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N. Kansas Avenue About mid-March every year, no mat - ter the weather, about a thousand people and Garfield Park show up for a very early breakfast at the Ramada Inn in downtown Topeka. The occasion is the annual Kansas Prayer Breakfast, sponsored by Topeka Fellowship, Inc. Statewide leaders in gov - ernment, business, education and indus - try will be on hand as usual as the pro - What is the place of the Church – gram begins at about 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20th, for the 58th cel - ebration of the annual event. As several and ChristianHsis ou–tsid e-tihen-box thionkindg ina they’sMa nys peooplec graiveitatet toywa?rds the buffet lines open for serving at 6:00 a.m., By Barry Feaker search for innovative solutions to home - idea of helping the poor within our the banquet hall will be filled with with Jessica Hosman lessness, poverty, crime, human trafficking community, nation and world. Food trucks, entertainment Kansans from all walks of life. Editor’s note: In his decades of service and other serious problems has garnered However, do we really understand This year’s featured speaker will be & games will add to the fun to Topeka Rescue Mission and the Topeka nationwide interest. This is the first in a who the poor are, and what poverty community in general, Barry Feaker has David McAlvany. EasterFest, the annual Topeka series of articles addressing how we as and suffering really is? Are we taking gone from providing shelter to the home - McAlvany is CEO of the McAlvany Easter Parade & Fun Fair, will be back individuals, the church and the communi - the time to examine the internal issues, less to addressing the root causes of the ills Financial Companies, International for the sixth consecutive year on ty can provide value and help solve the or only looking at the exterior surface? that afflict our community. issues faced by our society today. Saturday, April 20, 2019. About three n Please see VALUE page 4 n Please see PRAYER page 3 thousand people attended last year to watch the parade, visit the Fun Fair, lis - ten to live music, visit over 70 vendor & exhibit booths, attend the Health 50+ colleges coming to 21st annual Christian College Expo Mar. 2 As many state campuses grow more American families in recent polling” says Fair and take part in the big egg hunt hostile to students of faith, the clash of expo coordinator Anita Widaman, “This or other activities. Biblical values and the world is becoming event has proven successful in helping Every year, dozens of churches, sharper. Families in the heartland are guide young people to a Christian college businesses and non-profit organiza - wondering, “What on earth is going on?” that is right for them.” tions take part in the parade, and For the 21st year, the free Midwest Widaman says that college education dozens more set up vendor booths and Christian College Expo returns to Kansas should reinforce the strong family values kids' games as part of the family fun City with a wide variety of booths and of hard work, compassion for others and fair. There have been lots of floats with information on Christian colleges and give young people an opportunity to a variety of themes, and all shapes and universities, Bible schools and more. change the world. Often times, it doesn’t sizes of other vehicles, as well as walk - Organizers say this will be the largest ever, do that because the values often conflict ing entries such as schools, military based on the number of schools repre - with those of Christian families and stu - groups, marching bands and more. sented and attendance by the public, dents. The event is coordinated by C5Alive, a which topped 2,700 in 2018. “That’s why a Christian college educa - Christian leadership offshoot of the “Education continues to be at the top tion can make such a positive impact on n Please see EASTERFEST page 3 n of a list of priorities as expressed by n Please see EXPO page 2 2 • February 2019 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

Melanie Few celebrates 20 years of her Super Bowl Gospel Celebration Life Lessons Frocmomes afrom L see i-ttle One I keep it as a not-for-profit produc - TRUE LOVE ing my child smile By Kymberlee Norsworthy tion.” by Jessica S. Hosman as he delights in Melanie Few is a marketing executive BET began broadcasting the event in my presence. with a huge vision — for 20 years, she 2015. According to Nielsen, it was the Eight years ago, a new ritual in my life I recently read, has merged faith and football by pro - highest gospel/religious program on began. I brought my precious son home “The days are ducing the Super Bowl Gospel broadcast television for the 2017-18 from the hospital for the first time and long but the years Jessica Hosman Celebration, which brings together period. have spent nearly every night since pray - are short.” How some of the biggest names in football, At the 2018 event, Snoop Dogg ing over him and singing him to sleep. true this is when it comes to life, and espe - church, hip-hop, rhythm and blues, delivered the first televised perform - Throughout those songs and many sleep - cially parenting. Do I want to go through and film. ance of music from his gospel album less nights, God taught me more than I those long days only serving myself, my “Faith and football are a natural Snoop Dogg Presents Bible of Love. could have imagined about love: what the flesh and my perceived needs? Or do I combination,” Few said. “When you Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell action of love really looks like and how want to spend my life pouring into others look at other sports, football players are Wilson was honored with the Faith in our earthy expressions still only scratch and giving them the time, love and atten - much more vocal about their faith. I based. This was something that she Action Award, which is given to players the surface in portraying God’s immeas - tion they crave and need? have learned that the culture of football believed needed to change. who show their faith through their urable love for me, for us. I want my son to look back on his is that of family and it is values-driven. She pitched the idea of a nonprofit actions year-round. Arizona Cardinals I’ve always enjoyed sleep. I was the kid childhood and remember the laughter, Even when they are in Pop Warner, Super Bowl week gospel concert for wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald received who never outgrew naps and treasured living room wrestling matches and tickle players are brought up doing team seven years before she received support. the Lifetime Achievement Award for every weekend and summer vacation fights, dance parties and games played. I prayer and chanting words of affirma - “Gene Upshaw, former NFL player service to football and the NFL. Over more from the joy of sleeping in late than don’t want him to just remember the tion before games. They are brought up and former head of the NFL Players the past two decades, the Lifetime other activities taking place. That appreci - words of “I love you” he often hears; I that way, and it may be why football is Association, was interested. But he Achievement Award has been handed ation for a long stretch of sleep hasn’t left, want him to remember the feeling of so faith-oriented.” issued a challenge,” Few said. “He said if out five times. The other recipients but the practicality of it sure has! what those words really meant when The sold-out 20th anniversary event I could get Gladys Knight to perform, were Troy Vincent, Ray Lewis, Tony Zechariah was well into his third year transcended into action. was held at Atlanta Symphony Hall on then he would underwrite it. He under - Dungy and Tim Brown. before he slept through the night. And And I believe I’m not alone. I believe Jan. 31. It will air on BET on Feb. 2, the estimated me. … He didn’t know that, Aside from her role as founder and even then, he’s most parents desire day before the game. Few is an Atlanta if necessary, Gladys and I would ride in executive producer of the Super Bowl always found joy in the same, but often native, so it is extra special that the 2019 on the midnight train together to make event, Few is the president of Results arising before the don’t know how to Super Bowl will be in her hometown. this show happen.” Marketing & Media, an “urban faith” sun. This is just one get there. She is a member of New Hope African That was in 1998. and marketing entertainment agency example of an area It starts by recog - Methodist Episcopal Church in The first Super Bowl Gospel based in Atlanta. Few and Results where my flesh has nizing the desire we Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood. Celebration was held the next year, fea - Marketing & Media worked with BET’s wrestled through have for our kids is “For Super Bowl 2019, we are going turing Knight, powerhouse gospel Black Girls Rock! awards show and the the years; but my the same desire God to celebrate the 20 years and go down music group Fred Hammond & Women of Faith tour. heart has always has for us. He longs memory lane with clips and reflections Radical for Christ, and the duo “For me, my faith has supported me won. I don’t lie in to see us smile and from artists and players,” Few said. “We Dawkins & Dawkins. In 2001, the event altogether as an entrepreneur, and bed with Zechariah be the source of that are going to do some never-seen-before was sanctioned by the NFL and became especially with this endeavor. If I were each night reading, joy. He longs to go collaborations. We are going to do it in the organization’s only official faith- not a woman of faith, I could not and praying and singing through life enjoy - a way that celebrates the 20 years of based event. would not have made it this far.” because my body ing us and seeing us bringing faith and football together.” “I do the Super Bowl Gospel She believes there is no way she always feels like it. I remember the ways Before starting the gospel event, Few Celebration because it is a call on my would have been able to maintain don’t wake up at in which He lav - had attended a number of Super Bowls life,” she said. “I love creating an oppor - producing the event year after year 2am to hold and ished His love upon as a fan with friends and professional tunity to bring together powerful without “a rock-steady and rock-solid comfort him after us through His acquaintances. It dawned on her that of gospel music with amazing testimonies relationship with God.” That and the he’s had a bad actions and time. the many events held leading up to the from football players, and that is the values and support of her parents dream because I There may be days big game, not one of them was faith- reason I do it and that is the reason that sustain her. enjoy the idea of an interrupted night’s when we are too busy to give our kids rest. I do it out of my love for him and the the time we both desire, but God never desire I have to move beyond my flesh to is. He’s never too busy to pay attention seniors scouting dozens of colleges, uni - room-only and the public is encouraged provide what he needs. to our needs and listen to our prayers. EXPO versities and missions opportunities from to arrive at the expo at its 10 a.m. opening Like most children, Zechariah loves the He delights in us. When we’re awake; continued from page 1 over 17 states. so they will have time to visit booths and art of play. With two older siblings who when we’re asleep. I’ll never be the per - students,” Widaman said, “The institution With a continuing clash of values and attend the seminars of their choice during live outside of the home, he doesn’t have fect parent; but He always will. And He values and encourages their faith, not increased competition for college scholar - the day. For 2019 three seminars are being playmates readily on hand. I work 40 plus gives us an example – through His par - destroy it.” ships, the expo offers answers for high offered. Each is free and taught by educa - hours per week and juggle a number of enting and through the children He’s The one-day, free event, runs from 10 school juniors and seniors wondering tion experts from Kansas City and across other responsibilities outside of employ - given – to follow. So let’s embrace what a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 2 at how they’ll ever afford a four-year degree. the Midwest. ment. Does my body always feel like play - it really looks like to love the way He Colonial Presbyterian Church, a large sub - Plus, the Expo is a convenient way to visit College seminars include: Are You ing at 6 o’clock at night or 10 o’clock on a loves. Not only our children, but one urban church located at 9500 Wornall Rd. with colleges from many states by finding Ready for the ACT? At 10:15 a.m. and Saturday morning? Most often, no. But another – wholeheartedly, uncondition - in south Kansas City, Mo., just a few them in one location–for one day, thus Finding the Most College Financial Aid it’s something every child needs; so I press ally and unselfishly. Love is not just a blocks from Overland Park and north of saving travel time and gas. In 2018 colleges and Understanding the FAFSA at 12:15 through and do it anyway. Not out of word, it’s an action and one that trans - I-435. attended from Missouri, Kansas, p.m. obligation or feeling “I have to” … it’s out forms. May you find yourself trans - Up to 60 faith-based colleges will join Arkansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska, “Both parents and students love our of the motivation of love and joy that formed by His love today. the other aspect of the expo: Christian K- Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee, Kentucky, seminars. It’s a non-threatening way to get 12 private schools from both MO and KS Michigan, Virginia, Texas, Colorado, answers to vital questions and ask ques - and homeschooling resources. The event Minnesota and Arizona and beyond. tions directly of experts,” said Widaman has become a huge draw for parents look - In addition to representatives from col - who is the co-publisher of metrovoice - ing at educational options for their leges, valuable mini-seminars will be news.com in Kansas City. younger children as well as juniors and offered. The seminars are often standing- The college financial aid track is one of the most attended. Led by the financial aid V.P. of Mid-America Nazarene University in Olathe, it assists both parents and stu - dents with the maze of questions and deadlines they’re confronted with when they start wondering how to pay for col - lege. The expo is organized by the Metro Voice Newspaper, which still prints 10,000 monthly copies in the greater Topeka area, and is also online at metrovoicenews.com – one of the top Christian news websites in the nation. For more information visit www.metrovoicenews.com or call 816- 524-4522. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______February 2019 • 3 SAXsational – The Next Generation to Perform In Topeka Feb. 12 Live On Stage, Inc. and On Stage live in concert at White Concert Hall, $40 and receive tickets to both “Business Matchmaker” at Live has announced that multi-instru - Washburn University on Tuesday, SAXsational and Andy McKee on mentalist and saxophone aficionado February 12, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019. C5Alive POWER Luncheon Rob Verdi will join the Topeka West With SAXsational – The Next For more information visit High School Knights Jazz Ensemble Generation, Rob Verdi explores a www.OnStageLive.org. The C5Alive “Business ovations in the district. repertoire of swing era jazz classics Matchmaker” Luncheon will be held EASTERFEST, C5Alive’s big along with trendy pop, rock, and February 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at annual event, will take place on rhythm and blues songs from such PRAYER Fairlawn Plaza Mall. The meeting will April 20 this year, the day before artists as Stevie Wonder, Carlos continued from page 1 feature speed networking to help busi - Easter as always. The Easter Parade nesses match will take place Santana, Michael Buble, Bruno Mars, Collectors Associates, ICA Europe, and up with one on N. Kansas Adele, Maroon 5 and many others. McAlvany Wealth Management. He is a another for Avenue from Formerly known as the Topeka featured speaker on national television mutual benefit. NOTO to Community Concert Association, On programs including CNBC, Fox News, The meal Garfield Park, Stage Live is an all-volunteer nonprofit Fox Business News, and Bloomberg. will be catered and the Fun organization established in 1931 and David also speaks on radio programs and by Grandma Fair will be committed to providing outstanding at financial seminars around the world Wock’s. held again in entertainment and educational experi - analyzing major events and their impact The cost to Garfield Park ences to the community on the global economy and financial mar - attend the from 10 a.m. Walk-up ticket price for kets. He hosts a weekly radio program luncheon is $10 to 3 p.m. SAXsational is $28 or a two-pack for with commentary from world leaders, for C5Alive members and first-time For more details on these and bankers, economists, and renowned guests who RSVP, and $12 at the other events, stay tuned to the jazz bands, dance troupes, praise bands, investors. door. Non-members and other C5Alive facebook page and website: solo artists, street entertainers and more. In his book, The Intentional Legacy, EASTERFEST guests pay $15. C5 luncheons are www.C5Alive.org New this year is Bingo at the Vendor David shares his own personal failures continued from page 1 open to the public and everyone is C5Alive is an organization Market, with great prizes valued at over and successes as a “Prodical Son,” who welcome to attend, organizers said. founded in 2009, dedicated to Capital City Christian Chamber of $20 donated by the vendors and sponsors. returned home to start over with purpose. RSVPs and inquiries can be sent to developing and uniting Christian Commerce (C5). The Ball Toss will be back, with a chance He presents a strategy for “reverse engi - [email protected]. Leadership in the community, “We’ve had a great response and new to win a bicycle, and the ever popular cake neering” your life and legacy. Most impor - involving businesses, non- entries each year,” said Drew Walker, walk returns as well. The Easter Bunny tantly, David presents a redemptive ethic C5Alive “POWER” profits and churches. Entertainment Coordinator. "I expect it to will be back to take pictures with the kids for family prosperity based on love, for - luncheons are held on the In addition to monthly just keep growing this year too! giveness, and non-contingent relation - second Thursday of each “POWER” luncheons held every year." Facepainting, pony ships. David, his wife, and four children month, and meals are on the second Thursday of Again this year the rides and food trucks enjoy living, skiing, and hiking in the catered by Aboud’s/Engroff’s each month, C5 also hosts Easter Parade will be are always among the mountains of Colorado. or other fine caterers. periodic business fairs and on North Kansas most popular attrac - In addition to McAlvany, the audience Coming up on Mar. 14 is a other events, including the Avenue, from NOTO tions, as well as will hear from a wide array of Kansas C5 Leadership Luncheon at Underwood annual Topeka Easter Arts District to archery, bubble soccer leaders, as always. Festivities will wrap up Thornton Place featuring Parade and Family Fun Fest, held Garfield Park, fol - and of course the free by 8 a.m., just in time for most folks to get Faron Barr of T & M Financial as on N. Kansas Avenue and in lowed by the Big Egg entertainment. to work on time. speaker. He will talk about “Self- Garfield Park on the day before Hunt in the Garfield More sponsors and The Kansas Prayer Breakfast is held in Management Principles.” Easter. Park playground area. participants are need - March each year, and is patterned after the Thomas Underwood, Executive C5 members may also sponsor From 10am to 3pm, vendor booths, food ed for the Vendor Market, Entertainment National Prayer Breakfast, which began in Director of NOTO Arts District, luncheons and other events as a way trucks and kid's activities will be happen - Stage, Food Court and Health Fair. 1953 in Washington, D.C., under the lead - will be the featured speaker at the to promote their organizations. For ing all over Garfield Park, inside the shel - Volunteers are also needed to help with ership of Kansas Senator Frank Carlson April 11 luncheon, which will be more information about C5, go to terhouse and inside the gym. This year, the entire event. and President Dwight Eisenhower. The held at the Arts Center at 935 N. C5Alive.org, facebook.com/C5Alive, even more churches, non-profit organiza - Major sponsors for the event include Kansas version began in 1962 with the aid Kansas Ave. He will have an update or call 785-640-6399. tions, schools and local businesses are Integrity Insurance, Peggy Beasterfeld Tax and encouragement of Governor John of plans for new additions and ren - expected to enter floats and marching & Accounting, Metro Voice News, Anderson. Carlson was the first keynote bands, etc., in the parade, as well as set up Carnival Guy, Solid Rock Sound Machine, speaker. activity booths at the fun fair. rezit designs, Health & Wellness Tickets for the breakfast are $18.00 per The Family Fun Fair will consist of Magazine, The Pad Restaurant and First person or $180.00 for a reserved table of activities geared toward children and fam - Southern Baptist Church. ten. For reservations call 785-380-2901 or ilies, as well as health & wellness vendor For more information, visit email [email protected]. booths, vendor exhibits, and more. Live www.TopekaEasterParade.com, email More information can be found at performers will be on hand all day, such as [email protected] or call 785-640-6399. www.kansasprayerbreakfast.net.

