metro kansas city VISIT US AT facebook/metrovoicenews DAY TRIPPING EDITION or metrovoicenews.com There are lots Skylar Kaylyn at of options Smithville Christian close to KC Family Day for getting July 30 away just for the day PAGE Concerts & Events | PAGE 14 12 CELEBRATING FAITH, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY IN KANSAS CITY VOLUME 27 • NUMBER 7 July 2016 FREE– TAKE ONE! Sixty seconds to FAITH, LOVE, AND HOPE change the world A year after the shootings at Charleston’s Mother Emanuel Israeli inventions Church, one woman continues to call for racial unity improving quality of Alana Simmons didn’t intend to speak to Dylann Roof at his bond hear - watching the proceedings quickly picked up life for billions ing, two days after he shot and killed nine members of Emanuel AME on her words and created a hashtag that Church in Charleston, S.C. But as others began to speak forgiveness, she went viral. felt the need to tell about the legacy of love her grandfather, Rev. Daniel Tech savvy and well aware of the Simmons, 74, left behind. The experience changed the direction of power social media could wield for her life. Story by both good and bad, Simmons, 25 Now, a year after the June 17 massacre, Simmons heads a grow - at the time, used the impromptu ing non-profit organization that promotes acts of forgiveness and Dick platform in the interview that fol - gives voice to the message that love is stronger than hate. Peterson lowed to issue a challenge: “Use Tel Aviv has more tech start-ups “The families [at the bond hearing] were forgiving him for all the hashtag. Go and show some - than Silicon Valley. Here, the first the terror he had caused,” Simmons recalled. “I had this humbling one who is different than you an act of 3-D printed car. epiphany of how love conquers all, so when I got the chance to speak, I love. If you really want to help, post that Leading Israeli entrepreneurs had said, ‘Although my grandfather died in the hands of hate, he lived in love to a social media account. Everyone 60 seconds to pitch their business and preached love, so his legacy will be love. And hate won’t win.’” has one. Use yours for good.” At the Alana ideas this summer. What they came Cameras were rolling, but Simmons thought they were there to video - very least, get the imagery out there Simmons up with may change the world. conference the hearing. She didn’t know they were broadcasting live. Those See SHOOTINGS page 22 It’s not surprising, though. Israel comes in second, behind the U.S., in yearly tech startups and inventions. Israel’s 8 million people and its in - ventions even outpace China which has one billion citizens and the combined effort of the 1.7 billion people in Muslim countries –com - bined! Tech Crunch, a top tech com - pany, went to Tel Aviv, Israel, to scout out the best Israeli minds in the busi - Casting Crowns ness. They hosted a competition in See ENTREPRENEURS page 22 headlines Faith and Family Day at Kauffman Stadium this year 3 6 0 4 6

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CALL 816-524-4522 OR EMAIL [email protected] 2 • July 2016 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– metrovoicenews.com n facebook.com/metrovoicenews –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Metro Voice Is Trump truly a changed man after accepting Christ? news briefs Few Syrian Christians get Black pastor says his attitude changed on asylum in U.S., despite Donald Trump after meeting with 1,000 genocide declaration (WNS)--Two months after the Obama Christian leaders but others still doubt administration called out militant terror group Islamic State (ISIS) for committing Conservative evangelical bishop E.W. nonprofit S.T.A.N.D., said in a confer - genocide against Christians in Iraq and Jackson says that his attitude about ence call during the meeting that he can Syria, refugee data show those finding a Donald Trump changed as a result of now back the presumptive Republican safe haven in the United States are not the the June meeting between Trump and nominee instead of just preferring him ones suffering the most persecution. Last hundreds of America’s top Christian over presumptive Democratic nominee year, President Barack Obama set the goal leaders in New York City. Hillary Clinton. of bringing 10,000 Syrian refugees to the Jackson, who is the founder of the “What I am hoping we will see is the Bishop E.W. Jackson Donald Trump Dr. James Dobson United States in fiscal year 2016. So far, the State Department is on track to fall well evangelical community unify around turn out in the general election. In the short of that number, with only about Donald Trump, because we just don’t primaries, many evangelical voters pre - 2,700 successfully resettled. State Depart - have any choice,” Jackson said. “I hope ferred Ted Cruz or Ben Carson. ment figures show 499 Syrian refugees that there will be a strong enough state - “I’ve been a Christian, and I love have resettled in America in May, but not ment coming out of this … so that Christianity and evangelicals have been a single one was a Christian or member of evangelicals around the country start to so incredibly supportive,” Trump said in another religious minority group targeted feel a bit of comfort.” the private session with leaders at the for genocide, according to CNSNews re - One of the first statements from a re - meeting, according to audio obtained ports. “For me, that has got to change,” spected source may be that of Dr. James by POLITICO. said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., at a House Dobson, who in an interview with Of the meeting, Dobson — who was Foreign Affairs subcommittee hearing. “I POLITICO, said Trump has accepted previously critical of Trump — said, “I mean that is unconscionable.” Of the 2,705 Christ as his per - “I believe he really certainly liked Syrian refugees who came to the United sonal savior. what I saw today.” States this fiscal year, 97 percent are Sunni Dobson, a made a commitment, As Trump re - Muslims, and zero percent Christian. Christian psy - but he’s a baby sponded to ques - chologist and tions from a Calls for democracy ring founder of Focus Christian.” number of on the Family, prominent evan - at Tiananmen events said he knows Dr. James Dobson