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slams WSJ for You Can Begin Again/You Can Begin Again Too of Topeka, Kansas has fictionalizing Hell announced the opening of a 10-unit apartment building to be used for young women who are aging out of the foster care system, or are victims of other unfortunate circumstances. A Grand Opening will be held on Monday, October 22, 2018, at 1316 SW What is standing in our way of becoming friends with our neighbors who think differently than we do? Western. That particularly bitter New York you believe that what is true determines that truth was a cultural creation, born YCBA/YCBAT is an organization that winter whipped harsh promises against what is ethical? Or do you believe that out of the sheer goodness of humanity provides two years of housing, life skills the front door of my neighbor’s house what is ethical determines what is and the felt needs of people. training and case management to young — promises that remained elusive and true?” When my neighbor asked this ques - women aged 18-25 who are aging out of unimaginable. tion, I immediately rejected it as ill- the foster care system. Young women in Behind that door, my neighbors, Ken Before It Was Hate Speech informed and vulgar — somewhat like the community who lack family support and Floy Smith, and I were talking. Decades ago, when this question the weak decaf in my mug. I shot back and find themselves homeless, in domes - Ken leaned in, a warm mug of weak - unsettled my God-rejecting-but-other - with years of schooling in situational tic violent relationships, prostitution, ly percolated decaf coffee in hand, and wise-moral life (as I would have ethics: Truth is a social construct. drug addictions and/or incarceration are Rev. Franklin Graham reproved a asked the question that put our oppos - described it then), I believed the latter. I Truth takes its shape in the eyes of the also serviced. recently published column in the Wall ing worldviews into perspective: “Do believed that ethics drove truth, and Please see NEIGHBOR page 23 Please see BUILDING page 3 Street Journal (WSJ) for portraying n n Hell as a fictional, manmade concept – and warned skeptics about believing the columnist’s misleading assertion. WSJ columnist Scott G. Bruce of Kansas is near the top for registered sex offenders Fordham University argued that A report last week has Kansas near ter offenders. mankind will be better off once it dis - the top of a list of 10 states with the The report comes after an analysis pels of what he considers the notion of most registered offenders per capita. of information compiled by the Hell – which is presented as a reality in In the report, released by asecure - National Center for Missing and the Bible. life.com, Kansas ranks as the 9th Exploited Children. “In some distant, better future, the highest number of sex offenders per Maryland is listed as the state with foreclosure of Hell will be an impor - capita. the lowest number with about 100 tant step in the maturation of human The study says Oregon has the offenders per 100,000 residents. communities,” Bruce contended in his most sex offenders per 100,000 resi - The states with the most and WSJ column last Friday. dents, with 679 offenders. Arkansas fewest offenders can be found listed As a segue into his argument, Bruce falls close behind with 550 offenders below. mentioned a statement made by Pope per 100,000 residents. States with the highest number of Francis this spring reportedly rejecting Kansas has 356 offenders per offenders per capita: the Bible’s teaching that Hell is a real 100,000 residents, according to the Oregon place. report. The State has been dealing Arkansas n Please see HELL page 2 with how they determine and regis - n Please see SEX OFFENDERS page 2 2 • October 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice ty for sins committed during their mortal has for centuries – as a frightening deter - HELL lives.” rent to sinful behavior. We still hope that continued from page 1 Bruce goes on to claim that the place of wicked people and corrupt leaders will get Life Lessons Froomne d aya e ndL. Hie ttle One eternal damnation referred to as Hell in their just deserts in the world to come.” BEING READY went on to “Bruce cites reports that Pope Francis the Bible actually predates Christianity by As noted above, Bruce insisted that dis - by Jessica S. Hosman describe how the denied the existence of hell,” WND report - millennia, which he says Christians bor - carding the “concept” of Hell will evolve Lord would one ed. rowed from at a later time. man into a superior and more independ - There we were, chatting happily as we day send a great The controversial alleged statement “[Bruce] believes it predates ent state of being. drove down Topeka’s main street. The fire that would opened up his op-ed. Christianity by thousands of years,” “In some distant, better future, the fore - birds were chirping, the sun was shining, consume the “In March 2018, Pope Francis allegedly Jessica Hosman WND’s Bob Unruh informed. closure of Hell will be an important step in couples strolled hand-in-hand down the world much like denied the existence of Hell and the end - Bruce attempted to approach the sub - the maturation of human communities sidewalk while others sipped lattes on the the flood in Noah’s day. But, similar to less suffering of the damned in a private ject as a historian relaying the facts, but he that can mete out justice on their own – café’s patio. Yes, all was well within our lit - how he had just recently “saved Topeka talk with his friend Eugenio Scalfari – a provided no true foundation for his argu - without supernatural aid,” he contended. tle world. Until, all of sudden, flames from the fire,” Jesus would come to save left-wing journalist – who published his ment. “In the meantime, Hell is here to stay. Will began bursting in the landscape nearby! those who loved Him and were ready for account of their conversation in the Italian “[Early Christians composed] harrow - Pope Francis evict the Devil and his min - The raging winds fanned the already His return. Wow! newspaper La Repubblica,” Bruce wrote. ing stories of human souls escorted by ions and liberate the numberless, tortured roaring blaze until visions of an inferno The next morning as I was in prayer, 2 “The response to Scalfari’s article was angels to witness the torture of those souls clawing at the walls of their burning overtaking the historical buildings of Peter 3 popped into my mind. I had no immediate and explosive. How could the imprisoned in the infernal depths,” he cells? Don’t count on it. There isn’t a hope downtown and eventually the entire city idea what it said and was astonished to pope deny such a fundamental teaching of argued. “By the Middle Ages, Hell was a in Hell.” began consuming our view. I was in read that this was a verbatim account of the Catholic Church?” cornerstone of Christian doctrine.” Denouncing a bad argument with shock but the confident herald of my son what Zechariah had shared with me the A question that deserves an answer The Fordham scholar then presented Jesus’ words from the backseat jolted me alert as he day before. God had used his innocent The son of the late iconic evangelist Hell as merely a contraption used by cler - When making his case for Hell as a real jumped out of the moving car in attempt imagination to paint a vivid picture of Billy Graham was quick to respond to gy, Bible scholars and authors to frighten place – and not just an idea – Graham to rescue the city from the massive drama Christ’s return. What do we do with that? Bruce’s column challenging the existence people into not sinning. noted that Jesus Christ made it a point to unfolding before our very eyes – a drama The real version of our fire story was of Hell, a piece that leads readers to believe “Parish priests delivered sermons about assure His followers that the place of eter - that no one had seemed to notice just really no big deal, but it could have been. that the eternal place of punishment is the awful torments awaiting sinners; the - nal damnation is a reality. moments before. With a rapid heartbeat, And we had tons of fun fantasizing about merely a figment of man’s imagination ologians such as Thomas Aquinas argued “Jesus spoke about it a great deal,” I followed his orders to call 9-1-1 as he how this small scene could turn spanning millennia. that the blessed in Heaven rejoiced in the Graham impressed on Facebook. “Hell is a held out his hands and boldly prayed for Zechariah into a super hero who saved an “Hell is much more than a concept – it’s suffering of the damned; and Dante very real place that will be the eternal des - the rapidly growing firestorm to cease. At entire city. I wasn’t thinking about the tie a reality,” Franklin Graham contended in a Aligheri composed his towering poem tination of souls who reject the forgiveness last, the sound of sirens rang closer as my into Jesus. But my little guy quickly saw Facebook post, challenging Bruce’s take ‘The Inferno,’ which depicts Hell as an effi - and salvation that a loving God offers us son bravely stood in the street ushering how the stories paralleled. As in the days on the issue. cient bureaucracy shaped like a descend - through His Son, Jesus Christ.” the firefighters to the unfolding scene as of Noah (Matthew 24), people will be Turning straight to Scripture, the presi - ing funnel, with Satan trapped in ice at the And he assured that Heaven is just as passersby gasped with anticipation. going about their day to day, not aware of dent of the Billy Graham Evangelistic very bottom,” Bruce continued. real as Hell, reminding his Facebook audi - Before we knew it, evaporating smolders any real danger, much like the day we saw Association (BGEA) and Samaritan’s It was then asserted that even though ence that everyone on Earth will end up in were all that remained and every person the fire in Topeka. But also, as in Noah’s Purse relayed the description of Hell using Hell has been effectively used to steer peo - eternity at one place or the other. and building was miraculously spared. day, a fire will replace the flood and con - some of God’s own words. ple toward Heaven, the belief in “Heaven is also a real place – prepared The firefighters recognized it was because sume those who don’t recognize the “[Hell is a] blazing furnace, where there Darwinian evolution has turned the for those who put their faith and trust in of the efforts led by one brave boy and greatest Hero of all, Jesus. Yet He will will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, emphasis from damnation to salvation – Christ,” Graham reminded readers. “Now presented my son with a badge of honor come and rescue those who partner with [and it will] not change with the maturing saying that today, Hell is just used as a fan - is the time when we must choose our eter - for his bravery in helping to save our city Him. of human culture – or anything else we ciful allegory. nal destiny – the Bible tells us ‘…now is the from fiery peril. And once again, all was If the fire were to come today, would might dream up,” Graham continued. “[The fear of Hell] helped lead souls to day of salvation’ (2 Corinthians 6:2).” well with our little world. you be ready? Or would you be con - Devil’s advocate? Heaven, [but Darwinism] eroded the He concluded by seizing the opportu - Okay, so maybe that’s not exactly how sumed? Jesus offers a way of escape. He is Embracing the Pope’s alleged notion of authority of the Bible and the tides of sen - nity to make people grasp the seriousness it happened. But there was a (small) fire, our great Hero that can rescue from even Hell as only existing in man’s mind, Bruce timent turned against God’s wrath in of their personal acceptance or rejection of Zechariah did encourage me to call 9-1-1, the deadliest peril. But we must recognize conceded that the New Testament clearly favor of His mercy [in the 19th century,” Hell – and Heaven – as a reality. and firefighters did show up and give him and put our trust in Him. It’s never too depicts Hell as a place of punishment for Bruce insisted. “[Hell was a metaphor for] “If you die today, are you sure of your a (sticker) badge. late to call to Him for help. And it’s not those who deny the deity of Jesus Christ the most extreme suffering and squalor in destination?” Graham asked. Later, while having fun embellishing too late for Him to come to our rescue. … before discounting it as a burdensome May we be encouraged by placing our this world.” – OneNewsNow.com the events a bit, Zechariah said it all idea: The scholar from Fordham than reminded him of how the world would hope in Him today. “God created Hell for Satan and the attempted to place more doubts in read - rebel angels, but there was plenty of room ers’ minds, implying that Hell is nothing SEX OFFENDERS to torture with fire and brimstone every - more than a useful tool to keep people continued from page 1 Buying or selling a home ? one who had rejected Jesus Christ as the from behaving badly. Son of God,” he explained in his column. “Has Hell outlived its usefulness to Delaware “By any measure, Hell is a cruel and modern society? Probably not,” Bruce Michigan oppressive concept: a place where sinners posed before answering his own question. Tennessee suffer unspeakable torments for all eterni - “The doctrine still serves Christianity as it Wisconsin South Dakota ( 785 ) 414-9124 Wyoming Kansas Ask for John! Texas www .teambowes. com States with the fewest sex offenders bowes@teambowes. com per capita:

Maryland Countrywide Realty , Inc. Indiana Connecticut Ohio Massachusetts Pennsylvania Oklahoma New Mexico New Jersey Iowa To develop the ranking they report obtained data on the number of registered sex offenders in each state by surveying the individual sex offender registries for each state. The total number of offenders was com - pared with census data to determine the number of sex offenders per 100,000 total population in the state. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______October 2018 • 3 the home. Davidson said a 5-year-old boy was playing with guns when the 24-year- Life Chain times old started playing with him. Davidson and locations set C5Alive Invites All Pastors said the man switched guns with the child The LIFE CHAIN is an annual, fun, and thought the gun he had was a toy. The peaceful, prayerful public witness of thou - man fired, hitting a 35-year-old man. The sands of Americans standing in honor of to Appreciation Luncheon victim was taken to a hospital with non- The annual C5Alive “Pastors Luncheon will be held at Fairlawn 60 million lives lost to abortion, praying life-threatening injuries. Appreciation Luncheon” will be held Plaza, with Christmas music and for our nation, for people in crisis situa - Kansas college to honor Bob Dole with No one else was injured. Oct. 11 at Great games. statue tions and for an end to abortion. Ballpark worker charged for spitting on Overland Station, and Lamar Hunt, Jr., Washburn University will dedicate a If you normally don't take any other pizza the featured speaker will be the featured statue to former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole to cel - pro-life action throughout the entire year, A 20-year-old food service worker at will be Jimmy Dodd, speaker at the January ebrate his life of public service. this is the one activity in which you can Comerica Park in Detroit has been CEO and founder of 10 luncheon. Dole, who is 95, plans to attend the ded - easily participate! charged after a video was posted online PatorServe. Members For more details ication ceremony Friday in Topeka along Signs provided at each location pro - that appeared to show him spitting on a and guests are invited on these and other with his wife, Elizabeth. Dole graduated claim "Abortion Kills Children," pizza intended for customers during a to invite or bring their Dodd luncheons, stay Hunt, Jr. from Washburn with bachelor’s degree "Adoption the Loving Option," "Jesus Major League Baseball game. pastors. All pastors in the area are tuned to the C5Alive facebook page and law degrees by applying college credits Forgives & Heals," "Lord, Forgive Us and Jaylon Kerley was arraigned Tuesday on invited and welcome and will be and website: www.C5Alive.org he earned elsewhere while serving in the Our Nation," "Abortion Hurts Women," felony and misdemeanor food law viola - prayed over, as well as treated to lunch C5Alive is an organization founded U.S. Army. "El Aborto Mata Niños," "Life - the first tions. The felony charge is punishable by and a gift bag of items donated by C5 in 2009, dedicated to developing and The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Inalienable Right," "Pray to End Abortion" up to four years behind bars. members. uniting Christian Leadership in the near Carnegie Hall on the Washburn cam - and "Pregnant? Need Help? 1-800-712- The video appeared on Instagram over pus. HELP" The cost to attend the luncheons is community, involving businesses, the weekend . Officials determined the Dole served in the Kansas House, as You can join other pro-lifers in holding $10 for C5Alive members and first- non-profits and churches. video was recorded Friday, when the Russell County attorney and in the U.S. these signs, while praying, singing, and time guests who RSVP, and $12 at the In addition to monthly “POWER” Detroit Tigers were hosting the Kansas House before being elected to the U.S. waving at cars passing by. Many pregnant door. Non-members and other guests luncheons held on the second City Royals. Kerley was arrested Sunday Senate. He was President Gerald Ford’s young women driving by see the signs and pay $15. C5 luncheons are open to the Thursday of each month, C5 also and was fired. running mate in 1976 and won the GOP choose life for their babies. public and everyone is welcome to hosts periodic business fairs and other His bond was set at 10 percent of nomination for president in 1996. In Topeka, Life Chain will take place attend, organizers said. RSVPs and events, including the annual Topeka $100,000. He also must be tested for infec - He has received the Congressional Gold Sunday October 7 from 2-3:30 p.m. at inquiries can be sent to Easter Parade and Family Fun Fest, tious diseases. Medal and the Presidential Medal of three locations: Washburn between 17th [email protected]. held on N. Kansas Avenue and in An Oct. 3 probable cause conference Freedom. and 21st; 21st & Wanamaker; and 29th & Luncheon meals are high quality, Garfield Park on the day before Easter. and Oct. 10 preliminary examination are California. For information on these loca - usually catered by Aboud’s/Engroff’s C5 members may also sponsor Motorcycle driver dies after colliding scheduled. toins call Bibi Zweig 785- 969-2706. or other fine caterers. luncheons and other events as a with school bus Court records don’t list a defense attor - To see a list of Kansas towns hosting The next monthly C5Alive way to promote their organiza - Police are investigating a crash between ney. Life Chains and their respective intersec - a Kansas school bus and a motorcycle that "POWER Luncheon" will be held tions. For more information Kansas teacher arrested on sex-related tions, visit www.lifechain.net. If your killed the motorcycle driver. November 8. Details of that lunch - about C5, go to C5Alive.org, face - charge town doesn't have a Life Chain, please None of the nine pre-K children and eon will be announced soon. book.com/C5Alive, or call 785- A man who abruptly resigned from the consider organizing it. We can help you! two adults on the bus was injured in the On December 13 the Christmas 640-6399. Shawnee City Council after being placed Call us at: 800-928-LIFE (5433). Tuesday morning accident. on leave from his teaching job has been Officer Zac Blair says the bus was turn - arrested and charged with having sexual ing left when the motorcycle collided with relations with a student. it. Oct. 4 is Bring Your Thirty-three-year-old Justin Adrian The driver’s identity has not been was arrested on Tuesday, after he was Bible to School Day released. charged on Friday with unlawful sexual The investigation is continuing. relations with a student. Bring Your Bible to School Day is an Police say adult, not child shot man Adrian left his teaching position at event sponsored by Focus on the Family while playing with gun Olathe East High School and resigned for students all over the nation. Contrary to earlier police reports, from the Shawnee City Council earlier this This year it’s happening on Thursday, authorities say it was a man, not a child, month. Oct 4. On that day, thousands of students that shot another man in a Wichita home. Fox4KC reports court documents say will celebrate religious freedom—and xxx Wichita police initially said a child had the alleged incident occurred with an share God’s hope with their friends—by fired the gun. But on Tuesday afternoon Olathe East student older than 16 at the taking a simple action: bringing their officer Charlie Davidson said a 24-year- school Sept. 7. Bible to school. old man accidentally fired a shot that hit Last year, 500,000 students participat - He was a social studies teacher at the individuals who would like to purchase another man in the leg. ed, and this year, at the fifth annual event, high school. BUILDING items for the apartments (click on The Wichita Eagle reports several peo - thousands more are expected to join the Adrian’s next court appearance is continued from page 1 Weddings: Type in “You Can Begin ple were eating together Monday night at scheduled for Wednesday. movement! “Our vision expanded in March of Again”). 