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Page 17 GLOBETROTTERS Page 13 CELEBRATING FAIT H, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY IN NORTHEAST KANSAS facebook /metrovoicenews Celebrating our 14th year! VISIT US AT or metrovoicenews.com VOLUME 14 • NUMBER 5 January 2020 TO ADVERTISE, CONTRIBUTE, SUBSCRIBE OR RECEIVE BULK COPIES, CALL 785-235-3340 OR EMAIL [email protected] NEW RESIDENT Respect Life church guide Special Section Topeka Baptist Church PAGE 8 Bleeding Kansas Series Returns Dramatic interpretations and talks See inside about the violent territorial and civil war history of Kansas, 1854-1865, will high - back cover! light the 24th annual Bleeding Kansas series, which begins January 26. The pro - grams are held at 2 p.m. Sundays, through What were the March 1 at Constitution Hall State worst passwords Historic Site in Lecompton, KS. Bleeding Kansas describes that time in for the past year? Kansas Territory, from 1854 to 1861, dur - ing the struggle to determine whether the THREEDOM FOR TOPEKA month, pray for those of us on the front matters! If everyone in the greater From Barry Feaker and the lines of serving the homeless, the hun - Topeka community gave just $3 per staff at TRM Ministries For what seems like the umpteenth gry, the victims of trauma and abuse, month, it would enable us to continue time, "123456" and "password" are in We are pleased to announce and those suffering from illness and our current operations and greatly the top five most commonly used THREEDOM TOPEKA, a new month - despair. It’s a daily, hourly, moment-by- expand our services. If 3,000 new passwords again this year, according ly campaign to give each member of moment job that requires great support donors gave $30 a month, it would cre - to SplashData, who evaluates millions our community a way to get involved in and grace to keep our staff going. Pray ate an additional $1 million per year to of leaked passwords each year for its whatever capacity they are able, with for all those receiving our services, and help ease suffering and bring greater worst 100 passwords list. the resources they have. Starting pray for those suffering in silence, who freedom to those we serve. Dragon, princess and iloveyou were January 3rd, 2020, and continuing on have not yet found their voice to ask for THREE: Reach. On the 3rd day of also on the list. the 3rd of every month, we are asking help. every month, make a note to reach out "Hackers have great success using every individual in our community to TWO: Give. On the 3rd day of every to 3 people that month you don’t know celebrity names, terms from pop cul - do three things: month, give something in the amount and do something kind. Possibly just a ture and sports, and simple keyboard ONE: Pray. On the 3rd day of every of three. Whether it’s $3, $30, or $300, it n Please see THREEDOM page 2 patterns to break into accounts online new state would be free or slave. Each pro - because they know so many people gram explores aspects of the state’s unique are using those easy-to-remember history. combinations," a SplashData rep said Reporter lists top five religion stories of 2019 Year after year this series continues its in a statement online. New Year’s week is when journalists look back at the top news stories of the popularity, attracting large audiences. “Your password can ruin your life. I 2020 also marks the 164th anniversary of know that sounds dramatic, but it’s year that is ending. Mark Heckler of Fox News offered his top five religion stories Constitution Hall, a unique venue for true. If someone figures out the pass - hosting this program series. It is one of word to your email, you’re in trouble. in 2019 and how they intersect with cul - ture. the reasons the program series has been so Social media? 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For more infor - smartphones, a string of characters to mation, call 785-887-6520 or visit n Please see PASSWORDS page 3 n Please see TOP STORIES page 3 www.lecomptonkansas.com. 2 • January 2020 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Evangelical leaders call out Christianity Today over Trump editorial Parks + Recreation launches redesigned website A large number of The letter also Shawnee County Parks + The new site is more intuitive, prominent evangelicals accused CT of support - Recreation today unveiled its organizing information into popularly sent a sharply critical ing “the entirely-parti - redesigned website. The site is com - searched categories. The site makes it letter to Christianity san, legally-dubious, pletely reorganized to make it easier easier for patrons to search rental facil - Today President and and politically-motivat - for the public to find information and ities and make reservations, sign up CEO Dr. Timothy ed impeachment” and is responsive for better viewing across online for classes and activities and Dalrymple today over for calling for the all platforms. find information on park features and the magazine’s Dec. 19 President not to be re- “We’re excited to give users a much- amenities such as the Gage Park mini- editorial, which called elected next year. improved experience when seeking train and carousel, aquatic centers and for President Trump’s “I hope Christianity information on our website,” said Tim the Lake Shawnee Adventure Cove. removal from office Today will now tell us Laurent, SCP+R director. “Our old site The redesigned site makes it easier and took issue with his who they support for had been created during the consoli - to feature information on popular evangelical supporters. president among the dation of the city and county parks events such as Tulip Time, Spirit of The leaders charged 2020 Democratic field,” departments back in 2012. Technology Kansas and Apple Festival on the home what an unbelieving world will say if you CT's outgoing Editor-in-Chief Mark Galli one evangelical leader who signed the let - has advanced and our department has page. Patrons can access an extended continue to brush off Mr. Trump's with characterizing them as “far-right” ter told the press. advanced since then. We are pleased to calendar of events by scrolling down and publicly dismissing their views, at one immoral words and behavior in the cause They also said that CT has targeted not present this update to better serve our the home page. point quoting a past statement by Galli of political expediency. If we don't reverse only the president, but millions of evan - park patrons.” that referred to evangelical Trump sup - course now, will anyone take anything we gelical voters who supported him and porters as, “These other evangelicals say about justice and righteousness with take seriously their civic responsibilities, [who] often haven’t finished college, and any seriousness for decades to come?" including its readers. and we won’t be as successful with - if they have jobs, and apparently most of The evangelical leaders responded in “Of course, it’s up to your publication THREEDOM out you. them don’t, they are blue-collar jobs or their letter. to decide whether or not your magazine continued from page 1 As we enter this brand-new entry level work.” “We are, in fact, not ‘far-right’ evangel - intends to be a voice of evangelicals like decade, we hope to continue to unite The letter also suggested that CT is at icals as characterized by the author. those represented by the signatories smile, cookies for your new neighbor, the Topeka community and remind Rather, we are Bible-believing risk of no longer for speaking to a wider below, and it is up to us and those paying for the meal at the table or car them of the simple power of three: Christians and patriotic Americans who evangelical audience and losing their Evangelicals like us to decide if we should behind you at the praying togeth - are simply grateful that our President has readership. subscribe to, advertise in and read your drive through. er, giving Galli posted the editorial just one day sought our advice as his administration publication online and in print, but his - And don’t forget together, reach - after Trump became the third president in has advanced policies that protect the torically, we have been your readers.” to reach out to ing together - United States history to be impeached by unborn, promote religious freedom… Dozens of evangelical leaders signed the yourself too. and the freedom the House of Representatives. Galli and ensure that our foreign policy aligns letter, including pastors Greg Laurie and Whatever your wrote, "The impeachment of Donald with our values while making our world Skip Heitzig, as well as former presidential it can create. circumstances, Threedom Trump is a significant event in the story of safer, including through our support of candidates who are noted evangelicals like you matter too. the State of Israel. Topeka begins our republic. It requires comment." Gary Bauer, Gov. Mike Huckabee and for - You are part of We are not theocrats, and we recognize January 3rd He went on to address the president’s mer Rep. Michele Bachmann. our community. evangelical leaders: that our imperfect political system is a Several members of the president’s 2020. Follow You have value "Remember who you are and whom reflection of the fallen world within which evangelical advisory council also signed, TRM on in our commu - you serve. Consider how your justifica - we live, reliant upon the grace of the Lord including Ralph Reed, James Dobson, Facebook to stay tion of Mr. Trump influences your wit - Jesus Christ, which is freely given to sin - pastor Robert Jeffress, Jerry Falwell, Jr., nity and value to those we serve - up to date . ness to your Lord and Savior. Consider ner and saint, alike.” pastor Jentezen Franklin, and Bishop Harry Jackson. Community response to TRM’s call for help Other signers include: Pro-life activist Alveda King, niece of Martin Luther King, In August of last year the Topeka on the heart of the discussion. What role Jr., award-winning musicians Michael Rescue Mission came to our community is the Topeka Rescue Mission supposed Tait and Danny Gokey, and best-selling in critical need: many months of declin - to have in our community, going for - author Eric Metaxas. ing donations along with increased min - ward? Gilberto Velez, chairman of the board istry services had drained TRM reserve Over the past months our community of the National Hispanic Christian funds to the point of potential program has showed us - abundantly - that helping Leadership Conference, is included, along and shelter closure. We found ourselves the hungry and homeless is not just with a number of other Hispanic leaders. in need of a strong, compassionate com - about us, or them. It’s not just about the Evangelical Franklin Graham wrote on munity to keep our doors open. people who need and the people who Facebook that "Christianity Today has Thankfully, many of you stepped up. give. It’s about every individual in a com - been used by the left for their political You demonstrated, yet again, that you munity. From Penny Baker, a young lady agenda. It's obvious that Christianity have our back, and you’re invested in each who along with her friends made and Today has moved to the left and is repre - man, woman and child in need of help sold bracelets to support the Mission, to senting the elitist liberal wing of evangeli - and support in our community. You the donors who faithfully give every calism." proved Topeka is not a community who month without fail, to those who don’t In a statement on Facebook, Dr. James turns away in a crisis - it’s a community of have financial resources but give of their Dobson said "While Christianity Today is people who rally together to help in any time and prayers - we recognized again making its case for impeachment, I hope way they can. From garage sales to multi - that we are all in this together, and we the editors will now tell us who they sup - ple community fundraisers, from social should all feel like we are a vital part of port for president among the Democrat media posts to local businesses spreading bringing positive solutions when the field." awareness, from large donations to those need arises. This is OUR Community , who donated what little they could, with - OUR Mission - and we want to continue in a few months our community had to remind you of that. raised enough to allow us to keep our The message that was laid on our doors open and most of our services hearts came from Ecclesiastes 4:12 - intact. “Though one may be overpowered, two Throughout this experience, the same can defend themselves. A cord of three questions kept coming to the forefront. strands is not quickly broken.” What’s next? How can we prevent anoth - In the end, the success of the Topeka er financial crisis? How can we continue Rescue Mission, the success of our com - metrovoicenews.com to support our Mission? What can we as munity, and the success of our homeless individuals do on a regular basis to help guests comes down to three sets of peo - Most of our print provide for the increasing needs in our ple: those who serve, those who give, and community? those who receive. And it’s about all of us, articles, plus more, In the following months the Topeka together. are on our Mobile- Rescue Mission team came together with Topeka Rescue Mission community leaders, donors, and those 785-354-1744 ready Breaking- who needed our services the most. We [email protected] news Website. opened a discussion and received feed - Street Reach Hotline: 785-230-8237 back like never before, causing us to focus For our needs list, visit: trmonline.org Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______January 2020 • 3 Gymnastics company grows into a new location Capital Gymnastics & Athletics Israel will be the topic of (formerly CAGE) is in the business of growth – growing the dreams and discussion at C5 Luncheon goals of their athletes, growing The January C5 POWER For more details on these and awareness about the benefits of gym - Luncheon will be held January 9, other events, stay tuned to the nastics, and growing healthy habits 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Harley C5Alive facebook page and web - not just for exercising but for time Town/Evel Kneivel Museum. site: www.C5Alive.org. management and conquering fears. Lee Hartman and Gary Roten C5Alive is an organization Every day staff members see small will present updates on Israel and founded in 2009, dedicated to steps in growth from the athletes. travel opportunities. They will developing and uniting Christian Some days it takes a step or two back - share their experiences during Leadership in the community, wards to realize what you need to do recent visits there. involving businesses, non-profits to go forward again. It’s very chal - The cost to attend a C5 lunch - and churches. lenging to teach children that a set - eon is $10 for In addition back is not a failure, and that you C5Alive mem - to monthly don’t need to compare yourself to bers and first- “POWER” your friends. time guests luncheons It was only a matter of time before and be able to see more angles of the classes at the same location again so who RSVP, and held on the CAGE itself needed to grow as well. gym. that they can have a child in each $12 at the second After 20 years on SW 37th street in a The Preschool area is right up program on the same night of the door. Non- Thursday of building that it had long outgrown, a front by the parent viewing window week. members and each month, decision was made to take a giant so that the littlest gymnasts can easily The Competition Team has desig - other guests C5 also hosts step forward, by moving a whole 2 wave to mom or dad. There are even nated equipment also. Instead of pay $15. C5 periodic busi - miles down 37th street to the east! parent-assisted classes if your toddler everyone getting limited time on cer - luncheons are ness fairs and The actual address is 3740 SW South isn’t ready to go out on their own yet. tain events, they are able to take open to the other events, Park Ave. Along with physically mov - The school age recreational gym - more turns and get more accom - public and everyone is welcome including EASTERFEST, the ing, the name was also changed to nastics classes have their own area plished per practice because of being to attend, organizers said. RSVPs annual Topeka Easter Parade and Capital Gymnastics & Athletics to and a brand new “quad” bar just for able to utilize the space so much and inquiries can be sent to Family Fun Fest, held on N. better encompass what the business them. It’s 4 bars attached to one more effectively than at the previous [email protected]. Kansas Avenue and in Garfield now does. large base. There is a single location. The next monthly C5Alive Park on the day before Easter. The new location is almost double adjustable bar, parallel bars, uneven There is still have a foam pit and "POWER Luncheon" will be held C5 members may also sponsor the size, and offers enough space to bars and even a set of rings. awesome birthday party packages – Feb. 13th. luncheons and other events as a safely teach a wider variety of classes. The Ninja classes have a large cor - now there is a real birthday party C5Alive “POWER” luncheons way to promote their organiza - There is a large, comfortable par - ner of the gym with the warp wall, room for refreshments and presents. are held on the second Thursday tions. For more information ent viewing area and an app that you bars, trampoline, vaulting boxes and For more information, call owner of each month, and meals are about C5, go to C5Alive.org, face - can download straight to your phone more! 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Churches passwords strong to protect against brute song, it’s to spread the Gospel.” When such as Zoe (which is Hillsong-related), force attacks, which is when hackers try Jimmy Kimmel asked him if he was now Radius and Mosaic have attracted famous guessing your password over and over a “Christian artist,” he responded, “I’m attendees such as Chris Pratt and until they’re successful.” just a Christian everything.” Katherine Schwarzenegger, even amid gay Here are the top 25 most common rights activists’ complaints that these passwords for 2019: Hong Kong protests - In June, anti- churches espouse Biblical sexual values. extradition Hong Kong protesters began #25 123qwe singing a Christian hymn called "Sing Anti-Semitism - Anti-Semitism has #24 password1 Hallelujah to the Lord" at marches, in grown as a movement both at home and #23 dragon front of the city's Legislative Council, and abroad. It includes anti-Semitic state - #22 princess at police stand-offs. ments and policy recommendations by #21 888888 Not all of the protesters are Christian - sitting Democrat members of Congress #19 7777777 - only 10 percent of the population pro - and Democrat presidential candidates. #18 lovely fesses faith -- but Christian churches ral - Over the course of just a few months of #17 555555 lied with the protesters once they heard 2019, the New York Times reported that #16 654321 the alarming reports of police brutality. swastikas defaced a French Jewish ceme - #15 qwertyuiop The churches joined their ranks to protect tery, British Labour lawmakers quit their #14 admin the protesters, because “religious assem - party because of endemic anti-Semitism, #13 1q2w3e4r blies” are exempt from rules governing Hungary’s newly elected government #12 qwerty123 organized protests. conducted an anti-Semitic political cam - #11 abc123 paign, and a Belgian carnival float used #10 123123 Chick-Fil-A - On Nov. 18, the compa - caricatures of Orthodox Jews sitting on #9 111111 ny’s charitable arm made a surprise piles of money. Physical attacks have also #8 iloveyou announcement: The company would stop become commonplace in the last weeks of #7 12345 donating to the Salvation Army and the the year. #6 12345678 Fellowship of Christian Athletes and #5 1234567 would start donating to groups that have While this is not a complete list of top #4 password hosted Drag Queen Story Hour and cele - religion news stories, it is an interesting #3 qwerty brate LGBTQ pride. Also, they wrote a one. 