gelical leaders, he (WNS)--Twenty-seven years after Chi - “the person who led [Trump] to Christ.” vowed to appoint only pro-life Supreme nese soldiers cracked down on student “I don’t know when it was, but it has Court justices and protect the religious protests at Tiananmen Square, mainland not been long,” Dobson said in an inter - freedoms of Christians and religious China continues to actively squelch any view with Pennsylvania megachurch groups. He also addressed questions on mention of the massacre and arrest sen - pastor Michael Anthony following that race, poverty and job growth. sitive figures on the June 4 anniversary. meeting in New York. “I believe he really “Look, I think my attitude has been But in Hong Kong and Taiwan, where made a commitment, but he’s a baby changed by this meeting,” Jackson events are held annually, the tone is Christian.” added. “You all know that I have been changing as the years go by. Today’s stu - Trump’s born-again experience may sitting here expressing some skepticism. dents were not yet born when the tank already be having an affect on his ac - For me, it is ‘I am against Hillary, there - rolled down Chang’an Blvd., and they don’t tions, both personally and politically. He fore I am for Donald Trump.’ I think see how the events of so long ago affect recently fired campaign manager Corey coming out of this meeting there are their lives today. On June 4, 1989, the Chi - Lewandowski, who had orchestrated the going to be a lot of people saying ‘I am nese government sent troops to attack tone of the camapaign that turned not only against Hillary but I am for student protesters who had gathered at many middle-of-the-road voters off. Donald Trump now and I feel like I got Tiananmen Square in Beijing, calling for While Trump is in a virtual dead heat reasons to support him.’” greater reform in China. nationally, he currently is ahead or tied In talking with other pastors and at - in states that previously voted Democrat tendees of the meeting, Jackson said that Fallujah fallout in 2012, including Ohio. the consensus is that Trump has “moved Evangelicals are a key part of the Re - the needle” when it comes to support publican base that Trump will need to from evangelicals. “People who came and weren’t sure they could vote for him walked out, I think, feeling like ‘I can vote for Donald Trump in good conscience, and I don’t have to feel like I am betraying myself to (WNS)--The first residents from Fallujah vote for him,’” Jackson said. “He made to greet humanitarian aid workers were some progress today.” mostly in tears. “They were absolutely Jackson said he was especially thrilled traumatized, absolutely fearful,” said Je - to hear Donald Trump address ques - remy Courtney, president of the Preemp - tions of poverty and violence, issues that tive Love Coalition. As the Iraqi army and are close to his heart and the the focus the Iraqi government’s affiliate militias of many African-American pastors fight to take back the city, captured by ISIS serving in America’s cities and poor in January 2014, Preemptive Love became rural areas. the first and so far only non-governmental Fox News contributor and Trump organization to penetrate the militarized antagonist, Todd Starnes, who was one zone. Starting June 2 the group delivered of the few journalists to attend the rally, by truck 150,000 pounds of food and tweeted that the meeting was “basically water, enough to support 1,500 needy a campaign rally.” families who have been caught in the However, Jackson and other pastors t fighting. As Iraqi forces pressed their cam - the rally didn’t feel that way. paign against the Islamic militants, enter - “If it had been just a Donald Trump ing the Fallujah city limits on June 8, the rally, then he would have given his UN quickly revised its estimate of the num - speeches and moved on. It really was ber of civilians trapped there—from more of a conversation, because when 50,000 to more than 90,000. See TRUMP page 23 Metro Voice –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– metrovoicenews.com n facebook.com/metrovoicenews –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– July 2016 • 3 Singer invites Topeka church to protest concerts

Kirk Franklin has invited the denomination, is known for protest - Topeka-based Westboro Church to ing outside churches that provide picket one of his concerts after accus - counseling for people who are di - ing the group of being godless for vorced, American soldiers’ funerals, protesting the funerals of Orlando and even reality TV stars from “Duck ISIS terror attack victims. Dynasty.” “So a church from Kansas called Franklin’s invitation was met with Westboro is planning on picketing a response from the group in a hate - the funerals of two men killed in the ful YouTube video. Orlando massacre. ... Let me ad - “Make no mistake. God sent the dress,” Franklin tweeted to his one shooter,” Ben Phelps says in the million followers. “Whoever your video. “He appointed this thing. He pastor is, he is the dumbest, most sent you a message.” hateful ignorant man to ever lead The Westboro church also re - ANY church. There is NO form of sponded to Franklin on Twitter, ask - An excited crowd gathered on June 1 to witness the ribbon cutting of Hope Godliness in this act ... and a contin - ing: “which one of these Bible words Faith Ministries’ newly renovated Women’s Transitional House. Doing the uing issue of why the world sees us that our elder Ben speaks is ‘hateful’ honors and joining Councilman Jermain Reed and members of the Greater as hateful and judgmen or ‘ignorant’ please, @kirkfranklin?” Kansas City Chamber of Commerce were architect Jim Pettijohn, Carol Cart - “You fill it with hate and disease. Franklin decided to continue the mill of COR, HFM President Matt Miller, retiring Board Member, Wendell Lady, PLEASE PLEASE respond! Please conversation. TIP Coordinator, Jeff Lee and the four transitional interns who completed Kirk Franklin performs the construction work on the house. show up to one of my concerts during the Annual “He’s not exegetical. He isolates protesting, PLEASE! We love Jesus, NAACP Image Awards. the text and doesn’t include the heart Women’s transitional house opened but ... Just please come. This is a sad and character