4 • February 2019 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Pro-Life Marchers Celebrate Life Kansas teen killed in church van crash inspires Bible reading The memory of a TV. “She had this excite - losing her precious daughter, Jennifer has at Annual Rally at State Capitol Kansas teen who was ment in her eye, and I decided to use Hannah’s legacy and love of killed in a horrible church said, ‘What?’ and she said, God’s Word for good. She recalls van crash last year contin - ‘Mom, I finished the Hannah’s wonderful enthusiasm and ues to live on as a result of Bible.’ That was really excitement at finishing her year-long Bible her unshakeable trust in exciting because she’d fin - plan a week early, so she decided to use her Christ and love of the ished a week early, and in daughter’s funeral to issue a challenge to Bible. Hannah Foy, 14, was that moment I was just so her friends – can they read the entire Bible killed August 10 in Bolivar, proud of her, and then I in the space of one year? Missouri, when the van she was traveling told her when she got back we would cel - Jennifer explained that Hannah had in experienced a tire blow out and veered ebrate.” declared that the twelve months prior to off the road. Two other teens were killed Just 24 hours later, Jennifer received a her death were the best of her life. after the vehicle flipped over and hit a tree. text that is the greatest fear of almost all “I believe part of that was because she One day before her death, Hannah, a parents — her daughter was dead. was reading the Bible,” Foy said. “I think faith-filled young woman, had excitedly “How could it be?” Foy said. “How that that transforms our hearts and our explained to her mom that she had fin - could it be that I saw her the day before minds, and... puts our hearts in a good ished reading her entire Bible. and now she wasn’t there? I was crying out perspective in living our lives.” “She turned to me and she said, ‘Guess to God.” Jennifer said that the success of the Wet weather didn’t stop hundreds of “We need to stand up to be heard,” what, mom?’” Jennifer Foy told WDAF- But despite the abject devastation of challenge has given her a “lot of joy.” pro-life advocates from gathering LaTurner said. “We need to stand up to Tuesday, January 22nd, and marching to the politicians who tout the empty lies of entitlement their “right” to enter. those who are in authority. And we bring the Kansas Statehouse to mark the 46th the pro-abortion community. We need to VALUE But even so, God didn’t change their with us value as we serve. anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s stand up and support pro-life elected continued from page 1 assignments. They now just had to figure Daniel served faithfully but he Roe v. Wade decision that made abortion officials that are doing the work. We need out how to carry them out in a newly wouldn’t compromise. He also didn’t legal in the United States. to stand up to the liberal elite, those that The Topeka Rescue Mission Children’s cursed world which was a result of their sin. fight. He walked by faith and humbly The crowd marched from the Topeka wish to marginalize people that think the Palace is a good example of this. The con - Now, let’s fast forward. accepted the consequences which would struction of the physical exterior is one of Performing Arts Center to the Capitol way you and I do.” result because he knew Who he served pristine elegance. The idea of helping A couple hundred years ago, the carrying signs saying “choose life” and Pro-life advocates of all ages attended and the value he held. He trusted that all homeless children sounds novel and Judeo-Christian message gave birth to “stop abortion now.” The Topeka Knights the March and Rally. would be well but, even if it wasn’t, he was romantic, until you look deeper and dis - many of the entities alive in our nation still going to follow the Lord. All of these of Columbus led the marchers along the Many are anxiously awaiting a State cover what really runs deep below the today representing government, educa - men were willing to do what they could route. A spokesman for the Supreme Court decision in a case surface. tion and community. to both follow God and serve pagans, organization said he saw abor - challenging a 2015 law that bans Inside you may find a child who is ter - without fighting the pagans in the tion as the killing of innocent an abortion procedure known as Back then, the church was rified of even the slightest touch, has a process. life, and the march was to raise dismemberment, and are wor - essentially the center of most sore bottom or repetitively and aggres - In turn, leaders came to see God… lit - awareness. ried that the courts may overturn communities. It was the city gate sively sticks a finger up his nose or down where children went to school erally. The Rally was held inside the it. his throat to bring himself harm, and Capitol due to the wet weather. “If it happens – and we think it and city council tackled impor- If these men would have cho- escape the emotional pain that already tant issues. sen to walk in defiance, entitle- Kansans for Life, which Culp will because we know who put swirls through his head – and that’s only It was a place of great influence – a ment and pride, would the out- organizes the rally and march those Supreme Court Justices the three-year-olds. It doesn’t include great influence that is scarce in most come have been the same? every year, noted at least half a dozen there – we’re going to have to amend our those younger and older with sometimes communities today, and has been Catholic schools brought students to Constitution,” Culp said. even more significant challenges, or the Why would the outcome be any differ - replaced with mocking, hypocrisy and a participate. Culp said she believes a constitutional mom or dad who carry a lifetime of the ent today? If God sent Jesus Christ for all lack of significance from those of the out - “This is the 46th anniversary of the amendment may pass. same. of us, that means He’s not only for “us.” side looking in. U.S. Supreme Court Roe V. Wade deci - “We picked up eight seats in this last That reality helps one get over the He’s also for “them,” and desires that all Sadly, we are not the home team any - sion which took all the power away from election. We lost governorship, but we romanticism fairly quickly. would come to know Him. more; we are the visitors. We’ve lost our the states to regulate abortion,” Mary Kay got a net gain of eight seats,” she But the only way we can bring lasting The starting point for the Church and position. And just like the first man and Culp, Executive Director of Kansans for added. change is if we are willing to look beyond every member within is to recognize our woman, we can’t demand that we are put Life, said. An amendment to the Kansas the exterior – beyond the romantic value. We must go to God and ask why we back into position and we can’t blame The crowd heard from several speak - Constitution would require consent of notion of charity – and go deeper into the were created, what our purpose is within someone else for the fall that has taken ers including Senator Susan Wagle, State two-thirds of the House and Senate systemic issues of why we have the issues the world and what our value is to His place. Treasurer Jake LaTurner, and U.S. before being placed on a statewide bal - we have, and what we can do to work Kingdom. What can we do? The obvious answer Representative Ron Estes (R-4th). lot. Constitutional amendments then together as a community to bring lasting Many inside and outside of the is to repent, pray and seek the Lord with LaTurner said abortion was the most require a simple majority among vot - change. It’s time to quit kicking the can of Church walls have wrestled with those all of our heart. But Matthew 5 also tells important issue in Kansas. ers to pass. blaming each other for our problems, questions for years. Perhaps they go to us that we are the salt of the earth, a lamp and instead go deeper into what can be church but that’s the extent of their belief that is to shine bright in a dark world. done. system. Perhaps they try to fill void with This speaks to our value. But what is When Adam and Eve were in the possessions, activities and relationships. the value that belongs to the Church Garden, they were given three main But there’s so much more. And, if we today? Is it in comfortable buildings, great assignments, or commands, for their are open to hearing, the Holy Spirit will programs, a solid repetition or com - lives: reveal how He wants us to spend our lives pelling history? 1) be fruitful and multiply here on this earth. Or is it in who we are and what we can 2) subdue Let’s join together in becoming part of contribute to the dark world we are a part 3) have dominion the solution by going deep and walking in of today? From the very beginning, God’s intent who God has created us to be. It’s time we join with Adam and Eve in was for them to multiply and bring forth accepting that the position we once held Lord, today, begin to show us our offspring. He granted them dominion is no longer the position we still hold. specific assignments and value in Your over all things – they were going to be the The reasons for this are irrele- Kingdom. Not only the value we have Top Dog in the Garden, so-to-speak. through Christ as Your creation, but the But they were also to subdue which vant and pointing fingers of value of our lives and how You want us means to bring order to, or correct. They blame will do nothing more needed to subdue themselves by staying than contribute to the atmos- to contribute to the healing of the away from what they weren’t supposed to phere of sin already prevalent. world in which we presently live. Show touch. As we all know, they failed and us today where to start, how to plug in What we must focus on instead is rec - and how to truly be Your light. Help us thus lost their place in the Garden. ognizing who and what God has called us to stop blaming and start humbly sub - When they got kicked out, I’m sure to be – light – and walking that out. Not they had many different thoughts and through entitlement or blame, but mitting… to You, and to those You have wondered “could this really be happen - through recognizing what our value to allowed to govern over us. Help us be ing?” I can only imagine the pain and society today really is. part of the solution, not contributors to shock from their first tick bite, sore Where do we start? I believe we start by the problem. Help us to walk Your way, throat, heartache or loss. They may have becoming like Daniel, Shadrach, and be the light-bearers You’ve created been tempted to go up to the cherubim Meshach and Abednego who go into the us to be. In Jesus’ Name. guarding the Garden and proclaim with world as captives and serve respectfully Amen. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______February 2019 • 5 IRS makes changes to EITC Tax Benefit and Child Tax Credit By Peggy Beasterfield • Indian Tribal Official Owner, Peggy’s Tax and Accounting Service Statement Do What’s Best For You DAVE Dear Dave, about 60 percent of their value The IRS is If you are using a statement or I’ll be graduating from college during the first four years of own - RAMSEY now requiring letter it needs to be on the official with no debt in a couple of weeks, ership. That means a $28,000 car Financial author, proof of resi - letterhead of the office or agency and I have a good job waiting for would be worth around $11,000 radio host, television dency to providing it. Bring one of these me in January. During the last few after that period. 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Why I believe in Jesus Christ and the God of the Bible is whether God and the spirit world exists ments in the by David Thornton at all. When that question is answered in Quran that are Faith doesn't have to be blind. Earlier the affirmative, the second question is at odds with this year, I had cancer. Thankfully, it was which of the myriad religions comes clos - modern science. only a stage one melanoma that was easily est to accurately reflecting the true mes - The Quran removed, but to paraphrase Samuel sage that God has given us. In my case, I’ve claims that the MANAGING EDITOR Johnson, the possibility of death concen - had several incidents in my life that earth is flat and trates the mind wonderfully. Some of the proved the existence of the spirit world that semen Lee things that my mind concentrated on beyond my doubt so the question was “comes out from Hartman were God, the afterlife and whether my whether Christianity truly represented between the [email protected] own religious beliefs reflected the true God’s plan. backbone and the ribs.” The Quran also torical books of the Old Testament. King path to heaven. Determining whether writings and claims that there are seven planets. David, long thought by many to be a myth, beliefs about something as intangible as Muslim apologists have explanations for is referenced in an inscription commemo - ASSISTANT EDITORS I’ve been a Christian for most of my life and at times it has occurred to me that, for spirits are true can be difficult, but the these passages, but these claims seem to be rating the victories of an Aramean king that was discovered in 1993. “Patterns of Nick Hartman most of us, our religious beliefs are some - Bible actually contains some good and irrefutably wrong. Such mistakes seem what hereditary. We are Christians or objective advice on how this can be inconsistent with a book that Muslims Evidence,” a 2015 documentary, provides Dwight Widaman Muslims or Jews or Buddhists because we accomplished. Deuteronomy 18:21-22 believe “exists today in the precise form plausible evidence for the Exodus by pos - were raised in families and communities says, “If the word [of a prophet] does not and content in which it was originally tulating that scholars were looking at the ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS that followed those traditions. For some - come to pass or come true, that is a word revealed.” Likewise, the historical claims wrong dates in history. thing as important as the final destination that the Lord has not spoken.” It turns out made in the Book Of Mormon fail to When it comes to science, there are Lee Hartman of our immortal souls, we should proba - that determining truth is actually pretty match archaeological fact. bly look beyond what our family and easy. Just look to seek if prophecies match many claims that the Bible is in error. A 785-640-6399; [email protected] neighbors believe and seek out the objec - reality. With respect to prophetic claims, a list representative list can be found here on tive truth. Objective research should include lis - of fulfilled prophecies from the Quran Rational Wiki. Unlike Islam’s scientific Darcy Childs 785-249-6203 I’m a rational and logical person. tening to both sides