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All year Abilene pays tribute to its hometown Cruise around town to the car show, swap refund they're due by giving the IRS long, Kansas’ all-star lineup of attractions hero with a week-long Eisenhower Legacy meet, live music and beer garden. Owner, Peggy’s Tax and Accounting Service more time to detect and prevent and events score big with stylish new Trip to Washington, D.C., May 4-9, for the It’s a milestone year for communities As tax filing fraud. downtown developments in Salina and unveiling of the Dwight D. Eisenhower turning 150 years old in 2020. Waterville season Using Where's My Refund?, tax - Topeka, an out-of-this-world Apollo 13 National Memorial. Open to the public, marks its birthday during its annual Nickel approaches, payers can check the status of their 50th anniversary gala at Hutchinson’s the trip is a joint effort by Abilene, Day festival May 22-24 and with fireworks the Internal Cosmosphere, the opening of the expand - Denison, Texas, and Gettysburg, on July 3. Seneca’s 150th party, June 12-14, refund within 24 hours after the Revenue IRS has received their electronically ed Boot Hill Museum in Dodge City, and a Pennsylvania, to honor their common for - gets nostalgic with a street dance, historic Service cau - full roster of other highlights. mer resident and explore “Ike” sites tours, games and turn-of-the-century filed tax return or four weeks after tions taxpay - Catch a big-time game throughout the throughout D.C. and Gettysburg. demonstrations. Lincoln County remi - mailing a paper return. It provides a ers not to rely inaugural season when Wichita’s Triple-A Highlighted by the May 8 dedication of the nisces all year long with gallery displays, personalized date the taxpayer can on receiving their refund by a cer - farm team, affiliated with the Miami Eisenhower Memorial near the U.S. historical museum exhibits and programs, expect a refund after the IRS tain date, especially when making Marlins, plays 70 home games in its brand- Capitol, the trip also includes a tour, led by living history and other monthly events. processes the return. Taxpayers new park. Fireworks, bands and kids’ play Ike’s granddaughter, Mary, of the Wichita’s sesquicentennial year features live major purchases or paying bills. should also take into consideration and splash areas add to the game-day fun. Eisenhowers’ Gettysburg farm. music and a variety of celebratory events, Some tax returns may require addi - the time it takes to receive a check While in the city, visitors can take a nos - The Smithsonian Institution traveling such as “150 for 150” on August 15 that tional review and those refunds by mail, or for financial institutions talgic spin on Botanica Wichita’s renovat - exhibition, “Crossroads: Change in Rural brings together 150 of the city’s top high may take longer. to post the refund to their account. ed, antique 36- America,” comes school athletes, including keynote speakers Many factors affect refund timing File electronically and use direct horse carousel to six Kansas Lynette Woodard, Jim Ryun and Barry Just as each tax return is unique deposit that used to communities in Sanders. and individual, so is each taxpayer's The vast majority of taxpayers delight Wichitans 2020 and 2021. Among attractions and festivals cele- refund. Here are a few things tax - get their refunds faster by filing at Joyland “Crossroads” is brating anniversaries: payers should keep in mind if they electronically and using direct Amusement Park. designed to spark • Wichita’s Exploration Place observes are waiting on their refund but hear deposit. It is simple, safe and secure. Work begins soon conversations its 20th year with a Birthday Bash April 4- or see on social media that other on a new garden, about the future 5, and 20th Anniversary Gala October 10. This is the same electronic transfer taxpayers have already received system used to deposit nearly 98% outdoor patio, and sustainability • 15th Annual Dirty Kanza, May 28-31, theirs. bistro and children’s play area surrounding of rural communities. In addition, host in Emporia. More than 3,000 riders tackle of all Social Security and Veterans Different factors can affect the Affairs benefits into millions of the carousel. Also just opened in Wichita, sites plan complementary exhibitions and gravel-grinding rides through the Flint timing of a refund. The IRS, along the new downtown Hilton Garden Inn public programs that explore local stories. Hills. accounts. with its partners in the tax industry, with its unique rooftop glass-bottomed Stops in 2020 include Iola, August 29- • 60th Dodge City Days, July 23-August Taxpayers select it as their refund continue to strengthen security pool that juts out over Douglas Avenue. October 11; Greensburg, October 17- 2, in Dodge City. Kansas’ second largest fes - method through their tax software reviews to help protect against Topeka plans to unveil its new down - November 29; and North Newton, tival carries on with a pro rodeo, barbecue and by typing in their bank account identity theft and refund fraud. town hub, Evergy December 5- contest, western parade, longhorn cattle number and routing number. Plaza, in March. January 17, 2021. drive and more. Even though the IRS issues most Taxpayers can also let their tax pre - The gathering In 2021, stops • 75th Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo, July 29- refunds in less than 21 days, it's parer know they want direct space features a include August 1, in Abilene. Saddle up for bulls, possible a particular taxpayer's deposit. It is even also available to performance Independence, broncs and barrels, along with a western refund may take longer. Some tax the small number of taxpayers still stage, digital January 23- parade, carnival and demolition derby. returns require additional review filing by paper. screen, splash March 7; Alma, • 25th Annual Elk Falls Outhouse and take longer to process than oth - Refunds should only be deposit - park, fountains March 13-April Festival, November 20-21, in Elk Falls. Tour ers. It may be necessary when a ed directly into accounts that are and ice-skating in 25; and Norton, the town’s decorated outhouses and vote return has errors, is incomplete or in the taxpayer's name, their winter. A new multi-million-dollar May 1-June 13. on a favorite, then check out the crafts, is affected by identity theft or fraud. spouse's name or both if it's a joint Japanese garden is coming to the Topeka Across the state, join the festive fun at food and music The IRS will contact taxpayers by account. No more than three elec - Zoo next summer. Seasonal flowers, koi celebrations and milestone events. For • 70th Annual Christmas City of the mail when more information is tronic refunds can be deposited fish, a flowing stream, bridges and experi - starters, Ottawa’s High Plains, needed to process a return. into a single financial account or ential trails will accent the spacious 2.5 new Legacy November 28- By law, the IRS cannot issue pre-paid debit card. Taxpayers who acres. Square – a January 1, in refunds to people claiming the exceed the limit will receive an IRS Salina is putting finishing touches on its downtown event WaKeeney. A 35- Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) notice and will be mailed a paper $160-million revitalization of downtown, space at the foot tree hand - or Additional Child Tax Credit refund check. Whether a taxpayer giving it a modern, open-space, art deco- intersection of made with fresh (ACTC) before mid-February. The files electronically or on paper, inspired streetscape. The Alley bowling the Flint Hills pine is the center - law requires the IRS to hold the direct deposit gives them access to and family fun center and the Salina Trail and Prairie piece of the entire refund, including the portion their refund faster than a paper Fieldhouse indoor sports facility are Spirit Trail State downtown not associated with the credits. This check. among attractions already open. Parks – is base draped in green - Downtown additions in 2020 include for the city’s newest festival, Rhythm & ery, lights and wreaths Homewood Suites, the American Classics Ride, April 25-26. Explore the trails on bike Also on the horizon: Car Museum and additional restaurants. tours and enjoy music along the way, then • Construction begins next summer on The home of the original Apollo 13 gather at Legacy Square for a concert and the American Royal’s new agriculture command module, Hutchinson’s Outdoor Adventure Expo. complex near Village West in Kansas City, Cosmosphere, marks the 50th anniversary Back again after a successful first year, Kan. Plans call for more than 800,000 of the historic mission with an April 4 gala, Hays’ Tour Die Kapellen (Tour of Chapels) square feet of indoor event space, includ - starring Apollo 13 astronauts and many of on May 30 offers a two-wheeled way to ing barn and expo areas, three perform - the mission control team. Also in spring, experience western Kansas’ Volga-German ance arenas, more than 50,000 square feet the Cosmosphere gets more kid-friendly history and its historic small-town of exhibit space, plus 2,400 parking spots with the completion of its first dedicated German cathedrals. Choose from 30- to and outdoor areas to host festivals and children’s section, the CosmoKids interac - 100-mile routes that lead to churches events. Significant progress should be tive science education center. tucked in rural areas and tiny towns, completed by December 2021. At Dodge City’s Boot Hill Museum, feel including the “Cathedral of the Plains” in • Fort Riley’s U.S. Cavalry and 1st the thunder as the floor shakes during an Victoria. At each, a guide tells the history Infantry Division museums – closed immersive buffalo stampede video at the and classical music groups perform. through 2020 for renovations – are expect - new exhibit hall, set for a May 23 grand Everyone pedals back to downtown Hays ed to re-open summer of 2021. In the opening. Nine new permanent exhibits, a for a hearty German meal. meantime, a temporary museum features gift shop and traveling exhibit hall fill the Volleyball takes center court June 9-11 the "Duty First: 100 years of the Big Red 13,000-square-foot addition. when Wichita hosts the U.S. Women’s One" exhibit. On May 1-3, geocachers from around National Team, along with Japan, Turkey • Work continues on new exhibits and the world will converge on Colby to com - and Belgium, in a Volleyball Nations renovations at Kaw Mission State Historic memorate the 20th anniversary of geo - League Tournament. Fans get a rare Site in Council Grove. Closed for 2020, the caching and the oldest active geocache in opportunity to cheer on the U.S. Olympic museum is tentatively set to open Kansas the world – planted off I-70 in nearby representatives before the team heads to Day weekend in late January 2021. Mingo in May 2000. Enthusiasts can cache the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. For more information about attractions in on a GPS adventure maze, a mega geo - High-performance Boss Mustangs in Kansas, visit TravelKS.com. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______January 2020 • 5 The Stock Market in Election Years By Ryan Shumaker market, the economy, etc. since you’d have Smartvester Pro at The Retirement Team a plan in place to generate the income you want and need regardless of what is A common question occurring. Many people when they first I’ve heard as of late is come in to see us are setup well if the mar - Teaching the value of work...and money DAVE ‘what’s the stock market ket goes up, but have no plan for or would going to do given the be devastated if the market goes sideways Dear Dave, week with a dollar amount next to each RAMSEY upcoming election?’ Is it okay to give very young children an one. Financial author, or down. If you’re in a position like that Well let’s start by look - then you probably should be nervous not allowance? Keep in mind, kids shouldn’t get paid radio host, television ing at how the S&P 500 Christie for every little thing they do around the personality, and only in election years, but pretty much all has fared in the 18 elections since World the time given that markets have fared no house. Some jobs are just a necessary motivational speaker War II. better or no worse historically in election Dear Christie, component of being part of a family. Teaching kids there’s an emotional And there are some things kids should dave says connection between work and money is do simply because mom or dad asked one of the best things you can do as a them to. Some jobs should have a higher parent. Once your kids are old enough purpose in mind, too, because as a par - What about online banks? to do a few simple chores around the ent, you should want to find as many house, they’re old enough to earn a little teachable moments for your kids as pos - Dear Dave, money doing them. sible. What are your thoughts about online In my mind, there’s absolutely noth - Once they’ve earned their money, sit banks? Are they as safe as traditional, ing wrong with putting kids who are down with them and divide it into three neighborhood banks? three or four on a basic commission sys - separate envelopes—saving, spending, Jeanna tem. If they do the jobs you assign them, and giving. That way, they get to learn they get paid. If they don’t do the jobs, about the uses for money while they’re Dear Jeanna, they don’t get paid. We put a little dry- learning how to work! Sure, if they’re guaranteed by the erase board on the refrigerator, and list - —Dave Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. ed the jobs they had to do during the The FDIC is one of two agencies that provide deposit insurance to customers There has only been 2 years out of the in America’s depository institutions. years versus non election years. 18 where the market ended down (so only The other is the National Credit Union The fact is no one knows for sure what 11.11% of election years). One was under Administration, or NCUA, which will happen any given day, month, or year a Democrat, one under a Republican. I insures and regulates credit unions. in the stock market. If they did they could think many people are concerned with If you’re seriously considering using become so wealthy they would never have the upcoming election since the start of an online bank, there are a few things I’d to work again. Everyone can, though, have the last 2 bear markets where the S&P 500 advise checking out before making the a plan in place for how they will generate lost about half its value happened to coin - move. Look into the bank’s track record, income when financial markets become cide with an election year (2000 and and see how long it has been open. Also, shaky. If the prospects of a rocky market 2008). Did those years being election years if the bank you’re considering doesn’t has you rattled or worried consider speak - really have much to do with either the tech have a name-brand you recognize, find ing with a competent financial advisor crash or the housing crisis? Not really. It is out the amount of its deposits. that is well versed and focuses primarily more a coincidence than anything else, Online banks don’t worry me today on creating tax-efficient retirement but being nervous now is understandable like they did 10 years ago. And almost income plans that don’t solely rely on the if you experienced your account value everyone does some form of online stock market doing well for you to live the being halved (or worse) in either of those banking these days, anyway. If the bank retirement you want. crashes. in question has a good reputation, and There’s always a reason the stock mar - The fact is election years have really not sufficient deposits to have some strength ket could go up and there’s always a reason averaged any better or any worse than in its FDIC guarantee, I wouldn’t worry it could go down. There’s no reason, other years. In election years the S&P 500 about it. though, why you shouldn’t have a plan for has averaged a 10.00% return; for the non —Dave both. election years a near identical 9.99%, according to data from Morningstar. Material discussed is meant for general/informational purposes and is not Baby Step for weddings? Sometimes people see things that are cor - intended to be used as the sole basis for any Dear Dave, related (meaning when one thing occurs financial decisions, nor be construed as advice We recently started following your plan, another seems to occur) that have no cau - to meet your particular needs. Guarantees are and it has made a huge difference in our sation (meaning one thing didn’t cause backed solely on the claims paying ability of the financial outlook and our marriage. the other thing). A great example is the issuing insurance company. Please consult a When it comes to the Baby Steps, when number of people drowning in pools financial professional for further information. do you recommend setting aside money overlaid with the number of films Nicolas The S&P 500 cannot be invested in directly and for a wedding? We have a daughter, and Cage appeared in. is an unmanaged index of 500 stocks used to measure the performance of US large-cap we want to be able to do as much as pos - Based on this graph it might make one think you shouldn’t go swimming for fear stocks. Past performance is no guarantee of sible for her when the time comes. future results. Jim of drowning in years Nicolas Cage is in Dear Jim, That’s a good question. There’s not real - ly a Baby Step specifically for weddings. In my mind, it should probably come after Baby Step 5—setting aside a college fund for your kids. Maybe part of this is the dad in me, but in prioritizing these things I think a good education is more important Investment advisory services offered than a big wedding. more movies. Clearly, though, the two are through Next Generation Investing, LLC. Don’t get me unrelated just like the last 2 large bear Securities offered through World Equity wrong, a wedding is markets beginning in election years. Group, Inc. member FINRA and SIPC. a wonderful event If the prospect of an upcoming election Next Generation Investing, LLC, & The and cause for lots of is making you nervous about the stock Retirement Team are not owned or controlled joy and celebration. market the issue is not the election or the by World Equity Group. But it’s also a one- stock market the issue is how your portfo - Insurance and annuities offered through day event. Ryan Shumaker, KS Insurance License lio is constructed. 