of Christ,” Franklin re - day for the faith I love. ... Read the he added in follow-up tweets. sponded. “His anger was ALWAYS Hope Faith Ministries has opened their new Women’s Transitional House at 1100 ENTIRE Bible, and let those parents The Westboro Church protest against leaders. Not the sheep.” East 8th Street in Kansas City. The program moves individuals who qualify through bury their children. #WackChurch,” group, which isn’t affiliated with any a step-by-step process, preparing them for purpose-filled, independent lives. Elfreda, an active participant in HFM’s Transitional Internship Program, is excited about moving into her new home. “It’s a dream come true!” she said. LOOK FOR Located next to HFM’s Paseo West Community Garden, the new Women’s Tran - A FORMER SATANIC HIGH PRIEST AND US ON sitional House includes a fully equipped kitchen to provide nutrition and cooking WARLOCK WHO IS NOW SAVED AND SERVES classes. This teaching kitchen and the fact that HFM participants in the Transitional FACEBOOK! Internship Program did the remodeling work on the house as part of their skill- AS A CHRISTIAN EVANGELIST WILL BE building and rehabilitation programming, combine to make this open house a METRO VOICE NEWS MINISTERING IN A unique and special celebration for our community. 3 DAY CONVENTION Evangelist John Ramirez John was mentored personally by David Wilkerson for 3 years. An author and speaker, John was raised in an impoverished Bronx Ghetto and grew up hating his dad because of his disregard of his family. John eventually found acceptance in new “family” of witches, and warlocks. For 25 years he served his then master Satan with total devotion. He became a follower of Santeria, and Palo Mayombe, a Palero high priest Tata and warlock. He plunged deeply into the occult and was taught how to hate and cast spells even over regions. God then saved him and called him into the ministry. John is now traveling over America and internationally preaching the Gospel. John has appeared on many TV networks such as the 700 Club, TBN, Church Channel, and Word Channel. He has written several books including “Out of the Devil’s Caldron” and “Unmasking the Devil”. His books, DVDs and CDs will be available at the convention. These Powerful Services Will Be Held: Friday, July 22, 7pm Saturday, July 23, 7pm Sunday, July 24, 11am and 7pm All services free. No admission fee. Doors open one hour before each service. Child care not provided so that our workers may attend. All services held at FIRST LOVE MINISTRIES CHURCH 4747 Hadley Ave., Overland Park, KS 66203 Pastors Bill and Jan Sinkevich, 913-403-9644 www.FirstLoveKC.org Come, bring a friend and have a life-changing experience with a life-changing God! 4 • July 2016 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– metrovoicenews.com n facebook.com/metrovoicenews –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Metro Voice What most Americans think about Christians and religious freedom news briefs A new survey shows American’s agree there is intol - their daily interactions with a society that doesn’t al - California Senate passes bill: erance towards Christianity but also think Christians ways agree with their beliefs. Christian colleges must drop whine too much about it. The survey, from Nashville- It’s an approach that more Christian leaders are based Lifeway Research, indicates that 63 percent of adopting in a time when so much of the country un - Bible classes from respondents say Christians face increasing intolerance, derstands so little about the evangelical Christian faith. non-ministry degrees up from 50 percent in 2013. Corey, one of the leaders in the effort to oppose Cal - (WNS)--A bill pending in the California Also, 60 percent say religious liberty is on the de - ifornia’s anti-Christian college bill SB 1146, wrote the legislature seeks to strip faith-based col - cline, compared with 54 percent in 2013. book before state lawmakers introduced the measure, leges and universities of the centuries-old Lifeway researchers interviewed 1,000 Americans which would force Christian colleges to remove Bible tradition of interweaving academics with and compared it to their survey from September 2013. That viewpoint creates a complicated challenge for courses from core curriculum offerings and prevent religious doctrine. SB 1146, which passed “More Americans worry the U.S. has a hostile envi - many believers: how to help friends and the public at them from requiring weekly chapel attendance. The the Senate, would force Christian schools ronment for religious liberty,” Ed Stetzer, executive di - large understand their religious liberty concerns while bill would also strip financial aid from students attend - to relinquish their fidelity to Scripture as rector of Lifeway Research, said. avoiding coming across as disgruntled whiners. ing Christian colleges that refuse. Corey noted the a distinguishing characteristic of their in - However, the survey also showed that 43 percent say Dr. Barry Corey, president of Biola University in La book applies to the battle over the proposed legisla - stitutions or risk lawsuits. The bill pro - American Christians complain too much about how Mirada, California, recently wrote the book Love Kind - tion. hibits schools from requiring chapel they are treated, compared with 34 percent in 2013. ness to encourage Christians to focus on kindness in “We want to lead with grace and kindness,” he said. attendance and bible courses in degrees outside of ministry. The state’s Equity in Higher Education Act (EHEA) prohibits discrimination based on sexual orienta - tion, gender identity, and religion. The new bill removes its exemption for faith- based schools. State Sen. Ricardo Lara, a Democrat, authored the bill and called the exemption a “loophole” and a “license to discriminate.” If passed, only seminar - ies would be eligible for the exemption. Southern Baptists vote to remove Confederate flag, ask members do same (WNS)--The Southern Baptist Conven - tion (SBC), the nation’s largest Protestant denomination, overwhelmingly approved a resolution on June 14 calling on their 15.3 million members to stop displaying the Confederate flag. SBC president Ron - nie Floyd urged delegates to the denom - ination’s annual convention in St. Louis to think about the issue from a spiritual per - spective. “I believe the issue of racism is from Satan and his demonic forces of hell,” he said. “It is an assault on the gospel of Jesus Christ.” Former SBC pres - ident James Merritt helped draft the de - nomination’s resolution and said it had nothing to do with political correctness, as some critics claimed. “This flag is a stumbling block to many African-Ameri - can souls to our witness,” he said. “And I rise to say that all the Confederate flags in the world are not worth one soul of any race.” Historic agreement reached to renovate the reputed tomb of Jesus

