2014 Spring Retreat Guide PAGE 8 Topeka EDITION ! includes Lawrence, Manhattan, Emporia & Holton FREE ONE! The Area’s Most Complete Event Guide AKE T CENTER Se nio r Li vingGu id e PAG E 18 $ # % #* %%$ ( + $ ) % "& %* # * %*! ' % # $ $% MANIC DRIVE AT CAFE BARNABAS PAGE 13 #$! $!$ CELEBRATING FAITH, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY IN N+ #%ORT %'%$ HEAST % KANSAS &#$ "&$%# ( #$ facebook/metrovoicenews Now in our 8th Year! VIS IT US A T or metrovoicenews.com VOLUME 8 • NUMBER 6 February 2014 TO ADVERTISE, CONTRIBUTE, SUBSCRIBE OR RECEIVE BULK COPIES, CALL 785-235-3340 OR EMAIL [email protected] NEW RESIDENT Parents Find church guide Education Expo Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene Invaluable Tool March 1 event will host FFaallssee FFaaccttss 50 Christian colleges, area K-12, homeschool resources & seminars See inside by Lee Hartman cover! Private education, whether on the back K-12 or college level, continues to be an important topic to many Christian par - Kansas Prayer ents. Add to that the growing number of families considering homeschooling, breakfast to and it is no wonder the Christian Why we love Education Expo on March 1 will attract feature former Bob Smietana | Lifeway NASHVILLE, Tenn. – We’ve all gotten the ebmaails odr se esn tthe ats No MmattLer Bthe wpealthaer, yabeoutr a thou - Facebook posts–strange and fairly believable facts on just sand people will show up very early for about everything. For most, we know to do a little research breakfast at the Ramada Inn in downtown before we pass them on or share over the water cooler. Topeka on Friday, March 28th. As several Sometimes these unresearched “factoids” make it into buffet lines open for serving at 6:00 a.m., the evening news or even the Sunday sermon. the banquet hall will be filled with Like this one, which came halfway through a recent Kansans from all walks of life. sermon I heard on marriage. Things are scary out there, thousands of people. The 16th annual The occasion is the 53rd annual Kansas the preacher told us. And there’s no difference between event, which runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2 Prayer Breakfast, sponsored by Topeka people sitting in these pews and everyone else when it p.m. on March first, will again be held at Fellowship, Inc. Statewide leaders in gov - comes to divorce. Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 ernment, business, education and indus - It made a great sermon illustration. Only it’s not Wornall Road in south Kansas City, just try will be on hand as usual as the pro - true, according to Bradley Wright, a sociologist at the north of I-435. gram begins at about 6:45 a.m. University of Connecticut and author of Christians Parents looking both at K-12 This year’s featured speaker will be Are Hate-Filled Hypocrites ... and Other Lies You’ve n Please see BAD STATS page 2 Please see EDUCATION page 3 Brian Holman, a former Major League n Baseball player. After a successful career with the C5 Christian Chamber Montreal Expos, Kansas seeks to reverse past economic trends the Seattle RECENT CHANGES Plans Easter Parade Mariners and the HAVE THE STATE ON It seems that Easter is the only major Cincinnati Reds, holiday that doesn’t have a parade in the Holman was THE UPTURN city of Topeka. forced to retire in That is about to change! 1994 due to an Travis Perry | Kansas Watchdog Capital City Christian Chamber of arm injury. He began his business career (KansasWatchdog.org) — The Sunflower State scored Commerce (C5) will hold the Topeka in 1995. From 2000 to 2013 he served as a middle of the pack in a recent study of economic freedom in Easter Parade & Family Fun Fair on Managing Director as well as a Sr. Client North America, and while policy analysts say Kansas is trend - Saturday, April 19, 2014. The parade will Advisor with Ronald Blue & Co. Holman ing in the right direction, the state still has some ground to be the first of its kind and will be held now focuses a majority of his attention on cover. inside Gage Park. A Family Fun Fair will his motivational speaking. He also Breaking down the data released last month by the be held in conjunction with the parade, remains heavily involved in youth baseball Canada-based Fraser Institute, an independent, nonpartisan and will blend in with the other regular where he conducts private pitching les - research and educational organization, Dave Trabert, presi - activities at Gage Park, such as the Zoo, sons, camps and clinics. dent of the conservative Kansas Policy Institute, said the the Carousel and the Mini-Train. Involved with many charitable organi - numbers show what Kansas needs to do to improve. Churches, non-profits and local business - zations, Holman currently serves on the “The biggest thing it can do is deal with the fact that we es will take part in the parade, as well as board of directors for the Kansas City have a lot more government in Kansas than we need, and this AVERAGE: In a recent study of economic freedom in North America, Kansas setting up booths at the Fun Fair. Bands ranked in the middle of the pack nationwide, but trailed most surrounding n Please see BREAKFAST page 3 n Please see TRENDS page 3 states. Recent policy changes are designed to change that. n Please see EASTER PARADE page 5 2 • February 2014 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice end of their meal, the servers saw the Membership Study, 2010) and 75 mil - BAD STATS Christians’ robust attempts at ‘friendli - lion evangelicals (Pew Research). Affordable Care Act: continued from page 1 ness’ instead as pushy and arrogant. The That’s more than the estimated num - memories still pain me now.” ber of southpaws—between 30 and 45 Been Told. But a study from Michael Lynn of million Americans—and Texans (26.6 Wright looked at marriage statistics Cornell University and Benjamin Katz million, according to the U.S. Census). UPDATE DETAILS from the General Social Survey (GSS), a of HCD Research, showed that, overall, Going one for three might be good in national random survey of Americans, Christians are pretty good tippers. Their baseball, but it’s bad for preachers. Scott Day taken since the 1970s. Half of the online survey of 1,068 Americans found Bad statistics persist because they On January 13, 2014, The Department “Nones”—people who claim no reli - that the average Christian tipped 17 per - work—at least in the short term. They of Health & Human Services released its gious identity—were divorced. Only 42 cent for good service. Only about one in help sell books and tickets to confer - ASPE Issue Brief on the enrollment num - percent of self-identified Christians— eight Christians left a smaller tip for ences, make good sermon illustrations, bers for the Affordable Care Act and members of other faiths—were good service. The national average is just and get people in church fired up. The Marketplaces through December 28, 2013. divorced. under 15 percent for all tippers. problem, said Ed Stetzer, president of Following are updates for the enrollments will experience inferior quality or limited Catholics (35 percent) were least like - The problem is that there are a lot of LifeWay Research, is that bad statistics in Kansas. availability of care with those providers; at ly to divorce, followed by Mainline Christians out there. And since we tend don’t solve real problems. Kansas enrollees up to December 28, least with respect to BCBS, because BCBS Protestants (41 percent) and evangelicals to remember bad news, a few It’s difficult to solve a problem when 2013 have num - providers receive the same reimbursement (46 percent). Believers who show up to bad tippers give all the you don’t understand it, said Stetzer. bered 14,242. Of rate under all qualified health plans. church every week were even less likely other Christians a bad Too many bad statistics can also that 56% were Also, as I pointed out in my December to divorce. name. Another prob - undermine a leader’s credibility. Get females and 44% article St. Francis Hospital in Topeka is a Wright, who has been writing about lem is that with so too many facts wrong, and it’s harder were males. BCBS provider. In addition, my statements faith and divorce rates since 2006, found much media atten - for people to trust you. Distribution by age about narrow networks and reduced that only about a third of evangelicals tion, several recent has been: under the provider reimbursement rates under FFM (34 percent) and Mainline Protestants “bad tipper” Setting the record straight age of 18 is 5%; age plans did not apply to BCBS plans. (32 percent) and a quarter of Catholics episodes have Perhaps it’s time for Christians, 18 – 25 is 9%; age 26 I stated, “If you are a traveler do not buy (23 percent) who go to church are been found to be including preachers and conference Day – 34 is 18%; age 35 – a plan on Healthcare.gov. . . these plans divorced. Still the myth that churchgoers false with waiters speakers, to be more discerning when it 44 is 15%; age 45 – 54 is 19%; age 55 – 64 have KS networks . . . buy an off Exchange divorce at the same rate as everyone else and waitresses comes to statistics. Pigs can’t fly. is 34%; and in the important 18 – 34 plan that has a national network . . . It will persists. Wright thinks we pay more falsifying Stetzer said Christians should view all demographic...27%. cost you more than the subsidized plans attention to bad news than to good receipts in order statistics with healthy skepticism. That’s Enrollment by plan metal level has but will protect you MUCH better as you news. to gain media atten - especially true if a statistic is found in an been: Bronze is 17%; Silver is 54%; Gold is travel.” More accurately, when you travel “We pay a lot more attention to things tion, sympathy and donations from a advertisement. Ads, said Stetzer, are used 25%; Platinum is 3%; and Catastrophic is you will be covered for emergency care as that are dangerous,” he said. “If I’m driv - gullible public. to sell things. They’re not particularly 2%. 74% of enrollees qualified for finan - if it were in network, and the provisions ing down the road, I can pass 200 parked concerned with getting the facts right. cial assistance and 26% applied without under all qualified plans are the same cars and not notice them. But if I see an The sky is falling phenomenon Also, beware any statistic that can’t be assistance. whether purchased through the exchange accident—I will stop and look.” Statistics about the future of the verified. I have some additional information and or your agent. Mark Regnerus, a sociologist at the church also give pastors and other “Ask, how do you know that?” said wanted to share this so that you would Navigators and certified application University of Texas in Austin, said some - church leaders a hard time. Like this one: Stezter. “If you can’t think of a way to have a better understanding of the issues counselors are trained and certified to thing called “confirmation bias” might “94 percent of Christian young people verify a statistic, it’s probably not true.” involved. In a previous article I said, “The assist with the application process only and leave the church never to return,” which He also said to be wary of stats that don’t new plans are more affordable than cur - may not recommend a particular plan; be at work. In other words, people like statistics that reinforce their beliefs. If was used to promote a major Christian match reality. rent plan offerings,” I said that young and while some may be employees of conference several years ago. It’s partly males are seeing 95% rate increases overall, providers, and the possibility exists that people are fearful that marriages are in “It’s okay to apply your own censor, to trouble, he said, they’ll tend to believe true -- young people do tend to drop out say this doesn’t make sense,” Stetzer said. young females are seeing 60% rate increas - some of them could violate the rules by of church. es overall, and the overall market in Kansas encouraging the choice of a particular statistics that confirm those fears. It’s important to realize all research is Even if those statistics aren’t exactly A 2009 LifeWay Research study of imperfect and context matters. is increasing about 35%. The stated per - plan, the navigators and CAC’s may also to 1,000 young Protestants found that centage premium increase reflects only my be volunteers and/or be affiliated with right. Researchers don’t have unlimited Regnerus said using bad statistics seven out of 10 stopped attending resources. They can’t interview or poll estimates based on projections rather than libraries or social service agencies with no church for a time after high school. actual, filed rates and fails to account for motive to do so. about marriage is appealing—because everyone. Instead they interview a repre - bad news can motivate people to action. A few more details: the students sur - sentative sample of people, asking a few the portion of the projected increase due In fact, consumers are not directly or veyed had all attended church for at least to causes other than the provisions of the indirectly charged a fee to use the FFM, But it can also undermine the credibility questions. of a pastor’s message. a year in high school. Most dropped out So go to the source. Find out who did ACA. although they might be in the future. The because of a life change—such as going “I am glad pastors want to strengthen the research, how many people they Under the statement, “If you like your administration is still working on how to to college—and just over a third had marriages,” he said. “And bad news can interviewed and what specific questions doctors you can keep them,” asserts that process this part. come back to church by age 30. the FFM plans have narrow networks that be galvanizing… But we trust our pas - were asked, before assuming the research Keep in mind insurance agents are typ - The idea of anyone dropping out of will force consumers to change providers tors to tell us the truth.” is valid. ically compensated primarily by commis - church is a concern, but there’s no sign or pay more out of pocket to use non-net - sion on the sales of insurance products and For example, a poll from professional young people are forsaking the church work providers. Sometimes you will have it is reasonable to infer some motivation Are Christians really bad tippers? researchers using a large sample will like - in droves. to go out of network to get your doctor. I for material gain. Most agents attempt to Marriage isn’t the only subject where ly be more reliable than an informal poll perceptions about Christians don’t do not want to imply, that policy holders work in the best interest of their clients. taken by a professor of the students in match with statistics. It’s also the case Left-handed people, Texans, cats class. with tips believers leave servers. Another bad statistics was used Finally, look at more than one study. Earlier this year, a trip out to eat recently by a megachurch pastor to pro - “To understand the whole picture, turned into a nightmare for the Rev. mote a Christian conference: “There are responsible researchers look at various Alois Bell of the World Deliverance more left-handed people, more Texans, studies, their methodologies, and their Ministries Church in Granite City, Ill. and more pet cats than evangelicals in results,” Stetzer wrote in a 2010 story Bell and a group of friends went to America.” Actually, one-third of the about bad statistics for Christianity Applebees. Following company policy, claim is true. Today. “We reach bad conclusions when their server, Chelsea Welch, added an There are more cats (and dogs) than we latch onto one finding of one study, automatic tip to the bills. evangelicals in the U.S. But not Texans or Bell was not pleased. southpaws. drag it out of context, and proclaim it “I give God 10%,” Bell wrote on the While there are about 95 million cats from the rooftops without knowing bill. “Why do you get 18?” in the U.S., according to the Humane whether our interpretation is justified.” Welch posted the check on Facebook, Society, there are between 50 million Facts are our friends, as Stetzer often and it went viral. She eventually was (Religious Congregations & says. Just make sure the facts are true. fired, while Bell apologized (indicating she’d left a cash tip) after her note made headlines. Turns out Welsh isn’t the only server to have a bad run in with church folks. Karen Swallow Prior, an English pro - fessor at Liberty University, worked her way through college as a waitress. Christians were notorious for being bad tippers, she wrote in a piece for Christianity Today’s website. “My fellow servers called them the ‘Holy Rollers,’” she wrote. “Knowing there would be little, if any, tip left at the Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______February 2014 • 3 “This is a great opportunity for par - have had a tremendous impact when EDUCATION ents to visit with quality schools and BREAKFAST shared at churches, youth-family and continued from page 1 meet the teachers and administrators,” continued from page 1 men’s outreach conferences, sports awards said Anita Widaman. “It’s really a one- banquets, and corporate events across the options and high school students scout - stop shopping experience”. Metro and the Missouri State chapter of United States and Canada. ing colleges come with specific ques - “It’s an especially worthwhile drive The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Holman enjoys coaching baseball, tions in mind, said Anita Widaman, for students looking for a wide variety of Character that Counts, and Keepers of the upland bird hunting, fishing, weight lifting who started the Expo in 1999. college options,” Dwight Widaman said. Sandlot. Additionally, he supports Young and collecting vintage baseball memora - “Parents of younger students want to “With the price of gas, and busy sched - Life, Pro Athletes Outreach, Children’s bilia. He is a member of the Major League know: what curriculum is used? What is ule, it is easy to see the value of having so Hospital, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Baseball Players Alumni Association, and the worldview of the school? Is there an many schools under one roof.” Society and The National Christian in 2007 was inducted into the Kansas established fine arts program? What test - to offer. Colleges from many states will Foundation. Baseball Hall of Fame. He and wife Jami ing measure is used? What about sports “They can ask the admissions coun - attend including Missouri, Kansas, Holman is a highly respected and live in Spring Hill, Kansas, and have four and extracurricular activities? and, of selor about degrees and emphasis but also Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma, Arkansas, sought after motivational speaker. He and children Scott, David, Jennifer and Ka ssidy. course, can I afford it?” she stated. about campus and community life, ease Colorado, and Virginia. They include his family know the pain of personal loss The audience will also hear from other These parents and college-bound of transition, living away from home, small Midwest colleges plus large ones and have overcome great adversity. Kansas leaders,. Festivities will wrap up by 8 students also appreciate the opportuni - rules, food and, of course,” said Widaman, like Liberty University and ORU. Holman uses his life experiences to a.m. Tickets are $18.00 per person or ty to visit with administrators, admis - “scholarships and financial aid.” Several popular mini-seminars will encourage and inspire a host of audiences. $180.00 for a table of ten. For reservations His inspirational messages combined with sions counselors and teachers. For 16 years, Metro Voice has organ - return with expanded offerings: The call 234-6204 or email stories from his professional playing days “For high school students, prayer - ized the Education Expo to help parents Journey: Preparing for College 10 a.m.; [email protected]. Finding the Most Financial Aid 11 a.m.; fully choosing the right college can still and students grappling with these ques - U.S. Census Bureau data revealed that History, Mission, and Vision of be a daunting task,” said Dwight tions. Last year, the event hosted colleges Texas, Florida, Colorado and other low- from 15 states as far away as Arizona, Homeschooling 9:30 