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by Sandy Barwick Eclipse chasers around the world ‘Bible Answer Man’ booted from Bott Radio know where they’ll be on August 21, Action came after Hanegraaff joined Orthodox Church Hank Hanegraaff, 2017. by Stan Zaimov before Hanegraaff joined the show in 1989. known as the On that day, the continental with addtional research by Dwight Widaman "We live in strategic times," Bott told BP. Bible Answer Man United States will experience a coast- According to an email announcement to-coast total solar eclipse, starting in The “Bible Answer Man” radio show pro - from BRN, the "Bible Answer Man" is being Oregon, through Wyoming, north - gram with Hank Hanegraaff has been replaced by new late-afternoon program - eastern Kansas, Missouri to South removed from Bott Radio Network (BRN) ming featuring various evangelical pastors, Carolina. The central path runs over concerns regarding biblical accuracy, fol - such as Jack Graham of Prestonwood Baptist through a dozen states, though every lowing Hanegraaff's conversion into the Church in Plano, Texas. continental state will see at least a par - Eastern Orthodox Church. BRN says on its website that it operates tial eclipse. At the point of greatest "We want to make sure that our listeners over 100 broadcast signals with a combined duration in rural Illinois, the total know that the programming that we have on coverage of 51 million people in 15 states, eclipse will last 2 minutes and 40 sec - Bott Radio Network is thoroughly biblical," offering "family quality Christian program - onds. said BRN President Rich Bott, a member of ming 24 hours a day." The "Bible Answer In fact, the northern half of the Lenexa Baptist Church and son of Bott Radio Man" page could no longer be found on the Kansas City metro will be in the Network founder Dick and Shirley Bott. BRN website. path–an area roughly north of I-70 BRN had reportedly been broadcasting It was recently confirmed that Hanegraaff, n Please see ECLIPSE page 3 the "Bible Answer Man" since the 1980s, even n Please see BIBLE ANSWER MAN page 7 2 • May 2017 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Life Lessons From a Little One Boutique opens to huge crowds bye. We hear the NEW UPSCALE RESALE SHOP IS A “WORK OF ART” ETERNAL CELEBRATION repetitive words intended to bring by Jessica S. Hosman The Grand Opening of the TRM that tell the story of the comfort telling us Countless prayers had been ushered Boutique on the Boulevard on April 22 building that houses that our loved one up over the past several months for three saw huge crowds eager to experience the the boutique. Those is in a better place, loved ones battling differing forms of no longer suffer - new venue for upscale retail. displays show the Jessica Hosman serious illness. Whenever an opportunity ing and that we'll The Boutique, 3400 SW Topeka Blvd., structure was the home for prayer would arise, Zechariah would see them again. However, when faced is the latest venture of Topeka Rescue of a dairy barn from never cease to mention each name, with the reality of such an event, our ears 1874 to 1920, a always believing for miraculous turn - can become deaf to the truth that lies country club from around and asking daily if it came. I was behind those familiar phrases. Instead, 1920 to 1941, a hesitant when the day arrived that one we mourn and focus on our loss, often nightclub from had lost the earthly battle. It was the first minimizing their gain. I'm by no means 1943 to 1953, a time my little one had suggesting that grief furniture store from 1953 to 1988, and get training that will help them as been exposed to death should not be commercial offices from 1990 to they look for jobs in the community. and it was not a conver - expressed… God 1999, and businesses called Gallery All sales from the Boutique support sation I was prepared gave us human hearts Classic from 1999 to 2011 and TRM Ministries. Rene Johnson, Director for. with strong emotions “Simply Amish” from 2011 to 2016. of Retail Services for TRM Ministries, I prayed for the that naturally mourn TRM Boutique on the Boulevard said that each dollar spent at the TRM words and asked the and seasons of sor - is also a job training/Intern site for Boutique on the Boulevard pays for seven meals for the homeless. Lord to go before me, row will occur. several TRM ministries. These areas preparing my son's However, when our include Hi-Crest NET, Servants In To volunteer to help with the bou - tique’s operations, call the rescue mis - precious heart and mindset is focused on Training and Career Readiness somehow minimizing Jesus, our relation - Mission Ministries. The Boutique has Education. Individuals working with sion’s volunteer services at (785) 354- 1744, extension 393, or email the confusion and ship with Him, His quality used clothing, furniture, jewelry, these ministry areas will learn job skills doubt I feared would volunteer@trmon - goodness and the cel - books and miscellaneous house - arise. After playing and line.org. ebration we will one hold items at affordable prices. replaying various sce - All items donated day experience as we Antiques and unique treasures are narios of how the conversation might go, help TRM Ministries eternally dance in jubilation with Him, also part of the charm, and are I invited my boy to snuggle up next to me care for and provide circumstances around us begin to look priced at market value. on the couch so I could share the news. I different. Rather than receiving the blow services to people in As shoppers stroll through the don't remember the exact words I landed of loss as a means of defeat, we see it as need within the com - Boutique they will have the oppor - upon, but I'll never forget his reaction. victory and rejoice for the one who final - munity and sur - tunity to read about the unique Rather than the anticipated tears and ly attained the ultimate goal we hope for rounding area. history of the building. Also, the sorrow, questioning and doubt I was throughout our lives. Donations can be showroom floor is a work of art, instead met with elation and joy. A huge Zechariah knows a goodbye on earth taken to the showing that "Thrifty" can look smile lit up his face as he exclaimed, "Yay! is not a final farewell for those loved ones Distribution Center excellent. That means he's with Jesus now!" I was walking with Jesus. Instead, he looks for - at 401 NW Norris, 8 The shop also includes displays shocked. But he was right. While a life ward to the day when he not only a.m. to 3:30 p.m. would be missed here on earth, that life embraces the warm, tender embrace of Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to was now spent with the One who Jesus; but also the hugs and fellowship of Noon on Saturdays. Zechariah daily asks in prayer to return those who arrived before him and have Normal hours for the Boutique are so "we can be with You forever." For him, already been experiencing the same. I Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 the thought of tears and shaken faith did - want that same mindset – to automati - n't even come to mind. Instead, he was cally first see through eyes of joy knowing excited for the one who had obtained his there's hope which lies ahead no matter final prize and was confused of why any - what. My natural tendency may be to one would not feel the same. look and feel down when gripped with It's hard not to mourn when someone loss, but my son is teaching me to look dear to us goes from this life to the next. up, to remember the real hope which lies Whether the circumstances are instanta - ahead through Jesus, and daily anticipate neous and filled with shock, or slow and that great celebration I'll one day have painful, it's just never easy to say good - with Him.

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Walk-in title services shifting to Kansas Vehicle Title Services Co. Walk-in services for title processing at the Kansas Division of Vehicles is moving to the Kansas Vehicle Title Services Company starting May 1. As part of the move, the division will no longer offer in-person service at its office in Topeka. Instead, walk-in public services such as same-day processing for Etitles and duplicate titles will be offered by KVTSC. The company’s office is located at 2127 S.W. 37th St., Topeka. The offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. KVTSC is a private company that has been handling title processing for motor vehicles dealers, auto auctions and title service companies since January 2016. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______May 2017 • 3 Ugandan Kids Choir coming to Topeka The children in the Ugandan Kids 10 children, ages 8-12, who were chosen back to boarding school or back to live Barry Feaker to speak Choir are known for their musical tal - to embark on a journey of epic propor - with their family or guardians. The ents and their joyful performances. tions to bring African song and dance to children all come from different back - at C5-Alive Luncheon They sing traditional African songs, the people of America. Equipped with grounds, some have lost both their par - Barry Feaker, Executive Director of appointment to these precious neigh - play authentic African instruments, and nothing more than songs in their hearts ents and some are fortunate enough to Topeka Rescue Mission, will be the bors of ours who had suffered so dance in their colorful African attire. and dance moves in their heads, they still have a family. Regardless of if they featured speaker at the C5-Alive much for so long. It is with great joy in The Choir is a ministry of Childcare travel across vast seas and mountain have family or not these children are all “POWER” Luncheon May 11, from my heart I now recall the day, about Worldwide, which has been devoted to tops to arrive at our shores. selected because they are in need of a 11:30 am to 1 pm, at the NET Reach one year later, the same lady came up empowering children in the developing Their journey began with about 5 hand up in life. Center, in the former Avondale East world since 1981. Childcare Worldwide months in training in Uganda before The concert will be 10:30 a.m. on Elementary School located at 455 SE serves children in nine developing the tour starts. The tour routes rotate Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Highland Park Golf Park Blvd., just off Adams St, a countries by taking care of their physi - around to different regions of the United Methodist Church, 2914 S E few blocks south of 29th St. cal, spiritual, and educational needs. United States. The tour is 11 months Michigan. Call the Church Office, Ph. Feaker will talk about the services Their story begins – There once were long. After the tour the children will go 785-266-6555 for more information. offered by TRM Ministries, including NET Reach and the new Boutique on the Boulevard, and how Christian leadership in Topeka makes it possible ECLIPSE to do the impossible. continued from page 1 NET Reach – Neighborhood Empowerment and Transformation – including Gladstone, Liberty, is a division of the Topeka Rescue Independence and areas north. In this Mission (TRM) that was established area the eclipse will begin before 1 p.m. in 2013 in the former Avondale East The last coast-to-coast total solar Elementary School located in the Hi- eclipse occurred in 1918. Court Priday, Crest West neighborhood. NET Reach the proprietor of a Madras, Ore., inn, said addresses the quality of life in a chal - to me with tears in her eyes as she it has been booked solid since 2012: lenged neighborhood where many threw her arms around me and said, have endured decades of high crime, ‘You stayed, you didn’t leave!’ high gang involvement, high percent - “So now, more than four years Look to the skies ages of domestic violence and high later, we have seen the beginnings of infant mortality rates. Many families transformation in a neighborhood between 12:45 & also suffer from generational poverty, once forgotten, where neighbors felt unemployment, chronic substance isolated from the rest of the city, as 1pm on Aug. 21 abuse as well as living in isolation well as each other. Neighbors once “There isn’t a hotel vacancy within a within dilapidated former military afraid to come out at night, now three-hour radius.” Kayce Telles, a hotel housing. When TRM realized the beginning to feel safe and connected representative in St. Joseph, Mo., received far away as France, Italy, and Japan.To promoting the eclipse on their websites, growing number of families recycling to each other and to others outside the first room request for eclipse week - boost tourism, savvy city chambers of advertising eclipse-themed festivals and into homelessness and the potential their neighborhood. A neighborhood end in 2013. She has taken calls from as commerce located along the path are events with a countdown clock to August need for more space in the shelter, showing the signs of hope. A neigh - 21. TRM invested resources into a neigh - borhood daring to dream.” Sleeping under the stars is another borhood outreach division to “Bring NET Reach in Hi-Crest is an exam - ,ŽƐƚĞĚsŽŝĐĞ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞ,ŝŐŚ^ƉĞĞĚ/ŶƚĞƌŶĞƚ popular—and economical—option for help and hope to neighborhoods ple of how TRM Ministries is offering through empowerment and transfor - what Feaker calls “a little bit of what hŶŝĮĞĚŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ eclipse weekend. Kansas City hotels are seeing increased mation.” This was an effort to address love looks like, from Heaven to the 0RYLQJEEXVLQHVVLLQWRWWKH reservations during that time but for the homelessness from the ground up, streets… those who are making a dif - biggest increase in eclipse tourism you and not just responding to increased ference, one person at a time.” VWFFHQWXU\ need to head out west. Casper, Wyo., a needs at the end of the cycle. RQHFFXVWRPHUDDWDDWWLPH town of 60,000, is expected to swell to NET Reach was designed to be rela - The cost to attend the luncheon is WĂƵůDŽƐĞůĞLJ over 100,000 people on eclipse weekend. tional in understanding the needs of $10 for C5Alive members and first- ^ĞŶŝŽƌdžĞĐƵƟǀĞĐĐŽƵŶƚDĂŶĂŐĞƌ Morris Carter, who leads a wagon train the people and the Hi-Crest neighbor - time guests who RSVP, and $12 at the tour, warns August tourists, “They’re hood in which they live. Mentors door. Non-members and other guests ǁǁǁ͘ŐŝĂŶƚĐŽŵŵ͘ĐŽŵ going to have a tough time if they don’t model healthy relationships and are pay $15. C5 luncheons are open to the ϭ-ϳϴϱ-ϯϲϮ-ϯϯϯϯ get on it soon.” Jay Ryan, a former astron - equipped to walk alongside individu - public and everyone is welcome to omy teacher and avid sky watcher, has als and families to empower them to attend, organizers said. RSVPs and been anticipating this event for 47 years, move forward toward dreams and inquiries can be sent to since as a young boy he missed seeing the goals. [email protected]. solar eclipse that skirted the eastern NET Reach strengthens relation - C5Alive is dedicated to developing United States in March 1970. ships through advocacy as their needs and uniting Christian Leadership in He’s arranged to travel eight hours to a are identified and understood. the community, involving businesses, Tennessee farm to have the best view Community collaborations and part - non-profits and churches. within the narrow path of totality. While nerships respond and are developed The June luncheon will be held June there, he will lead an educational pro - based on the barriers and needs of 8, featuring Gabriel O’Shea, Executive gram for a group of homeschool families. those within the NET Reach program. Director of FORGE , an organization Ryan hopes that many will come to Community leaders, churches, city, dedicated to economic development know Christ after witnessing God’s invis - county, social service agencies and and geared to recruit, retain and train ible power in such a visible way. “Only with the love of supportive mentors, young talent for Topeka. He will speak the Lord can stir the individual heart,” he work together to help restore families about leadership development and says, “but a total solar eclipse is known to to dream of a new future and a hope opportunities in Topeka. be a personal, emotional event.” Author for tomorrow. In addition to monthly “POWER” James Fenimore Cooper in 1806 wrote Feaker reminisced about how the luncheons held on the second after experiencing a total solar eclipse, NET Reach program has progressed: Thursday of each month, C5 also “Never have I beheld any spectacle which “I remember earlier on, one dear hosts periodic business fairs and other so plainly manifested the majesty of the lady who had lived in Hi-Crest for events, including EasterFest. Creator.” many years coming up to me with a The luncheons are held in different Eclipse watchers should book accom - bit of a grin on her face saying, ‘You locations around the Capital City each modations if necessary, leave early—traf - won’t stay. Others like you have tried month. C5 members may also spon - fic is expected to be heavy on inter - this before and they left. You all will be sor luncheons and other events as a states—and don’t forget protective eye - gone in a year. You won’t stay!’ way to promote their organizations. wear to prevent retina damage. “I was determined at that moment; For more information about C5, go Ryan suggests, “If you’re in the path, we must stay and not be one more dis - to C5Alive.org. invite someone over.” 4 • May 2017 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

Abbey Brown is the New Event Venue Provides Rustic Elegance Managing Director If you are looking for an elegant and 2016 by Connie and Steve Brown, of Brown, is the Managing Director, and charming Topeka event center, the Topeka, with the goal to create a place remembers growing up living only 15 Brownstone could be for you. The new of celebration for the community to minutes from the historic building, and venue, slated for a June 11 Grand enjoy. Both owners were born and driving by it many, many times. Opening, provides premier amenities, raised in the Topeka area. Steve, presi - “It’s been part of our lives for a long personal dent of Piping Contractors of Kansas time,” she said. coordina - Inc., drove by the property daily on his Extensive renovation of the barn, tion, cere - way to work, and he couldn’t resist which was most recently known as mony pack - when it came up for sale. Connie and Brickyard Barn Inn, began in summer ages, bridal her family have attended First Christian of 2016. The new-and-improved event lounges and Church of Topeka for their entire lives. venue will include a limestone patio historic Her niece just planted a church church with outdoor fireplace, limestone tables architecture (Refuge Christian Church) in Eudora, and benches, TV, outdoor speakers and that is sec - KS and that has been inspiring to the beautiful landscaping and decks creat - ond to none. The latest additions in rest of the family, she said. ing the ideal setting for outdoor events technology also make it a premier place “We would love to be able to rent out and weddings. for business meetings, with a glassed-in conference room and breakout rooms. “We wanted to create a venue where people can celebrate their life events together, in a space they are proud of,” said co-owner Connie Brown. “We worked very closely with brides and businesses around the area to ensure we were creating a space that meets their needs and would be flexible enough to accommodate each unique vision.” The Brownstone, 4020 NW 25th Street, has a rich architectural history, being originally designed by Kansas State Architecture students in 1927 as a dairy barn. The venue, which sits on five acres of land, has lived through the Topeka flood of 1951 and reinvented itself multiple times through family the venue for church planters to hold The original structure was gutted homes, small businesses and a bed and services on Sunday mornings or for down to the original supporting beams, breakfast. other events,” she said. and will provide 2,400 square feet of The barn was purchased in early The Browns’ daughter, Abbey open area which can hold up to 200 people for receptions, weddings, and corporate events. The original salt- glazed block silo was also retained, and