of an argument as seems very vague and open to interpreta - claims, most of the problems have simple [email protected] Generally, when making decisions and well as considering alternatives. tion. Another fulfilled prophecy, a great solutions. Some purported Biblical errors forming opinions, I look for objective Objectively, religious claims cannot be fire “in the land of the Hijaz which will are due to a literal reading of passages that NEWS & FEATURES facts. Religion is no different. If we base used to prove themselves. External, impar - illuminate the necks of the camels in weren’t intended to be taken literally. For our religious beliefs solely on subjective tial evidence should be used to corrobo - Busra,” occurred some 640 years after example, in Matthew 13:31-21, Jesus is not Jessica Hosman, Carolyn Cogswell, John feelings and emotions, then we can’t be rate religious claims. Not every statement Mohammed’s death, but is not actually making the claim that there are no seeds Potter, Rob Mooney, Phil Boatwright, Marie made by religious texts is verifiable, but recorded in the Quran. physically smaller than a mustard seed, Asner, Kharissa Forte, Alan Goforth, Leilani sure that we have the truth. Adherents of many are. Differences in language and In contrast, many of the historical but that is the message that some critics Haywood, Dwight Widaman, Lee Hartman all religions feel that they have the truth, but they can’t all be right. points of view between the ancient writers claims of the Bible can be verified by get from the verse. Another example is LAYOUT & DESIGN and modern readers should be considered archaeology. “The Bible as History” by Leviticus 11:20-23 in which the Biblical Investigating God and religion is actu - as we do so. Werner Keller is a classic text that describes description of insects differs from the Joe Boothe, Lee Hartman, Dwight Widaman ally a two-stage process. The first question For example, there are several state - much of the scientific evidence for the his - -- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Metro Voice is published monthly and serves the communities of Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan and other communities in NE CHOOSING TO LOVE AND FORGIVE Kansas. It is available primarily by bulk and subscription distribution to over 500 locations, including grocery stores, churches, schools, and extended family. On one occasion, restaurants, bookstores, libraries, businesses CLINT when I shared with him that God had and other retail outlets. 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Your anger and Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______February 2019 • 7 Is “Make America Great Again” Valid? his bestseller A People’s History of the was when he visited the churches of By George Ismael Feliu Jr. United States for the distinct purpose of America that he learned the secret to “America is great because she is good. changing America’s perspective on itself. America. If America ceases to be good, America will He succeeded. Now students are “America is great because she is good. If cease to be great.” indoctrinated as small children on why America ceases to be good, America will - Alexis de Tocqueville America was bad and not great. So, obvi - cease to be great.” ously, we now have adults who believe the “Liberty cannot be established without Donald Trump won the 2016 presi - same thing. morality, nor morality without faith.” dential election with his slogan “Make With this second quote, we can learn America Great Again” or “MAGA.” It was So was America ever great? that de Tocqueville understood why the a slogan that resonated with many French Revolution failed. Remember, he Americans. But why? Now people get angry when they see a said this about America in the midst of The quick answer is for eight years we “MAGA” hat. They say America was never slavery, the horrible working conditions had a president downplay American great. To these people, America is a great in the North, and the growing divide was godly. It was the Great Awakening America is not a Christian nation. As a exceptionalism and tell American that evil or as Islamists call it, “the Great amongst our people. Still he thought that caused the colonists to see themselves country, we have turned our back on God. high unemployment and stagnant wages Satan.” In order to understand if this slo - America was great despite all her faults. as Americans. It was the revivals in the All you need do is turn on the TV or was the new norm for America. While not gan is valid, we must first know if What Americans today don’t under - North and the Midwest (Second Great radio at any time of the day to see that exactly saying it, what he implied was that America was ever great. stand is that every other nation at that Awakening) that called for an outcry to America is no longer good. We turned America was not great anymore, if it ever While we can read the works of Paul time and before had one form of slavery the end of slavery. It was the revivals of our backs on God. We have made man was. Johnson or Winston Churchill both or another at one time and many still D.L Moody and Billy Sunday that readied (and in case of the left, the state) god. Lenin, the man who made Russia a British on the greatness of America. I practice it to this day. Every nation had us for the coming battle against the evils We choose sports (hunting and fishing communist (the difference between com - wanted to point out another famous the poor, but the poor in America were of the 20th century (all the forms of included) over church. We choose work munist and socialist is communists writer, Alexis de Tocqueville, who wrote different. They had opportunity. Marxism: communism, fascism, Nazism, over service to God. We choose self-grati - takeover by violence while socialists another famous work, Democracy in Opportunity plus the morality that progressivism, and all other types of fication over self-sacrifice. We became a takeover by legislating) nation, under - America. comes from faith, which was rampant in socialism.) nation of takers instead of givers. We have stood the greatest enemy Marxism had As the story goes, Alexis de Tocqueville the North and Midwest during the time From the writings of our Founding chosen leisure over work. We are no was the USA. He knew in order to make came to America to learn why the of his visit, due to the Second Great Fathers from Adams to Washington, we longer a nation of producers but of con - America communist he needed to change American Revolution succeeded where Awakening which in essence created the learn that America was founded to be a sumers. As a whole, our philosophy has a few things: the language, the culture, the French Revolution failed. It’s from the American Dream. Christian Nation. These are the very writ - become “You owe me, instead I owe Him and the history. French Revolution we get our modern In America, de Tocqueville saw a great ings that most Americans never read and so much more that I can ever repay.” The language change came from edu - terms of the Left and the Right. The Left nation, not a perfect nation. There is a most certainly were never taught in America has lost its greatness. cation as American institutions of learn - controlled the revolution and steered it great difference between the two. The school. True, one founder was an atheist – Still, America can be great again. It ing were filled by Leftists (Marxist, toward the Reign of Terror where it could greatness came in what our Founders Thomas Paine. He quickly learned from starts with me and you. We must turn Progressives, Socialist, etc.…). The be said the American Revolution comes instilled in our government which was the French Revolution how wrong he was back to God, then lead others. That is change in culture was facilitated through from the Right. The Left was big on the the ability to correct the mistakes of their in his stance of ridding America of the revival, taking that which was dead and Hollywood, NY Publishers, and the State or what we call today big govern - imperfections. They were mostly men of “crutch” of religion as he fled in terror for making it alive. Media. The history got the change from ment. faith that knew that not only they but his life. America can be great again. Not just social activist Howard Zinn (self- He visited the plantation where he their posterity would need to grow in politically and financially. In order for described as an anarchist and socialist), found he was not welcomed. (At this faith before they can establish a more per - Obama said that America was not a America to achieve greatness, America who was fired by African American col - point, slavery exists mainly in the fect union (government), but the goal was Christian nation. While he implied and must be good. To be good, we must be lege president Dr. Albert Manly for radi - Americas, Spain, and Muslim controlled still to establish a more perfect union. may have said it never was, I do to an godly. calizing his students. Zinn rewrote countries.) He saw the factories of the extant agree with him in that now Let’s Make America Great Again. American History from the Left’s view in North which equally disgusted him. It America was great because America

CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE classic example is Jonah’s prophecy that enemy. Two other passages, Ezekiel 30 and fell to the Persians led by Cyrus the Great. weren’t written down until long after the Nineveh would be destroyed in 40 days. Isaiah 19 are also cited as prophecies that In AD 70, Rome recaptured Jerusalem and death (and alleged resurrection of Jesus), modern scientific definition. This prob - The prophecy fulfilled its intended pur - were erroneous. The opinion of many the - destroyed the Jewish temple at the culmi - there is evidence that Paul’s letters contain lem is easily resolved by considering the pose when the people of Nineveh repent - ologians is that these are end-time nation of the First Jewish Revolt. Nine early church creeds that confirm that the differences in language between the Bible’s ed and so the prophecy was never fulfilled. prophecies that have yet to be fulfilled. years later, Mt. Vesuvius erupted during a message of the books written later was writers, later translators and modern read - Similarly, some prophecies are end-time To me, one of the most compelling festival celebrating Vulcan, the god of fire. true to the story of Jesus. The evidence is ers. Deuteronomy 20:16-18 is held up as prophecies that have not been fulfilled yet. proofs of the Bible is what Rabbi Jonathan This eruption, which destroyed Pompeii that the content of the New Testament has an error because DNA studies show that A more difficult case is the prophecy Cahn calls “the anti-witness” in his devo - and several other cities, still ranks as one of been unchanged since the first century. ancient Canaanites survived the Israelite that Nebuchadnezzar would destroy the tional book, “The Book of Mysteries.” the worst volcanic disasters in history. In Skeptics also dispute the gospel claims invasion. The Deuteronomy verse shows city of Tyre in Ezekiel 26. Critics say that Cahn points out that if the biblical claim 1945, Germany’s extermination of Jews about the death and resurrection of Jesus, that the Israelites were commanded to kill the destruction of Tyre never happened that the Jews are God’s chosen people is was interrupted by the country’s total the foundation of the Christian faith. The the Canaanites, but other verses, such as and that the city continues to exist today not true, there would be no reason for the defeat at the hands of the Allies. Since details of gospel story have been thor - Judges 3:5-8 show that they failed to do so. on an island in contradiction to the age-old persecution of Jews. Instead, we World War II, the modern state of Israel is oughly investigated and found plausible A claim that the Bible violates mathe - prophecy. Archaeological evidence, how - find that Jews not only have been the sub - undefeated even against numerically by such one-time skeptics as Josh matic law is also dependent on assump - ever, suggests that the city of Tyre was pri - ject of attempts at racial extermination superior Arab forces. Clearly, making war McDowell, Lee Strobel, and J. Warner tions by the reader. Critics claim that the marily a mainland city in ancient days. throughout history but that they have sur - on the Jews can be harmful to your health. Wallace. I encourage any seeker to read large bowl described in 1 Kings 7:23-26 Nebuchadnezzar apparently destroyed the vived as a genetically and culturally dis - When it comes to determining the their answers to skeptical charges that the could not have existed because the meas - mainland portion of the city while some tinct group more than 2,000 years after truth and validity of the Bible, there is an gospel accounts are unreliable. urements don’t fit the mathematic equa - survivors escaped to the island, which was Judah ceased to exist as an independent added complexity. The Bible is not one No matter how much evidence there is, tion for circumference. If the Bible is right, later destroyed by Alexander the Great. kingdom. book but is actually an anthology that is in the final analysis there is no definitive they claim, pi would have to equal 3.0 One view is that fulfillment of the prophe - broken into two parts: The Old and New proof for spiritual matters. Ultimately, instead of 3.14. Leaving aside rounding cy was begun by Nebuchadnezzar and A friend recently pointed out to me the Testaments. While many of the details of everyone has to make a decision as to what error and the lack of a standard measure - completed by Alexander. Interestingly, historical evidence that God used hostile the Old Testament can be verified through they believe and how to react to that belief. ment, the critics fail to note that the verse 12 sounds like a very specific nations to judge the Jews, but then judged archaeology, the New Testament largely Belief itself is not enough. James 2:19 description of the brim of the bowl was “a description of how Alexander used the those nations in turn because they consists of theological books and the story points out that even the demons believe in handbreadth thick.” The equation could rubble of the destroyed city to build a attacked his chosen nation. The pattern of Yeshua, a Jewish carpenter better God. Forgiveness and salvation only come be thrown off by the difference between causeway to the island and finish Tyre’s repeats many times. Egypt, a longtime known to the world as Jesus. These themes when we add submission to God’s author - the inner and outer dimensions of the destruction. enemy of ancient Israel, was conquered do not lend themselves to archaeological ity to our belief (Romans 10:9). brim. A few chapters later, in Ezekiel 29:17- several times by Assyria, Persia and finally fact-checking. Even though I cannot offer conclusive With respect to prophecy, the Bible 20, the prophet talks about the destruction Rome in 31 BC. After the death of Accordingly, some claim today that proof that the Bible is true and that Jesus makes numerous specific prophecies that of Tyre as if it has already happened. In the Solomon, ancient Israel split into two Jesus never existed and is only a fictional is the only way to Heaven, I have made the can be tested against historical records for same passage, he says that kingdoms, Israel and Judah. The kingdom character. This point is easily disproved choice to believe and accept that truth. accuracy. Rational Wiki also provides a list Nebuchadnezzar will defeat Egypt. This of Israel was conquered by Assyria around through ancient writings that reference This faith is not a blind faith. It’s based on of Biblical prophecies that the authors happened in 605 BC at the Battle of 740 BC. Assyria became the conquered Jesus as a real person. Validating Jesus’s a preponderance of the evidence. claim were in error. As even the compilers Carchemish. Critics argue that Babylon less than 150 years later in 612 BC at the claims of divinity are more difficult to – David Thornton is a Georgia native of the list acknowledge, some of these never completely conquered Egypt, but hands of Medo-Persians and Babylonians. prove, however. and a graduate of the University of prophecies were contingent on the behav - the prophecy merely says that Judah was conquered by Babylon in 586 Georgia and Emmanuel College. He ior of the recipients of the message. The Nebuchadnezzar would plunder his BC. Only 50 years later in 539 BC, Babylon Even though the New Testament books writes for themaven.net. 8 • February 2019 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Serenade your Sweetheart Want to do something out of the red rose and box ordinary for someone in your life? of chocolates. 