a.m.; Home- TRENDS Widaman, KC Metro Voice editor and continued from page 1 tax states have been veritable magnets for Expo coordinator. “By the time they Virginia and Michigan. schooling 101 and Missouri Law 10:30 a.m. and K-12 Education Options: Panel cash exiting Kansas. reach their junior year like my daughter, Homeschooling organizations led is just one of the latest (studies) to point “It all comes down to how much you seminars for parents wondering if they Discussion by Parents 11:30 a.m. Dwight Widaman shared a conver - that out,” Trabert said. spend,” Trabert said. “The more govern - were up to teaching their children at The Fraser report looked at things such ment you have, the more government home. For these families, it was an excel - sation he had with a mom who attend - ed the expo with her high school junior. as how much the government contributes spends, the more you have to tax people.” lent way to learn about state laws, cur - to the overall state economy and work - Brownback, speaking in his State of the riculum and hear from home educators “The mom had attended the Expo 11 years ago when she was looking for a force, levels of tax revenue, minimum State message, agrees: who had the same questions when they local Christian elementary school,” he wage laws and labor union density, among “A decade of higher taxes, more spend - started down that road themselves. said. “At the Expo she connected with a other factors. ing and bigger government failed to deliv - The expo typically draws several Emma, the mailbox is full of college school teacher on a personal level and all Kansas ranked in the second-highest er prosperity. In January 2011, fewer thousand people who are looking at admissions brochures.” of her kids ended up attending that one quartile in terms of economic freedom Kansans were working in the private sec - For these teenagers, the college por - various levels of education including K- Christian school.” based on data collected from 2011. While tor than had been in January 2001,” tion of the Expo offers a time-saving 12, homeschooling, plus high school The mom had now returned to the that’s encouraging, the fact loses some of Brownback noted. He went on to list way to talk with dozens of universities students eager to visit with dozens of Expo that had helped her many years its luster when you consider that the only changes that have been made to reverse and get a sense of what each college has college admission representatives. before and credited the Expo. surrounding state to rank lower was the trend: “It was full circle,” said Widaman. Missouri. Oklahoma ranked 17th out of “We streamlined regulations, reformed “We had helped her connect with all states, compared to Kansas’ 23rd place workers' compensation and went from Christian education that had impacted ranking. Nebraska and Colorado joined the second highest tax burden in our From Heart to Home her family in a powerful way and now, Delaware, Texas, Nevada, Wyoming, region to the second lowest….Tax rates Infant Adoption Program eleven years later, she was back to con - South Dakota,Georgia, Utah and Illinois for all working men and women in Kansas tinue their journey as she and her son to be named the 10 “most free” states. just went down again at the beginning of An adoption agency you can trust. looked for a Christian college.” Trabert said based on a review of cen - 2014….We stopped counting on govern - For more information, visit sus data provided by the Bureau of Labor ment to create prosperity and put our Throughout KCSL’s 120 year history, www.metrovoicenews.com. Statistics, Kansas saw a 21.5 percent faith in the people of Kansas.” adoption has been a core service. increase in population between 1980 and Brownback then noted encouraging Let us help fulfill your dream 2011, while at that same time local gov - results already showing up: of having a child. Unpublished King ernment employment has increased 62.7 “Since December 2010, Kansas has percent. added, on average, more than a thousand Sermons released “It’s kind of across the board,” he said. private sector jobs every month, and our PreachingToday.com, a ministry of “Kansas, the structure itself, we have a lot unemployment rate has gone from 6.9 Christianity Today, announced the more government than most states.” percent to 5.1 percent – tied for the tenth release of a previously unpublished ser - Only looking at cities, counties and lowest rate in the United States….We've mon by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called townships, Trabert said, nationwide the put cash in the bank, we're paying our bills "Guidelines for a average is about 8,066 residents per gov - on time and we've balanced three budgets 877-581-5437 z www.kcsl.org Constructive ernment. In Kansas, that figure is signifi - in a row….And we've reversed a decades- Church." cantly lower, clocking in at around 1,445 long trend, as finally, the personal income Originally deliv - state residents per government – and of Kansas families is rising faster than gov - ered during the that’s not even counting school districts or ernment spending….Not only is Kansas height of the numerous other, smaller government Top 10 in employment, we are listed American Civil entities. Kansas’ figures are five times the among the Top 10 best states in which to Rights Movement on national average. make a living and Top 10 for the lowest KING May 29, 1966, this While the study knocks Kansas for its cost of living.” sermon was an 2011 tax rates, Gov. Sam Brownback’s tax The least free states, according to the exhortation on Luke 4 given to plan signed into law the following year, Fraser Institute study, are Vermont, New Cornerstone Baptist Church in Brooklyn, which decreases income tax rates, will Mexico, West Virginia, Mississippi, Maine, New York. Now for the first time, the likely improve the state’s placement in Kentucky, Montana, Arkansas, Hawaii transcript and audio of this sermon are future studies. and Rhode Island. available for free exclusively on Still, the rankings of surrounding states PreachingToday.com. King reminds his give Trabert cause for concern. Note: Metro Voice staff writers con - listeners that it is not an easy task, because Last year, when an analysis of IRS and tributed to this report. "the cross means what it says. It is some - thing that you die on." However, Dr. King also proclaims a message of perseverance and hope that Jesus will never leave. By offering full access to this sermon for free, PreachingToday.com is welcom - ing readers to participate in an ongoing conversation about the civil rights leader and his sermon through Black History Month. In addition, PreachingToday will offer reflections on Dr. King's sermon from several contributors, including the current senior pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church, Rev. Lawrence Aker III. Visit PreachingToday.com. 4 • February 2014 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Marriage Enrichment Chaplain’s Corner Heavenly Father, Things would get much worse! No man we know is perfect., He encouraged fasting, by John Potter | Military Chaplain groups, organizations, and churches to join the fight in saving marriages across Uncommon Including Washington: Thanksgiving and also prayers; Everyone wants a good, strong, happy America. But we need to thank You, Lord And the soldiers who refused marriage. Our marriages often start out If you are planning a marriage enrich - Prayers For the good things he has done. No doubt were very rare. well. They are full of enthusiasm, joy, love, ment event, a workshop, or presentation, compassion, and devotion. But as time join the campaign by sharing it on the Fred S. He gave his soldiers Chaplains, He added, “So help me, God!” goes by, couples often find it difficult to national website. Let your community And attendance was required To the inaugural oath. carve out time, space, and energy for their know what resources are available in their Hollomon At every worship service No doubt hoping it would help one true love. own backyard. Which he specified. Each president’s spiritual growth. It seems so odd This simple act can Chaplain Emeritus and sad, but it is a go a long way to Kansas Senate Soldiers could not gamble Thank You for our first President! common story line encourage or even Prayers like this may be found in my Book of Uncommon Nor get drunk or curse; with a majority of salvage a couple on Prayers at Book Boutique at the Library, Wolfe’s Camera And if they disobeyed, O God, I Pray in the Name of Jesus Christ married couples. the brink of Shop, the State Capital, and my Web site, fsh-kschap.org AMEN The things of life get divorce. in their way and National dampen the Marriage Week Marriage must be part of poverty/income inequality debate romance that once USA, offers several burned bright. A few years prior, nothing marriage resources, date night suggestions, The organization behind National could separate this pair of love birds. Now event guides, reading lists, and videos on Marriage Week USA (February 7-14) priorities have changed. Distractions are how to build a satisfying marriage. Check makes the case that marriage must be everywhere. Demands must be met. out the website to find a tip, idea, or sug - part of the current political debate about Children must be fed. Bills must be paid. gestion that can improve your marriage in income inequality and how to reduce Somehow couples seem to lose the fire and 2014. poverty. energy that brought them to the altar. This can be the year that you turn "Today 53 percent of all babies born to We all need a wake up call when it come things around. Stop allowing distractions women under age 30, are born outside of to marriage. Everyone! We husbands need and insignificant events to suck the life marriage," said Sheila Weber, executive a reminder to date our wives and make her out of your relationship. Take time to director of National Marriage Week USA. a priority. Wives need a reminder to love strengthen your marriage. Reconnect "If we had the marriage rates today that and cherish husbands. with your spouse. Focus on the romance we had in 1970, we'd have 25 percent less February 7-14 is National Marriage that brought you together. Use National poverty." Week. It serves as the national alarm clock Marriage Week as a way to strengthen "The decline of marriage is our most for couples to remember why they got your marriage and focus on the one you neglected national emergency," says married in the first place. It also allows love. Weber. "Yet the wealthy are doing a better job at keeping marriages intact and their children are benefitting from the influ - ence of both male and female parenting influence and from enriching education - al habits in those homes. "We must find ways to help impover - ished single mothers learn more about how to enrich their own home life; and despite their current circumstances, to give their own children a vision that mar - riage can be in their future aspirations, because marriage brings greater financial stability, better health, and brings the greatest advantageous way to in turn raise their own children." "We need for ministries, non-profits, schools and churches to find ways to serve fatherless boys, who may not be get - ting any messages that marriage can even be an attainable goal for them. The pen - dulum has swung too far away from the historical cultural norm of dutiful man - hood; we need a radical change of mes - sage, thinking and habits to raise the next generation of young men. Of course, women also need some new messages -- that forestalling sexual intimacy and childbearing until marriage provides them a healthier future and is best for their children," said Weber. 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People who wear Moody Radio is exposing the legal aid organization serving the Though I had seen the poverty and injus - contagious smiles and exhibit genuine reality of the fastest-growing crimi - needs of low-income and no- tices during visits before, my eyes were praise to the One they know is worthy, nal activity in the world and giving income individuals. newly opened and it didn’t take long to regardless of their circumstances in life. voice to those who are working to bring are fighting injustice and want to help Moody Bible Institute also offers a conclude… life isn’t fair. I watched as they praised God with freedom and restoration to victims, others do the same: Ministry to Victims of Sexual It’s not fair that one side of the world is more exuberance than words could ade - through a series of conversations with The White Umbrella: Walking With Exploitation. Details are available at praying for the rains to stop so the floods quately describe. I watched as they prayed, ministry leaders and on-the-ground Survivors of Sex Trafficking, by Mary moody.edu/ministry-victims-exploitation. will dissipate while the other is desperate - fiercely and earnestly knowing they were ly crying out for rain so that no more peo - heard. I watched as they lifted their hands, ple will die. It’s not fair that mommas and closed their eyes and for hours wor - daddies are dying way too young from a shipped Jesus – their everything – and Six Kansas communities to host exhibition from Smithsonian disease that is leaving their children and thanked Him for the abundance they had millions of others orphaned and alone. It’s in Him. The Kansas Humanities Council Humboldt, Humboldt Historic tle leagues to the big leagues and every - not fair that my fridge is full and I throw These people have it together. I do not. announces six Kansas hosts for Preservation Alliance Oct. 3 - Nov. 15, where in between, “Hometown Teams” away so many leftovers when so many Yet my heart cries out for the Lord to help "Hometown Teams," a Smithsonian 2015 examines how sports are a significant part millions are dying because they have me learn through them the miracle of Institution traveling exhibition about “Hometown Teams” explores the many of our national narrative. nothing. It’s not fair that I can bask under contentment, wherever I find myself in sports and community coming to Kansas ways that sports build and unite commu - For more information about the Kansas a steady flow of clear hot water for as long life. in 2015. nities using photographs, hands-on com - Tour of “Hometown Teams,” contact the as I want when a large part of the globe Lord, help us. Help our hearts to be Hosts for the 2015 Kansas Tour of ponents, and audio and video clips from Kansas Humanities Council at (785) 357- does not have even one cup of that same stirred and our eyes to be focused on You “Hometown Teams” include: the Smithsonian Institution. From the lit - 0359 or visit www.kansashu manities.org. clean water to drink. – our everything. When life doesn’t seem Ellinwood, Ellinwood School- No, life is not fair. But we’re here any - fair, help us to put in our trust in You and Community Library Jan. 31 - Mar. 15, way. Born for such a time as this. know that truly we can do all things when 2015 Goodland, High Plains Museum How will we respond to the unfairness it’s Your strength we’re dependent upon Mar. 25 - May 3, 2015 Greensburg, Kiowa of this world so ravished with the stains of and not our own. May our praise and County Historical Museum May 9 - June darkness? Will we become calloused and worship be genuine, our prayers sincere 21, 2015 Atchison, Atchison County insensitive to those we can’t see? Will we and our lives content in all things, on all Historical Society June 27 - Aug. 9, 2015 become hardened and bitter? Or will we, days. In Jesus’ Name. Amen. Perry, Perry Pride Aug. 15 - Sept. 27, 2015 like Paul, allow our lights to shine as we COUNSELING recognize our utter dependence upon Jesus for survival and contentment even in YOU CAN TRUST the midst of the grim realities that sur - Areas of expertise: round us? • Marriage & Relationships The worship services in Mozambique consisted of hundreds of • Depression • Addictions people – many were natives who lived in • Anxiety • Grief-Loss tiny makeshift huts. They had no beds; • Adoption • Foster Care only mats which were placed on the hard red dirt. They had no running water or electricity; only the mudded water from
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6 • February 2014 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Got an Opinion? Share it with the Metro Voice! go to facebook/MetroVoiceNews, or email [email protected] The non-Christians’ favorite Bible verse occur and people can get unnecessari - RICK ly hurt. Jesus teaches a very important MANAGING EDITOR and helpful principle which is there is McDANIEL a crucial balance between harmful Lee Senior pastor at judgmentalism and necessary judging. Hartman the Richmond Judgmentalism is when we con - [email protected] Community Church demn others. Jesus uses the imagery of and author a speck of wood in your friend's eye ASSISTANT EDITORS versus a log in your own eye (v. 3-5). The message is vivid, shocking and Cathie Hartman, Nick Hartman view point ludicrous. 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Love has won over should express our opinion on right [email protected] not, lest you be point out the faults of many people, condemnation has won and wrong, truth and lies, good and over very few. evil. NEWS & FEATURES judged." The Bible's judgmentalism is others to shift the focus most misinterpreted, from our own sin. The opposite extreme of judgmen - Judging is using wise discernment. Peggy Mooney, Alan Goforth, Leilani misused and misunder - naïve acceptance Judging and con - talism is naïve acceptance of anything. Some quote Matthew 7:1 to denounce Haywood, Fred Hollomon, Carolyn stood scripture verse is demning are always easy Right after Jesus talks about specks anyone who would expose the sins, Cogswell, Cristina Fischer, John Potter, once again in the fore - of anything.” to do but they are not and logs he talks about dogs and pigs shortcomings or error of others. If in Perk Perkins, Jenny Odermatt, Talitha (v. 6). His point is animals can't dis - the public realm a Christian leader Martin, Rob Mooney, Katherine Runquist, front of our public dis - our job. It is hypocriti - Phil Boatwright, Marie Asner, Dwight course. cal to see the sins of others but not our cern what is of value. The early church speaks out about moral behavior or Widaman, Jessica Hosman, Lee Hartman What makes the verse so important own judgmental attitude. When we used this verse to teach judgment in even simply answers a media question whether someone was in fact a true he or she may be charged with judg - LAYOUT & DESIGN is it teaches a crucial truth about have such an attitude we have forced human relationships. If this verse is out love. Judgmentalism invites retali - believer. There is a place for necessary ing. It is ironic in judging someone for Joe Boothe, Lee Hartman, Dwight Widaman used incorrectly much damage can ation and hinders fellowship. Many judging. 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The government upheld and cod - HAKIM People conditioned by institutions of any ified these approaches into law and HAZIM type look to the authorities and seek enforced them with vicious brutality. guidance, counsel, permission and ulti - I am thankful this is no longer the case, Founder of mately favor from the leaders. We were but I lament the current state of affairs so Relevant Now brought here as powerless people, and we many Black are disproportionately and Cofounder of were liberated by the bold actions of abo - ensnared in poverty, fatherlessness, addic - Freedom Squared litionists, a president of conviction and tion and skyrocketing incarceration rates. the blood of countless soldiers. During The statistics stagger the mind and stoke view point the Civil Rights Movement, we compelled the compassion and anger of any person the government to give us equal treat - with character. I’m thankful that many ment. In short we were reformers of the good people are working to remedy these A challenge to status quo, not dependent on it. In our things, but we have a long way to go. battle to secure rights and privileges from One final note for all believers, the Irt’es imnpeoswsible oto luistren ftoo cocmumes ntary the institution of government, we, espe - institution of government is asserting about the state of affairs concerning black cially as Christians, must ask ourselves if itself by limiting choice, violating privacy America and not form an opinion. This we have become dependent on it. The and segregating people along political will not be your typical article on black institution has helped us, but it is not our lines, creed and dividing by race (covert - history. I’m going to take a different liberator. ly). This approach has accelerated since approach, one that attempts to point out I was once privileged to sit in on a “In our battle to secure rights and privileges from the 9/11 and after the financial crisis of 2008, an empirical thing that we can remedy as training by Tom Pomeranz who once it went to another level. There seems to be a people still striving to fulfill the promise said, “An institution is not a place; it’s a institution of government, we, especially as Christians, no end in sight. However, I am looking to of the God we serve in Christ and the state of mind.” During the training he must ask ourselves if we have become dependent on it.” a kingdom not fashioned by the hands of dreams our ancestors had for us. By using spoke of institutions in a profound way - men to empower me. How about you? I the definition above I’ll attempt to pro - - as a way of thinking and acting by the invite you to renew your focus. vide some clarity by defining institution people who depend on it and those who 2. Belief in limiting choice (Certain all institutionalized in regards to our as a state of mind, and I’ll call for an exo - provide services and instruction to those people can’t handle decision making.) thinking regardless of race. But slavery Hakim Hazim is the founder of Relevant dus away from the mindset. We cannot they are entrusted with. These three char - 3. Belief in limiting privacy (A mindset had a profound impact on blacks trau - Now and Cofounder of Freedom Squared. continue to look to institutions, no mat - acteristics were evident: that encourages and tolerates intrusion.) matizing generations to come. It scarred He is a nationally recognized expert in deci - ter how evolved, for answers. 1. Belief in segregation (Certain people I cringed when I heard these words. I the soul of the oppressor and oppressed. sion analysis, criminality and security. The primary function of any type of should be kept away from others.) knew it to be true. In some ways we were Martin Luther King attacked the institu -