The silo is used as a circular bar will feature a circular bar on the main floor and be used as a wine cellar on the basement floor. The first floor will include advanced technology and meeting space for corporate events, retreats and much more. Separate rooms and a bathroom give brides and their wedding parties a two- story area to use as a place to prepare and spend time before the ceremony. The groom’s quarters also has a lounge COUNSELING area with a restroom, shower and space YOU CAN TRUST for a buffet and TV. Areas of expertise: “We’re bringing in two 5-foot chan - deliers for the main event space,” Abbey • Marriage & Relationships said. A chandelier will also hang from • Depression • Addictions the top of the silo over the bar. • Anxiety • Grief-Loss The grounds also allow for a mod - • Adoption • Foster Care ern, new catering kitchen and plenty of parking, with handicap access. The Brownstone is already taking reservations for events. For information go to www.thebrownstonetopeka.com, or visit their Facebook page. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______May 2017 • 5

Collections and creditors operating procedure when someone has defaulted on a loan. Dear Dave, My advice would be to accept the We were very late on one of our credit deal they’ve offered that makes the most card bills, and now it has been turned sense for you and your current financial over to a collection agency. The collec - situation. It’ll ding your credit report, What will won’t work DAVE tion company has offered us three or and show a settlement on the defaulted credit card, but that’s not the end of the Dear Dave, Dear Maria, RAMSEY four different payment options. Does Financial author, the original creditor accept the agree - world. There’s already a mark against When it comes to making a will, would No, getting a secured credit card is not a you for it being turned over to collec - radio host, television ment, too, if we accept one of the collec - it suffice to sit down and write it all out good idea. 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It’s pretty much standard from state to state, and some states may Number two, you can get a home unknown is always scarier than the not look upon a document like that as mortgage with no credit score through known, so facing the bills and cutting being official under law. Some even a manual underwriting. Just make sure that stack in half right off the bat will require witnesses, and a notary might you have a good, long history of paying help reduce a lot of your initial anxiety. Looking for Work May Impact Your Taxes not be good enough. other things, like your rent and utilities Next, let’s start a debt snowball. List If you’re trying to save money by on time. 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Please don’t try to Fighting fear food, utilities, house payments and new job: your adjusted gross income. do this yourself, Joyce. I’ve run into so transportation. When it comes to your • Same Occupation. Your expenses • Premium Tax Credit. If you receive many families who, in the midst of Dear Dave, debts, pay as much as you can on the must be for a job search in your current advance payments of the premium tax grieving the loss of a loved one, were After listening to your show, I want to smallest one while making minimum line of work . You can't deduct expens - credit, it is important that you report handed a handwritten piece of paper try to get control of my finances, but payments on all the others. es for a job search in a new occupation. changes in circumstances - such as that wouldn’t hold up in court. That I’m afraid to open up the bills. I make You can do this, Gail. If you’ll follow • Resume Costs. You can deduct the changes in your income, a change in kind of thing just adds more stress to an about $60,000 a year, but it’s a real my plan, I think you’ll see improvement cost of preparing and mailing your eligibility for other coverage, or a already heartbreaking situation. struggle just to keep my head above in several areas of your life and you’ll resume. change of address - to your Health —Dave water financially. My checking account feel good about the progress you’re • Travel Expenses. If you travel to Insurance Marketplace. Advance pay - is always overdrawn, and I don’t know making, too! look for a new job, you may be able to ments are paid directly to your insur - Not ready for a house where to start in catching up. Can you —Dave deduct the cost of the trip. To deduct ance company and lower the out-of- help? the cost of the travel to and from the pocket cost for your health insurance Dear Dave, Gail Use an insurance broker area, the trip must be mainly to look for premiums. 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The Necessity in War age citizen who supported the South. War is cruelty. There is There would be no apologies for what he no use trying to reform it. did, neither should he. “War is hell,” General Sherman remarked. The crueler it is, the His actions, though cruel and destruc - tive, were necessary to end the War, free MANAGING EDITOR sooner it will be over. the slaves, and reunite this country. - William Tecumseh Lee Sherman understood war at best was a Hartman Sherman necessary evil; but when fought, it must be [email protected] seen to its bitter end. History needed to be repeated. The by George Ismael Feliu Japanese fought the war with religious ASSISTANT EDITORS My aim, then, was to whip the rebels, to fanaticism. They were Kamikaze, “the Nick Hartman, Dwight Widaman humble their pride, to follow them to their Divine Wind.” inmost recesses, and make them fear and Compassion was for the weak. American lives. The bomb ended the war. ourselves and not those who attacked us. ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS dread us. Fear is the beginning of wisdom. Surrender was for the unworthy. Death The cost was worth it. Since the fall of Saddam Hussein, our - William Tecumseh Sherman was preferable to defeat. This was their Time passed. An old fanaticism leaders have sought to talk with our ene - Paige Eckhoff 785-414-0785 doctrine. returned from the ashes of a fallen enemy. mies which has not led to their defeat or [email protected] Lincoln finally had the generals he Like the suicide bombers of today, the This time the enemy was the terrorism peace, but an emboldening and strength - needed. These men knew what it took to Japanese would sacrifice their lives with born of Islam. The Jihad was against all ening of our enemies while weakening our DeShannon Davinci win and were willing to do it. These men the hope of killing as many Americans as those who refused to surrender, convert, strength. Despite warning that an early 773-964-2046 were Grant and Sherman. possible. The Pacific Front had become a or be enslaved by the tenants of a madman exit from Iraq would lead to a vacuum [email protected] For generations, the Plantation owners war of Attrition. Which side had the most long gone. where our enemies can step back in, we owned the Democrat Party; and the men to sacrifice before the other side sur - Again our Nation faced a fanatical sect left. ISIS came in. Lee Hartman Democrat Party owned the schools, the rendered? who would do anything to take control of They conquer. They enslave. They mur - 785-640-6399; [email protected] pulpits, the media, and the government in Every step taken, every inch gained by every aspect of our lives. At first, we der. They rape. They mutilate. They glory the South. This war to free the enslaved the Allied Powers was paid for with responded correctly with war. We were in all the above and take sick pleasure in NEWS & FEATURES could only end in victory if the North was American and Japanese blood. The winning the war. killing any who do not capitulate to their Jessica Hosman, Carolyn Cogswell, John willing to do whatever it took to break the Japanese were as relentless as they were A complicit media along with a band of beliefs. Our lack of will to wage war prop - Potter, Rob Mooney, Phil Boatwright, Marie South. cruel. The war would probably end in the power hungry politicians betrayed us as erly has allowed all this suffering to occur. Asner, Kharissa Forte, Alan Goforth, Leilani Sherman’s March, the reason why fel - genocide of one nation or the other. they sought to undermine not only the So the MOAB strike occurred. The first Haywood, Dwight Widaman, Lee Hartman low Southerner General Sherman was so The solution was the atomic bomb. The morale of our troops but our nation. They response by too many is decry the horror hated in the South, was integral in that vic - atomic bomb with two strikes obliterated LAYOUT & DESIGN drove home the number of casualties we of all those who suffered from its impact. tory. The North burned everything in the Divine Wind. It broke the spirit and gained with each day of battle never Many of these same people said little to Joe Boothe, Lee Hartman, Dwight Widaman their path who showed resistance on their the will of Japan. revealing how little a price was paid com - nothing at the atrocities caused by ISIS. way to the sea. We called that collateral They unconditionally surrendered. The pared to past generations at war. They The sad fact is if such a strike happened Metro Voice is published monthly and serves the communities of Topeka, Lawrence, damage. There could be no other choice. war ended. The Allies won. sought every avenue to shed our actions in when ISIS was making its first moves, ISIS Manhattan and other communities in NE It was cruel. It was merciless. It was nec - Some would cry that the bomb was too the darkest of light for political gain and would be no more. Kansas. It is available primarily by bulk and essary. extreme a measure. The cost was too great. favor. The argument has been made that it subscription distribution to over 500 locations, Sherman understood that the only way We should never had dropped it. In 2008, we traded a President who had will be used as a recruiting tool. ISIS ter - including grocery stores, churches, schools, to break the spirit and the will of the South The bomb saved Japan from oblitera - long ago lost the nerve and stomach to fin - rorized Iraq for many years torturing and restaurants, bookstores, libraries, businesses and other retail outlets. Yearly subscriptions was to make the war very real to the aver - tion. 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And the college graduating class adventure, a desire to question, being Recall the people that helped you should be much higher because near - at the peak of energy and strength, liv - Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______May 2017 • 7 BIBLE ANSWER MAN essentials of the historic Christian faith as I have ever been," he argued in an By Bob Weeks | WichitaLiberty.org continued from page 1 Lessons from Kansas tax reform April 10 broadcast. What can the rest of the nation learn sector activity: “… it is clear to most On the 2012 plan, was it all for business who is also the president and chairman of Hanegraaff, who believes many from our experience in Kansas? Come to observers of state policy at this point pass-throughs, or for everyone? “Enacted the Christian Research Institute, celebrat - Christians today are consumeristic and think of it, why haven’t we learned much? Kansas was, and continues to be, a flash - an estimated $4.5 billion in tax relief over ed confirmation on Palm Sunday at Saint go to church to see what they can get out Economists from American Legislative point in debates about state tax policy. five years, about 80 percent of which was Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church in of it, explained that he was inspired to Exchange Council have looked at Kansas That flashpoint has served as something for individuals and 20 percent for busi - Charlotte, North Carolina. attend an Orthodox Church over two and derived some lessons from our state’s of a proxy war between big government ness pass-through income.” Some, such as Rod Dreher, an years ago after he saw how deeply in love struggle with tax reform. The document is advocates and those who would prefer to We have to remember the failure of the Orthodox Christian and author of the Christians in China were with the Lord. titled Lessons from Kansas: A Behind the shrink the size and scope of state govern - legislative process in 2012 and the next New York Times best-selling book The "While truth matters, life matters Scenes Look at America’s Most Discussed ment.” year: “It is important to note at this point Benedict Option, says that the news of more," a man told him. He realized that Tax Reform Effort. A few remarks and While taxes were cut, the state failed to that the revenue increasing offsets includ - Hanegraaff joining the Orthodox Church it was not just about knowing Jesus quotations: make the other needed reform: “Spending ed in the 2013 tax plan were nowhere near Christ, but also experiencing It may be difficult for us in Kansas to reductions necessary to implement the as comprehensive as the revenue raising is "astounding." “People are the resurrected Jesus Christ see how the rest of the country views our plan were eschewed in favor of other tax offsets in Governor Brownback’s original "Many evangelicals seek and he is now more in love state. But it’s all about the struggle increases, making any honest judgement 2012 tax reform proposal. It was this dis - the early church; well here it posting this between those who want more govern - of the original plan’s success or failure crepancy in revenue raising offsets and is, in Orthodoxy," Dreher notion that with Jesus than ever before. ment, and those who want more private impossible.” said. "People are posting this n Please see TAX REFORM page 23 "I am sure some will be somehow notion that somehow or scandalized by Hanegraaff's or other I’ve other I've walked away from the faith and am no longer a n conversion, but I hope at least walked CONTINUED from previous page Christian," he said in the fol - today’s world” (elephants) “and enormous some will wonder how some - away from killing many. Many joined them just creatures from the past” (dinosaurs). That one as knowledgeable about lowing day's broadcast. "Look, my views have been because they don’t want to be their vic - letters supposedly takes you back 165 million years the Bible as Hank could con - the faith vert to Orthodoxy, and go to codified in 20 books, and my tims. to the Mesozoic Era, when they say dinosaurs and am no The Middle East is not America. There, a divine liturgy to taste and views have not changed." emails roamed the earth. strength dictates what is lawful not moral - DEAR EDITOR, see what it's like." longer a Philip Roberts, director ity. In the Middle East, those who want to Problem with that Mesozoic Era time peri - Others, such as Ken Ham Christian...” for international theological talk things out are weak and deserving of Connect the tax dots… od, and others, is that a human being and his Answers in Genesis education with the Global destruction (Israel). If you give them what Border adjusting taxation, bring home assigned each layer of rock the time they ministry, warned about the points on Ministries Foundation in Tennessee, they ask for, their response is to ask for offshore capital, make tax evasion very dif - were formed, and completely ignored the which Eastern Orthodoxy differs from suggested that the conversion of the more. If you give them more than what ficult, reduce illegal immigrants, end IRS cor - Creator who was there and formed it. God, evangelicalism. "Bible Answer Man" has raised questions they ask for, they will simply walk away ruption and annual tax filing, help most the the Creator, spoke it into being, out of invis - "Many years of missionary work in in the evangelical world, however. and use it for propaganda against us (ex. impoverished, reduce crony capitalism, rev - ible particles, called atoms, and held togeth - Eastern Europe and Russia have led me to "Of course, the roots of Eastern Palestine). enue neutral tax change, stimulus for jobs er by His Word. conclude that the gospel is not often pro - Orthodox theology go back centuries -- even to the ancient creeds, councils and Others argue that it is not the Christian and economy and returning power to the According to “The Word of God,” time claimed in the Orthodox Church. Church services are ritualistic exercises that focus church theologians," Roberts said. thing to do. As Christians we are to love people. started only a few thousand years ago. God our enemies as ourselves. We did that with on the icons and the sacraments," Dr. D. "The problem is what has happened All of these dots are connected with one declared the first earthly day after He lit up Japan after we defeated them. We helped Trent Hyatt wrote in a chapter for since then in terms of revisions and make Japan a prosperous nation. We can solution, the FAIRtax bill HR 25 and S 18 the Sun, creating night and day, because of Answers in Genesis' World Religions and interpretations in Eastern Orthodox only do that with all these nations after we Learn more about real/true tax reform, the earth’s 24-hour rotation. God invented Cults book series. thinking by eastern mystical thinkers" have won but not before. join the cause and contribute at bigsolu - time. "It is all too easy to trust in those sacra - involving "the biblical doctrines of God, In the war, the Bible is quite ruthless. tion.org, fairtax.org and #FAIRtax. At that time Earth was uninhabitable, fully ments to save one and on the icons to Adam, humankind, sin and salvation." God commanded Israel to conquer and covered by water, and THERE WAS NO LIFE! sanctify one rather than in the finished Roberts challenged Orthodoxy's destroy their enemies in Palestine. Israel Paul Livingston On the subsequent five days God caused work of Christ on the Cross in our claim to be the "early church" and to rep - disobeyed, and God judged them with the land to rise, creating dry land, created all behalf," he argued. resent "the faith of Peter and Paul," and nations that Israel did not destroy. forms of vegetation, trees, and other things Others point out that even in said that while it has roots in the ancient church, its ceremonies and theology God commanded Saul to utterly oblit - DEAR EDITOR, to sustain life. From the dust of the earth He American Evangelicalism the proclama - tion of the Gospel often takes a back seat have developed gradually throughout erate Agag. “To obey is better than sacri - formed all animals and Man and gave them fice.” Saul’s failure would lead to the Two separate events show’s how unbe - to political