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Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______January 2020 • 7 Impeached or Trumped? Abortion opponents have reason to be optimistic promised aide in their time of trouble. By George Ismael Feliu Jr. Trump never withheld aide to Ukraine, By Russell Shaw | aleteia.rog This December, Speaker Pelosi led most but Obama did. By the way, the lawyer As thousands of pro-life demonstrators of her party in passing a very partisan arti - probing dishonorably-discharged Hunter fill the streets of downtown Washington cles of impeachment. The House rushed Biden and his unearned six-figure salary on January 24 for the annual March for through the process because the danger of with Ukrainian Oil was fired and the inves - Life, optimism and uncertainty will both Trump was so great that they needed to tigation was dropped under the Obama be present in abundance. Forty-seven expedite everything so that they can rid administration. Who are the crooks here? years after the Supreme Court legalized this country of the duly elected by the peo - By the way, quid pro quo in dealing with abortion and 28 years after it ruled against ple President Trump. In other nations is not a placing what it called an “undue burden” the words of House crime except in the way upon women seeking to terminate their Majority Leader Hoyer the Obama administra - pregnancies, the pro-life movement has (Dem, MD) on tion handled the reason for being both hopeful and con - December 5, 2019, “This Ukraine according to cerned. is a process that has gone Joe Biden. On the plus side, the number of U.S. on for over two and a The second article of abortions continues to drop, falling to question that each state will have to and hearts — not just of politicians and half years.” impeachment is 862,000 in 2017. This is still a shockingly answer for itself, the ability of the grass - judges but of ordinary Americans — will As of this writing, the obstruction of high number, but it is half a million fewer roots pro-life movement to touch minds soon be tested as perhaps never before. House has not delivered Congress. Every presi - than the 1.36 million 20 years earlier — the articles of impeach - dent of the United States and the figure has declined steadily ment to the Senate. In is guilty of this. If this is throughout those two decades. layman’s terms, Donald a crime, all presidents Meanwhile, abortion clinics continue to Trump has not been should be impeached; close their doors as many states enact new, I’m jus’ sisa outy therie, nyou ’jus.t h.av.e .to make the impeached. All Sen. but it is not. The Obama restrictive laws on abortion. effort to find it. I watch a variety of news Mitch (the turtle) administration sold Things are looking up, too, at the LEE channels and receive news from various McConnell need do is guns to the Mexican Supreme Court, which at last has what HARTMAN email newsletters and websites. If you void it and this part of Cartel in hopes of those appears to be a five-member majority of do that, we may not come to the same the drama is over. The guns crossing the border pro-life members — Chief Justice John Managing Editor conclusions, but at least you would have House would need to start from scratch and killing Americans so that they could Roberts and Justices Clarence Thomas, Metro Voice the facts. But if you don’t include Fox and Donald Trump remains innocent. pass stricter gun control laws. Congress Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch, and Brett News you won’t really get the whole After over two and a half years of trying investigated. Obama used Executive Kavanaugh. Firmly on the abortion side is news. I haven’t found another major to get Trump impeached, the House only Privilege which ended the probe into a four-member minority composed of news channel that presents both sides, convicted him of two crimes which legally Operation Fast and Furious. The POTUS Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen editor’sblog although you can find many outlets speaking are not even crimes. The Speaker answers to the American People not Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor, and Elena Okay now I’m going to write some - online that do that. holds the articles waiting for the Senate, Congress. Kagan. thing many of you liberal thinkers are Social media is the same way, you will which she constitutionally has no power In fact, it can be argued that Congress But just how solid is the majority? The not going to want to read. You will not not get the whole news there either. over, to acquiesce to her demands (in other has obstructed Trump since his inaugura - answer to that all-important question like it. Even if you try you will probably They only let you see what they want words, quid pro quo). tion. This is where Hoyer’s two and a half should become clear in the months not be able to get through it. You have you to see, so you have to really try in The first is the quid pro quo phone call. year admission is so important. Congress immediately ahead. And there the uncer - watched the liberal media so long you order to find the facts there by choosing Democrats changed the rules on what a has been trying to trump up charges tainty sets in. are brainwashed by them. what friends you click on “receive first” whistleblower can be by saying someone against the President since he was elected. On March 4 the Supreme court will It’s not entirely your fault. This is a for their posts, and which news pages with second hand information can With the illegal FISA warrants gained by hear oral arguments in June Medical tactic used in warfare – blast the victim you receive posts from, etc. become a whistleblower. The whistleblow - abuses of power by the FBI who spied on Services v. Gee, a case testing a Louisiana with so much propaganda that they Most of you liberal thinkers have er never heard any part of any conversation Trump throughout much of his candidacy, law that requires clinic doctors who do start to believe it. probably already stopped reading by that Trump had with a foreign power. He much of Congress made up of Democrats abortions to have admitting privileges at The part that is your fault is that you now, because you are brainwashed, or heard it from someone. If you ever played and Never Trump Republicans dragged nearby hospitals. (June Medical Services is could be watching Fox News or other because you are too lazy or don’t care telephone, you know why this kind of their feet in doing their jobs in the hopes an abortion provider, joined in the case by online news sources sometimes to get enough to put in the effort. information is unreliable. In fact, any that Trump would resign, or they actually two anonymous doctors who perform the other part of the news that you are But here are a few more thoughts, if lawyer worth his salt would object to this found a crime they could impeach him abortions, while Gee is Dr. Rebekah Gee, not hearing. Then at least you would you’re still interested. kind of testimony as hearsay; and every with. They placed their hopes on Mueller secretary of the state’s health and hospitals have all the facts and be able to make an The Economy honest judge would sustain it. who found nothing, not even evidence of a department.) intelligent decision. • Americans are better off now and It seems that the Democrats ran with crime. Most of the indictments they got As the media never tire of pointing out, But most of you haven’t done that the economy is in better shape today Adam Schiff’s version of the phone call (a were process crimes which with at any the Louisiana law is virtually identical to a and won’t do that. If all you listen to is than it has been in decades. fictionalized account in which Trump other time would never have been pursued Texas law that the Supreme Court struck CNN or MSNBC or CBS or liberal out - • The tax cuts and efforts to cut demanded Ukraine to investigate Hunter nor prosecuted. The other indictments down in 2016. In upholding Louisiana’s lets online, you will probably end up unnecessary red tape have fueled a Biden and the people who wiped Hillary’s were on foreign companies which were version, however, the U.S Court of believing that as fact. The fact is those surge in job creation, a rising stock mar - email servers) not bothering with the tran - never going to be prosecuted. Appeals for the 5th Circuit discerned outlets are no longer unbiased like they ket, and rising wages. script that Donald Trump released. From The impeachment articles of Donald “stark differences” between the factual were in the old days. • One million fewer Americans are there, the Democrats held closed hearing Trump should never have passed the judi - records in the two cases. The appeals court The news is supposed to hold our living below the poverty line than in where no Republicans were allowed to ciary committee let alone the House floor. also spoke approvingly of the “credential - government officials accountable, but 2016. attend. Then came the circus of deep- No crime has been committed, unlike ing” function served by requiring hospital no one is holding the news outlets • Millions more have jobs, including staters who felt unappreciated by Trump Pedophile Airline alumni Bill Clinton. admitting privileges and thereby helping accountable! So if that’s all you listen to, 600,000 African Americans and 500,000 and his administration in very dull and Clinton lied under oath (am impeachable to ensure that women receive medical you end up believing their false narra - Hispanic Americans. Unemployment is very inadmissible in a court of law testimo - offense). He also took advantage of a few competent care. tive. You hate Trump and us conserva - at historic lows. ny on live television. women which Congress would never At this point in the history of the abor - tives so much now that nothing we say Immigration and the Law Trump had a conversation with the impeach him for. tion debate there is little or no chance that will matter (I won’t say Republicans, • Illegal immigrants seeking to cross President of Ukraine, a country who has As of this date, Trump has still not been the Supreme Court will flatly overturn its because most establishment our borders are a threat to our national suffered from a history of corrupt politi - impeached. The future may bring exoner - existing precedents, and attempts to force Republicans don’t really represent us security – and many of them are crimi - cians. Trump asked that they enforced ation or further corruption of our it to do that by passing laws certain to be conservatives). Your mind is made up. nals; not most, but too many. their laws according to our treaty and hunt Constitution by our corrupt politicians in struck down arguably do more harm than That’s why so many of us don’t even • We need immigration for popula - down this corruption. The fact that part of Washington, who are trying to make a good by reinforcing the precedents. bother replying to your constant bash - tion growth (our death rate exceeds our this corruption leads to Hunter Biden as message loud and clear that they want no Instead — and at most — the court will ing of us anymore. birth rate in the US). But we must rec - well as Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama outsiders in power in the Capitol. The strengthen the authority of the states to This is common sense, and it isn’t ognize the need for basic border con - only lies with those who actually commit - message is not just for Donald Trump. It is impose some restrictions on abortion. that hard. I don’t have time to keep trol. explaining it if you’re not even going to ted crimes. Remember, Joe Biden openly for every American who voted for him. This in turn will lead to fresh political • America already welcomes around listen and apply logic any more. It’s a bragged on camera that he pressured They want everyone to know they have struggles in many places, very likely punc - one million immigrants each year. waste of my time and I have work to do Ukraine to fire the lawyer who was investi - the power and will not relinquish it easily tuated by recurring appeals to the More than 13% of our population (I have to make a living, and there’s a gating Hunter Biden for his crimes in that to the American people. The American Supreme Court. • The question is how to best balance country to try and save). country and to drop all charges; or they people tried to trump the swamp with And here the real significance of this compassion for those seeking a better You are responsible as a citizen to would get no aide from Obama. Ukraine Donald Trump. year’s March for Life becomes apparent. life in America with the need for a real gather knowledge and make intelligent lost oil rich Crimea to Obama’s good The question is impeach or Trump? You For if, as seems likely though far from cer - border and rules for entry. decisions about our country. The truth friend, Russia do to America not giving the tell me. tain abortion is on its way to becoming a Well, I’m out of room. More later. 8 • January 2020 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

Jamie Grace: If every church fostered 1 child ‘there’d be no more waiting children’ Jamie Grace: If every church fos - Back when we were courting and utes from my parents and if I wasn’t tered 1 child ‘there’d be no more wait - now as a married couple, Aaron and I driving to their house in the mornings, ing children’ have frequent long, hypothetical con - they were bringing the kids to my versations about when our children house. Much like “The Beverlys,” there Christian singer Jamie Grace stars in are in middle school and ask us chal - were questions like “how long?” And the new PureFlix TV series “The lenging questions about faith or in “what does this mean for our dynam - Beverlys,” and while the inspirational high school and are navigating ic?” But at the end of the day, we did it show aims to impact young people, the through a challenging friendship. And for love. And that made every moment singer hopes it will also encourage now, even though Isabella is only a 5 worth it! families to open their homes to foster months old, we’re cautious about the children in need. music she listens to or even the shows Would you encourage others to fos- “The Beverlys” is a musical comedy we might have on in the background ter children? for all ages, starring Grace, comedian when she’s not paying attention. We Grace: One of the most startling Tommy Blaze, and newcomers Mia are so grateful that God chose us to be concepts I’ve ever heard and processed Damico, Brie Duplechain and Raya her parents and guard her heart, and is this: If every church in America Sunshine Mullan. we are firm believers that the best would commit to one child in the fos - “Follow the adventures of three thing we can do is be intentional every ter care system, there would be no orphaned girls who dream of starting step of the way. more waiting children. a girls’ music group with the help of girls and her own experiences with model in a celebrity-obsessed age? The keyword is one . their mentor (Grace). While living in a foster care and being a mother. Grace: Thank you so much! I really What did you learn about foster If every church made that commit - Hollywood mansion owned (complete consider it an honor to be able to be a care? ment, then one family would be a fos - with a butler) by a failed record exec, Tell us what it’s been like for you to role model. I hear the word “influ - Grace: Twenty-five is the minimum ter family. But it takes a village! the young girls learn about kindness, act in “The Beverlys”? encer” a lot in regard to what I do but age for unmarried adults to become Another family in the congregation faith and friendship while pursuing Grace: It was awesome jumping also when it comes to the goal of a lot foster parents in the state of Georgia. could be available to babysit or carpool their dreams,” the show’s synopsis says. back into the saddle of a family- of young girls. It can seem like a fanta - The year before I turned 25, I was liv - to school. And other families could get The PureFlix series touches on top - friendly comedy! My first official “job” sy to grow up and be “influential” like ing in Georgia and so eager to become together to come up with a schedule, ics children and teenagers struggle in the entertainment industry was a the stars of viral videos or the person - a foster mom that I got the paperwork rotating who takes a casserole on with, such as fear, insecurities and self- kids’ show called “iShine KNECT.” It alities on trending pages. But I like to around 360 days early. I attended an Tuesdays or takes the trash out on worth. The comedic series is also filled was based on young tweens and teens remind them that whether you have a “information meeting” (which was the Fridays. with many heartwarming moments navigating life as followers of Jesus. million social media followers or you only thing I could attend at the time Realistically, everyone can’t foster or meant to spark conversations between One major difference with “The even if you don’t have a smartphone, because of my age), and moved into a adopt a child. But everyone can find a young people and their family mem - Beverlys” is that I’m not one of the you are still an influencer. six bedroom house in hopes of making way to be involved with serving a local bers. One of those topics is foster care. tweens this time around, but my role is Every person that crosses our paths it a home for amazing kids. family who is growing or changing There are hundreds of thousands of that of a mentor and manager of their throughout each day is there for a rea - Surprisingly, halfway through my through foster care or adoption. For children in the foster care system in music career. I loved getting to play the son, and we get to choose what kind of year of holding on to that paperwork the big moments that feel world- the U.S. and the popular YouTube role of someone that was investing in impact we will make on them. and counting down the days, my par - changing and even for the day to day vlogger and Christian musician hopes their lives, but also learning and grow - Whether it’s with the words we say, the ents became temporary guardians to or seemingly insignificant duties, we churches will be moved with compas - ing in her own way. way we say them, or even how we treat three young children as they transi - can all play a role and every single part sion after seeing the impact that can be people in passing when words are few, tioned into their permanent foster matters! made in the lives of others through the You have always been an inspiration our impact can always make a differ - homes. At the time, however, there If someone is considering foster TV show. and mentor to young girls. Talk about ence. were moments where we thought they care or wants to know how they can In an interveiw she discusses her the importance of being a positive role When we start to look at our world may even be with my parents forever. learn more, I always suggest reaching responsibility as a role model to young around us as a place where we can My parents have fostered children for out to a local agency and attending a influence others just as much as as long as I can remember, but this sea - meeting. Agencies host them yearly as celebrities can influence us, I truly son was the first time that they were a way to offer details about the process think the fascination with fame will guardians of young children while I in a noncommittal way to families who begin to diminish. Yes, it’s obvious that was an adult. And it was amazing! want to learn more! some platforms are bigger than others. In a way, it reminds me of “The “The Beverlys” is now available to But when it comes to being called to Beverlys.” It was an unexpected event watch on Pure Flix, starring Jamie love and serve others, we’re all the that brought them into our lives. And Grace. same. before the first sunset, they were –Christian Post already family. I lived about 15 min - As a mother with a baby girl, can you speak about how you plan to instill the values of kindness, faith and friendship as she grows up and pur- sues her dreams, which is an example reflected in “The Beverlys”? Grace: My husband and I are so in love with our sweet Isabella and strive daily to make decisions that will impact her positively. When we named her we were very intentional about her name, including her middle name: Brave. We continually pray that she will be filled with courage to face any - thing, whether pursuing her dreams or even facing adversity. And when it comes to faith, friendship and choos - ing to be kind to others, we pray for those things too. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______January 2020 • 9 The power of an ultrasound to change a mind and save a life should never be underestimated It happened when I was scrolling through my Facebook feed one day. In between posts about the latest foot - ball games, I saw it—and it melted my heart. There was an Ultrasound of not one, but two babies—the latest additions to my Facebook friend’s family. I have seen my share of Ultrasounds over the years—my darling daughter’s was the most memorable. Lying on the exam table, I looked up at the screen and saw my How a woman’s will saved little one playing with her toes while in each year. It is quite another to see a pre - tion industry cavalierly refers to as the utero. natal portrait of a baby who lacks protec - “choice.” It was an incredible and unforgettable tion under the law. The experience of seeing that Facebook a baby from abortion sight. I wonder how many other minds and Ultrasound has also left me to wonder, Last Thursday, Monica and Luca looked at him intently, and I felt with But I believe this was the first time I hearts that Ultrasound touched. From the “How many twins are aborted each year arrived with their 7-month-old baby absolute certainty their love for this son have viewed an Ultrasound of twins. The comments below the photo, it was clear in our country? How many times is the Simone, accompanied by Giulia, one of of theirs. That gave me the strength to precious preborn babies were clearly visi - that Facebook friends were astounded at tragedy of abortion actually doubled our team members, who met this couple speak. ble—and their official age was 14 weeks’ the amazing image. through the deaths of two preborn babies who had decided not to continue with “Have you thought about the fact that gestation. And it is no wonder that studies show at one time?” their pregnancy. This is what they told a little more than a year ago, Simone, In that moment, gazing at that image, it that, when pregnant women are shown an In the words of one clergyman, this me: who is so beautiful and alert now, was was hard for me to fathom the idea that ultrasound of their babies inside support - could be considered a “two-for-one temp - “We were fine until a short time ago. exactly like the child that’s growing anyone would view them as unworthy of ive pregnancy resource centers, the vast tation.” Twice the tragedy. Twice the Our jobs allowed us to rely on regular inside Monica? Certainly, he was much care and too young to be guaranteed the majority will choose life for their children. heartache for the mother left behind. income with which we could pay the smaller than he is now, but it’s the same right to life. It was also hard to accept the Thus it is abundantly obvious why Never underestimate the power of an rent on our house and live a normal life. baby that we have here with us today fact that babies where I live, in the abortion centers do their best to hide Ultrasound to change a mind and to save Then, we lost everything. The businesses and who brings such joy with all his bab - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, can be Ultrasounds from their abortion-minded a life. And consider using your Facebook we worked for closed their doors, and bling and energy.” legally aborted up to 24 weeks’ gesta - clients. Once a woman sees that miracu - feed as a way to celebrate life at all its stages our landlord is threatening to evict us. As I had the sensation of having set off a tion—10 weeks past the age of the twins lous image, her tenuous bond to her child and at all phases of development. if all this weren’t enough, I’m 6 weeks small bomb. The couple looked at each in question. It is even more alarming to is highly likely to grow stronger. The pregnant. Carrying this pregnancy to other, and took Simone by the hand, as if – Maria Gallagher think about the babies who are aborted up Ultrasound literally puts a face—a dis - term would be folly. I think you would to be sure that he was alive and well. to the moment of birth. tinctively human face- on what the abor - agree.” “It’s true,” Monica said unhappily. A picture is worth a thousand statistics. Despite her sweet expression, Monica “That’s the way it is, but with all of these It is one thing to hear about nearly one was asking me to agree with her decision problems … for example, the problem of million preborn children being aborted to abort her unborn child. I looked at us losing our house, what can we do?” Luca, who also looked like a good man, “Unfortunately,” I answered, “you and who was attentive to every move - would end up without a home and with - ment of their young child Simone. “He’s out your baby. Interrupting a pregnancy Monica and Luca the possibility of very alert,” he told me, “and tries to par - isn’t the solution to the problem that moving into that convenient two- ticipate actively in our family life.” you’re facing. Would you allow me to room apartment, which had been ren - make a phone call?” ovated a short time ago. I looked them in the eye, saying, “Can I tell you a The baby in your womb is the story? Years ago, I was called to give same as the one in your arms A last will and testament my testimony at the Parish of St. saves a life Francesca Romana. Among those pres - As always in these cases, I felt like I ent was a woman, well along in years, could hardly breathe, and I wasn’t sure Suddenly, I had remembered some who loved children. Apparently, my how to handle such a difficult situation news we’d received a short time ago: story had made her reflect, and it when they’d already made their decision. “The apartment on Eustachi Way has resulted in her leaving her house to There was a moment of silence, and been freed up, because that couple has our Center in her will, so that it could Simone was the only one who made his been assigned public housing.” be used by a pregnant mother who joyful and bright voice heard. We all At this point, I was able to offer would otherwise have an abortion because of a lack of housing. Would you like to move in there? I’m sure that the woman who made this gift would be happy, and the apartment is perfect for housing a beautiful little family.” Monica was very surprised — too surprised to believe it — and couldn’t manage to accept the offer right away. “Monica, I never tell a lie, especially in serious matters,” I said. “I’m convinced that moving to that house could be the beginning of a new life for your family, giving you a bit of serenity.” Monica was still perplexed. “I can’t believe it. I’d like to see it.” And so, an appointment was made that very morning and after the visit, they came back very happy. I greeted them with enthusiasm, saying, “The fact you came back means you’re saying yes, right?” Luca answered, “Nothing this beauti - ful has ever happened to us before. This way, Simone will have a little brother.” We all shared the emotion of this moment, but especially Monica, who repeatedly hugged me close to her. –aleteia.org 10 • January 2020 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice 2019 was a difficult year for Rally and March For Life is Jan. 22 in Topeka Kansans for Life will between 11:30 and pro-life legislation in Kansas hold the annual Rally and 2:30 in the basement of March for Life in Topeka Mater Dei- While strong pro-life majorities in Both chambers of the Kansas legisla - on January 22. The day Assumption Church the Kansas House and Senate were ture passed the bill with strong bi-parti - will be full of events nearby. retained after the 2018 general election, san majorities, but the legislation was including educational For more informa - unfortunately, the same could not be vetoed by Governor Kelly. workshops for teens and tion, see the ad in this said of the governor's office, where The veto override was successful in adults, an interdenomi - special Metro Voice ardently pro-abortion, former state the state Senate, but six state representa - national worship service Respect Life guide, or senator Laura Kelly, was elected. tives, who had previously voted in sup - and a rally on the south visit www.kfl.org, or Kansans for Life's legislative priority port of the bill, would not support the steps of the State Capitol follow the Facebook in 2019 was passing a bill to inform override attempt in the House, and the Building. event. pregnant women considering chemical bill failed. This is in memory of After the April 2019 abortion, of the possibility that the Then, on April 29, the long-awaited the anniversary of Roe V. Kansas Supreme Court abortion could be reversed if they decision from the Kansas Supreme Wade which legalized decision found a “right change their minds and want to try to Court on whether a "right to abortion" abortion. Since that day in The crowd swells up at the Kansas Capitol at the 2018 Rally for Life to abortion” in the save their babies. exists in our 1859 state Constitution 1973, over million babies Kansas Constitution, Known as Abortion Pill Reversal was released. As expected, it was not have been aborted in the United States. tions, and attend religious services. the Topeka Rally for Life may be more (APR), the procedure offers help to a good news for the pro-life movement in Registration begins at 8:30 on the The March for Life begins at 12:30 and important than ever. pregnant woman who has taken the Kansas. ground floor of the Capitol Visitor Center goes from TPAC at 8th & Quincy to the Rally for Life is an opportunity to stand first abortion drug, but not the second, The Court twisted our state's history inside the north entrance. Exhibit booths south Capitol steps. The Rally for Life with fellow pro-lifers, including elected She is given progesterone therapy to and the wording of our state will be in the first-floor rotunda. Visitors begins there at 1:00 with elected officials officials, to demonstrate that Kansas is offset the impact of the first drug. To Constitution, to declare that abortion is can take a tour and watch the Kansas leg - and special speakers. Pro-Life. date, over 700 babies across the country a "fundamental right" and as such, any islature, attend workshops and presenta - A lunch by donation will be held have been born to mothers who laws regarding the issue must meet a changed their minds about completing higher standard of strict scrutiny in their chemical abortions and who order to be found Constitutional. received APR. The Court's decision cleared the way for unlimited abortion in Kansas, and has effectively taken away the right of Kansans, through their elected officials, March for Life to even have a voice on the issue. As a result, dozens of life-saving regulations in Washington on the abortion industry, that have been enacted over the last two decades, D. C. is Jan. 24 are in jeopardy of being struck down. The 47th national March for Life, The only remedy the citizens of taking place this year on Fri. Jan. 24, Kansas have is to pass a Constitutional 2020, is the World’s largest Pro-Life Amendment, which will reverse the event, held at our Nation’s Capital in Court's finding of a "fundamental right Washington D. C. Abortion is the to abortion" in our state Constitution, and return to the legislature the right to greatest injustice of our time and enact reasonable regulations on the people young and old march each abortion industry. year to end abortion. This year’s walk Kansans for Life and other pro- starts at 12 noon at the National Mall, life/pro-family organizations are work - with prescheduled guests and pro-life ing together to introduce a speakers. Constitutional Amendment in the 2020 A rally and Christian concert is legislative session. The bill must first scheduled before the walk. At 1:00 pass both the Kansas House of pm the march will go up Representatives and Senate by 2/3 Constitution Ave. to the Supreme majorities, after which it will be placed Court and capital building where in on the public ballot for a vote of the 1973 abortion was legalized after the people. landmark decision was issued in the Kansans care about women and their Roe v Wade and Doe v Bolton cases. unborn children, and reasonable regu - Since Roe v Wade over 60 million lations on the abortion industry protect children have been killed in the them both. womb. –Jeanne Gawdun For more information on this and Kansans for Life related events visit marchforlife.org. Director of Government Relations 785-383-8636 Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______January 2020 • 11 President Trump honored with ‘Witness for Life’ award Pro-life organizations have repeat - edly said Donald Trump is the most pro-life president in American histo - ry. Now, he has been chosen by a major pro-life organization to receive the first Dr. Bernard N. Nathanson “Courageous Witness for Life Award” for his efforts to defend the lives of the unborn. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson received the award on Dec. 8 on behalf of Trump at a gala event hosted by the Hosea Initiative, a pro-life nonprofit organi - Baby saved from abortion goes zation. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson (2nd L) receives the 2019 Dr. Terry Beatley, founder and presi - In thoe mnid dtleo of ab receenct foootmball e a Mfoya’so stotrby isa, ofl clo usrset, ainsrpiring dent of Hosea Initiative, said the Bernard N. Nathanson “Courageous Witness for Life Award” on behalf of President Donald game, Gus Johnson, an announcer for — never could she have imagined organization selected Trump for his Trump, next to Sen. Kevin Cramer (L) (R-N.D.), Terry Beatley, president of Hosea Initiative, FOX sports, revealed how a running what her young baby would go on to “courage to be able to stand up for the and Michael Lindell, CEO of My Pillow, at 'The Life is Beautiful' gala hosted by the Hosea back for Ohio State, J.K. Dobbins, was achieve on that day she walked out of right thing.” Initiative at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium building in Washington on Dec. 8, 2019. only on the team thanks to a coura - the abortion clinic. But it’s a story of Beatley was inspired by her 2009 geous decision made by his mom 20 having faith — faith that God would interview with Dr. Bernard N. physician, pledged to save my “Courageous Witness for Life Award” years ago. guide her along her path, and faith in Nathanson, an American medical patients’ lives, not destroy them. So, I to President Donald Trump, at the During the game between the Ohio her ability to be a mom, even at 18. doctor who was once known as “The changed my mind on the subject of Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium build - State Buckeyes and the Michigan During the game, which saw Ohio Abortion King.” Nathanson later said abortion.” ing in Washington on Dec. 9, 2019 Wolverines, Johnson explained to the State beat Michigan 56 to 27 and he made a mistake in leading the pro- The doctor later became one of the One in three American voters says millions of viewers that Dobbins’ mom Johnson share the player’s intimate abortion cause and became a promi - prominent leaders of the pro-life that abortion will be a top factor in Mya became pregnant when she was past, J.K. Dobbins happened to play his nent opponent of the procedure. movement in America and produced their vote for president in the 2020 18 years old, as reported in Live personal best. As For the Win details: Two years before his death in 2011, the 1985 anti-abortion film “The election, according to a Monmouth Action. Like many pregnant teens who “With an incredible 33-yard touch - the doctor told Beatley that he misled Silent Scream.” University Poll in June. find themselves in this position, “she down run in the middle of the fourth Americans also believe that went to the doctor because she was quarter, he notched his first career “Republican politicians are spending thinking about aborting the baby, but four-touchdown game.” too much time on the issue of abortion, changed her mind,” he shared with the While Mya might call her son a at both the national and state level, viewers. “miracle baby,” perhaps the real mira - especially when compared to While this very personal news might cle lies in the path that God laid down Democratic officeholders,” according to have shocked the many sports fans out for Mya and her son, and for other the poll. there, it’s an encouraging example for pregnant young women who might be States across the South and women in a similar position to Mya to making similar life and death deci - Midwest passed 58 abortion restric - help them change their minds, even if sions. tions in the first six months of this they initially decide to abort. –aleteia.org year, 25 of which would ban all, most, or some abortions. Meanwhile, state legislatures mostly in the Northeast and West have enacted legislation to protect abortion rights and expand access to contraceptive services. Speaking at the event, Carson praised pro-life advocates for their courage. He said as a former neuro - The Life is Beautiful gala hosted by the Hosea Initiative, which granted the 2019 Dr. Bernard surgeon, he spent a lot of time work - N. Nathanson “Courageous Witness for Life Award” to President Donald Trump, at the ing on babies, even premature babies Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium building in Washington on Dec. 9, 2019 born between 25 and 27 weeks, and “operating all night trying to save American public opinion in the 1970s Speaking at the event, Sen. Kevin their lives.” about abortion, promoting it as Cramer (R-N.D.) said that Beatley’s “That’s why no one will ever con - “women’s health care.” book has an important message. vince me that what’s in a mother’s Beatley shared her exclusive inter - “I believe it speaks to a broader womb is a meaningless bunch of Mom refuses doctors’ advice view with the doctor in her book audience than just the traditional cells,” he said. “What if We’ve Been Wrong: Keeping pro-life” movement advocates, he –EPTimes and wire services to abort baby 10 times… My Promise to America’s ‘Abortion said. A British mom, Chloe Conlin, 21, was Ormond Street in London. King.’” told by doctors that if she went ahead After the operation Miyah went from In 1969, Nathanson co-founded Trump’s Pro-Life Policies with her pregnancy, her unborn daugh - strength to strength, and is now even the National Association for the ter would not make it to her first birth - taking her first steps as she celebrates her Repeal of Abortion Laws, now called Since taking office in 2017, Trump day. Conlin, who had already experi - first Christmas away from the hospital NARAL Pro-Choice America, which has taken several actions to support enced a stillbirth, decided to ignore the ward. She’s beginning to talk and is advocates for abortion rights. His the pro-life cause. He reinstated the doctors’ advice and went on to give birth reaching the milestones doctors believed efforts succeeded with the Roe v. Mexico City Policy, a Reagan-era rule to a little girl called Miyah 14 months she’d never make. Wade decision that legalized abortion that prohibits U.S. foreign aid from ago. Although the doctors can’t actually nationwide in 1973. funding abortion centers in foreign The baby was born with right atrial mend her heart, they can try and help According to Beatley’s book, countries. He also ended U.S. funding metrovoicenews.com isomerism, which meant she only had prolong her life. This will entail an oper - Nathanson claimed responsibility for of the U.N. Population Fund, after half a heart. As Conlin explained to the ation in the next couple of years when the death of more than 75,000 pre- discovering that the organization Check Out Daily Mail: “When I was pregnant they her condition starts to deteriorate, fol - born babies, including two of his own supports abortion and forced sterili - told me to have an abortion over 10 lowed by check-ups a few times a year, unborn children. A few months after zation in China. Our Newly times because they said she wouldn’t be and then it will be down to God as to the Roe v. Wade decision, a new tech - His administration proposed a rule compatible with life, it would be a real how long little Miyah’s heart will keep on nology, ultrasound, transformed his to limit Title X funding from going to Redesigned, struggle and she probably wouldn’t live beating. views on abortion. any clinic that performs abortions. It Mobile-ready until her first birthday.” Luckily for In the meantime, Miyah will spend “The bombshell was real-time also ended funding aborted fetal tis - Miyah, the determination of her young Christmas surrounded by her family and ultrasound. It made everything come sue research. Breaking-news mom proved enough to mend her little a heap of presents celebrating the life alive,” he told Beatley. “I finally came The Life is Beautiful gala hosted by heart after she underwent open-heart she’s been given with hope for more to the conviction that this was my the Hosea Initiative, which granted Website. surgery on Christmas Eve last year at the wonderful Christmases to come. patient. This was a person. I was a the 2019 Dr. Bernard N. Nathanson famous children’s hospital, Great –aleteia.org 12 • January 2020 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice NOTO offers continuing activites Make plans now to attend the sion. Booth fees for submissions made NOTO Arts and Antique Festival, a before January 20 are offered at a discount Welcome... two-day show and sale event featuring of about 20%. high quality art and antiques from the For more information visit TO NORTH TOPEKA! rTegioOn an d NbeyoOnd. RThe TfestHival will https://explorenoto.org. Welcome... also feature an array of workshops offered by local experts on topics relat - NOTO Arts & Entertainment District is ed tTo thOe artPs anEd anKtiquAes. It! will be seeking 2D art depictions in any media held this year on March 20-21 at the from area High School students, for eight Great Overland Station. banners that will hang on light poles in the Applications to exhibit must be submit - district for the Spring months of March, ted no later than February 23, 2020. Early April and May. For more information con - And of course, North Topeka hosts submissions are encouraged as the selec - tact Staci Ogle at staci.ogle@notoartsid - First Friday like no other place in Topeka! tion process will commence upon submis - strict.org. Entry deadline is Jan. 20. Topeka Arts District has become an attrac - tion to Art Lovers and History Buffs alike with beautiful scenes of art and history. The restaurants, locally owned shops, art 35% OFF Burgers! galleries and studios have become a favorite art walk destination. Entertainment can also be found on First Fridays, at various venues during the artwalk up and down N. Kansas Avenue, as well as streetside vendors. The restaurants, locally owned shops, art galleries and stu - dios have also become favorite art walk destinations. On Jan. 17 it’s 3rd Friday’s NOTO Night Out. As every 3rd Friday, many NOTO merchants stay open late. Live music and food specials are also featured. Don’t forget to check out the new Redbud Park across from the Arts Center!