2011 to help young women who had chil - YCBA/YCBAT is a 501 (c)(3) organiza - dren and were emancipating from foster tion, and all donations and contributions care,” said Tina Carter, Executive are tax deductible. Donations are accept - Director. ed at You Can Begin Again, 2401 SE 11th “To date, over 20 women and 8 chil - Street, Topeka, KS 66607. Donations can dren.” also be made through Paypal, by access - The organization presently has nine ing the website: www.youcanbegina - openings and is seeking referrals. 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4 • October 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Overcoming communication barriers with your spouse Men and women communicate very differently. Most of us know that, but we often don’t know how to overcome those barriers with our spouse. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to communi - cation that will work for every couple, but there are some tips that can help you communicate better to move through conflict with your spouse, and some - times even avoid it altogether. The Weekend to Remember confer - ence certainly helped me learn how to communicate better with my husband. After being married for four years, I’ve U.S. Household Net Worth Climbs by $2.19 Trillion learned that my husband and I commu - The net worth of Americans has the Federal Reserve as a testament to nicate very differently. We also have If you stop and listen without letting spouse can frequently forgive one extremely different personalities to add risen to its highest number in decades the strength of the economy. anger or other emotions overrule your another (because believe me, you’ll mess thanks to Donald Trump’s economic Thursday’s rally pushed the Dow up to the mix. thoughts, it’s a whole lot easier to soften up more than once!), then you can have For example, my husband grew up in and tax policies, a report notes. 7.8% for the year, while the S&P 500, your heart and hear what your spouse a marriage that will stand through thick According to Market Watch, household which also set a new record, has added a loud family—not just shout at the TV has to say. and thin. during football kind of loud, but loud in and nonprofit net worth rose by $2.19 9.6%—putting it within striking dis - 2. Don’t accuse. Once you begin to practice these trillion in the second quarter this year. tance of the 2018 price targets of banks the way they expressed their opinions, When we’re mad, it’s really easy to communication tools in your own mar - loud in the way they fought, and loud in That represents a seasonally adjusted such as Goldman Sachs and Bank of accuse someone of doing harm to us. riage, you’ll begin to see that miscom - annual rise of 2.1% to $106.93 trillion, America Merrill Lynch. the way they loved. There’s nothing But if we pause and explain to someone munication happens far less. You will quiet about his family. But my family driven in part by gains in the stock This not only never happened under how a situation hurt us or how we per - begin to understand one another. market as well as in the value of real Barack Obama, but as Stephen Moore was quite the opposite. In fact, I never ceived it, rather than accusing them of Instead of assuming that your spouse saw my parents fight simply because estate. wrote this week, “This economy is def - intentionally harming us, we might real - meant to hurt you or didn’t care, you As the economic cycle grows older initely not Obama’s recovery.” they chose to ignore conflict instead of ize that many arguments are based on will begin to recognize his or her heart. talk about it. — and as the real estate sector Barack Obama has been trying to misunderstanding or overreactions. Better communication will always bring bemoans a lack of available homes that take credit for the booming economy Once my husband and I got married, Instead of starting with “you,” try you closer to your spouse and it will we realized that our childhoods, our cur - has driven up house prices — house - under President Trump. “When you starting these kinds of conversations minimize conflict in your life. hold net worth continues to gain. hear how great the economy is doing rent personalities, and our expectations with “I” statements. For example, instead Another important point that struck for communication were entirely differ - Going along with this news, the right now,” Obama said on the cam - of telling your husband, “You never help us at the Weekend to Remember confer - stock market hit another high this paign trail for Democratic candidates a ent. It spelled disaster, but we’ve learned out around the house,” try saying, “I’m ence was that conflict begins to mini - to overcome these challenges and find a week. few days ago, “let’s just remember when feeling overwhelmed and I could really mize when we actively bless one another As the Wall Street Journal reported: this recovery started.” better way to communicate with one use some help. Will you please take out in marriage. If we can be kind, sympa - another. Here are a few tips we learned at The Dow Jones Industrial Average But the contrast in economic per - the trash?” You’ll find yourself commu - thetic, and humble to our spouse, and and S&P 500 set new highs Thursday, formance between the two presidents is the Weekend to Remember. Sometimes, nicating the root of the issue to your speak to them in loving words, we begin doing these things can prevent a fight. kindling hopes among some investors undeniable. Obama’s multitrillion-dol - spouse instead of accusing him or her. to resemble Jesus to our spouses. We that buoyant U.S. stocks are on track to lar spend-and-borrow policies pro - Other times, it helps us move through 3. Forgive. begin to live as peacemakers, not trou - that fight to the other side—reconcilia - exceed Wall Street’s performance duced 2 percent growth. In his final Most important, if you forget every blemakers. We begin to recognize our expectations for 2018. year, Obama handed off to Trump an tion. other tool in your communication tool - spouse for the child of God they are, 1. Listen well. The blue chips surged more than economy that was limping at 1.6 per - box, always remember to forgive. As a instead of someone who likes to fight 250 points to cap a three-day run of cent. I think we spend a lot of time talking Christian, it’s important to first seek the with us. at people and not truly listening to what gains, the latest leg of a nine-year rally After only 18 months in office, Lord and ask Him for forgiveness. Next, Communication in marriage is not that hurtled the index to its first record Trump has elevated growth to 3 per - they have to say back. In the course of it’s important to seek forgiveness from easy. But the fight to communicate well my marriage, I’ve found myself prepar - close since Jan. 26. The stock market’s cent on an annual rate and the latest your spouse. will always be worth the hard work. In rise has coincided with a pause in the projections are that the growth rate for ing to respond to my husband in an In most situations, a fight or commu - the end, you will find a thriving mar - argument instead of truly listening to U.S. dollar’s climb and a recent spike in the second and third quarter (which nication breakdown takes two, so you riage that is rooted in oneness, not divi - government-bond yields, a signal that ends Sept. 30) will be over 4 percent. what he has to say. Other times I become probably have something to ask forgive - sion. more focused on the tone of his voice or investors are viewing next week’s ness for. Always remember that true for - – Family Life (By A Weekend to expected increase in interest rates from – Warner Todd Huston the way he says something, instead of giveness, and granting of that forgive - Remember Guest) honestly hearing the content of his ness, is a biblical command, but it is also heart. a cure for the heart. If you and your Yale Study: Twice as Many Undocumented Immigrants as Previously Thought A new Yale study has concluded plus everyone who came in minus that the population of undocument - everyone who went out. It’s that ed immigrants in the U.S. is close to simple.” double the generally accepted esti - “The analysis we’ve done can be mate. thought of as estimating the size of The population of undocument - a hidden population,” he added. ed immigrants is widely thought to “People who are undocumented be around 11.3 million. But the immigrants are not walking around study, which was conducted by three with labels on their foreheads. . . . Yale-affiliated researchers, indicates There are very few numbers we can that the total may be more than 22 point to and say, ‘This is carved in million. Even the authors were sur - stone.'” prised by their findings. The researchers said their goal in “Our original idea was just to do a san - ties. So we went in and just took a very dif - crunching the numbers was not a political ity check on the existing number,” said one ferent approach,” said another of the one. of the study’s authors, Edward Kaplan, a study’s authors, Jonathan Feinstein, a pro - “We wouldn’t want people to walk professor of operations research at the Yale fessor of Economics and Management. away from this research thinking that sud - School of Management. “Instead of a To arrive at their estimate, the authors denly there’s a large influx happening number which was smaller, we got a num - used operational data such as deporta - now,” Jonathan S. Feinstein, another of the ber that was 50 percent higher. That tions and visa overstays as well as demo - study’s authors, commented. “It’s really caused us to scratch our heads.” graphic data such as death rates and something that happened in the past and “There’s a number that everybody immigration rates. maybe was not properly counted or docu - quotes, but when you actually dig down “We combined these data using a mented.” and say, ‘What is it based on?’ You find it’s demographic model that follows a very based on one very specific survey and pos - simple logic,” Kaplan said. “The popula - – By MAIREAD MCARDLE | sibly an approach that has some difficul - tion today is equal to the initial population National Review Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______October 2018 • 5 with anyone but you about your debt, he idea? broke the law. This is a violation of the Scott Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. You need to file a complaint with Dear Scott, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) My wife and I love animals. We’ve had a against this collector and his company. least one dog the whole time we’ve been Record the conversation the next married. Still, I think a full emergency The numbers don’t lie DAVE time they call. Tell them at the beginning fund of three to six months of expenses Dear Dave, where from 25 to 50 percent to the gov - you’ll be taping any interaction you have will cover you and your pet. Why do you think all debt is bad? Aren’t ernment. I don’t know about you, but I RAMSEY with them from that point forward, and You go through some expense as a Financial author, some kinds of debt, like a mortgage or think they already get too much of our ask your relatives to do the same. That pet owner, along with happy, wonderful student loans, good? money. radio host, television way, you’ll have proof to hand over to times and heartbreaking things, too. We Nathan I love the fact that you want to get rid personality, and the FTC or the attorney general. lost our golden retriever recently, and I of your car payment, but I don’t want motivational speaker There’s nothing wrong with collect - can tell you that was really hard on Dear Nathan, you to cash out your retirement plan to ing a debt. If you’re a collector or credi - everyone. You love them like they’re It sounds like you’re letting me know make it happen. If you can pay off the dave says tor, it’s money that is legally owed to you. family, but you still have to use common you think some kinds of debt are okay, car in 18 months or less, I’d advise living Still, you must do it within the confines sense sometimes, and remember that instead of really asking for my opinion. on a strict, written budget, and throwing of the law. they’re animals and not human beings. when they’re part of a family. And once When you ask a question that’s really a as much money as possible toward the —Dave Part of that includes spending reason - you’ve taught her about the importance statement, it’s called a passive aggressive car debt until it’s out of your life forever. able amounts of money on them — and and rewards of work, make sure to also question. That’s okay. You and I will now If it would take longer than 18 in some unfortunate cases — doing teach her about the three uses for Separate emergency fund? argue as best we can in a newspaper col - months to pay it off, I’d get rid of the car. things with the animal’s best interest, money — saving, spending, and giving! umn. To do this, you’d have to sell it for as Dear Dave, not our own desires, in mind. —Dave It’s not necessarily a question of what much as you can get, then go to a local I’ve going to be debt-free with a full What is a reasonable amount? That I think. I’m really just the aggregator of credit union for a small loan to cover the emergency fund in pace by the end of depends on how stable you are finan - information we’ve gathered while walk - difference. If it’s your only car, you’d Finding responsible renters the year. I’m going to get a dog after that, cially. It’s really a ratio question of ing with people through their financial need to ask for an extra $2,000 to $3,000 but I wanted to make sure I did it the expense to means. But no, I wouldn’t issues. I’ve worked with tens of thou - to buy a little beater to drive until you Dear Dave, right way and was in good financial recommend a second emergency fund sands of folks over nearly 30 years, can save up and get into something bet - I’m a landlord, and I own a few houses shape before making that move. Is a sep - just for pets. everyone from billionaires and million - ter. and duplexes around town. Recently, I arate emergency fund for pets a good —Dave aires to broke people, and those in I hate all kinds of debt, Monty. But made the mistake of renting to some between. In the process, we’ve collected being $5,000 to $6,000 in the hole is a lot tenants who were not respectful of my a lot of data through formal research better than having $18,000 in debt property. Do you have any tips for projects — I’m talking about a huge hanging over your head! selecting good renters? stockpile of statistics, facts, and figures. —Dave Joe And all that data shows debt is the biggest roadblock between people and Allow them to earn it Dear Joe, wealth. I’m also a Christian. Having read In my experience, most landlords sim - the Bible, and what it says about money, Dear Dave, ply aren’t thorough enough with the I can tell you there’s not one place where Our daughter just turned 10 years old. Is screening process when it comes to it says debt is a good idea. now the right time to start giving her an potential tenants. It’s difficult to get to So, all that information leads me to allowance, and start teaching her about know someone — especially in this kind one conclusion. Debt is not a positive money? of situation — without spending some thing. The only kind of debt I don’t beat Danielle face-to-face time with them and digging people up over is mortgage debt, as long into their backgrounds a little. as it’s a 15-year, fixed rate loan. Houses Dear Danielle, are wildly expensive, and I understand I’m glad you’re going to teach your I have several rental properties, so here that most people can’t save up to buy a daughter about money. But in my mind, are a few tips that have served me well home with cash in a reasonable amount there’s never a time for an allowance. I over the years. Always require a big of time. Still, that doesn’t make mort - believe that kind of thinking, and using deposit up front. In addition, pull a gage debt a good thing. words like “allowance,” are some of the credit bureau report on prospective Any kind of debt is a burden, best ways to instill an attitude of entitle - renters. I also drive by the place they’re Nathan. It steals from your ability to ment in a child. I don’t think you want currently living to see how they take care save, build wealth, and be generous. your daughter growing up with the idea of things. To me, this is a great indica - —Dave she deserves money simply because tion of how responsible they are, and she’s alive. how they might treat my property. Don't cash out retirement My advice is to develop a method by Finally, get proof they’ve regularly made which she can earn commissions. Write past rental payments on time. Dear Dave, down a daily or weekly list of jobs It’s a leap of faith, to an extent, any I owe $18,000 on my only car, and the around the house that are age-appropri - time you sign an agreement with a new payments are killing me. I’m also upside ate she will be responsible for doing. tenant. But there are things you can do down on the vehicle by about $4,000. Then, at the end of the week, she gets to make a more informed decision as to Simplif y Y our B ook keeping I’m 31, and I’ve got exactly $18,000 in paid for jobs she completed — and she whom you’re doing business with! my 401(k). Should I cash it in to pay off doesn’t get paid for the ones she didn’t —Dave • I nc or por ation the car? do. The idea is to teach her that work • O ccupa tional Lic ense Monty creates money, and teach a healthy work • G over nmen t tax ling applica tions Don't allow them to break • P repar e & E- le y our tax es online ethic at the same time. Keeping y our o wn books and r ec or ds • A ccoun ting and r epor ting based on Dear Monty, Of course, there are some things a the rules can be a r eal challenge , especially if y ou each individual c ompan y needs If you use your 401(k) they’ll charge you child should be expected to do without ar en 't w ell v ersed in the fundamen tals of Dear Dave, ac coun ting . When y ou w an t help , y ou can • P repar ation of individual , par tnership a 10 percent penalty, plus your tax rate. financial reward. Everyone needs to and c or por ate inc ome tax r etur ns That means you’ll probably lose any - pitch in, and do certain things to help A debt collector has been calling mem - alw ays tur n t o our dedica ted e xper ts . bers of my family for the last two weeks • Business Tax P repar ation f or C or por ations , S -Cor p and P ar tnership to get information on Struggling with tax es? You'r e not alone . • Elec tr onic F iling and F ast R efund me. 