expression or programming the centuries. life, including the infamous dinosaurs (prob - Agagites nearly exterminating the Jews lieving of God’s Word, Mankind has become. that seeks to serve the cultural needs of Yet Stetzer says many denominations ably the behemoth referred to by God in Job during the Persian Empire. Both used the-time-figure 165 million years. communities rather than the spiritual. attempt to link their current traditions 40:15-19). God’s final battle plan is found in The first showed NASA’s gold plated Ed Stetzer, executive director of to antiquity. God made Dinosaurs and Man on the 6th Revelation. All his enemies will be cast satellite dish that supposedly will go into LifeWay Research, writing for “It is a common thing for denomina - day of creation. Now Man questions the tions to trace themselves back to the ear - into the lake of fire forever. That doesn’t space and be able to go back some 165 mil - Christianity Today said, “I think there existence of God, with “words without are other factors at work, including the liest models of church,” says Stetzer. sound very merciful. As much as God is lion years into the evolution of the universe. love, too many people deny that God is knowledge” (Job 38:2). The truth is in God’s reality that many evangelicals struggle “Baptists did this through the trail of At least, that’s “Man’s” foolish goal! Holy and God is Just. God will not suffer Word, not Man. with the simplicity of evangelicalism, its blood and baptismal practices. The unrighteousness forever. One day, Christ The second was a newspaper announce - lack of historic rooting, and more.” Restoration Movement (which includes ment of a coming circus event “where you Churches of Christ) values restoring the will go to war and win. He’s already struck Manuel Ybarra, Jr. Answers in Genesis explained that it the winning blow at Calvary. can experience firsthand the giants of published the excerpt in response to "a New Testament church. Some Anglicans General Sherman understood what it number of questions" it received in and Lutherans attempt to trace their took to win a war. It may not be political - regard to Hanegraaff becoming a mem - roots through apostolic succession. The ly correct. It may not be pleasant to think ber of an Orthodox Church. Eastern Orthodox Church traces their about, but it is the truth. Negotiation and Hanegraaff insisted on his radio show Patriarch of Constantinople to the compromise with evil only leads to the that his teachings remain unchanged Apostle Andrew.” conquest and slaughter of the innocent. From Heart to Home and faithful to Scripture. The reality he says is that, “No one has It’s how and why the Holocaust hap - Infant Adoption Program "I am now a member of the Orthodox it completely right and all such attempts pened. Church but nothing has changed in my have issues.” The path to victory in the Middle East faith … I am as deeply committed to The "Bible Answer Man" broadcast is is simple. War is already there. War has championing 'mere Christianity' and the still available at equip.org. been in the Middle East for centuries. War An adoption agency you can trust. existed there before America was born. At For over 120 years, adoption has been a core our nation’s birth, they declared war on us. service throughout KCSL’s history. Let us help People are dying. 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Participants will look for clues to unlock the leadership within while learning in workshops 10 • May 2017 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice opinion on this, it’s going to come back in COURT the future.” 4 Reasons VBS Is Important to the Local Church continued from page 1 Cortman told the justices there is no assurance the state will retain its new pol - Every year, more than With a typical five-day time we connect with kids through this ground mulch program. Trinity lost its petition at the district icy after Greitens leaves office. He said this 25,000 churches host VBS frame, VBS offers a chance to pull ministry, the biblical truths that per - new policy, which Greitens announced on out all the stops and create an unfor - meate all aspects of VBS also connect and appellate levels and hoped a Supreme and more than 3 million Court ruling would bring clarity to the Facebook, can just as easily be switched gettable experience. Research shows with their hearts and minds. back when the political winds shift. Since people experience it. Here connections made during VBS result 3. VBS is an opportunity to share balance between First Amendment rights and the principle of church-state separa - the Missouri Supreme Court already are four reasons why so in salvations, discovery of church the gospel. ruled against Trinity, someone is sure to prospects and potential workers for VBS is an intentional evangelistic tion. But recent developments raised new many people participate in questions about how the case should pro - challenge the new policy, he added. other ongoing children's programs. opportunity. Despite the complicating wrinkle, the VBS every year. Also, it is not uncommon for a leader The biblical content built into the ceed—or if it even can. The Missouri church operates a justices asked hard questions on both to volunteer to help for "just one curriculum lays foundational truths licensed preschool and daycare program sides about the merits of the case. week of VBS," and feel God's tug on that help kids understand who Jesus and wanted to upgrade its playground Justice Elena Kagan asked how to What images pop into your head his or her heart to work with kids is and why they need a personal surface in 2012. The state’s Department of define “church” and asked Cortman about when you hear the words Vacation permanently. Savior. The relationships you devel - Natural Resources offered a competitive the playground’s connection to the Bible School? 2. VBS creates lasting memories. op with kids and their families can grant program for nonprofits to get reim - church. Would it make a difference if the If VBS has been a great experience VBS is a special event that creates provide many opportunities to not bursed for the purchase and installation playground had a more explicit religious for you as a child or adult (or only show the love of Jesus, but costs for a rubber surface made from recy - function? both!), you are probably smiling. to share the truth of the gospel. cled tire scraps. Trinity initially qualified Cortman said that would be a different Some may think of VBS as "old 4. VBS is an event that you for a $20,000 grant, but the state later case because the playground serves a sec - school" or not an event for your can customize. denied the church, citing a state law block - ular function for children at the daycare style of ministry. You might VBS is what you make it. ing government benefits for religious and for the community after school hours think VBS is OK, but you feel Whether you provide an on- organizations. and on weekends. pressure because you need an campus experience that But Missouri’s new Republican admin - Sotomayor seemed to have a problem event that sets your church apart encourages your church kids to istration made a policy change that ends with Cortman’s claim that Missouri vio - from others in your area. bring their friends or an off- discrimination against religious groups in lated Trinity’s right to free exercise of reli - If you are not sure VBS is for campus, community-centered evaluating grant applications for pro - gion. She said the state is not taking any - you, here are a few things to con - Backyard Kids Club, the pur - grams like the tire scraps grant. thing away: The church will not close its sider. pose of sharing the good news “Why isn’t this case moot?” Justice doors and the playground will remain, 1. VBS is a dependable ongoing memories that help lock Bible truths about Jesus is the same. Some Stephen Breyer asked, suggesting the even without the state-subsidized tire ministry. in a child's heart and mind for a life - churches are finding that it's worth court no longer needs to issue an opinion. scraps. The state just doesn’t want to par - For 90 years, LifeWay has provided time. Birthday parties and other spe - the effort to do both. After a great Alliance Defending Freedom’s David ticipate in the improvements, she said. trusted VBS resources to churches, cial events have themes that use cre - on-campus experience, you can take Cortman argued on behalf of Trinity and Layton agreed and told the court reaching more than 25,000 churches ativity to evoke feelings of excite - those resources to backyards and James Layton, special assistant attorney Missouri does not want to be in the posi - and 3 million people annually. ment. Games, food, decorations and community rooms, or on mission general for Missouri, argued on behalf of tion of selecting which churches to bene - VBS can be a short-term event fun all link together in a total pack - trips. the state. Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, a fit. This isn’t just a secular health-and- with long-term results. age. VBS does the same thing. When VBS is the resource. The name you Republican, and Missouri Attorney safety subsidy to install a more protective choose can be your own! You can call General Josh Hawley both support play surface, he said, it’s making a physical it VBS, Kids' Week, Fun Zone or any Trinity’s position. and visible improvement to a religious event name of your choice. Kids will Justice Sonia Sotomayor expressed center. The state has no way to monitor vbs & summer camps come to love and talk about the thanks to Layton, who worked for the pre - how the church will use the playground— events that excite them, engage vious Missouri administration, for taking it could host worship services there and Vacation Bible School them, and help them know that God on the case so it could proceed, but she the state would, in essence, have endorsed June 11-16 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm and the people at your church really couldn’t get over the obvious conflict in the activity because it paid for the facility, Kindergarten through 6th grade care about them. the arrangement. Layton said. Bethel Baptist Church VBS is an opportunity to ignite “There seems to be no more adversity He added it also could be a draw for 4011 N. Kansas Ave the imagination of your church, in this case,” she said. “The position you others to join the church since Trinity Register at: betheltopeka.myanswers.com/operation-arctic/ or call 286.0467 involve volunteers for a specific are arguing does not appear to be the could talk to the community about the state-funded improvements. "doable" commitment and connect position of the state anymore.” “Couldn’t they say they’re delighted to Vacation Bible School - Maker Fun Factory with the kids in your church and That is exactly why the court needs to have fire protection?” Justice Anthony June 12th - 16th community. issue an opinion, Cortman said after the Kennedy quipped. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m The methods you use will create arguments. Cornerstone Community Church Breyer jumped on this point and asked memories. The message you share “We’re not sure where the state is going 7620 SW 21st St. Layton in what situation would it be OK will change lives. to go next—that’s why we need a ruling,” Register on line at vbspro.events/p/events/cccvbs or call (785) 478-9524. he said. “If the court doesn’t reach an for the state to discriminate against reli - gious groups. CAMPOUT WITH DAD – June 17 & 18, Topeka Zoo “Can it provide fire protection to every - Contact Wrylie Guffey at [email protected] one, but let the church burn down?” Breyer asked. Vacation Bible School Layton declined to take a position on July 10-14 from 9:00 am - Noon. the hypothetical but said the new play - For 4 year olds to those going into 4th Grade. ground surface clearly would benefit the Most Pure Heart of Mary Church church as a whole. 3601 SW 17th St Kagan said cases involving church-state 272-5590 separation are always fraught and no state is 100 percent certain it has struck the MAKER FUN FACTORY - VBC right balance. The Constitution does not July 16th - July 20th; 6:15 PM to 8:30 PM at say a state needs to subsidize religion, just 3 yr. olds through entering 5th Grade as of 7/1/17 that it can’t interfere with it, she said. Susanna Wesley, 7433 SW 29th St. This marked Justice Neil Gorsuch’s Maker Fun Factory - Vacation Bible Camp third round of oral arguments. He sat lis - July 16th - 20th; 6:15PM - 8:30PM tening quietly for most of the hour-long Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church session but asked Layton a few questions 7433 SW 29th St. Phone: 785-478-3697 toward the end. Both Layton and Cortman hope the Vacation Bible School court doesn’t decide the case is moot. If July 17-21, 2017; 9 a.m. to Noon the justices issue an opinion, it will come Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Preschool down by the end of June. 3625 SW Wanamaker Rd. “I honestly would be shocked if they 785-271-0808 said the case was moot because the case law is so clear,” Cortman told me. “Can the YMCA offers several varieties of summer camps. Call 354-8591 state reinstitute the old policy? The answer is not only can they, but it is likely.” Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______May 2017 • 11 tions, such as higher-voltage lighting example, the new Provence solar systems, call for a contractor’s post and path lights from expertise. Even some lower-voltage Improvements are a good way to systems will require some additional accent landscaping while keeping equipment for proper energy con - pathways safe. trol. 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Facilitator: Pastor Carole 8:30-11:30am, Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic east.ks.childcareaware.org or 357-5171 Church 2014 NW 46th St. cTOPEKA ACOUSTIC MaUSIC JAM - First Sat. ofl ea. month, eTHE WRIGHTS – Mayn 12, 8-11pm, Classic Beand, FIRST SATURaDAY BREAKFAST BUFFEr T – First Saturday TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM BLINTZE BRUNCH – Apr. 30, 3-5pm, Potwin Presbyterian Church (enter south door), acoustic classics. 289-8905. thewrightsministries.com of every month, 7:30-10am. Shawnee Heights United SWAP MEET AT PREMIERE FARM & HOME - last Sat. of 9am-1:30. 4200 Munson. $12 in advance at the temple every month thru Oct., 900 SW University Blvd, 7 am to and at Einstein’s Outdoor Outfitters, $15 at the door. 400 S.W. Washburn. Information: 286-0227 or SUMMERTIME BLUES - May 17, 7-9pm, Gage Park Methodist Church. Free will offering. [email protected]. noon. Laying hens, pullets, baby chicks, guineas, ducks, Traditional Jewish food & music, silent auction, bake Amphitheater. Sponsored by Topeka Blues Society. FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST – geese, and more. No fee to set up. No goats. THE BERRYTON PICKERS - First Sat. of ea. month, 7- sale, and prize drawings. For info: 272-6040 or Admission is free. Seating available, or bring your own Sundays at 10am sharp, at Oakland Church of the [email protected] 9pm, Berryton Baptist Church. Bring snacks, have fun! chairs/blankets. Nazarene: 900 block of NE Oakland, followed by church SAVING DEATH ROW DOGS ADOPTION BOOTH - Every services at 10:45am with Pastor John Menkveld - which Sat., 11am - 2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker. Some SENIORS RIDE FREE MONTH OF MAY – Topeka Metro AN EVENING OF WORSHIP WITH JIMMY NEEDHAM - JERROD NIEMANN CONCERT AT HEARTLAND NATIONALS Sat. adoption booths are held at PetSmart, 2020 SW Apr. 30, 6:30pm, Grace Community Church, 310 E. 8th is in turn followed at noon by The Hope House FREE will offer free rides to seniors (65 and older) on the fixed - May 20, 8pm, Heartland Park Topeka. 785-861-7899; Westport Dr. Updates at savingdeathrowdogs.com routes EVERY day that we are open for business during St, Overbrook. 785-665-7117. www.jimmyneedham.com. www.heartlandpark.com/ [email protected] Community Food & Clothing Banks. TOPEKA FOLK DANCERS CLASSES - Sundays, 2-4pm, the month of May. Passengers may be required to pres - CELTIC WOMAN – May 2, 7pm, TPAC. Multi-platinum THE WRIGHTS – May 21, 6pm, Southwest Christian FIRST WEDNESDAY WESLEY CAFE – May 3, 6:10pm, ent their ID upon boarding. Vouchers or tickets are not Susanna Wesley UMC, 7433 SW 29th. Mexican bar, 2637 SE 41st St. Dances from 20 countries. No partners international music sensation Celtic Woman presents Church, 5747 SW Huntoon. 289-8905. thewrightsmin - or experience necessary. No fee. 215-0968. required to board. VOICES OF ANGELS. Tickets at TPAC Box Office, & istries.com Mexican veggies, lettuce, tomato, salsa, cheese, beans Ticketmaster and Three-Milk Cake. $6 adults; $3 children. A worship A FULL REPLICA OF THE TABERNACLE OF MOSES – Apr. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER - May 4, Local Observances service will follow at 7:00. 785-478-3697 or 21-30. Mon-Fri,11am-8pm. Sat 9am-8pm. Sun 1-8:00 at Noon in the Capitol Rotunda, (For info: Dave DePue CAPITAL CITY CHORUS ANNUAL SHOW – May 6, 3pm, SPECIAL CHURCH EVENTS www.swumc.org/wesley-cafe-sign-up1.html pm. Oakwood Baptist Church, 7600 Lee’s Summit Rd, 785-249-7604, or [email protected]); and at Topeka West High School. 71st annual show featuring KCMO. $6. 816-373-4733. 6:30 pm at Avondale East NET Center (For info: David Capital City Barbershop Chorus, Capital Sound, Young HARVESTER'S PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - every CINVO DE MAYO NACHO BAR FUNDRAISER – May 5, 6 Epps at 785-221-2788 or [email protected]) at Heart, DoubleStuf, Pizzazz, and special guest second Sat., takes place at Christian Lord Ministries, be pm, Lowman UMC 15th & Gage. There will also be DESIGNERS’ SHOWHOUSE – Apr. 29-May 21, 3143 SW Boomtown. Proceeds benefit Topeka Rescue Mission. available to hunger relief organizations in the area. 785- music and games/activities. Free will donation. Shadow Ln. Open for public tours Tue – Fri 11am-5pm, CITY-WIDE WORSHIP AND MARCH FOR JESUS – May 4, Info/tickets: 273-9514 or 286-0619 478-3697 QUARTERMANIA – May 6, 3pm. Trinity Lutheran MITCH MCVICKER IN CONCERT - May 6, 7pm, Topeka SENIOR FIT & FUN PROGRAM - every Mon., Wed., & Fri., Church, 731 SW Buchanan. Fundraiser will include auc - Free Methodist, 3450 SE Indiana. Free will offering. 1:30pm, Rolling Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW tion, raffles, and concessions. For info: 233-0767 Please bring a suggested donation of 1 package of new Hiawatha Place (US Hwy 75 & NW 46th St.) 785-286- FAITH'S JOURNEY IN CONCERT – May 21, 10:40am, socks or underwear for clothing exchange ministry if 0601 or [email protected] East Side Baptist Church, 4425 SE 29th St. Branson possible. 785-266-6610, topekafmc.org SPIRITUAL PAUSE - Every Wed., 12-12:30pm, Carole recording artists Faith's Journey in concert with strong - DON WYRTZEN CONCERT – May 7, 6:30pm, Topeka Chapel at Washburn Univ. Informal worship service. ly anointed singing. (785) 379-9933; esbcks.org; secre - Bible Church Mulvane Auditorium, 1101 SW Mulvane. 