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Sharing is caring – if • Find her favorite book at one of If your kids are having a you go out for a roman - Topeka’s bookshops for her to enjoy dur - Valentine’s Day party at their tic dinner date, order ing her quiet time school or day care, instead of send - one entrée to share. • Buy her a personalized gift from a ing candies, consider raisins, Many restaurant serv - local shop. grapes, whole-grain pretzels, col - ings are enough for two Gift basket for him: ored pencils or stickers as tokens – splitting will keep you of their friendly affection. from overdoing it. • Buy his favorite candy bars and per - Cooking at home is an excellent Don’t forget to love sonalize it with “Udaman” wrappers way to control what and how much Fido, too! Give your pet • Include miniature bottles or cans of you eat. Take a date to a local cook - a Valentine and remem - his favorite drink and personalize them ing class to practice your skills or ber to walk or exercise with valentine’s day labels learn a new technique. them daily – getting • Create a ticket book with tickets for • Spend uninterrupted time together him to use at his leisure with a romantic getaway at a local retreat Prepare a romantic candlelit active with your pet will • Include a new favorite movie, C.D., spot. dinner at home using one of our benefit your health and heart-healthy your bond with your recipes. pets. Give to one Take it slow – if you another by receive a luxurious box giving back. of chocolates from your Ask a date to sweetie, stick it in the volunteer with freezer and enjoy in you at a local moderation over the organization. next several weeks. Giving back is Take a long, roman - a healthy habit tic walk with your that can boost beloved – and try to your mood and help beat stress. Use this day as an opportu - nity to tell your loved one how impor - tant they are to you, and share ways that you can support each other’s health Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______February 2019 • 9 Jayhawk Theatre presents “Be My Swing Dancing Valentine” social The Jayhawk Theatre at Resale Store will have a 720 Jackson Street, in table with vintage jewelry, cooperation with Topeka accessories, and clothing Swing Dance, is hosting for sale at the event. the Be My Swing Dancing No partner or prior Valentine Social on dance experience is February 8, 2019, in the needed to participate in Main Theatre. Doors this event. It is advised open at 6:30p.m., featuring DJ music purchased at www.jayhawktheatre.com. to wear shoes that will allow you to slide until 7:45. A beginner dance lesson will There will be yummy drinks at the rather than stick on the floor, and wear be held from 7:00 – 7:30. Radio Days cash bar from Celtic Fox, and delicious clothes that allow you to move com - Orchestra will play live swing music from treats, hot chocolate and coffee from fortably. All ages are invited. The the - 7:45 – 10:00PM. Tickets are $16.00 in Hazel Hill Chocolate in the Kandynook. atre can be cold in the winter months, advance, $18.00 at the door, and can be Additionally, Midland Care Findables so be sure to layer up! Swing Dance lessons available at Jayhawk Topeka Swing Dance at the Water and snacks will be available Jayhawk Theatre is moving to for purchase Tuesday nights! Dancers become very warm as Topeka Swing Dance will contin - they dance, so please dress in layers ue beginner classes on Tuesdays, so you can remove sweaters, etc., as February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2019 at you warm up. the Jayhawk Theatre at 720 Jackson No partner or prior dance experi - Street. Class is from 7:00 to ence is needed to participate in this 8:00p,m, From 8:00 to 8:30, stu - event. It is advised to wear shoes dents will have time to practice, ask that will allow you to slide rather questions, and social dance. than stick on the floor, and wear Tickets are $5.00 each for the les - clothes that allow you to move com - son. fortably. All ages are invited. 10 • February 2019 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______February 2019 • 11

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Hanover Pancake House...need I say mor e? Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______February 2019 • 13 the furthest WEST door. Follow the hallway to gym. On Jackson. Join us every third Saturday for Line Dancing!! The Area’s Most Complete Guide to the Family-Friendly Events You Want to See! Wed. at First Baptist, 30th & MacVicar, from 1-3. Park Cost: Free-will donation!! 50% of your donation will be on the WEST side. Gym is right inside the doors. applied to the renovation of the Jayhawk Theatre. SENIOR STRETCHING EXERCISES – each Mon., Wed., SQUARE DANCE LESSONS - Saturdays starting Fri.; 9:30-10:15am, Seaman Community Church, 2036 September 15th, 10:30am to 12:30pm, Fellowship Hall NW Taylor St. Enter on the east side of Fellowship Hall. of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st Street. the events No charge. 785-354-8777 or 785-213-6016 Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Dancers come join SAFE STREETS COALITION MEETING – First Wed. of the in FREE dance lessons lead by a certified caller of 20+ month, 11:45am-1pm. Great Overland Station. For info: years. Questions: 272-2620. 266-4606 or [email protected] TOPEKA FOLK DANCERS CLASSES - Sundays, 2-4pm, LIBRARY’S LEARN & PLAY BUS - Every Tuesday 1-3pm, 2637 SE 41st St. Dances from 20 countries. No partners Auburn Community Center. or experience necessary. No fee. 215-0968. FREE LISTINGS! E-mail your events to: [email protected]; mail to SENIORS NUTRITIONAL LUNCH – Weekdays, except hol - TOPEKA ACAPELLA UNLIMITED AUDITIONS – Any idays, at noon at Auburn Civic Center, 1020 N. Monday 7pm, at Seaman Community Church, Fellowship Metro Voice, P.O. 5724, Topeka, KS 66605; fax to 785-235-3340 or enter online at metrovoicenews.com Washington Street. Minimal cost per person. Hall, 2036 NW Taylor. More female singers are needed to Reservations/cancellations required 24 hours in sing four part acapella harmonies. Come be our guest Get your event in Highlighted in Blue in print, our online calendar and promoted in social media for only $29! advance by calling Meals on Wheels of Jefferson & any Monday night. Topeka Acapella Unlimited is a Shawnee Co. at 295-3980. Each meal includes 1% milk Chapter of Sweet Adelines, International. Call Cindy cial guests DoubleStuf Quartet. $20 general admission, “WHY NOT WEDNESDAY” - every Wednesday 6:10 - Patton at 785-640-7403 for more information. cCONCERTS ale$15 each for groups nof 8 or more. Part of the pdroceeds 7:30pm froma Sep 5 through December r 5, Susanna & sugar-free items for diabetics. 215- 0064. will benefit theatre restoration. Tickets: jayhawkthe - Wesley United Methodist Church, 7433 SW 29th St. For SHAWNEE SWINGERS SQUARE DANCE LESSONS - FEB. CYCLING EVENTS – Various cycle rides are offered TOPEKA ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM - F irst Sat. of ea. by Kansas Cyclist. For details: www.kansascyclist.com/ month, 3-5pm, Potwin Presbyterian Church (enter ater.com. For info: 785-383-3649 children three years through 6th grade (as of Sep 1). Wednesday's, 7pm, Croco Hall, 6115 SE Hwy 40, south door), 400 S.W. Washburn: 286-0227 Explore the Bible, cooking, games, missions, art, sci - Tecumseh. Call 785-845-2357. (1st two lessons free) FEB. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES – Various outdoor events [email protected] . SPECIAL CHURCH EVENTS ence, storytelling/drama. Free program. Children can join COUNTRY AND BALLROOM DANCING - Thursdays 6- and activities in Kansas. at any time during the session. hot meal at 5:30. 478- 9pm. Croco Hall. Info: Edwina 379-9538 or 478-4760. www.getoutdoorskansas.org/calendar THE BERRYTON PICKERS - First Sat. of ea. month, 7- SENIOR FIT & FUN PROGRAM - every Mon., Wed., & 3697 [email protected]. 9pm, Berryton Baptist Church. Bring snacks, have fun! SHEPHERDS CENTER LINE DANCING GROUP - meets BLEEDING KANSAS 2019 - Sundays from Jan. 27-Mar. Fri., 1:30pm, Rolling Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW CLOTHING EXCHANGE – Feb. 2 & 9, 9-12pm. Topeka 3, 2pm, Constitution Hall Historic Site, 319 Elmore, GRAND O’ OPRY - 2nd & 4th Saturday, 6:30PM-pre- Hiawatha Place (US Hwy 75 & NW 46th St.) 785-286- 2nd & 4th Thur, 2-4 at First UMC, 6th & Topeka. Park Free Methodist Church, 3450 SE Indiana Ave. Clothing on the WEST side & use the WEST door. Immediately Lecompton. A series of talks and dramatic interpreta - show, 7PM showtime, Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, 301 0601 or [email protected] donations need to be in good wearable condition and tions on the violent territorial and civil war history of S Hickory, Ottawa KS. Ph. 785-214-0013 inside, turn left & walk the ramp to the library, then left SPIRITUAL PAUSE - Every Wed., 12-12:30pm, Carole clean. For info: topekafmc.org to elevator. Push [B] for fellowship hall 785-249-3258. . Kansas 1854-1865. Actors portray Kansans from this KANSAS PRAIRIE PICKERS – Fourth Sun. ea. Month, Chapel at Washburn Univ. Informal worship service. turbulent era. $3 adults, $1 students. Age five> free. GROUND HOG BREAKFAST – Feb. 2, 7-10am, Grantville SHEPHERDS CENTER HHHS WALKING GROUP - meets 1pm, Auburn Commu-nity Center. Foot-stomping, hand- 785-233-1844 United Methodist Church, 3724 South St. Free will dona - FIRST FRIDAY DOWNTOWN CHOCOLATE WALK – Feb. 1, clapping tunes. Concessions available 2nd & 4th Thur, 9:30-11 at HHHS, 21st & Belle.Entrance HARVESTER'S PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - every tion. Pancakes, sausage patties, scrambled eggs, bis - for walkers is on WEST side. To walk a shelter dog call 5-8pm. Sample free chocolate offerings at various SPECKS SUNDAY FUNDAY JAM - Every Sunday 7-11pm, second Sat., takes place at Christian Lord Ministries, cuits and gravy, milk, orange juice and coffee. 785-246- Kelsey: 233-7325. downtown businesses during ArtWalk, including NexLynx Specks Bar and Grill, 21st and Mission. Musicians / 2421 SE California. Call 266-4979. 3621, grantvilleksumc.org, Gallery, David’s Jewelers, Hazel Hill Chocolate, Bands of all ages and genres welcome! Family Friendly [email protected] NOTO MARKET ON FIRST FRIDAYS – NOTO arts district. Cashmere Popcorn, Two Wolves Studio and others. FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Arts, antiques, fine crafts, flea market and Dog Friendly when held outside. Food available. Sundays at 10am sharp, at Oakland Church of the GRIEFSHARE – Feb. 4 and following Mondays, 6:30-8 BROOKWOOD SHOPPING CENTER'S FAMILY FIRST FRI - SAXSATIONAL: THE NEXT GENERATION - Feb. 12, Nazarene: 900 block of NE Oakland, followed by church :30 PM, Topeka Bible Church Mulvane Building. SAVING DEATH ROW DOGS ADOPTION BOOTH - Every DAY – Feb. 1, 5-7:30pm. Something for entire family - 7:30pm. White Concert Hall. $28 per person, or $40 for services at 10:45am with Pastor John Menkveld - which GriefShare is a free 13-week seminar and support group Sat., 11am - 2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker. Some activities from local art and crafts to food and drinks Sat. adoption booths are held at PetSmart, 2020 SW two. Multi-instrumentalist and saxophone aficionado is in turn followed at noon by The Hope House FREE for people who are grieving the death of someone close TOPEKA BOAT & OUTDOOR SHOW – Feb. 1, Expocentre Rob Verdi joins Topeka West High School Jazz Ensemble. Community Food & Clothing Banks. to them. The video sessions feature biblical teaching Westport Dr. Updates at savingdeathrowdogs.com For info and tickets: onstagelive.org or 785-408-1877 and are designed to help you successfully travel the SLIDERDAYS – 12-1pm, Jayhawk Theatre, 720 SW CHILI COOK OFF-PIE BAKE OFF-TALENT CONTEST – FIRST WEDNESDAY WESLEY CAFE – First Wed., Feb. 2, 11am-2pm. Crossroads Cowboy Church, LIVERPOOL LEGENDS – Mar. 15, 7:30pm, TPAC. The 6:15pm, Susanna Wesley UMC, 7433 SW 29th. A wor - journey from mourning to joy. Complete Beatles Experience! Fundraiser with ship service will follow at 7:00. 785-478-3697 or COMMUNITY DINNER - Feb. 6, 4:30-6pm, Tecumseh Hayden High School Band also performing. www.swumc.org/wesley-cafe-sign-up1.html . United Methodist Church. Ham and bean soup and Celebrating 50 years of Abbey Road. Save $5 on with FIRST SATURDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET – 7:30 AM - Vegetable soup, corn bread, dessert and drink. Meals- ad in Metro Voice. 10:00 AM, Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church, to-go available. Free will donation. GOOD VIBRATIONS: A 60'S REVIEW - Mar. 30, 3pm. 6020 SE 44th ANNUAL CHILI & VEGETABLE SOUP SUPPER – Feb. 8, Jayhawk Theatre. Topeka Acappella Unlimited plus spe - 4:30-6:30pm, KS Ave United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 1029 N Kansas Ave. Adults $7, Kids 10 & under $3. Includes chili or vegetable soup, relishes, drink & dessert. Carryout available. Community Invited. 