(WNS)--For the first time in more than 200 years, renovations began June 6 on what is traditionally believed to be the tomb of Jesus Christ. The site has not been touched since 1810 due to the rivalry among the site’s guardians: the Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, and Armenian churches. The contentions between the groups are almost as ancient as the tomb itself, said Seth Schwartz, associate direc - tor of the Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies at Columbia University. The ren - ovations are expected to take eight to 12 months, during which time religious pil - grims will be able to continue visiting the site. Metro Voice –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– metrovoicenews.com n facebook.com/metrovoicenews –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– July 2016 • 5 6 • July 2016 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– metrovoicenews.com n facebook.com/metrovoicenews –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Metro Voice Bryan. The next day as I reflected on what had taken place. I knew that it was a major moment in ministry for me. It was really in my heart to meet with Bryan again and I knew God could and would manifest. In less than 24 hours I EVENT came in contact with Bryan again and had the opportunity to meet his father and grandmother. We exchange contact ROSTER information and a week or so later Bryan was baptized, he is now on his n 3:15 P.M. journey to building a relationship with ROYALS GAME God through Jesus Christ. Another pastor wrote and said “I IMMEDIATELY wanted to thank you for Scott Dawson's n evangelistic outreach to our city. We had FOLLOWING GAME: the privilege of baptizing two souls last 1) Welcome message from summer because of the outreach at Kauffman Stadium at Faith and Family K-LOVE Day. A young man who was attending 2) Special performance by with his mother trusted Christ at the event and I was able to follow up with live entertainer, Bello them because your event counselor sent me the altar results after the event. He 3) Testimonies from select Safe at Home important opportunity not to be missed and his mother are still attending our Royals personnel and church to this day and growing in message from Scott SCOTT I must do with what I want to do. As an visiting my church but would be willing Christ.” evangelist I must share the Gospel of to come to a baseball game and event As we approach our fifth season of Dawson DAWSON Jesus Christ whenever and wherever I with me. My desire is to see churches partnering with the Royals, the Metro founder of the Scott can. As a father of a son who loved play - use Safe at Home as a unique tool for Voice and churches around Kansas City, 4) Live concert by Dawson Evangelistic ing baseball I want to attend baseball their members to do evangelism. we pray that Safe at Home never gets contemporary Christian Association and the games. For the past 15 years I have been We know the Gospel and baseball routine but that we see this year have the band Casting Crowns Strength to Stand privileged to partner with professional create a powerful combination. We love most impact for Christ yet. With the Conference movement baseball teams and local churches to hearing stories of impact after events. days left before this year’s Faith and combine baseball and the Gospel. One pastor told us…"Family and Faith Family game, let’s seriously use this op - All of us know people that we want Night" at Kauffman stadium is some - portunity to invite the people we have my thoughts to have a personal relationship with thing I'll always remember. I was blessed been praying for to attend Safe at Christ but find it difficult to get them to and honored to help lead a young boy Home. Safe at Home, an evangelistic event a place or conversation where they hear named Bryan to Christ. As my heart after a Faith and Family Day baseball the message of Christ. These individu - overflowed with joy and excitement, game, has allowed me to combine what als may not currently be interested in God used me to encourage and pray for

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This is first time for Casting Crowns ROYALS group to appear at Faith and Family Day TRIVIA by Dwight Widaman Four statues stand in the Metro Voice is honored to welcome Outfield Experience at Casting Crowns to the 2016 Faith and Kauffman Stadium. Which one Family Day at the Kansas City Royals. is NOT one of these statues? The multi-platinum selling and a) Dick Howser GRAMMY winning group is no b) Frank White stranger to Kansas City with their stops c) Ewing and Muriel Kauffman here regularly packing out even the d) Hal McRae largest venues. The Royals recorded their last The group this month announced triple play in 2006 against? the release of its new studio album, The a) Tampa Bay Very Next Thing , for September 16, 2016 b) Minnesota (Beach Street/Reunion). This marks the c) Detroit group's 15th release and eighth studio d) Baltimore album since the label debut and record setting release in 2003. With more than Which of the following Royals nine million records sold, the band cur - seven total nominations), a GRAMMY Awards from 11 total Billboard Music commitments. Serving his 25 plus years was NOT a Rookie of the Year? rently holds the position as Billboard's Award for its 2005 album Lifesong, and Award nominations. Casting Crowns' in youth ministry, lead singer/song - a) Angel Berroa top-selling act in Christian music since six GRAMMY nominations. In addi - seven band members all remain active writer Mark Hall maintains his role as b) Bob Hamelin 2007. tion, the group has