785-233-1844 [email protected] The “Poet of the Piano” will present a praise piano con - LIFEFEST – First Thu. of the month, 10am-12:30pm, UGANDAN KIDS CHOIR – May 21, 10:30am, Highland cert that mixes old & new music with humor and Covenant Baptist Church, 5440 SW 37th St. Seniors Park UMC, 2914 SE Michigan. For info: 266-6555 or insight. For info: 234-5545 ministering to seniors – celebrating with fellowship, fun, childcareworldwide.org/choir. TTWT: LECARAE & TRIP LEE – May 6, 7pm. 10th & food, learning & entertainment. Potluck lunch at noon. If Harrison. Tell The World Topeka event. Free. transportation is needed, call 354-4994 or 478-1729 SEMINARS & CONFERENCES HARVESTER'S PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - every TOPEKA CHURCHES SINGING CONVENTION – May 6, MEDICARE MONDAYS – First Mon. of ea. month, 1- 7pm & May 7, 3:30pm. New Jerusalem Missionary second Sat., takes place at Christian Lord Ministries, 2421 SE California. Call 266-4979. 3pm. Topeka/Sh. Co. Public Library (Menninger Rm Baptist Church, 1018 SE 8th. Youth choirs on Saturday 206), 1515 SW 10th. Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging and adult choirs on Sunday. and Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas offers Senior health insurance counseling. For info: 580-4545 or [email protected] MEDICARE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR – May 9, 2pm. Learn the basics of Medicare and all its options. Seminars are designed for those becoming eligible for Medicare and those considering making a change. Seminar will be held at the Heart Center at 929 SW Mulvane. For info or to sign up: 233-1816 or info@cen - tury-health.com. Snacks & beverages provided. YOU CAN GET OVER IT! – May 20, 10am, Ramada Inn West, 605 Fairlawn. Is your life full of grudges and offenses? There is a way to be free from them. Join Rev. Sarah Griggs as she shows you from the word of God how to be free from unforgiveness and start your walk on the road to peace and joy. No charge for this workshop but please register by 5/16/17. Call 785- 232-3417 or email [email protected]. Refreshments provided, free will offering. FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS SHEPHERDS CENTER PICKLEBALL GROUP - plays Mondays & Wednesdays. Mondays at Countryside UMC, 32nd & Burlingame, from 3-5. Park on the NORTH side & use the furthest WEST door. Follow the hallway to gym. On Wednesdays at First Baptist, 30th & MacVicar, from 1-3. Park on the WEST side. Gym is right inside the doors. MONDAY MARKET AT THE LIBRARY – Mondays, May 15-Oct. 9, 8-11:30am, 1515 SW 10th. SILVER LAKE FARMERS MARKET - Tuesdays 6–8pm, Jun. 6 – Sep. 5 , Silver Lake Public Library, 203 Railroad St, Silver Lake EAST TOPEKA FARMERS MARKET - Tuesdays 3-7pm, begins May 23, 2010 SE California – Topeka Housing Authority. [email protected] CAPITOL MIDWEEK FARMERS MARKET - Every Wed., May 10 thru Oct. 18, 7:30am – 12pm, Corner of 10th & Jackson on the South side of the Capitol Lawn SAFE STREETS COALITION MEETING – First Wed. of the month, 11:45am-1pm. Great Overland Station. For info: 266-4606 or [email protected] SHAWNEE SWINGERS SQUARE DANCE LESSONS - Wednesday's, 7pm, Croco Hall, 6115 SE Highway 40, Tecumseh. Call Don at 785-966-2765 COUNTRY AND BALLROOM DANCING - Thursdays 6- 9pm. Croco Hall. Info: Edwina 379-9538 or 478-4760. SHEPHERDS CENTER LINE DANCING GROUP - meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 2-4 at First UMC, 6th & Topeka. Park on the WEST side & use the WEST door. Immediately inside, turn left & walk the ramp to the library, then left to the elevator. Push [B] for the fellow - ship hall. 14 • May 2017 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice 6:30-9pm. South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St., Lunch & Registration; Noon: Shotgun Start. Also car show, laser tag, bouncy house for kids, food a Woman" by Beth Moore. All welcome. 286-0467. Lawrence. For info: 393-2112 Celebration & Dinner immediately following play vendors, live music, more, 785-235-6852 THE FIRST PLACE 4 HEALTH PROGRAM – Mon., COTTAGES OF TOPEKA ANNUAL COMMUNITY GARAGE (Sponsors, spouses & guests invited). Benefitting http://www.rmhcneks.org/event/pull-a-plane-chal - 6:30pm or Sat., 8am, Topeka First Assembly, 500 SW SALES – May 5-7, 8-11am. 620 NW Lyman Rd Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. 913.433.2046. lenge/ [email protected] 27th St. This program points members to God’s catholiccharitiesks.org/special-events/golf- AGLOW INTERNATIONAL KS STATE RALLY – June 15, strength & creates a compassionate support group WASHBURN TECH CAR SHOW – May 5, 10-2pm. 5724 classic/registration SW Huntoon St. Churn of the Century will also be there 6pm-10pm; & 16, 9am-10pm; & 17, 9am-4pm. that helps members stay accountable in a positive serving Homemade Ice Cream EVANS UNITED SHOWS CARNIVAL - May 18-28, Ramada Topeka Downtown Hotel and Convention environment & delivers faith-based health & weight Expocentre Center, 420 SE 6th. For info: 620-249-5878 management instruction. To join or start a new group, FRIDAY NIGHT RIDE ON THE LAWRENCE RIVER TRAIL THIRD THURSDAY – May 18, 8pm. Heritage Hall. Live 13TH ANNUAL GALA - June 16, Great Overland Station. contact Jan Norris, 972-0582 or norris.jan@sbcglob - – May 5, 12, 19,26, 6:30-8:30pm. Open to all moun - al.net or visit firstplace4health.com. tain bikers. Meet at the trailhead parking lot. For info: music, food, and drinks. Free. Proceeds will benefit 785-232-5533 AT THE CAPITOL [email protected] local charity. CAMPOUT WITH DAD – June 17 & 18, Topeka Zoo. For THE FORCE (Students Taking Action) – 1st Mon. & NHRA KANSAS NATIONALS - May 19-21, 10am, info: [email protected] 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, Safe Streets, 2209 SW 29th St. 190TH AIR REFUELING WING 50-60-70 CELEBRATION Committed to being alcohol & drug free. Associate AND OPEN HOUSE – May 6, 3pm. Topeka Regional Heartland Park Topeka, 7530 SW Topeka Blvd. The 29th annual event is at one of the quickest and with like-minded peers, plan activities & get involved Airport. Music, food trucks, fireworks, kid’s activities in the community. Youth 12-18 invited. 266-4606. etc. Free. For info: 861-4951 or fastest drag strips in the world. The 330-mph speed MEETINGS & CLASSES [email protected] and excitement of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing C5Alive “POWER” LUNCHEON – May 11, 11:30-1, NET HEARTLAND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS – 2nd Mon., Series returns to Kansas’ capital city. For tickets & Reach Center, 455 SE Golf Park Blvd. Featured 11:45am-1pm. Promoting neighborhood well-being by JUN. MOVIE NIGHT ON THE JUMBOTRON – May 6, 7pm. info: nhra.com/tickets or 800-884-6472 Speaker: Barry Feaker. mobilizing people, ideas & resources. 233-1365. FAMILY & FOOD TRUCK Yager Stadium, 1700 SW College Ave. Movie will be 3 FESTIVAL CAPITOL Beauty & The Beast (1991). Free, but registration is GOLF TOURNAMENT - May 19, 11:30am Reg. & lunch, • Cost: $10 for C5 members & first-time guests who TIBA NETWORKING GROUP - 2nd Tues, 11:30a.m.-1 required. Lawn chairs, food and drink are not allowed 12:30 shotgun, Shawnee Country Club (Great Life Golf RSVP, $12 at the door p.m. MUST RSVP: [email protected]. Lunch is Eagles is an international non-profit organization unit - on the field or track surface. Blankets are allowed. Course. Fellowship Bible Church is hosting. $75 per • $15 for non-members & repeat guests. $10. www.topekatiba.org ing fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and Concession stands will be open. You may bring your person or $300 per 4-person team (includes lunch, TOPEKA LINCOLN CLUB – 1st Tue. of month, 7pm, equality, to make human life more desirable by lessen - cart and 18 holes of golf). Click on events at fbctope - • Please RSVP to [email protected], so we know how own food & non-alcoholic beverages. much food is needed! Topeka Public Library. Discussing our greatest ing its ills and promoting peace, prosperity, gladness ka.com President, Abraham Lincoln, and his times. The public and hope. www.foe.com 785-266-7307 2017 KANSAS FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL – May 6, 4- Open to the public – Put POWER in your life with great 10pm. Warehouse Arts District, Lawrence. Event will SOLE REASON’S FIRST ANNUAL BOWL FOR SNEAKERS is welcome. For info, contact Kirk Nystrom 235-6977. O.W.L.S. (Older Wise Loving Saints) - meets the sec - THON - May 20, 3:30-6pm, Gage Bowl. Bowlers and food, great speakers and great company! Invite a feature roughly 30 food trucks, beer garden, street friend to join you! OUR LADY OF THE FAITHFUL – Every 1st Tues., ond Tuesday of the month. Location varies and can be performers, face-painting, live music, and more. business or individual sponsors needed. All proceeds 6:30pm Mass followed by Dinner, Most Pure Heart of found at www.faithfamilylife.com go towards local children in need as Sole Reason SAVE THE DATE : Jun. 8, 11:30-1, C5Alive “POWER" EAGLE 99.3 CRUISE NIGHT 2014 – May 6, 3-8pm, Mary Catholic Church. A Catholic group for those in INNOVATIVE NETWORKING GROUP OF TOPEKA - every expands to othercommunities, “Putting sneakers on Luncheon, featuring Gabriel O’Shea, Executive Director their 20-30s. For info: Michelle Ann 580-3071 or ourla - Downtown on 700-900 blocks of Kansas Ave. and their feet and smiles on their faces.” Also a raffle for K of FORGE, an organization dedicated to economic other Wed. 11:20am - 12:30pm. www.INGTopeka.com Quincy St. Classic cars, music, vendors, food trucks. [email protected]. Facebook: "Ourladyof - go to Event page to see times, locations & register State, KU, Royals and Chiefs items & gift certificates development and geared to recruit, retain and train theFaithful." 270-0820 to local restaurants. Tickets are $10 and include 2 young talent for Topeka. He will speak about leader - S.W.A.G. (Spiritual Warriors Anointed by God) youth SHAREFEST - May 6. Churches working together, games of bowling & shoes. Call Jerry at (785) 338- ship development and opportunities in Topeka SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Tue., 6:30am, group - Wed at 7:00 p.m. 3710 NW Topeka Blvd. 2965 or [email protected] Sunrise Optimist Complex, 720 NW 50th St. 246-1291. reaching out to the community. Register at sharefest - TOPEKA WOMEN’S CONNECTION " Purse-N-ality " AWANA – Every Wed., 6-8pm, First Southern Baptist topeka.com RMHC Charity Golf Classic – May 22, 8:30am shot - LUNCHEON – May 11, 11am, T&SC Public Library, 1515 MENNINGER BIBLE CLASSES - Tuesdays Noon -1pm. Church, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Bible based program for KANSAS KIDSFEST + FOOD TRUCKS - May 6th Event gun, Lake Shawnee Golf Course. 4-person scramble; SW 10th Ave. Prepaid luncheon reservations are $14 Amerus Room, YWCA, 225 West 12th. A new study children & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 272-0443. $440 per team and includes cart, green fees, mulli - group for Year One of Flo Menninger’s course on Four Time 10am – 6pm, West Ridge Mall. Variety of activity and are due by May 5, by calling (785) 554-3617. No AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30pm, Bethel Baptist Church, stations, live performances, interactive exhibitors, gans, long-drive hole, food (after golf), goody bags, charge to attend the program only. Louise Simmons, Years through the Bible. Read and discuss Genesis prizes & silent auction.Deadline is May 1. 785-235- through First Kings. Nominal charge for materials. For 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Bible based program for children laser tag, bubble soccer, special appearances, inflata - Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, a Native Dutch Indonesian, & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 286-0467. bles, contests/door prizes, face-painting, balloon art, 6852 www.rmhcneks.org/event/rmhc-golf-tournament; will share her story of fleeing a war-troubled country info call the YWCA at 233-1750 or Clara Gamache at food trucks, & more. General adm. is free. Buy $10 [email protected] and finally finding true freedom. Louise will also enter - 785-408-5433. AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30-8pm, Auburn Christian Church. Bible based program for children & youth unlimited play wristbands at www.kansaskidsfest.com SUMMERFEST - May 25, 3-11pm, Most Pure Heart of tain with her guitar and songs. FEATURE: " Purse-N- FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Aerie 4319: First & and the Street Corner store in West Ridge Mall. Info: Mary Catholic Church, 3601 SW 17th St. Carnival ality" Bring a purse to get a purse! Bring a like new Third Tue. 7pm; Auxiliary: Third & Fourth Tue. month ages 3-HS. For info: 256-2515. 785-560-4386, [email protected] games, bake sale, raffle, food & entertainment and purse to play the fun and exciting game. 6pm, 2941 SE Fremont Street. The Fraternal Order of MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB – 1st Wed., 9am–3pm, HEART WALK IN HIGH SCHOOL - May 6, 1-5pm, more. For info: 554-7308 WOMEN’S DINNER CONNECTION “Girls Love to Shop” Hummer Sports Park. Students from Topeka West and MEET IN THE MIDDLE – May 27, 11am. Shawnee Lake. – May 13, 6:30-8pm, T&SC Public Library, 1515 SW Topeka High will fundraise and walk to raise aware - All kayakers, canoers, or paddle boaters are welcome. 10th Ave. $14 for lunch, no charge for program. Open ness of the No. 1 and No. 5 leading cause of death, to all women. RSVPs to Arlene, 233-0701 or cardiovascular diseases and stroke. KRANSTON’S 5K WALK/RUN – May 27, 7:30-10:30am. [email protected]. Louise Simmons, Broken Arrow, www.heart.org/hsheartwalktopeka Lake Shawnee, 3137 SE 29th St. Memorial run for Oklahoma, a Native Dutch Indonesian, will share her Kranston Haehn. Any donations will go 100% towards story of fleeing a war-troubled country and finally find - KS SECRETARY OF STATE'S 7TH ANNUAL AD ASTRA his medical and recovery bills. ARCHERY TOURNEY – May 6, 10am, MacLennan Park ing true freedom. Louise will also entertain with her (Just off I-70, south of Cedar Crest). Giving Kansas CYCLOVIA CHESNEY PARK – May 28, 1-4pm. Free. guitar and songs. Cindy Hopper & Dan Brungardt kids a fun day to compete with one another and enjoy 234-1030 work together on their businesses in Fairlawn Mall. other family activities in a lovely outdoor setting. VETERAN’S TRIBUTE - May 29, 12:30pm to 3pm, Cindy will present what each business has to offer: www.kssos.org/archery/main.html#information Great Overland Station, 701 N Kansas. On Memorial Kitchen Gallery, Sweet! Baking & Candy making sup - plies, & Home at Last furniture store. VELOTEK GRAND PRIX - May 6 & 7. An annual bicy - Day the Topeka Chapter of the Military Order of the cling event that takes place over two days in and World Wars and Topeka’s Grace Hospice, in conjunc - DADDY'S GIRLS EMPOWERMENT MEETINGS - Do you around Lawrence. A time-based stage race consisting tion with other organizations, hosts the annual want MORE ... Come Join us for our More Luncheons of three stages: Stage 1: A 0.70-mile climb at Wells Veterans Lunch and Topeka Area Massing of Colors where Real Women get together: share, learn and Overlook Park; Stage 2: A 0.83-mile loop at Clinton ceremony to promote patriotism, citizenship and honor grow to return to our homes, families workplace, State Park; Stage 3: A 29-mile loop at Lake Perry; our Nation’s Veterans. The lunch, free to Veterans, churches & other places of influence restored and velotekgrandprix.com begins at 12:30 and the Massing of Colors Ceremony rejuvenated to pursue God's MORE...at Topeka Public is conducted, beginning, at 2pm. Sante Fe Band will Library, 12 noon, every 3rd Wednesday. Sponsored by 2017 KANSAS SAMPLER FESTIVAL - May 6 & 7, perform. For info: 228-0400 Daddy's Girls Inc. Please to RSVP make lunch reser - Wamego City Park, 406 4th St, Wamego. Attractions vations: [email protected] or 785-969-0491 from all over the state help you discover day trip pos - JOEL DAVID BARTA MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT – sibilities, hiking trails, historic sites, natural land - June 2, 9am. GreatLife Golf & Fitness, 913 SE 29th St. CONCERNED WOMEN FOR AMERICA MEETING - Join marks, unique restaurants, off-the-beaten track eater - DAY OUT WITH THOMAS THE TRAIN – Jun. 2-4, 9-11, other concerned individuals to pray and unite in action ies, architectural gems, hole-in-wall performing cen - Baldwin City. Midland Railway will be welcoming for Shawnee County and our Nation. For info about ters, artists-at-work, specialty shops, and more. Sat, Thomas the Tank Engine back with his best friend monthly meetings: 785-260-5659 or go to 10am-5pm; Sun, 10am-4pm Percy joining in on the fun. 913-721-1211, www.mid - ks.cwfa.org. CAPITOL CLASSIC - May 7. A showcase for the very landrailway.org THE HEAT - Free fitness classes; learn and build best in Topeka area cycling. Great SAG food with fresh 15TH ANNUAL ROD ROGERS MEMORIAL GOLF TOUR - healthy social & eating habits. Held at Trinity fruit and snacks. Starts and finishes at the Kansas NEY – Jun. 2. Dub’s Dread Golf Course, KC, KS. 1pm Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st St. Sun. - 4-5pm Judicial center parking lot. Four route options: 20, 42, shotgun. $500 per team includes lunch, range balls, Yoga; Mon. - 12-12:45pm Zumba; 5:30-6:15pm 72 and a 35-mile gravel ride. Kaw Valley Bicycle Club; refreshments on almost every hole, and Famous Kickboxing; 6:15-7pm Pilates Fusion; Tue. - 12- kvbc.org Dave's dinner. Lots of fun and prizes! Benefitting KU 12:45pm Yoga; 5:30-6:15pm Zumba; 6:15-7pm Cardio Interval; Wed. - 12-12:45pm Kickboxing; Thu. - 12- BRIDAL FAIR – May 7, 11-2pm. Dillon House at 9th & Cancer Center & Cancer Action. For info: 913-461- 8527 or [email protected] 12:45pm Pilates; 5:30-6:15pm Cardio Interval - Low Harrison. Visit with some of Topeka's and Kansas intensity; 6:15-7:00pm Cardio Interval - Moderate City's top wedding specialists KEVIN BRENNAN GOLF BENEFIT FOR THE FIRST TEE intensity; Fri. - 12-12:45pm Kickboxing; Sat. - 8- NATIONAL NIGHT OUT PLANNING MEETING , May 9, SHAWNEE - Jun 02, 12pm, Lake Shawnee Golf Course. 8:45am Kickboxing 6:30pm, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, Fundraiser to support the youth of The First Tee of Shawnee County TOPEKA TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB - 3rd Sun. of 1515 SW 10th. Registration is open to any neighbor - each month, 7pm, Papan’s Landing Senior Center, hood in Shawnee County. Call 266.4606 or email jwil - CAPITAL CITY FAMILY & FOOD FESTIVAL – June 3, 11- 618 NW Paramore St. Family Memberships include [email protected] for info. 5pm. Kansas State Capitol, 300 W 10th. Free. children & grandchildren up to 18 yrs. A place to meet ANNUAL CELEBRATION WALK - May 12, 6pm, Midland GERMANFEST - June 3, 5-11pm & June 4, 10-5, Sacred friends to discuss all aspects of Metal Detecting, club Care’s campus at 200 SW Frazier Circle. The Heart Catholic Church, 312 NE Freeman. German food, business, plus socializing & entertainment. Celebration Walk is held one evening each year to carnival, entertainment, auction, vendor booths & STEP UP – BUILDING THE SMART STEP-FAMILY – honor loved ones who have been lost. Hundreds of more. SacredHeartStJosephCatholic.org Every Sun. 11am, Northland Christian Church, Room 4, local families attend annually to participate in free SACRED HEART-ST. JOSEPH 5TH ANNUAL BRAT TROT - 3102 NW Topeka Blvd. Focusing on the challenges children’s activities, enjoy live music and release but - June 3, 8am, Sacred Heart parking lot, 312 NE facing step-families and blended families. Contact terflies in memory of loved ones. The event is known Freeman. Brat Trot 5K Run/Walk loops through 3.1 Thomas Munker at 249-3054 for info. for the thousands of luminaries lit at dusk across miles of Oakland and returns to Sacred Heart. $25 Midland Care’s 22-acre campus BOY'S TRAIL LIFE & AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS registration at tinyurl.com/BratTrot2017; includes t- TROUPS - Every Mon. 6pm, Cornerstone Comm. Ch., AUBURN LIONS CLUB'S FLOWER & VEGETABLE SAGE shirt & snacks. 