785-234-0507 CHILI SUPPER - Feb. 9, 11-3pm. St. Mark's African Methodist Episcopal Church, 801 NW Harrison. $8 for all you can eat chili, or for two chili dogs. Take out available. THE CHURCH CO-LAB-ORATION CONFERENCE - Feb. 9, 9am. Shawnee Heights Baptist Church, 4335 SE 29th, St. Free conference on foster care and adoption. For info: 785-615-0077 or [email protected] SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER - Feb. 12, 4:30- 6:30pm. Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 NE Chester Ave. $6 adults, $3 children 6 and under. SOUP & CHILI SUPPER AND BASKET AUCTION - Feb. 16, 4-6:30 pm, Big Springs United Methodist Church (96 Hwy 40 - half way between Topeka and Lawrence. 14TH ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM, BLACK PEOPLE WHO ROCK VI , Feb. 17, 3:00pm, 2801 SE Indiana St. Deborah Circle of New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church - recognizing individuals in the community: Darren Canady, Blanche C. Parks, Veryl Switzer, Angela Lewis, Grady Felder, Theresa Counts, Deborah Dandridge, Arnold Downing, Sr., Pamela Vinson, Kerry Gooch, and Jordan Ramirez-Jennings. GRACE GOES TO THE MOVIES – Feb. 17, 6-8:30pm, Grace Community Church, 310 E. 8th St, Overbrook. View the film "American Gospel." Pastor Travis has called it, "...the most important Christian film ever produced." “American Gospel” presents a series of reflections on the state of the church in contempo - rary America. SPECIAL SERVICES WITH SUSIE SHELLENBERGER - Mar. 1 & 2 at 6:30 pm, and Mar. 3 at 10 am, Family Life Church of the Nazarene, 1211 NW 46th St. Nationally known speaker and humorist. For info: 785- 608-6127 or myfamilylifechurch.org SEMINARS & CONFERENCES MEDICARE MONDAYS – First Mon. of ea. month, 1- 3pm. Topeka/Sh. Co. Public Library (Auditorium) 1515 SW 10th. Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging and Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas offers Senior health insurance counseling. For info: 580-4545 or [email protected] MEDICARE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR – Feb. 19, 2pm. Learn the basics of Medicare and all its options. Seminars are designed for those becoming eligible for Medicare and those considering making a change. Seminar will be held at the Heart Center at 929 SW Mulvane. For info or to sign up: centuryinsuranceagen - cyks.com or 270-4593 or [email protected]. Snacks & beverages provided. FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS SHEPHERDS CENTER PICKLEBALL GROUP - plays Mon. & Wed. Mon. at Countryside UMC, 32nd & Burlingame, from 3-5. Park on the NORTH side & use 14 • February 2019 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice ANNUAL THOMAS L. KING LECTURE IN RELIGIOUS CONCERNED WOMEN FOR AMERICA MEETING - Join 11:45am-1pm. Promoting neighborhood well-being by STUDIES - Feb. 25, 7:30pm. Washburn University other concerned individuals to pray and unite in action mobilizing people, ideas & resources. 233-1365. Memorial Union, near 19th and MacVicar. Specialist on for Shawnee Co. and our Nation. For info about TOPEKA LINCOLN CLUB – 1st Tue. of month, 7pm, the Dead Sea Scrolls. Free. monthly meetings: 785-260-5659 or ks.cwfa.org. Topeka Public Library. Discussing our greatest DOORSTEP OPERATION SOUP LINE FUNDRAISER – HEAT UP TOPEKA - Free fitness classes; learn and President, Abraham Lincoln, and his times. The public Feb. 27, 11am-2pm, Expocentre Ag Hall. Chili or build healthy social & eating habits. Held at Trinity is welcome. For info, contact Kirk Nystrom 235-6977. soup, dessert & drink. $10 adults; $5 12 & under. Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st St. Florence OUR LADY OF THE FAITHFUL – Every 1st Tues., Celebrity servers, entertainment and a silent auc - Crittenton: 785-233-0516 www.flocritkansas.org 6:30pm Mass followed by Dinner, Most Pure Heart of tion. Carry out available. 785-357-5341. Sunday: 4-5pm Yoga Mary Catholic Church. A Catholic group for those in www.DoorstepTopeka.org [email protected] Monday: 12:12:45pm Kickbox Fusion their 20-30s. For info: Michelle Ann 580-3071 or ourla - 21ST METRO VOICE MIDWEST CHRISTIAN K-12 EDU - Monday: 5:30-6:15pm STRONG by Zumba [email protected]. Facebook: "Ourladyof CATION & COLLEGE EXPO . Mar. 2, 9:30 am-2:00 pm. Monday: 6:15-7:00pm Pilates Fusion theFaithful." Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall, Kansas Tuesday: 12-12:45pm Yoga Tuesday: 5:30-6:15pm Zumba SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Tue., 6:30am, City, MO. FREE SEMINARS! 50 Christian Colleges from Sunrise Optimist Complex, 720 NW 50th St. 246-1291. 17 States! 25 K-12 Schools from Metro KC area. MO & Tuesday: 6:15-7:00pm Cardio Interval KS Homeschool Organizations. Finances. 816-524- Wednesday: 12-12:45pm Kickboxing MENNINGER BIBLE CLASSES - Tuesdays 11am-12:30. 4522. MetroVoiceNews.com Thursday: 12-12:45pm Pilates Amerus Room, YWCA, 225 West 12th. A new study Thursday: 5:30-6:15pm Cardio Interval group for Year One of Flo Menninger’s course on Four COMMUNITY HARVEY HOUSE LUNCHEON & TOUR - Thursday: 6:15-7:00pm Zumba Years through the Bible. Read and discuss Genesis Mar. 7, Great Overland Station. Elegant luncheon Friday: 12-12:45pm Cardio Strength through First Kings. Nominal charge for materials. For served by costumed Harvey Girls, plus guided tour. Saturday: 9:00-9:45am Cardio Remix info call the YWCA at 233-1750 or Clara Gamache at For info: 785-232-5533; greatoverlandstation.com FEB TOPEKA TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB - 3rd Sun. of each 785-408-5433. (The Bible study is also taught on Sat. THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS, FEB. 12, 7-9PM. KANSAS EXPOCENTRE. FOR INFO PANCAKES PLUS+ - Mar. 9, 7:30-10:30am. Auburn month except May, Sep. & Dec., 7pm, Papan’s Landing mornings on 101.5 FM radio.) 12 CALL 235-1986 Civic Center. Pancakes, sausage and biscuits, and Senior Center, 618 NW Paramore St. Family FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Aerie 4319: First & breakfast burritos. Free-will offering at the door. Memberships include children & grandchildren up to Third Tue. 7pm; Auxiliary: Third & Fourth Tue. month Intersection of Hwy 24 and Hwy 59. $1000 in prize Lake/Rossville; Feb. 20 for Topeka Public Schools) 300 6th ANNUAL EASTERFEST: TOPEKA EASTER PARADE & 18 yrs. A place to meet friends to discuss all aspects 6pm, 2941 SE Fremont Street. The Fraternal Order of money. Cost is $10 for all the chili, pie & cinnamon Shawnee County Parks + Recreation seasonal staff FUN FAIR – Apr. 20, 10am-3pm, North Kansas Ave & of Metal Detecting, club business, plus socializing & Eagles is an international non-profit organization unit - rolls you can eat positions ranging from lifeguards to staff for summer Garfield Park. Easter Parade will begin at 10am at entertainment. ing fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and CARBONDALE LIONS CLUB BREAKFAST – Feb. 2, 8- camps, golf course maintenance, landscape and horti - the tracks in NOTO and proceed north on Kansas equality, to make human life more desirable by lessen - culture, natural areas and forestry, campground atten - DEAF WORSHIP SERVICE – 3rd Sun., 3pm, Faith 10am, ELM Community Building, featuring pancakes, Avenue past Garfield Park. Egg Hunt begins right Lutheran Church, 17th & Gage. Also, every Sun. ing its ills and promoting peace, prosperity, gladness eggs, and sausage. Free-will donation. Proceeds ben - dants, park police, cashiers and Gage Park Mini-Train after the parade at the playground in Garfield Park. and hope. www.foe.com 785-266-7307 drivers. Pay ranges from $7.25-15 per hour. Apply at 9:30am service is interpreted. efit local students at Lion Band Camp. Food Trucks will be on hand and the Family Fun O.W.L.S. (Older Wise Loving Saints) - meets the sec - www.snco.us/jobs. Call 785-251-6825 or email Fair, Vendor Market with Bingo, and Health Fair will FAMILY EXPERIENCE (FX) – Every Sun., 6:01pm, SCRANTON LIONS CLUB BREAKFAST - Feb. 9, 7-11am, [email protected] for more information. Fairlawn Church of Nazarene, 730 Fairlawn Rd. A time ond Tuesday of the month. Location varies and can be Scranton Community Center, 300 East Boone Street, in be 10-3 in Garfield Park, in the Shelter House & in found at www.faithfamilylife.com HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS – Feb. 12, 7pm, the Gym, including vendor booths, children’s games, of high intensity, action packed, skit mania, worship the city park. Pancakes, biscuits & gravy, sausage, music all centered around the word of God for 45 min - DADDY'S GIRLS EMPOWERMENT MEETINGS - Do you eggs to order, coffee and juice. Free will donation. Expocentre. $20. 235-1986 www.ksexpo.com food, facepainting, pony rides, laser tag, bubble soccer, cake walk and more. Bands, gymnastics, utes. A free family worship event. For info: Emily Moore, want MORE ... Come Join us for our More Luncheons KANSAS GARDEN SHOW – Feb. 8-9-10, Kansas ARAB SHRINE CIRCUS – Feb. 15-17, Kansas 272-6322 or [email protected]. where Real Women get together: share, learn and Expocentre. For info: 235-1986 ballet and other entertainment will be on hand. For Expocentre. Adm. $8. Children 12 & under free. Free info: [email protected] or 640-6399. LADIES' SMALL GROUP – Every Sun., 6pm, Bethel grow to return to our homes, families workplace, parking. Friday is Senior Citizens Day: 55 & older RV & SPORT SHOW – Feb. 15-17, Kansas Expocentre. Baptist Church, 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Studying the churches & other places of influence restored and buy one, get one free. For info: 235-1986 For info: 235-1986. $8. www.ksexpo.com book of Esther, using the DVD series "It's Tough Being rejuvenated to pursue God's MORE...at Topeka Public BE MY SWING DANCING VALENTINE - Feb. 9, 6:30pm. EQUIFEST 2017 - Feb. 22-24. Kansas Expocentre. All- MEETINGS & CLASSES a Woman" by Beth Moore. All welcome. 286-0467. Library, 12 noon, every 3rd Wednesday. Sponsored by Jayhawk Theatre, 720 SW Jackson St. $16 in advance, breed horse fair and exposition. Rodeo, mounted C5Alive “BUSINESS MATCHMAKER” LUNCHEON – Daddy's Girls Inc. Please to RSVP make lunch reserva - BOY'S TRAIL LIFE & AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS tions: [email protected] or 785-969-0491 $18 day of event. DJ music at 6:30, beginner dance shooting, etc. For info: 776-0662 Feb. 14, 11:30-1, featuring speed networking at TROUPS - Every Mon. 6pm, Cornerstone Comm. Ch., lesson from 7-7:30, then Radio Days Orchestra live 58TH ANNUAL KANSAS PRAYER BREAKFAST – Mar. Fairlawn Plaza Mall. Grandma Wock’s catering. 7620 SW 21st. Faith-based scouting programs, age 5- S.W.A.G. (Spiritual Warriors Anointed by God) youth swing music 7:45-10pm. Celtic Fox cash bar. Treats, 20, 6am, Ramada In . Guest speaker: David • Cost: $10 for C5 members & first-time guests who 18. Register at cornerstonetopeka.com. 478-2929. group - Wed at 7:00 p.m. 3710 NW Topeka Blvd. coffee, and hot chocolate from Hazel Hill. For tickets or McAlvany, & leaders in government, business, edu - RSVP, $12 at the door AWANA – Every Wed., 6-8pm, First Southern Baptist info: jayhawktheatre.org TOPEKA MANKIND PROJECT – Mondays, 6:30pm, 2112 cation and industry. $18 ea. or tables of 10 for $180. • $15 for non-members & repeat guests. SW Morningside Rd. Supports men in becoming their Church, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Bible based program for BERRYTON KIWANIS HAM & BEAN FEED & DESSERT Sponsored by Topeka Fellowship, Inc. For info & best selves, including physical, mental & emotional children & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 272-0443. AUCTION - Feb. 9, 4-7pm. Berryton United Methodist RSVP: [email protected], 380-2901 • Please RSVP to [email protected], so we know how much food is needed! health & wellness. Open to any man. Brian Thomas: AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30pm, Bethel Baptist Church, Church, 7010 SE Berryton Rd. Proceeds donated to TIM ALLEN – Feb. 22, 7:30pm, TPAC. $49.00. [email protected] or 785-727-9439 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Bible based program for children Children's Miracle Network and Team Blake Open to the public – Put POWER in your life with & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 286-0467. Foundation. For info: 785-220-8032 or CHOCOLATE AFTER DARK 2019 - Feb. 23, 6-8pm. great food, great speakers and great company! THE FORCE (Students Taking Action) – 1st Mon. & [email protected] Dillon House, 404 SW 9th St. Everyone's a VIP - your Invite a friend to join you! 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, Safe Streets, 2209 SW 29th St. AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30-8pm, Auburn Christian ticket includes: Chocolate sampling and the chance to Committed to being alcohol & drug free. Associate Church. Bible based program for children & youth HIGH SCHOOL SEASONAL JOB FAIR – Feb. 11, 18 & visit with nationally-renowned chocolatiers, VIP gift SAVE THE DATE: Mar. 14, 11:30-1, C5Alive Power with like-minded peers, plan activities & get involved ages 3-HS. For info: 256-2515. 20, 9am-2pm, Topeka Workforce building at 1430 SW Luncheon at Thornton Place, featuring Leadership bag. Entertainment from Jarrod Guth. Tickets $55 at in the community. Youth 12-18 invited. 266-4606. TOPEKA PRAYER GROUP - Every Wed., 6:30pm, 409 Topeka Blvd. (Feb. 11 for Auburn-Washburn/Shawnee visittopeka.org or on our facebook page. Self-Management Principles from Faron Barr of T & Heights; Feb. 18 for Seaman/Hayden/Silver M Financial. Catered by Thornton Chef. HEARTLAND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS – 2nd Mon., SW Buchanan St.Do you believe that God hears and Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______February 2019 • 15 answers prayers? Do you believe Jesus wants to lead Good for Others: Knitting & Crocheting for Local Char- Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. For info: up to the fifth grade. Info: 266-7550 or walnutview - library, Anton Rm. His people by His Holy Spirit? Come join us in prayer ities, free yarn, needles, hooks & patterns. All are wel - Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter, [email protected]. 3rd Thursday of the month, 2-3pm, Topeka Library, as we seek His face for answers and direction. 785- come. Anne, 272-9249 or [email protected] 271-1844 or email [email protected]. WED. – 6:30pm, Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW Perkins Room 845-1948; [email protected] BIBLE QUIZZING – 1st Sat. Learn God's Word & have "HEALING HEARTS" support group/Bible study – Sun- Topeka Blvd. No Cost. 286-1204, www.northland.cc 3rd Friday of the month, 12 noon, Jayhawk Area MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB – 1st Wed., 9am–3pm, fun with area Christian youth age 9-19. YFC/YEA style days 6-8pm. For women whose husbands struggle NAMI WASHBURN – 4th Thurs., 6-8pm, Spirit Building Agency on Aging, 2910 SW Topeka Blvd. Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th Street quizzing & rules. 