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Most main - records fell flat, Christine Blasey Ford’s stream Republicans were looking for a accusation that the judge attempted to qualified conservative. Trump voters rape her when they were both in high ASSISTANT EDITORS wanted someone who would fight the school has done more than hand Democrats without regard for fair play or Schumer an effective weapon to use Nick Hartman the whole truth. They wanted someone process has shocked his friends and sup - liberal majority. against Kavanaugh. Though the case Dwight Widaman who would be as ruthless and as unapolo - porters. But it has also vindicated the Democrats may think Garland’s fate against Kavanaugh bears little resem - getic in slandering opponents as they Trump approach to politics. After the justifies any tactic they can employ now blance to the credible Me Too charges that ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS conceived Democrats to have been dur - public assassination of Kavanaugh’s char - to delay or defeat Kavanaugh. But, as with have taken down a host of other cultural, ing the Obama administration. And in acter over the last week, there can’t be their precedent-shattering personal journalistic, and political figures, the deci - Trump that was exactly what they got. many left in the GOP who will still dis - assault on Judge Robert Bork in 1987, sion of Democrats, with an assist from a Lee Hartman To his supporters, there was never pute former Breitbart CEO Steve what is happening to Kavanaugh is taking helpful media, to treat Ford’s charge as 785-640-6399; [email protected] much doubt that the same qualities that Bannon’s assertion that politics is warfare American politics to a new low. They may unquestioned truth has changed the caused the political establishment to and Trump is thus justified in anything he believe they are simply fighting fire with nature of the debate. Darcy Childs 785-249-6203 despise him were what made him the does to combat his opponents. fire, but as Republicans have learned, a Democrats’ treatment of Kavanaugh [email protected] man to defeat Hillary Clinton. The Kavanaugh confirmation fight belief in scorched-earth warfare has its has been shockingly shabby even given Nevertheless, many Republicans still con - isn’t alone in its ugliness, or unprecedent - costs as well as its benefits. the high stakes. At this point, it’s not clear NEWS & FEATURES sidered Trump’s underhanded, norm- ed in recent political history. Democrats There is an irony here: Many that there is anything he could ever do to busting tactics with distaste if not out - can point with some reason to the refusal Republicans spent the eight years of the clear his name whether he is confirmed to Jessica Hosman, Carolyn Cogswell, John right disgust. of Senate Republicans to grant Judge Obama presidency castigating their lead - the High Court or not. Even if his public Potter, Rob Mooney, Phil Boatwright, Marie But after the last two weeks, it’s likely Merrick Garland a hearing, let alone a ers as ineffectual patsies who refused to testimony refuting the accusations is Asner, Kharissa Forte, Alan Goforth, Leilani that the number of those in the latter credible and if Ford can’t provide hard Haywood, Dwight Widaman, Lee Hartman vote, for his nomination to the Supreme fight. Democrats may have seen Majority camp has declined precipitously. Court as evidence that the GOP didn’t Leader Mitch McConnell as a ruthlessly evidence to back up her claim, it’s likely LAYOUT & DESIGN The willingness of the Democrats and play by the rules when the shoe was on effective obstacle to President Obama’s that at least half of the country will still their mainstream-media allies to use a the other foot. Garland was spared the agenda, but tea partiers saw him and for - think he’s guilty. Joe Boothe, Lee Hartman, Dwight Widaman solitary, unsubstantiated, 36-year-old indignities of what would have been a mer House speaker John Boehner as The manifest unfairness of this process allegation to turn Judge Brett Kavanaugh nasty confirmation fight, but that doesn’t appeasers of their liberal foes. Now, just as will have unintended political conse - Metro Voice is published monthly and serves into a Me Too villain whose guilt of a change the fact that the GOP was pre - many Democratic activists treat Minority quences for both sides. the communities of Topeka, Lawrence, heinous crime is to be assumed despite pared to break with tradition to keep Leader Chuck Schumer with the same Kavanaugh’s fate may be seen by some Manhattan and other communities in NE the lack of proof or a semblance of due Kansas. It is available primarily by bulk and Democrats from handing the court to a disdain. 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No, you rocky one, which would you would go to the college campus–the most take? Many would choose the strategic place on the planet. Why? path of least resistance. Steady 1) The future leaders of society are on climb to the top in your work. the college campuses. Little if any conflicts along the Almost all of the world’s presidents, way. It would be nice to arrange our lives in How much thought have you given to prime ministers, senators, members of par - a way that our surroundings make our life this idea? Did you know that the main liaments, bankers, engineers, lawyers, more comfortable, not hard. work God wants to do in your life and judges, teachers, doctors and business exec - Likewise, wouldn’t it be great if being a mine is to transform us more into the like - utives have passed through the college and part of a church required little effort, like ness of his Son? university system. In every critical aspect of flying the friendly skies? Some people seem Look back over the past five or 10 years a nation’s culture, the campus is where we to think so. A recent headline told how one you’ve been a part of a church. Can you see find the future influencers. TV preacher was believing God for a a change taking place in your own life? 2) The majority of those who become change, whether spiritual revival or politi - Bottom line – When we reach a student, Falcon 7X private jet that can travel 6,000 If not, it could be that there has been lit - Christians do so as students cal revolution. Marxism, atheism, femi - we can reach a family. Dads, moms, broth - miles before needing to be refueled. The tle struggle. Many studies show that almost 90% of nism and practically every other “ism” ers and sisters are often impacted by stories cost? $54 million. Think about it. When have you learned people surrender to Christ before their started as a tiny seed on the college cam - of a student’s transformation. A student Makes sense, doesn’t it? Fly further the most in life? When have you had to twenty-fifth birthday. pus. transformed by the Gospel can change the without as many inconvenient stops. And grow — intellectually, physically, emotion - 3) International students impact their 5) The most “FAT” people are on our course of a family for generations. When only travel with who you want. ally — or just grow up? Usually when nations. campuses Jesus commanded us to “Go therefore and We might like that with church too. asked, people will recall a time that was dif - International students typically repre - Faithful. Available. Trainable. FAT. Most make disciples of all nations,”…He meant Don’t be asked for much. Drop in when it ficult. A time that was hard. A season when sent the top 1% of their students in their students have fewer responsibilities thereby it. fits the schedule. Send in a few dollars and they struggled in some way. home nations. Many of these students making them available to build their faith –By Samuel Rosenak. Since 2013 let God return the favor through increased The same is true in the spiritual life. come from nations that restrict or ban the and serve Him boldly. Samuel has been working as a campus convenience in life. Struggle and being stretched is the only Gospel. When we reach international stu - 6) The values on campus become the minister with Called to Greatness Imagine the Apostle Paul’s reaction to way to grow more and more into a mature dents on our campuses and send them values in society Ministries at the University of Kansas this approach to ministry. Paul believed in person in Christ. That is the aim. That is home as disciples of Jesus Christ, we The philosophy, morality and ethics Lawrence campus. Samuel was born in spreading the gospel too, but for him it why Paul is struggling. It was not so that he broaden the Gospel’s reach. For example, taught by professors on college campuses Overland Park and is happily married to entailed hard work. In one word he would would sell books or be on television or on the campus at the University of Kansas, works its way into public policy, media and Kayci. They recently had their first child sum it up with “striving.” have a worldwide ministry and a jet. He is 111 countries are represented. education. Those ideas and values then and make their home in Lawrence. If you “We proclaim him, warning and teach - struggling to present everyone mature in 4) Major movements, good or bad, usu - become “the norms” for decades through want more information, please go to ing everyone with all wisdom, so that we Christ. ally start on the campus legislation, education, music, movies and www.calledtogreatness.com. may present everyone mature in Christ. I Church is hard work. And getting the The campus is typically the birthplace of literature. labor for this, striving with his strength gospel to others is hard work. Ninety-six that works powerfully in me.” percent of all growth in established To do what Paul was called to do was churches and church plants in America hard. In Rome you can visit the comes from transfer growth. That’s not Looking for a way to serve in your second season of life? Mamertime Prison where Paul and Peter hard work. That’s just us swapping church If you’ve come to the point in your It has progressed to the point of may have been detained before their exe - members. That is just setting up some - life, where you are ready to do some - thousands of members, hundreds of cutions. It is dank, dark and described by thing that “sounds reasonable” or offers a thing in the “eternal” sense and have countries, and MILLIONS of Bibles the ancient historian Sallust as: “disgusting more “ecstatic or exciting worship” or developed a sense of longing to please being given away each and every year. and vile by reason of the filth, the darkness another set of rules and regulations that God, there’s a wonderful opportunity to The Bible illuminates to us the fact and the stench.” make people feel as if they have found serve that you may not have considered. that, prior to Jesus’ return, all men will There is an upper level and a lower level something that others have yet to get clued The Gideons! have been given the opportunity to that was 6.5 feet high, 30 feet long and 22 in on. That happened in Colossae and it Curious? Hang out with the Gideons share His Word. To realize that means feet wide. Prisoners were lowered through happens today. this Saturday morning for prayer, you could play even the smallest role a hole in the floor of the top level to the But getting the gospel to the four per - breakfast and fellowship. We start at 7 in the eternal salvation of someone’s lower one. cent that few of us are getting to? That’s a.m. at Big Creek Cafe, 113 Wyoming soul. Isn’t this mind-boggling? It is a Prisoners would not be kept here for a hard work. And like Paul, it will take some Street, in historic downtown Pleasant fact that thousands of people each long time but would see it as a last stop on suffering to get it there. Reprioritizing our Hill, Mo. year are touched and affected by the the way to execution. Paul was later lives so we can be taught. Getting outside You’ll meet and eat with a group of Gideons and their Christianity. The beheaded and a church now sits on the of our comfort zones. Spending time with people who have the same thoughts on this But this absence led to his thinking, and stories of salvation are numerous and location where his beheading took place. people who think differently than us and subject. They have elected or rather, been his thinking led to the a thought that “Hey! speak to your very soul. Paul went through this so that he could learning to listen deeply. selected, to serve their Father in the time I bet this is not the first time this has hap - Women have also joined the organiza - present the church as mature. Did you And giving up the idea that church is an they have left here on this earth. pened!” tion and now have a central and important know that is the goal of the church’s min - easy ride in a Falcon 7X. When we do, we The Gideons is an International To make a long story short, this part in this mission. They are rudimentary istry? That you and I become mature in might grow up. And we might get the Organization designed to spread the led to him purchasing and placing bibles in to the success of the Gideons. Their dedi - Christ? gospel to the people who need it most. Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the those locations beginning with that one cation, industriousness, and love are an The word “mature” is sometimes trans - Even if we have to make an extra stop or world. lonely hotel room. That’s how Gideon essential portion of all that is known as lated “complete” or “perfect.” But what it two along the way. We do this at school commencements, Bibles began being placed in hotels. Gideon. We will be relating some of these means is that we are transformed into the – By Rick Brown; graduations, hospitals, hotels and motels, After answering questions of curious wonderful testimonies in future editions. likeness of Jesus. rickbrown1Life2Love.com state, city and county fairs and other areas folks, he acquired “brothers” (and now sis - For now, if the Lord is touching your where citizens gather. ters) who shared the same biblically based soul as you read, please join us. It all started several years ago, when a desires: to ensure that God’s Word was For information please call 816-738- travelling salesman found himself alone, in available to all who would seek it, and even 5598 or 816-600-1469. an ordinary motel room, and in need to those who might not. scriptural guidance. As a result of this initial incentive, –By Dr. Joseph Yacaginsky Alas! There was none. Gideons was born.

CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE ingness of their political and media foes to satisfaction in the success of their assault as a warning that anyone — even the take apart the reputation of a respected on Kavanaugh, what they’re doing could most seemingly clean-cut, unimpeach - establishment figure as an indication that very well reinforce Trump’s grip on his able figure — can be caught up in any remaining restraints on political com - party and make it more likely that our unprovable Me Too charges that can’t be bat must now be ignored. If that happens, politics are permanently remade in his effectively rebutted. But partisans may see what the Democrats are doing to image. it very differently. Kavanaugh could be a seminal moment Members of the Senate may take in our political history in which Trump- – JONATHAN S. TOBIN — Feinstein’s skullduggery as just revenge for style politics become the rule, rather than Jonathan S. Tobin is editor in chief of Garland’s treatment. But many ordinary an exception. JNS.org and a contributor to National Republicans will likely interpret the will - As much as Democrats may take grim Review. @jonathans_tobin 8 • October 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

Adoptive father of 6 wows America’s Got Talent judges The Mission Field in OUR Adoptive father of 6 wows America’s Got Talent judges When Michael Ketterer walked on Own Neighborhoods stage to audition for America’s Got Too often we think that the mis - granted. That’s why coming along Talent, he had no idea what would hap - sion field in some far off country. side these organizations is crucial. pen next. We forget about the need happen - Without new foster parents or The pediatric nurse and part-time ing in our backyards. Children, additional resources for organiza - worship leader blew the audience away through no fault of their own, con - tions like Show-Me, many of these with a soulful rendition of “To Love tinue to be caught in the crossfire kids’ childhoods will be spent Somebody” by Bee Gees. of a broken world, left absent of bouncing from place to place try - Executive producer and judge Simon any parents or rel - ing to find the help Cowell was so impressed by Letterer’s atives able to take they so desper - performance and obvious talent, he care of them. 74.2M children in US ately need. In their gave him the coveted golden buzzer — Across Kansas 427,910 in Foster Care mission at Show- which will send him straight to the live and Missouri, the Me, the Whitefield shows for a chance to win $1 million. need for loving, kids learn one of “That was like — that’s like the stable homes and families has the most important lessons: as dream right?” Ketterer said in an inter - never been greater or more criti - Christians, we are ALL called to view. “Simon Cowell is just a great guy chance at life when the Ketterers took we’ve been able to be front row to so cal. missions – to reflect God’s love to and so for him to tell me that I did a him in. many miraculous things that have As of September 2017, there those around us. But, missions great job and hit the golden buzzer and Ketterer and his wife decided to taken place,” Ketterer said. were more than 6,500 kids on both can simply be doing the ordinary to give me that hug, it meant the world.” adopt after she nearly died while giving Those miracles include their son sides of the state line in the KC things we do for ourselves – like But it wasn’t the money Letterer was birth to their daughter. Rodrigo, whose cerebral palsy was sup - metro area in Foster Care with cooking a meal, sharing our thinking about when he received a “We weren’t going to go through that posed to leave him blind, mute, and thousands less available foster resources, planting flowers, or standing ovation on the talent show. He again,” he shared. unable to form relationships. homes. Only a few lucky ones are watching a child – to help others. was thinking about his six young chil - It wasn’t long before their little girl Today he can see, eat, love, and is able to find the family and commu - God does not require a unique skill dren, most of whom he and his wife began to have dreams of three young even learning to walk. nity of support they need from indi - set, only a willing heart. Right Ivey adopted. boys. “I want people to look at me and see vidual foster parents, ministries now, there are hurting children in “I’d love to get a house for my fami - “After two years of those repetitive my family and be inspired and become like Show-Me, or other similar our neighborhoods who need ly,” he explained. “I want to get a house dreams we started to pay attention,” a healthy foster family, or in some way organizations. Here, they are fed, someone they can trust to show that’s really handicap accessible for my Ketterer said. give a part of their lives to these kids,” housed, educated and given loving them Christ’s love through a family. son.” Pay attention they did. The couple Ketterer said. environments in which to thrive– His son Rodgrigo has cerebral palsy, a decided to adopt five children and their He also wants to raise awareness things that most of us take for Is that someone, YOU? result of severe physical abuse as a child. lives have never been the same since. about pediatric mental health, his spe - He, like his other siblings, got a new “Because we said ‘yes’ to adopting, cialty as a nurse. “There’s still such a huge stigma around that,” he explained. “Mental health is not always the same and a lot of time the parents are the ones who get blamed.” Ketterer hopes his story will inspire fathers everywhere to love their chil - dren, even if it means sacrificing some of their dreams. For him, it was sacrific - ing his dream of pursuing music full- time. “When my children came into my life I had to learn what it looked like to lay that down..to lay my own dreams down,” he shared. Yet, Ketterer believes it’s critical for Ever y child deser ves a lo ving , c aring home . A family the y c an c all their o wn. children to watch their fathers work A plac e wher e the y b elong . With p eople who will b e ther e f or them alw ays. hard to achieve their dreams, even if that dream looks different than before. “That will only inspire your own children…They’ll say, ‘If my dad is doing it then why can’t I?'” It’s a message that rings true for Ketterer and his children today. The soft-spoken singer has been practicing regularly for his big day on the live stage. When he gets there, he plans on just being himself regardless of what they see as his talent. “When you’re real and honest… thats not a scary thing,” Ketterer said. l www.adoptKS kids .or g l 877-457-5430 Adopt K ansas K ids w or ks t o c onnec t f ost er and appr oved adoptiv e families with childr en thr oughout K ansas who need adoption. This ser vic e is pr ovided b y the K ansas Childr en ’s S er vic e L eague thr ough a c on tr ac t with the –By Emily Jones Kansas D epar tmen t f or Childr en and F amilies (DCF). Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______October 2018 • 9 Firefighter adopt baby he delivered on emergency call By Leonardo Blair