More important than living in KANSAS is where you will live forever. Just as you would look at a map of KANSAS to find your way, so you must look at the Bible to find your way to heaven. The Bible says, “Narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” (Matt. 7:14). Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (Jn. 14:6). Jesus is the only way to Heaven and He gave these direc - tions on getting there. 1. Realize you are a sinner. Everyone starts the same place spiritually. “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of god.” (Rom. 3:23). Sin’s penalty keeps you out of Heaven and condemns you to Hell, separat - ing you from God. Romans 6:23 says, “The wages of sin is death.” Sin brings both physi - cal & spiritual death. “And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.” (Rev. 20:14). 2. Realize Jesus paid the penalty. Jesus Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection provid - ed a way for you to go to heaven and restore your relationship with God. “But God com - mendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Rom. 5:8). Since Jesus, God’s Son, was the only One who could pay for our sin, He is the only Way to Heaven. 3. Repent of your sin and receive Jesus as your Savior. In order to go to Heaven from KANSAS, or anywhere else, you must accept Christ by calling on Him in prayer. He tells us in Romans 10:13, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Use the following prayer, or one similar to it, to receive Him now: Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe that you died and rose again for me. Please forgive me of my sin, become Lord of my life, and take me to heaven when I die. I am trusting you completely, and in nothing I can do. Thank you Jesus! Amen. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______January 2020 • 13 • Please RSVP to [email protected], so we know how 785-383-8636 The Area’s Most Complete Guide to the Family-Friendly Events You Want to See! much food is needed! MONSTER BUCK CLASSIC – Jan. 24-26, Stormont Vail Open to the public – Put POWER in your life with great Events Center. food, great speakers and great company! Invite a friend REVIVE Topeka – Jan. 24, 7- 9pm, Big Gage Shelter to join you! House. An initiative to bring all the churches in Topeka SAVE THE DATE : Feb. 13, 11:30-1, C5Alive POWER together in one accord to pray for the peace and pros - the events Luncheon and Speed Networking at Fairlawn Plaza Mall. perity of Topeka. [email protected] or 785-215- LIFTING SEMINAR - Jan. 11, 11am-3pm. Resilience 5664. Training, 301 SE 53rd St. Lifting seminar with Rae BLEEDING KANSAS 2019 - Sundays from Jan. 26-Mar. Stewart! $30 fee, must sign up an&d pay by Jan. 4. For 1, 2pm, Constitution Hall Historic Site, 319 Elmore, ages 13+. Proper form for 4 main lifts, Best way to Lecompton. A series of talks and dramatic interpreta - reach your PR, Attempt to PR on your lifts with coach - tions on the violent territorial and civil war history of FREE LISTINGS! E-mail your events to: [email protected]; mail to ing. Local gym owner Holly Torrez will host. Kansas 1854-1865. Actors will portray Kansans from ‘FREE AT LAST’ Emotional Wellness Expo – Jan. 11, this turbulent era. Adm: $3 adults, $1 students. Metro Voice, P.O. 5724, Topeka, KS 66605; fax to 785-235-3340 or enter online at metrovoicenews.com 10am-5pm, The Four Points by Sheraton, 530 Richards Children five & younger free. Dr, Manhattan. A day filled with connection, support, KANSAS DAY AT THE MUSEUM – Jan. 29, Kansas Get your event Highlighted in Blue in print, our online calendar and promoted in social media for only $29! peer-to-peer insights, awe inspiring recovery stories, Museum of History, 6425 SW Sixth Ave. Dennis Rogers, ship service will follow at 7:00. 785-478-3697 or WEST door. Follow the hallway to gym. On Wed. at First proven tools & strategies, kindness, understanding and American Indian performer and educator, shares his cCONCERTS alewww.swumc.org/wesnley-cafe-sign-up1.html . dBaptist, 30tha & MacVicar, from 1-3. rPark on the WEST joyful possibility. Doors open at 9. The only goal in culture in music and dance. STEM Activities, old time side. Gym is right inside the doors. mind...... To help you end your own suffering. Keynote craft demonstrations, and standards-based activities. KANSAS PRAIRIE PICKERS – Fourth Sun. ea. Month, FIRST SATURDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET – 7:30 AM - Speakers, Break-out workshops, 40 Wellness Vendors. Free. Registration required for groups of ten or more. 1pm, Auburn Commu-nity Center. Foot-stomping, hand- 10:00 AM, Shawnee Heights UMC, 6020 SE 44th TOPEKA SWING DANCE - Tuesdays, 7-8pm, Swing Tickets and info: 795-670-6200 or 785-272-8681 clapping tunes. Concessions available NSIDE OUT FELLOWSHIP – Every Saturday, 6:30pm. Dance Lessons, no partner required, Jayhawk Theatre, [email protected]. Lunch is 720 SW Jackson. www.topekaswingdance.com. TOPEKA BOAT & OUTDOOR SHOW – Jan. 31 and Feb. 1- TOPEKA ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM - F irst Sat. of ea. Faith Temple Church, 1162 SW Lincoln. For info: 785- Included. 2, Stormont Vail Events Center. month, 3-5pm, Potwin Presbyterian Church (enter 380-7031 or [email protected] SAFE STREETS COALITION MEETING – First Wed. of the PRAYER ON THE HILL – Jan. 13, 10am, Kansas State PASTOR’S DAY AT THE CAPITOL – Feb. 6, 9-2:30pm, south door), 400 S.W. Washburn: 286-0227 JOURNEY STARTS HERE BABY EXPO – Jan. 4, 10-12pm, month, 11:45am-1pm. Great Overland Station. For info: Capitol. Come and pray for the first day of the [email protected] . 266-4606 or [email protected] Kansas State Capitol. Join with fellow pastors to pray Fellowship Bible Church, 6800 SW 10th Ave. Free. Legislative Session and legislators and their families, for our Kansas Government. Come early or stay after for THE BERRYTON PICKERS - First Sat. of ea. month, 7- Connect with other parents and resources within COUNTRY AND BALLROOM DANCING - Thursdays 6- attend hearings, pray in the gallery and speak truth to more enriching opportunities 9pm, Berryton Baptist Church. Bring snacks, have fun! Shawnee County as they partner with you all through 9pm. Croco Hall. Info: Edwina 379-9538 or 478-4760. the ones who are representing us. A light lunch and a NIGHT TO SHINE PROM – Feb. 7, University Christian GRAND O’ OPRY - 2nd & 4th Saturday, 6:30PM-pre- pregnancy and into early parenting years. Speakers, SHEPHERDS CENTER LINE DANCING GROUP - meets meeting at 2pm. For info: www.cultureshield.com, 316- vendors, cake and each expectant mom will receive a 516-0777 or [email protected] Church, Manhattan, KS. Night to Shine, sponsored by show, 7PM showtime, Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, 301 2nd & 4th Thur, 2-4 at First UMC, 6th & Topeka. Park Tim Tebow Foundation, is an unforgettable prom night S Hickory, Ottawa. Tickets are $10 and only at the door. goody bag while supplies last. This will be at both on the west side & use west door. Immediately inside, RIVER STORIES WITH TED DECKER – Jan. 15, 6:30- church locations. experience, centered on God’s love, for people with spe - Ph. 785-214-0013, email [email protected]. turn left & walk the ramp to the library, then left to ele - 8:30pm, Dirty Girl Adventures: Compass Point, 800 N. cial needs ages 14 and older. For info visit January 11th – Special guests are Rex Peterson and EPIPHANY CELEBRATION – Jan. 5, Kansas Ave United vator. Push [B] for fellowship hall 785-249-3258. . Kansas Ave. Join us for an epic tale from the Missouri www.mhkprd.com/, or call 785-776-5440. Mike Arnett! January 25th – Special guests are Jim Methodist Church, 1029 N Kansas Ave. "What Love Can FIRST FRIDAY ART MARKET – Downtown and NOTO arts River from adventurer Ted Decker! Ted has kayaked the Winters and Ronda Harmon! February 8th – Special Do For You." A collection of nativities will be on display Missouri River from Atchison to St. Louis SOLO numer - BEGINNER DANCE LESSONS – Feb. 10, 7:15pm, Trinity district. Arts, antiques, fine crafts, flea market items, Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st St. Teaching square guests are Duke Mason, Ginelle Esry, and Mike Bland! and assorted chocolate treats will be served at 4:30pm. snacks & beverages, entertainment and more . ous times. Ted will bring photos and his gear and some February 22nd – Special guests are Lorena Prater, A program of music and pageantry depicting the arrival surprises with him. Doors open at 5:30pm for drinks dancing and line dance. Free. For info: 785-554-7221 Jason Richison and Kinley Taylor Rice! of the wise men will follow at 5:30pm. For questions, SAVING DEATH ROW DOGS ADOPTION BOOTH - Every and shopping. HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS – Feb. 10, Stormont Vail call 785-234-0507. Sat., 11am - 2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker. Some Events Center. LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS – Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, The Sat. adoption booths are held at PetSmart, 2020 SW FRIENDS BOOK & MEDIA SALE – Jan. 18, 9-3pm & Jan. Weather Room at Cyrus Hotel, 920 S. Kansas Ave. 866- STEWARDSHIP WORKSHOP – Jan. 9-10, 7pm, St. Luke Westport Dr. Updates at savingdeathrowdogs.com 19, 12-3pm, Topeka/Shawnee Co. Library, 1515 SW 10th KFL VALENTINE BANQUET WITH TIM TEBOW - Feb. 11, 266-3500 Missionary Baptist Church, 2222 SE Madison. Ave. Bring your tote and shop for books, DVDs, CDs, 5pm - Silent Auction. 7pm - Dinner & program. TOPEKA FOLK DANCERS CLASSES - Sundays, 2-4pm, JAM4DAN13 – Jan. 17-19, The Celtic Fox, 118 SW 8th. 3- CHRIST THE KING FUNDRAISER – Jan. 16, 4-9pm, audiobooks and records. For info: 785-580-4400 Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd, 2637 SE 41st St. Dances from 20 countries. No partners OPKS. Come huddle with Tim and Kansans For Life as day music benefit honors Dan Falley & raises scholar - Jason’s Deli, 6121 SW 12th St Ste 400. Mention Christ or experience necessary. No fee. 215-0968. RALLY AND MARCH FOR LIFE – Jan. 22, 12:30 pm ship funds to give youth an opportunity to further their the King school when you Dine In and 25% of your pur - (March for Life from TPAC to Capitol). 12:45 pm (Rally we take the field to protect unborn lives in Kansas. musical studies. For info: Facebook @Jam4Dan13 chase will be donated to the school. TOPEKA ACAPELLA UNLIMITED AUDITIONS – Any for Life at Capitol south steps). Workshops, displays, NAMI KANSAS MEET & GREET – Feb. 14, 10am-9pm, Monday 7pm, at Seaman Community Church, Fellowship etc. from 8:30 am to 3:30pm. For info: www.kfl.org, LOCAL LIVE! OCEANSIDE HOTELS – Jan. 18, 8pm, TPAC. 26TH ANNUAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR MARTIN Hall, 2036 NW Taylor. More Tickets available at the box office LUTHER KING JR – Jan. 20, 7:30pm, El Shaddai female singers are needed to WINTER JAM 2020 - Jan. 24, Sprint Center. $15. Ministries Church, 920 SE Sherman Ave. A soup supper sing four part acapella har - Crowder, Andy Mineo, Hillsong Young and Free, Red, will proceed the program at 6:30 pm. monies. Come be our guest Building 429, Austin French and Newsong. PreJam any Monday night. Topeka artists will include Riley Clemmons, Zauntee, and Acapella Unlimited is a speakers Zane Black and Billy Ballenger. jamtour.com SEMINARS & CONFERENCES Chapter of Sweet Adelines, MEDICARE MONDAYS – First Mon. ea. month, 1-3pm. International. Call Cindy at Topeka/Sh. Co. Public Library, 1515 SW 10th. Jayhawk 785-640-7403 for info SPECIAL CHURCH EVENTS Area Agency on Aging offers Senior health insurance counseling. For info: 580-4545 or [email protected] SQUARE DANCING - Shawnee SENIOR FIT & FUN PROGRAM - every Mon., Wed., & Swingers has monthly dances Fri., 1:30pm, Rolling Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW and sponsors lessons in the Hiawatha Place (US Hwy 75 & NW 46th St.) 785-286- FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS Fall. Call or text 785-845- 0601 or [email protected] 2357; SENIOR SOLO'S – Every 3rd Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. at SENIORS NUTRITIONAL LUNCH – Weekdays, except hol - [email protected]. First Assembly Church, 500 SW 27th St, downstairs idays, at noon at Auburn Civic Center, 1020 N. On Facebook: Shawnee Fellowship Hall. Games & Fellowship, lots of Laughter & Washington Street. Minimal cost per person. Swingers Square Dance Club. Fun. 785-817-3071. Reservations/cancellations required 24 hours in wesquaredance.com advance by calling Meals on Wheels of Jefferson & HARVESTER'S PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - every Shawnee Co. at 295-3980. Each meal includes 1% milk JAN. CYCLING EVENTS – second Sat., takes place at Christian Lord Ministries, & sugar-free items for diabetics. 215- 0064. Various cycle rides are offered 2421 SE California. Call 266-4979. by Kansas Cyclist. BADMINTON – Mon. & Fri. 6-8pm, First Baptist Church, www.kansascyclist.com/ FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST – 30th and MacVicar. Topeka Badminton Club invites Sundays at 10am sharp, at Oakland Church of the players of all ages and skill levels to come for informal JAN. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES – Nazarene: 900 block of NE Oakland, followed by church games. The fee is $3 per night. Free instruction upon Outdoor events and activities. services at 10:45am - followed at noon by The Hope request. Susan at 267-4906. www.getoutdoorskansas. House FREE Community Food & Clothing Banks. org/calendar SHEPHERDS CENTER PICKLEBALL GROUP - plays Mon. FIRST WEDNESDAY WESLEY CAFE – First Wed., & Wed. Mon. at Countryside UMC, 32nd & Burlingame, CREATIONS OF HOPE GALLERY 6:15pm, Susanna Wesley UMC, 7433 SW 29th. A wor - from 3-5. Park on the NORTH side & use the furthest - Opening reception Jan 3 from 5 pm - 8 pm as part of the First Friday Art walk, for the featured artist for the month: Irene Haws. TRUTH IN COMEDY – Jan. 4, 7- 9pm, Jayhawk Theatre, 720 SW Jackson St. Three individu - als will tell a very personal story from their life, aka their truth, where they will be very open, honest, and vulnerable. Afterwards, a comedian will perform a set inspired by the story. At the end of the night, an artist will present a triptych they created inspired by the stories as well. For info: truthincomedy.com TOPEKA FARM SHOW – Jan. 7- 9, Exhibition Hall, Landon Arena. For info: tradexpos.com/topeka-farm- show. C5Alive “POWER” LUNCHEON – Jan. 9, 11:30-1, at Harley Town/Evel Kneival Museum. Photos and updates on Israel and travel opportunities, by Lee Hartman and Gary Roten. • Cost: $10 for C5 members & first-time guests who RSVP, $12 at the door • $15 for non-members & repeat guests. 14 • January 2020 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

11:45am-1pm. Promoting neighborhood well-being by August. Sponsored by Topeka North Outreach. For facing Huntoon). No RSVP or fee is required. Small accountability group uses the Pure Desire book by Ted mobilizing people, ideas & resources. 233-1365. info: 286-1370. business owners are invited to a Breakfast Roberts. For info: 249-9509. All inquiries confidential. TOPEKA LINCOLN CLUB – 1st Tue. of month, 7pm, TOPEKA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY – 4th Thurs., 7pm, Roundtable discussion with members of SCORE ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS – Monthly support Topeka Public Library. Discussing our greatest Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th (Service Corps of Retired Executives). Info: 234-3049. group meetings for caregivers of individuals with President, Abraham Lincoln, and his times. The public St. No program in Nov. or Dec. Promotes & stimulates TOPEKA LOVE AGLOW – Once a month on Sat. morn - Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. For info: is welcome. For info, contact Kirk Nystrom 235-6977. the education, knowledge & interest of the member - ing. A time of worship, prayer and encountering God. Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter, OUR LADY OF THE FAITHFUL – 1st Tues., 6:30pm ship & the public in family history, genealogical Call Tawny Barton at 785-409-0232 or Linda Williams 271-1844 or email [email protected]. Mass followed by Dinner, Most Pure Heart of Mary records & research. 233-5762 or tgstopeka.org. at 785-267-0600 for details. "HEALING HEARTS" support group/Bible study – Sun- Catholic Church. A Catholic group for those in their KINGDOM ADVISORS TOPEKA AREA STUDY GROUP – RUSSIAN HOUSE OF PRAYER – Every Sat., 4pm, days 6-8pm. For women whose husbands struggle 20-30s. Michelle Ann 580-3071 or ourladyofthefaith - 3rd Thu., 11:30am, Northland Christian Church, 3102 Williamstown Assembly of God, 1225 Oak St., with pornography addiction or have had affairs. Video [email protected]. Facebook: "Ourladyof theFaithful." NW Topeka Blvd. Christian financial professionals: Perry/Williamstown. For info: 597-5228. & workbook will give you hope for your marriage & SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Tue., 6:30am, financial planners, accountants, attorney’s & insur - SAVING DEATH ROW DOGS ADOPTION & EDUCATION - emotional healing. For info: Janet Mitchell, 633-4294. Sunrise Optimist Complex, 720 NW 50th St. 246-1291. ance agents invited. kingdomadvisors.org or Jim every Sat. 11am-2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker. BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE – NE Kansas Chapter Hanna, [email protected] or 357-6278 x19 . MENNINGER BIBLE CLASSES - Tuesdays 11am-12:30. UPPER ROOM COMMUNITY – second Sat., 10 am, (B.A.C.A.) 3rd Sun., 4 pm American Legion, 3800 SE Amerus Room, YWCA, 225 West 12th. A new study TOPEKA (Downtown) OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Fri., Capitol Building Michigan. Open to the public. For info: 817-5801. group for Year One of Flo Menninger’s course on Four noon, Top of the Tower. Serving the youth of Topeka. COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS/BEREAVED PARENTS Anyone welcome. For info: 272-1099 or JAN. Years through the Bible. Read and discuss Genesis GROUP – Meets 4th Mon. in Formation classroom at through First Kings. Nominal charge for materials. For [email protected]. SUPPORT GROUPS Most Pure Heart of Mary, 17th & Stone. Discussion 7-9 KANSAS EXPOCENTRE info call the YWCA at 233-1750 or Clara Gamache at TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) -- Every Fri. 8:30 MIDLAND CARE GRIEF SUPPORT Groups: Building A, starts 7pm; fellowship & refreshments 8:30. 272-4895 785-408-5433. (The Bible study is also taught on Sat. to 10:00 am at 3221 SW Burlingame Road. 800-932- 200 SW Frazier Circle; Every Mon ., 4-5pm: 12 Week GRIEF SUPPORT – First Monday each month, 3:30- second level at West Ridge Mall near Furniture Mall. mornings on 101.5 FM radio.) 