913-593-6427 or biblequizzer.org. with pornography addiction or have had affairs. Video Room, University United Methodist Church, 1621 SW (east door). Anyone with an Embroidery machine is & workbook will give you hope for your marriage & Christian Church Renaissance Room, 4925 SW 29th MONTHLY SCORE MEETING – 1st Sat., 8-9:30am, College Ave. NAMI is a student-run, student-led St., use west doo,r cross red foot bridge. A fellowship of invited to attend, there are no dues or formal meeting Washburn Tech, 5724 SW Huntoon (enter east doors emotional healing. For info: Janet Mitchell, 633-4294. organization that provides mental health support, agenda. Lunch is on your own. Teach each other, enjoy men & women helping each other to live free of nico - facing Huntoon). No RSVP or fee is required. Small BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE – NE Kansas Chapter education, & advocacy in the Washburn Univ. setting.. tine. No fees. 402-321-486; [email protected]. fellowship & complete projects. Call 379-5159. business owners are invited to a Breakfast (B.A.C.A.) 3rd Sun., 4 pm American Legion, 3800 SE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – 1st Thurs., CELEBRATE RECOVERY – Every Fri., 6pm, 1912 Gage SAFE STREETS MEETING – 1st Wed., 11:45am, Great Roundtable discussion with members of SCORE Michigan. Open to the public. For info: 817-5801. 7pm, Saint Francis Hospital 2nd floor conf. room of Overland Station 266-4606. (Service Corps of Retired Executives). Info: 234-3049. Blvd. A Christ-centered program, based on 8 princi - COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS/BEREAVED PARENTS the cancer unit. For info: 266-9533. ples found in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Applying STUDENT IMPACT – Every Wed., 6–8pm, First TOPEKA LOVE AGLOW – Once a month on Sat. morn - GROUP – Meets 4th Mon. in Formation classroom at NICOTINE ANONYMOUS – Every Fri., 6:30pm, Town & these Biblical principles, become free from addictive Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Youth games, ing. A time of worship, prayer and encountering God. Most Pure Heart of Mary, 17th & Stone. Discussion Country Church & dysfunctional behaviors. crtopekaks.org. teaching, worship, small groups. For info: 272-0443. Call Tawny Barton at 785-409-0232 or Linda Williams starts 7pm; fellowship & refreshments 8:30. 272-4895 at 785-267-0600 for details. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS - Jayhawk Area TOPEKA NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP – For families & CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE – Every Thurs. 7–9pm, First GRIEF SUPPORT – First Monday each month, 3:30- Agency on Aging provides an opportunity for care - friends who are affected by someone else’s narcotic Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Worship for col - FREE ENGLISH CLASSES – Every Sat. 9-10:30am, 4:30pm, 400 SW Oakley. Call Donna Park for info: givers to get together and share their ideas and feel - addiction. Every Sat., noon-1:15 pm, rm. A, 1st Baptist lege students. Central Congregational Church, 1248 SW Buchannan. 783-7527 or valeotopeka.org. Open to public. Free . ings. Church, 3033 SW MacVicar, enter on S. side, door A. For info: 235-2376. INTENTIONAL MOM - 1st & 3rd Thurs., 9-11:30am, GRIEF SUPPORT – Sponsored by Heartland Hospice 1st Wednesday of the month, 1pm, Baldwin Methodist www.naranonmidwest.org Topeka Bible Church Auditorium, 1135 SW College. For RUSSIAN HOUSE OF PRAYER – Every Sat., 4pm, for those dealing with death or major loss: Church, 708 Grove… Baldwin City. COVENANT KEEPERS – 3rd Sat. Group for people who all moms, helping them to be intentional! 234-5545. Williamstown Assembly of God, 1225 Oak St., 1st Mon., 5:30-7:30pm, Individual appointments; 2nd Monday of the month, 3:30pm, Topeka public want to see their marriage saved when their spouse OPERATION BACKPACK – 1st Thurs., 6pm, Lyman Perry/Williamstown. For info: 597-5228. other times are available. Call Terry Frizzell at wants out. For info: 816-453-0884 or 816-966-0927. Learning Center, Lyman and N. Kansas Ave. SINGLES PLAY CARDS SR . – 1st Sat., 6-9pm, St. (785)230-6730. Volunteers gather to assemble Weekend Snack Peter’s UMC, NW 35th & Hwy 75 3rd Thurs., 11am, Lunch After Loss, Paisano’s Sacks for low-income students. Sponsored by SAVING DEATH ROW DOGS ADOPTION & EDUCATION - Ristorante, Fleming Place, SW 10th & Gage Blvd, Topeka North Outreach. For info: 286-1370. every Sat. 11am-2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker. Dutch treat luncheon to meet new friends who have TOPEKA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY – 4th Thurs., 7pm, UPPER ROOM COMMUNITY – second Sat., 10 am, sat where you are sitting. For reservations or info: Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th Capitol Building 785-271-6500. St. No program in Nov. or Dec. Promotes & stimulates OVEREATERS / UNDEREATERS ANONYMOUS : the education, knowledge & interest of the member - ship & the public in family history, genealogical MON., 7pm – Westminister Presbyterian, south door, SUPPORT GROUPS upstairs in Library; 233-6724. records & research. 233-5762 or tgstopeka.org. MIDLAND CARE GRIEF SUPPORT Groups: Building A, KINGDOM ADVISORS TOPEKA AREA STUDY GROUP – 200 SW Frazier Circle WED., 7pm – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 6, 2nd floor; 234-8020. 3rd Thu., 11:30am, Northland Christian Church, 3102 Every Mon., 4-5pm: 12 Week Adult Group for Recent NW Topeka Blvd. Christian financial professionals: Loss 1st and 3rd Thu., 10:30am & 5:30pm— SAT. - 9am – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 8, financial planners, accountants, attorney’s & insur - Ongoing Adult Group 1st and 3rd Thu., 5:30pm: 2nd floor; 862-2326. ance agents invited. kingdomadvisors.org or Jim Ongoing Young Adult Group (4-18 years of age) For info: 357-8774; sunflowerintergroup.oa.org. Hanna, [email protected] or 357-6278 x19 . For All Groups: Call for start dates and info packet. EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS : a 12-step program for those TOPEKA (Downtown) OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Fri., Group and individual grief support available upon suffering with emotional instability such as depression, noon, Top of the Tower. Serving the youth of Topeka. request. For info: 785-232-2044 ext.341 anxiety, grief, etc. Meets every Tues. at Grace Episcopal Anyone welcome. For info: 272-1099 or Cathedral, Noon-1pm. For info: Sharon 785-633-7764

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By using the code HAY - streaming the time when the Ottoman Empire DEN, ticket-buyers can designate a por - turned on its own people and killed an tion of proceeds to go toward Hayden estimated 1.5 million Armenian High School fundraising. Educational Christians during World War 1. Rated “This year, we saw an outpouring of Road, released in 1969. in Liverpool Legends makes them the ‘Carmen Sandiego’ PG-13 for thematic material including requests on social media to have Liverpool Liverpool Legends consist of four ONLY Beatles Tribute Band with a direct war atrocities, violence and disturbing Legends return to TPAC in 2019,” said incredibly talented musicians and actors, family link to the original Fab Four. tops streaming images, and for some sexuality. (The Larry Gawronski, TPAC Executive hand-picked by Louise Harrison - sister Tickets to the performance on film’s lone bedroom scene contains no Director. “This is the best Beatles experi - of the late George Harrison of The March 15 will be available online at lineup this month nudity and can be easily forwarded.) It ence on tour today and we are thrilled to Beatles. Liverpool Legends are the ONLY www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at 1- By Michael Foust contains mild language, too. Feb. 8. have them back in Topeka as a fundraiser Beatles Tribute band ever to perform 800-745-3000 or at the TPAC box Little Women (Netflix) -- It’s the pop - for youth education. It’s great to see mul - Beatles songs on a GRAMMY nominated office, Monday-Friday, 11am-6pm My four young children love car - ular 1994 movie based on the Louisa tiple generations enjoying the music of album. They have performed several beginning Friday, December 21 at toons. All cartoons. May Alcott novel. It received high marks The Beatles for such a good cause.” times at the Rose Bowl Stadium in 10:00 AM. For more information I, on the other hand, only like certain from critics and was one of the top 30 At the concert, the Liverpool Legends Pasadena, CA for “Americafest” on about the show visit TPAC’s website cartoons -- you know, the ones that are grossing films of the year. Rated PG for will be celebrating 50 years of Abbey Independence Day. Louise’s involvement www.topekaperformingarts.org/events. largely void of potty humor and vio - two uses of mild language. Feb. 11. lence. And if it teaches them something Jeopardy!: Collection 2 (Netflix) -- educational, that’s even better. Sure, you could just DVR this popular The result: They watch PBS cartoons New family-friendly streaming service launches with amazing price game show, but why do that when and typically stay away from Netflix’s Netflix has it pre-packaged for you? I After the recent announcement of a or to bring live streaming of special animated shows, which (for the most learn something every time I watch. Feb. price icreasre by NetFlix, is’s good to events, including red carpets, confer - part) lack the educational value I cher - 28. hear that a new media streaming com - ences, and sporting events, according to ish. Old Fashioned (Hulu) -- It’s among pany has entered the ring to offer fami - a press release. But that may be changing. the best faith-based romantic films of all ly-friendly entertainment on demand at The 24 Flix platform features movies, Netflix recently launched a new ani - time and contains a marvelous message an affordable price. documentaries, television series, educa - mated series, Carmen Sandiego , that about romance that swims against the 24 Flix is a new Netflix-style stream - tional content as well as classic films. meets my approval. It doesn’t contain ing service which offers family-friendly Classic television series, including cultural tide. Rated PG-13 for some the - inappropriate humor. It’s not too vio - content that is free of profanity, sex, and “Bonanza,” “The Adventures of Robin matic material. Feb. 1. lent. And it teaches them something nudity. The company also promises that Hood” and “Superman,” will also be avail - they’ll use the rest of their lives: geogra - all of their content will have a maxi - able. In addition to the classic films and phy. mum rating of PG-13. TV shows, 24 Flix will also produce their The series continues the tradition The company says it will also endeav - own exclusive original family-friendly content. Moreover, the new service will have started by the 1980s- and 90s-era video many faith-based and Christian titles, game franchise and television shows. including “The Gospel According to Here’s the story: Sandiego is a bad Matthew,” “TCS Live” (hosted by War thief-turned-good who travels the globe Room Actor TC Stallings), “Esther and to stop the evil organization V.I.L.E., the King,” and “The Christian View” which is comprised only of people who (Co-hosted by “Overcomer” actor want to steal. Cameron Arnett) Each episode spotlights a region of the Marty Jean-Louis, the founder of 24 world. For example, the fourth episode For children Flix, is also the founder of the largest focuses on Ecuador, and children learn Christian film festival in the world – the about its location, its capital, its exports Dolphin Tale 2 (Netflix) -- The popu - International Christian Film & Music and its terrain. They even learn about the lar dolphin that had her tail amputated Festival, which takes place annually in equator. after an injury gets a friend. It’s based on Orlando, Florida. The first two episodes aren’t very edu - a true story. Rated PG for some mild the - “According to a survey, 80 percent of cational -- they’re more about Sandiego’s matic elements. Feb. 25. Americans want to see more family- backstory -- but that’s OK. I’m simply Space Jam (Hulu) -- Former NBA star friendly movies and shows on televi - glad to have a PBS-worthy show on Michael Jordan gets caught up in a sion, theater and streaming platforms,” Netflix. Looney Tunes battle in this 1996 film. It’s Jean-Louis said in a press release. “Our Also streaming this month: not a perfect movie -- for example, it goal and mission is to fill that void while contains one “h-ll” -- but it has plenty of at the same time making it affordable.” For adults/teens funny scenes. Parental caution is advised. The price for the new streaming plat - Rated PG for some mild cartoon lan - Old-time movies (Amazon Prime) -- form is just $3.99 per month, which guage. Feb. 1. makes it one of the most inexpensive There are more than 50 old-time movies streaming services now available to con - from the 1920s, 30s, 40s and 50s entering Michael Foust is the husband of an sumers. Amazon Prime’s lineup in February. amazing wife named Julie and the father For more information, visit the 24 Search for specific keywords, such as of four small children. Follow his blog, Flix website. “old-time movies” or “classic movies.” MichaelFoust.com. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______February 2019 • 17 ‘Social Animals’ spotlights perilous combination of teens & Instagram By Michael Foust world where “likes” and “follow - ers” determine one’s meaning in Not that long ago, I was life. young and hip. I knew about Scripture tells us that “charm is the latest trends, the latest deceptive,” “beauty does not last” songs, the latest gadgets. It was and each person is “wonderfully my life. made” (Proverbs 31:30, Psalm But the process of growing 139:14). But you wouldn’t know older and having children that by scrolling Instagram. changed that. My interests also It was directed by Jonathan evolved. Ignatius Green, who said some Thus, when my 10-year-old parents watch it with their teens. and 7-year-old sons came “I think our biggest goal is to stir home a year ago and began a rich conversation,” Green told doing “Fortnite” dances, I asked me. “[Social media] is powerful. It family-friendly spotlight what any middle-aged man impacts our entire world -- not just would ask: What’s Fortnite ? Google took change high schools because she was bul - teenagers, but adults, too. Hopefully the ‘Run the Race’ leads this month’s care of that. lied on Instagram; and Humza, a New takeaway is, ‘Hey, I need to take a look at I had a similar reaction recently when I York City photographer who illegally this and maybe reflect on my own behav - list of family-friendly options watched a new documentary, Social scales tall buildings to capture the perfect iors on social media and my own motiva - By Michael Foust exist, and they’re not always on the Animals . It follows three real-world young Instagram image. tions for doing some of these things.’” Their stories are told without narration Social Animals includes some rough Editor’s note: This monthly series, “5 Hallmark Channel, either. What better people as they post nearly everything about their lives on Instagram. Yes, I knew or commentary, but that’s not needed. By language and content. It’s not for every - Family-Friendly Things,” spotlights five time to watch one than during the month about Instagram. Yes, I even have a (most - the time the credits roll, you’re convinced body. family-friendly entertainment choices on of Valentine’s Day? Among my favorites ly ignored) Instagram account. But I that Instagram -- without strict bound - But its core message -- and its implicit film, DVDs, streaming or television. ones in the faith-based genre: Christian Mingle (PG, Netflix), which tells the story didn’t fully grasp the negative impact it is aries -- is bad for a young person’s mental warnings -- should be heard by today’s Sports movies are never just about of a woman who poses as a Christian having on young people. and social health. families. Girls primp and pose for the picture- sports. In fact, the best ones present so (she’s not one) to get a date. Old- The 87-minute film -- which is stream - perfect, model-like shot. Content warning: Social Animals is many lessons about life and eternity that Fashioned (PG-13, streaming on plat - ing on all major platforms -- is an eye- opener for parents raising children in a “I look awful!” one says to the other unrated; treat it like a PG-13-type film. It even non-sports fans will enjoy them. forms for a fee), which follows a man and selfie-obsessed culture. while deleting the “bad” pictures. includes no nudity but does show girls in Such is the case with the faith-based woman involved in a small-town, old- Launched in 2010, Instagram is the pre - In between the stories of Kaylyn, Emma swimsuits. It also includes some coarse Run the Race , which releases in theaters fashioned romance. Forever My Girl (PG, ferred social media platform for today’s and Humza, we hear from other teens language, including some strong lan - Feb. 22 and tells the story of a high school Amazon Prime), which tells the story of a teens. Unlike Facebook and Twitter, which who use Instagram. guage. quarterback named Zach who views famous country singer who falls for the girl he formerly rejected. And don’t forget are text-heavy, Instagram is image-driven. “I took a shower, I blow dried my hair, Kutter Callaway, assistant professor of football as his ticket out of his small town I curled my hair, I did my makeup, and it Fireproof (PG), which remains one of the The user takes a picture and posts it. A culture and theology at Fuller Seminary, but is devastated when an injury sidelines took about an hour and a half just to get wrote a discussion guide. Download it at best faith-based films of all time. written message is optional. The goal of him. many teens is to get the most “likes.” ready for a selfie,” one girl says. socialanimalsfilm.com/screenings/. ‘The Least of These’ -- In theaters Feb. His girlfriend (Ginger) and his brother Social Animals tells the story of Kaylyn, Another girl uses a special app to erase For more information, Visit 1, it tells the true story of Australian mis - (Dave) -- both Christians -- encourage a high schooler who is hyper-obsessed acne in her pictures. SocialAnimalsFilm.com sionary Graham Staines, who takes the him but also help him gain an eternal per - with her appearance and has half a million It’s a world where inner beauty means Entertainment rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Gospel to India’s leprosy patients despite spective. followers; Emma, a teenager who had to nothing and looks are everything . It’s a Family-friendly rating: 3 out of 5 stars. The PG-rated film was directed by laws prohibiting converting anyone from Chris Dowling ( Where Hope Grows ) and Hinduism to Christianity. He dies a mar - written by Jake McEntire while the latter tyr’s death. The movie was filmed in India ‘The Upside’ is a life-affirming movie was a student at Dallas Baptist University. and stars Stephen Baldwin as Staines. Tim and Robby Tebow served as execu - Rated PG-13 for thematic elements/dis - The Upside is a comedy about a poor the penthouse apart - tive producers. turbing images. African-American man and a paralyzed ment of a paralyzed ‘Cars, Coffee, Theology’ -- Jerry white millionaire who help each other millionaire named Run the Race leads this month’s list of Seinfeld popularized the car-chatting learn valuable life lessons. Beautifully Phillip played by Bryan “5 family-friendly things.” concept with his series Comedians in crafted, funny and heartfelt, The Upside Cranston. Cars Getting Coffee . But now pastors, has a strong moral, pro-life worldview Phillip and his assis - It is among the best and most inspiring professors and theologians are getting undercut by brief foul language and two tant Yvonne (Nicole sports films I’ve watched, with a few sur - into the mix. Jonathan Pennington, a scenes showing marijuana usage. Kidman) are trying to prising twists and turns often not seen in New Testament professor at Southern Kevin Hart stars as Dell, an African- find a new caretaker the faith genre. It also is -- as Robby Baptist Theological Seminary, launched American ex-convict, who’s always sweet- for him, and the millionaire takes an higher goals and standards for himself. Tebow called it -- “gritty.” That, too, is a Cars, Coffee, Theology last year as a way talked his way through life and shirked instant interest in the streetwise Dell Dell tries to convince Phillip to meet a rarity in Christian films. to have “caffeinated conversations with true responsibility, including paying child because of his take-no-prisoners attitude mysterious woman with whom he has a Most of all, though, Run the Race is a thoughtful people.” He drives his Mazda support for his young teenage son. Dell’s and sass. Phillip has been depressed since longstanding, long-distance romantic cor - movie with messages about persevering RX8 around town as he and his guest dis - probation officer tells him he has to find an accident paralyzed him and killed his respondence via letters. However, things in life, supporting one another, and cling - cuss their life and work, and, of course, three signatures from prospective employ - wife and even has orders not to be resus - go awry and the two men find that trying ing to the hope only Christ can provide. theology. Search for “Cars, Coffee, ers proving that he’s looking for work citated if he chokes. However, Dell is to improve and change one’s life can be far Producer Trey Brunson, the commu - Theology” on YouTube or visit within the next 24 hours or go back to determined to help him regain his zest for more complicated than expected. nications director at Southeast Christian CarsCoffeeTheology.com. prison. Dell scrambles and stumbles into living while Phillip teaches Dell to set – Focus on the Family Church in Louisville, Ky., is encouraging ‘Stand Up and Away! With Brian youth groups and churches to watch it Regan’ -- Clean comedy is about as rare as THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR MAKING THIS SECTION POSSIBLE! together. The film’s lesson, he said, is this: a two-dollar bill, but, thankfully, there are “Whatever you're walking through, I'm some outstanding comedians in this going to walk with you. I'll be there.” genre. Stand Up and Away! is a three-part “Life is falling apart and we need series in which comedian Brian Regan someone to walk with us, to give us hope combines his clean stand-up act with and to give us help,” Brunson told me. hilarious Carol Burnett-type sketches. My “And I think this movie does that so well.” favorite: his skit showcasing old inven - SolidRockSoundMachine.com The film is rated PG for thematic con - tions (like contact lenses) in a Shark tent and some teen partying. It contains Tank -type scenario. no coarse language or sexuality. Sponsor this spot! Learn more at RunTheRace.com. Michael Foust is the husband of an Just $15 per month for 12 issues amazing wife named Julie and the father Also worth watching this month: or $19 per month for 6 issues. of four small children. Follow his blog, Clean romantic movies -- Yes, they do MichaelFoust.com. (Double Spots Available) TopekaHealthandWellness.com 18 • February 2019 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice AA GGuuiiddee ttoo EEnnjjooyyiinngg 5500++LLiiffeessttyylleess LLiiffee iinn tthhee BBeesstt YYeeaarrss Elder Care Plan 101: Set Yourself Up for Success as a Caregiver By Ashley Huntsberry-Lett to pitch in. However, during the initial socialization with his caregivers and planning discussion, it will probably be myself. He has help to take care of his What is a Care Plan? most comfortable and productive to cats' needs, and he has my small dog only have the closest individuals pres - over for 'sleepovers' fortnightly. This is A care plan is a tool that professional ent so it is not too overwhelming. great for motivating him to go outside caregivers and long-term care providers Tackle the subject as early as possible, into the garden area at his flat." —Lucy- use to ensure their patients’ needs are and from there, select upbeat individu - Caitlyn, caregiver for 5 years met with timely, high-quality respons - als with practical skills join your care "Because my husband eats at such es. Family caregivers can benefit from team. irregular times, I have Meals on Wheels using a similar approach to either delivered and can warm them up in the organize their daily tasks or create a for - microwave as needed. Our daughter mal account of all services provided in Create Your Care Plan also brings us dinner every Sunday." — order to receive payment. (The latter is Template Anita, caregiver for 2 years known as a Personal Care Agreement.) Once you have a support team in Rather than simply resorting to trial Once a care plan is in place, the care - place, you can begin to take steps and error to find answers, read about giver can efficiently organize their towards designing a customized plan other experienced caregivers' situations duties in order to lend their complete for your loved one that each team to see if any of their tips or tricks might focus to one task at a time. This member can follow. You must work solve your problem. improves the patient’s quality of care together to assess your loved one's situ - and reduces the likelihood of any ation, identify their needs and set goals, order to go to work during the day or Physicians: Your loved one's doctors mishaps. Furthermore, such a plan Strengthen your Care Plan match team members with caregiving take respite time, adult day services are are responsible for managing medica - allows others to participate in a loved with Professional Help tasks, and add elder care professionals the perfect fit. tions and health care in your care plan. one’s care as seamlessly as possible, and other resources before you can Family members and close friends Geriatric Care Managers: These pro - It's crucial to develop relationships with which increases the likelihood that the enact your plan. are familiar with you and your loved fessional advocates are typically certi - each one and assist them in communi - primary caregiver(s) will be able to Completing each of these phases in one, so they are likely to have an under - fied social workers, nurses or other cating with each other. Your care team receive adequate respite time. their entirety will help you devise a sus - standing of your family's preferences elder care industry experts. Their job is may include your primary care physi - tainable and comprehensive plan for and routines. This doesn't mean that to conduct extensive research on all cian, a geriatrician, neurologist, psy - Build Your Care Team your loved one. Going through this caregiving has to be strictly limited to resources available to your loved one, chologist, and any other specialists your Family members often wonder when process early on and regularly reevalu - these people, though. For smaller fami - coordinate benefits and care, and assist loved one sees. it is the right time to become involved ating your care plan is the best way to lies and individuals who do not have a in helping team members discuss diffi - Social Workers: Typically found in in a loved one’s daily life and care. Adult be a succesful caregiver. cohesive care team, there are resources cult topics. hospitals and long-term care facilities, children typically discuss their parents’ To assist you in devising a care plan, available to help make your care plan a Elder Law Attorneys: These legal these care coordinators help patients health and living situation amongst we have created a free guide for you and success. Professional advisors and care professionals specialize in issues relat - and their family members understand themselves until an unforeseen event your family to use during the planning services can be especially useful ing to aging like long-term care, diagnoses, make decisions and locate causes them to take action. However, and execution processes. throughout your caregiving journey. Be advance care, and estate planning. An resources to pay for care. The ultimate this is not the best way to broach the sure to explore all available options elder law attorney can assist with wills, goal for social workers is to ensure the subject with elders or prepare yourself Care Plan Examples and Inspiration below. trusts, powers of attorney, guardian - general wellbeing of each client. for managing someone else’s health, When it comes to creating solutions Home Care: Professional caregivers ship, and many other legal matters. Keep in mind that once your care finances and daily care. Going into for gaps or difficult areas in a loved with home care agencies can assist your Financial Planners: Finding a way to plan is in place, it will continue to caregiving blindly and without a strate - one's care plan, it can be highly benefi - loved one with activities of daily living, finance long-term care is a common develop and evolve as you and your gy is strongly discouraged. cial to see what other caregivers have housekeeping, errands, companionship struggle for many families. A reputable care team gain experience and your Support and assistance can come in come up with to remedy these situa - and transportation services. financial planner or advisor can help loved one's needs change. It is a lot of the form of a care team, which includes tions. Adult Day Care: For caregivers who with retirement planning, investment work to establish a care plan, but even family members, close friends, neigh - "My brother-in-law's only sources of would like to keep their loved one at strategies, applications for financial a partial strategy is better than noth - bors, and whomever else you you trust recreation are books, his cats, and home, but need additional support in assistance, tax issues, and much more. ing at all.