is simply unrealistic. The better ques - other hand truth must be proclaimed. JUDGEMENT tion is what is the standard for judg - A Christ follower cannot be fearful to Path to Eternal Citizenship continued from previous page ing. For a Christ-follower the Bible is speak about right and wrong. To be judging, you are in fact judging him or the authority for right and wrong. We intimidated, to be marginalized, to be Homeland Security, in 1892, when her! judge not based on our own opinions silenced for speaking the truth can CLINT they started tracking deportations, 2,801 people were sent back to their We are not to judge on appearances but rather based on God's opinion. never be tolerated. Properly interpret - DECKER home country and in 2012 the or hearsay. In order to properly judge, Balance is always a challenge to ing Matthew 7:1, understanding its bal - President and number was 409,489. correct or discipline all the facts must achieve. Christ followers who are con - anced message and applying it consis - Evangelist with God through Jesus Christ be available and evaluated. With prop - demning an d judgmental have done tently is needed in the church, commu - Great extends His compassion inviting us er discernment we can make appro - great harm. There are many who will nities and culture. Awakenings, to receive His gift of eternal life and priate judgments. We cannot fail to not darken the door of a church or lis - Rick McDaniel is the senior pastor of Inc. come to His home in heaven. Just as make essential distinctions between ten to a message from a Christian Richmond Community Church in immigrants to America are not right and wrong simply because we leader because of the hurt they have Richmond, Va., and highim - born U.S. citizens, so none of us are fear the accusation of judging. experienced. It does the cause of Christ pactchurch.tv. He is the author of born heaven’s citizens. Rather, we People make judgments every sin - no good if people feel condemned by Comeback: Overcoming The Setbacks hope for today all must walk through God’s path to gle day. The idea we should not judge those who should love them. On the In Your Life. My last name has German roots eternal citizenship. and I have been told in Germany Some may try to come to outside “Decker” is common as Miller or of God’s plan. They may think by facebook.com/ Smith in the United States. And my giving of their time and money to ind us on mother’s maiden name is Broman, those in need or by church atten - HOBBY LOBBY metro voice news which has roots in Finland and dance and service they can assure continued from previous page acebook Switzerland. I believe my family themselves a spot in God’s glorious immigrated to the United States kingdom. Yet, Jesus says there is of a decent wage, a day of rest, and access through Ellis Island sometime in only one-way into His kingdom to good health care. And that reason the early 1800s. Immigration statis - declaring, “I am the way, and the would be their Christian faith. tics began in 1820, in that year truth and the life. No one comes to The government should be ashamed of 8,385 people started a new life in the Father except through me.” its treatment of Hobby Lobby. The America. Then in 2012, 192 years (John 14:6). Not following God’s Obama administration has dragged a later, 1,031,631 people were granted path assures us we will meet His respectable company owned by principled permanent residence in the U.S. hand of His justice being denied people into the town square for a verbal Millions upon millions have entry to His heaven and separated and legal tar and feathering, solely because crossed our nation’s boarders and from Him forever in hell – the eter - of their religious beliefs. gone through a process to be nal dwelling for the lawless. Right now, the legal opposition to the declared a United States citizen God has laid out a plan for citi - HHS mandate--led by the lawyers at the with all its rights and privileges. zenship in His celestial kingdom. Becket Fund for Religious Liberty--is the Then immigrants have the door of Out of His compassion, He extends largest class-action religious liberty lawsuit opportunity thrown wide open to an invitation, inviting you to turn in American history. The number of pursue their turn at the American from your sinful deeds and to plaintiffs is 300 and growing by the day. Dream. Christ. By fa ith receive His hope for In trying to legally squeeze out those When my family came to you today. family businesses owned by people who America nearly two centuries ago Clint Decker is President & conduct their affairs according to moral they received America’s extended Evangelist with Great Awakenings, and religious principles, the government's hand of compassion welcoming Inc. Since 1990, he has reached over behavior begs the question: What control - them. At the same time, those who two million people with his message of ling interest are they after? came outside the designated path of hope. Contact him at Star Parker is an author and president of citizenship received its justice. [email protected] or call CURE, Center for Urban Renewal and According to the Department of toll free 877-433-3220. Education. Contact her at www.urban - cure.org. 8 • February 2014 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice
COURTNEY Planning for success: month-by-month guide LORENZ In any endeavor of life, failure to difference in their decision to come. Director of Marketing plan is planning to fail. This is espe - One month: The registration leader and Media cially true when it comes to a group may organize a “Retreat/Camp Development, Midwest retreat. The timeline for retreat pro - Sunday” including a church member Christian Retreats motion and registration may be sever - who is a notary on hand to finalize al months. Below is a sample timeline: registrations. The leader may also Four months: Church establishes a organize a pancake breakfast or a view point “Camp Coordinator.” The coordinator bakede potato luncheon on that day will want to ask for volunteers to be to provide awareness for others to responsible for the areas of finances, pray for the students who are to Targeting the registration, promotion, program, site attend camp. selection, food, etc. There is truth to One Week After: Ask students to share "Media" Generation the sentence: Many hands make light about their experience at camp. Fellow When asked what do I do at work. Leaders need to remember members and parents will be much Midwest Christian Retreats, I respond when asking people to serve that the more willing the following year to sup - with "I am in media development". The question that follows 99.9 percent benefit to serving is the personal rela - port you in your efforts when seeing of the time is "What is media develop - tionships that develop within the students’ lives changed and enthusi - ment?" To me, that shouldn't even be a church. asm! question. But I have grown up in a Three months: Retreat centers web - social media world and most of the site such as Tall Oaks has a promotion - time I forget that social media isn't al kit on line for their groups to use for part of everyone's vocabulary. newsletter articles and bulletin inserts. ÂVÉÅx ã|à{ Social media has grown rapidly in Coordinator needs to publish dates the past few years. I can't remember a early so families can schedule their Åx uç çÉâÜ @ time when I wasn't on a computer of vacations around the retreat. The some sort. And now, we have so many youth coordinator needs to host a áxÄäxá àÉ t Öâ|xà options to tap into the social media meeting with parents to provide finan - cial deadlines and early bird discounts, camp schedule, travel details, etc. and world. It is hard (for me) to believe provide time for par - that there is still a percent of people ents to ask questions. ÑÄtvx tÇw zxà who don't even know what social A youth coordinator media is. needs to be sure that áÉÅx ÜxáàAÊ With social media growing, many financial guidelines event planners have been taking advantage of what it has to offer their are clear and offer `tÜ~ IMFD target audiences. Especially when it incentives to register comes to targeting the younger gener - early. Leaders need to ation. Social media is a great way to promote retreats on connect on their level and make it a social media such as Please see SOCIAL MEDIA next page facebook and twitter. n Promotion needs to be unpredictable and colorful! Two months: On a Sunday morning or in Sunday school class, have past attendees share their personal testimonies concern - ing retreat experience from previous year. This will increase interest and increase the possibility of donations of scholar - ship money. Pictures are worth a million words. The promo - tion leader may ask past attendees to email pictures of the previous retreat or camp to the coordina - tor to organize a power point slide presentation for view - ing before, during or after the service. The coordinator needs to make a special effort to personally invite students or adults. This can make all the Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______February 2014 • 9 thousand voices competing for our variety of retreat styles, each is an Things too hectic? Retreat! attention, we as Christians know we intentionally carved-out time for the need the calming influence of the soul with its Creator. There are indi - Today so many of us live our lives at the eye of the storm. Prince of Peace. Yet it can be challeng - vidual retreats for those seeking guid - a frantic pace in multiple arenas. We “Come to me all you who are weary ing to create moments when we can ance or healing, rest or renewal. There scramble from one responsibility to and heavily burdened, and I will give focus solely on Christ and center our - are group retreats to learn, reflect, the other, worried, worn and weak - you rest.” Jesus’ words in Matthew selves in Him. plan, or strengthen relationships. ened by the demands of daily living. 11:28 are an invitation we long to One of the most effective methods Christian retreats, however designed, In the midst of our earthly busy-ness answer and yet the demands of daily of centering and re-focusing is the have at their core the opportunity to and struggle, we yearn for the quiet in living do not make it easy. With a retreat experience. While there are a n Please see RETREAT next page Retreats effective reaching teens with Gospel by Maddie Quick ship sessions, small-group time, Bible stud - ies and one-on-one conversations that a Whatever the season... Sports teams, homework, piano lessons, weekend away calls for. Seasonal retreats chores, and tests… The list of pressures bring about high points in a student’s busy that teens face seems to grow longer by the schedule. Retreating and refocusing, stu - Lake Doniphan day, while the fillers of “down time,” like dents tune into the word of God in a way video games and media, keep that is hard for them to do when most teens plugged in con - surrounded by so many daily dis - stantly! It is hard to find a stu - tractions. It is amazing how much dent who knows how to slow a student can soak in during just down and rest. Youth retreats one weekend away from the norm. are crucial events for a pastor or Believe it or not, planning a ministry leader to plan, youth retreat is simple and fun! because they force students to Retreat coordinators make it their stop, unplug from technology goal to handle the details, while the and their active lives, and rest. A youth pastors and ministry spon - weekend away gives students sors get quality time with the stu - important time to step away dents. One of the best parts of my from their everyday demands, and focus job as a Retreat Coordinator is getting to on Christ. A great retreat center has activi - serve and minister to the group leaders and ties and amenities that draw students in pastors through helping them plan their and encourage them to sign up, but the real youth retreat from the first phone call until heart of a youth retreat comes during wor - their departure home. God uses youth retreats in a big way and these opportunities are a great outreach tool. Students who may be too scared to SOCIAL MEDIA step through the doors of a church can dive continued from previous page into a youth group for the first time while playing laser tag with friends from back more personal interaction. home. The benefits go on and on! I would As an event planner, there are a few recommend all youth pastors plan and things to remember when using social participate in a yearly or seasonal youth media as a marketing tool. retreat, regardless of how many students Seek out your target audience. You are in their youth group. It is amazing to see have to go to them. Social media is a all that God can do in a weekend! great tool to find new and existing audi - Maddie Quick is Guest Services Specialist ences. Today, the younger generation at Sky Ranch. [email protected] doesn't tend to seek out opportunities for retreats. If you seek them out and build a relationship with them, they are more likely to respond. In return, they may even invite their friends to the event as well. Social media can keep your event alive even after it is over. You can use a blog to post a wrap up of all the key highlights of your event. You can even add links to the presentations or down - loadable documents. On your social media sites like Facebook, you can post photos from your event. Social media allows you to create a place for people to discuss what went on at the event with others who attended. Make sure you listen to what people are saying about your event. You want to keep track of what people liked and what people didn't like. That way, as you are planning your next event, you know what to change. Another great tool with social media is online surveys. Facebook has a place for polls. These are easy and fun ways to get quick responses or feedback from the people who attended your event. Be prepared for negative comments. People will always have opinions about your event. Make sure you respond to their concerns. You will also get a lot of positive feed back. You can use the pos - itive feedback as a way to promote your next event. Excerpt from Courtney Lorenz’s Blog at www.midwestchristianretreats.org. 10 • February 2014 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice worship service at your grams or discussions tion, depending on many factors, so congregation. toward mid-life issues; they are really a wild card. Planning a men’s retreat I always prefer to have just remember that Leave some time at the end of the found if safety is established and guys a cook who is not partici - younger men have dif - retreat to evaluate the whole thing and by Rev. Jaco Hove can let go and get into it. Campfires are pating in the program so ferent struggles, and set in motion a planning team for the Planning a men's retreat can seem fun, but have something planned (like all of the participants can they're probably looking next one. Don't be discouraged if only like a daunting task, especially if it's a good storyteller with a meaningful concentrate on the work - to older men for guid - a few come to the first one; some guys your first time. I've found, however, story who can lead a discussion) or shops and activities. Then ance and wisdom. Share need to hear good reports before that if you work with other men, and you run the risk of extroverts domi - again, cooking together your wisdom! they'll take the step of committing a try not to be too ambitious, you can nating in ways that are unproductive. can also be good program - Father/son atten - whole weekend. So if you've had a create something quite meaningful. Other activities you might consid - ming as long as it doesn't take the dees can be very powerful, unless they good experience, sing it from the When planning the beginning of your er for the retreat include action-ori - whole time or adversely affect the start to dominate with their fierce, mountaintop when you get back to retreat, remember that it's an impor - ented ones such as hiking and playing group unity by continually pulling unexamined issues and turn the retreat your congregation. tant time because it sets the tone. team sports. Following these, you some guys away. I prefer to find a into a therapy group. Young sons can Reprinted from REACH: Religious Throughout the weekend, a nice might want to discuss the issue of retreat center or camp with nice be both very welcome and a distrac - Education Action Clearing House. balance between small- and full-group competition among men. Quieter indoor space as well as a good outdoor activities is essential. 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Surprise your Sweetheart! Check out our specials online! www.davidsjewelerstopekaks.com 12 • February 2014 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice North Topeka area offers wide variety TO NORTH of activities: HAM & BEAN/VEGETABLE SOUP Welcome... DINNER – Feb. 5, 4-6:30pm. Oakland TOPEKA! United Methodist Church, 801 NE Chester Ave. All you can eat dinner. Adults $7, kids $3. For info: 357-5290 or 235-1010 CHILI & VEGETABLE SOUP – Feb. 7, 4-6:30pm. KS Ave United Methodist Church, 1029 N Kansas Ave. Adults $7, Kids 10 & under $3. CROSSINGS ADOPTION TRAINING – Jan. 31, 12-5pm & Feb. 1, 8:30am-5pm. Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW Topeka Blvd. For info: Angela at 783-4577 or [email protected] CONCERNED WOMEN FOR AMER - ICA (CWA) – 3rd Tue., 10am-12noon, Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW Topeka Blvd. 224-7126 or [email protected]. Ed Popkess SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Tue., 6:30am, Sunrise Optimist Complex, 720 NW 50th St. For info: Gary, 246-1291. MONTHLY SCORE MEETING – 1st Sat., 8-9:30am, Comfort Suites, 6213 SW 10th. Small business owners are invited to attend monthly Breakfast Roundtable dis - cussions with members of SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives). For info: 234-3049.