A firefighter who was praying for a third child with his wife had his prayers answered when he was allowed to adopt a baby girl he delivered during an emer - gency call. Now, six years after Marc Hadden of Myrtle Beach, S.C., helped deliver the baby he and his wife, Rebecca, say she continues to be a blessing in their lives. "I will never forget that day. It was a day when a lot of things came full circle," Hadden told CNN. A call had been made about a woman who was experiencing severe abdominal pain. When they got to the scene they realized the woman was in labor and she gave birth in the back of the ambulance. "It was a pretty serious call for us," he Our Adoption Story told Today. "We got her on some oxygen, My name is Stacey Cowan and my hus - end up getting reintegrated back to their started some IVs, and literally as we were band’s name is Jerry. We have 12 kids all bio family, for us it was only natural to getting ready to leave the parking lot in together, (his, mine and those we have adopt them. the ambulance my partner said, 'We're adopted.) I believe adoption has made our family about to deliver a baby right here.' We had his wife about the newborn her response call Gracie. Right now, we only have 7 of them that stronger and closer in ways. It takes the no time to prepare. Before we could do was: "Can we keep her?" "To see my wife's face light up when we still live at home. Paul is 15 (Jerry’s son), entire family, extended family as well to anything — we hadn't even cut her It was perfect timing. The Haddens, brought Gracie home. I can't even begin then Marshall 14, Alexus 10, Hailey 7, make it all work. We are lucky in that our clothes — Gracie came right out. who had two sons at the time, were look - to tell you. ..." Hadden told CNN. MaKayla 7, Chance 5 and Hayden 2 1/2 ENTIRE family has embraced each and Immediately she was handed to me." ing to adopt a third child because they Gracie, who is now 6, is a budding (who are all adopted.) Marshall, Alexus every one of the kids with open arms into "We went from caring for one patient were unable to have more children. gymnast and soccer player. Her older and Hailey are all half siblings. They are our family. to two: the woman and the baby," he told "We had prayed about it for so long," brothers Will, 15, and Parker, 13, made Jerry’s sister’s children. MayKayla, Chance I feel as if we have an even stronger CNN. the firefighter said. "We wanted to adopt her a part of the family from the moment and Hayden are also half siblings. family bond then we did before. We can While he was at the hospital on Nov. because we were unable to have more their parents brought her home. We adopted Chance first in Feb. of definitely say adoption is very near and 14, 2011, the day Grace was born, Hadden kids. We always dreamed of adopting a Her family has already told her about 2016. With Marshall, Alexus and Hailey dear to us. We now have 6 beautiful kids learned the woman who gave birth may little girl." the story of her birth and they plan to being adopted in June of 2016. MaKayla that we love with all our heart that we have been homeless and she wanted to Two days after her birth, Hadden and make sure she fully understands how she and Hayden were just adopted this wouldn’t have, had we not adopted them. give the child up for adoption. his wife took her home from the hospital. came into their lives as she grows older. month. Through adoption kids that may not have Hadden told doctors he would like to In March 2012 they were given full cus - "She knows the entire story, but we It all started when we originally had had a family and home of their own, now be baby Grace's father, and when he told tody of the child they now affectionately know we'll have to reinforce it as she Marshall and Alexus in 2010, back when do. We couldn’t even imagine our life becomes older and becomes more cog - they first were placed in foster care. We without them in it. weren’t foster parents at that time as they In the end, everyone is great! We had nizant of everything around her," were just in family placement with us. the kids in placement with us for such a Hadden told CNN. Once they got reintegrated with their long time that them being adopted isn’t "She's a special person," he said. "We mom, we kicked around the idea of taking much different than what it was before, at know it and she knows it." the MAPP classes and becoming foster least not for them. For us we know that The Myrtle Beach Fire Department parents. they are now officially forever our chil - named Hadden Firefighter of the Year in We really liked the aspect of being able dren. When MaKayla found out we finally 2011 when Gracie was born. At 48, he is to help kids until they could return to had a court date to finalize the adoptions now retired from the department and their homes. We knew we could offer she was so excited, jumping up and down works on a volunteer basis. them love, structure and the stability they with a huge smile on her face! "Every day I look forward to waking need. So we signed up with TFI, took the We have heard so many of our her up, getting her ready for school, then classes and became a licensed foster home friends/family say they would love to picking her up later on," said Hadden. "I December of 2011. We got our very first adopt or do foster care, but say they not am living the best days of my life. She foster kids (a brother and sister) the same sure they would be good at it. ANYONE contributed to all of our lives." day we got our foster care license, which that has a love for children can foster or just happened to be two days before adopt. We aren’t perfect parents. Christmas. S We make mistakes and do the wrong o I called my two grown daughters, thing at times. But that is no different gave them some money, and sent them than it is with any other family. It has been shopping for Christmas gifts!!! We never a blessing for us and I wouldn’t change it had planned on adopting when we started for anything in the world. 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Check Out Our Newly Redesigned, Mobile-ready Breaking-news Website. 10 • October 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice ‘Great Awakening’ coming, say music artists Bethel Music, the contem - school, too, they give you porary Christian music the freedom to take a risk group based in Redding, and to step out in faith,” Calif., is known for its spon - Wohrle said. “If you fail, you taneous worship style and fail, and you just start back countless online worship over again and try again.” videos streaming all over the One of the things Bethel’s world. founder, Bill Johnson, says “I think God’s going to use is, “I’d rather have wildfire healing in America to lead so than no fire” in response to many people to Jesus,” people who criticize Bethel shared Lindy Conant, who or have been burned by the that are going after the Lord they’re recently started working with charismatic or supernatural move - so passionate about it that I feel Bethel. ment. like that’s what changes our nation Real or fake? Kickstarter “It’s seeing the demonstration of Conant, who recently started – their passion and their hunger.” God that causes salvation, too, working with Bethel, said she was Conant said: “It’s like Jesus needs campaign tackles Shroud which is the greatest miracle. It is drawn to the “unapologetic pres - to be re-introduced to a whole gen - The Shroud of Turin, believed standing about these exciting sci - someone giving their soul to Jesus ence of God” and “the amount of eration, like He’s not mad at you. by many to be the burial cloth of entific advances, the Kickstarter and surrendering their life to Jesus. people that get healed” in God’s He’s not up there waiting to strike Jesus discovered after his resurrec - Campaign for the Shroud Center That’s what I love about Bethel — presence. you with a lightning bolt. He is a tion, is attracting new attention in of Southern California will help they create space for God to move For her, spontaneous worship God of love. For God so loved the Southern California from experts fund four new initiatives this fall: in miracles.” can only happen if you don’t fear world that He sent His son, and across the scientific, medical, and Conant and two other worship man more than you fear God. It’s now Jesus wants to send us with faith communities. To fast-track 1. Mobile Exhibit. The Shroud leaders – Josh Baldwin and Bethany something Conant said is all that same love to reach a genera - four new initiatives on what may Center is creating a full-size Wohrle – were recently interviewed throughout the Bible, but is often tion…that’s where I go we’re all be the most studied and contro - mobile scientific and artistic ahead of their final night of their overlooked: “The whole purpose is missionaries…Jesus said as the versial historical relic of all time, exhibit to bring this expansive tour in New York City and on the to illuminate Jesus.” Father sent me so I am sending the Shroud Center of Southern story to schools, churches, and heels of their second annual And all three leaders agreed that you…OK, well, that’s pretty gang - California has just launched an community organizations. “Heaven Come Conference” in spontaneous worship is more of a ster if that’s the truth.” innovative Kickstarter Campaign. Dallas, that had close to 6,000 peo - team sport, including each one of An encounter with Bethel Is the Shroud of Turin fake or is 2. ShroudCenter.com – The ple in attendance and many the musicians, not to mention the And that’s been one of Baldwin’s it real? Over the last 15 years, sig - Shroud Center is expanding the described as “life-changing.” reaction from the crowd, more so favorite things about the tour. He nificant technological advances ShroudCenter.com website to Third Great Awakening than just one person. They’ve seen sees it as a “reintroduction to the have provided experts with new become the No. 1 destination for The group had just left Boston, spontaneous moments speak to gospel and Jesus,” where people can tools to test remarkable theories learning about the Shroud. 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It’s been power - God that causes salvation, too, extended time for worship, where the Shroud Center will—for current museum home, located at ful every night…we would stop [in which is the greatest miracle – is the singers and band members will many—enhance the powerful the Santiago Retreat Center in worship] and they would lead.” someone giving their soul to Jesus break into spontaneous worship intellectual exercise on the history Orange County, Calif. Every 12 It’s something the worship lead - and surrendering their life to Jesus either at the beginning, end or and science of the shroud. For oth - months, over 10,000 students ers are used to experiencing when – that’s what I love about Bethel is middle of the song. For those unfa - ers, this in-depth review will ignite receive a hands-on, interactive they travel to other nations, but they create space for God to move miliar with spontaneous worship, a deeply-moving spiritual experi - shroud presentation. they said they’re starting to see that in miracles…” it may seem like it’s choreographed ence. But after many years of sci - kind of hunger for God’s presence Next year, Bethel’s third “Heaven or planned, but that’s just a testa - entific study on the origins of the 4. Symposiums at Cathedral in the United States. Come Conference” is happening at ment to how easy it is for Bethel. tattered burial cloth, August Cultural Center. The Shroud “It felt like we were tapping into two locations, Los Angeles in May Although he grew up in the Accetta, M.D., a Southern Center will also be hosting special an old well,” Conant passionately and Dallas in August, with Pastors church, Baldwin said the risk of California physician, is convinced events featuring international said. “We need another Great Jentezen Franlkin and Steven spontaneous worship never really it’s no hoax. experts and their research on the Awakening, and it came out of this Furtick. goes away, but he added he “feels “It’s absurd to think that God Shroud of Turin. The first sympo - region for the Second Great “I’m excited to see what that’s more comfortable” in it now gave us this image of his Son on sium will be Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, Awakening.” going to do in the United States,” “knowing that the Lord’s going to the shroud,” said Dr. Accetta. “But at 9 a.m., with shroud expert and Baldwin, who sang his new single Wohrle said. meet you there.” I believe there’s more evidence for author, Ian Wilson. “Stand in Your Love,” which comes “We are ripe for a Great Wohrle added that Bethel’s cul - the authenticity of the shroud out next month, backed her up. Awakening,” Conant said. “There ture makes it a place where that’s than any other single relic in histo - To participate in the Kickstarter “It does feel like we’re on edge, are so many stadium events now. It possible. ry.” Campaign, visit: like something’s about to break and was not this way 10 years ago … “I think coming from Bethel, The Shroud of Turin, a 14-foot kickstarter.com/projects/shroud - there’s about to be another big there really is something happen - and having the leadership that we piece of ancient cloth that appears center/california-shroud-of-turin- awakening,” Baldwin said. “I feel ing, and I think Jesus is leading it have, gives us the authority to step to have been wrapped around the center like the younger generation – mil - … filling stadiums, I think it moves into things that we would never do front and back of a male body, fea - lennials – sometimes can get a bad the heart of God and it causes peo - on our own, and so I feel like the tures a mysterious 3D image. 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Washburn: 286-0227 HARVESTER'S PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - every be greatly known, undeniably revealed, vastly followed CAPITOL MIDWEEK FARMERS MARKET – Wed. 7:30am- [email protected] . walks. 785-267-0738 [email protected] and lavishly honored in Kansas. We're asking each noon, May 16-Oct. 10, Jackson & 10th. No market on second Sat., takes place at Christian Lord Ministries, https://www.facebook.com/events/1022466951237315/, THE BERRYTON PICKERS - First Sat. of ea. month, 7- 2421 SE California. Call 266-4979. region of the state to bring a cup of seeds from their July 4th. 9pm, Berryton Baptist Church. Bring snacks, have fun! GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL - Oct. 6, 11-3pm. Sts. Peter & crops. www.cultureshield.com for more information COUNTRY AND BALLROOM DANCING - Thursdays 6- FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Paul Orthodox Church, 2516 SW Huntoon. Dinners $16, GRAND O’ OPRY - 2nd & 4th Saturday, 6:30PM-pre- Sundays at 10am sharp, at Oakland Church of the MEDICARE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR – Oct. 2, 9, 11, 18, 9pm. Croco Hall. Info: Edwina 379-9538 or 478-4760. desserts and baklava $1-4. For info and pre-orders: 23 & 30; 2pm. Learn the basics of Medicare and all its show, 7PM showtime, Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, 301 Nazarene: 900 block of NE Oakland, followed by church 785-221-1563 SHEPHERDS CENTER LINE DANCING GROUP - meets S Hickory, Ottawa KS. Ph. 785-214-0013 services at 10:45am with Pastor John Menkveld - which options. Seminars are designed for those becoming eli - 2nd & 4th Thur, 2-4 at First UMC, 6th & Topeka. Park is in turn followed at noon by The Hope House FREE CITYWIDE FALL CAMPMEETING – Oct. 7-12, 7pm. City gible for Medicare and those considering making a on the WEST side & use the WEST door. Immediately KANSAS PRAIRIE PICKERS – Fourth Sun. ea. Month, Wide Fall Campmeeting with Evangelist Chad change. Seminar will be held at the Heart Center at 929 1pm, Auburn Commu-nity Center. Foot-stomping, hand- Community Food & Clothing Banks. inside, turn left & walk the ramp to the library, then left MacDonald. Sunday, 10:30am & 6pm, Monday, 7pm @ SW Mulvane. For info or to sign up: centuryinsur - to elevator. Push [B] for fellowship hall 785-249-3258. . clapping tunes. Concessions available FIRST WEDNESDAY WESLEY CAFE – First Wed., Family of God Church, 1231 NW Eugene St., Tuesday & anceagencyks.com or 270-4593 or info@century- SPECKS SUNDAY FUNDAY JAM - Every Sunday 7-11pm, 6:15pm, Susanna Wesley UMC, 7433 SW 29th. A wor - Wednesday, 7pm Topeka Harvest Foursquare, 522 SW health.com. Snacks & beverages provided. SHEPHERDS CENTER HHHS WALKING GROUP - meets Specks Bar and Grill, 21st and Mission. Musicians / ship service will follow at 7:00. 785-478-3697 or Polk, Thursday & Friday, In God’s House, 1616 NE 2nd & 4th Thur, 9:30-11 at HHHS, 21st & Belle.Entrance Bands of all ages and genres welcome! Family Friendly www.swumc.org/wesley-cafe-sign-up1.html . Seward. For info: 785-234-1111 or for walkers is on WEST side. To walk a shelter dog call and Dog Friendly when held outside. Food available. FIRST SATURDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET – 7:30 AM - miraclerevivalfire.com FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS Kelsey: 233-7325. PIANIST DANIEL HSU – Sept. 30, 3pm. Episcopal 10:00 AM, Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church, [email protected] SHEPHERDS CENTER PICKLEBALL GROUP - plays Mon. NOTO MARKET ON FIRST FRIDAYS – NOTO arts district. Cathedral, 701 SW 8th. $10 general admission, $5 stu - 6020 SE 44th C5Alive “PASTOR APPRECIATION” LUNCHEON – Oct. & Wed. Mon. at Countryside UMC, 32nd & Burlingame, Arts, antiques, fine crafts, flea market dents, 12 and under are free. “WHY NOT WEDNESDAY” - every Wednesday 6:10 - 11, 11:30-1, at Great Overland Station, featuring Jimmy from 3-5. Park on the NORTH side & use the furthest SAVING DEATH ROW DOGS ADOPTION BOOTH - Every WEST door. Follow the hallway to gym. On Wed. at First MARY JAMES - Oct. 3, 7pm, Family of God Church, 1231 7:30pm from Sep 5 through December 5, Susanna Dodd of PastorServe. All area pastors are invited to Sat., 11am - 2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker. Some NW Eugene St. Award-wining Country Gospel Artist. Wesley United Methodist Church, 7433 SW 29th St. For attend free, to be prayed over and receive gift bags. Free. [email protected] (785) 234-1111 children three years through 6th grade (as of Sep 1). • Cost: $10 for C5 members & first-time guests who Explore the Bible, cooking, games, missions, art, sci - RSVP, $12 at the door SING! NATION CITY TOUR KRISTYN GETTY & KEITH – ence, storytelling/drama. Free program. Children can join Oct. 5, 7pm. Fellowship Bible Church, 6800 SW 10th St. at any time during the session. hot meal at 5:30. 478- • $15 for non-members & repeat guests. CELLISIMO CELLO DUO – Oct. 6, 7:30pm. White Concert 3697 [email protected]. • Please RSVP to [email protected], so we know how Hall, Washburn University. $28. For tickets or info: 785- HOE-DOWN - Sept. 29, 4-6:30pm. Kansas Ave UMC, much food is needed! 