garnered 17 GMA in student ministry in the Atlanta area the student pastor at Eagle's Landing c) Johnny Damon Casting Crowns began in, serves in Dove Awards and two Billboard Music and tour according to their local church First Baptist Church in Atlanta. d) Carlos Beltran and continues to be rooted in the local church. It is at the local level that they Which Royal was the only player to appear in all 162 are walking along with people in min - games last season? istry and where the inspiration for al - a) Alex Gordon bums are formed. b) Eric Hosmer "Because we have the honor of walk - c) Chris Getz ing with people in our churches, we get d) Billy Butler to see what people are going through - the issues that are impacting everyone Who led the team in complete now," shares front man Mark Hall. "It is games last season? in these situations that ideas are born a) Jeremy Guthrie for what we all need to hear right here b) Ervin Santana right now." c) James Shields “The Very Next Thing” is full of inti - d) Wade Davis mate songs as well as upbeat, fresh sounding tracks that will meet the lis - Which of the following years tener with lyrics that impact with a was Frank White NOT a Gold strong message song after song. Glove winner? Hall shares the inspiration behind the a) 1976 new album and title. "We are all in dif - b) 1977 c) 1978 ferent stages of 'next.' There's a next step d) 1979 from where you are right now. We all Saturday, July 9 feel like there's a stage that we have to vs. Seattle Mariners Which team did we acquire reach to move on to what is next - but Alcides Escobar from? God has you right here right now for Game time: 3:15pm a) Atlanta Braves Post-game program: shortly your 'next,' and all of these songs touch following game b) Milwaukee Brewers on that idea." c) Toronto Blue Jays Supporting the upcoming release, the The Kansas City Royals will host d) Tampa Bay Rays group will be hitting the road this fall their annual Faith & Family Day at The K presented by Hobby Lobby New for 2016! Groups of 20 or more will receive a discounted ticket and a softcover copy of Dayton Moore’s book, More Than A Season. for " The Very Next Thing " tour pre - on Saturday, July 9 after they Which country was Yordano Each member of your group will receive a copy of the updated sented by Compassion International take on the Seattle Mariners. The Ventura born in? edition (released in 2016) of the book, which can be picked up on and Museum of the Bible. The 39 city post-game event* will be hosted a) Dominican Republic the day of the game inside of Gate B, next to the spiral ramp, prior tour will feature label mate Matt Maher by Scott Dawson of Safe at Home to the 2nd inning. Additionally, 150 random copies will be signed by b) Honduras and special guest newcomer Hannah with special appearances from Dayton Moore! c) Venezuela Royals players and/or executives. Kerr. Casting Crowns continues to im - For pricing information on how to order 20 or more tickets and the d) United States The event will conclude with a pact fans with their powerful lyrics and performance by Casting Crowns! book oer, please contact the Royals Group Sales Department at 816-504-4040, option 4, or email [email protected]. live show as they have performed for The most home runs hit by a Your ticket to the game includes more than six million fans. In addition Please note: Books are only included with group orders of 20 or more tickets and are not Royal in a single season is 36. admission to the post-game included if tickets are purchased online. Who was it that set this more than 85,000 child sponsorships program. record? have resulted through Casting Crowns • Faith & Family program begins PRICING approximately 30 minutes Little K Outfield Experience Miller Lite INDIVIDUAL GROUP PRICE* Fountain Bar SEATING CATEGORY a) Jermaine Dye live shows. 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icent radiance and light. God didn’t perfect, holy sacrifice to pay the full THE STORY OF GLORY miss a single detail when He created penalty of our sins, by shedding His mankind. We truly are made in His blood, going to the cross and dying for image. us so we could now be fully reconciled RON complishment. I was at Kauffman Sta - image” is more literal than we think. Humans were designed initially with to God and His Glory (read John 3:16 HANDLEY dium on April 5, 2016, when the ring Their findings discovered “that the eternal glory in mind and it is part of and Colossians 2:14-15). Founder, president ceremony took place in front of a sellout human body literally glows, emitting a our make-up to want to experience Through Christ’s death and resurrec - of Character that crowd, and there were chills running up visible light in extremely small quanti - glory. The problem is through the sin of tion, we will one day be fully glorified if Counts and and down my spine as each player was ties at levels that rise and fall with the Adam and Eve in Genesis 3, we lost we personally accept Jesus Christ as Sav - co-leader/speaker introduced to the fans. It was a glorious day.” The scientists utilized extraordi - everything including glory. We lost our ior and Lord (Romans 10:9-10). Jesus at TGIW occasion. narily sensitive cameras capable of de - goodness, we lost perfection…every - Himself said it in John 14:6, "I am the Over the past several months, I have tecting single photons (in layman’s thing was lost. The gravity of sin left Way, the Truth, and the Life and no one been studying the word “Glory” and terms, “photons” are tiny microscopic mankind in a huge predicament. The comes to the Father, except through view point wrestling with the following questions particles of light, far too small to see in - Bible confirms this problem in Romans Me." He is the only way to Glory! Thus, about glory: What does it really mean? dividually). These cameras would be 3:23, “For all have sinned all fall short of the story of glory can be simply sum - Why do people crave it? And when peo - able to detect and record photons. the glory of God.” The Bible also states marized this way (NOTE: The “it” in For any athlete, glory is a great moti - ple receive glory for their accomplish - Five healthy male volunteers in their “there is no one righteous, not even these four statements