More important than living in KANSAS is where you will live forever. Just as you would look at a map of KANSAS to find your way, so you must look at the Bible to find your way to heaven. The Bible says, “Narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” (Matt. 7:14). Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (Jn. 14:6). Jesus is the only way to Heaven and He gave these direc - tions on getting there. 1. Realize you are a sinner. Everyone starts the same place spiritually. “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of god.” (Rom. 3:23). Sin’s penalty keeps you out of Heaven and condemns you to Hell, separat - ing you from God. Romans 6:23 says, “The wages of sin is death.” Sin brings both physi - cal & spiritual death. “And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.” (Rev. 20:14). 2. Realize Jesus paid the penalty. Jesus Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection provid - ed a way for you to go to heaven and restore your relationship with God. “But God com - mendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Rom. 5:8). Since Jesus, God’s Son, was the only One who could pay for our sin, He is the only Way to Heaven. 3. Repent of your sin and receive Jesus as your Savior. In order to go to Heaven from KANSAS, or anywhere else, you must accept Christ by calling on Him in prayer. He tells us in Romans 10:13, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Use the following prayer, or one similar to it, to receive Him now: Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe that you died and rose again for me. Please forgive me of my sin, become Lord of my life, and take me to heaven when I die. I am trusting you completely, and in nothing I can do. Thank you Jesus! Amen. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______February 2014 • 13 Center, 1800 SE Iowa Ave. Call 969-8957 or go to Lexington Pro-Slavery Convention.” Feb. 23, 2pm, “Free The Area’s Most Complete guide to the Events and Concerts You Want to See! www.stepsks.org. State Kansas: The Wyandotte Constitutional TOPEKA POLAR PLUNGE & STRUT – Feb. 1, 11am and Convention.” Constitution Hall State Historic Site, 319 12pm. Lake Shawnee Swim Beach, 3300 Croco Rd. Elmore. $3 suggested donation for adults. For info: Tim Benefit for the Special Olympics. 5k run/walk will begin Rues [email protected] or 887-6520 at 11am. Plunge will begin at noon. For info: 913-236- TOPEKA BOAT AND OUTDOOR SHOW – Feb. 7-9. Kansas the events 9290 ext. 112 ksso.org/topeka Expocentre. Adults $6.95, military $5.95, kids 6-12 $4, LECOMPTON’S BLEEDING KANSAS LECTURE SERIES – kids under 6 free. For info: 235-1986. www.ksexpo.com Feb. 2, 2pm, “Scattered to the Four Winds: General CHOCOLATE FANTASY – Feb. 8, 7-9pm. Atria Order No.11 and Martial Law in Jackson County, Hearthstone West, 3515 SW 6th Ave. Enjoy two hours of Missouri, 1863.” Feb. 9, 2pm, “One Woman’s Right in chocolate tasting, coffee sampling, live entertainment, Kansas.” Feb. 16, 2pm, “Bellicosity Endorsed: The 1855 fashions, and our sweet but silent auction. Tickets $10, FREE LISTINGS! E-mail your events to: [email protected]; mail to Metro Voice, P.O. 5724, Topeka, KS 66605; or fax to 785-235-3340 Mar. 23, Sun 10:45am. Cornerstone Community Church, LEGE EXPO . Mar. 1, 9:30am-2pm. Colonial Presbyterian CONCERTS 7620 SW 21st. Based on the book of Exodus and the life Church, KCMO. 100 schools & organizations. 816-524- caleof Moses. On Sun. evnenings at 6pm, a meal andd a dis - 4522. ar WINTER JAM TOUR SPECTACULAR. Jan. 31. Sprint cussion of the principles learned. To RSVP for the meal: CLA ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP – Feb. 18, 9:30am- Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., KCMO. $10 at the door. 816- 478-2929. For info: cornerstonetopeka.com. 949-7100. 1:30pm. Free workshop for seniors on securing one’s HAM & BEAN/VEGETABLE SOUP DINNER – Feb. 5, 4- estate and retirement planning. Seating is limited. For THE WRIGHTS – Feb. 7, 6:30pm, Covenant Baptist 6:30pm. Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 NE info: 1-866-252-8721 between 9am-5pm. Church, 5440 SW 37th. For info: 289-8905 Chester Ave. All you can eat dinner. Adults $7, kids $3. “MANIC DRIVE” IN CONCERT – Feb. 13, 6 - 8pm at For info: 357-5290 or 235-1010 Cafe Barnabas, inside Fairlawn Plaza mall. Free concert CHILI & VEGETABLE SOUP – Feb. 7, 4-6:30pm. KS Ave FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS event inside Fairlawn Mall, complete with stage and 16- United Methodist Church, 1029 N Kansas Ave. Adults NOTO MARKET ON FIRST FRIDAYS – NOTO arts district. ft square LED light wall with concert lighting and $7, Kids 10 & under $3. Enjoy arts, antiques, fine crafts, and flea market items. sound! Also featuring Ryan Stevenson and Consumed KANSAS AVENUE MARKET – 10-5 Wednesdays, Thurs- By Fire. CLOTHING EXCHANGE – Feb. 8 & 15, 10am-2pm. Topeka Free Methodist Church. Exchange offers free days & Fridays; also 2nd Sat. of each month, 10am- “THE ACOUSTIC NINJA” TRACE BUNDY – Feb. 14, clothing and small household items. Only bring clothing 3pm; and during First Friday Art Walk, 628 S Kansas 7:30pm. Manhattan Arts Center. For a special that is in good condition. For info: 785-266-6610 Ave. Multiple vendors, entertainment, refreshments. Valentine’s Day date-night, reserve a meal and drop the CROSSINGS ADOPTION TRAINING – Jan. 31, 12-5pm & kids at our art play/date night. For info: 537-4420 CHUCK PIERCE & DUTCH SHEETS – Feb. 14, 7pm. 15, 9:30am-1pm. Faith Family Life Centre, 3710 NW Topeka Feb. 1, 8:30am-5pm. Northland Christian Church, 3102 RISING STAR CONCERT – Feb. 16m 3pm, Grace Blvd. To register: www.faithfamilylife.com or call 286- NW Topeka Blvd. For info: Angela at 783-4577 or Episcopal Cathedral, 701 SW 8th Ave. Stephanie Lange 0429. [email protected] and Rick Rowley will present a diverse and colorful pro - THE COVER OF LIFE – Jan. 31 – Feb. 9, Helen Hocker gram. 235-3457 Theater, 700 SW Zoo Pkwy . A powerful drama by RT THE WRIGHTS – Feb. 21, 6pm, Oakland Nazarene, 939 SEMINARS & CONFERENCES Robinson about the struggle for self worth. $13. For NE Oakland. For info: 289-8905 RECORD KEEPING WORKSHOP – Jan. 30, info: 368-0191 J.S. BACH’S “B-MINOR MASS” – Feb. 28, 7pm, Grace 11:30am–1pm, Avondale East NET Center, 455 SE Golf DISNEY LIVE! MICKEY'S MUSIC FESTIVAL - Feb. 1, 1pm Episcopal Cathedral, 701 SW 8th Ave. The Spire Park Blvd. Record Keeping and General Business & 4pm, Landon Arena. Disney hits are remixed to the Ensemble will perform with the Indianapolis Baroque Practices for Small Businesses and Non-Profits, hosted hottest sounds of today! by Kurt Guth, American Tax Service. He will discuss the Orchestra. Adults $25, students $10, 12 & younger free. SOUL FOOD LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER – Feb. 1, 11-2, 235-3457 importance of good record keeping for a business or non-profit. Learn tax tips to give owners and directors Advance ticket purchase required, $12/meal. Chicken, THIRD DAY, SKILLET, MANDISA, BRANDON HEATH, an edge at tax filing time and stay in compliance with Brisket or Catfish. Eat in or carry out, Hillcrest Comm. PETER FURLER & WE AS HUMAN . Mar. 16, 7pm. Sprint good accounting principles and the IRS. FREE to CRC Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., KCMO 64106. 888-929-7849. members, $10 for non-members. Bring Your Own Lunch. RSVP to Leah at [email protected] SPECIAL CHURCH EVENTS ARISE WOMEN'S CONFERENCE W/ KATHY GRAY - Jan. HARVESTER'S PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - 30, 7pm – Feb. 2, 12:30pm. World Revival Church, every second Saturday, takes place at Christian Lord 9900 View High Dr., KCMO 64134. Join Pastor Kathy Ministries, 2421 SE California. Call 266-4979. Gray and guest worship leader Catherine Mullins for a powerful women’s weekend of LIFE! 816-763-0708. Every relationship “GOD WHO DELIVERS” SERMON SERIES – Feb. 2 until 16TH ANNUAL MIDWEST CHRISTIAN EDUCATION & COL - has its own story. What do you want yours to be?