408-1877 or facebook.com/topekacca 1029 N Kansas Ave. Music and dance shows featuring Open to the public – Put POWER in your life with great FAMILY CONCERT NIGHT – Oct. 7, 6-7:15pm. Topeka the Heartstrings duo group, Washburn Dancing Blues, food, great speakers and great company! Invite a friend Baptist Church, 4500 SW Gage Blvd. Bluegrass style and more. Free hot dogs, chips, sodas, children’s activi - to join you! music by Wissman Family. ties, games, and door prizes. Bring lawn chairs. SAVE THE DATE: Nov. 8, 11:30-1, C5Alive POWER HILLSONG WORSHIP “THERE IS MORE” TOUR – Oct. 100th ANNIVERSARY SERVICES – Sept. 30, 8:30-11am. Luncheon 18, 7pm. Midland, 1228 Main St. $32 general admis - Elmont Methodist Church, 6635 NW Church Lane. 75TH ANNIVERSARY & OPEN HOUSE – Oct. 13, 6-8pm, sion, $49 premium seating, $28 groups of ten or more. Coffee and doughnuts will take place from 8:30 to 9:20 Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene, 730 SW Fairlawn. For info: 855-484-1991 or premierproductions.com a.m., followed by a worship service at 9:30 a.m. and a Displays of the church history. At 8pm, a multigenera - CLASSICAL CELLO AND PIANO RECITAL – Oct. 18, potluck luncheon with the sharing of memories at 11 tional choir practice will take place. An anniversary wor - 7:50pm. Manhattan Arts Center, 1520 Poyntz Ave. Dr. a.m. Those planning to attend the luncheon are asked ship service will be held at 10am Sunday, Oct. 14, with Anne Clark, cello, and Alicia Willard, piano, will perform to bring a dish to share. Dessert will be provided. former pastors scheduled to speak. A church picnic will Sonatas by Francoeur, Franck, Rachmaninoff, and FALL SOUP SUPPER AND BAKE SALE – Oct. 6, 4-7pm. follow at noon Paganini's "Variazioni di Bravura." It will be taped live. Berryton United Methodist Church, 7010 SE Berryton Rd. 70TH BIRTHDAY BANQUET – Oct. 13, 5pm, Faith Temple $8 adult, $3 children 12 and under. For info and tickets: Freewill donations. Church, 1162 SW Lincoln Ave. Commemorating Dr. manhattanarts.org. 785-537-4420 FALL SOUP SUPPER AND BAKE SALE – Oct. 6, 4 - 7pm, Sandra K. West-Lassiter’s “70th” birthday! Dr. West- DANNY GOKEY AND TAUREN WELLS – Oct. 27, 7pm, Berryton United Methodist Church, 7010 S.E. Berryton Lassiter is founder of the International Academy Bright TPAC. The “Hope Encounter” concert tour with special Rd. Homemade chili and vegetable soup; relish tray, Stars. Tickets are $70 for diamond level and $35 for guest Riley Clemmons. Tickets start at $25. crackers and cornbread; cookies; and a drink. Freewill platinum level. Proceeds will benefit the Sandra K. www.topekaperformingarts.org. donation, carry-outs available by 3:30 pm. Lassiter Bright Stars Scholarship ORGANIST BRIAN MATHIAS – Oct. 28, 2:30pm. First FALL BAZAAR - Oct. 6, 7:30am-12pm. Shawnee Heights FALL FESTIVAL – Oct. 13, 3-6pm, Highland Park United Presbyterian Church, 817 SW Harrison. United Methodist Church. For info: 785-383-7738 Methodist Church, 2914 S.E. Michigan Ave. FALL FESTIVAL – Oct. 6, 11am - 2pm, Highland Heights DUNKERFEST FALL FESTIVAL – Oct. 13, 8am, Topeka Christian Church, 29th & Tecumseh. Bingo, Cake Walk, Church of the Brethren, 3201 NW Rochester Road. SPECIAL CHURCH EVENTS Face Painting, Bible Story-telling, Bounce House, Lunch Celebrating the church’s 125th Anniversary. Meals SENIOR FIT & FUN PROGRAM - every Mon., Wed., & Fri., and more! 785-379-5642. Free event. served through the day. Food, games, flea market, spe - 1:30pm, Rolling Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW FALL FEST – Oct. 6, 5-7pm, Grace Bible Church, 4021 cial goods vendors, Country Store. Demonstrations: Hiawatha Place (US Hwy 75 & NW 46th St.) 785-286- Forging, cider press, noodle and pie making, pumpkin 14 • September 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Sat. adoption booths are held at PetSmart, 2020 SW Shawnee Shelter House 1. Free. For info: 913-831- farmers in the fields and the foods on our tables. 33 crisis. We will outline the heart of this ministry at Open to the public – Put POWER in your life with Westport Dr. Updates at savingdeathrowdogs.com 3888 farms along the Kaw River Valley. www.kawvalleyfarm - Lifeline and what it means to be a host family. great food, great speakers and great company! SLIDERDAYS – 12-1pm, Jayhawk Theatre, 720 SW RABC 27TH 5K RUN/WALK FUNDRAISER - Sept. 29, 7- tour.org [email protected], 785/843-7058 ext 105 Register at lifelinechild.org/events Invite a friend to join you! Jackson. Join us every third Saturday for Line 11am. Topeka West HS, 2001 SW Fairlawn rd. $20-35. KANSAS ENERGY EFFICIENCY EXPO 2018 – Oct. 05, FALL FESTIVAL – Oct. 20, 8am-6:30pm; and Oct. 21, SAVE THE DATE: Nov. 8, 11:30-1, C5Alive POWER Dancing!! Cost: Free-will donation!! 50% of your For info and registration: [email protected] 9am-3pm, Kansas State Capitol 8am-12:30pm, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Luncheon donation will be applied to the renovation of the THE GREAT TOPEKA BIKE FEST – Sep. 30, 9am, 39TH ANNUAL APPLE FESTIVAL - Oct. 6-7, 10-5pm. Church, 216 N.E. Branner. Vendors with Avon, jewelry, CONCERNED WOMEN FOR AMERICA MEETING - Join Jayhawk Theatre. Kansas State Capitol. A celebration of the two- Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site, 124 NW candles, essential oils, Thirty-One Bags, Scentsy, other concerned individuals to pray and unite in action DOWNTOWN TOPEKA FARMERS MARKET - Saturday's wheeled machine. Group Rides. NoWhere BMX stunt Fillmore. $5-10. Arts and crafts, rail ride hand car Tupperware, Watkins, purses, handmade crafts, quilts, for Shawnee Co. and our Nation. For info about through Nov., 7:30am-noon, 12th & Harrison. The show. Children's Bike Races and Helmet give-aways. rides, food, petting zoo, etc. For info: 785-251-6991 religious items, Christmas decorations and home - monthly meetings: 785-260-5659 or ks.cwfa.org. made goodies. 785-409-4475. [email protected]. open-air market is full of fresh fruits and vegetables, Food trucks. Topeka Metro Bikes and so much more! LIFE CHAIN – Oct. 7, 2 to 3:30 p.m. at 29th & HEAT UP TOPEKA - Free fitness classes; learn and herbs, arts & crafts, flower, home-baked goods more. 785-730-8615 www.biketopeka.com California, 21st & Washburn, 21st & Wanamaker. For GRAND OPENING – Oct. 22, 1316 SW Western. You build healthy social & eating habits. Held at Trinity MOTHER TERESA’S FARMERS MARKET - Saturdays [email protected] info call Bibi Zweig 785- 969-2706 Can Begin Again/You Can Begin Again Too of Topeka Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st St. Florence 8:30-11:30am, Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic OCT. CYCLING EVENTS – Various cycle rides are announces the opening of a 10-unit apartment build - Crittenton: 785-233-0516 www.flocritkansas.org FAMILY HISTORY CELEBRATION - Oct. 7, 1-4pm. ing. YCBA/YCBAT is an organization that provides two Church 2014 NW 46th St. offered by Kansas Cyclist. For details: www.kansascy - Topeka Genealogical Society, 2717 SE Indiana Ave. Sunday: 4-5pm Yoga clist.com/ years of housing, life skills training and case manage - Monday: 12:12:45pm Kickbox Fusion TOPEKA FOLK DANCERS CLASSES - Sundays, 2-4pm, Information on researching your family history, light ment to young women aged of 18-25 who are aging 2637 SE 41st St. Dances from 20 countries. No part - OCT. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES – Various outdoor events refreshments and door prizes. For info: 785-233-5762 Monday: 5:30-6:15pm STRONG by Zumba out of the foster care system, as well as young women Monday: 6:15-7:00pm Pilates Fusion ners or experience necessary. No fee. 215-0968. and activities in Kansas. www.tgstopeka.org who lack family support and are homeless, in domes - www.getoutdoorskansas.org/calendar Tuesday: 12-12:45pm Yoga SQUARE DANCE LESSONS - Saturdays starting HARBOR FAMILIES TRAINING – Oct. 9, 5:00 pm to tic violent relationships, prostitution, drug addictions Tuesday: 5:30-6:15pm Zumba September 15th, 10:30am to 12:30pm, Fellowship Hall HAUNTED WOODS – Oct. every Fri. & Sat. night, 8- 8:00 pm, Lifeline’s Kansas Office, 2041 SW McAlister and/or incarceration. 720-300-0029 Tuesday: 6:15-7:00pm Cardio Interval of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st Street. 11pm, Forest Park, 3158 SE 10th St. We’ve partnered Ave. Llive training opportunity to be equipped to pro - www.youcanbeginagain.org Wednesday: 12-12:45pm Kickboxing Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Dancers come with the Boy Scouts of America and the Army to pro - vide short-term care to children and how to serve their ARTISTS WITH INSIGHT – Oct. 26, 6:30-8:30pm, Thursday: 12-12:45pm Pilates join in FREE dance lessons lead by a certified caller of duce “Topeka Haunted Woods”. This event includes a parents experiencing a crisis. Register at Signs of Life Bookstore, 722 Mass St., Lawrence. Thursday: 5:30-6:15pm Cardio Interval 20+ years. Questions: 272-2620. guided ½-mile hike through the old growth forest, 3 lifelinechild.org/events Silent Art Auction benefiting Insight Women’s Center. Thursday: 6:15-7:00pm Zumba escape rooms designed by Keynundrum, a Zombie TOPEKA FOLK DANCERS CLASSES - Sundays, 2-4pm, CRISIS RESPONSE TRAINING – Oct. 10, 11, & 12, 8am BONE APPETIT – Oct. 27, 5-7pm. Prairie Band Casino. Friday: 12-12:45pm Cardio Strength 2637 SE 41st St. Dances from 20 countries. No part - Laser Tag adventure, and food trucks. 234-8024 – 5pm, Northland Christian Church, 3102 Topeka Blvd. Saturday: 9:00-9:45am Cardio Remix TopekaHauntedWoods.com Hosted by Helping Hands Humane Society. Live, silent, ners or experience necessary. No fee. 215-0968. K-LOVE Radio is offering a crisis training event includ - and wine auctions, as well as the opportunity to meet TOPEKA TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB - 3rd Sun. of each HEALTHY STEPS MONTHLY MEETUP – Mar. 6 – Dec. 4, TAX PREP CLASSES – H&R Block offers classes Mon, ing courses such as: Understanding Suicide, and adoptable pets. Lots of fun, including humorist Devin month except May, Sep. & Dec., 7pm, Papan’s Landing West Ridge Mall.Mall walking; log each time you walk Wed, Fri 6-9 pm (begins 10/3); Tues, Thur 6-9 pm; Strategic Response to Crisis. Come learn how to help Henderson Auction Donations & Sponsorships needed: Senior Center, 618 NW Paramore St. Family – at the kiosk near the lower level, northwest mall Sat 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Classes held at 1947 SW those effected by disaster! bottles of wine, silent and live auction donations; con - Memberships include children & grandchildren up to entrance. Each visit gives you another entry into Gage. Veterans, military & wives take the class for COMMUNITY YARD SALES – Oct. 12-13, 8am, South tact Justin Brokar at (785) 233-7325 or justinb@hhh - 18 yrs. A place to meet friends to discuss all aspects monthly prize drawings. Monthly Meetups 9-10am, free. Call for details 785-272-5577 or email Robbie Village mobile home park, just east of 45th & Topeka stopeka.org. For tickets go to Eventbrite, or skip the of Metal Detecting, club business, plus socializing & First Tuesday of every month - special speakers, free Arney at [email protected] Blvd. online fees and purchase your will-call tickets over the entertainment. blood pressure checks and prize drawings. Mall TOPEKA SWING DANCE LESSONS - Oct. 4, 11 & 18, 7- MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR – Oct. 13 & 14, 9am- phone by calling (785) 233-7325 or visit the Gift Shop DEAF WORSHIP SERVICE – 3rd Sun., 3pm, Faith Walking hours:Mon-Sat 7am. - 9pm; Sun 11am - 6pm 8:30pm. Jayhawk Theatre. $5. Wear shoes that will 5pm, Kansas Expocentre. $15 and up. For info: 235- inside HHHS. Lutheran Church, 17th & Gage. Also, every Sun. TOPEKA ACAPELLA UNLIMITED AUDITIONS – Any allow you to slide. No partner or prior dance experience 1986 DODGE FOR A CAUSE – Oct. 27, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, 9:30am service is interpreted. is needed. For info:785-233-4295 Monday 7pm, at Seaman Community Church, SCIENCE IS A BLAST FOR BROWNIES – Oct. 13, 8:30- Western Hills Church 2900 SW Auburn Rd. Dodgeball FAMILY EXPERIENCE (FX) – Every Sun., 6:01pm, Fellowship Hall, 2036 NW Taylor. More female singers FAMILY MOVE NIGHT – Oct. 5, 7pm. Topeka Lutheran 2:30pm. Forest Park, 3158 SE 10th St. $15. The tournament benefitting Harbor Families ministry! Get a Fairlawn Church of Nazarene, 730 Fairlawn Rd. A time are needed to sing four part acapella harmonies. School, 701 SW Roosevelt St. Scavenger hunt and con - Midnight Science Club team together and get ready to battle it out for the of high intensity, action packed, skit mania, worship Come be our guest any Monday night. Topeka Acapella cessions before “Wreck It Ralph” movie begins at (www.midnightscienceclub.com) is coming to Topeka championship title! Register at lifelinechild.org/events music all centered around the word of God for 45 min - Unlimited is a Chapter of Sweet Adelines, 7:45. Free. Bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets. For to work with Brownies on their Home Scientist Badge. RUNNING DEAD 5K – Oct. 27, Main Gates of the utes. A free family worship event. For info: Emily Moore, International. Call Cindy Patton at 785-640-7403 for info: 785-357-0382 or [email protected] For info: midnightscienceclub.com Kansas City Renaissance Festival. Kansas's most 272-6322 or [email protected]. more information. RIBS AND BIBS MUSIC FESTIVAL - Oct. 5-7. Heartland NORTH TOPEKA FALL PARADE – Oct. 13, 11am, North zombie-rific event! Sign up as a human and race to LADIES' SMALL GROUP – Every Sun., 6pm, Bethel GRIEFSHARE - Thursdays, 6:30pm Aug 30 - Nov. 15 Motorsports Park, Big and Rich, John Michael Kansas Ave. from Garfield Park to NOTO. Car Show 9- the finish line and escape the Zombie Attack Zones as Baptist Church, 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Studying the at Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church, 7433 Montgomery, and Craig Morgan with others. For info: 11am at Garfield Park. Contact: NOTOMA at 785-350- you fight for your survival. Or join the undead zombie book of Esther, using the DVD series "It's Tough Being S.W. 29th. A Christ-centered program for people who heartlandpark.com (785) 861-7899 6570 or by email at [email protected] hoard that will chase humans (or slowly stalk them, a Woman" by Beth Moore. All welcome. 286-0467. have lost a loved one. Sessions include a video, shar - NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR WALK/5K RUN – Oct as zombies tend to do) through the course. Humans ing of stories, and a free workbook. 785-478-3697 ROME SWEET HOME ITALIAN FESTIVAL - Oct 13, 3 and zombies will battle it out across our wooded BOY'S TRAIL LIFE & AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS 6, Lake Shawnee. Shelter Houses 1 & 2, walk starts at pm, Christ the King Church/School grounds, 25th & TROUPS - Every Mon. 6pm, Cornerstone Comm. Ch., www.griefshare.org 9:30am. Topeka High Drum Line will entertain before course on the beautiful grounds at the Kansas City Wanamaker. 3:00 - Adoration with Wichita Adore Renaissance Festival. http://www.runningdeadkc.com/ 7620 SW 21st. Faith-based scouting programs, age 5- KANSAS CITY RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL - Sep. 1 - Oct. the walk! Register by September 10th to guarantee an Ministries. Outdoor Mass at 4:30pm. The family-ori - 18. Register at cornerstonetopeka.com. 478-2929. 14, 10am-7pm; Weekends only plus Columbus Day and event t-shirt. Registrations taken up to the start of the ented festival runs 5:45-7:30pm, featuring a sit-down TRUNK OR TREAT – Oct. 27, 6:30-8pm. CAGE Labor Day. 628 N 126th St., Bonner Springs, KS. walk! $30 per person. Fundraiser for Doorstep, Inc. Gymnastics, 2925 SW 37th St. Face painting, TOPEKA MANKIND PROJECT – Mondays, 6:30pm, 2112 Italian diner, children’s games, inflatables, food SW Morningside Rd. Supports men in becoming their www.KCRenFest.com. 913-721-2110. www.DoorstepTopeka.org trucks, wine & beer garden, and professional fireworks Halloween crafts and $4 open gym time. Call 266- 4151 to get a trunk or treat space best selves, including physical, mental & emotional GARY’S PUMPKIN PATCH & FALL FESTIVAL – Sept. CLOTHING EXCHANGE – Oct. 6 & 13, 9-12pm. Topeka display at dusk. Festival is free. Raffle ticket health & wellness. Open to any man. Brian Thomas: 21-Oct 29, Fri. - Sat. - Sun., 5991 17th St. Grantville, Free Methodist Church, 3450 SE Indiana Ave. sales/reservations for dinner available at AD ASTRA TOY AND ARTS FAIR – Nov. 3, 11am-6pm. [email protected] or 785-727-9439 KS. 8 Acre Corn Maize, Pig Races, Corn Pit, 2 Jumping ctktopeka.org (pre-sales only.) 273-0710 Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts. The Last Starfighter 14TH ANNUAL KAW VALLEY FARM TOUR – Oct. 6, THE FORCE (Students Taking Action) – 1st Mon. & Pillows, Giant Slides, Animals, and more. Home Made 9am-6pm, and Oct. 7, 10am-6pm, Oz Highland Farm, TOPEKA GEM AND MINERAL SHOW – Oct. 13-14, Ag Movie at 8pm. Cosplay welcome. $5. Curly Fries, Hamburgers, Brats, Turkey Legs, Apple 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, Safe Streets, 2209 SW 29th St. 9839 SW 89th. The farm tour provides fun and inter - Hall at Expocentre. Featuring dealers from around the COMEDY CAFE - Nov. 9, 6:30-8:45pm, Fellowship Committed to being alcohol & drug free. Associate Cider Slushy and more. Admission $12.95; Season active farm experiences, supports local farms and world, demonstrations, kid’s activities, jewelry, cut & Bible Church, 10th & Urish. An evening of fun, food Pass - $27.95 at garysberries.com with like-minded peers, plan activities & get involved introduces individuals of all ages to the many faces of polished stones and more. (delectable desserts) and fellowship while learning in the community. Youth 12-18 invited. 266-4606. KANSAS CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL – Sept. 29, 10am- agriculture in the Kaw Valley. A $10 ticket is good for a more about the Youth for Christ ministry outreach and SPOKEN – Oct. 14, 6pm. Sunflower Ballroom of Capitol HEARTLAND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS – 2nd Mon., 3pm. Downtown Topeka. Free. For info: 785-234-9336 carload both days. Have breakfast on a farm, discover Plaza Hotel, 1717 SW Topeka Blvd. Adoption event pre - its impact here in Topeka. Featuring the comedy of unique artisans, nurseries and greenhouses, pumpkin Michael Joiner. Make reservations or sponsor a table 11:45am-1pm. Promoting neighborhood well-being by KANSAS CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL WINGED FOOT 5K/10K sented by Trash Mountain Project. For info and tickets: mobilizing people, ideas & resources. 233-1365. RUN & 4K WALK - Sept. 29, 8-9:30am. Combat Air patches and wines produced at local vineyards. Pet a 785-246-6845 at www.topekayfc.org/comedy_cafe/ or call 785-232- Museum. $28. For info: 785-862-3303 friendly alpaca, meet a horse that paints or chat with 8296. TOPEKA LINCOLN CLUB – 1st Tue. of month, 7pm, a chicken. The perfect event for friends and families, TWEED RIDE – Oct. 14, 6pm. Registration 1pm, ride Topeka Public Library. Discussing our greatest WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S - Sept. 29, 8-11am. Lake and a great way to make connections between the starts 2pm at Great Overland Station, through down - President, Abraham Lincoln, and his times. The public town & NOTO, dressed in your best MEETINGS & CLASSES is welcome. For info, contact Kirk Nystrom 235-6977. tweed or vintage attire. Topeka Youth C5Alive “POWER” LUNCHEON – Oct. 11, 11:30-1, Project 273-4141. OUR LADY OF THE FAITHFUL – Every 1st Tues., PASTOR APPRECIATION Luncheon at Great Overland 6:30pm Mass followed by Dinner, Most Pure Heart of LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE – Station, featuring Jimmy Dodd of PastorServe. All Mary Catholic Church. A Catholic group for those in Oct. 16. You can check your registra - area pastors are invited to attend free, to be prayed their 20-30s. For info: Michelle Ann 580-3071 or ourla - tion or change it at www.ksvotes.org over and receive gift bags. [email protected]. Facebook: "Ourladyof for the November 6 election • Cost: $10 for C5 members & first-time guests who theFaithful." HARBOR FAMILIES INFO WEBINAR – RSVP, $12 at the door SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Tue., 6:30am, Oct. 17, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Learn • $15 for non-members & repeat guests. Sunrise Optimist Complex, 720 NW 50th St. 246-1291. about the opportunity to provide tem - porary, short-term care to children • Please RSVP to [email protected], so we know how MENNINGER BIBLE CLASSES - Tuesdays 11am-12:30. whose families are in the midst of a much food is needed! Amerus Room, YWCA, 225 West 12th. A new study Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______October 2018 • 15 group for Year One of Flo Menninger’s course on Four KINGDOM ADVISORS TOPEKA AREA STUDY GROUP – with pornography addiction or have had affairs. Video 1st Wednesday of the month, 1pm, Baldwin Methodist Perkins Room Years through the Bible. Read and discuss Genesis 3rd Thu., 11:30am, Northland Christian Church, 3102 & workbook will give you hope for your marriage & Church, 708 Grove… Baldwin City. 3rd Friday of the month, 12 noon, Jayhawk Area through First Kings. Nominal charge for materials. For NW Topeka Blvd. Christian financial professionals: emotional healing. For info: Janet Mitchell, 633-4294. 