8677. Support for your weight loss journey. tops.org Adult Group for Recent Loss 1st and 3rd Thu. , 4:30pm, 400 SW Oakley. Call Donna Park for info: Get to know the NAMI Kansas staff and learn about FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Aerie 4319: First & VIP LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS – Every Fri., Noon, 10:30am & 5:30pm—Ongoing Adult Group 1st 783-7527 or valeotopeka.org. Open to public. Free . its mission of self-help education, support, and advo - Third Tue. 7pm; Auxiliary: Third & Fourth Tue. month Topeka Church of the Brethren, 3201 NW Rochester and 3rd Thu ., 5:30pm: Ongoing Young Adult Group (4- 18 years of age) For All Groups: Call for start dates GRIEF SUPPORT – Sponsored by Heartland Hospice cacy for people with a mental health diagnosis and 6pm, 2941 SE Fremont Street. The Fraternal Order of Rd. (1 mile north of Dillon’s North). FREE lunch with for those dealing with death or major loss: those who love and support them. Also, learn more Eagles is an international non-profit organization unit - Christian fellowship, devotions & entertainment pro - and info packet. Group and individual grief support about volunteer opportunities. Open House from 10am ing fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and vided by Topeka North Outreach. Free will donations available upon request. Info: 785-232-2044 ext.341 1st Mon., 5:30-7:30pm, Individual appointments; to 9pm; Movie at 5:30pm: “Bipolar Rock N' Roller” - A equality, to make human life more desirable by lessen - accepted. Free blood pressure checks the last Friday CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS - Jayhawk Area other times are available. Call Terry Frizzell at raw and revealing SHOWTIME documentary chronicling ing its ills and promoting peace, prosperity, gladness of every month, and birthday celebrations the 4th Agency on Aging provides an opportunity for care - (785)230-6730. the prolific combat-sports broadcaster Mauro Ranallo and hope. www.foe.com 785-266-7307 Friday. For Info: 785-224-8803. givers to get together and share their ideas and feel - 3rd Thurs., 11am, Lunch After Loss, Paisano’s and his lifelong battle with mental illness. (viewer dis - O.W.L.S. (Older Wise Loving Saints) - meets the sec - A GOOD YARN CLUB – 2nd & 4th Sat., 9-11am, Wana- ings. 2nd Monday of the month , 3:30pm, Topeka Ristorante, Fleming Place, SW 10th & Gage Blvd, . For cretion is advised) Bring a comfy chair, pillows, blan - ond Tuesday of the month. Location varies and can be maker Rd Baptist Church, 2700 SW Wanamaker. Doing public library, Anton Rm. 3rd Friday of the month , 12 reservations or info: 785-271-6500. kets. found at www.faithfamilylife.com Good for Others: Knitting & Crocheting for Local Char- noon, Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, 2910 SW Topeka EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS : a 12-step program for those ANNUAL ARAB SHRINE CIRCUS – Feb. 28-29 and Mar. DADDY'S GIRLS EMPOWERMENT MEETINGS - Do you ities, free yarn, needles, hooks & patterns. All are wel - ABORTION RECOVERY SUPPORT – Providing services suffering with emotional instability such as depression, 1, 7pm, Stormont Vail Events Center. For info: arab - want MORE ... Come Join us for our More Luncheons come. Anne, 272-9249 or [email protected] for women & men who suffer from Post-Abortion anxiety, grief, etc. Meets every Tues. at Grace Episcopal shrinecircus.com or 785-221-4523 where Real Women get together: share, learn and BIBLE QUIZZING – 1st Sat. Learn God's Word & have Syndrome. Kay Lyn at [email protected]. Cathedral, Noon-1pm. For info: Sharon 785-633-7764 TOPEKA LIONS JOURNEY FOR SIGHT 10K/5K grow to return to our homes, families workplace, fun with area Christian youth age 9-19. YFC/YEA style AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS – for friends & families of FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME RUN/WALK – Apr. 4. Info and registration: churches & other places of influence restored and quizzing & rules. 913-593-6427 or biblequizzer.org. alcoholics. 785-409-3072 or topekaalanon.org SUPPORT GROUP – 2nd Tue., 7-9pm. First topekalions.org rejuvenated to pursue God's MORE...at Topeka Public MONTHLY SCORE MEETING – 1st Sat., 8-9:30am, PURSUIT FOR SEXUAL PURITY – Men struggling with Congregational Church, 17th and Collins. For info: Library, 12 noon, every 3rd Wednesday. Sponsored by Washburn Tech, 5724 SW Huntoon (enter east doors pornography & sexual addiction. This bible study/ Randy at 785-969-4038 or [email protected]. MEETINGS & CLASSES Daddy's Girls Inc. Please to RSVP make lunch reserva - tions: [email protected] or 785-969-0491 CONCERNED WOMEN FOR AMERICA MEETING - Join other concerned individuals to pray and unite in action S.W.A.G. (Spiritual Warriors Anointed by God) youth for Shawnee Co. and our Nation. For info about group - Wed at 7:00 p.m. 3710 NW Topeka Blvd. monthly meetings: 785-260-5659 or ks.cwfa.org. AWANA – Every Wed., 6-8pm, First Southern Baptist HEAT UP TOPEKA - Free fitness classes; learn and Church, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Bible based program for build healthy social & eating habits. Held at Trinity children & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 272-0443. Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st St. Florence AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30pm, Bethel Baptist Church, Crittenton: 785-233-0516 www.flocritkansas.org 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Bible based program for children TOPEKA TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB - 3rd Sun. of each & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 286-0467. month except May, Sep. & Dec., 7pm, Papan’s Landing AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30-8pm, Auburn Christian Senior Center, 618 NW Paramore St. Family Church. Bible based program for children & youth Memberships include children & grandchildren up to ages 3-HS. For info: 256-2515. 18 yrs. A place to meet friends to discuss all aspects TOPEKA PRAYER GROUP - Every Wed., 6:30pm, 409 of Metal Detecting, club business, plus socializing & SW Buchanan St.Do you believe that God hears and entertainment. answers prayers? Do you believe Jesus wants to lead DEAF WORSHIP SERVICE – 3rd Sun., 3pm, Faith His people by His Holy Spirit? Come join us in prayer Lutheran Church, 17th & Gage. Also, every Sun. as we seek His face for answers and direction. 785- 9:30am service is interpreted. 845-1948; [email protected] FAMILY EXPERIENCE (FX) – Every Sun., 6:01pm, MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB – 1st Wed., 9am–3pm, Fairlawn Church of Nazarene, 730 Fairlawn Rd. A time Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th Street of high intensity, action packed, skit mania, worship (east door). Anyone with an Embroidery machine is music all centered around the word of God for 45 min - invited to attend, there are no dues or formal meeting utes. A free family worship event. For info: Emily Moore, agenda. Lunch is on your own. Teach each other, enjoy 272-6322 or [email protected]. fellowship & complete projects. Call 379-5159. BOY'S TRAIL LIFE & AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS SAFE STREETS MEETING – 1st Wed., 11:45am, Great TROUPS - Every Mon. 6pm, Cornerstone Comm. Ch., Overland Station 266-4606. 7620 SW 21st. Faith-based scouting programs, age 5- STUDENT IMPACT – Every Wed., 6–8pm, First 18. Register at cornerstonetopeka.com. 478-2929. Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Youth games, TOPEKA MANKIND PROJECT – Mondays, 6:30pm, 2112 teaching, worship, small groups. For info: 272-0443. SW Morningside Rd. Supports men in becoming their CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE – Every Thurs. 7–9pm, First best selves, including physical, mental & emotional Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Worship for col - health & wellness. Open to any man. Brian Thomas: lege students. [email protected] or 785-727-9439 INTENTIONAL MOM - 1st & 3rd Thurs., 9-11:30am, THE FORCE (Students Taking Action) – 1st Mon. & Topeka Bible Church Auditorium, 1135 SW College. For 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, Safe Streets, 2209 SW 29th St. all moms, helping them to be intentional! 234-5545. Committed to being alcohol & drug free. Associate with like-minded peers, plan activities & get involved OPERATION BACKPACK – 1st Thurs., 6pm, Indian in the community. Youth 12-18 invited. 266-4606. Creek Elementary School, 4303 NE Indian Creek Rd. Volunteers gather to assemble Weekend Snack HEARTLAND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS – 2nd Mon., Sacks for low-income students. No assembly in

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GRANDPARENT/RELATIVE CAREGIVER SUPPORT Complimentary child care children up to the fifth GROUP – 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, 2nd floor meeting room, grade. Info: 266-7550 or [email protected]. Sharknado! A Kansas find reveals a 17-foot, long-extinct shark species St. Francis Hosp, 1700 SW 7th. For info: Sharla, 286- WED. – 6:30pm, Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW 2329; Jennie (English/Spanish) 231-0763. Topeka Blvd. No Cost. 286-1204, www.northland.cc Kansas was once home to a shark "HEALING AFTER THE SUICIDE OF A LOVED ONE" PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – 1st Thurs., species. A whopper. ("HEAL") – or Survivors of Suicide" (SOS). 1st & 3rd 7pm, Saint Francis Hospital 2nd floor conf. room of Paleontologist Mike Everhart had Tue., 7-8:30pm, Pozez Education Center of Stormont the cancer unit. For info: 266-9533. Vail Hospital, 1505 SW 8th St. Serving anyone who has found a rib from a plesiosaur — an lost a loved one by suicide. CELEBRATE RECOVERY - Every Thur., 6:45pm, ancient ocean reptile — on the Ringneck Covenant Baptist Church, 5440 SW 37th St. A Christ- PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY – Every Tue., 7-9pm, centered recovery program for anyone with any hurt, Ranch in north-central Kansas in 2009. Topeka Women’s Prison, 815 Rice Rd. Reaching out to pain, or addiction of any kind. A safe place to find He returned in early spring 2010 searching those who can’t come in, finding freedom behind bars, community and freedom. Free childcare available. for more bones. inspiring inmates to seek salvation during a difficult Follow Celebrate Recovery Covenant Baptist page on time. Providing support & guidance through the Holy Facebook or call 785-220-4850 Everhart brought a friend, Gail Pearson, Spirit to offer strength. Director: Don Garner, 286- and Pearson’s friend Fred Smith. Both 0489 or [email protected]. CELEBRATE RECOVERY – Every Fri., 6pm, 1912 Gage Blvd. A Christ-centered program, based on 8 princi - men had experience hunting fossils. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS – Every Wed, 7pm, St. ples found in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Applying But Smith, Everhart said, was bored Francis Hospital, meeting room #8. these Biblical principles, become free from addictive MOMS-IN-TOUCH PRAYER GROUP – Every Wed., 2:30- & dysfunctional behaviors. crtopekaks.org. and decided to search elsewhere. Five min - 3:30pm, Library at Cair Paravel-Latin School. NICOTINE ANONYMOUS – Every Fri., 6:30pm, Town & utes later, Smith came back and told Experience God’s power through prayer as we lift our Country Church Renaissance Room, 4925 SW 29th St., Everhart he found a piece of petrified students, teachers, staff, administrators & board up use west door cross red foot bridge. A fellowship of wood. to the Lord. For info: 357-0369. men & women helping each other to live free of nico - you look in those places, you can occa - Houghton became friends with DIVORCECARE PROGRAMS – (For updates check tine. No fees. 402-321-486; [email protected] “There was this round fossil on one end sionally find fossils.” Everhart before the discovery of Cretodus. www.divorcecare.org) locations and times: TOPEKA NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP – For families & and another round fossil on the other end As the group uncovered more shark A retired pilot, Houghton was flying at the WED. – 6:30pm, Topeka Bible Church, 1101 SW friends who are affected by someone else’s narcotic and, to him, it looked like a tree branch,” pieces, Everhart brought Shimada in on time and didn’t hear about the discovery Mulvane. Cost: $15. Child care provided. For info: 379- addiction. Every Sat., noon-1:15 pm, rm. A, 1st Baptist Everhart said. “I took one look at it and 0505 or www.divorcecare.org. Church, 3033 SW MacVicar, enter on S. side, door A. the search for more remnants. on his ranch for a few days. said, ‘No, Fred, that’s a shark.’” WED. – 6:45 – 8:45pm, Walnut View Christian Church, www.naranonmidwest.org “When you’re picking up one shark “This Blue Hill Shale region typically is 3634 SE 37th St. (just East of 37th & Croco). Cost: COVENANT KEEPERS – 3rd Sat. Group for people who The ground was muddy that day, which tooth at a time, you don't get much of an not a fossil-rich environment, but for $10 registration (scholarships available). The video want to see their marriage saved when their spouse made searching for more fossils impracti - idea of how big the shark is or what it some reason this one area is.” seminar series featuring some of the nation’s fore - wants out. For info: 816-453-0884 or 816-966-0927. cal. Then a snowstorm hit the ranch. most experts on divorce and recovery topics, combined looks like,” he said. “But in this case, we Eventually, the shark will be displayed at with support group discussion of the materials. Everhart and the group came back a found, you know, like 80 vertebrae and the Fort Hays State University’s Sternberg w J month later and began finding vertebrae 130 teeth.” Museum of Natural History — where and shark teeth. TOPEKA Uncovering ammonites — extinct Everhart is the adjunct curator of verte - In November, the Journal of Vertebrate mollusks — clamshells and invertebrate brate paleontology. Paleontology published an article detail - material in the area is common, Everhart “We don’t have any great expectations ing the shark finding by Everhart and said. Locating a shark in the area is not. because we don’t know what’s there,” shark fossil expert and paleontology pro - But the Ringneck Ranch area sits at the Everhart said. “We’ve picked up every - MAGAZINE fessor Kenshu Shimada. edge of what was once the Western thing so far that we’ve seen, and we’ll keep They’d discovered a long-extinct shark Interior Sea — 66 million to 145 million checking on it and hoping to find some - species that had navigated waters that years ago during the Cretaceous period. thing else.” once covered Kansas. “I don’t know of any other place that –Corinne Boyer covers western Kansas Seeking partners The Cretodus specimen they found was you can collect something like this in the for High Plains Public Radio and the reported to be a 91-million-year-old shark Blue Hill shale,” Everhart said. Kansas News Service, ksnewsservice.org. for a that was roughly 17 feet long and the size of a modern-day great white. Ringneck Ranch owner Keith Houghton said the land has been in his Healthier Topeka! family since the 1870s. Topeka Health and Wellness Magazine depends on our local sponsors “I grew up in the environment,” and content experts to guide Topekans toward a healthier lifestyle. Houghton said. “We used to go up there and search the area ourselves when we Will you help us? were kids. Mostly looking for fossils.” We need partners to help us provide expertise in these and other areas: Everhart said the ranch is composed of Family medicine practitioner • Optometrist blue hill shale and the ground erodes con - Dentist • Massage therapist • Sports Medicine tinuously. Fitness coaching • Pediatrician • Emergency Care • Nursing “It’s pasture land and there are places Health insurance provider • Ear, nose, and throat doctor • Pet care OB / GYN • Senior Health and Wellness provider • Health Care Finances that the gray shale is exposed,” he said. “If

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MOVIES, STREAMING, BOOKS, MUSIC, INTERVIEWS & MORE! Little Women is faithful to the classic with a modern energy by Michael Foust

It’s not your typical Christmas block - buster but it’s no less anticipated by many who prefer good dialog and stories over special effects. Little Women, now show - ing, is getting kudos for a storyline based on biblical values of kindness, charity, and selflessness but with a modern energy. Published in the late 1860s, Louisa May Alcott’s coming-of-age book Little Women tells the story of four sisters on the brink of womanhood: Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March. Under the watchful eye of their beloved mother, Marmee, the March sisters navigate love, friendship, loss, hopes and dreams in the aftermath of fearless, Jo defies Victorian expectations of death and finds a way to accept it. And as the Civil War. what it meant to be a woman. An aspiring a result, she has some kind of spiritual Oscar-nominated director Greta ‘Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi’ leads writer, Jo, like Alcott herself, feels the bur - advancement and this really profound Gerwig directed the latest film adaptation den of caring for her family — even selling understanding of the world and her fate. of Little Women, opening Christmas Day. this month’s streaming lineup her own hair to a wig-maker to cover That was something really interesting to The period drama stars Laura Dern, By Michael Foust Marmee’s travel expenses. tap into.” For children Meryl Streep, Timothée Chalamet, Emma Jo is played by Academy Award-nomi - According to Scanlen, Beth, a talented Watson, Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh Streaming this month: nated actress Saoirse Ronan, who stated pianist, is an “artist in the truest sense.” Wonder Park (Hulu, Prime) — A and Eliza Scanlen. Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi she was drawn to her character’s fierce loy - “She doesn’t have any ambition that young girl loses but then rediscovers Award-winning actress Laura Dern (Disney Plus) — It’s the Star Wars alty to her family and determination in the requires her to venture out into the public her joy for life — and creativity — stars as Marmee, the March family matri - movie that fans either loved or hated, face of overwhelming odds. sphere to kind of showcase her work,” she after her mom becomes sick. Rated arch. Kind, loving, and quietly strong, and it had more big twists than an “I think often you’ll gravitate toward explained. “It’s something that she’s happy PG for some mild thematic elements Marmee is the family’s rock and moral episode of 24. On Dec. 26, it moves roles that you can sometimes see yourself sharing with her sisters and keeping it a and action. Dec. 30. compass, holding her family together from Netflix to Disney. It’s rated PG- in, the good points and the bad points,” sacred part of their family, which I find while her husband is away working as a Ronan said. “But then also they may have really lovely.” 13 for sequences of sci-fi action and Secret Life of Pets 2 (Netflix) — chaplain during the Civil War. things about them that you would like to Amy March, the youngest of the bunch violence. It also includes minor lan - City dogs Max and Duke (and their Throughout the film, Marmee models be, that you would aspire to be. I liked that and one of the most polarizing figures in guage. friends) learn about life in the coun - biblical values for her four daughters. She she was as driven as she was and she was Little Women, is played by newcomer Also worth streaming this month: try. The film spotlights the unique gently reminds a defiant Jo to “not let the protective over her work. That was sort of Florence Pugh. Initially selfish and vain, bond between pets and children, and sun go down on your anger,” (Ephesians everything to her, but it stemmed from Amy grows to become an accomplished For adults/teens is even better than its predecessor. 4:26), feeds the poor and widowed, and something very genuine and authentic, and poised artist. Practical and deter - Rated PG for some action and rude silently prays over her ailing daughter. which was her family and her love for her mined, Amy seeks to break out of poverty The Two Popes (Netflix) — It’s a humor. (It also contains one “p— “Motherhood is profoundly spiritual, family. I liked that, at the end of the day, — and for a woman, as Aunt March half-true, half-fictionalized story of a ed.”) Dec. 27. whatever that is for anyone,” Dern said of [her family] would always be her inspira - (Meryl Streep) continually reiterates — meeting between Pope Benedict her character. “You’re diving as deep as tion.” that means marrying a wealthy man. (Anthony Hopkins) and Cardinal possible to find the truth, or certainly Beth, the third March girl, is shy, musi - In Gerwig’s adaptation of Little Bergoglio (Jonathan Pryce), who later Marmee is, and from that place, hopefully cal, and sweet — and tragically meets her Women, Amy is given the opportunity to became Pope Francis. Although the inspiring your girls to be truthful about death after contracting scarlet fever. Alcott be “passionate and brave and to have meeting apparently never took place, who they are.” based Beth on her second-youngest sister, ambition” and for the audience to “quite the movie drew its inspiration from “Real spiritual connection is about Lizzie, who also died from the disease. clearly see that she made a choice,” Pugh key differences between the two men. being who you are and being honest and Australian actress Eliza Scanlen, best said. That choice, she added, was rooted in It’s entertaining and educational. Dec. being messy and complicated and having known for her role on the HBO series “safety and looking out for the future of 20. faith in that being your gift to the world, “Sharp Objects,” brings Beth March to life. her children.” not withholding or suppressing,” she said. Broken (Netflix) — It’s a four-part According to Scanlen, Beth is easily one of “That’s kind of the decision that she “I love that this story is about a mother documentary that takes a critical look the most misunderstood characters in makes between studying or marrying rich, honoring her girls for being all that they at the production of four products: Little Women. which is the complete opposite to Jo,” are. And that’s revolutionary and very plastics, makeup, vaping and dispos - “Beth his not just a young girl slated for Pugh said, adding: “It was so much fun modern, I think.” able furniture. It challenged my death; she doesn’t surrender to it,” Scanlen playing these sisters with all of these girls.” Alcott famously based her book’s pro - beliefs, even if I didn’t agree with Michael Foust is the father of an said. “I think she’s quite angered by her –ChristianPost tagonist, Jo, on herself. Independent and everything that was said. Rated TV- amazing wife, Julie, and the father of 14. It entered the lineup in November. four small children. Kanye West drops another new album: ‘Sunday Service: Jesus is Born’ Kanye West released the and new fans. Featuring 19 new much-anticipated album “Jesus tracks with titles like, “Count is Born,” on Christmas Day. It’s Your Blessings,” “Revelation the second Gospel album since 19:1,” “Balm in Gilead,” and the October release of “Jesus is “Satan, We’re Gonna Tear Your King,” which reached #1 on the Kingdom Down,” there’s a little Billboard top 200. something for everyone on the An official press release nam - new album. ing West as the executive pro - Kanye West and the Sunday ducer of the album also states: Service Choir have been mak - “The Service features gospel- ing headlines with pop-up serv - inspired remixes of classic songs ices at places like Coachella, of different genres, and also straightfor - goodness gospel album, a moving procla - Lakewood Church with Joel Osteen, and ward choir-led gospel tunes. The mix of mation of faith and a reminder of what its most recently at the Lincoln Center with hip-hop and spirituality has drawn great creator can do when he gives his ideas a play called “Mary,” describing Jesus’ crowds and continues to inspire globally.” time to incubate.” birth from the perspective of His mother. The new album, “Jesus Is Born,” is Forbes Magazine describes the new –Wire services Kanye album as “a rapturous, honest-to- already receiving rave reviews from old Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______January 2020 • 17 The 10 best family-friendly films of 2019 by Michael Foust