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Ritz Charles, OPKS. www.kfl.org. 923-642- hours & info: 862-1020. go to Event page to see future meetings, locations and O.W.L.S. (Older Wise Loving Saints) - meets the second Harrison. For info: 232-5503. register to attend. Next luncheon is Feb 5th @ AJ Pizza, 5433. KANSAS MUSEUM OF HISTORY - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday of the month. Location varies and can be FULL GOSPEL BUSINESSMEN’S FELLOWSHIP – 3rd then Feb. 19th @ Kanza Cafe. - If you do not like a found at www.faithfamilylife.com Thurs., 6pm meal, 7pm meeting, Coyote Canyon, SCHOOL CHOICE RALLY – Feb. 14, 10am, South Steps Tuesday - Saturday, 1 - 5 p.m. Sunday. 6425 SW 6th whole lot of rules and costs, this group is for you! of the Capitol Bldg. If you want to be able to put your Avenue. 785-272-8681, kshs.org/museum S.W.A.G. (Spiritual Warriors Anointed by God) youth Huntoon & Wanamaker. Kirk Nystrom, 235-6977. child in whatever school you desire and gain the tax CAPITAL CITY NETWORKING GROUP - every Thur, group - Wed at 7:00 p.m. 3710 NW Topeka Blvd. BIBLES AND BOOTS : Chapter of Cowboys for Christ KANSAS STATE CAPITOL – Mon.-Fri., 8am–5pm, SW 7:30am, Jayhawk Tower - www.ccng-online.com. benefits from that decision; to be able to homeschool, 10th & Jackson St. Tours provided. For info: 296-3966 AWANA – Every Wed., 6-8pm, First Southern Baptist Fellowship – 3rd Thurs., 7:30pm, Wamego. Call for and receive a tax break for that; to be able to put your Membership cost $37.50 a quarter. This is a great location. All welcome, no membership dues, livestock or www.kshs.org/capitol. morning group, with some very friendly, innovative Church, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Bible based program for kids in private school and for the taxes to help take the children & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 272-0443. ownership not required. Fellowship & fun! Doug Palmer, 'bite out' of that expense; to be able to choose a differ - OLD PRAIRIE TOWN – 1st & Clay. Open Mon.-Sat., members. Pres. 410-9097, or Dave Boyd, V.P. 364-2779. 10am-4pm; Sun. 12-4pm. Daily guided tours: M-F AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30pm, Bethel Baptist Church, ent public school because it performs better than the TIBA NETWORKING GROUP - 2nd Tues, 11:30a.m.-1 NAMI WASHBURN – 4th Thurs., 6-8pm, Spirit Building one you have to take your kid to; Stand in support of 10am, 12 & 2pm; Sat. & Sun. 12 & 2pm. 368-2441. p.m. MUST RSVP: [email protected]. Lunch is 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Bible based program for children & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 286-0467. Room, University United Methodist Church, 1621 SW educational choice in primary education. ROEBKE HOUSE MUSEUM – 216 New York, Holton. For $10. www.topekatiba.org College Ave. NAMI is a student-run, student-led organi - KANSAS GARDEN SHOW – Feb. 14-15, 10-8 & Feb. 16, info: 364-4991. ING WOMAN'S CHAPTER NETWORKING GROUP - every AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30-8pm, Auburn Christian zation that provides mental health support, education, 11-5, Kansas Expocentre. Adm. $6. Children 12 & under TERRITORIAL CAPITAL MUSEUM – Wed.-Sat., 11am- 2nd Sat., 11am. Feb 8th at Lazy Toad. Bring your busi - Church. Bible based program for children & youth ages & advocacy in the Washburn University setting. A sup - free. Free parking. Friday is Senior Citizens Day: 55 & 4pm; Sun., 1-5pm, National Register Site, 3 floors of ness cards, catalogs, a guest and join in the fun! - No 3-HS. For info: 256-2515. port group is also available during this time. older buy one, get one free. Civil War and Victorian Artifacts, President fees to join. Go to Events Page at INGTopeka.com to MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB – 1st Wed., TOPEKA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY – 4th Thurs., 7pm, GERMAN CLUB MARTI GRAS PARTY - Feb. 15, 5:30pm - Eisenhower's parents’ marriage site: 640 E. Woodson register 9am–2:30pm, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2021 SW Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th midnite. Arab Shrine Temple. Costumes encouraged. Ave., Lecompton. For info: 887-6148 or BIBLE STUDY ON THE BOOK OF ESTHER - 6pm Sunday 29th Street (south doors). To teach each other, enjoy St. No program in Nov. or Dec. Promotes & stimulates Adm. $25 For info: 2349394 [email protected] or lecomptonkansas.com. evenings, Cornerstone Community Church, 7620 SW fellowship & complete projects. Call Anne 271-1567. the education, knowledge & interest of the membership TOPEKA RV AND SPORT SHOW – Feb. 21, 3pm-8pm. TOPEKA/SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY – 1515 21st. For info: 478-2929 SAFE STREETS MEETING – 1st Wed., 11:45am, Golf & the public in family history, genealogical records & Kansas Expocentre. Adults $6.96, military $5.95, kids SW 10th St. Mon.-Fri., 9am-9pm, Sat., 9am-6pm, Sun., DEAF WORSHIP SERVICE – 3rd Sun., 3pm, Faith Park Blvd, 2 blocks west of Adams. Info: 266-4606. research. For info: 233-5762 or tgstopeka.org. 6-12 $4, kids under 6 free. For info: 235-1986 or ksex - 12-9pm. For info: 580-4400. Lutheran Church, 17th & Gage. Also, every Sun. 9:30am STUDENT IMPACT – Every Wed., 6–8pm, First Southern AGLOW INTERNATIONAL TOPEKA – A Kingdom focused po.com TOPEKA ZOO – Gage Blvd. between 6th & 10th St. Zoo service is interpreted. Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Youth games, teaching, ministry for men & women. Meeting once a month at YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN – Feb. 21-22, hours 9am-5pm. Birthday Parties available -- choose FAMILY EXPERIENCE (FX) – Every Sun., 6:01pm, worship, small groups. For info: 272-0443. the Ramada Inn, 420 E 6th Street. Call 230-4441 or Feb. 27-Mar. 2, 7:30pm. Auburn Community Theatre, from two separate party packages; parties last two Fairlawn Church of Nazarene, 730 Fairlawn Rd. A time TGIW: “TEACHING GOD’S INFINITE WISDOM” MEN’S email topekaaglow@hotmail for dates/times. 121 W 11th St. $10. Info: 256-2848 or [email protected] hours. For info: 368-9180 or topekazoo.com. of high intensity, action packed, skit mania, worship STUDY – Every Wed., 6:15am, Backyard Burgers in KINGDOM ADVISORS BREAKFAST STUDY MEETING – TOPEKA HOME SHOW – Feb. 28, 12-6. Mar. 1, 9-6. music all centered around the word of God for 45 min - Lawrence. Affiliated with CharacterCounts.com. David Every 2nd Fri., 7:15am, Perkins Restaurant, 1720 SW Mar. 2, 10-4. Kansas Expocentre. $7. Info: 235-1986 FINE ART utes. A free family worship event. For info: Emily Moore, Scheib, 865-5258 or [email protected]. Wanamaker Rd. Financial Planners, Accountants, 272-6322 or [email protected]. BIBLE STUDY - every Thur. 1pm-3pm in the Prayer Rm Attorney’s & Insurance Agents invited to attend. king - KANSAS SILENT FILM FESTIVAL – Feb. 28, 7-9:30pm. FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK – 1st Friday of every month at domadvisors.org or Jim Hanna, 357-6278, ext.19. Mar. 1, 10am-9:30pm. White Concert Hall, Washburn various Topeka galleries. Downtown businesses open LADIES' SMALL GROUP – Every Sun., 6pm, Bethel at Faith Family Life Centre, 3710 NW Topeka Blvd. University. Free. Kssilentfilmfest.org late, including Hazel Hill, Kansas Avenue Market & The Baptist Church, 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Studying the book CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE – Every Thurs. 7–9pm, First TOPEKA (Downtown) OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Fri., noon, Merchant. For info: artsconnecttopeka.org. of Esther, using the DVD series "It's Tough Being a Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Worship for col - Top of the Tower. Serving the youth of Topeka. Anyone PUBLIC SKATING – Mar. 1, 12:30pm, Kansas Woman" by Beth Moore. All welcome. Info: 286-0467. welcome. 272-1099 or [email protected]. Expocentre. For info: 235-1986 "ART WALK AT THE T.V. UP/DOWN GALLERY!" – First lege students. Friday of every month, TV Up Down Gallery, 909 ½ S. CHRISTIANS FOR LIFE – 2nd Mon., 7pm-prayer, 8pm- LIFE FEST – 1st Thurs., 10am-12:30pm, Covenant VIP LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS – Every Fri., Noon, North Kansas Ave. "Art, Music, and More!" short business meeting, Community Church, 1819 SW Baptist Church, 5440 SW 37th St. Celebrate Senior Life. Topeka Baptist Church, 123 NW Gordon. FREE lunch FAMILY-FRIENDLY DESTINATIONS 21st. A pro-life educational ministry. 286-3432 . For info: 273-2811. with Christian fellowship, devotions & entertainment BEACH MUSEUM OF ART – 701 Beach Lane, Kansas provided by Topeka North Outreach. For Info: 286-1370. BROWN V. BOARD NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE – Daily, State University, Manhattan. For info: 532-7718. THE FORCE (Students Taking Action) – 1st Mon. & 3rd OPERATION BACKPACK – 1st Thurs., 6pm, Lyman 9am–5pm, 1515 SE Monroe. Located in the former all- Tue., 6:30-8pm, Safe Streets, 2209 SW 29th St. A group Learning Center, Lyman and N. Kansas Ave. Volunteers A GOOD YARN CLUB – 2nd & 4th Sat., 9-11am, black Monroe School. Free admission. For info: 354- BEAUCHAMP’S ART GALLERY – 3113 SW Huntoon. For that's committed to being alcohol & drug free. Wanamaker Rd Baptist Church, 2700 SW Wanamaker. info: Bob Swain, 233-0300 or [email protected]. gather to assemble Weekend Snack Sacks for low- 4273 or www.nps.gov/brvb/. Associate with like-minded peers, plan activities & get income students. Sponsored by Topeka North Outreach. Doing Good for Others: Knitting & Crocheting for Local CEDAR CREST, official residence of the KS Governor ¬– THE ECLECTIVE: ECLECTIC ART SHOWROOM & STU - involved in the community. All youth ages 12-18 are For info: 286-1370. Charities, free yarn, needles, hooks & patterns. All are DIOS – 900 N. Kansas in the NOTO Arts District. invited. For info: 266-4606. welcome. Info: Debby, 215-4889, [email protected] Mon., 1pm-3pm, with tours on the half hour, 1 SW iMOM – 1st & 3rd Thurs., 9-11:30am, Topeka Bible Cedar Crest Rd. Free adm. For info: 296-3636. MULVANE ART MUSEUM – at Washburn University. Free HEARTLAND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS – 2nd Mon., Church Fellowship Hall, 1135 SW College. For all moms, BIBLE QUIZZING – 1st Sat. Learn God's Word & have COMBAT AIR MUSEUM – Mon.-Sat., 9:30am-4:30pm; admission, open to the public. For info: 670-1124. 11:45am-1pm. Promoting neighborhood well-being by helping them to be intentional! For info: 234-5545. fun doing it with area Christian youth ages 9-19. New mobilizing people, ideas & resources. 233-1365. Sun. noon–4:30pm, Hanger 602, Forbes Field. For info: MANHATTAN ARTS CENTER – 1520 Poyntz Ave., 862-3303 or combatairmusem.org. Manhattan. 785-537-4420. Gallery Hours: M - F10am- POINT MAN AND HOME FRONT OF SHAWNEE CO - 1st, CURTIS HOUSE MUSEUM – Every Sat., 11am-3pm; by 5pm, Sat 1-4pm. 3rd & 5th Tues. of each month, 6-8pm, Topeka Bible Church, 1101 SW Mulvane, Potluck dinner begins at 6:10 appointment other times, 1101 SW Topeka Blvd. Former SIGNS OF LIFE GALLERY – 722 Massachusetts St., mansion of Charles Curtis, 31st Vice President of the PM. A Bible study and support group for military & vet - Lawrence. 830-8030 or SignsofLifeGallery.com. erans and their wives, moms and sisters. Interested in US, and the only one of American Indian heritage. Cost SOUTHWIND GALLERY – 3074 SW 29th Street, Topeka. $5. For info: 357-1371 or 597-5380. joining or volunteering? Contact David or Jacque Kansas 150 Art Exhibit – 150 original paintings and fine Ankenman at 249-8359 or 221-1739. CONSTITUTION HALL – Wed.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., 1- art photography. KTWU Lights-Camera Auction TOPEKA LINCOLN CLUB – 1st Tue. of month, 7pm, 5pm, National Landmark, Kansas State Historic Site, Reception, featuring “Master’s Paintings.” 273-5994 Civil War History: Famous Lecompton Constitution, 319 Topeka Public Library. Discussing our greatest STRECKER-NELSON GALLERY – 406 1/2 Poyntz, President, Abraham Lincoln, and his times. The public Elmore, Lecompton. For info: 887-6520 or Manhattan. For info: 537-2099. [email protected]; or kshs.org/constitution_hall. is welcome. For info, contact Kirk Nystrom 235-6977. THE UPSTAGE GALLERY – 720 SW Jackson (Historic CONCERNED WOMEN FOR AMERICA (CWA) – 3rd Tue., GREAT OVERLAND STATION – Railroad museum, educa - Jayhawk Theatre). Open for 1st Fri. Artwalk 5-8pm. tion center, veterans memorial and more. 701 N. 10am-12noon, Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW Kansas Avenue. Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1-4pm. TOPEKA ART GUILD & GALLERY – Wed.-Sat., 11am- Topeka Blvd. 224-7126 or [email protected]. Closed on Sundays in Jan. & Feb. Adm: $4 adults, $3 5pm, Fairlawn Plaza. 273-7646 or topekaartguild.org. NAMI TOPEKA – Every 2nd Tue., 6:45pm, lower level of seniors,$2 children age 3-12. For info: 232-5533 or Valeo, 330 SW Oakley. If door is locked, call 608-1317 to greatoverlandstation.com. MEETINGS & CLASSES get in. The 1st hour is often a discussion of an impor - HISTORIC RITCHIE HOUSE – Tour the oldest remaining tant topic or video. The 2nd hour is usually a support home in Topeka (built 1856-57). 1116 Madison. C5Alive “Valentine” LUNCHEON – Feb. 13, 11:30am- talk time, with separate consumer & family groups. For Admission free. 10am-2pm; weaving demonstrations, 1pm, at Ramada West. Cost: $10 for C5 members & info: 608-1317. games, food & more. first-time guests who RSVP, $12 at the door; $15 for OUR LADY OF THE FAITHFUL – Every 1st Tues., 6:30pm non-members & other guests. Featured Speaker: Deb Mass followed by Dinner, Most Pure Heart of Mary HOLLEY MILITARY MUSEUM – Downtown Ramada Inn. Goodrich Bisel! Open to the public – come find out Featuring 5 galleries, named after world leaders. Catholic Church. A Catholic group for those in their 20- more about Capital City Christian Chamber of 30s. For info: Michelle Ann 580-3071 or ourladyofthe - Featuring World War II artifacts, Air Force One exhibit, Commerce (C5) and network/fellowship with others. For Kansas War Heroes, Space, Vietnam & more. Cost: [email protected]. All events are also posted on RSVPs & info: [email protected]. Facebook at "Ourladyof theFaithful."