2nd Monday of the month, 3:30pm, Topeka public Agency on Aging, 2910 SW Topeka Blvd. info call the YWCA at 233-1750 or Clara Gamache at financial planners, accountants, attorney’s & insurance BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE – NE Kansas Chapter library, Anton Rm. 785-408-5433. (The Bible study is also taught on Sat. agents invited. For info: kingdomadvisors.org or Jim (B.A.C.A.) 3rd Sun., 4 pm American Legion, 3800 SE mornings on 101.5 FM radio.) Hanna, [email protected] or 357-6278 x19. 3rd Thursday of the month, 2-3pm, Topeka Library, Michigan. Open to the public. For info: 817-5801. Perkins Room FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Aerie 4319: First & TOPEKA (Downtown) OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Fri., COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS/BEREAVED PARENTS Third Tue. 7pm; Auxiliary: Third & Fourth Tue. month noon, Top of the Tower. Serving the youth of Topeka. 3rd Friday of the month, 12 noon, Jayhawk Area GROUP – Meets 4th Mon. in Formation classroom at Agency on Aging, 2910 SW Topeka Blvd. 6pm, 2941 SE Fremont Street. The Fraternal Order of Anyone welcome. For info: 272-1099 or Most Pure Heart of Mary, 17th & Stone. Discussion Eagles is an international non-profit organization unit - [email protected]. starts 7pm; fellowship & refreshments 8:30. 272-4895 Christian Church Renaissance Room, 4925 SW 29th ing fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) -- Every Fri. 8:30 St., use west doo,r cross red foot bridge. A fellowship of equality, to make human life more desirable by lessen - GRIEF SUPPORT – First Monday each month, 3:30- men & women helping each other to live free of nico - to 10:00 am at 3221 SW Burlingame Road. 800-932- 4:30pm, 400 SW Oakley. Call Donna Park for info: ing its ills and promoting peace, prosperity, gladness 8677. Support for your weight loss journey. tops.org tine. No fees. 402-321-486; [email protected]. and hope. www.foe.com 785-266-7307 783-7527 or valeotopeka.org. Open to public. Free . VIP LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS – Every Fri., Noon, North CELEBRATE RECOVERY – Every Fri., 6pm, 1912 Gage O.W.L.S. (Older Wise Loving Saints) - meets the sec - GRIEF SUPPORT – Sponsored by Heartland Hospice Blvd. A Christ-centered program, based on 8 princi - Topeka Baptist Church, 123 NW Gordon. FREE lunch for those dealing with death or major loss: ond Tuesday of the month. Location varies and can be with Christian fellowship, devotions & entertainment ples found in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Applying found at www.faithfamilylife.com provided by Topeka North Outreach. Free blood pres - 1st Mon., 5:30-7:30pm, Individual appointments; these Biblical principles, become free from addictive other times are available. Call Terry Frizzell at & dysfunctional behaviors. crtopekaks.org. DADDY'S GIRLS EMPOWERMENT MEETINGS - Do you sure checks the last Friday of every month, and birth - metrovoicenews.com want MORE ... Come Join us for our More Luncheons day celebrations the 4th Friday. For Info: 286-1370. (785)230-6730. TOPEKA NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP – For families & where Real Women get together: share, learn and A GOOD YARN CLUB – 2nd & 4th Sat., 9-11am, Wana- 3rd Thurs., 11am, Lunch After Loss, Paisano’s friends who are affected by someone else’s narcotic grow to return to our homes, families workplace, maker Rd Baptist Church, 2700 SW Wanamaker. Doing Ristorante, Fleming Place, SW 10th & Gage Blvd, addiction. Every Sat., noon-1:15 pm, rm. A, 1st Baptist Check Out churches & other places of influence restored and Good for Others: Knitting & Crocheting for Local Char- Dutch treat luncheon to meet new friends who have Church, 3033 SW MacVicar, enter on S. side, door A. rejuvenated to pursue God's MORE...at Topeka Public ities, free yarn, needles, hooks & patterns. All are wel - sat where you are sitting. For reservations or info: www.naranonmidwest.org Library, 12 noon, every 3rd Wednesday. Sponsored by come. Anne, 272-9249 or [email protected] 785-271-6500. COVENANT KEEPERS – 3rd Sat. Group for people who Our Newly Daddy's Girls Inc. Please to RSVP make lunch reserva - OVEREATERS / UNDEREATERS ANONYMOUS : want to see their marriage saved when their spouse tions: [email protected] or 785-969-0491 BIBLE QUIZZING – 1st Sat. Learn God's Word & have fun with area Christian youth age 9-19. YFC/YEA style MON., 7pm – Westminister Presbyterian, south door, wants out. For info: 816-453-0884 or 816-966-0927. Redesigned, INNOVATIVE NETWORKING GROUP OF TOPEKA - every quizzing & rules. 913-593-6427 or biblequizzer.org. upstairs in Library; 233-6724. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS - Jayhawk Area Agency other Wed. 11:20am - 12:30pm. www.INGTopeka.com on Aging provides an opportunity for caregivers to get - go to Event page to see times, locations & register MONTHLY SCORE MEETING – 1st Sat., 8-9:30am, WED., 7pm – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 6, 2nd Mobile-ready Washburn Tech, 5724 SW Huntoon (enter east doors floor; 234-8020. together and share their ideas and feelings. S.W.A.G. (Spiritual Warriors Anointed by God) youth facing Huntoon). No RSVP or fee is required. Small 1st Wednesday of the month, 1pm, Baldwin Methodist group - Wed at 7:00 p.m. 3710 NW Topeka Blvd. SAT. - 9am – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 8, Breaking-news business owners are invited to a Breakfast 2nd floor; 862-2326. Church, 708 Grove… Baldwin City. AWANA – Every Wed., 6-8pm, First Southern Baptist Roundtable discussion with members of SCORE For info: 357-8774; sunflowerintergroup.oa.org. 2nd Monday of the month, 3:30pm, Topeka public Church, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Bible based program for (Service Corps of Retired Executives). Info: 234-3049. library, Anton Rm. Website. children & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 272-0443. EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS : a 12-step program for those TOPEKA LOVE AGLOW – Once a month on Sat. morn - 3rd Thursday of the month, 2-3pm, Topeka Library, AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30pm, Bethel Baptist Church, ing. A time of worship, prayer and encountering God. suffering with emotional instability such as depression, 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Bible based program for children Call Tawny Barton at 785-409-0232 or Linda Williams anxiety, grief, etc. Meets every Tues. at Grace Episcopal & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 286-0467. at 785-267-0600 for details. Cathedral, Noon-1pm. For info: Sharon 785-633-7764 AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30-8pm, Auburn Christian FREE ENGLISH CLASSES – Every Sat. 9-10:30am, OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP - First Tue. each month at Church. Bible based program for children & youth Central Congregational Church, 1248 SW Buchannan. St. Francis Health, 1700 SW 7th St, Meeting Room, ages 3-HS. For info: 256-2515. For info: 235-2376. 2nd floor, 6–7:30pm. Anyone with an ostomy may attend. The goal is to provide education and ongoing TOPEKA PRAYER GROUP - Every Wed., 6:30pm, 409 RUSSIAN HOUSE OF PRAYER – Every Sat., 4pm, support for individuals with an ostomy. Contact Teresa SW Buchanan St.Do you believe that God hears and Williamstown Assembly of God, 1225 Oak St., Kellerman at 785-295-5555 for info. answers prayers? Do you believe Jesus wants to lead Perry/Williamstown. For info: 597-5228. His people by His Holy Spirit? Come join us in prayer GRANDPARENT/RELATIVE CAREGIVER SUPPORT SINGLES PLAY CARDS SR . – 1st Sat., 6-9pm, St. GROUP – 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, 2nd floor meeting room, as we seek His face for answers and direction. 785- Peter’s UMC, NW 35th & Hwy 75 845-1948; [email protected] St. Francis Hosp, 1700 SW 7th. For info: Sharla, 286- SAVING DEATH ROW DOGS ADOPTION & EDUCATION - 2329; Jennie (English/Spanish) 231-0763. MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB – 1st Wed., 9am–3pm, every Sat. 11am-2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker. Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th Street THE GREATER TOPEKA MULTIPLE MYELOMA – 3rd (east door). Anyone with an Embroidery machine is UPPER ROOM COMMUNITY – second Sat., 10 am, Tue., 7-8:30pm, Faith Lutheran Church, 17th St. & invited to attend, there are no dues or formal meeting Capitol Building Gage Blvd. Open to Multiple Myeloma patients, their agenda. Lunch is on your own. Teach each other, enjoy family members & friends. Share support, information fellowship & complete projects. Call 379-5159. SUPPORT GROUPS & friendship. For info: Donna, 903-918-9553. "HEALING AFTER THE SUICIDE OF A LOVED ONE" SAFE STREETS MEETING – 1st Wed., 11:45am, Golf MIDLAND CARE GRIEF SUPPORT Groups: Building A, Park Blvd, 2 blocks west of Adams. 266-4606. ("HEAL") – or Survivors of Suicide" (SOS). 1st & 3rd 200 SW Frazier Circle Tue., 7-8:30pm, Pozez Education Center of Stormont STUDENT IMPACT – Every Wed., 6–8pm, First Every Mon., 4-5pm: 12 Week Adult Group for Recent Vail Hospital, 1505 SW 8th St. Serving anyone who has Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Youth games, Loss 1st and 3rd Thu., 10:30am & 5:30pm— lost a loved one by suicide. teaching, worship, small groups. For info: 272-0443. Ongoing Adult Group 1st and 3rd Thu., 5:30pm: PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY – Every Tue., 7-9pm, CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE – Every Thurs. 7–9pm, First Ongoing Young Adult Group (4-18 years of age) Topeka Women’s Prison, 815 Rice Rd. Reaching out to Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Worship for col - For All Groups: Call for start dates and info packet. those who can’t come in, finding freedom behind bars, lege students. Group and individual grief support available upon inspiring inmates to seek salvation during a difficult INTENTIONAL MOM - 1st & 3rd Thurs., 9-11:30am, request. For info: 785-232-2044 ext.341 time. Providing support & guidance through the Holy Topeka Bible Church Auditorium, 1135 SW College. For ABORTION RECOVERY SUPPORT – Providing services Spirit to offer strength. Director: Don Garner, 286- all moms, helping them to be intentional! 234-5545. for women & men who suffer from Post-Abortion 0489 or [email protected]. WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL EDUCATION EVENTS - Blue Syndrome…we can help mend a broken heart! For GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS – Every Wed, 7pm, St. Moose Bar & Grill, 11:30 AM on the third Thu & Fri info: Kay Lyn at [email protected]. Francis Hospital, meeting room #8. each month. Free, but RSVP required. On Thu Brian AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS – for friends & families of MOMS-IN-TOUCH PRAYER GROUP – Every Wed., 2:30- discusses family wealth strategies. On Fri. Amy dis - alcoholics. For info: 785-409-3072 or 3:30pm, Library at Cair Paravel-Latin School. cusses wealth strategies that apply to women. 785- topekaalanon.org Experience God’s power through prayer as we lift our 271-2536 [email protected] PURSUIT FOR SEXUAL PURITY – Men struggling with students, teachers, staff, administrators & board up OPERATION BACKPACK – 1st Thurs., 6pm, Lyman pornography & sexual addiction. This bible study/ to the Lord. For info: 357-0369. Learning Center, Lyman and N. Kansas Ave. Volunteers accountability group uses the Pure Desire book by Ted DIVORCECARE PROGRAMS – (For updates check gather to assemble Weekend Snack Sacks for low- Roberts. For info: 249-9509. All inquiries confidential. www.divorcecare.org) locations and times: income students. Sponsored by Topeka North Outreach. For info: 286-1370. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS – Monthly support WED. – 6:30pm, Topeka Bible Church, 1101 SW group meetings for caregivers of individuals with Mulvane. Cost: $15. Child care provided. For info: 379- TOPEKA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY – 4th Thurs., 7pm, Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. For info: 0505 or www.divorcecare.org. Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter, WED. – 6:45 – 8:45pm, Walnut View Christian Church, St. No program in Nov. or Dec. Promotes & stimulates 271-1844 or email [email protected]. the education, knowledge & interest of the member - 3634 SE 37th St. (just East of 37th & Croco). Cost: ship & the public in family history, genealogical "HEALING HEARTS" support group/Bible study – Sun- $10 registration (scholarships available). The video records & research. 233-5762 or tgstopeka.org. days 6-8pm. For women whose husbands struggle seminar series featuring some of the nation’s fore - most experts on divorce and recovery topics, combined with support group discussion of the materials. Complimentary child care children up to the fifth grade. Info: 266-7550 or [email protected]. WED. – 6:30pm, Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW Topeka Blvd. No Cost. 286-1204, www.northland.cc GRIEFSHARE - Every Thur. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Susanna Wesley UMC, 7433 SW 29th St., Mar 1 thru May 24. A Christ-centered program for those who have lost a loved one may be struggling and have questions on how to go forward. The class includes a video, sharing of stories, and a workbook (free). Call Shari Combs at 785-478-3697 for more information. NAMI WASHBURN – 4th Thurs., 6-8pm, Spirit Building Room, University United Methodist Church, 1621 SW College Ave. NAMI is a student-run, student-led organization that provides mental health support, education, & advocacy in the Washburn Univ. setting.. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – 1st Thurs., 7pm, Saint Francis Hospital 2nd floor conf. room of the cancer unit. For info: 266-9533. NICOTINE ANONYMOUS – Every Fri., 6:30pm, Town & Country CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS - Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging provides an opportunity for caregivers to get together and share their ideas and feelings. 16 • October 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice MOVIES, STREAMING, BOOKS, MUSIC, INTERVIEWS & MORE! ‘God Bless the Broken Road’ tackles faith and military Fans of faith-based movies who also (finally) learns the details about her hus - have a love for the U.S. military could be a band’s death. bit busy in the next two months. God Bless the Broken Road has plenty That’s because three films with military of good messages for the moviegoer. We themes are set are hitting theaters, begin - are reminded that neighbors all around us ning with last weekend’s God Bless the – military and non-military people – need Broken Road (PG) and followed by encouraged in their daily life. We learn that Unbroken: Path to Redemption (PG-13, hardship and tragedy can be overcome Sept. 14) and Indivisible (PG-13, Oct. 26). with the support of others and with a But while those latter two films tell the strong faith. Finally, we are reminded that story of military personnel recovering military personnel and families have from post-traumatic stress disorder, God unique struggles that sometimes go unno - Bless the Broken Road spotlights a family ticed. We should be there for them. trying to get their life back on track follow - The film stars Lindsay Pulsipher ‘Searching’ is a thriller ing someone’s death. from God when tragedy hit. Once a smil - (Hatfields & McCoys) as Amber and also The film follows a single mother named ing Christian full of life, she rarely attends has appearances by singer Jordin Sparks with an urgent message Amber Hill, who is struggling to find joy in church nowadays. and former NFL star LaDainian On a normal Thursday night, David becomes real. life two years after her husband was killed “I tried putting my faith in God,” she Tomlinson (both outspoken Christians). Kim received a call from his daughter, So, as he grieves his wife’s death, in Afghanistan. Her waitress job at the tells her friends. “Look where it got me.” The movie has its shining moments, but Margot, informing him that she would David overlooks his daughter’s pain and diner doesn’t pay enough to make ends Amber’s fortune goes from bad to for the most part it’s an average faith-based be studying all night with a group of grief. Instead of communicating with meet, and her young daughter – Bree – is worse when the bank evicts her from her film. friends. The next day she was nowhere to Margot after her mother’s passing, he rebelling against her mom’s down-and- home. Of course, most films have a happy Entertainment rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars. be found. Thus begins his urgent search. ignores his grief in the hope that it will out attitude about life. ending, and God Bless the Broken Road is Family-friendly rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars. David Kim (John Cho: Star Trek) all work itself out. David emotionally It wasn’t always like this. Amber once no different. (Don’t worry: I won’t spoil it Rated PG for thematic elements and never thought that his 15-year old would disconnects from his friends and family had a strong faith – playing the guitar and for you.) She meets a race car driver who is some combat action. be considered a missing person. He had which results in Margot’s relational leading the church choir — but turned going through a tough time, too. She also the perfect family. A beautiful wife, an seclusion, as well as his own. adorable daughter, a nice house in the Margot has full access to technology suburbs. But when his wife passed away, without David’s parental oversight. She he couldn’t span the space between him posts videos and gives out personal New music releases just in time for Autumn and Margot. information to complete strangers, and September New Releases work, God.” God. The project is, as the Binions’ music And now he must race against time to she goes where she wants without giving Music is in Wilson’s blood. His late and ministry have always been, a product find his only child. But what if the her father many details concerning her Lauren Daigle – Look Up Child – grandfather Tommy Davis was a of collaboration, creative excellence and Margot (Michella La: Mom, Gilmore whereabouts. Centricity Music – Capitol Mississippi quartet singer who played decades of servant-leadership. And that is Girls) he thought he knew isn’t the real As David searches for Margot, he real - Austin French – Wide Open – Fair with B.B. King in his pre-stardom days what listeners will hear woven through Margot at all? izes that he doesn’t know very much Trade Services – Provident and Wilson’s mother Sheila was a vocalist every track on Dwell, which features guest As David digs deeper and deeper into about his teen girl (or her at times risky with the R&B group WQBC that scored artists Tasha