It’s not easy finding a film the whole family can watch, but 2019 gave us several movies that fit in that unique category. Some – like The Pilgrim’s Progress – should be viewed by every Christian kid on the planet. Others – like A Hidden Life – are more appropriate for tweens, teens and above. Here are my 10 favorite family- friendly films of 2019: ‘Playing With Fire’ is funny, family- (An asterisk notes a film may not be appropriate for young children.) friendly and surprisingly good Toy Story 4 hates. He then encounters an ailing violence and peril, and some themat - By Michael Foust teen girl, nearly falls off the side of a cliff. Sheriff Woody and a new friend, blind man who – despite being near ic elements. (She and the passengers are rescued.) Forky, go on an RV road trip with death – is filled with joy. It’s rated PG Run the Race* IJake Carson is a straight-laced superin - their owner, Bonnie, and her family. for some thematic elements and con - A high school quarterback named tendent of a group of smokejumpers— Sexuality/Sensuality/Nudity But nothing goes as planned. Woody tains no coarse language. Zach views football as his ticket out elite firefighters who parachute into wild - Minimal. A married woman jokes and Forky become separated from Breakthrough* fires to rescue the stranded and save houses of his small town but is devastated about Carson being attractive. (“My hus - Bonnie, and then they get stuck in an It’s the true faith-based story of a when an injury sidelines him. His from destruction. band sells insurance,” she says. “Take me antique shop. And then Woody runs Missouri teenage boy who falls girlfriend (Ginger) and his brother He’s never met a joke he thought was with you.”) The muscular Carson (Cena) into a long-lost friend: Bo Peep. Will through an icy pond and is under (Dave) – both Christians – encourage funny. He’s also never met a child he is seen two or three times without his shirt. Woody ever see Bonnie again? I didn’t water for 15 minutes before he is him but also help him gain an eternal thought was cute. (He quickly puts a shirt on each time.) A pulled to the surface. He is presumed perspective. Tim and Robby Tebow For the single Carson, the meaning of man is called a “stud.” The children arrange life is smokejumping and climbing the for Carson and Hicks to have a date. (The dead after being rushed to the hospi - served as executive producers. Rated career ladder. Dating is a waste of time. So movie ends with a kiss and them marry - tal but regains a pulse when his PG, it contains no coarse language or are children. ing.) mother starts praying over his body - sexuality. But then Carson and his crew rescue - 45 minutes after he stopped breath - Beautiful Day in the three kids from a cabin in the middle of the Coarse Language ing. It stars Chrissy Metz ( This Is Us ) Neighborhood* forest. None. as the mother. Rated PG for thematic A hard-nosed magazine reporter Their parents are away for the night, content including peril. It includes sees his outlook on life and family which means they’ll have to eat dinner and Other Positive Elements minor language (two instances of h-ll change after interviewing Fred Rogers sleep back at the fire station. Even though the film is a comedy, we and a couple of OMGs.) of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood . Carson quickly sets the ground rules: see the heroics of smokejumpers on dis - The Pilgrim’s Progress Tom Hanks masterfully plays Rogers “This depot is not a playground.” play. It’s a marvelous animated retelling as a man who is the same type of per - Unfortunately for Carson, these kids of the famous story by John Bunyan, son in private as he is in public. The aren’t the sit-down-and-be-quiet type. Other Stuff You Might Want To Know like the film’s ending, but that doesn’t and follows a man named Christian movie also depicts Rogers as a man One is an energetic little girl. The other is a We see a bottle of alcohol. A few of the mean it isn’t family-friendly. It is. who journeys from the City of driven by his Christian faith. The PG curious get-into-everything boy. And the men drink the alcohol in small kiddie Rated G. Destruction to the Celestial City. Just film includes minor language -- h-- third is a wise-cracking teenager. cups. (It becomes a running joke.) But they Little Women* like the 1678 novel, it is filled with (4), OMG (2), d--n (1) -- but none of Can Carson survive the night? Or will don’t become drunk. We learn that some It’s the famous story about four sis - allegory about the believer’s daily it is spoken by Rogers. these three children teach him how to of the characters (including Carson) lost ters growing up and finding their way walk. (For example, Christian stum - Secret Life of Pets 2 laugh—and perhaps even how to love? their parents at a young age. We see a wine in life. This well-done 2019 adapta - bles upon the legalistic Morality Hill Big city canines Max, Duke and Now in theaters, the children’s comedy bottle emoji. tion stays true to Louisa May Alcott’s and falls into the quicksand-like their friends try and survive life in the Playing with Fire (PG) stars pro wrestler 1868 novel – Jo is still skeptical of Swamp of Despondency.) It stars country. That’s not the only change in John Cena (Ferdinand) as Carson; Life Lessons marriage and Meg is the first to wed – John Rhys-Davies ( Raiders of the their lives: Katie – Max and Duke’s Keegan-Michael Key (The Lion King, Work isn’t the meaning of life: At one and is set in the 19th century (unlike Lost Ark, the Lord of the Rings owner – has a new baby. The Secret 2019) as Mark, a smokejumper; John point, Carson asks, rhetorically, “Without the also-enjoyable 2018 version). series). Life of Pets 2 celebrates the unique Leguizamo (Ice Age series) as Rodrigo, this job, who am I?” Eventually, he learns Thankfully, Little Women stays in The Lion King bond between pets and children. It’s another smokejumper; and Judy Greer that friends and family are more impor - family-friendly territory. Rated PG Disney released four live-action 99 percent family-friendly – one dog (Ant-Man) as Carson’s romantic interest, tant. for thematic elements and brief remakes in 2019. This one was my says “pi--ed” – and contains only one Amy Hicks. The world needs first responders: As smoking. It contains no coarse lan - favorite. The Lion King tells the story or two scenes that sensitive children Playing with Fire is a slapstick comedy long as we’re building civilizations near guage or sexuality. of a guilt-ridden lion cub named would find disturbing. I liked it better film in the same genre as Home Alone and forests, we need heroes like Carson and his A Hidden Life* Simba who flees his prideland after than its predecessor. Rated PG for Peter Rabbit—but with far less violence. men. A Catholic farmer in Austria refus - And unlike Home Alone, it contains no wrongly thinking he was responsible some action and rude humor. Children are a blessing: It takes a while, es to fight for the Nazis – believing coarse language. Most kids will love it. for his father’s death. When a wicked *Might not be appropriate for but Cena finally discovers this. Hitler is evil – and is executed. The Thankfully, it’s also a movie that outper - lion named Scar takes the throne, young children. film is based on the true story of Simba returns to the prideland to Michael Foust is the father of four forms its trailer. It contains plenty of laughs Worldview/Application Franz Jägerstätter, a family man who restore order. The Lion King is a visu - small children and the husband of an for mom and dad. Even better, it has a fam - Playing with Fire was produced in part - ily-centric plot—and a great foster care withstood pressure from his village al masterpiece and includes positive amazing wife named Julie. He has nership with Nickelodeon Movies—a and his country to stand up for what angle. company known more for goofiness than messages about second chances and covered the intersection of faith and was right. The three-hour film was Key and Rodrigo are the funniest, but emotional-laden stories. family. Rated PG for sequences of entertainment more than 15 years. directed by Terrence Malick ( The Cena provides a few chuckles, too. This film, though, hits the bullseye on a Tree of Life ) and is as inspiring as it is Along the way, moviegoers learn about few key messages. Like the priority of fam - gut-wrenching. Rated PG-13 for the - smokejumpers. (Such as: Did you know ily. And the blessings of childrearing. And there are only about 330 of them in the the importance of a mom and a dad. matic material including violent U.S.?) It’s not a classic like Home Alone, but images. It contains no coarse lan - Warning: minor/moderate spoilers! thanks to a family-friendly script—it’s guage. clean enough for all of my young chil - Overcomer (Scale key: none, minimal, moderate, dren—it may be worth a trip to the theater. It was the sixth movie from faith- extreme) based filmmakers Alex and Stephen Final Verdict Kendrick, and it received a rare A+ Violence/Disturbing Most critics are panning this film, but I CinemaScore from moviegoers. The Minimal. Children are trapped in a suspect they didn’t watch it with a kid. film follows a career-centric high cabin that’s on fire. (They’re quickly res - Maybe they’re just like Carson—and need school basketball coach who grows cued.) A laughing toddler grabs a nail gun to loosen up. discouraged when his best players and starts shooting it at a man. (It’s played The humor is truly funny, and its stays move out of town and he is forced to for laughs.) An automobile, driven by a in appropriate territory. 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So, is a caregiver job right for you? Here’s what to know: • This is not a desk job. Caregivers aren’t trapped in a cubicle doing paperwork or star - ing at a screen all day. They’re out Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______January 2020 • 19 event played out. How might you have responded differently to the situation Coping With Caregiver Anger to make it better? Dr. Tessina says that There are countless emotions Understanding Your Anger Style it’s important to reflect on your own involved in caring for an aging loved As mentioned above, there are dif - actions rather than those of others. one, but difficult feelings like anger, ferent types of anger. Understanding Remember that the only person you frustration and resentment are a few your “anger style” will allow you to can ever really control is yourself. that family caregivers often struggle take constructive steps toward dealing Finally, replay the improved version with. Each person experiences and with your emotions and making posi - of this encounter in your mind over handles powerful emotions like anger tive changes in your life. Read through and over until you feel as though you in different ways. For example, one the sample scenarios and kinds of could do and say what you are envi - family caregiver may frequently expe - anger below to see which types res - sioning in real life. rience annoyance at their situation onate most with you. According to Dr. Tessina, the more without necessarily being angry about you mentally rehearse positive it, while another may bypass being • Reactive Anger: Say someone cuts responses to upsetting and frustrating irked or frustrated and immediately you off on the highway while you’re stimuli, the more likely it is that you jump to feeling outraged. driving your loved one to a doctor’s everything is fine while also subtly the best ways to express anger is to do will be able to productively handle While anger is a healthy, normal appointment and you simply cannot cuing others into your underlying so “clearly and cleanly, without too such situations in the future. She also human emotion, frequently feeling resist the urge to pound your horn and anger. You may give the offending much drama.” This can be difficult for encourages people to use this tech - upset or as if you have little or no con - scream in the general direction of their party the silent treatment or dole out some individuals, especially in the nique to prepare for potentially tense trol over your reactions can be signs of vehicle. If you identify with this situa - backhanded compliments with a smile beginning, but with practice, you can scenarios. anger issues. When anger becomes a tion, you probably have what national - on your face. The problem with being develop the mental skills necessary to The more adept you become at con - problem, it can impact a person’s qual - ly renowned relationship expert and passive-aggressive is that it can cause recognize, control, interpret and com - trolling your anger, the more fulfilling ity of life and their relationships with author April Masini calls a “quick fuse” you to hang on to your anger for a very municate your anger in a productive your relationships will be. As Dr. others. Those who are struggling with anger style. Frustrating experiences long time. Long-term anger and manner. Tessina points out, “Keeping your cool caregiver stress and burnout are often generally cause you to have an imme - resentment can contribute to a host of • Rewind: To help you practice is a very important social skill. It does - aware that their emotions are getting diate, visceral reaction that involves mental health issues including depres - responding to frustrating situations, n’t matter who’s right, who started it, the best of them, but how does one yelling and slamming whatever door is sion and feelings of helplessness. Dr. Tessina suggests going through an or whether it’s fair. The person who learn to manage anger in healthier closest to you. The problem with this exercise called “rewinding the tape.” ‘loses it’ to win an argument actually ways? type of anger is that it can make you • Projecting Anger: Your mother First, envision a time when you got loses everything instead.” The first step is understanding what act like a bully. Once you’ve cooled off yells at you for overcooking her dinner. angry in the past. Picture all the details If you need additional help learning anger is. Tina Tessina, Ph.D., licensed after one of these outbursts, you’re A minute later, you chide the cat when in your mind’s eye. Where did it take to control your emotions, consider psychotherapist and author of It Ends often overwhelmed by feelings of guilt he innocently gets under your feet. If place? Who was there? What were peo - working with a mental health profes - With You: Grow Up and Out of or embarrassment. this sounds familiar, you may cope ple wearing? Treat the scene like a sional and/or attending an anger man - Dysfunction views anger as “the emo - “People with an inability to control with anger by projecting it onto other video tape and let it play out once agement support group. Taking steps tional energy within each of us that their impulses will act without pro - people, pets and things. Masini says without trying to change anything. to reduce stress and improve your rises up when something needs to cessing their thoughts,” Masini that those who project anger often do Simply observe how the events unfold - emotional health will enable you to change.” explains. “These are the folks who get so because they are afraid of expressing ed. become a better caregiver and lead a The real problem lies in identifying into fights quickly.” Unfortunately, this themselves to whomever is upsetting Next, think about what you would happier, more rewarding life. what it is in our lives that is sparking usually means that other people will them. Instead of risking your relation - like to have changed about how the -agingcare.com this anger and needs changing. avoid interacting with you out of fear ship with your mother, you focus your that you’ll explode on them. fury on a “safer object,” such as the cat. Identifying the Source of Your Furthermore, research has shown that Projecting can severely damage your Anger people who display a reactive anger relationship with whomever you’re Pinpointing the source of one’s style are more prone to developing off-loading your anger onto and can anger isn’t always a straightforward problems like heart disease. also lead to a hefty amount of post- exercise, especially for family care - outburst guilt on your part. givers who are juggling many differ - • Volcanic Anger: You keep turning ent responsibilities. For example, if the other cheek and rolling with the Anger Management Tips for your mother has Alzheimer’s disease punches. This morning, your husband Caregivers and her broken brain causes her to with dementia asked, “Who are you?” If you identify with one or a few of complain constantly, there’s no You found out that your brother-in- the types of anger described above, doubt that you’d find her behavior law has been writing checks to himself then it may be beneficial for you to irritating. But how can you change from your husband’s bank account. learn some techniques for controlling this situation? This and other The pharmacist gave you the wrong your emotions and expressing anger in dementia-related behaviors are out prescription. Up until now, you’ve a heathier way. Many people find of your control and, truthfully, out buried your frustration, remained themselves lashing out uncharacteris - of her