refers to “glory”). vator. One of the many reasons I en - ments, does it really 20s were pho - one…all have strayed….and the very 1) We had it all. joyed sports and athletics as a teenager satisfy the soul long- “‘Glory’ by definition tographed bare- best we can bring to God is comparable 2) We lost it all. was the recognition. I remember wait - term? means adoring chested in front of to a filthy rag.” 3) HE (Jesus) did it all. ing anxiously for the local newspaper to “Glory” by defini - praise, honor or the cameras in com - While championship rings, trophies, 4) We get it all. arrive late in the day and hoping the tion means, “ador - pletely dark, airtight money, status and earthly possessions In conclusion, just think how write-up, box score and statistics would ing praise, honor or distiniction rooms for 20 min - may bring happiness for a while, only a HAPPY you would be if you lost every - include my contributions to my team’s distinction be - bestowed; to exult utes every three relationship with Christ will satisfy the thing you had and then got it all back winning effort from the day before. If stowed; to exult in hours for three soul forever. We desperately need God's again!! This is the story of glory!! the article included a photo of me in ac - triumph; rejoicing in triumph; rejoicing straight days. The help who provided it in the most re - Rod Handley is Founder & President tion, even better. The people in my proudly.” There is a proudly.’ There is a researchers found markable way through His only Son, of Character that Counts and Co- church, along with neighbors, friends sense of wonder and sense of wonder the body glow in the Jesus Christ. Jesus came to earth as a Leader/Speaker at TGIW. and other family members, were eager elation attached to faces of the men rose to hear my accomplishments and these glory. According to and elation and fell during the news clippings set the stage for those Scripture, mankind attached to glory.” daytime hours, with conversations. When I think about this was created by a lov - the lowest point at 40+ years later, I realize I enjoyed the ing God to experience glory to the 10:00 a.m. and its peak at 4:00 p.m., with recognition and glory immensely. fullest extent with Him. The creation it gradually dropping thereafter. The During the past two seasons, the story as found in Genesis 1 and 2 pro - visible light differs from infrared radia - Kansas City Royals have experienced a claims God’s glory. Genesis 1:26-28 says tion—an invisible form of light—that great deal of glory as the defending two- we were made in the image and likeness comes from body heat. These photon time American League champions in of God. Mankind is God’s most amaz - findings revealed light coming out of 2014 and 2015, and as the World Series ing creation and when He created man, our face linked to our body clock in per - champions in 2015. For a player or He stated, “It is VERY good.” fect sync with our metabolic rhythms. coach, the glory is complete when you In 2009, a group of scientists and re - While our faint light pales in compari - slide the championship ring onto your searchers from Japan wanted to try and son to God’s glory, we were created in finger and bask in the celebration of ac - determine if “being created in God’s the image and likeness of God’s magnif - 14TH ANNUAL TGIW/CTC/PMM/DLC Golf Tournament A fundraising event for four locally-based, national ministries Creekmoor Golf Club Raymore, Mo. Reg. 10:45 • Lunch at 11:15 s Pcolman amisililviinegtrust. is veisit wFww.lew Putting/Chipping Contest 11:45 WhToy le aWrn why Shotgun Start 12:30p Lunch and on-course snacks FREE and drinks included. Sept. Special Speaker: Kevin DeVries–lead mountaineer Estate Planning for the expedition to find Noah’s Ark. 29 Avoid Probate • MaximizeSeminar Your Tax Protection • Preserve Family Harmony Bill Prizes and Awards to follow. Lewis The cost is $195 per person or $700/foursome. NO COST Variety of Sponsorship Levels are available. NO OBLIGATION Tuesday, July 5 Contact Rod Handley at [email protected] or 816-525-6339 Thursday, July 21 or Greg Griffin at [email protected] or 816-885-1306 For reservations call: 816-524-3200 LewisLivingTrust.com • 700 NE Langsford Rd., Lee’s Summit 12 • July 2016 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––metrovoicenews.com n facebook.com/metrovoicenews –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Metro Voice Perfect day trip by Joe Whitson I know what it’s like to want noth - DAY TRIP! ing more than to just grab your backpack, jump in your car, and find some far away locale to spend a few quality days in the wilderness, but never feeling like you have the time OUR PICKS FOR 3 GREAT DAY TRIPS FOR THE FAMILY to do it. You have a full (or more by Anita Widaman, Co-Publisehr along with the granddaughter who is cur - highway system, had a extensive system than full) time job. You’re bogged rently reading the book,” the museum’s of passenger rails that carried the masses down with school. You’re a working Museum makes books come to life lead docent, Vicki Johnston, told me. on long trips. That might be why Ameri - parent. It would be great if we were My daughter returned from college “Coming to the Wilder home is an activ - cans still seem fascinated with trains. all professional adventurers and with way too much to fit into her bed - ity they can do together, where all three This is exactly what you experience could spend every day in the great room. After paring down items to go to can understand and connect.” when you visit Baldwin City and enjoy outdoors, but the reality is that too the Lay Clergy Thrift Store in Pleasant The homestead welcomes 30,000 vis - the Kansas Belle. Upon entering the train eration in 2013. “Kids are fascinated by often, even a weekend is more time Hill, garage sale, and the trash, I found itors each year and requires around 2 ½ car, you are transported back to the 1940s, trains. Conversely, people in their 90s than we can spare. Do not despair, one item she had decided to keep on her hours to tour Laura’s garden, farmhouse, enjoying big band music. have come for a birthday celebration. for I bring you hope! The day trip. bookshelf and it made me smile. It was rock house, and the museum. If you’ve “It is a