7620 SW 21st. Faith-based scouting programs, age 5- – May 13, 9am-noon. Auburn Civic Center. COMMUNITY HARVEY HOUSE LUNCHEON - June 8, 18. Register at cornerstonetopeka.com. 478-2929. GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K 2017 - May 13, 9am, YWCA, Great Overland Station. 785-232-5533 DEAF WORSHIP SERVICE – 3rd Sun., 3pm, Faith 225 SW 12th St. A non-competitive event. 785-233- WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S – June 10, Hummer Park, Lutheran Church, 17th & Gage. Also, every Sun. 1750 2751 SW East Circle Dr. Registration at 8am; 9:30am service is interpreted. TWO BLOCK CHALK WALK – May 13, 10am-8pm, 800- Ceremony at 9am; Walk at 9:15am. Register at FAMILY EXPERIENCE (FX) – Every Sun., 6:01pm, 900 block of N. Kansas Ave. NOTO Arts District is get - act.alz.org or Scott Bradley at 913-831-3888 or Fairlawn Church of Nazarene, 730 Fairlawn Rd. A time ting out the sidewalk chalk and attempting to cover [email protected] of high intensity, action packed, skit mania, worship each square of concrete sidewalk within two blocks RMHC PULL A PLANE CHALLENGE – Jun. 10, 10:30am, music all centered around the word of God for 45 min - with art. There will be a box of chalk in front of each American Flight Museum, Hangar 612, Forbes. Second utes. A free family worship event. For info: Emily building for community use. Special guest artists will annual ultimate tug-of-war competition for grown-ups Moore, 272-6322 or [email protected]. be featured on designated areas. 851-8101 benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities. Teams of LADIES' SMALL GROUP – Every Sun., 6pm, Bethel 36TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC - May 15, Lake Quivira 10 pullers compete to see who can pull an 80,000 Baptist Church, 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Studying the Country Club, 100 Crescent Blvd, Lake Quivira. 10am: pound vintage airplane 50 feet in the fastest time. book of Esther, using the DVD series "It's Tough Being Private golf clinic with PGA pro Tom Aikmus; 11am: Gates open at 10:30am, first team’s pull at 11:15am. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______May 2017 • 15 Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th Street RUSSIAN HOUSE OF PRAYER – Every Sat., 4pm, 1st Mon., 5:30-7:30pm, Individual appointments; Experience God’s power through prayer as we lift our (east door). Anyone with an Embroidery machine is Williamstown Assembly of God, 1225 Oak St., other times are available. Call Terry Frizzell at students, teachers, staff, administrators & board up invited to attend, there are no dues or formal meeting Perry/Williamstown. For info: 597-5228. (785)230-6730. to the Lord. For info: 357-0369. CASE agenda. Lunch is on your own. Teach each other, enjoy SINGLES PLAY CARDS SR . – 1st Sat., 6-9pm, St. 3rd Thurs., 11am, Lunch After Loss, Paisano’s DIVORCECARE PROGRAMS – (For updates check continued from page 1 fellowship & complete projects. Call 379-5159. Peter’s UMC, NW 35th & Hwy 75 Ristorante, Fleming Place, SW 10th & Gage Blvd,. www.divorcecare.org) locations and times: SAFE STREETS MEETING – 1st Wed., 11:45am, Golf Dutch treat luncheon to meet new friends who have SAVING DEATH ROW DOGS ADOPTION & EDUCATION - WED. – 6:30pm, Topeka Bible Church, 1101 SW called right to abortion, but how they Park Blvd, 2 blocks west of Adams. 266-4606. every Sat. 11am-2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker. sat where you are sitting. For reservations or info: Mulvane. Cost: $15. Child care provided. For info: 379- 785-271-6500. would pass scrutiny under a state right, a STUDENT IMPACT – Every Wed., 6–8pm, First UPPER ROOM COMMUNITY – second Sat., 10 am, 0505 or www.divorcecare.org. Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Youth games, Capitol Building OVEREATERS / UNDEREATERS ANONYMOUS : WED. – 6:45 – 8:45pm, Walnut View Christian Church, radically extreme state right, is very fright - teaching, worship, small groups. For info: 272-0443. MON., 7pm – Westminister Presbyterian, south door, 3634 SE 37th St. (just East of 37th & Croco). Cost: ening." CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE – Every Thurs. 7–9pm, First upstairs in Library; 233-6724. $10 registration (scholarships available). The video Ostrowski concludes that everything is Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Worship for col - SUPPORT GROUPS seminar series featuring some of the nation’s fore - WED., 7pm – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 6, 2nd at stake, and she calls this the most impor - lege students. MIDLAND CARE GRIEF SUPPORT Groups: Building A, floor; 234-8020. most experts on divorce and recovery topics, combined FULL GOSPEL BUSINESSMEN’S FELLOWSHIP – 3rd 200 SW Frazier Circle with support group discussion of the materials. tant pro-life case ever argued in Kansas SAT. - 9am – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 8, Complimentary child care children up to the fifth Thurs., 6pm meal, 7pm meeting, Coyote Canyon, Every Mon., 4-5pm: 12 Week Adult Group for Recent 2nd floor; 862-2326. courts. Huntoon & Wanamaker. Kirk Nystrom, 235-6977. Loss grade. Info: 266-7550 or [email protected]. For info: 357-8774; sunflowerintergroup.oa.org. Contact: Pastor Thornton. iMOM – 1st & 3rd Thurs., 9-11:30am, Topeka Bible 1st and 3rd Thu., 10:30am & 5:30pm—Ongoing Adult Push to revisit Roe v. Wade Church Fellowship Hall, 1135 SW College. For all Group NAMI TOPEKA – Every 2nd Tue., 6:45pm, lower level of WED. – 6:30pm, Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW moms, helping them to be intentional! Info: 234-5545. Valeo, 330 SW Oakley. If door is locked, call 608-1317 Topeka Blvd. No Cost . 286-1204, www.northland.cc Meanwhile, a proposal in Kansas is 1st and 3rd Thu., 5:30pm: Ongoing Young Adult Group to get in. 1st hour is often a discussion of an important WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL EDUCATION EVENTS - Blue (4-18 years of age) NAMI WASHBURN – 4th Thurs., 6-8pm, Spirit Building intended to convince the U.S. Supreme topic or video. 2nd hour is usually a support talk time, Room, University United Methodist Church, 1621 SW Moose Bar & Grill, 11:30 AM on the third Thu & Fri For All Groups: Call for start dates and info packet. w/ separate consumer & family groups. 608-1317. Court to reconsider the 1973 Roe v. Wade each month. Free, but RSVP required. On Thu Brian College Ave. NAMI is a student-run, student-led Group and individual grief support available upon KC TRAUMA AND PTSD SUPPORT GROUP - Every Tue. organization that provides mental health support, decision that legalized abortion. discusses family wealth strategies. On Fri. Amy dis - request. For info: 785-232-2044 ext.341 cusses wealth strategies that apply to women. 785- 10am and Thu. 6:30pm. Call Denise at 816-885-9530. education, & advocacy in the Washburn Univ. setting. It's been a long journey, but Donna 271-2536 [email protected] ABORTION RECOVERY SUPPORT – Providing services EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS : a 12 step program for those A support group is also available during this time. Lipholdt of Culture Shield Kansas says a for women & men who suffer from Post-Abortion LIFE FEST – 1st Thurs., 10am-12:30pm, Covenant suffering with emotional instability such as depression, PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – 1st Thurs., proposed Personhood Amendment to the Syndrome…we can help mend a broken heart! For anxiety, grief, etc. Meets at Grace Episcopal 7pm, Saint Francis Hospital 2nd floor conf. room of Baptist Church, 5440 SW 37th St. Celebrate Senior info: Kay Lyn at [email protected]. state constitution will finally get a commit - Life. For info: 273-2811. Cathedral, weekly, Tuesdays, Noon-1:00. N/C. For more the cancer unit. For info: 266-9533. AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS – for friends & families of information contact Sharon at 785-633-7764 tee hearing. OPERATION BACKPACK – 1st Thurs., 6pm, Lyman NICOTINE ANONYMOUS – Every Fri., 6:30pm, Town & alcoholics. For info: 785-409-3072 or OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP - First Tue. each month at Country Christian Church Renaissance Room, 4925 SW "We've been trying to get a hearing for Learning Center, Lyman and N. Kansas Ave. Volunteers topekaalanon.org gather to assemble Weekend Snack Sacks for low- St. Francis Health, 1700 SW 7th St, Meeting Room, 29th St., use west door cross red foot bridge. A fellow - seven years," Lipholdt says, “and we're income students. Sponsored by Topeka North PURSUIT FOR SEXUAL PURITY – Men struggling with 2nd floor, 6–7:30pm. Anyone with an ostomy may ship of men & women helping each other to live free going to be testifying as to the humanity of Outreach. For info: 286-1370. pornography & sexual addiction. This bible study/ attend. The goal is to provide education and ongoing of nicotine. No fees. 402-321-486; accountability group uses the Pure Desire book by Ted support for individuals with an ostomy. Contact Teresa [email protected]. the unborn.” TOPEKA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY – 4th Thurs., 7pm, Roberts. For info: 249-9509. All inquiries confidential. Kellerman at 785-295-5555 for info. Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th CELEBRATE RECOVERY – Every Fri., 6pm, 1912 Gage If the resolution is passed, Kansas vot - St. No program in Nov. or Dec. Promotes & stimulates ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS – Monthly support GRANDPARENT/RELATIVE CAREGIVER SUPPORT Blvd. A Christ-centered program, based on 8 princi - ers will get to vote on the amendment and the education, knowledge & interest of the member - group meetings for caregivers of individuals with GROUP – 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, 2nd floor meeting room, ples found in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Applying agree with what science says: that life ship & the public in family history, genealogical Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. For info: St. Francis Hosp, 1700 SW 7th. For info: Sharla, 286- these Biblical principles, become free from addictive records & research. For info: 233-5762 or Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter, 2329; Jennie (English/Spanish) 231-0763. & dysfunctional behaviors. 220-0017 or crtopeka.org. begins at conception. tgstopeka.org. 271-1844 or email [email protected]. THE GREATER TOPEKA MULTIPLE MYELOMA – 3rd TOPEKA NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP – For families & If passed, the Kansas amendment KINGDOM ADVISORS TOPEKA AREA STUDY GROUP – "HEALING HEARTS" support group/Bible study – For Tue., 7-8:30pm, Faith Lutheran Church, 17th St. & friends who are affected by someone else’s narcotic could set the stage for a legal challenge 3rd Thu., 11:30am, Northland Christian Church, 3102 women whose husbands struggle with pornography Gage Blvd. Open to Multiple Myeloma patients, their addiction. Every Sat. – 1005 SW 10th, next to Oxford sending the issue back to the U.S. Supreme NW Topeka Blvd. Christian financial professionals: addictions or have had affairs. Videos & workbook will family members & friends. Share support, informa - House, noon-1:15 pm. www.naranonmidwest.org financial planners, accountants, attorney’s & insurance give you hope for your marriage & emotional healing. tion,& friendship. For info: Donna, 903-918-9553. COVENANT KEEPERS – 3rd Sat. Group for people who Court, where the justices said that if some - agents invited. For info: kingdomadvisors.org or Jim For info: Jane Goble, 249-0983. "HEALING AFTER THE SUICIDE OF A LOVED ONE" want to see their marriage saved when their spouse one could prove the unborn baby is a per - Hanna, [email protected] or 357-6278 x19. BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE – NE Kansas Chapter ("HEAL") – or Survivors of Suicide" (SOS). 1st & 3rd wants out. For info: 816-453-0884 or 816-966-0927. son, abortion proponents would have a TOPEKA (Downtown) OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Fri., (B.A.C.A.) 3rd Sun., 4 pm American Legion, 3800 SE Tue., 7-8:30pm, Pozez Education Center of Stormont very hard time making a case. noon, Top of the Tower. Serving the youth of Topeka. Michigan. Open to the public. For info: 817-5801. Vail Hospital, 1505 SW 8th St. Serving anyone who has Anyone welcome. For info: 272-1099 or FRIENDS WITH M.S. – 3rd Mon., 6:30pm, Our Savior's lost a loved one by suicide. [email protected]. Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th St. (Enter East door). PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY – Every Tue., 7-9pm, TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) -- Every Fri. 8:30 A Multiple Sclerosis support group. Donna, 266-7383. Topeka Women’s Prison, 815 Rice Rd. Reaching out to to 10:00 am at 3221 SW Burlingame Road. 800-932- BOUNCE BACK SELF-HELP – 3rd Mon., 6:30pm, Our those who can’t come in, finding freedom behind bars, 8677. 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The Promise explores Armenian holocaust at hands of Turkish Muslims In one of the movie's most poignant Christian Bale stars with Charlotte Le Bon. “Turkey's vehement scenes, with refugees pinned in the moun - entertainment tains by Turkish troops, a woman turns to denials may explain a reverend and says, "They say that the why it's taken more It's a city of fable, proudly perched Turks will kill us all. It's not true, is it, rev - where East meets West. It's had many erend? God will protect us, yes?" than a century for a names: Lygos and Byzantium, New Rome We hear prayers for protection, as well film like this one to be and Istanbul. But at the Dawn of World as prayers of thanksgiving. We see War I, it's still known as cosmopolitan Christian weddings, funerals and elabo - made. Major studios Constantinople. rate church ceremonies. steered clear of this As the capital of the shrinking-but-still- The Promise is set against the backdrop significant Ottoman Empire, of the Armenian Genocide, in which an one: ‘It's too hot [to Constantinople is home to more than a estimated 1.5 million Armenians—most touch,’ producer Ralph million people—a bustling, vibrant mix - of them Christians—were systematically ture of Muslims, Jews and various stripes annihilated by the Ottoman Empire and Winter told Plugged In. of Christians. Armenian Christians, the are arrested, including Mikael's uncle. its successor state, Turkey. And despite He added that the Empire's largest minority, are particularly film 411 Mikael tries to free his benefactor, but he's widespread acknowledgement of the notable. knocked cold by a soldier's rifle. The next atrocities, to this day Turkey insists that film's makers took While many of the country's two mil - time we see him, he's in a labor camp, the genocide never took place. extra security precau - lion Armenians live in poverty, Armenians THE PROMISE building railroad lines for the Ottomans. Turkey's vehement denials may explain who call Constantinople home are often STARRING : Oscar Isaac, Charlotte Le The Armenians there are being worked why it's taken more than a century for a tions throughout the prominent intellectuals and businessmen, Bon, Christian Bale, Daniel Giménez to death. film like this one to be made. Major stu - production. doctors and priests. More than 160,000 Cacho, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Marwan And things will only get worse along dios steered clear of this one: "It's too hot Armenians live in Constantinople alone. Kenzari, Angela Sarafyan, Tom with a lot of good and sacrifice amid terri - [to touch]," producer Ralph Winter told room scene, filled with heavy breathing And the city's about to get one more. Hollander. ble circumstances. But at times it can be Plugged In. Mikael Boghosian works as an apothe - DIRECTOR : Terry George and bosom heaving. Artistically, the film difficult to see what the greater good He added that the film's makers took can feel a bit stilted. Sweeping epics aren't cary in his small village of Siroun. He pre - might be. extra security precautions throughout the scribes medicine and treats the ills of his made very often these days, and perhaps beautiful and—despite her Parisian Most of the Armenians living in the production. friends and neighbors as best he can. But this film unintentionally illustrates just accent—a "proud Armenian," like him - Ottoman Empire are Christian—fueling But The Promise was made. And the his village deserves more. Now, thanks to how difficult it can be to attempt them. self. the Turks' antipathy toward them. result is a sweeping movie experience, one the dowry of his betrothed, Maral (and But those caveats aside, The Promise "You make me feel like I'm at home," Before Mikael ever leaves for that recalls 1960s-era films like Doctor the generosity of her father), Mikael can does accomplish something few main - she tells him with a smile. "Thank you very Constantinople, his father reminds him, Zhivago: It's an intimate story set in the afford to travel to Constantinople, study stream films dare to do: It weaves faith much." "God has given you this mission. May He context of a historical epic, bringing an modern medicine and become the doctor into the story organically and takes it seri - Are these two Armenians attracted to bless and protect you." almost unimaginable tragedy into a more his village so desperately needs. ously. each other? Perhaps. But Ana has a beau of When the killing begins, Armenians human scale. "Normally, it takes three years to Mind you, this is not a Christian film: her own—hard-driving, hard-drinking praise God in spite of their sufferings. For But while The Promise draws much- become a doctor," Mikael tells Maral. "But No one has a come-to-Jesus moment, American journalist Chris Myers. And example, when Mikael reunites with his needed attention to an important histori - I am confident I can complete it in two." there are no altar calls. But it's obvious Mikael, of course, has his betrothed back parents, they admit that the Turks cal moment, it also requires a few caveats. "I will pray for you every day," she says. from the first frame to the last just how home. He made a promise to her. To his destroyed everything they owned. "Our This is a violent movie, no doubt. And Sure, Mikael doesn't love Maral. But important faith is to the Armenians we village. And he's determined to keep it. business is gone," Mikael's father says. "We while scenes of battle and turmoil aren't he's confident that, with time, he will. meet—how their belief in, and commit - But as the clouds of war explode into have nothing left." But Mikael's mother, particularly bloody in themselves, the Their marriage must wait until he ment to, Jesus impacts every aspect of full-throated storm, another set of cir - Marta, chimes in with, "Praise God. At aftermath can be pretty troubling. Bodies, becomes a full-fledged doctor anyway— their lives. And even though they some - cumstances could keep Mikael from keep - least we have you." including those of women and children, plenty of time to let feelings sprout and times died for that faith, they clung to it ing his promise. The tension between Priests and reverends try to save the are left to rot in the open air. People we bloom. And for now, he has work to