control as well. calm and taken everything in stride. tically once they’ve invited the stresses So, how can you make this challeng - But eventually it all becomes too much of caregiving into their lives. With ing situation a bit more bearable? No and you explode. You berate the phar - practice, the following techniques will matter the circumstances, it’s impor - macist for being incompetent and snap enable you to better handle your emo - tant to remember that the one thing at your husband the next time he for - tions and feel more like your old self. you can always change is yourself. gets who you are. • Count to Ten: It may sound cliché, Instead of looking outward and blam - Masini likens this anger style to a but there’s a reason why counting to ing external circumstances for your volcano: there’s an extended period of ten is a commonly recommended anger, try looking inward. Examining emotional dormancy followed by a anger management strategy—it works. how you interpret frustrating situa - catastrophic explosion. The problem is When something upsets you, mentally tions and express your emotions will that people prone to this style don’t taking a step back and counting to 10 help you learn how to handle your process their anger properly or in real helps prevent knee-jerk reactions and anger in a healthier manner. Once you time. “Getting angry is normal,” she allows you extra time to decide how to stop allowing your feelings to over - says, “but holding it in until you handle the situation. If you haven’t whelm you and cloud your judgement, explode is not productive.” gathered your thoughts after counting you’ll be able to devise better solutions to 10, feel free to continue counting as for minimizing or distancing yourself • Passive-Aggressive Anger: Your sis - long as you need. Remember to take from the things that cause you strife. ter bails last-minute on a rare offer to slow, deep breaths to help calm your In this scenario, respite is an excel - take care of Dad for a few hours so you body as well. Masini says you can take 8 lent solution. Respite care is often a can go to your own doctor’s appoint - this method a step further by removing very helpful tool for caregivers who are ment and run some errands. You’re yourself from the room or building struggling with high stress levels and upset but you tell her, “It’s fine—I did - where your anger has been triggered. difficult emotions. Whether you opt n’t really need that checkup anyway.” This tactic is particularly useful for for adult day care, in-home care or The next time you see her, she asks people who are prone to explosive permanent placement for your mother how Dad is doing and you respond, episodes of anger. in a memory care unit, even the small - “He’s doing great for someone whose • Be Direct: It’s okay to admit your est break from her repetitive com - family doesn’t care about him.” anger or frustration to others as long as plaints and questions will do wonders Passive-aggressive remarks and you do so in a relatively calm, direct for your mental fortitude. behaviors create the illusion that manner. Dr. Tessina says that one of 20 • January 2020 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice stated that he would like to have a proven NFL coach. I really think that Jones holds the chips in the coaching carousel that we’re about to witness. Like them or not, the Cowboys job is one of the THE best coaching jobs in the NFL. Several guys will be interested if it opens up Ravens’ Jackson, Chiefs’ Mahomes among As I sit and write this, I’m reminded going to do with Garret. He will be a and Jones will pretty much have his that today is officially “Black Monday.” hot commodity if he has indeed pick of the litter. I expect Chiefs offen - growing group of Christian quarterbacks No, it’s not the day that we do our after coached his last game in Dallas. His sive coordinator Eric Bienemy to be one Christmas or before New Year’s shop - contract expires on January 14th, so of those guys. ping. It’s the day after the NFL season there may be no news from the Big D Speaking of the Chiefs, in case you ends when many head coaches lose until then. missed it, which I doubt you did, they their jobs. Coaches that may have been Garret would be intriguing. were able to earn the #2 seed in the AFC on the proverbial hot seat during He is 85-67 in nine seasons with Playoffs when they defeated the Los the season. the Cowboys. He is 2-3 in the Angeles Chargers and the New England So far, there have been four playoffs. The knock against Patriots were upset by the Miami coaches dismissed from their Garret is that he has gone 8-8 four Dolphins. An interesting stat that they teams. Freddie Kitchens, times in his career, including this showed during the Chiefs game was Cleveland; Pat Shurmur, New year when the Cowboys roster looked teams that played in the opening week - York Giants; Jay Gruden, Washington loaded from top to bottom. His teams end of the playoffs had a 20% chance of Redskins and Ron Rivera, Carolina continually underperform and they winning the Super Bowl while teams Panthers. Two others could be let go by often look unprepared. Obviously, that that had a bye in the first week had a the time you read this: Doug Marrone, would be a huge upgrade to several 78% chance to win the Super Bowl. The Jacksonville Jaguars and Jason Garret, teams currently looking for a new Chiefs will host the 2nd round and then Dallas Cowboys. coach. probably have to play at Baltimore in The rumor mill says that the If the Cowboys move on from the AFC Championship game. Redskins are very interested in Rivera Garret, it’s anybody’s guess where they However, if Baltimore falls in the 2nd Quarterback Lamar Jackson of Packers. “I grew up knowing what a and that the Giants could dip into the go from there. There are a few college round, the Chiefs will host the AFC the Baltimore Ravens is a strong stable relationship was by my par - college ranks by hiring Matt Rhule coaches that they could pursue. Rhule, Championship. favorite for league MVP, an award ents’ example and how it centered from Baylor. I wouldn’t be surprised if Oklahoma’s Lincoln Riley and Urban Who knows, crazy things do happen, that Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas on Christ,” he said. most teams looking for a coach wait Meyer, who has expressed interest in isn’t that right, Dolphins quarterback City Chiefs earned last season. He • Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints. until the Cowboys decide what they’re the job. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has Ryan Fitzgerald? already was named player of the He said he accepted Christ on his week five times, and one more 17th birthday after having knee sur - would give him the all-time record. gery during his junior year of high Mahomes was injured and missed school. Clemson quarterback quotes Bible after two games, or he may have been a • Cam Newton, Carolina good bet to win again. Panthers. “I’m just his instrument,” come-from-behind victory in playoff game Jackson credits his Christian faith he said, “and he’s using me on a Clemson University quarterback for keeping him grounded despite consistent basis daily.” Trevor Lawrence once again will the acclaim. • Carson Wentz, Philadelphia have an opportunity to share his “The Lord, I give him all his Eagles. “I love Jesus,” he said. faith with a national audience in next week’s national championship praise, the glory and the honor,” he “That’s what I love, so I’m going to game. For a while during last said at a recent news conference. “I talk about it.” Saturday’s semifinal game against could’ve been doing anything, you • Russell Wilson, Seattle The Ohio State University, it looked know. It’s crazy. I’m talking to him Seahawks. “I’m just grateful that as if it may not happen. throughout the day, `I appreciate God has given me the opportunity Although the Buckeyes led the you’, `I thank you’. Because when to play the great game of football,” Tigers 16-0 in the second quarter, you feel you’re bigger than the he said. “I try to live humbly… Lawrence rallied Clemson to a 28-23 Lord, that’s when all the success without him, I wouldn’t be where I victory and a matchup with dies. It goes away.” am today.” Louisiana State University in the • Nick Foles, Jacksonville Jaguars. national championship game. would say my faith is. That just the situation is, it’s not going to Jackson and Mahomes are among Foles, a former Chief, is taking In a post-game interview with comes from knowing who I am out - define me.” a large number of NFL quarter - online seminary classes from ESPN, he spoke of scripture and his side of that. No matter how the big backs who are outspoken about Liberty University with the goal of teammates. –Alan Goforth | Metro Voice their faith: one day becoming a youth pastor. “Just the fight of this team — did - • Colt McCoy, Washington • Derek Carr, Oakland Raiders. n’t play great, didn’t look pretty, but Redskins. “’I’m successful in life Carr grew up in a Christian home, [we] just find a way to get it done,” because I have Jesus Christ inside of strayed from his faith and came Lawrence said. “I wouldn’t want to me,” he said. back to it through his future wife. do this with anyone else. I have • Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay –Alan Goforth | Metro Voice Ephesians 3:20, and it says, ‘God can do immeasurably more than any of us can because of him within us.’ And that’s just so true. I mean, all of us, me, what we did tonight, it ain’t us. It’s about this program and who we are.” This was not the first time Trevor Lawrence has pointed to his faith in the limelight. The quarterback’s Twitter profile photo is an image of the word “Jesus” and account bio reads, “Pursuing Him at all costs.” The star athlete credits his Christian faith with keeping his feet firmly planted through the success, pressure and expectations of his position on a championship team, once telling a reporter, “Football’s important to me, but it’s not my life. It’s not the biggest thing in my life. I Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______January 2020 • 21

2020 Interior Design Trends on the Horizon The beginning of the new year is a ter of any room with an natural time to think about refreshing organic look.” the look of your home, and in 2020, To make the most of “cozy” and “warm” are trending key - your space this year, consid - words for interior design, according to er this design advice from experts, with luxurious textiles, inviting Alkire and the experts at Coupon Expires Feb. 29, 2020 color palettes, and warm mixed metals Progress Lighting: found across all design styles. While a maximalism approach is on Materials, Shapes and Finishes bine black chrome and gold finishes. the horizon, clean and modern design While neutral color schemes are Now, warm tones of natural brass, schemes continue to reign. tried-and-true, in 2020, you’ll want to bronze and copper mixed with silver “Use a minimalist approach, allowing turn to an updated palette consisting of and black will be found across lighting patterned décor to add pops of color,” warm, earthen undertones. Choose designs, cabinet pulls and plumbing advises Eliza Alkire, trend expert and lighting finished in mixed metals to hardware. Move over, stainless steel! Just product designer for Progress Lighting. accent the neutral scheme while adding remember to keep the look uncluttered “Accent this with hanging planters and visual interest and depth. by not mixing more than two or three potted greenery to enhance the charac - Recent years have seen lighting com - metals in one space. Geometric shapes are dominating design trends. Adding lighting in trian - gle, diamond, hexagonal or combina - tion of geometric shapes is one of the easiest ways to transform a space and add wow-factor. Make sure to balance statement-making lighting with clean, classic patterns and colors on furnish - ings and accessories. Create warmth with tactile elements. Luxurious, richly-textured fabrics like velvet, suede and leather work nicely with clean, contemporary interiors as well as rustic farmhouse spaces. Try vibrantly-colored velvets furnishings, pillows and throws. Wallpaper is making a comeback: use it in small areas like powder room walls, or make a splash with a floral accent wall.

Style Evolution Overall design trends are evolving. Homes that were previously traditional are now termed “new traditional” as they take on fun, youthful elements that keep the design fresh. Lighting fixtures have mixed metal finishes or are designed in new takes on classic sil - houettes, such as large lanterns and chandeliers done in linear shapes. Mountain style goes beyond a rustic, cabin look to take on a modern form with clean lines, neutral color palettes and unclut - tered interiors. With open layouts and tall ceilings, sweeping views command attention. Lighting is oversized, with airy, open designs meant to cast light without obstructing views from the plenti - ful windows in the space. For fans of farmhouse style, this look has taken a delightful turn, with fewer rustic details and more modern charm. Subtle hues go beyond a white and gray palette into the realm of soft greens and blush pinks. 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Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______January 2020 • 23 8 New Year’s Resolutions For Christians gifts and talents to Even if you can’t days of 52 people. You might By Megan Bailey | beliefnet.com benefit others. The give a lot, start with make a stranger smile by paying New Year's resolutions can Bible says in 1 Peter something. For seem, overall, pretty silly. No one 4:10, “As each has many, 10 percent of ever sticks to them, no matter received a gift, use it all income can be what plan or goal they set for to serve another, as intimidating at first. themselves. Those 100 new good stewards of Look at what you members at your gym the God’s varied grace.” can do, and then Monday after the New Year? The world has needs work your way up as You're betting that they won't be that you can help your faith grows and staying. solve. broken, so lean on God for help. your resolution blossoms. Learn The New Year, though, really is Volunteering can be a great how to properly manage your about new beginnings. It can be family activity, as well. It will Share your testimony. a great opportunity for us to sit down and reflect on everything God wants us to celebrate Him for their coffee in line, or leave we have learned in the last year. and His Word outside of the your grandmother feeling young As a Christian, God requires us home. Like Jesus Christ, we again because you took her out to always be challenging our - should be sharing the Word with dancing just for fun. Whatever selves. Each day He wants us to everyone we encounter. You you do, do it because of Jesus find ways that we can be better probably have a few non- Christ. and honor Him more deeply. Christian friends, family mem - Instead of creating a New bers or co-workers. This year Get more active in Year’s resolution you know won't could be the year you choose to make a real difference, try one of tell them why you fell in love your church. these Christian ideas instead. with Jesus Christ, and ask them budget each month so you can Those that commit will come help your children learn the feel confident in your ability to The church is an important out next December in a more importance of gratitude while donate on God's behalf. part of the Christian lifestyle. We intimate relationship with the brining you all closer together. meet other Christians, celebrate Lord. Volunteering can be fun, too. Lean on God for sup- the joys of the God, and learn Plant trees in a new park or work about the Bible's teachings. Read the Bible. directly serving people food. port. When you want to create a deep - You'll find the activity that is er relationship with Christ, one Reading the Bible more is right for your crew. Many Christians make New of the simplest ways to do so it probably on every list of top Year’s resolutions to pray more, by becoming more active in His to read the Bible every day, and house of worship. Better mental or to attend church more regularly. Serving your church doesn't physical health. These are fantastic goals. have to be boring or difficult. to attend church with you. Even However, these New Year’s reso - Look at your spiritual gifts and When we think of honoring if they say no, it puts a little lutions fail just as often as the personal skill set and try to apply God, we typically only focus on spark in their head that gets non-spiritual resolutions. We that to your churches' needs. If our spiritual health. God, them thinking about spirituality. tend to forget that there isn't any you are a bubbly type, then though, wants us to be better in Talking with you about your real magic or power in creating a all aspects of our life, including faith journey may be the only New Year's resolution. our mental and physical health. time they ever learn about That's why, instead, one Christ, so it's important to make incredibly important New Year's it special and offer up helpful resolution all Christians should New Year's resolution goals for information as you are able. make is to lean on God and trust Christians. While it might seem in Him more. Philippians 4:13 corny or basic, there is an impor - Create a tithing plan. tells us, “I can do everything tant reason it's always at the top through Him who gives me of the list. Getting close to God The scriptures are clear — strength.” We can become better means understanding who He is. Christians are called to be gener - versions of ourselves to glorify When you make reading the God when we ask for His help Bible a priority in your life, you and guidance to do so. When you being a church greeter where you become a stronger, happier struggle to keep up with your can welcome in new attendees Christian. You open yourself up new fitness goal, talk with God. might be the right job for you. If to the amazing promises the Our bodies are made to honor you have a knack with money, Bible has to offer you. We gain Him. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Complete random offer your skills to help with the deeper understandings of the states: "Do you not know that acts of kindness. offering plate or other account - stories we learned as children, your bodies are temples of the ing needs. Talk with your church and in turn become stronger in Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom about what roles need to be When we see the world in the our beliefs. We are able to defend you have received from God? filled. news today, we are bombarded our faith because we understand You are not your own; you were Ringing in the New Year is with stories of murder, disasters, it on a personal level. bought at a price. Therefore always a fun celebration that honor God with your bodies." ous. That means using some of heartbreak, and tragedy. It can reminds us of new beginnings. It seem like there aren't any real Volunteer in the com- When we don't take care of your financial income to honor is a chance to start over and our health, we are not able to God at your local church. It’s a beacons of hope left. This is grow from your past. This year munity. service God fully. For example, if reality that every church needs where you can come in as a take what you’ve learned and you are packing on extra pounds money to continue to function Christian. build on it to become the best Want to make a difference in you have less energy to give out as a place of worship. If you Set a goal to do a random act version of yourself. Make your your community? Volunteering during the day. You aren't able to haven’t gotten in the tithing of kindness one a week for the resolution as a Christian to is a great way to do so while glo - give 100 percent of yourself to habit yet, now is a great time to entire year. That will means you always honor God. rifying God. God blessed us with Him. These resolutions are easily start. will change, at minimum, the 24 • January 2020 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

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