www.trad ebank.com Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______February 2014 • 15 teams forming now for this year's season of quizzing. Topeka Women’s Prison, 815 Rice Rd. Reaching out to 0505 or www.divorcecare.org. Biblical principles, become free from addictive & dys - wants out. For info: 816-453-0884 or 816-966-0927. YFC/YEA style quizzing & rules. For info: 913-593-6427 those who can’t come in, finding freedom behind bars, WED. – 6:45 – 8:45pm, Walnut View Christian Church, functional behaviors. 272-7980 or crtopeka.org. WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE : monthly brunches – 3rd or biblequizzer.org. inspiring inmates to seek salvation during a difficult 3634 SE 37th St. (just East of 37th & Croco). Cost: COVENANT KEEPERS – 3rd Sat. Group for people who Sat., 11am-12:30pm, First UMC. Bring a covered dish, MONTHLY SCORE MEETING – 1st Sat., 8-9:30am, time. Providing support & guidance through the Holy $10 registration (scholarships available). The video want to see their marriage saved when their spouse rolls, salad, dessert, fruit or cheese. 357-7290. Comfort Suites, 6213 SW 10th. Small business owners Spirit to offer strength. Director: Don Garner. 286-0489 seminar series featuring some of the nation’s foremost are invited to attend monthly Breakfast Roundtable dis - or [email protected]. experts on divorce and recovery topics, combined with cussions with members of SCORE (Service Corps of GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS – Every Wed, 7pm, St. Francis support group discussion of the materials. Retired Executives). For info: 234-3049. Hospital, meeting room #8. Complimentary child care children up to the fifth grade. FREE ENGLISH CLASSES – Every Sat. 9-10:30am, JAYHAWK AREA AGENCY ON AGING – 4th Wed., 1pm, For info: 266-7550 or [email protected]. Website: Central Congregational Church, 1248 SW Buchannan. Rosehill Place Clubhouse. Monthly support group for divorcecare.org. Contact: Tony Thornton, Pastor. For info: 235-2376. caregivers of seniors. For info: 235-1367 ext.30. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – 1st Thurs., n CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 RUSSIAN HOUSE OF PRAYER – Every Sat., 4pm, MOMS-IN-TOUCH PRAYER GROUP – Every Wed., 2:30- 7pm, 2nd floor conf. room of the cancer unit at St Williamstown Assembly of God, 1225 Oak St., 3:30pm, Library at Cair Paravel-Latin School. Francis Hospital. For info: 266-9533. Perry/Williamstown. For info: 597-5228. Experience God’s power through prayer as we lift our NICOTINE ANONYMOUS – Every Fri., 6:30pm, Town & SINGLES PLAY CARDS – 1st Sat., 6pm, St. Peter’s UMC, students, teachers, staff, administrators & board up to Country Christian Church Renaissance Room, 4925 SW NW 35th & Hwy 75; 3rd Sat., 6pm, Countryside UMC, the Lord. For info: 357-0369. 29th St., use west door cross red foot bridge. A fellow - 3221 SW Burlingame Rd. Christian singles 18 & over. DIVORCECARE PROGRAMS – locations and times: ship of men & women helping each other to live free of Bring a snack or 2-liter soda & join the fun. nicotine. No dues or fees. The only requirement for TUE. – 7-8:30pm, Covenant Baptist Church, 5440 SW membership is the desire to be free of nicotine. For info: UPPER ROOM COMMUNITY – held at the Capitol 37th St. Cost $15. Scholarships available. Choose from John, 402-321-486 or [email protected]. Building every second Saturday of the month at 10am. DivorceCare, Single & Parenting, or DivorceCare for Kids. For info: 273-2811. CELEBRATE RECOVERY – Every Fri., 6pm, 1912 Gage Blvd. A Christ centered program, based on 8 principles WED. – 6:30pm, Topeka Bible Church, 1101 SW found in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Applying these SUPPORT GROUPS Mulvane. Cost: $15. Child care provided. For info: 379- ABORTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS – A 12-step Restoring Joy recovery journey for women. Providing services for women & men who suffer from Post- Abortion Syndrome. For info: Kay Lyn, 272-6212. AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS – for friends & families of alcoholics. For info: 357-8725. “THANKS...” PURSUIT FOR SEXUAL PURITY – Men struggling with pornography & sexual addiction. This bible “We’ve gotten quite a few calls off the ad.” study/accountability group uses the Pure Desire book by Ted Roberts. For info: Hunter Ruch, Topeka Bible Church, 234-5545 or [email protected]. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS – Monthly support Jeff Payne group meetings for caregivers of individuals with Kansas Furniture Mart Surplus Groceries Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. For info: Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter, 4547 SW Topeka Blvd. 271-1844 or email [email protected]. "BETRAYED HEART" support group/Bible study – For women whose husbands struggle with pornography addictions or have had affairs. Videos & workbook will give you hope for your marriage & emotional healing. For info: Jane Goble, 478-9605. BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE – NE Kansas Chapter (B.A.C.A.) 3rd Sun., 4 pm American Legion, 3800 SE Michigan. Open to the public. For info: 817-5801. FRIENDS WITH M.S. – 3rd Mon., 6:30pm, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th St. (Enter East door). A Multiple Sclerosis support group. Donna, 266-7383. BOUNCE BACK SELF-HELP – 3rd Mon., 6:30pm, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th St. For those living with multiple sclerosis. For info: 273-0799. INCARCERATED PERSONS & FAMILIES – 1st Mon., 6:30–7:30pm, YMCA, 421 Van Buren. 286-2329. THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS BEREAVED PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP – . Most Pure Heart of Mary, 17th & Stone. Memorial Candle Lighting, candles provided, please bring framed picture of memorial item of your child. Fellowship and refreshments following. 272-4895 OVERCOMERS OUTREACH – Every Mon., 7-8:30pm, Wanamaker Woods Church, 3501 SW Wanamaker Rd. A bridge between traditional church and traditional 12 step meetings. Contact info: Bill at 409-9111 or wwc - [email protected]. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP S – Sponsored by Heartland Hospice for those dealing with death or major loss: 1st Mon., 6:30pm, Heartland Hospice of Topeka, 2231 SW Wanamaker Rd., Suite 202. 1st & 3rd Thurs., 3pm, Brewster Place, 1209 SW 29th St., penthouse of indep. living high-rise apts. 3rd Thurs., 11am, Widow’s/Widowers’ Luncheon, Paisano’s Ristorante, Fleming Place, SW 10th & Gage Blvd,. Dutch treat luncheon to meet new friends who have sat where you are sitting. For reservations (required) or info: 271-6500. OVEREATERS / UNDEREATERS ANONYMOUS: MON., 7pm – Westminister Presbyterian, south door, upstairs in Library; 233-6724. WED., 7pm – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 6, 2nd floor; 234-8020. SAT. - 9am – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 8, 2nd floor; 862-2326. For info: 357-8774; sunflowerintergroup.oa.org. CHRIST-CENTERED SUPPORT GROUP – “Strong Tower” 12 step recovery program – Tue., 7pm, 1331 SW Harrison. Currently discussing the book “Living Free in Christ.” For info: Tony, 620-366-1427. GRANDPARENT/RELATIVE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP – 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, 2nd floor meeting room, St. Francis Hosp, 1700 SW 7th. Join for support, infor - mation, etc. For info: Sharla, 286-2329; Jennie (English/Spanish) 231-0763. THE GREATER TOPEKA MULTIPLE MYELOMA – 3rd Tue., 7-8:30pm, Faith Lutheran Church, 17th St. & Gage Blvd. Oen to Multiple Myeloma patients, their family members & friends. Share support, information,& friendship. For info: Donna, 903-918-9553. "HEALING AFTER THE SUICIDE OF A LOVED ONE" ("HEAL") – or Survivors of Suicide" (SOS). 1st & 3rd Tue., 7-8:30pm, Pozez Education Center of Stormont Vail Hospital, 1505 SW 8th St. Serving anyone who has lost a loved one by suicide. PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY – Every Tue., 7-9pm, 16 • February 2014 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice
MOVIES, BOOKS, MUSIC & MORE! APPLAUD HOLLYWOOD DISCOVERING THE BIBLE film 411 SON OF GOD nominations, later selling close to 1 mil - : Fraser Ayres, Rick Bacon, Hami lion units on DVD, Blu-ray, and STARS movie review DigitalHD platforms. Belal, Said Bey, Paul Brightwell, Columbia Pictures executive DeVon Andrew Brooke, Anas Chenin, Joe Coen by New Services Franklin says the marketplace for faith- HEAVEN IS FOR REAL Son of God hits based films always has been vibrant, but STARS: Greg Kinnear, Kelly Reilly, Biblical epics likely are the next wave of Connor Corum, Margo Martindale, theaters Feb. 28 that genre that Hollywood will produce. Thomas Haden Church Several more major film releases are Building upon a growing interest in planned for 2014. faith-based productions, the creators of For Easter 2014, his studio is releasing Connelly. the successful television miniseries "The "Heaven is for Real," a T.D. Jakes and Joe Its budget is $125 million, and, by some Bible" will take the message of Christian Roth-produced film adaption of the best- reports, growing, making it a massive faith to moviegoers with a full-length fea - selling 2010 book and starring Academy gamble on a well-known Biblical story. ture film Feb. 28. The film is being released Award-nominee Greg Kinnear. Cooke points to other series in the works, including one from Burnett and by 20th Century Fox. "It is an audience that is underserved," Heaven is for Real stars l. to r. –Kelly Reilly, Connor Corum and Greg Kinnear The movie portends a revival of Franklin said. "We are continually trying Downey chronicling the New Testament Hollywood turning to the scripture for to provide great content and quality films book of Acts. Others in the entertainment have been on a small scale with no big star, than 91 million evangelical Christians in business would be wise to take note of the inspiration, as other Biblical accounts are to what I believe is an exciting audience and yet they have been doing quite well at the U.S., which makes us the largest spe - being readied for the big screen. but also a growing one." trend, he said. the box office," he said. "I think cial-interest group of all," Cooke said. But as Hollywood reaches to Combining previously aired and Veteran film critic and Breitbart News Hollywood is awakening to the fact that "What baffles me is why Hollywood does - unused footage from the 10-part "The assistant editor Christian Toto agrees that Christianity for its storytelling, Cooke this is profitable. I think 'The Bible's' n't take that audience more seriously. We believes Christians must "lighten up" and Bible" miniseries, "Son of God" will run "there is an untapped audience" for such showing made that clear." are the mainstream audience." more than two hours. The studio is bank - programming. not dismiss its message-spreading power The TV series was produced by Mark Cooke, author of "Unique: Telling Your to spark a deeper conversation about faith. ing on its TV popularity, which shocked "There are people out there who are Burnett and his wife, actress Roma Story in the Age of Brand and Social many when its two-hour finale, broadcast deeply religious and they look at the "We need to suck it up a little bit and Downey, for Hearst Entertainment & Media," advises churches, ministers, and realize the value of these creating cultural Syndication. Burnett also has made a other Christian groups about how best to conversations about the Bible. It's so name for himself in Hollywood, produc - get their messages across. He said he was incredibly remarkable, I'm willing to give ing such popular reality shows as amused that soon after "The Bible" TV them a l ittle slack," he said. "We try our "Survivor," "The Apprentice," "Shark series aired, he received calls from three best. We don’t want them to cross danger - Tank," and most recently, the singing major news organizations whose ous theological boundaries, but I'm will - competition,"The Voice." reporters were "baffled" that anyone ing to give them enormous slack just to "We are very excited to be working with would want to watch such programming. get that out there. 20th Century Fox to release 'Son of God' "They come from such a secular world - Cooke adds: "I've never met people as a major motion picture," Burnett and view that it had never crossed their minds who got saved watching a movie, but it's Downey, the movie's producers, said in a that someone would be interested in TV caused them to reconsider what they statement. "We responded to an over - series about the Bible," he said. "There are think about God. We need to be mature whelming demand for 'The Greatest Story a lot of Christian folks out there. Forget enough to understand that no, Ever Told' to be seen as a shared experi - ideology. It's just good business. When Hollywood isn't going to make Bible sto - ence on the big screen. The result is a you have that many potential customers ries the way we grew up with them. But I beautiful stand-alone movie. It's the story and you're not trying to reach them with a think that if they are willing to spend that Son of God stars Diogo Morgad as Jesus. of Jesus for a whole new generation." product specifically for them . . . much alone on a story like Noah, count Phil Cooke, a Burbank, Calif., filmmak - Hollywood, I think, needs to understand me in." in March on the History Channel, earned Cineplex and say there is nothing there for er, media consultant and author, says the business potential of that." blockbuster ratings. me, whether it's too violent, there are too "Anything that allows me to start a Christians are perfect target group for the Also scheduled for a March release is conversation with a friend or coworker About 13 million viewers tuned in to many anti-heroes, or a general suspicion film industry. blockbuster Old Testament story "Noah," the show's finale, which portrayed the cru - of Hollywood that has not catered to that about God, that works for me," Cooke "Hollywood bends over backward all directed by "Black Swan's" Darren said. '"The Passion of the Christ" got mil - cifixion and resurrection of Jesus. It audience for a long time," Toto told the time to court very small interest Aronofsky and starring such big names as marked the History Channel's highest- Newsmax. lions of people talking about Christ's groups — feminists, environmentalists, Russell Crowe in the title role, Emma death and resurrection." watched show and garnered three Emmy "Faith-based films, up until recently, people who are gay — but there are more Watson, Anthony Hopkins, and Jennifer
Francesca Battistelli Preps for Release of Third Studio Album NASHVILLE, /Christian the "Hands of God Tour" with panion CD, The Bible: 2012), and her 2011 sophomore Newswire - GRAMMY®-nominat - Sanctus Real on February 7 in Music Inspired By The release, Hundred More Years, took ed artist and 42nd Annual Dove Decatur, TX. "Hands of God" Epic Mini-Series, to the the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Awards' "Artist of the Year" and is also the title of a newly- massive History channel Christian Album chart. With over "Female Vocalist of the Year," penned track on her album mini-series "The Bible." 978,000 in album sales to date and Francesca Battistelli, is prepping co-written by and featuring For more information and over 1.8 million single downloads, for the April 22 release of her third Sanctus Real's Matt Hammitt. a complete listing of dates she is the best-selling new artist in studio album, If We're Honest, Launching on March 20 at please the genre in the past decade. Her with an iTunes pre-order available Saddleback in Lake Forest, visit:www.francescamu - music has also been featured on here today. With the pre-order, CA, she'll be featured on the sic.com. TriStar Picture's "Soul Surfer," fans will also receive an instant Word Entertainment / Since her debut in 2008, Columbia Picture's "Julie and download of her current single, LightWorkers Media (Mark Francesca Battistelli has Julia," TLC's "Jon & Kate Plus 8," "Write Your Story," which debuted Burnett and Roma Downey) earned a Grammy nomi - ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home at No. 3 on iTunes' Christian & partnership "The Bible: Son of nation (Best Gospel Edition," NBC's "The Biggest Gospel chart today and has sky - God Tour 2014." Battistelli Performance), six Dove Loser," Fox's "So You Think You rocketed to No. 15 at Christian also has songs on the com - Awards including 2011 Can Dance," and several other tele - radio after just two weeks. panion CD to the upcoming "Artist of the Year" and 22 vision and movie outlets. In addi - In the coming months Battistelli 20th Century Fox feature film Dove Award nominations. tion, this past fall she was featured will be touring in support of If and LightWorker's Media pro - Both her debut album, My on over three million Diet Pepsi GOD: Music Inspired by the Epic We're Honest commencing with duction "Son of God,"SON OF Paper Heart (certified gold in Cans throughout the U.S. Motion Picture, and on the com - Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______February 2014 • 17 as well as to purchase merchandise and Grammy-nominated and Dove Award music. winner (Best New Artist), unleashed NEED TO BREATH RELEASES ALBUM In some heavy news (not musically Ready To Fly at the end of January. The “heavy”), new album also brings back the producers year’s Dove former lead she worked with on her first album, D.C. Awards with singer of Christopher Stevens (TobyMac), David their new Hillsong, Garcia (Britt Nicole). New songs from the Jeanes single, Darlene album were already available for view on Metro Voice “Difference Zschech, has Youtube. Music Critic Maker,” and announced "The entire concept of Ready To Fly is has gotten a that she has being ready even when you don’t know large breast can - what the Lord has planned for your amount of cer and has future," said Grace in a recent interview. scene airplay for just that track, alone. asked for Saying she wrote the title track the night mSouthuern scroissc -over rock band NEED - Singer/guitarist Bo Rineheart was recently prayer. ing me moment by moment.” before her 18th birthday, “. I was crying TOBREATHE has announced the release interviewed about the new album, and he Zschech reported she already had surgery She went on to thank her husband and out, wondering what God's plan for me of their newest album, slated for April 15. is sounding optimistic. to address the cancer, and was released children for their support and bravery, was. I started to doubt so many things but Rivers In the Wasteland is the band’s fifth “We’ve got a new sense of purpose and from SAN Hospital in Sydney on and has mentioned that she has already as I randomly began singing the lyrics to full-length, and is following hot on the we believe in what we’re doing. We just fell Christmas Eve. From her website, she has experienced miracles from this and Ready to Fly, I realized I don't have to have heels of their critically acclaimed The back in love with the idea of what we get noted that since discovering the cancer, “it believes there “will be many more to my whole life figured out to start my jour - Reckoning. to do.” has been a whirlwind of appointments, come.” She has asked that fans and her ney.” The band had toured for two years pro - If Rivers in the Wasteland is anything scans and surgery. Even though the past Christian family pray for quick healing. For more information on her new moting their last work, and also saw like their previous few albums, it will defi - days have been very tough at times, the Lastly, and just in case you haven’t release, tour dates, and televised dates, visit reviews in the New York Times, NPR, and nitely be a great album to pick up! Visit Holy Spirit has brought me endless com - been paying attention, Jamie Grace has www.jamiegrace.com. Entertainment Weekly. needtobreathe.com for tour information, fort and the Word of God is literally hold - released her sophomore album! The NEEDTOBREATHE closed out last