do. anyway, praising God even as their suffer - Muslim Turks and Christian Armenians Armenian people, risking their own lives. care about die (or are presumed to die), Mikael is swiftly swept up by the city's ings and pain mounted. grows more taut, more troublesome. One runs a Christian refuge that cares for sometimes in pretty terrible ways. dizzying charms. He lives with his uncle, a The Promise's painful portrait of the Turks take to the streets, shouting. Subtle orphans—secretly ushering many out of Moreover, the titular premise of The rich, respected businessman. He meets Armenian genocide isn't an easy one to discrimination turns to outright abuse. the country. Promise—the tension Mikael feels and befriends Emre, the young, womaniz - watch. But the story it tells is worth hear - On April 24, 1915, the riots begin. Another leads a group of refugees between his duty to Maral and his roman - ing son of a local prince. And he makes the ing. Hundreds of prominent Armenian lead - through the mountains. But the challenge tic passion for Ana—comes with a rather acquaintance of Ana, dance tutor to his –From Pluggedinonline.org ers—intellectuals, priests, businessmen— these men of faith face is daunting indeed. unwelcome and, I think, unnecessary bed - uncle's two young daughters. She's young, ‘Case for Christ’ gets better The new faith-based film about apolo - as the live-adaptation of Emma Watson- As fans of the book will know, it was gist Lee Strobel's conversion to helmed "Beauty and the Beast" (71% on Strobel's wife, Leslie, who first embraced Christianity has received acclaim from the the Tomatometer) and "The Fate of the Christianity. Believing that she entered a popular movie-rating website Rotten Furious" (66%), which stars Dwayne cult, Strobel then conducted an investiga - Tomatoes. Johnson and Vin Diesel, making it one of tion to disprove the Christian faith. "The Case for Christ" movie tells the the best movies today. Instead of discovering clues that will dis - real-life story of how the one-time atheist "The Case for Christ" is "as good a prove it, however, he found proof of its became a firm believer in Christ and has faith-based film as has yet been made," authenticity and became a firm believer received a "fresh" rating from Rotten The Aisle Seat's Mike McGranaghan said. himself. Tomatoes, Crosswalk reports. "It's designed to appeal to Christian audi - In an interview with the Daily Herald, Rotten Tomatoes, an online aggregator ences ... But the movie is well-done Strobel said viewers of the film will get to of movie and TV show reviews from pro - enough to have mainstream appeal, too," learn two things. fessional critics, has given "The Case for he added. "People will hear the evidence for Jesus Christ" a 77% rating on the "The Case for Christ," based on the returning from the dead, thus authenti - Mike Vogel plays former atheist-turned-apologist Lee Strobel in 'The Case for "Tomatometer," making it a "fresh" movie. book of the same title, follows the life of cating his claim to being the son of God," Christ.'(Facebook/The Case for Christ Movie) For a movie to be fresh on the bestselling author Lee Strobel prior to his he told the news outlet. "Plus, they're Tomatometer, it has to receive a score of walk as a firm believer in Christ. The going to hear the gospel." embarrassed to have some "ugly aspects" his wife's story very well. 60% and higher. movie is set in 1980, when Strobel was "They're going to see someone moving of his life bared for all viewers to see, he "The Case for Christ" had risen to the Based on this rating, "The Case for for working as a journalist for the Chicago out of skepticism into faith," he added. knew the movie had to be honest. In the number nine spot at press-time. Christ" has surpassed secular movies such Tribune. Strobel said that while at first, he was end, he feels "it really represents" his and Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______May 2017 • 17 music news Bad reasons to avoid Mandisa returns with Out Of The Gotee Records’ Hollyn making splash Dark with LP debut ‘One-Way Conversations’ GRAMMY winner Gotee Records’ HOLLYN is on a roll as her debut full- reading old books Mandisa’s awaited fifth length album is just over one month old. One-Way by Wyatt Graham spective. Such a standard can be acquired album, Out Of The Dark Conversations debuted on February 10th hitting No. 2 only from the old books” (Capitol CMG), will on the iTunes Pop Albums chart just under Lady Gaga It is a good rule, after reading a new 3. Don’t Avoid Old Books Because You arrive on May 19, her first and was in the Top 10 overall of iTunes. Since the release book, never to allow yourself another Have It All Figured Out in four years. With one in March, Hollyn now new one until you have read an old one “Every age has its own outlook,” writes million+ records sold, has two singles in the in between. If that is too much for you, Lewis, “It is specially good at seeing cer - Mandisa is back with a Top 25 at Christian you should at least read one old one to tain truths and specially liable to make renewed passion for her radio at different for - every three new ones–C. S. Lewis certain mistakes. We all, therefore, need music, after spending mats (“Can’t Live In his introduction to Athanasius’ On the books that will correct the character - much of the past few years Without” at CHR and The Incarnation, C. S. Lewis engages in istic mistakes of our own period. And suffering from depression. She is emerging from the pit of “In Awe” at AC). something of an apologetic for reading that means the old books”. depression with a willingness to be totally transparent and In addition to the old books. Lewis felt reading old books The medieval generation succumbed vulnerable about her journey. ABC’s Good Morning radio love she’s been receiving, Hollyn has also been rec - was essential, even though the wisdom of to Aristotlean thought to a high degree. America broadcast the exclusive first television interview ognized by the media with this new album. She graced reading old books is not always self-evi - Only when the reformation emphasis of and performance with Mandisa on April 26, her first in over her first CCM Magazine cover on the March 15 issue. dent. But it is a good idea to read old going back to the sources, to the old books, and you should value reading books, occurred, did Europe begin to three years. And Sirius XM’s YouTube 15 host Jenna Marbles them for they will benefit you in numer - correct its generational mistakes. Old “My hope is that people will be on this journey with me,” included Hollyn’s song, “All My Love,” on her most ous ways. books correct new mistakes. Lewis knew explains Mandisa. “When I began, I was in a really dark recent playlist. There are a number of bad reasons to that well. place, but where I am today is so much better and so much Hollyn just finished appearing wtih the 2017 avoid reading old books, which you 4. Don’t Avoid Old Books Because lighter!” TobyMac Hits Deep tour that ended in April. While on should never use as an excuse to avoid They Won’t Feed You The first single, “Unfinished,” has released following tour she has had appearances on Good Day Dallas, reading old works of literature. I list four Early Christian literature seems some - Mandisa’s No. 1 hits “Overcomer” and “Stronger.” In the ini - TODAY in Nashville and will be appeared on the WGN of them here, quoting Lewis liberally to what weird to us today. It often uses big tial track, she sings, “Not scared to say it; I used to be the Morning Show in Chicago. make the point. doctrinal terms and speaks of a spiritual - one; Preaching it to you; That you could overcome; I still One-Way Conversations is the follow-up to her believe it; But it ain’t easy; Cause that world I painted; acclaimed debut self-titled EP that produced the No. 1 Where things just all work out; It started changing; And I single “Alone (feat. TRU)”. The release already touts a started having doubts; And it got me so down.” No. 1 radio single with the track “Love with Your Life.”

“Poet of the Piano” Don Wyrtzen to Perform at Topeka Bible Church Topeka Bible Church will host a free logical studies to present “praise piano con - is known for songs such as “Worthy Is The concert for the public featuring pianist, certs” that mix old and new music with Lamb,” “Finally Home,” and “Love Was composer and theologian Don Wyrtzen. humor and insight. He tries to apply bibli - When.” He has also conducted the London The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, cal themes to what’s happening musically Symphony Orchestra in Handel’s Messiah May 7, in the Mulvane Auditorium of the in today’s culture. and his own arrangements of Christmas TBC campus, 1101 SW Mulvane St. Wyrtzen lectures on church music, wor - Carols. Known as the “Poet of the Piano,” ship, and hymnology in many Christian For more information, call Topeka Bible Wyrtzen combines musicianship and theo - colleges and seminaries. As a composer, he Church at 785-234-5545. Musician delves into journey with God in new album by Phil Stacey Surrender,” a song the challenges our ten - there for us. 1. Don’t Avoid Old Books Because You ity foreign to our mindset. Yet that is pre - dency to carry the weight of the world on The next song, “You Define Me” is a Won’t Understand Them cisely why it will feed you spiritually. You Kim Walker-Smith proclaims God’s our own shoulders and reveals the joy celebration of finding one’s identity in “This is a strange idea abroad that in need to get outside of life-situation, walk faithfulness and the power of his presence found in releasing it to God. This is fol - Christ alone. It is followed by “Rise,” which every subject the ancient books should be in someone else’s shoes. in her heartfelt solo debut, On My Side. lowed by “Glimpse,” the cry of a believer testifies to the victory that is found in total read only by professionals, and that the Lewis makes a similar point when he Life can be a tumultuous journey filled who desires to see God in a fresh new way. obedience. This is followed by “Undone,” amateur should content himself with the discusses books of devotion and books of with unexpected twists and turns. We can The third track is a standout congrega - another standout. It is a passionate reflec - modern books,” writes Lewis. But that’s doctrine: “For my own part, I tend to find travel from zero to heartbreak in the blink tional song called “Throne Room.” It illus - tion of Christ’s great sacrifice at the cross. certainly not the case: “The simplest stu - the doctrinal books often more helpful in dent will be able to understand, if not all, devotional than the devotional books, of an eye. But in the life of a believer, even trates a vision of what happens in the spir - This song also steps out of the box in its yet a very great deal of what Plato said; and I rather suspect that the same experi - in the darkest of times there is a friend that itual realm when we approach the throne creativity and departure from formal song but hardly anyone can understand some ence may await many others. I believe sticks closer than a brother. of God through worship. structure. modern books on Platonism”. First-hand that many who find that ‘nothing hap - And this is the story of Kim With lyrics that declare, “My The final track on the album is another knowledge of old books “is usually much pens’ when they sit down, or kneel down, Walker-Smith. heart can’t contain the great congregational titled “Fresh easier and more delightful to acquire” to a book of devotion, would find that In her album trailer, Kim weight of your name and all Outpouring.” In Kim’s own words, than secondhand knowledge. the heart sings unbidden while they are testifies, “the past four years I can say is holy, holy, holy are “There’s so much of God to discover, to Lewis applies the principle to working their way through a tough bit of of my life have been a jour - you,” the song reflects the learn and to know. And the way that he Christian works: theology with a pipe in their teeth and a ney with God through visions of heaven as spoke one season may not be the way that “This mistaken preference for the pencil in their hand.” incredible joy and over - described in Isaiah Chapter he’s speaking this season. And we want to modern books and this shyness of the old Though Lewis speaks generally of doc - whelming grief; birth and 6. stay so close and so connected to him so ones is nowhere more rampant than in trinal books here, it remains true that death, pain and betrayal, right alongside The next song, “I Know,” is the testimo - that we can be right there ready for what - theology. Wherever you find a little study reading old doctrinal books will make hope and resurrection.” Through it all she ny of one who has witnessed the greatness ever it is that he wants to do and speak and circle of Christian laity you can be almost your heart sing unbidden as you work chose to cling to her faith in Christ and his of God first-hand, anchored by a climatic the new thing, the fresh thing that he’s certain that they are studying not St. Luke through “a tough bit of theology.” promise that he would never leave her or bridge that features lyrics from the hymn, doing.” or St. Paul or St. Augustine or Thomas Don’t be afraid or make excuses when forsake her. Through it all, God proved On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand. The fifth Overall, this album is very deep, very Aquinas or Hooker or Butler, but M. it comes to reading old books. They will himself time and again to be both a refuge track, “Awaken Love” is a love song to intimate, and would be best received by Berdyaev or M. Maritain or M. Niebuhr open your mind’s eye to things that you and strength, and this collection of songs Christ featuring passionate string those who are accustomed to going or Miss Sayers or even myself.” may never have imagined without read - was born. arrangements. It invites the Lord to do his beyond the surface during times of wor - 2. Don’t Avoid Old Books Because You ing them. Start with Athanasius’ On the The sound of the album is comprised work uninterrupted by our own desires. ship. It is a personal testimony and is exe - Won’t Understand Contemporary Issues Incarnation. The worst case scenario is of pristine mixes and epic arrangements At this point in the album, a musical cuted by someone who clearly views her - Old books teach you how to under - that you will learn more about how that feature lush pads, heavy synths, and interlude leads us into the song, “Just One self more as a minister than an entertain - stand new books. If you only read what’s Christ became man. And that’s not such beautiful pianos. The tracks leave plenty Touch,” which reveals a desire for a deeper er. new or what’s important at the moment, a bad scenario at all. of space for what is undoubtedly one of connection with God. The album’s title If you are searching for healing, a time you may not have a good picture of –Wyatt Graham is the Executive the strongest female voices in the industry track, “On My Side,” is an acknowledge - of spiritual renewal, or just an intimate things at all. A person needs a good “mere Director of The Gospel Coalition today. ment of God’s presence; that no matter moment of worship, On My Side will Christianity,” “which puts the controver - Canada. He also blogs at www.wyattgra - On My Side opens with “Brave what the situation may be, God is always bless you tremendously. sies of the moment in their proper per - ham.com. 18 • May 2017 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

Celebrate Women's Health Month by Caring for Yourself house and emptying out my nest, percent fruit juice, smoothie or By Judy Freedman I've tried to make an extra effort piece of fruit for breakfast, blue - May is Women's Health Month, to take better care of myself. It berries for lunch, salad and more so if you haven't done anything to hasn't been easy, but I've learned a vegetables for dinner. Ooh, ooh, take care of yourself this month, thing or two along the way. ooh, I should also add my daily then I ask you to take a moment Now, as part of May Women's serving of dark chocolate covered to stop, breathe and be. Health Month, I'm going to share raisins—raisins are a fruit, aren't My yoga teacher N sometimes some of my tips with you. they? reminds us that “we are all human • Do Your Daily Exercise: Every • Take Time to Smell the Roses: I beings and that we should spend morning I get on my stationary went to the farmer's market to get more time being instead of con - bicycle and pedal away. Now that I a sweet potato for dinner. On my stantly doing.” am not working, I pedal for 30 way to get the sweet potato I Now that I am retired from my minutes. When I was working stopped in the flower gardens to full-time corporate job, I am full-time, I used to pedal for 15 see all the beautiful flowers. The learning to adjust to a more flexi - minutes each morning. It's a great colors of the flowers were magnif - ble schedule—however, I still time to catch up on my pile of icent, truly magnificent. In addi - often feel like I need to be doing magazines. Throughout the week, tion to my sweet potato, I bought ing for my loved ones or thought - body and spirit. I've seen a sleep rather than being. Maybe it's I sprinkle in other forms of exer - a pot of pink flowers and put the ful advice when it comes to mak - doctor, taken sleep medicines and because I spent 30-plus years cise like yoga, weight lifting and pot in front of my house. Now the ing some of my big and little life remedies and some nights I just doing—taking care of my kids, walking. (During the week, as a pretty flowers brighten my day decisions. Sometimes it's great to cannot fall asleep or stay asleep, taking care of my spouse, taking special treat to soothe my sore every time I go outside. just talk to my friends and have thanks to my menopausal care of my mom, taking care of muscles, I get a massage because (Hopefully, I will remember to them listen. Yes, I've learned that moments. During my life after 50, work, taking care of everyone … my friend D is a great masseuse or water my flowers throughout the listening is not only a good leader - I'm determined to get more sleep. everyone, everyone, everyone … I take a warm bath with Epsom summer so that they will not die ship skill for business but a good It's a top priority for me, and it but myself. salts and fragrant lavender oil.) and will continue to brighten my friendship skill to develop and should be for all boomer girls who Sound familiar? Most boomer • Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables: days all summer long.) share with others. want to age gracefully. girls are great caregivers to others I used to do public relations for • Talk to or Listen to Your • Sleep More: Ever since I had So, so, so … what are you going but are not great caregivers to V8 Vegetable Juice many years ago Friends: My friends help me cele - kids, I don't get enough sleep. And to do to take care of yourself dur - themselves. and ever since I always try to eat brate my good times and help me definitely as a caregiver during the ing this month and during your During the past six years, after or drink my five servings of fruits manage my bad times. My friends past 30-plus years, sleep depriva - life after 50? losing my spouse, selling my and vegetables each day. A 100 provide fresh perspectives on car - tion took its toll on my mind, Source: aboomerslifeafter50.com.