novelty to ride on a train,” Grandpa wants to ride the train again The lowly day trip, often dis - the Laura Ingalls Wilder set of books her been there before, you’ll now notice a new Bruce Eveland, manager of the Kansas after 50 years,” he said. missed as the least of adventures, has father had given her. museum that opened in March of 2016 Belle, told me. “Very few American have It is an activity for the entire family for too long been undervalued. A To get acquainted with Wilder’s story and showcases Pa’s fiddle. This year the had the experience of enjoying dining as and various options include a family well-planned and ambitious day trip in Little House on the Prairie, you don’t Laura Ingalls Wilder Fiddle Off will be they ride,” friendly murder mystery, WWII USO is more than a consolation prize; it’s need the set of books. We are fortunate to September 17, which brings 30-plus con - Bruce said that people of all ages show, or melodrama. The Saturday night an adventure unto itself. In order to be able to journey to the Laura Ingalls testants from several states to compete in enjoy the Kansas Belle, which began op - See DAY TRIP page 13 help you make your day trip the Wilder Historical Home and Museum many divisions. amazing experience that it should near Mansfield, Mo. There you’ll find the The homestead is open March be, I’ve come up with sesven tips for home where Laura, at the age of 65, began through November 15, plus one weekend planning the perfect day trip. writing her books. It is a day trip that is a in December for “Christmas with Laura.” multi-generational activity. Don’t miss her amazing life displayed 1. PLAN YOUR ROUTE “The grandmother who read the at the museum. Visit www.lauraingall - I love just following the wind as book in the 70s can bring her daughter swilderhome.com. much as the next person and some - who experienced the books in the 90s, times, not having a plan can lead you All aboard! to amazing discoveries. That being If you travel in Europe, you likely use said, many times you end up trains to get from point A to point B. On nowhere. Do some research before a family trip several years ago, we certainly you leave. Where do you want to go? enjoyed our trip from Paris to London. If How long will it take? What is the First Lady Laura you are from the Midwest (or the major - most scenic route? Are there places Bush enjoys the museum ity of the United States), you drive! But you want to stop along the way? America once, before the advent of the Even if the plan changes, knowing a little about what you’re going to do cuts down on decisions the day of. 2. GET UP EARLY Did you know by 8 a.m., the day is already a third over? Don’t sleep your trip away! Get up with the sun or, even better, get up before the sun so that all that city driving is done in the dark and you can catch the sun - rise somewhere awesome along the haygood way. This is especially important in the winter when you may only get Rates include eight or so hours of daylight. lodging, meals and many 3. DON’T BE AFRAID OF activities. Kids 5 and under stay A LONG DRIVE FREE There’s that waterfall you’ve wanted to check out or that hidden beach, but it’s five hours away and wow, ten hours of driving is way too long for a day trip, right? Wrong. SUMMERTIME Also check out our summer camp Follow the above steps and book it ADVENTURESYMCA TROUT LODGE at camplakewood.org! to your destination. You’ll be sur - prised at how much time you still have left. Or make the ride the desti - nation, hopping from place to place and reaching the end at golden hour. The ride back always seems faster than the ride there. 4. PACK A LUNCH AND GO PIRATE PONTOON OUT FOR DINNER 21/<0,16287+2)67/28,6 There are places in this world POTOSI,888-FUN-YMCA MO troutlodge.org where restaurants are few and far be - tween, so be prepared and bring $UFKPerfectHU\‡5LÀH forU\‡ 6families,ZLPPLQJ‡ reunions,=RUE%DOOV‡6 adultDLOERD Wprograms,V‡3DGGOH%R Dcorporate,WV‡/DNH6ZLQ J‡ :DWHU6OLGH‡)groups,LVKLQJ‡&D meetings,QRHV‡.D\DN Vteam‡0LQL building*ROI‡0XG and&DYH more‡=LS/LQH‡&OLPELQJ your lunch. This will help maximize 7RZHU‡3LUDWH3RQWRRQ‡3DLQWEDOO‡+LJK5RSHV‡&HUDPLFV‡+LNLQJ‡&DPS¿UHV‡ 9ROOH\EDOO‡7LH'\H‡1DWXUH&HQWHU‡+D\ULGHV‡7UDLO3RQ\5LGHV‡DQG0XFK0RUH See TIPS page 21 Metro Voice –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– metrovoicenews.com n facebook.com/metrovoicenews –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– July 2016 • 13 video presentations and a walking tour Day trips in Missouri More destinations from Kansas City map and guide for visitors. n Missouri Town in Lee’s Summit. Distance: About 4.5 hours from The “Missouri Town 1855” living his - downtown Kansas City. by Midwest Parent Educators and permanent as Community Center offers pamphlets, See DAY TRIP page 22 well as temporary ex - Day trips can turn any boring sum - hibits. mer week into something special! From Distance: About popular favorites to some lesser-known two hours from destinations, we’ve got some excellent downtown Kansas Paradise Travel Services ideas from area homeschool moms: City. Day trips in Kansas n Kansas Cosmos - Your Christian-Owned & Operated n Kansas Children’s Discovery Cen - phere and Space Center in Hutchinson. ter in Topeka. Launch your summer’s space explo - Full Service Travel Agency ration adventures with this museum, This interactive children’s museum We Offer: offers a range of programs, field trips which features tours through four gal - and hands-on fun through 9 indoor ex - leries, as well as shows in three Cosmos - All Inclusive Resorts • Ocean & River Cruises hibits and 4.5 wood acres of hiking phere theaters. The center also offers • Destination Weddings • Family Vacations summers camps for grades 2-12. trails, obstacle courses and bike paths. • Class & Family Reunions • Senior & Single Travel• Escorted Tours Distance: About 1 hour from down - Distance: About 3.5 hours from town Kansas City. downtown Kansas City. • Luxury Travel • Multi-Generational Travel and More! n n Amelia Earhart Birthplace Mu - Salt mine in Hutchinson. Don’t miss this under-world experi - Senora Kelly, Owner seum in Atchison. [email protected] Visit the cottage where Amelia ence in Hutchinson! The salt mine is Earhart lived and learn more about this one of