Andrea Fantauzzi, from Lee’s Summit, plays Adira in a new WWII drama filmed in GIMME SHELTER A BRUTAL REALITY Kansas City. movie review by Phil Boatright Vanessa Hudgens shines in breakout performance with Local film company screens WWII film made in KC pro-life message Out of 1.6 million Jewish children locations across Kansas City. The locally In Gimme Shelter, a pregnant teenag - living in Europe at the based cast and crew came er flees her abusive mother in search of start of World War II, Andrea together after a successful her father, only to be rejected by her dad Cute little Vanessa Hudgens from only 11 percent sur - Fantauzzi crowd funding campaign and forced to survive on the streets until those Disney High School Musicals film 411 vived. A new film in May of 2013. Bradley J. a compassionate stranger offers a hopeful proves she has thespian chops. Shedding attempts to chronicle Lincoln and Irene alternative. any movie star vanity, she creates a real- STARS: Vanessa Hudgens, Rosario the plight of these chil - Delmonte raised $4,500, In recent years films like Juno have life person with her role as Apple (as in Dawson, Brendan Frazer, Ann Dowd. dren, many of whom through contributions, addressed the subject of an unexpected the apple of her father’s eye). The actress Roadside Attractions. were left to survive on for the making of the film. child, utilizing humor in order to make takes on her character and the facts of life RATING : PG-13 their own during the Using historical the subject matter of abortion palatable with truth and depth. She even goes so war. In the film "Adira", wardrobe, props and for Friday-night moviegoers. Therein lies far as to put on weight in order to believ - onetime prochoice thinker makes it even a young Jewish girl flees vehicles, the production the difference with Gimme Shelter. It’s ably resemble a pregnant teen. more penetrating. We see home video of from the grasp of the Gestapo and finds company transformed Kansas City into not an after-school TV special. It’s not In the recent “Stories We Tell”, a film - the moviemaker as a little girl spliced herself stranded on an abandoned farm. 1940’s Nazi Germany. lightweight. Nor does it give us a spoon - maker decides to shoot a documentary through the entire documentary. We also Adira, played by Lee’s Summit’s Andrea The event will showcase the growing ful of sugar to make the medicine go about her eccentric family. At one point learn that she has been productive, and Fantauzzi, has to learn to survive with “indie” film scene that has flourished in down. Rather, Gimme Shelter slaps us in the writer/director is told that her moth - we see her relating to loving family and only her faith and basic instincts keep - Kansas City. the face with brutal realities. er had not only considered aborting her, friends. The realization that she had been ing her alive, as she awaits her rescue. The screening will be held at 7:30 While the film doesn’t beat the view - but was in route to the clinic in order to a car-drive away from not being a part of The film chronicles the war and its p.m. on Feb. 6, at the Screenland struggles through the eyes of a lost child. Armour, 408 North Armour Rd., North er over the head with a proselytizing proceed with the termination. Suddenly, their lives haunts the production, per - This film was shot in part at the Kansas City. Tickets are $10 per person message, it does score points by suggest - she turned to her husband and said, “I haps negating any debate concerning a woman’s rights over those of the unborn. 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum, and can be purchased online at ing a need for spiritual intervention. A can’t do this.” Years later, the husband located in Westport, as well as in various www.hiddendistrict.net. person in the film who does pray for says to his moviemaking daughter, The same emotion hits us in the gut direction and help ultimately finds a pos - “Amazing how close we were to you when we see Gimme Shelter’s Apple itive resolve. Sadder examples indicate never existing. Almost enough to make holding her newborn. that those who don’t turn to God contin - you an anti-abortionist.” Riveting. A film every teenager ue to stumble in the dark. For that statement to come from a should see. And their parents! Leadership Journal Picks 2013's Best Books for Church Leaders Christian Newswire – Leadership Outer Life, books that engage and equip Thom S. Rainer and published by Journal, a ministry of Christianity Today, leaders practically for ministry. Broadman & Holman. Atwater shares that has announced its annual book awards - This year's winner in the Leader's Inner "one thing all Christians can be sure of is the editors' picks of the best books for pas - Life category is In Search of Deep Faith by that Jesus loved the church and was com - tors and church leaders from the last year. Jim Belcher,published by Intervarsity Press. mitted to the church. Thom Rainer has Each year Leadership Journal, "the pas - Contributing editor Paul Atwater states given us a simple tool that has the potential tor's magazine," helps busy church leaders Belcher's new book "...creates a love for to foster generations of health and produc - by recommending the books that are most courageous Christians of history, connects tive service in churches of every size and worthy of their time. The book awards are these discoveries to the challenges of today's denomination." chosen by a group of the publication's edi - world, and charts a course through the The full list of other highly-recom - tors in two categories: The Leader's Inner European continent that I’d love to trek." mended books can be found at Life, those books that encourage and nur - In the Leader's Outer Life category, this www.christianitytoday.com ture the leader's soul, and The Leader's year's winner is I Am a Church Member by 18 • February 2014 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice
Brewster Place celebrates 50 years of Caring Three Tips for Staying Healthy Over 50 YEAR-LONG CELEBRATION BEGINS (Family Features) – A healthy can decrease the risk of heart disease, With a gala dinner on January 18 at Brewster Place “is the first in the The Englers took their idea and lifestyle is necessary at any age, but for stroke, colon cancer, diabetes and high the Topeka Country Club, Brewster Middle West to offer these opportu - offer of land to their pastor, Rev. Ned those over 50, it’s especially impor - blood pressure. The Centers for Place kicked off a year-long celebra - nities to the ‘New Generation’ (per - Burr McKenney. Rev. McKenney took tant. As you age, your body changes, Disease Control and Prevention rec - tion of its 50th anniversary since it sons over 62).” the idea to other Congregational and your risk for health first opened its doors as a retirement The Congregational Home for churches in the area and by 1958, rep - problems increases. community. With live music playing, older citizens, better known as resentatives of four local Fortunately, there are over 130 people celebrated the orga - Brewster Place, began as a dream of Congregational churches were grant - three simple things you nization’s past and looked toward the Roy and Frances Engler. Frances’ eld - ed a corporate charter for The can do to lead a healthi - future with Brewster providing an erly aunt was experiencing difficulties Congregational Home. er and happier life. innovative retirement community, living alone and the couple couldn’t The first Executive Director, Mr. in-home support, rehabilitation serv - find a suitable place for her to live Nathan Barr, was hired in 1961 and Eat Heart Healthy ices and healthcare for an ever-grow - conveniently and comfortably. They by 1964 construction of the Main ing population of seniors in Topeka. both wondered why other churches Building was complete and the first If high blood pressure Back on May 17, 1964, a full page besides the Methodist church had not tenants arrived. Regardless of the cor - isn’t controlled through advertisement in the Topeka Capital- built homes for their seniors. One day porate title (The Congregational lifestyle changes and/or Journal invited people to “…inspect Roy Engler said to his wife, “Why Home), the community became medicine, it can lead to the beautiful and unique features of don’t we offer our church ten acres of known as Brewster Place, named after stroke, heart disease, eye Brewster Place, The Congregational our farm for a building site…maybe William Brewster (1567-1644), an problems and other Home.” The ad goes on to say that we could start something.” outstanding Congregationalist and serious health issues. one of the leaders of the Plymouth A great way to estab - Colony. lish a heart healthy diet By 1969 the Brewster Place medical is by reducing your facility doubled in size with construc - sodium intake, which tion of a second floor. Brewster con - may reduce the risk of tinued its growth by adding 38 living high blood pressure. units in 1972 – Brewster West. In Starting the day with a 1979, 38 more living units were con - low-sodium ready-to- structed including cottages and eat breakfast cereal apartments. (such as Shredded In more recent years, under the Wheat) is just one way leadership of Mr. David Beck who to choose a healthier lifestyle. became President/CEO in 1996, ommend those 65 years old an older, Brewster has continued its growth Enjoy Nutrient-Dense Foods who are generally fit, and have no lim - and service to the community by As you age, your body needs fewer iting health conditions, try to get: adding the Brewster Health Center, calories for energy – but still needs the • Two hours and 30 minutes (150 eight Townhomes, a Brewster at same amount of nutrients. It’s impor - minutes) of moderate-intensity aero - Home program for those not yet tant to make your calories count by bic activity, such as brisk walking or ready to relocate to Brewster Place, eating foods packed with good nutri - yoga, and and the Rehab Center at Brewster tion such as: • Muscle-strengthening activities Place. two or more days a week. Just this past month, St. Francis • Fruits and vegetables: Fresh, Family Medicine at Brewster Place canned, frozen – it doesn’t matter. You should consult your physician opened its doors, adding to the serv - Vegetables are loaded with vitamins or other health care professional ices provided on the Brewster Place and minerals your body needs. before making changes to your diet or campus to its residents as well as the • Protein: Add some variety to your exercise plan to determine what is wider community. diet with delicious protein sources right for your needs. “Today we are a nation looking for such as fish, beans and peas. In addition to taking up walking or answers and needing solutions for • Whole grains: The Dietary other exercise, joining group activities problems that loom, many of them Guidelines for Americans recom - or sports are great ways to keep mov - related to how we’re going to care for mends at least three servings of ing. the next ‘new generation,’ the baby whole-grain foods each day (16g per Taking care of your blood pressure, boomers,” says Mr. Beck. serving or 48g per day). enjoying healthy foods, and staying Ironically, the post-war baby boom active are three steps you can start ended the same year Brewster Place Get Moving taking today to help you get and stay was born. The boom started in 1946 Physical activity and regular exercise healthy for tomorrow. and 78 million people were born dur - ing the next 18 years. 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Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______February 2014 • 19 drive or simply feel uncomfortable SOCIAL SECURITY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS behind the wheel at night. Investigate change in his living arrangements transportation options in your area by Shawn Cole | SS Dist. Mgr. within 10 days. The change may affect so you can maintain an active social Question: I'm retired and the only his benefit amount. Also, we need his life, get medical care and shop for income I have is a monthly withdraw - correct address so we can send corre - necessities. You might find family al from an Individual Retirement spondence when needed, even if he members willing to take you to the Account (IRA). Are the IRA with - receives his payments electronically. What option is right for you? grocery store, friends who will drive drawals considered "earnings?" Could He can report the change by mail, (Family Features) – Most people you to social events, nearby bus they reduce my monthly Social phone or in person at a Social Security prefer to stay in their home or apart - routes, reduced fare taxis or senior Security benefits? office. Changes must be reported ment for as long as possible. The best transportation services offered by promptly or a penalty may be charged local agencies. Staying in your home Answer: No. We count only the way to make this a reality is to plan and held from future benefits. should not mean being cut off from wages you earn from a job or your net ahead of time to make the amenities in your home as safe and accessible as community activities you enjoy. profit if you're self-employed. Non- Question: If I retire at age 62, will I Finding new ways to get around, even work income such as pensions, annu - be eligible for Medicare? possible. It can be hard to imagine that tasks around the house that were after you are no longer driving, may ities, investment income, interest, cap - Answer: No. Medicare starts when Some health care services can be allow you to stay engaged and active. ital gains and other government bene - once done with ease can one day pose provided at home by trained profes - you reach 65. If you retire at 62, you a challenge. Anticipating the chal - After considering your options, fits are not counted and will not affect may be able to continue medical insur - sionals, such as occupational thera - your Social Security benefits. lenge and planning accordingly may pists, social workers or home health you may decide you can no longer ance coverage through your employer allow you to remain in your home for stay at home. If that is the case, there Question: I applied for Disability or purchase it from a private insurance nurses. Check with your insurance or an extended period of time. Often, health service to see what kind of cov - are many fine assisted living facilities benefits, but was denied. I’d like to company until you become eligible. with some minor modifications, your in Topeka that can offer a variety of appeal. Can I do it online? erage is available, although you may Question: My spouse died recently home can be adapted to help you stay have to cover some of these costs out living arrangements for you to con - Answer: Yes — in fact, the best way and my neighbor said my children and as long as possible even with some of pocket. If very specific conditions sider. You may find that the advan - to file a Social Security appeal is online. I might be eligible for survivors bene - loss of mobility. are met, Medicare will help pay for all tages to one of these arrangements Just go to www.socialsecurity.gov/dis - fits. Don’t I have to be retirement age Home Modifications or a portion of home health care. outweighs your desire to stay in your ability/appeal to appeal the decision. to receive benefits? home, and may even offer many Living at home longer may mean Transportation options you cannot get by staying at Question: It’s hard for me to get Answer: No. As a survivor, you can renovating a home to make it more Declining health often causes a home. Investigate all your options around because of my disability. Can I receive benefits at any age if you are car - accessible. This can include such things decline in independence and mobili - and choose the one that best fits the apply for disability benefits from ing for a child who is receiving Social as installing ramps to bypass stairs, ty. Many seniors lose the ability to lifestyle you desire. home? Security benefits and who is under age building a bedroom on the main floor, 16. Your children are eligible for sur - Answer: Yes — in fact, the best way placing grab bars in the shower, chang - vivors benefits through Social Security to apply for disability benefits is online. ing the height of kitchen countertops up to age 19 if they are unmarried and You can apply for benefits over the or making a bathroom safer and more attending elementary or secondary Internet at www.socialsecurity.gov/ accessible. Before you make home school full time. If you are not caring applyfordisability. modifications, you should evaluate for minor children, you would need to your current and future needs by going Question: My dad receives wait until age 60 (age 50 if disabled) to through your home room by room Supplemental Security Income (SSI) collect survivors benefits. and answering a series of questions to benefits. He soon will be coming to live For more information, visit our highlight where changes might be with me. Does he have to report the website at www.socialsecurity.gov or made. Several checklists are available to move to Social Security? call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 help you conduct this review. The Answer: Yes. He should report any (TTY 1-800-325-0778). National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modifications is a good place to start. Go to the center’s website at www.homemods.org and click on the link to the “Safety Checklist and Assessment Instrument.” Getting Help Keeping a house running smooth - ly requires a lot of hard work. If you are no longer able to keep up with the demands, you may need to hire someone to do laundry, buy gro - ceries, run errands, clean the house or perform any necessary repairs. Those who are unable to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as get - ting in and out of bed, walking, bathing, dressing, and eating, can often continue to stay at home with outside help. There are a number of services that can be brought in to assist with ADLs and other personal care. You can hire someone, such as a personal care aide or home health aide, to help you out a few hours a day or around the clock. 20 • February 2014 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice DO YOU HAVE A STORY IDEA FOR METRO VOICE SPORTS? E-mail us at [email protected] with your questions & suggestions!