“Non-fiction Theater.” When it If you only ever eat alone, thing.” And for heaven’s sake, comes to aging, he focuses on you’re missing something don’t stop laughing, she added. three simple ideas. vital,” he said. Thomas says people who A(Ivagnhoie nNewgswir e) G-- Agre acefully The first: move well. Lucienne told Ivanhoe, “I focus their energy outward, on may just be a number, but “People who move best in old hope that he goes before me, or friends, family and new hob - when the numbers start adding age are the people who keep both together. That would be bies and experiences, tend to up, so do the stereotypes. One moving,” Dr. Thomas the best way.” have the highest degree of hap - geriatrician is on a mission to explained. Roland replied, “Okay, I can piness and well-being, com - dispel the negative mindset Next, sleep well. Dr. Thomas do that.” pared to people who just think that getting older means get - said, “Older people can have Lucienne said, “Don’t get any about themselves and their ting worse. greater sleep fragmentation, ideas and crash the car or any - aches and pains. At 92 and 88, Roland and and are awake more during the Lucienne Lee are so comfort - married,” Lucienne explained. night, its normal, no problem.” able together; you’d think All kidding aside, both Last, but not least: eat well, they’d be celebrating a 50 year Ronald and Lucienne have a anniversary. keen understanding about their But they’ve only been mar - advancing years. ried for 10 years. Bill Thomas, MD, Roland told Ivanhoe; “We Geriatrician told Ivanhoe, “It’s dated for about a year, didn’t not about how fast you can run we?” or how high you can jump. It’s Lucienne responded, “We about how much you under - were married after a month!” “ stand and how much you’re A month? Was it that fast? able to give back to the world, and he’s not talking about You work pretty fast,” Roland that’s aging.” counting carbs. replied. Dr. Thomas was a geriatri - “It turns out that eating and “It was your idea. I wanted to cian who now travels the coun - sharing meals together is a real - live in sin; he wanted to get try performing what he calls ly important part of our health. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______May 2017 • 19 Filing, and Voluntary Suspense. benefits if he or she is at least age SOCIAL SECURITY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS If you are at least 62 years of 62 and you are getting, or are eli - What is the eligibility for Here is an example: age and you wish to apply for gible for, retirement or disability Social Security spouse’s retirement or spouse’s benefits, benefits. 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The local office Any age and caring for a child child entitled to receive benefits mation, see the FAQs on entitled to receive benefits on on your spouse’s record who is Claiming Changes, Deemed Your spouse may be able to get phone number is 1-888-327-1271. your spouse’s record who is younger than age 16 or disabled. younger than age 16 or disabled. Your full spouse’s benefit could If you do have enough credits Topeka Metro Announces Seniors Ride Free, other Promotions be up to one-half the amount to qualify for your own Social Topeka Metro has a handful of promo - Service Recognition Week has been cele - Topeka at no charge. Topeka Metro has your spouse is entitled to receive Security benefits and you apply tions coming up that will benefit many brated the first week of May, and organ - partnered with family-friendly businesses at their full retirement age. If you for your own retirement benefits Topekans. ized annually to honor the men and in the city where youth can go to have fun choose to begin receiving and for benefits as a spouse, we The first promotion commemorates women who serve our nation as federal, this summer! See the full list at spouse’s benefits before you always pay your own benefits Older Americans Month in May. More state, county and local government topekametro.org,. This promotion is for reach full retirement age, your first. If your benefits as a spouse than ever before, older Americans are employees. "Public Employees Ride fixed routes only. benefit amount will be perma - are higher than your own retire - working longer and engaging in their FREE" the week of May 8 through 13, and For more information, visit nently reduced. ment benefits, you will get a communities. 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FREE lunch with Christian fellowship, devotions & entertainment provided by Topeka North Outreach. For Info: 286-1370. MEDICARE MONDAYS – First Monday of every month, 1-3pm. Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (Menninger Room 206), 1515 SW 10th. Senior health insurance counseling. For info: 580-4545 or [email protected] More important than living in KANSAS is where you will live forever. Just as you would LIFEFEST – First Thu. of the month, 10am-12:30pm, Covenant Baptist look at a map of KANSAS to find your way, so Church, 5440 SW 37th St. Notice: Seniors ministering to seniors – celebrating you must look at the Bible to find your way to with fellowship, fun, food, learning & entertainment. Potluck lunch at noon. If heaven. The Bible says, “Narrow is the way, transportation is needed, call 354-4994 or 478-1729 which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” (Matt. 7:14). Jesus said, “I am the way, SENIOR FIT & FUN PROGRAM - every Mon., Wed., & Fri., 1:30pm, Specializing in all your CPAP needs the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Rolling Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW Hiawatha Place (US Hwy 75 & NW Father, but by me.” (Jn. 14:6). Jesus is the 46th St.) 785-286-0601 or [email protected] only way to Heaven and He gave these direc - tions on getting there. SHEPHERDS CENTER LINE DANCING GROUP - meets 2nd & 4th 512 SW 6th Avenue 785-289-3188 1. Realize you are a sinner. Everyone Thursdays, 2-4:00 at First United Methodist, 6th & Topeka. Park on the WEST Fax 785-783-3599 starts the same place spiritually. “For all have side and use the WEST door. Immediately inside, turn left and walk the ramp Topeka, KS 66603 sinned and come short of the glory of god.” to the library, then left to the elevator. Push [B] to go to the fellowship hall (Rom. 3:23). Sin’s penalty keeps you out of Heaven and condemns you to Hell, separat - SHEPHERDS CENTER HHHS WALKING GROUP - meets 2nd & 4th ing you from God. Romans 6:23 says, “The Thursdays, 9:30-11 at HHHS, 21st & Belle. Parking & entrance for walkers is on wages of sin is death.” Sin brings both physi - the WEST side. Walking is done on an inside track. People who would like to cal & spiritual death. “And death and hell were walk a shelter dog must have completed an animal handling class that is given cast into the lake of fire. This is the second periodically at HHHS—for arrangements call Kelsey Scrinopskie, 233-7325. 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. 20 • May 2017 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice He is currently hitting .195 with 1 homer and 5 RBIs. He’s a pretty good hitter over - all, even though he hasn’t shown it this year, but last year he hit 25 home runs but he also struck out 132 times, second most on the team. When the Royals won the Regional Homeschool team World Series, he led the team with 108 Are the Kansas City Royals really this Alcides Escobar and centerfielder Lorenzo strikeouts. He also hits into a lot of double bad? Right now, the Royals are 7-13, Cain will all have many options at the end plays. I truly believe that he’ll be wearing wins national championship which isn’t exactly horrible, but the way of the year. The question is, will they make the pinstripes of the New York Yankees they’ve been losing is enough to drive you it to end of the year without being traded? next year, if not before. He could be the crazy. At the beginning of the season dur - If the Royals are out of playoff con - first baseman the Yanks are looking for ing a sweep by the Minnesota tention at the All-Star break, I come trade deadline. Twins, their pitching staff fell expect them to trade at least one Moustakis will demand a fair price but apart, or should I say, their of these guys, if not two. I expect the Royals will keep him if they bullpen fell apart. Surprisingly, Cain might be the can only sign one of these guys. Currently, their offense has first to go. He is currently leading Remember when the Royals chose Mike struggled quite a bit. It always the team in batting average on Sweeney over Carlos Beltran? The same seems like one of the two are off a base percentage and stolen bases. thing will happen here. I expect Moustakis bit. The exception to that was the We all know the type of defender to sign a long term deal with the team. two years they went to the World Series. It he is so he will have some value on the Escobar, not so much. If the Royals seemed like both their offense and their trade market. It’s just not certain that a could afford to lose any of these four, it’s pitching were good for most of the year team would trade for him if they couldn’t Escobar. First off, he struggles at the plate during those runs. sign him for long term. Cain doesn’t seem a lot. He’s there to play defense, which, he What concerns me about the Royals is to be the impact player that a contending is very good at. However, Raul Mondesi Jr. CHIEF, the National Christian Derek Bowman, Manhattan; Luke the fact that they have four of their core team might be looking for. is the shortstop of the future. Yeah, I know Homeschool Championship Boys’ Casada, Manhattan; Luke McNellis, players becoming free agents at the end of Hosmer’s situation is pretty interesting. he was recently sent to Omaha, but he’ll be Varsity Division 2C Team was recognized Manhattan; Nathan McNellis, the season. First baseman Eric Hosmer, Every Royals fan thinks that Hosmer is a back and when Escobar leaves, the job in the House of Representatives on April Manhattan; Cody Mericle, Wamego; Josh third baseman Mike Moustakis, shortstop great player when in reality he really isn’t. goes to Mondesi. 4 with a Resolution of Recognition from Patterson, St George; Dylan Peters, Representative Ron Highland. Their Junction City; Noah Salts, Manhattan; lowered our fees, total revenue would to Farrant. Memberships immediate - they can play all 63 clubs in the outstanding record included four over - Patrick Schrader, Paxico; and James go up. ly increased dramatically and GreatLIFE portfolio. Members who time victories, which led to their champi - Wilson, Manhattan. Also recognized are “I have worn the shoes of a lot of brought additional capital into the pay the lowest monthly fee have lim - onship national victory in Springfield, their coaches: Head Coach, John Peters; [golf course operators]. You get ited access and must pay addi - Missouri. This regional team, CHIEF, and Assistant Coaches DeQuaan in that box, and you don’t tional fees at some clubs. Christian Homes in Education Simmons, Sid Catterson, John McNellis, know how to get out. It’s excit - Monthly fees start as low as Fellowship, competes as a nonprofit and Doug Mericle. The Athletic Director ing when we can go in and help $22.99/month and move organization. The players recognized are is Troy Bowman. someone.” upwards to $500.00/month. But GreatLIFE’s goal is to launch higher-priced memberships the new franchises in major allow members full access with markets. But finding the right no additional fees. partners is the key, Farrant One of GreatLIFE’s more GreatLIFE offers low-cost said. recent acquisitions in the Topeka GreatLIFE began offering area, Safari Golf at 21st and club memberships with low Indian Hills Road, offers a variety family fun opportunities fees in 1992, starting at $25 a of activities for the entire family. month. After experimenting In addition to a driving range, with various fee levels, Farrant real - company. batting cages and mini-golf, there is a ized he actually generated more The average golfer in Kansas plays new 9-hole FootGolf facility that money when the monthly fees were about 20 rounds a year and spends uses renovated greens from an old 9- lower. about $400 annually in green fees, hole executive course for the footgolf GreatLIFE started adding fitness Farrant said. holes. Safari Golf is open to the pub - centers at the courses in 2003, and lic, but GreatLIFE members enjoy a that was a turning point, according When a member joins GreatLIFE, special discount.