Cobbs Leonard, William his daughter’s secret online life, it’s a social media habits). His searching leads The Collingsworth Family – Mercy & R&B hits such as “I’ll Be Loving You” in McDowell, Travis Greene, BJ Putnam and question that haunts him more and to a lot of frustration, worry, fear and Love – StowTown Records the 1980s. the Binions’ 17-year-old daughter and fel - more. anxiety as he gradually discovers that she Blanca – Shattered – Word Records – Wilson’s neighbor Carol Parker heard low Integrity artist, MDSN (Madison David will go to any length to find has not been honest with him about New Day him singing to the grass when he was ten Grace Binion). and protect his daughter (even if that many things. years old and sent a cassette of him singing Produced by David Binion and Daniel Jonathan Nelson – Declarations – means inflicting pain on others at times, The film also deals with the selfish to an acquaintance at Malaco Records – Lopez, Dwell offers songs penned by the eOne/Word – New Day which I’ll deal with below). Similarly, nature of people involved in the search. recording home of Bobby “Blue” Bland Binions along with MDSN, Mitch Wong, Detective Vick (the lead investigator in Multiple people exploit Margot’s disap - Fit For A King – Dark Skies – Solid and Johnnie Taylor at the time. Michael Farren, Krissy Nordhoff, Aaron Margot’s missing person case) tells pearance for their own selfish reasons State Records – New Day They signed the kid up and he made a Lindsey, Jacob Sooter and Josh DuFrene David that she too would do anything to and gain. Manafest – Stones Reloaded – splash singing “His Eye on the Sparrow” among others. help her son and to protect him. That Unique cinematography adds sus- Independent – New Day with the Mississippi Children’s Choir in The Binions are passionate about bring - common ground—their passionate pense 1994. The choir’s A New Creation CD sold ing together people from all walks of life for parental love—forms the foundation for Elevation Worship – Hallelujah Here Aneesh Chaganty, director of over 100,000 units and Wilson was lauded the creative process and to simply soak in their relationship in the film. Below – Elevation Church Searching, brought this movie to life as a child prodigy because of the dramatic and respond to the presence of God. That David watches videos of his wife and entirely through screens of various Gateway – Greater Than – Fair Trade high notes and vocal runs he displayed on longing for God’s presence and fellowship daughter, reminiscing about happier kinds. This cautionary thriller unspools Services – Provident the performance. Gospel legends such as with one another permeates Dwell. times. We see a video of Margot giving via security cameras, iPhones, Bryan Andrew Wilson Kirk Franklin, John P. Kee and Walter Songs such as “My Soul Follows,” “Be her dad a homemade Father’s Day card, Macbooks, YouTube videos and social “Soul singers sing out of their Hawkins produced tracks on his solo Still and Know” and “Hunger” — the lat - as well as other videos of David and his media messages. Texts and other mes - heartache,” says Bryan Andrew Wilson. debut Bryan’s Songs in 1996. He followed- ter co-written by and featuring MDSN — wife spending quality time with Margot. sages that David sees in Margot’s various “However, they don’t usually sing about a up with Growing Up in 1999 but was at a speak to the almost visceral need for God This all puts the family in a loving con - accounts also help to advance the plot solution to the heartache which for me is career crossroads. in an age of disillusionment. text. here. “My voice changed and I couldn’t hit It is this longing in the hearts of Jesus- God. I sing about some of the same topics But things can change when a family These different screen-based modes the high notes anymore,” Wilson recalls. followers and this vision for making room R&B artists sing about but I’d like to think experiences a death. of storytelling overlap to deliver a couple “All the love people had for me left almost for the Spirit to move that drives the my music offers spiritual medicine for a As she grieves her mother’s death, of urgent warnings: overnight. I was no longer the cute kid and Binions. Married for 24 years, the couple Margot ( finds love, support and under - sick soul.” First, Searching warns us of the dan - I was no longer in demand and I became has been involved in ministry for over two standing through social media. That’s a Wilson, a twenty-year music veteran gers that exist when we aren’t aware of depressed and suicidal.” Wilsons brand decades, teaching and leading worship for good thing to a point. But the film also at the age of 30, provides a multitude what our children are doing online. It new release is titled “This Time.” churches and events around the world. cautions that this relational outlet leaves of soulful observances of life on his encourages intentional communication Stellar Award nominated comeback His music can be found on all digital Most recently, they founded Dwell her vulnerable in ways she doesn’t really media outlets. Ministries to mentor and train a new gen - understand. about technology for the sake of our kids CD The One Percent (EchoPark JDI and their safety. Entertainment/Caroline Distribution) David & Nicole Binion eration of worship leaders, and they are Not for the little ones planting Dwell Church in the Dallas area. This is not a movie for the entire fam - Second, the film speaks to shadowy that has more in common with the Integrity Music has released David & side of the “fame culture” that informs melodious stylings of John Legend or Nicole Binion‘s Dwell: A Live Worship “To dwell in God’s presence is a state of ily. It is a look at deep pain and difficult the heart,” says David Binion. “It’s not circumstances. Rated PG-13 for themat - so much of contemporary life these Aloe Blacc than his gospel peers. Experience, a 14-track immersion in days. We see how some of those who “It’s not regular Sunday morning Spirit-sensitive, multi-cultural and multi- about where you are physically… you can ic elements and some language, it rises want to be famous and liked will do church music,” says Wilson. generational worship. ‘dwell’ in the presence of God in church, at above all other PG-13. Think suspense whatever it takes to make that happen “A lot of people in my generation are Recorded live at TBN’s Dallas studios your desk, in your prayer closet, in your and Hitchcock. It is portraying a painful (including making videos that recklessly tired of institutional church because of where the Binions serve as guest hosts for car. It’s about a hunger for the things of reality of so many families whose chil - exploit themselves). clergy scandals but we still have a spiritual the network’s “Praise!” program, Dwell God and for His presence… the need to dren go missing and families who lose a Technology can be good or bad hunger so these songs touch on feelings invites worshipers to do just that: put aside soak, be transformed and empowered to parent and the collateral damage of both we all share about life, relationships, distractions and dwell in the presence of change our world.” events. The guilt, the “what-ifs.” It all n Please see SEARCHING page 17 Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______October 2018 • 17 Former Punk Princess Avril Lavigne Releases First Song in Five Years – And It’s a Worship Song After a five-year break from her public career, singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne has released a powerful worship ballad titled "Head Above Water," which recounts her battle with Lyme disease. In "Head Above Water," Lavigne details her relationship with God and how He saved her when she thought she was at the end of her life. In the first verse of the song, Lavigne sings about the unbearable pain she expe - rienced that made her feel like she was lit - erally drowning. It sounds as if she is try - ing to convince herself that she has the strength to power through anything that family-friendly spotlight happens to her. I’ve gotta keep the calm before the ‘Indivisible’ movie tops October storm / I don’t want less / I don’t want more / Must bar the windows and the that when trials, struggles and tragedy song. family-friendly spotlight doors / To keep me safe to keep me warm come our way, we can have it all over to In a powerful and vulnerable state - By Michael Foust a big fan of stand-up comedy and every - / Yeah my life is what I’m fighting for / Him, and have faith that He will keep us ment, Lavigne detailed the night that she Darren Turner is a husband, father and thing that makes it great – the interaction Can’t part the sea / Can’t reach the shore / safe. started writing the song: seminary graduate who feels called by with the audience, the impromptu And my voice becomes the driving force / Throughout the rest of the song, “I thought I was dying, and I had God to be a military chaplain. responses, and, most of all, the humor. I won’t let this pull me overboard Lavigne sings her praises to God, asking accepted that I was going to die. My mom His wife, Heather, senses a calling to Sadly, though, most modern stand-up But then, Lavigne has a change of Him to save her. laid with me in bed and held me. I felt like military life, too, and so they settle at Fort comedy is coarse and vulgar. Not so with heart. She goes from singing about rely - So pull me up from down below / I was drowning. Under my breath, I Stewart, Ga., in 2007, assuming life will be comedian Michael Jr., a Christian who ing on her own strength and power to ‘Cause I’m underneath the undertow / prayed ‘God, please help to keep my head easy for a few months or even years until regularly demonstrates that the best com - acknowledging her need for God to res - Come dry me off and hold me close / I above the water.’ In that moment, the edy is the cleanest comedy. On Oct. 18 he is deployed. cue her. need you now I need you most / God song writing of this album began. It was (one night only), moviegoers can watch But life rarely goes as planned. Darren God keep my head above water / Don’t keep my head above water / Don’t let me like I tapped into something. It was a very Michael Jr.: More Than Funny, a film that gets called to Iraq for a 15-month tour, let me drown / It gets harder / I’ll meet drown / It gets harder / I’ll meet you there spiritual experience. Lyrics flooded spotlights his comedy routine but also leaving Heather to take care for three you there at the altar / As I fall down to at the altar / As I fall down to my knees / through me from that point on.” examines three real-life stories that will young children while Darren serves the my knees / Don’t let me drown / Don’t let Don’t let me drown Lavigne isn’t the first pop artist to spiritual needs of soldiers in harm’s way. inspire. Lavigne’s battle with Lyme disease has - make the crossover from pop to Christian 3. Baseball Shows on Amazon Prime. me drown Young and perhaps naïve, they are confi - Lavigne goes from singing about her n’t been a secret. In 2015, Lavigne music. Just last week, singer Tori Kelly dent they can keep their marriage strong In many parts of the country, October announcedthat she had been fighting the released her first Christian album, expos - means one thing: playoff baseball. To own willpower to falling on her knees in with video chats, letters and an occasional front of God and asking Him to save her. debilitating disease for a year and that was ing millions of her fans to her relationship phone call. whet your appetite for the postseason – why she had been hiding from the media. with God. from the wild card to the World Series – In a way, she presents the beautiful Soon, though, a crack develops in their message that is the Gospel: that God sent Her battle with Lyme was the reason she “Head Above Water” is now streaming relationship, and it only worsens when type “baseball” or “MLB” into your exited the music industry five years ago, on every major music platform. Amazon Prime Video account. The His son to die on the cross to carry the Darren returns home as a changed man. weight of sin, and in turn our burdens. So and now the inspiration behind her latest Instead of playing with the children, he results are impressive, from Ken Burns’ now sits alone outside, contemplating the Baseball series to his film on Jackie horrors of war and the friends he lost. The Robinson. There are tons of other high - light videos and documentaries, too. protect him at all costs. patient and loving person Heather once SEARCHING Which means that I wouldn’t bring knew has been replaced with someone 4. ‘The Chosen’ Pilot – This impressive 23-minute story about the birth of Christ continued from page 16 him—or any young viewer—to this who is uncaring, short-tempered and movie. It’s not for little ones. This film is argumentative. is available free at VidAngel’s website Finally, Searching reminds us that aimed at an older audience, as it’s filled Finally, after one frightening episode in (VidAngel.com/thechosen) and could be technology is not always negative. In fact, changing how faith-based projects are with suspense and includes some profan - front of the kids, he is asked to move out we see how it can even be used to help funded. That’s because director Dallas ity, violence, references to drug use and metrovoicenews.com … perhaps for good. Can their marriage solve mysteries like this one. Jenkins and his team posted the pilot gripping stories about the dangers of the be salvaged? Searching is a provocative film. I’ve online and asked viewers to donate internet. The faith-based movie Indivisible never seen a movie crafted entirely Check Out money if they wanted to see a full-fledged Searching is a story that will keep view - (PG-13) opens in theaters Oct. 26, telling through screens like this one is. On a series like it. The result: more than $4.5 ers guessing at every click. And it’s also a the true-life story of a military couple deeper level, the film also prompted me to Our Newly million raised through crowdfunding. movie that might stay with some view - who had to fight to save their marriage think about my relationship with my own Jenkins says it will be the first television ers—especially parents of tweens and Redesigned, due to the stresses of war. It stars Justin son, how I want to be present for him Bruening (Grey’s Anatomy) as Darren series about Christ. Filming begins in teens—in a way that goes deeper than just November. emotionally and know what’s going on in trying to provide a thrilling cinematic Mobile-ready and Sarah Drew (Grey’s Anatomy, Mom’s his life as he gets older. I want to be aware Night Out) as Heather, and also features 5. ‘God Friended Me’* -- This Sunday ride. night CBS series is entertaining, although of social media trends and knowledgeable Breaking-news Madeline Carroll (I Can Only Imagine) when it comes to the sites and apps he’ll it comes with a major caveat. The story – Kristin Smith, Focus on the Family as a military wife. use in the future. Most of all, I want to Website. Indivisible is No. 1 on this month’s list follows a New York City atheist who and PluggedIn of “5 Family-Friendly Things.” receives a friend request on social media from “God.” At first, he ignores it but An embargo prevents me from disclos - THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR MAKING THIS SECTION POSSIBLE! ing too much more about the movie, but eventually accepts the request, and subse - I can say this: Indivisible does a nice job quently sees his beliefs about the world – portraying the stresses of military service and about the Almighty – changed. This on a family – and the determination and isn’t a squeaky-clean series, though. The faith that is needed to keep it together. It’s pilot had mild language and an implied a film that has positive messages about sexual encounter. (Not by the major char - acter.) The core message, though, is forgiveness and reconciliation for military SolidRockSoundMachine.com and non-military families. inspiring. God Friended Me may be best The movie is rated PG-13 for some for older family members. thematic material and war violence, and Sponsor this spot! might not be appropriate for small chil - Michael Foust is the husband of an Just $15 per month for 12 issues dren. amazing wife named Julie and the father Also worth watching this month: of four small children. Follow his blog, or $19 per month for 6 issues. 2. ‘Michael Jr.: More Than Funny.’ I’m MichaelFoust.com. (Double Spots Available) TopekaHealthandWellness.com 18 • October 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice AA GGuuiiddee ttoo EEnnjjooyyiinngg 5500++LLiiffeessttyylleess LLiiffee iinn tthhee BBeesstt YYeeaarrss AMAC Urges Seniors to Enter Into a ‘Fitness Protection Program’ Americans are living longer than president of the Association of 80% of type 2 diabetes cases and 40% ever before. The average lifespan in Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. of cancers. And, according to the the U.S. has doubled over the past 100 Weber is encouraging AMAC’s Alzheimer’s Association: ”Exercise or years. In 1918, you were lucky if you membership to enter into what he regular physical activity might play a made it past 40 years of age. Today calls a “Fitness Protection Program.” role in both protecting your brain we’re living into our 80s and the num - He says, “As we get older we tend to from Alzheimer’s disease and other ber of people living past 100 is at an seek ways to avoid activities that dementias, and also living better with all-time high. Senior fitness has involve exertion. To quote one anony - the disease if you have it.” become a major industry. mous wag: the only exercise some AMAC suggests that, ideally, your Fitness expert Jena Walther, people get is jumping to conclusions, own Fitness Protection Program will Exercise Physiologist at the Scripps running down their friends, sidestep - include formal exercise routines – Center for Executive Health in La ping responsibility, and pushing their even if it is going for a walk around the Jolla, CA, says more than half of us luck. We need to overcome inertia block. But being active doesn’t have to who are over 55 don’t even meet the and find ways of improving our heart be limited to your workout times. minimum recommended guidelines rates and blood sugar levels by devel - There are plenty of ways to become for exercise. They lack confidence, are oping good exercise habits. Of course, more active as you go about your day. afraid they’ll hurt themselves or are it is important to check with your For example: • When you are at home, do a set of The Association of Mature just plain uninterested. And, it gets doctor before beginning any regimen • When you are out and about, wall pushups while waiting for water American Citizens [AMAC] worse as they get older. that involves strenuous activities.” always choose stairs over the elevator, to boil, vigorously vacuum, tend to [https://www.amac.us] is a senior “In addition to making older folks Exercise is particularly good at park at the far end of the parking lot the garden, sweep the sidewalk, rake advocacy organization that takes its feel better, the advantages of keeping fending off Type 2 Diabetes and other when arriving at appointments and leaves, lift weights while watching the marching orders from its members. fit include the ability to prevent some chronic conditions. The World meetings, walk down every isle of the news, try toe-raises while talking on The organization acts and speaks on of the more serious diseases associated Health Organization says that a grocery store while shopping, practice the phone, do knee bends after sitting their behalf, protecting their interests with aging, including Type 2 Diabetes, healthy diet, increased physical activi - balancing skills while standing in line, for a long period of time. and offering a practical insight on cardiovascular disease and even ty and avoiding tobacco use can pre - do neck rolls while waiting at a stop - Says Weber, “you will feel better if how to best solve the problems they Alzheimer’s,” according to Dan Weber, vent 80% of premature heart disease, light. you keep active. Guaranteed!” face.

