the lessons of the past. Mem- dreams. I grew up in Indiana, and the Indi- ories are a gift of God through ana Area of The United Method- which the people, events and ist Church is my home. My mem- experiences of our past can re- ories are filled with images, peo- May/June 2007 Vol. 37 No.5 main with us. The Bible reminds ple and experiences from Indiana us to remember the mighty acts of the past several decades. I MISSION STATEMENT: To reflect the teachings of Christ through of God; and our times of wor- cherish those memories. But I stories and pictures, thereby sharing key moments and concerns in ship are filled with liturgical re- also share a sense of restlessness, the life of his Indiana church and its people. To share joy, to share membrances of Christ. Memo- a discomfort with our present re- personal faith, to share challenges, and to refresh the spirit. ries are a good thing. alities in Indiana. So I dream of Yet, Friedman reminds us what God may be doing in Indi- Indiana Area Bishop/Publisher: Michael J. Coyner Indianapolis, IN. Printed in the U.S.A. that when any group, including the church, ana right now as God prepares us for a new copyright 2005 Indiana Area of The United Editor: Daniel R. Gangler has more memories than dreams, it has no future. Methodist Church. future. The future is built upon the past, Are the proposals of the “Imagine Indi- Editorial Assistant: Erma Metzler Postmaster: Send address changes to Hoosier but the future comes in the dreams, hopes ana Planning Team” the right next steps for Printed by: HNE Printers, Columbus with soy- United Methodists Together, 1100 W. 42nd and imagination that lead us forward. Our The United Methodist Church in Indiana? based inks on recycled/recyclable paper St., Suite 210, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208 future is not limited by our memories of I don’t know, but I trust the wisdom of our the past, it is opened by our dreams for “conferencing” process by which we seek Editorial Offices: Subscription Information: Call 317-924-1321. the not-yet. God’s guidance and wisdom. I will support Hoosier United Methodists Together One-year subscription, $12, single copy $1.50 Indiana Area United Methodist Church Maybe that is why the Bible also the votes of both North and South Confer- Change of Address: Send the mailing label 1100 W. 42nd St., Suite 210 teaches us, “Forget the former things; do ences whatever those votes may be. with your new address to: Indianapolis, Indiana 46208 not dwell on the past” (Isaiah 43:18). But I won’t stop dreaming of the future, Erma Metzler, Together, Indiana Area UMC, Phone: 317-924-1321 1100 W. 42nd. St., Suite 210, Indianapolis, That statement is a part of the promise of even while I remember and cherish the past. Fax: 317-924-4859 Indiana 46208 or e-mail the prophet Isaiah that God is doing a Bishop Michael J. Coyner e-mail: [email protected] new thing. Isaiah made that promise to Indiana Area of [email protected] Hoosier United Methodists Together (ISSN- the people of God when they were in cap- The United Methodist Church Commentaries and letters provided by 1544-080x) is a monthly (except June, tivity, when they felt that they had no fu- Making a Difference in Indiana Indiana Area United Methodist August and December) publication of ture. Even then, in the worst of times, and around the world. Communications do not necessarily represent Indiana Area United Methodist Communications, 1100 W. 42nd. St., the opinions or policies of Bishop Michael Forth Wayne youth support Indianapolis, IN 46208, for clergy, laity and Coyner, the Indiana Area or The United seekers. Periodicals postage paid at Methodist Church. Darfur at State House rally Members of the Indiana Area Communications Commission By Matt Landry seph knew little about the acts of genocide and Editorial Advisory Group: in Darfur before gathering at the rally. They Steve Bahrt, chairman Our hearts were crying out to do some- may not have understood all of the talk Char Harris Allen Jack Howey thing for those who are tormented in Dar- about legislation or passing the Sudan di- Bishop Michael J. Coyner David V.W.
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