Tourneys and Tidbits 36TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC - May 15, Lake Quivira Country Club, 100 “Golf is Crescent Blvd, Lake Quivira. 10am: Private golf clinic with PGA pro Tom Aikmus; 11am: Lunch & Registration; Noon: Shotgun Start. Celebration & Dinner immedi - deceptively In addition to state-of-the-art fit - ships than those of traditional pri - ately following play (Sponsors, spouses & guests invited). Benefitting Catholic ness centers and indoor pools, vate clubs. Charities of Northeast Kansas. 913.433.2046. catholiccharitiesks.org/special- simple and GreatLIFE offers a lot of ways for This model has proven to be very events/golf-classic/registration families to enjoy the outdoors, popular, allowing him to expand at a GOLF TOURNAMENT - May 19, 11:30am Reg. & lunch, 12:30 shotgun, endlessly including golf, foot golf, miniature breakneck pace, adding a dozen golf Shawnee Country Club (Great Life Golf Course. Fellowship Bible Church is host - complicated. ” golf, driving range, batting cages, courses in 2016 alone, most in the ing. $75 per person or $300 per 4-person team (includes lunch, cart and 18 holes swimming and more. Kansas City region. This brings the of golf). Click on events at fbctopeka.com – Arnold Palmer Rick Farrant, co-owner of total to 63 GreatLIFE facilities. RMHC Charity Golf Classic – May 22, 8:30am shotgun, Lake Shawnee Golf GreatLIFE with his wife Linda, says And GreatLIFE is just getting Course. 4-person scramble; $440 per team and includes cart, green fees, mulli - their facilities are designed to get started. Farrant recently unveiled a gans, long-drive hole, food (after golf), goody bags, prizes & silent auction. adults and kids out doing something franchise model that could help Deadline is May 1. 785-235-6852 [email protected] together. GreatLIFE grow even faster. 15TH ANNUAL ROD ROGERS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNEY – Jun. 2. Dub’s With several locations throughout “There are lots of opportunities Dread Golf Course, KC, KS. 1pm shotgun. $500 per team includes lunch, range the greater Topeka area, there is sure out there for everybody,” Farrant balls, refreshments on almost every hole, and Famous Dave's dinner. Lots of fun to be a GreatLIFE facility near you. said in an interview for Golf, Inc. and prizes! Benefitting KU Cancer Center & Cancer Action. For info: 913-461- GreatLIFE has taken over various magazine. “We are all competing 8527 or [email protected] public and private golf and fitness with keeping golf viable. We have 20 KEVIN BRENNAN GOLF BENEFIT FOR THE FIRST TEE SHAWNEE - Jun 02, facilities and introduced a low-cost- years of throwing darts at a board 12pm, Lake Shawnee Golf Course. Fundraiser to support the youth of The First membership model that has taken and figuring out which ones missed Tee of Shawnee County the Midwest by storm. With monthly and which ones didn’t. dues of various levels beginning at “We built forecast models based Firekeeper Golf Course is offering PGA Junior League, a fun, social and inclusive $22.99, GreatLIFE memberships on our performance from ’92 to ’99, opportunity for boys and girls ages 13 & under to enjoy the game of golf. Partic- ipants wear numbered jerseys and play on teams with friends. For info contact look a lot more like gym member - and every time it showed that if we the Pro Shop at 785-966-2100, or Michael Powell at [email protected] Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______May 2017 • 21

"Best tournament of the year" Benefits Search for Pancreatic Cancer Cure Spring is here, summer's near, and it's that time of year – time to gear up for the 15th Annual Rod Rogers Memorial Golf Tournament benefitting KU Cancer Center, Cancer Action and Pancreatic Cancer Research. The tourney will be held once again at Dub’s Dread Golf Course, 12601 Hollingsworth Rd., Kansas City, Kansas, on June 2nd. “We're excited to host the tournament once again at Dub’s Dread,” said Marylyn Rogers Owens, tournament organizer. “We do this not only to honor Rod’s memory, but more impor - tantly to bring attention to this deadly disease The tournament continues to grow stronger, and raise much needed funds to fight it. We hope and has been labeled by many as the "Best to one day be able to offer a cure or at least diag - Tournament of the Year,” so it’s best to get your nostic testing to give patients a fighting chance.” reservations in early. Midwest Distributors is the Rodney Max Rogers, a business man and life - sponsor for the tournament, which features time resident of Wyandotte County, was diag - plenty of refreshments on almost every hole, nosed at age 62 with pancreatic cancer, the dead - contests, prizes, a large silent auction and fun. liest, most painful, untreatable form of Lunch will be served before the tourney on the cancer...and the least funded. He succumbed to patio, fresh off the grill, and the dinner served it 7 months later, which is more time than most after is by Famous Daves! “Grammy's” famous people with this horrific disease get. Frito Pies will once again be served at the turn. “We are honored once again to have some of Plenty of range balls are available at the driving the drs/researchers from KU Cancer Center par - range prior to the tournament. ticipate and share the latest news of the progress The tournament begins with a shotgun start they are making in their fight against pancreatic at 1pm. Registration and lunch is 10:30 a.m. – cancer,” Owens said. “We would like to thank our 12:30 p.m. If you would like to be involved, or sponsor, Midwest Distributors, Inc. for their donate an item for the auction, contact Marylyn continued support and KC Cause, a local non- Rogers Owens at (913) 461-8527 or profit fund raising organization for making this [email protected]. Registration for the tour - tournament possible. ney is at www.rogersgolftournament.com. 22 • May 2017 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Wanamaker Road Baptist Church New Resident Church Guide 6. FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST Sun. 9:30am - Sunday School for all ages 1912 SW Gage, Topeka, KS Sun. 10:30am - Worship & Word, Children 1. The Great I AM Church 272-0443 www.fsbctopeka.org Wed. 6:30pm - Children, Youth, Adult Breaking Traditions Sunday Services: ~ Nursery care for all services ~ Non-Denominational 8:30 AM Traditional Worship Pastor Cordell Fischer 9:45 AM Bible study--all ages 12. BUCK CREEK COUNTRY CHURCH 2523 SE Indiana 11 AM Contemporary Worship Meeting at Buck Creek School House (785) 861-0422 5 mi. east of Perry on Hwy 24, 13th & Phillips Rd. www.greatIAMchurch.com 7. TOPEKA BAPTIST CHURCH Childrens Sunday School - 8:30 a.m. “Finding NEW LIFE in CHRIST” Worship Service - 9:00 a.m. 2. CHRISTIAN CAVALRY Sunday Worship 9:30 & 10:45am, 5pm Contacts: Logan Barnett 785-597-5498, Scott Bond 423-0406, Jack Snavely 760-3513 MINISTRIES INT. ~ Sunday School for all ages ~ 11 Pastor Beaux Bryant 4500 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka 13. WANAMAKER WOODS NAZARENE c/o Seaman Baptist Church 785-862-0988 Serving Christ - Loving People 2015 NW Buchanan, Topeka Ks 66608 www.topekabaptist.org 3501 SW Wanamaker Rd • 273-2248 785-224-5419 • www.church4bikers.org Dr. L.D. Holmes, Sr. Pastor Sun. School 9:30 am 8. WANAMAKER ROAD www.wwnaz.org Sun. Service 10:45 am BAPTIST CHURCH Sun. Worship: 9am (Hymns) & 11 am Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7pm “Being and making disciples of Jesus Christ Children’s Worship 9 & 11 am by the power of the Gospel, to the glory of God” Sunday School 10 am, all ages 3. TOPEKA BIBLE CHURCH 2700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka Sun. Evening Various Children’s Programs 1101 SW Mulvane St., Topeka (785) 272-9323 www. wrbctopeka.com 6 pm Life Groups; 6:30 pm Teen Service 785-234-5545 Traditional Sunday Worship 10:30am & 6pm Wed. 6:30 pm Adult & Teen Life Groups Worship: 8:00 - 9:30 & 11am Sunday School 9am • Wed. Prayer 7pm Wed. 6:30 pm Kids University Sunday School & Bible Studies: ~ Nursery care at all services ~ 9:30 & 11am 9. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 17. EAST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 19. SEAMAN COMMUNITY CHURCH 21. HARVEST FAMILY FELLOWSHIP www.discovertbc.com 310 E 8th St (E. US 56 Hwy) 15. OAKLAND UNITED METHODIST 4425 S.E. 29th St., 379-9933. Independent Christ-Centered Bible Church Meets at 522 SW Polk Overbrook, KS; 785-665-7117 CHURCH Sunday Worship 10:45am & 6:00pm 2036 NW Taylor, Topeka, KS 785-220-5418 Pastor Rey Rodriguez Elvin Dillard, Senior Pastor 801 NE Chester, Topeka, KS 66616 AWANA Sunday at 5:45 p.m. 354-8777 • www.seamanchurch.com 4. NORTHLAND CHRISTIAN See our website for info on our Sun. Worship 10 am CHURCH Sunday School 9 am; Worship 10 am 235-1010 • [email protected] Adult Sunday School - Sun. 9:30am www.gccinoverbrook.com Shawn O'Trimble, Pastor Student Ministries & Kid City www.topekaharvest.vpweb.com 3102 NW Topeka Blvd., Topeka [email protected] Sunday School 9:15am, Worship 10:30am www.esbcks.org Sunday Worship: 10:30am 286-1204 Children's worship time 10:30am Children's Sunday School: 10:30am 22. NEW CITY LIFE CHURCH Worship Sun. 8:00, 9:30 & 11am 10. LORD’S HOUSE CHURCH Hear us on WREN Radio Sun. 10-11am 18. CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC Youth group 1st & 3rd Sundays 4-6pm 5221 SW West Drive www.northland.cc. 300 SW Roosevelt, Topeka KS 66606 Like us on Facebook! CHURCH Topeka, Kansas 66606 Sunday Services - 10:00 am Pastor Marilyn Hahn McGinnis All are welcome - Come and see us! Voted 2015/16 Best Church in Topeka! 20. HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH 10 a.m. Sunday (Non-traditional Service) 5973 SW 25th St. Pastor Kathy Crofford 5. FAIRLAWN CHURCH OF THE 1937 NE Madison St, See “About Us” at our website 16. HOUSE OF THE LORD CHURCH Topeka, KS 66614 ● 273-0710 23. HIGHLAND HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN NAZARENE www.kawriverkeruv.com A Spirit-filled, Word-centered church Reconciliation: Sat 3-4pm Topeka, KS 66616 • 785-506-4594 730 SW Fairlawn Rd., Topeka, KS CHURCH 785-379-5642 Questions? [email protected] 2531 SE Wittenberg Rd., Topeka Weekend Masses: Sat 4:30pm Pastor Dale Stockburger Sunday Services: 8:30 and 10:00 AM (785) 272-6322 • www.FairlawnNaz.org Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm Sunday 7:30, 9, 11am, 6pm Sunday Worship: 10 am and 6pm Jars of Clay Children's Center now open Wed. Prayer & Praise 7pm Sunday Worship: 10:40 am 11. COMMUNITY CHURCH www.ctktopeka.org Junior Church for kids: Sun 10am Taking registrations: 785-379-9098 1819 SW 21st St., Topeka 785-266-LOVE (5683) Fr. Matthew Schiffelbein, Pastor Adult, Youth & Children’s Sun. School 9:15 Wed. Evening Worship: 7pm 2930 SE Tecumseh Road 233-3537 www.CommunityChurchKS.com J. Michael Borjon, Pastor Fr. Jaime Zarse, Associate Pastor Tecumseh, Kansas 66542

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Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______May 2017 • 23 Five Kansas Counties Go “Sanctuary,” None in Missouri In response to a pair of executive issued by ICE to that jurisdiction.” EOvear 3s000t epeorpFle aettensdetd tDhe frouarthw ansnua l BEasitegrFe stC - rthoe Twopekda Es aster orders from the Trump administration, Although most of the counties that Parade & Family Fun Fair - which was held this year on April 15 in North Topeka, U.S. Immigration and Customs are “non-cooperative” are exactly with the parade taking place on North Kansas Avenue, and the fun fair in Garfield Enforcement (ICE) has made available where you would expect to find them Park. for public release the non-Federal juris - – California, Oregon, New York, New The parade moved through NOTO and north to Garfield Park. Many of the floats dictions that have gone at least de facto Jersey – no “red” state, with the had a definite Easter flavor, featuring crosses, empty tombs and Biblical characters, “sanctuary.” This means they release ille - exception of the newly and barely red fulfilling the purpose of reminding observers of the true meaning of the holiday. gal aliens from their custody, “notwith - Pennsylvania, has as many non- Others featured more of a fun-loving, lighthearted theme, including classic cars, big standing that such aliens are subject to a cooperating counties as Kansas. trucks and other types of motorized and walking entries. detainer or similar request for custody Missouri, for instance, has no such counties listed. Not even Texas or Live performers were on hand all day performing both inside and outside. Florida can match Kansas. The event is coordinated each year by C5Alive. For more information, email ICE cautions that its list is culled [email protected] or visit www.C5Alive.org, TopekaEasterParade.com or on Kobach Announces Another Voting Fraud Conviction from a variety of public sources and Facebook: Topeka Easter Parade and Family Fun Fair. Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach fine. Probation will terminate upon pay - may not be comprehensive. That has announced the securing of a guilty ment of the fine. The case was brought in said, Kansas has at least five such plea in the voter fraud case of Victor David Sedgwick County District Court. counties. They are listed below along Garcia Bebek. This is Secretary Kobach's Secretary Kobach was first elected in with the date the non-cooperative eighth conviction that he has obtained 2010 on a platform of securing the policy was enacted: since gaining the authority to prosecute integrity of elections. In 2011, he intro - Sedgwick County, Kansas, June voter fraud in July 2015, and the first for duced, and the Kansas legislature adopt - 2014 – “Will not honor ICE detainer the crime of a non-citizen voting. ed, the Secure and Fair Elections (SAFE) without a court order or warrant.” As a non-citizen, Mr. Bebek voted on Act, which requires proof of citizenship at Shawnee County, Kansas, June three separate occasions, including a 2012 the time of registration and photo identi - 2014 – “Will not honor detainers special election, the 2012 general election, fication at the time of voting. without additional probable cause.” and the 2014 general election. On April 7, Secretary Kobach stated: "The problem Butler County, Kansas, June 2014 – 2017, Mr. Bebek plead guilty to three of non-citizens voting is a serious one, “Will not honor ICE detainer with - counts of voting without being qualified, both in Kansas and nationally. Every time out a court order or warrant.” a class A misdemeanor. Under the plea a non-citizen votes, it cancels out the vote Finney County, Kansas, June 2014 agreement Mr. Bebek was placed on of a United States citizen." – “Will not honor ICE detainer with - unsupervised probation for a period of Secretary Kobach has secured $29,000 out a court order or warrant.” up to three years and must pay a $5,000 in fines so far for election related crimes. Harvey County, Kansas, June 2014 – “Will not honor ICE detainer with - out a court order or warrant.” by 50 cents per pack and increased the Sedgwick is Wichita’s County. TAX REFORM sales tax rate from 6.15 percent to 6.5 per - Butler and Harvey Counties border continued from page 7 cent. The two tax increase proposals Sedgwick. Garden City is the largest the failure to rein in state spending that added up to $384 million in new state rev - city in Finney county in southwest would ultimately lead to revenue prob - enue and were bolstered by $50 million in Kansas. And, most problematically, lems for Kansas down the road.” spending cuts, although there was still a Shawnee is home to the state capital, Credit downgrades are a sign of a mis - net increase in spending.” Topeka. match between revenues and expenses. Our legislature failed the people of All five of these counties went red Those who want more spending say the Kansas: “The first lesson to glean from the in the 2016 election, some by wide downgrades are caused by a lack of rev - Kansas experience is that politics affects margins. One has to wonder whether enue, but we could have cured the mis - policy. The final reforms that passed in the citizens of these counties know match by reforming spending, too: 2012 were not the reforms that anybody what their public officials are up to. “Contrary to this popularly reported nar - wanted. Specific tax reform ideas are easi - Since the list was publicly report - rative, Moody’s cited much more than ly diluted and changed, and without the ed, Finney County has protested its just recent tax cuts as the rationale for a political will to fix imperfect reforms, inclusion on the list and Sedgwick downgrade, specifically failure to reduce unintended consequences can be difficult County claims it has begun to coop - spending to offset tax cuts, pension liabil - to avoid.” erate. ities and state debt. Then, politicians should be so boastful. The purpose of tax cuts? Let us keep Don’t overpromise. (Ask Barack Obama more resources in the productive private about that. He said if we don’t pass the The news and information sector: “It is certainly true that in the years ARRA stimulus bill, the unemployment following the tax reductions, Kansas did rate would rise above a certain level. Well, you want...on-line. experience lower revenue collections, the stimulus passed, the unemployment even lower than what had been projected. rate went above that level, and it was sev - metrovoicenews.com & But, part of the goal of the Kansas tax eral years before it fell below. In other reform was to reduce the amount of words, unemployment was worse with money taken in by state government and the stimulus than Obama said it would be Facebook.com/metrovoicenews enhance the resources available to the pri - without the stimulus.) “The second vate sector. Importantly, however, was the important lesson that can be learned resistance to any meaningful spending from the Kansas experience is economic reductions. Even as the 2012 tax reduc - growth resulting from bold tax reductions tions were projected to let Kansans keep takes time. Governor Brownback’s previ - TÄÄ fvÜ|ÑàâÜx |á ZÉw@ $4.5 billion more of their own money, the ous comments about the Kansas tax state increased spending in 2012 by $432 reforms being ‘a shot of adrenaline’ to the uÜxtà{xw tÇw |á âáxyâÄ yÉÜ million.” state’s economy continued to hound him Would more taxes help the Kansas throughout the ups and downs of rev - àxtv{|Çz? Üxuâ~|Çz? economy? “In a late 2012 literature review enue and economic reports. Setting on this topic, William McBride, former expectations too high or too early can vÉÜÜxvà|Çz tÇw àÜt|Ç|Çz Chief Economist for the Tax Foundation, make pushing forward with future found that of 26 peer-reviewed academic reforms nearly impossible, while setting |Ç Ü|z{àxÉâáÇxáá ? áÉ à{tà studies since 1983, only three fail to find a unrealistic expectations can lead to the negative effect on economic growth from unwinding of sound economic reforms.” à{x ÅtÇ Éy ZÉw Åtç ux taxes.” Finally: “Even though the tax reduc - The 2015 legislative session: “A block of tions improved economic growth, the legislators held out for reductions in the lack of commensurate spending reduc - à{ÉâÜÉâz{Äç xÖâ|ÑÑxw yÉÜ cost of government rather than tax tions led to trouble for the state’s budget. increases but they were unable to get a Budget shortfalls and tough negotiations xäxÜç zÉÉw ãÉÜ~A majority. … The final plan that passed about possible tax increases mean uncer - both houses and was signed by Governor tainty for businesses and families, which Brownback included two main tax can hamper some of the positive eco - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 increases. The state raised the cigarette tax nomic effects of decreasing taxes.” NIV 24 • May 2017 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Chalk Walk is back You know you love sidewalk chalk – TO NORTH We all do, don't we? NOTO is getting out the sidewalk chalk and we're going TOPEKA! to attempt to cover each square of con - Welcome... crete sidewalk within two blocks with art and try to beat some kind of crazy chalk walk side record. Our longest record we covered a record of 4339 feet this time we aim to cover even more. Ric Barron Band Jr Vargas y Pacante Plus it will be buckets of fun for all the kids, big and small, young and young Vintage Vibe, 833 N Kansas Avenue, at heart. will feature vintage wedding dresses We are providing a box of chalk in and more! front of each building for community ESU SATO will be at Creations of use. You're welcome to bring your own Hope Gallery, 909 N. Kansas Ave. chalks as well. We are also taking chalk Students from the Art Therapy pro - donations for this event. gram at Emporia State will present an We're inviting special guest artists to interactive art activity during the First be featured on designated areas. If you Fridays art walk in Celebration of would like to be a featured artist please Mental Health Awareness Month. contact us and let us know, we'll It’s all part of First Friday, which is reserve a featured space. quite the celebration in North Topeka Remember, the goal is to cover the these days, bringing people to the area 35% OFF Burgers! most distance possible in one day with in record numbers. Besides the Art Walk in NOTO, other North Topeka chalk art from the community. businesses have begun joining in and It's a free and fun event for the coordinating complementary events. entire family. Feel free bring your Many are making plans to make 2017 favorite chalks and your cameras. better than ever in NOTO and the entire North Topeka area. More N. Topeka Happenings Entertainment can also be found on First Fridays, at various venues during May First Friday is also Cinco de the artwalk up and down the Avenue. Mayo! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with The restaurants, locally owned Justicia Inc. on First Friday in the shops, art galleries and studios have also NOTO Arts District at 814 N Kansas become favorite art walk destinations. Ave. Enertainment to include: Here are a few more shceduled events Ballet Folklorico de Topeka in the North Topeka area: Mariachi Habanero SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB – Meets every Tue., 6:30am, Sunrise Optimist Complex, 720 NW 50th St. For info: Gary, 246-1291. SENIOR FIT & FUN PROGRAM - every Mon., Wed., & Fri., 1:30pm, Rolling Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW Hiawatha Place 785-286-0601 MOTHER TERESA’S FARMERS MARKET - Saturdays 8:30-11:30am, Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church 2014 NW 46th St. COTTAGES OF TOPEKA ANNUAL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES – May 5-7, 8-11am. 620 NW Lyman Rd VETERAN’S TRIBUTE - May 29, 12:30pm to 3pm, Great Overland Station, 701 N Kansas. On Memorial Day the Topeka Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars and Topeka’s Grace Hospice, in conjunction with other organizations, hosts the annual Veterans Lunch and Topeka Area Massing of Colors ceremony to promote patriotism, citizenship and honor our Nation’s Veterans. The lunch, free to Veterans, begins at 12:30 and the Massing of Colors Ceremony is conducted, beginning, at 2pm. Sante Fe Band will perform. For info: 228-0400

NOTO Community Arts Center 935 N Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS Register for classes at notoartsdistrict.com Ed Popkess For information: 785.608.6738 or email [email protected]