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Fortunately, practicing a few gentle 8 at-home exercises on a regular basis can help seniors enhance their strength, balance and coordination and decrease their risk of falling. Best of all, caregivers and seniors can perform these moves together to safe- guard their mobility and prevent acci- dents. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______October 2018 • 19 tion first, and be sure that they are aware of needs change as we age, take medications all prescription and OTC medications and develop different medical conditions. DDieteary tsuapplremyent s Susedu to prefepr to leacmids meay hnelp tprseven t fanod mran agte hhearte mEentsl mday aecturallyl by e necessary. your loved one is taking before agreeing to Some people think that if a little is good, vitamins and minerals, but today this disease. Berman does acknowledge that supple - add any supplements to their regimen. then a lot must be better. That doesn’t nec - industry makes and sells products contain - So, what are consumers to do when ments may be beneficial for individuals More Isn’t Always Better essarily apply to vitamins and minerals. In ing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, faced with all this conflicting information? who eat unvaried or restricted diets. This is Vitamins and minerals are nutrients a best-case scenario, taking too much of a amino acids, herbs, probiotics or hor - Your best bet is to consult an expert. A doc - especially common in seniors as there are a found naturally in food, and we all need certain supplement simply results in the mones in them. Supplements come in the tor or registered dietician should be the variety of issues that can affect their diet. them to stay healthy. The benefits and side body flushing out the extra compounds it form of pills, capsules, powders, gel tabs, only sources for information and advice on Changes in the ability to taste and smell effects of many vitamins and minerals have doesn’t need, but this still boils down to extracts or liquids. You can find them dietary supplementation. A friend, neigh - food can lead to a loss of appetite. Allergies been carefully studied, but supplementa - wasted money. And taking too much could added to drinks and snacks like energy bor, employee at a health food store or and ailments such as Crohn’s disease and tion is not one-size-fits all. Our nutritional be harmful. bars to increase their nutritional value or to sponsor on a commercial shouldn’t be celiac disease can cause discomfort and Bath Innovations prevent health problems. A prescription trusted to provide sound guidance regard - wreak havoc on an elder’s ability to digest Bath Innovations from a doctor isn’t even necessary to buy ing these products. and absorb nutrients from what they eat. WALK -IN BA THTUBS these products. Another rule of thumb is that no pill can Painful dentures or a weakened swallowing &REMODELING Many seniors and their caregivers think, replace a balanced diet. “My motto is reflex (dysphagia) can also severely limit &REMODELING “If these ‘healthy’ products are so widely always ‘food first,’ ” says Rachel Berman, the foods a senior can consume safely and CCAALLL L TOODDA A YY available and have such incredible benefits, R.D., Director of Nutrition for Calorie comfortably for a why not give them a try? It can’t hurt, Count. “Foods found in nature are always If you’re worried that a senior is not get - for aFRFEE REE right?” The truth is that not everyone more nutritious because our bodies are ting complete nutrition through food “n“no o hhiigghh prreessssuurer”e” needs to supplement their diet and the used to processing vitamins and minerals alone, take your concerns to their primary benefits may not be as impressive as the that come from natural sources.” care physician. Do not give a loved one any eessttiimaattee. . industry would have you believe. Unfortunately, older individuals may kind of dietary supplement before consult - 991133--9912--1177550 0 Furthermore, in some cases dietary sup - have a difficult time planning and adhering ing with their doctor. Ask about natural, plements can be detrimental to a person’s to a healthy diet. This is where supple - food-based alternatives to supplementa - health. Do Seniors Need Dietary Supplements? Ads for supplements usually promise to make you feel better, keep you from getting sick or help you live longer. Often there is little, if any, scientific support for these claims. In fact, some supplements can interact with other medications and cause adverse reactions. Others are a waste of money because they don’t actually provide any health benefits. Even medical researchers have a difficult time proving the benefits of dietary sup - plements. A recent study on highly touted omega-3 fish oil concluded that it wasn’t effective in reducing a person’s mortality risk or their risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke. These results were contrary to the popular notion that omega-3 fatty 20 • October 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

that they realize that Mahomes is a special player. Another play that stood out to me probably did to most people. Nine min - utes left in the 2nd quarter, 3rd and goal from the 49ers 4 and the Chiefs up by 7. Mahomes is under pressure, he scrambles Bills' Vontae Davis I have to admit, I did not see this com - explanation for trading away a guy who and finds Chris Conley in the end zone, ing. They said that Patrick Mahomes was was one of the top quarterbacks in the where he fires a bullet to him catapulting the real deal but I refused league last year. Right? I guess the Chiefs to a 14 point lead and control of after sudden half - to believe it. Was it the fact not. Mahomes is the real deal. the game. that I thought Alex Smith He’s got a cannon of an arm That play in itself has set the stage for time retirement: was getting a raw deal? and he has the heart of a win - an incredible Chiefs season. You see, Was it the fact that I saw ner. Most importantly though, Smith would have side stepped a couple 'I choose to be what Dak Prescott did in he has the respect of his team - defenders and thrown that ball out of Dallas during his first year mates and that’s something bounds and the Chiefs would have settled grateful to God' but has since spiraled into an abyss of that usually takes quite a while to acquire, for a field goal. But there’s a new sheriff in mediocrity? Maybe all of the above. The especially for a second year quarterback. KC and he has no fear. The Chiefs have a Vontae Davis became the butt of 10,000 but he’s always supported every decision truth is, I thought that the Kansas City There was a point during the San real shot at being a force in the playoffs jokes on Sunday when it was learned that I’ve made and understood,” Davis said. Chiefs went with Mahomes because Francisco game when it appeared that a and making a play for the Super Bowl. at halftime of the Buffalo Bills’ home- Davis also indicated that his faith in Smith was due 16 million dollars this year few 49ers were trying to take some cheap Sure, there will be some down days for opening loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, God helped him accept an otherwise and that they were going with the cheaper shots at Mahomes. Some of his team - Mahomes. I mean, a guy can’t throw 4 Davis took off his uniform, put on his abrupt and difficult decision. option. mates quickly intervened. That showed touchdown passes every game can he? street clothes, and retired. “I’m at peace with myself and my fam - I mean, that would have to be the only me that his teammates have his back and He released a statement on social media ily,” he continued. “I choose to be grateful a couple of hours after the game ended, to God for allowing me to play the game Of course, we keep the faith and perse - As we trust Him, He will ask us to step A surrendered life to Jesus means quit - saying it wasn’t “how I pictured retiring that I have loved as a boy until I turned 30 vere during trials and live up to our com - out in faith, and that may mean others will ting our old life in order to embrace the from the NFL” but that while he was on the years old. I choose to be grateful to God for mitments the best we can, but there are question our decision or cause us to quit new life He has for us. It’s an exciting field it “hit me hard and fast: I shouldn’t be being a part of the NFL and making life - other times that we must be willing to let one thing in order to start something else. adventure that requires a daily commit - out there anymore.” long friends over the last decade. There go, stop an activity, or leave a situation. Others may want us to keep going, but ment to go where He wants us to go. On Wednesday, Davis spoke to retired were roadblocks and pitfalls along the way, As followers of Jesus, we are called to live God may be protecting us by leading us We must “Seek the Lord and His fellow cornerback Domonique Foxworth but I am grateful to God for all of it, surrendered lives dependant on His lead - away or calling us to do something differ - strength; seek His presence continually! (1 and gave more of his side of things. because He doesn’t promise any of us an ing and guiding, and oftentimes, this ent. Only He truly knows what’s next. Chronicles 16:11 – ESV). When we do, easy journey.” means making the tough choice. In these moments we can have a similar we’ll walk away from our own plans ‘I felt normal’ Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV) tells us to “Trust in prayer to the one found in Jeremiah 10:23- toward His wonderful and perfect will. Davis, the 25th overall pick in 2009, ‘Leaving was therapeutic, bro’ the Lord with all your heart, and do not 24 – NLT): “I know, Lord, that our lives are drafted by the Miami Dolphins, was in his He’s 30 years old and beginning a life lean on your own understanding. In all not our own. We are not able to plan our – Shalise Manza Young | Yahoo first season with Buffalo, having signed a without football, and while others your ways acknowledge Him, and He will own course. So correct me, Lord, but Sports and Bryce Johnson |unpack - one-year, $5 million deal in February. assumed there’s something wrong with make straight your paths.” please be gentle…” init.com He said when he woke up at the team Davis mentally, he’s looking forward to hotel on Sunday morning, “I felt normal” what’s next. and followed the same routine he’d gotten “I feel great. I haven’t felt like this in … used to: driving to the stadium he listened well, in my whole life,” he said. to music; at the stadium he hydrated and Shortly after their phone interview stretched and put on his headphones and ended, Davis sent Foxworth a text: recited Psalm 23 (“The Lord is my shep - “And on a final note, Fox, leaving was herd, I shall not want”) twice. therapeutic, bro. I left everything the But when the game started, Davis said, league wanted me to be, playing for my “I didn’t feel right. I didn’t feel like myself.” teammates while injured, the gladiator Late in the second quarter, he had his mentality, it all just popped. And when it moment of clarity. popped, I just wanted to leave it all behind. “I went to the bench after that series and So that’s why I don’t care what people say. it just hit me,” Davis said. “I don’t belong That experience was personal and not on that field anymore.” He told John meant for anyone else to understand. It Butler, the Bills’ defensive backs coach, “I’m was me cold turkey leaving behind an done,” and while Butler didn’t reply verbal - identity that I carried with me for so long.” ly, Lafayette Pitts played the last couple of Perhaps it’s not a coincidence that snaps before halftime in Davis’ place. Davis’ Twitter bio says only, “Live with no regrets!!” ‘Football is not for me’ Davis explained that in that moment he Unpacking it realized, “Football is not for me” and that At first glance, Davis can easily be con - he had become an outsider in the game sidered a quitter, very selfish, and a guy that he’d long loved. Over the years, he’d done really let his team down. After all, we value what almost all football players do: he perseverance and the “never give up men - played through injuries, he did what was tality” in sports and life. best for the team. To see someone simply quit in the mid - The Bills’ team chaplain and director of dle of a game doesn’t seem justifiable player development tried to talk to Davis. because we understand the concept of fin - “I didn’t expect them to understand,” he ishing what we start, staying committed, said. “That moment was shocking to me as and sacrificing for the team. well.” While that is true, isn’t it Davis’ call to He had no intention of hurting team - make if his decision was based on a deep mates — linebacker Lorenzo Alexander conviction that he couldn’t go back out called it “completely disrespectful” — but there? doesn’t regret even the unheard of timing It’s fair to say he could have handled it a of his decision. lot better, but we have to give him the ben - “In that moment, my intuition was efit of the doubt that he determined this to telling me I don’t belong on that field any - be the right choice for him and his family. more,” Davis said. This situation isn’t exclusive to the NFL He texted his wife, Megan, “Babe I’m because each of us makes regular decisions done. I’m retiring.” and she calmly asked if to keep going or to quit. I’m passionate he wanted her to meet him at their house. about not giving up, but I also believe we A while later, he talked to his brother, can be so determined to never quit that we Vernon, a tight end with Washington. continue to do something that deep down “Vernon was emotional. And surprised, we know we should stop. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______October 2018 • 21

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NEIGHBOR Many tragedies occur when the world A mom’s tips for raising a kind, compassionate man continued from page 1 preaches to the church (and the church As a mom of two (my daughter is 24 support lets him know it’s safe and listens), and one is that false conversions and my son 18), I have experienced the rewarding for him to feel. beholder. multiply. We live in an evangelical world journey of raising both a boy and a girl in Let your son know he’s enough. Boys We were talking, my neighbor and I, whose prophets may be convinced of a chaotic world where digital media reigns are hard on themselves, competitive, and about gay rights. This was a topic both gospel promises, but who are not neces - supreme and kids, whose calendars are as always watching to see how they measure personal and political for me. I identified sarily converted under gospel truth. busy as their parents’, are being pushed to up. Give your son lots of praise. Growing as a lesbian, and lived happily in a com - And what is the sermon topic that they reach a rising bar of success. boys need it to build a healthy sense of self. mitted relationship with another woman. preach? They preach sermons of ques - Meanwhile, depression, anxiety and Your son will feel empowered by your I loved my girlfriend the way it felt best to tions, relocating what God calls sin into stress are rising in our children, and more energy and enthusiasm. And no matter me. I cared about my queer community. I the category of aesthetics — the observa - parents are seeking help in the form of what he does, do not shame, tease, or put co-authored the first domestic partner - tion of beauty amid the pain. They reject medication and therapy. While our girls him down. This will only shut down his ship policy at my university. I was poised God’s truth as “bumper sticker” logic, and are more likely to get treatment earlier for with him. No distractions, just quality ability to learn to be compassionate. to become a “tenured radical” — a uni - answer questions with more questions, mental health, boys attempt suicide twice time where you’re fully present. This will Remember, you want your son to grow up versity professor with enough job securi - with no answers, always favoring a sin - as often as girls. assure his growing self-image that you feel to be conscious and aware, so we have to ty and chutzpah to take queer theory ner’s point of view over that of the cruci - As his mother, you are the most impor - he is the most important person in the be conscious and aware. from the university to the street. fied and risen Christ. tant person in your son’s universe. Yes, entire world. Give this to your son once a Teach your son what a healthy bound - I was standing, so I believed, on the Once leaders in the evangelical church during the tween and teenager years he’ll day and he will forever cherish the gift of ary is. “No” means no to unacceptable right side of history. But my neighbor, locate something that God calls sin into pull away to develop his own sense of self, true connection. behavior. Model how you set boundaries Ken Smith, then-pastor of the Syracuse an aesthetic framework, the great gift that but you still have a tremendous influence Listen to him. Without judgment. Sons, for yourself. If he is mean, tell him how Reformed Presbyterian Church, was also the Lord Jesus holds out to his people — on him at this crucial time. as they get older, stop talking to us. Ask much this hurts your heart. Be honest. my friend. He, his wife, and I shared the gift of ransom and repentance — is Your son will see himself as you see simple questions to engage your son: Refrain from overreacting. Inform him in weekly meals — sometimes at my house, no longer considered necessary. The him. What you say to him and how you “Heard any good jokes?” “I see you’re a neutral tone that, as a powerful young but mostly at theirs — where we talked blame shifts from a person’s sin to the say it has the ability to build him up or tear wearing red stripes today. How does that man, when he says or does hurtful things about deep and weighty matters of life church’s perceived prejudice. him down. You model to your son how to make you feel?” Keep it light. But be spe - to another, his words and actions have a and faith and worldview. Where we lis - What to do? Make sure that you are a love or how to close the doors to love. You cific. Try to stay away from general ques - powerful effect. Say, “I hear that you’re tened and disagreed and came back again member of a biblically sound church are his first teacher, showing him that it is tions. Then, with care, “I notice you’re frustrated, angry, sad … and when you say the next week to do this again: to break whose practices embrace the marks of safe to love. From you, he will learn that scowling. How is your heart doing today?” hurtful words or act out, it makes me and bread and talk. faithfulness: handling rightly the word, his feelings are valuable assets to his A question like this will help your son stay others want to pull away from you. I don’t Enter Intersectionality the sacraments, and the practice of empowerment. This internalized wisdom in touch with the feelings he wants to think that’s what you really want. I think Twenty-two years ago, it was not con - church discipline. If your church fails to will stay with him throughout his life, escape from. Never try to fix his feelings. you really want me to pay more attention sidered hate speech for Ken to tell me that meet these standards, or you refuse mem - enabling him to experience intimacy, con - Simply acknowledge them by answering, to you, and you want to be liked and he accepted me as a lesbian, but did not bership because it ties you down, or you nection and honesty. “I hear you’re feeling (fill in the blank). I included by your friends.” Showing your approve. I rejected Ken’s worldview, and think that making peace with sin will A Boy’s Life am so sorry.” Just acknowledging his feel - honesty and vulnerability this way will he rejected mine. We were on even allow you a place at the table to witness In a nutshell, boys want to be under - ings will provide immense relief to know allow your son to get in touch with his ground. We saw clearly our worldview Christ to the world, think again. stood. Boys want direction and reasonable he doesn’t have to shoulder his feelings own vulnerability. Then he will feel safe differences, but those divisions, back Your church membership is part of consequences. Boys want to be seen, heard alone. He won’t have to stuff his sadness again to be in touch with his heart. then, did not come with the accusatory your spiritual discipline for engaging and loved for who they are. Boys want to and disappointment down to later Don’t be the warrior with your son. You weight of personal attack. In today’s play - with the world. If you hold membership learn how to care for others, because become anger and rage. are a warrior in life. You can let your son book, that wouldn’t fly. with a church that practices or endorses sometimes they simply can’t remember If your son gets emotional and doesn’t see this strong side of you. This will give Why? What is standing in our way of sin, you have made yourself corporately how to do this. Boys need help putting want to talk, pull back. Let him know him confidence. But if you become the becoming friends with our neighbors guilty of this sin. their feelings into words and feeling safe you’re there when he’s ready. Give him warrior to your son to get him to do what who think differently than we do? 3. Social Media Infatuation — Social enough to express them. space as he needs it. When he’s ready, he’ll you want, he will see you as an adversary 1. Unbiblical Anthropology — My media infatuation has removed distinc - The following tips are the foundation come to you because you’ve given him to defeat. He will shut down and go to war conversations with Ken and Floy came tions between private and public. Ken for a strong relationship with your son as space. Then be fully present when he does with you. A power struggle will ensue. before the idea of “intersectionality” had and Floy Smith and I had private dinner he moves through the many developmen - express his feelings. This will show him All of these tips—to listen without moved from the academy to the streets. gatherings. Often other people joined us. tal stages on his way to manhood. These that expressing feelings from his vulnera - judgment, engage, be present and love Intersectionality was, in 1997, still just an But our heartfelt differences were not tools helped me create a deep and mean - bility is power. Ask him if he would like to unconditionally—work with anyone. At academic idea. Its premise was this: subjected to the harsh glare of Twitter, ingful relationship with my son. It’s not hear some of your thoughts on the issue. our core, this is what we all want. As Personhood and identity, who you really Facebook or blogs. always easy, believe me. But it’s worth it. (Try not to use the word “advice”; you’ll moms, we tend to worry that if we don’t are, is best determined by how many Instead of mocking or attempting to Spend quality one-on-one time with just get pushback.) If he doesn’t want your fix the problem right now, it will turn into social oppressions you have suffered. destroy each other on social media, we your son. Yes, we have careers and a lot to thoughts, say, “That’s OK.” Don’t take it something bigger. The reality is, consistent Originally, intersectionality dealt with pondered our differences, and brought a juggle. Find 20 minutes a day to be just personally. Don’t get emotional because conscious parenting will help you and material, structural oppressions — high - hot dish to the next Thursday night meal. he is keeping his privacy. Boys don’t your son grow together, stay connected lighting how race and class and the glass This response helped us to let some innately know how to navigate emotions through the hard times, and enjoy one ceiling of sexism weigh heavy in a society offenses slide and focus instead on the big rejects that original sin is really sinful, pre - the way girls do. As a mom, part of your another. made up of sinners. But when feminism picture. It encouraged us to regard each ferring to regard this sin that registers in service to your son is to guide him shifted allegiance from Marx to Freud, other as human beings — not blank slates our hearts before we take our first breath through the emotional world. Your wise - From Citizen Magazine when it turned from numbers to feelings, filled by competing ideologies and power as merely a form of aesthetic difference. sexual orientation and gender identity relations. And the best way for God’s people to THRIFTY A ND S PICE A ND E VERY THING N ICE A T T HE T RM B OUTIQUE took on new forms. Open Doors say “no” to unbiblical reflections of per - sonhood and intersectionality is to say When ideas like “dignitary harm” (the Ken and Floy and I became friends “yes” to biblical hospitality. When you HELL O, F ALL . harm accrued to your dignity by some - before this current cultural moment. We gather around the table with your per - one’s refusal to approve of your sin) could see that our humanity was inti - ceived cultural enemy — not once, but found its place in civil law, intersectional - mately connected to, but not completely weekly — you show that culture is not ity unleashed a monster. And with that absorbed by, our differing worldviews king. Jesus is. Ask good questions and lis - monster came a message: Homosexuality and the sets of ideas, vocabulary, books ten to people’s answers. Perhaps you is not a sin; it is an aesthetic, an erotic ori - and values they represented. We could see could start with this one: Do you believe entation or way of looking at the world each other as human beings even across that what is true determines what is ethi - and everything in it. Today, the gospel is our differences. And because of this per - cal, or do you believe that what is ethical on a collision course with this message. spective, we could come to the table, determines what is true? 2. Compromised Churches — break bread, and talk. Intersectionality informs the divide So, Christian, how can you begin to Rosaria Champagne Butterfield is a for - between Christians and our neighbors constructively engage with your neigh - mer tenured professor of English at who think differently, but God’s people bors? Know your culture, take member - Syracuse University. She has taught and should never be sucker punched by the ship vows in a biblically faithful church, ministered at Geneva College, is a full-time current fad in worldview — even if some and return to a practice of privacy. Yes, mother and pastor’s wife, and is author of segments of the evangelical church are intersectionality has found its foothold “The Gospel Comes with a House Key: smitten by it. The real problem is not today, not only in the wider culture, but Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in what the world thinks, but rather that also in some segments of the evangelical Our Post-Christian World.” This article FIND U S parts of the evangelical church are allow - church. It’s a worldview that comes with originally appeared on the Desiring God ON F ACEBOOK ! ing the world to preach to it about per - ultimatums (“love me, love my dog”). It’s website under the headline, “Gay Rights, 3400 S W T OPEKA B LVD.• M ONDAY – SATURDAY 10AM-5PM sonhood and identity — about who peo - a worldview that rests on unbiblical Hate Speech, and Hospitality: Longings of a ple really and ontologically are, and what notions of ontology (who people are). 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