Koyotes KARE for Topeka Years ago the Kansas Koyotes came nization’s fundraising campaign? up with the motto “We are here FOR Koyotes games are fun-filled group GOOD!” It was to inform the people of events. The football action, halftime Topeka that the team was going to be entertainment, and all the on-field con - around for many years to come. tests held during time-outs make for an Knowing the history of professional exciting night out with your family and sports franchises in the area this was a friends. necessary battle cry to instill faith in the The Kansas Koyotes are here to pro - Masahiro Tanaka, the highly touted ering he has never pitched in the major stability of the team. Now entering vide Topeka and NE Kansas with good, free agent pitcher from Japan who had leagues before? Last year, with the their 12th season it seems the motto has quality, football action and entertain - teams lining up to bid on his services, Japanese champion Rakuten Eagles, he finally reached an agreement with the was 24-0 and had an ERA of 1.27. I’m become a self-fulfilling prophecy. ment. But, their underlying goal, from New York Yankees. He said that he chose sure that he will be a good pitcher for But, there was another meaning the beginning, was to help Topekans the Yankees because they “appreciated the Yankees, but if anyone is expecting other than the longevity of the organi - and Kansans achieve a higher quality of him” the most of all of the teams that him to have those types of numbers this zation. There was, and still is, a deeper life and be a force “FOR GOOD” in the the community for all the teams’ benev - were in the running. year, they should probably have their meaning to the phrase “FOR GOOD!” community. The Koyotes KARE pro - olent endeavors in the future. To find By that, he means they offered him heads examined. It meant that the Koyotes wanted to gram is the newest piece of that puzzle. out more information about the the most dollar signs. 155 million of Anyone who follows the sport real - become a force “FOR GOOD” in the In fact, it is the first step toward creating Koyotes KARE program, KARE them to be exact. I think it’s quite izes that pitching is the currency of community, to use their resources to the Koyotes KARE Foundation. This Foundation, or the Koyotes team itself humorous when these athletes sign with baseball. You can never have enough enhance the quality of life for the peo - foundation will become the charitable contact Nick Baumgartner at (785) a team, regardless of the sport, that they and it is extremely difficult to come by. ple of Topeka and NE Kansas. To arm of the Kansas Koyotes and serve 383-4965. always seem to say something That’s why there are so many become, not just a championship foot - like that. They say things like mediocre pitchers that sign ball team, but a part of the fabric of the “tradition,” “family atmos - huge contracts. There are sever - community. Over the years the Koyotes phere,” “respect.” Another good al pitchers still on the free agent have held fundraisers, donated time, one is the fact that they have to market that have not signed yet money, tickets and other items to take care of their family. and I believe that everyone was almost every charitable organization in Just once I would like to hear waiting to see how the Tanaka the city. someone say, “Yeah, I signed deal went down. Now that it’s For the 2014 season the Koyotes have with this team because, quite frankly, done, I’m sure that pitchers will start to developed their Koyotes KARE they offered me a ridiculous amount of sign. It has already started to some fundraising program. Over the years money and I would have been a com - extent with Matt Garza signing with the many organizations have approached plete idiot to turn it down.” I know it’s Milwaukee Brewers for $50 million. the team to help them raise funds. not the politically correct thing to do, Why else would someone leave a con - Whether you are a church needing to but I would still enjoy hearing that. At tending team like Texas to play for the raise money to send your youth group least it would be the truth. Brewers? on a mission, or a school that wants to The Yankees have been on a free That leaves Ervin Santana and the buy new band uniforms or send their agent spending spree this offseason. I Royals to figure out what they’re going band to a bowl game, or the boys and know that they usually spend a lot of to do. The Royals have conceded that girls club that has had their budget cut money but this year they’ve taken it to a they will not be able to re-sign him, but and needs to raise money just to func - new level. They signed outfielders the closer they get to the start of the sea - tion on a normal level, the KARE pro - Jacoby Ellsbury, Carlos Beltran and son, Santana may find himself in need gram will work for you. Whatever your catcher Brian McCann. Including of a team and might be willing to re-join cause, whatever your need, the KARE Tanaka’s deal, they have now committed the Royals. program is a fun way to meet your $438 million to the four of them. That would be a big boost for the fundraising goals. The question of the hour is this, is team and it might get them over the The KARE program is meant to be Tanaka worth all of that money consid - hump, but I don’t expect that at all. an easy way for any group, school, church, sports team or other organiza - tion to raise funds for any project, camp, travel or other needs they may have. The beauty of this program is in its simplicity. The Koyotes have devoted 1,000 tick - ets for each of their six home games to the KARE program. The participating organization simply puts together a group night for one or more of the games and then sells tickets to their family and friends for this event. The regular price of a ticket is $16.00. The Koyotes will discount the tickets to $10.00 for the program and the partici - pating group keeps half the proceeds. It’s that simple. It’s that fun. The Koyotes have added a competi - tive element to this fundraiser. If a group sells more than 50 tickets to a game, then the Koyotes will award prizes to the top three fundraisers in your group. Also when a group sells more than 100 tickets then they get to keep an extra dollar ($1.00) per ticket sold. That’s six dollars a ticket. Plus, you get to come to a Koyotes home game and have a great time with family and friends! What could be easier than to ask your family and friends to attend a game with you and half of all the money for the tickets goes to your orga - Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______February 2014 • 21 10 financial tips for young people 4. Avoid consumer debt, especially cred - by Barry Case it cards. You will almost certainly spend Managing personal finances isn't always more if routinely using credit cards rather learned in school, and unfortunately, isn't than only spending money you already always learned at home either. Perhaps it is have. Instead of borrowing for things you because it seems too simple, beneath us to want, save ahead and buy only what you even have to talk about. Yet, managing per - can afford in cash. Instead of borrowing sonal finances well seems to elude many for college, actively seek out scholarships, people. They may find themselves making and combined with any assistance you get bad financial decisions, getting into debt from your family, work your way through. Humility, gratitude and contentment and falling further behind each month. 5. If or when you own a home, consider a Dear Justin, the risk of them counting on the income. Here are some simple suggestions for get - 15-year mortgage instead of 30-years. The DAVE I think there are three key factors when Here’s an example. We coach some fami - ting off to good start in life financially: payment on a 15-year mortgage will of it comes to teaching children of any age ly businesses at my company, and the best 1. Have a budget and live within it. course be quite a bit higher than on a 30- RAMSEY year mortgage, but you will pay significant - Financial author, about these concepts—humility, grati - family businesses are the ones that teach While having a budget may seem restric - ly less in interest over the life of the loan. radio host, televi - tude and contentment. In my mind, non-employee family members who tive, it actually gives you freedom - free - 6. Develop daily disciplines like Bible sion personality, humility is where gratitude comes from, receive money from the business—divi - dom to control your money rather than study, healthy eat - and motivational and gratitude leads to contentment. dends from the profits—never to live on your money con - trolling you. There ing, and exercise. speaker I’m generous to my adult children, but those dividends. I’ve seen lots of cases are lots of great You may ask what they have no sense of entitlement. That’s where someone will start living on the budgeting does this have to do view point due to their personal humility. They don’t business they don’t work in, and they resources available with finances. feel that I owe them anything, and they immediately start feeling entitled to the on-line and many Actually, quite a bit. already know that anyone who cops an money. are free. Here is a Disciplines in one Dear Dave, entitlement attitude gets cut off. You’re no The same principle applies in your sit - area tend to spill Do you have any advice for teaching link to a review of longer qualified for my generosity when uation. If someone starts saying, “Well, seven such budgeting sites: over into other areas of life, plus the Bible responsibility and generosity to adult you lose your gratitude. since mom and dad are paying for our http://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/Bud is loaded with financial wisdom. children and grandkids when it comes to You’ve got to spend time talking to kids daycare, we can use that money we would getingSites2010/1.html 7. As you get established, make money? about these things. Otherwise, you run have spent to buy a car.” That means 2. Make generosity a priority in your sure you have a will and have adequate Justin they’ve started counting on mom and budget. As counterintuitive as this may insurance coverage in place. dad’s generosity to live, and that’s a form seem from a secular perspective, there is a 8. Have written goals - You are far more of entitlement mentality. Biblical principal at work here that holds likely to be successful if you have a plan to None of our kids receive any kind of true. Whoever sows sparingly will also reap get there. financial help from us at all, unless they’re sparingly, and whoever sows generously 9. Invest in yourself - learning should be a lifetime endeavor and doesn't always already carrying their weight in their own will also reap generously. The rewards have to be in a formal classroom setting. It lives. That’s not being cold. It’s teaching reaped from a generous life extend far beyond just financial returns. can be as simple as reading several books responsibility and self-reliance. Now it 3. Make savings a priority in your budg - each year. By investing in yourself, you would be different if one of them devel - et. Savings doesn't usually just happen - it become more valuable to the marketplace oped a serious medical issue or some - needs to be planned. Save for specific goals increasing your earning power. thing like that. But the whole idea that (car, down-payment on a home, college, 10. Strive for balance in life, realizing mommy and daddy have lots of money, vacations, retirement, etc.) as well as for that life is not just about possessions. Keep and I can just get some from them? That unforeseen expenses. For retirement sav - 1 Timothy 6:17 in mind which instructs us doesn’t fly in our family. ings, take advantage of employer spon - not to put our hope in wealth, but to put You have to teach them character and sored retirement plans and Individual our hope in God, who richly provides us giving in order for them to be valid recip - Retirement Accounts. Start as early as pos - with everything for our enjoyment. ients. Plus, it’s all about the kids’ attitude. sible to take advantage of the power of Barry Case is CFO of Christian But you’ve got to talk about it often and compounding. Investors Financial communicate the value system out loud. The gifting and generosity are contingent upon the humility that leads to gratitude that leads to contentment. —Dave
ARE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS TAXABLE? If you’ve recently begun receiving Social Security benefits or plan to apply in the near future, you may be wondering this tax season: are Social Security benefits taxable? The short answer is: sometimes. Some people have to pay federal income taxes on their Social Security benefits. This usually hap - pens only if you have other substantial income (such as wages, self-employment, interest, divi - dends and other taxable income that must be reported on your tax return) in addition to your Social Security benefits. There is never a case when a person pays tax on more than 85 percent of his or her Social Security benefits, based on Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules. Now, let’s get down to the num - bers. If you file a federal tax return as an individual and your income is between $25,000 and $34,000, you may have to pay income tax on up to 50 per - cent of your benefits. If your income is more than $34,000, then up to 85 percent of your benefits may be taxable. If you are married and you file a joint return, and you and your spouse have a combined income that is between $32,000 and $44,000, you may have to pay income tax on up to 50 percent of your bene - fits. If your combined income is more than $44,000, then up to 85 percent of your benefits may be tax - able. 22 • February 2014 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice New Resident Church Guide Highland Heights Christian Church 5. FAIRLAWN CHURCH OF THE 10. LORD’S HOUSE CHURCH NAZARENE 300 SW Roosevelt, Topeka KS 66606 “Connecting to Christ, Church and Community” Pastor Marilyn Hahn McGinnis 730 SW Fairlawn Rd., Topeka, KS 10 a.m. Sunday (Non-traditional Service) (785)272-6322 • www.TheLawn.org See “About Us” at our website www.kawriverkeruv.com Gary Miller, Pastor Questions? [email protected] Sunday Worship 9:15 am & 10:50 am Sunday Youth Group 10:50am 12. BUCK CREEK COUNTRY CHURCH Adult & Children’s Sun. School 9:15 & 10:50am Meeting at Buck Creek School House 5 mi. east of Perry on Hwy 24, 13th & Phillips Rd. Sun. Eve Youth Activities 6pm Childrens Sunday School - 8:30 a.m. Worship Service - 9:00 a.m. 6. FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST Contacts: Logan Barnett 785-597-5498, 1912 SW Gage, Topeka, KS Scott Bond 423-0406, Jack Snavely 760-3513 272-0443 www.fsbctopeka.org 1. VICTORY CITY CHURCH Sunday Services: 13. WANAMAKER WOODS NAZARENE (formerly Victory Tabernacle) 8:30 AM Traditional Worship Serving Christ - Loving People Pastor Titus Terry 9:45 AM Bible study--all ages 3501 SW Wanamaker Rd 2622 SE 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66607 11 AM Contemporary Worship www.wwnaz.org 785-235-1748 • www.TopekaVictory.com 273-2248 • Dr. L.D. Holmes, Sr. Pastor Worship: Sun. 11am & Wed. 7pm 7. TOPEKA BAPTIST CHURCH Adult & Kids Alive Worship Sun. 9 & 11 am Sunday School 10 am, all ages 2. CHRISTIAN CAVALRY “Finding NEW LIFE in CHRIST” Sunday Worship 9:15 & 10:45am, 6pm 11am worship Osage City campus MINISTRIES INT. ~ Sunday School for all ages ~ 6pm Sun. Small Groups 6:30 P Teens Pastor Beaux Bryant Wed. 6:30 Teens, Discovery & small groups 3851 South St., Grantville, KS 66429 4500 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka ~ Youth & Children’s Programs ~ 1-800-673-3633 785-862-0988 Upward Sports: Seasonal Soccer, 17. HIGHLAND HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN 19. SEAMAN CONGREGATIONAL 21. HARVEST FAMILY FELLOWSHIP www.church4bikers.org www.topekabaptist.org Basketball, Cheerleading CHURCH CHURCH Meets at Hillcrest Community Ctr ~ Nursery care at all services ~ Sunday Services: 8:30 and 10:00 AM Independent Christ-Centered Bible Church 1800 SE 21st Street • 785-220-5418 3. TOPEKA BIBLE CHURCH 8. WANAMAKER ROAD 785-379-5642 2036 NW Taylor, Topeka, KS Pastor Rey Rodriguez Sun. Worship 10 am 1101 SW Mulvane St., Topeka BAPTIST CHURCH 14. FAMILY LIFE CHURCH - Nazarene Jars of Clay Children's Center now open 354-8777 • www.seamanchurch.com Sundays - 10:00 am www.topekaharvest.vpweb.com 785-234-5545 “Being and making disciples of Jesus Christ Taking registrations: 785-379-9098 Adult Sunday School - Sun. 9:30am Worship: 8:00 - 9:30 & 11am by the power of the Gospel, to the glory of God” 1211 NW 46th ST 2930 SE Tecumseh Road Nursery/Children’s Church/Small Groups Sunday Worship: 10:30am 22. NEW CITY LIFE CHURCH Sunday School & Bible Studies: 2700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka Tecumseh, Kansas 66542 5221 SW West Drive 9:30 & 11am (785) 272-9323 www. wrbctopeka.com Church office phone: 785 286-1889 Children's Sunday School: 10:30am We are moving forward in God’s Word... Youth group 1st & 3rd Sundays 4-6pm Topeka, Kansas 66606 www.discovertbc.com Traditional Sunday Worship 10:30am & 6pm Sunday Services - 10:00 am Sunday School 9am • Wed. Prayer 7pm with His passion...in our community! 18. SOUTHWEST CHRISTIAN Pastor Jack Belland CHURCH Pastor Kathy Jimerson 4. NORTHLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH 20. HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH 9. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 16. HOUSE OF THE LORD CHURCH 5747 SW Huntoon • 785-272-0564 23.EAST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 3102 NW Topeka Blvd., Topeka A Spirit-filled, Word-centered church Pastor Dale Stockburger 286-1204 310 E 8th St (E. US 56 Hwy) Contemporary Service 9:30 am 4425 S.E. 29th St., 379-9933. Overbrook, KS; 785-665-7117 2531 SE Wittenberg Rd., Topeka 801 NE Poplar St., Sunday Worship 10:45am & 6:00pm Wed. 6:15 pm: Children/Youth/ Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm Traditional Service 10:45 am Topeka, KS 66616 Adult programs Elvin Dillard, Senior Pastor AWANA Sunday at 5:45 p.m. Sunday School 9 am; Worship 10 am Wed. Prayer & Praise 7pm Youth Group (Teens) 3 pm Sunday 785-506-4594 See our website for info on our Worship Sun. 8:00, 9:30 & 11am 785-266-LOVE (5683) Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm www.northlandcctopeka.org www.gccinoverbrook.com Sunday Mornings: 10 am Worship Student Ministries & Kid City [email protected] J. Michael Borjon, Pastor and Junior Church for the kids www.esbcks.org
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