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The time and Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New setting up and enforcing power of effort that an agent must invest to Hampshire, New Mexico, North attorney (POA) documents can be make decisions for another person Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, a confusing process. Yet, these can easily overshadow an agent’s South Carolina, Texas, Utah, essential tools can help aging own responsibilities and affairs. Virginia, Washington, West adults and their families gain • Third parties, such as banks, Virginia, Wisconsin and peace of mind regarding future doctors and other family mem - Wyoming. care. Geriatric care manager, bers, cannot be held accountable Because all 50 states have not yet Buckley Fricker, JD, explains what for upholding the decisions of an enacted this precedent for POA powers and limitations POA docu - agent with a POA document that documents, it is always best to err ments can give. appears to be legitimate. on the side of caution. A reputable • A POA designation ends upon elder law attorney can discuss The Two Types of POA dential long-term care, such as right to decline their appointment the death of the principal. your desires and concerns and POA documents allow a person assisted living, memory care, and at any time. However, unless the According to the Uniform Law devise POA documents that clear - (the principal) to decide in nursing homes. Again, the princi - principal named a co-agent or Commission, as of 2018, a total of ly explain the extent of power you advance whom they trust and want pal must be able to afford their liv - alternate agent in the same POA 25 states have enacted the want your agent(s) to have and to act on their behalf if they ing arrangements and the financial document or is still competent to Uniform Power of Attorney Act, any limitations they must abide become incapable of making deci - POA must approve these costs. appoint someone else to act on including Alabama, Arkansas, by. sions for themselves. The person • What the principal eats. their behalf, an agent cannot who acts on behalf of the principal • Who bathes the principal. choose who takes over their Bath Innovations is called the agent. A financial agent can: duties. From there, it is important to • Access the principal’s financial WALK -IN BA THTUBS distinguish between the two main accounts to pay for health care, The Uniform POA Act &REMODELING types of POA: medical and finan - housing needs and other bills. Each state has statutes that gov - cial. • File taxes on behalf of the prin - CCAALLL L TOODDA A YY ern how power of attorney docu - for a A medical POA (also known as cipal. ments are written and interpreted. for aFRFEE REE healthcare POA) gives a trustwor - • Make investment decisions on This can be very confusing when a thy friend or family member (the behalf of the principal. principal decides what powers to “n“no o hhiigghh prreessssuurer”e” agent) the ability to make deci - • Collect the principal’s debts. give to their agent and an agent eessttiimaattee. . sions about the care the principal • Manage the principal’s proper - tries to determine what actions are 991133--9912--1177550 0 receives if they are incapacitated. A ty. legally within their power. financial POA gives an agent the • Apply for public benefits for For this reason, twenty-five ability to make financial decisions the principal, such as Medicaid, states have adopted the Uniform on behalf of the principal. It is veterans benefits, etc. Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA). common to appoint one person to Created in 2006 by the Uniform act as an agent for both financial What Can’t a POA Do? Law Commission, this law aims to and healthcare decisions, but in A generic POA document that create universal default rules for some cases it may be wise to sepa - does not contain any limitations POA contracts across states. It rate the two. typically gives an agent broad determines which powers are power over medical or financial included in the document by What Can a POA Do? decisions. However, there are still a default, and which must be explic - The powers of an appointed few things that an agent cannot do. itly addressed in order to be agent can be broad or narrow, One of the fundamental rules gov - bestowed on an agent. depending on how the POA docu - erning an agent’s power is that Among other things, the ment is written. Here are a few they are expected to act in their UPOAA mandates that: examples of the kinds of decisions principals’ best interest. • A POA is valid and durable as each type of POA can make. An agent cannot: soon as it’s signed. According to A healthcare agent can decide: • Change a principal’s will. Fricker, this provision is important • What medical care the princi - • Break their fiduciary duty to because it gives a principal the pal receives, including hospital act in the principal’s best interest. flexibility to decide how involved care, surgery, psychiatric treat - • Make decisions on behalf of they want their agent to be while ment, home health care, etc. the principal after their death. they are still in possession of their (These choices are dependent on (Unless the principal has also faculties. For example, a financial the financial means of the princi - named the agent as the executor of agent could handle the day-to-day pal and the approval of their their will or the principal dies tasks of paying bills and buying financial agent.) without a will and the agent then food, while the principal continues • Which doctors and care petitions to become administrator to make their own investment and providers the principal uses. of their estate.) major purchasing decisions. • Where the principal lives. This • Change or transfer POA to • Compensation for decision- includes decisions regarding resi - someone else. An agent has the makers, gift-giving, and any bene - ficiary changes must be specifically outlined in the POA document. One common question people have about POA documents is whether an agent is allowed to receive compensation for making decisions on behalf of a loved one. Fricker says that any compensation 8 must be clearly outlined in the document before it is executed for it to be legal. She advises older adults who are considering appointing someone as their agent to think about including a provi - sion that allows that person to be paid for their services. “Offering to pay a chosen POA is a way to incentivize them to take the extra 20 • February 2019 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice because of number 15. The Chiefs were beat by a better team, period! Want to blame someone for the loss, let’s look at the offense that didn’t even score in the first half! Seriously?? The number 1 offense in the NFL and you can’t even manage 3 lousy points in the KU Legend Calvin Thompson brings back After the results of the AFC and NFC very questionable calls went against the first 30 minutes? Sure, some of the offici - Championship games, it’s evident that Chiefs, especially late in the game, but ating was lopsided, or so it seemed. Sure high-scoring basketball to the Capital City there isn’t a whole lot of excitement brew - there were other factors playing into their the defense was bad, but they’ve been bad ing for the Super Bowl this year. The New loss. Although, I still don’t see what war - all year, why did we all of a sudden think By Kevin Doel feels right at home here in Topeka and is England Patriots and the Los Angeles ranted a roughing the passer penalty, but they were going to turn it on against a For longtime basketball fans in Topeka, proud to bring semi-professional basket - Rams, sounds exciting, huh? oh, well. team like the Patriots? In overtime, the the name Topeka Sizzlers should be famil - ball back to the Capital City. Basketball Any football fan not living under a rock The Chiefs were oh-so-close to the defense was done. New England marched iar. The Sizzlers competed in the fans in this area have many great memo - this year knows how the Patriots and Super Bowl this year. I’ve heard many fans right down the field and won the game. ries of Thompson’s own playing days. Continental Basketball Association from Rams earned their Super Bowl berths. say that they were robbed when an inter - That’s what championship teams do! Thompson was a four-year starter at 1986-1990, with the most famous player The Rams punched their ticket after a ception was called back after Dee Ford I don’t believe in a New England con - KU and set KU’s record for most consec - from the team being University of Kansas horrible no-call on a very obvious pass had lined up in the neutral zone and spiracy, but I’m not so sure about the utive free throws with 33 in a row, which standout Calvin Thompson. The Sizzlers interference which would called for offsides. That Rams. Hear me out. The NFL has been stood for 21 years. Thompson finished his have returned this season, now competing have set the Saints up. I interception would have pushing Los Angeles down our throats for career tied for 1st for games started in the American Basketball believe that the only peo - sealed the game for the a few years now. Don’t believe me, then Association (ABA) with and games played in a season, 3rd ple who didn’t consider Chiefs. explain the Chargers move to LA. The Thompson serving as in minutes played, 4th in scor - that pass interference were However, and I’m sure NFL needed a Los Angeles team in the General Manager and ing, 5th in assists, 7th in steals, the officials working the most fans will disagree, Super Bowl, plain and simple. Well they Head Coach. 13th in blocks and 19th in game. Maybe the ball was Dee Ford WAS offside. No got one and the Saints paid the price for it. Thompson, captain of rebounds. tipped at the line of scrim - question about it. As a It’s funny that people are wanting what many consider to Thompson played two mage like has been reported, but it’s hard matter of fact, the ref is pulling out his flag replay and overtime rules changed be the best team in seasons with the Topeka to tell by looking at the replay let alone before Brady even throws the ball, so let’s because things didn’t work out for them. Jayhawk history, the Sizzlers after brief stints in seeing it in real time. The Saints got hosed, just squash all of those conspiracy theories Isn’t that society in a nutshell right now? ”Final Four” team in 1986, camp with the Los Angeles clear and simple. right now about the NFL wanting the Reminds me of the 2016 Presidential elec - competed in European pro - Clippers, Indiana Pacers, The Chiefs, on the other hand, weren’t Patriots in the Super Bowl. If anything, I tion when Trump lost the popular vote fessional basketball for seven Chicago Bulls and the San Antonio the victims of the officials quite like the would think that the NFL would have pre - but won the electoral vote. All of a sudden, years following his time playing for Spurs. In his rookie season with the Saints were. Sure, it appeared that some ferred the Chiefs in the Super Bowl the system is flawed. the Topeka Sizzlers. His love for the game Sizzlers, he averaged 21 points per game drove him to join with a group of investors and was named CBA Rookie Runner-Up to start a new semi-professional team. of the Year. Thompson later joined profes - “I am excited to be back in Topeka, now sional teams in Europe, playing in France as a part of the ABA with the red, white for two years and Israel for five years. and blue balls," Thompson said. After his playing days, Thompson start - Thompson said it's his love of the game ed a youth program in his home town of that made him come back to Topeka. Kansas City named Helping Out Other “We are dedicated to building a great People (HOOP). He was also the Head fan base here in Topeka,” Thompson says. Coach of the KC Mustangs, a women’s “Our aim is to provide top notch enter - professional basketball team, in 1995 and tainment, contribute to many local non - coached the KC Tornados of the North profit organizations, and give the city a American Premier Basketball league. The winning program the community will be combination of HOOP and his many proud to support.” years of playing and coaching basketball is So far, the team is living up to its goal as the driving force that keeps Thompson in the undefeated Sizzlers are putting up big the game today. wins over teams from throughout the When not on the road, the Topeka country. As of this writing, the team has a Sizzlers play their home games at multiple 9-0 record and are averaging nearly 156 venues around the Topeka area. The team points per game. Sizzlers players are all has played at Washburn Rural High post-collegiate players. While many are School, Topeka West High School and from this area, including Topekans Jordan Topeka Collegiate. The team’s schedule of Newby and Mekan Moss, others hail from upcoming games, as well as the ability to as far away as Minnesota. purchase tickets, is available on its website, As coach and co-owner, Thompson TopekaSizzlers.org. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______February 2019 • 21

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BUCK CREEK COUNTRY CHURCH Meeting at Buck Creek School House 5 mi. east of Perry on Hwy 24, 13th & Phillips Rd. Church Guide Childrens Sunday School - 8:30 a.m. Church Guide Worship Service - 9:00 a.m. Grace Community Church - Overbrook 6. FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST Contacts: Logan Barnett 785-597-5498, 1. SOUTHWEST TOPEKA BIBLE 1912 SW Gage, Topeka, KS or Scott Bond 423-0406 CHURCH 272-0443 www.fsbctopeka.org 4141 SW 53rd (53rd and Gage) Sunday Services: 13. WANAMAKER WOODS NAZARENE Topeka, Ks 66610 8:30 AM Traditional Worship Serving Christ - Loving People 785.266.0100 9:45 AM Bible study--all ages 3501 SW Wanamaker Rd • 273-2248 Sun. Services: 9:30 Bible Study Classes 11 AM Contemporary Worship Dr. L.D. Holmes, Sr. Pastor 10:45 Worship Service www.wwnaz.org www.swtbc.org 7. TOPEKA BAPTIST CHURCH Sun. Worship: 9am (Hymns) & 11 am “Finding NEW LIFE in CHRIST” Children’s Worship 9 & 11 am 2. CHRISTIAN CAVALRY Sunday Worship 9:15 & 10:45am, 6pm Sunday School 10 am, all ages MINISTRIES INT. Sun. Evening Various Children’s Programs Pastor Beaux Bryant ~ Sunday School for all ages ~ 6 pm Life Groups; 6:30 pm Teen Service c/o Seaman Baptist Church 4500 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka Wed. 6:30 pm Adult & Teen Life Groups 14 2015 NW Buchanan, Topeka Ks 66608 785-862-0988 Wed. 6:30 pm Kids University 785-224-5419 • www.church4bikers.org www.topekabaptist.org ~ Nursery care at all services ~ Sun. School 9:30 am Sun. Service 10:45 am 8. WANAMAKER ROAD 14. GRACE LIFE CONNECTION Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7pm BAPTIST CHURCH Living grace inside-out “Being and making disciples of Jesus Christ in an upside-down world 3. TOPEKA BIBLE CHURCH by the power of the Gospel, to the glory of God” Saturdays @ 5:00 PM 1101 SW Mulvane St., Topeka 2700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka Bible Study Thursdays @ 6:00 PM 785-234-5545 (785) 272-9323 www. wrbctopeka.com Meeting at Highland Park Baptist Worship: 8:00 - 9:30 & 11am Traditional Sunday Worship 10:30am & 6pm 29th & Pennsylvania, Topeka, KS Sunday School & Bible Studies: Sunday School 9am • Wed. Prayer 7pm Pastor Pete Whitebird AWANA Sunday at 5:45 p.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30am Pastor Roger Randel 9:30 & 11am See our website for info on our Sunday Worship 10:30am & 6pm 9. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 15. OAKLAND UNITED METHODIST Children's Sunday School: 10:30am www.discovertbc.com Student Ministries & Kid City Youth group 1st & 3rd Sundays 4-6pm Wednesday Bible Study 7pm 310 E 8th St (E. US 56 Hwy) 801 NE Chester, Topeka, KS 66616 www.esbcks.org 234-1111 • FOGchurch.com 4. NORTHLAND CHRISTIAN Overbrook, KS; 785-665-7117 235-1010 • [email protected] 20. HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH Shawn O'Trimble, Pastor 23. HIGHLAND HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN Elvin Dillard, Senior Pastor 18. CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC 1937 NE Madison St, 3102 NW Topeka Blvd., Topeka Sunday School 9 am; Worship 10 am Sunday School 9:15am, Worship 10:30am CHURCH 785-379-5642 CHURCH Topeka, KS 66616 • 785-506-4594 286-1204 www.gccinoverbrook.com Children's worship time 10:30am Voted 2015/16 Best Church in Topeka! Sunday Services: 8:30 and 10:00 AM Worship Sun. 8:00, 9:30 & 11am [email protected] Hear us on WREN Radio Sun. 10-11am 5973 SW 25th St. Pastor Dale Stockburger 2930 SE Tecumseh Road www.northland.cc. Like us on Facebook! Topeka, KS 66614 ● 273-0710 Sunday Worship: 10 am and 6pm Tecumseh, Kansas 66542 10. LORD’S HOUSE CHURCH All are welcome - Come and see us! 300 SW Roosevelt, Topeka KS 66606 Reconciliation: Sat 3-4pm Junior Church for kids: Sun 10am www.highlandheightscc.com 5. INDIANA AVENUE CHURCH OF Weekend Masses: Sat 4:30pm Jars of Clay Children's Ctr 785-379-9098 CHRIST Pastor Marilyn Hahn McGinnis 16. HOUSE OF THE LORD CHURCH Wed. Evening Worship: 7pm 10 a.m. Sunday (Non-traditional Service) A Spirit-filled, Word-centered church Sunday 7:30, 9, 11am, 6pm “Grace has dispensed, because Grace www.ctktopeka.org 21. HARVEST FAMILY FELLOWSHIP 24. TRINITY REFORMED BAPTIST See “About Us” at our website 2531 SE Wittenberg Rd., Topeka Meets at 522 SW Polk CHURCH has redeemed” www.kawriverkeruv.com Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm Fr. Matthew Schiffelbein, Pastor 3510 SE Indiana Ave., Topeka, Ks. 66605 Fr. Jaime Zarse, Associate Pastor 785-220-5418 Holding to the authorized King James Questions? [email protected] Wed. Prayer & Praise 7pm Pastor Rey Rodriguez Version and the 1689 London Baptist 785-266-7788, www.Indianaavecofc.org 785-266-LOVE (5683) 11. COMMUNITY CHURCH 19. SEAMAN COMMUNITY CHURCH Sun. Worship 10 am Confession of Faith Bible University – Sunday - 9:30 a.m. J. Michael Borjon, Pastor www.topekaharvest.vpweb.com Sunday 10 a.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. Classes for all ages. 1819 SW 21st St., Topeka Independent Christ-Centered Bible Church 233-3537 www.CommunityChurchKS.com 17. EAST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 2036 NW Taylor, Topeka, KS Pastor Bob Spagnuolo 785-273-3506 Morning Worship – Sunday – 10:45 a.m. Sun. 9:30am - Sunday School for all ages 22. FAMILY OF GOD CHURCH meeting in our home: 4425 S.E. 29th St., 379-9933. 354-8777 • www.seamanchurch.com 1231 NW Eugene St. Midweek Bible University – Wed. – 7pm Sun. 10:30am - Worship & Word, Children Sunday Worship 10:45am & 6:00pm 4307 SW 30th Ter., Topeka Adult Sunday School - Sun. 9:30am Topeka, KS 66608 www.TrinityReformedBaptist.org

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