the world’s largest deposits, cov - famous aviator, who considered Atchi - ering 27,000 square miles. son her home. Distance: About 3.5 hours from Distance: About one hour from downtown Kansas City. n downtown Kansas City. Nicodemus, a black pioneer town n The Flint Hills Discovery Center in (45 miles northwest Manhattan. of Hays). Enjoy breathtaking views and histo - Discover the only 816-765-7020 • ParadiseTravelServices.com ries of tallgrass prairie in North Amer - remaining western ica, one of the most endangered community estab - ecosystems in the world. The Flint Hills lished by ex-slaves Discovery Center offers a multimedia after the Civil War. immersive experience, summer camps, The Nicodemus TRAIN Inside n you’ll enjoy continued from page 12 masterpieces dinner train is a five-course meal catered from the colo - by the 23rd Street Brewery in Lawrence. nial era to the The Sunday dinner is a three-course din - present, and ner that tends to be more family friendly, all the work is with a children’s menu and rates. by American The train leaves Saturday evening or artists. A few Sunday afternoon on a three-hour jour - of the must- ney over 22 miles of rails, where you see pieces in - enjoy beautiful Kansas scenery, the sunset clude Gilbert Stuart’s “George or falling snow, depending on the season. Washington”, Mary Cassatt’s “The Although the Kansas Belle is a Reader”; Norman Rockwell’s “Rosie the destination in itself, there are surround - Riveter”, and Any Warhol’s fun depiction ing historical sites including nearby Baker of “Dolly Parton”. The museum, which University. There you can visit the Clarice opened in 2011, is free. L. Osborne Memorial Chapel, which was This summer, July through Septem - moved from Sproxton, England, and the ber, the special exhibit is American Made: Quayle Bible Collection, a collection of Treasures from the American Folk Art rare bibles and illuminated manuscripts. Museum. It includes 115 plus items that Also close by is the Black Jack Battlefield, were hand-made by those living when referred to as the first armed battle of the our nation was young. The exhibit in - Civil War. All aboard! cludes everyday items such as quilts, For info visit www.kansasbelle.com. signs, weather vanes, etc., that shows cre - Crystal Bridges combines art and ativity, skills and ingenuity. The special exhibit is free to those 18 and under and nature in Bentonville, Ark. $10 for adults. Everyone once in a while you need to In my family, food is always impor - “get out of Dodge!” If you find yourself tant on a road trip. The museum’s Eleven in need of natural and man-made Restaurant is a great place to grab a cup beauty, enjoy the easy drive to the Crystal of coffee, lunch, or dinner and promotes Bridges Museum of American Art in “modern American comfort food with Bentonville, Ark. The museum was an emphasis on traditions that hail from funded and built by the Walton Family the ‘High South’ region…the Ozarks.” A Foundation and opened in 2013, nestled special stop for many locals, plus visitors among two spring-fed ponds sur - like Dwight and me, is Crepes by Paulette rounded by 120 acres of beautiful Ozark just off the Bentonville’s downtown landscape. It’s a work of art itself, having square. It took some convincing once been designed by Moshe Safdie who also Dwight saw the long line but, he agreed, designed the Kaufmann Center in Kansas it was well worth the wait. If you enjoy City. The 3.5 miles of walking trails sur - farmers markets, be sure to plan your rounding it allows you to unwind and visit to include the downtown farmers enjoy God’s creation either on foot or bi - market that runs through October. cycle. 14 • July 2016 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– metrovoicenews.com n facebook.com/metrovoicenews –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Metro Voice Kansas City’s most complete guide to the events and concerts you want to see! FREE LISTINGS the events Compiled by Anita Widaman in the Metro Voice Calendar! Metro Voice, PO Box 1114 Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 [email protected] PLEASE NOTE: Your item must be in by the 3rd Wednesday of each month for cSubmita Your Evelnts Oneline for FnREE! Visitd www.metraovoicenewr s.com following month’s issue. Family Events, Christian Concerts, Theatre, Youth Events, Meetings, Clubs, Bible Studies, Family Fun, Speakers and More! GOSPEL JAMBOREE. SECOND THURSDAY, 7 CONCERTS p.m. Life Christian Center, 1650 E Langsford Road, THE LEGACY FIVE. July 8, 7:00 pm. Calvary Bap - Lee’s Summit, MO. 816-878-4694. tist Church, 606 Ridgeway Ave., Columbia, MO. A PARADISE BAPTIST CHURCH. SECOND SUN - love offering ($12.00 per adult suggested) will be DAY, 6 p.m. Pot luck dinner at 5 p.m. Paradise received. 573-449-3144. Missouri. 816-591-1020. C DAVID SMITH. July 8, 7:00 pm. Homer’s Coffee House, 7126 W 80th St., Overland Park, KS. 913- 381-6022. CLASSES, SEMINARS, THE LEFEVRE QUARTET. July 8, 7:00 pm. First CONFERENCES Christian Church Kearney, 2151 S. Jefferson St., AVOID PROBATE. July 5, 7:00 pm. Lewis Living Kearney, MO 64060. 816-628-6653. Trust Center. 700 NE Langsford, Lee’s Summit, MO CASTING CROWNS. July 9, Post Game. Kauff - 64063. 816-524-3200. man Stadium, One Royal Way, Kansas City, MO NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE CONVENTION. July 64129. Post game events for Faith and Family 7, 8, & 9. Hilton Washington Dulles Airport, 13869 Day. 816-504-4040. Park Center Rd., Herndon, VA 20171. The National SEVENTH DAY SLUMBER. July 12, 6:00 pm. Right to Life Convention is the essential pro-life Church on the Hill, 402 Morgan Dr., Stockton, MO. educational and training event of the year. During 417-809-8704. this three-day event, national experts on life is - SOUTHERN RAISED BAND. July 15, 7:00 pm. JULY CASTING CROWNS AT THE KANSAS CITY ROYALS FAITH AND FAMILY DAY. POST-GAME PERFORMANCE. KAUFFMAN STADIUM, KANSAS sues gather in one place to equip the pro-life First Christian Church Kearney, 2151 S. Jefferson CITY, MO. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 816-540-4040. grassroots with the knowledge and skills they St., Kearney, MO 64060. 816-628-6653. 9 need to advance our cause. nrlconvention.com includes: Daniel Trublu Gray & the Trublu Band, 913-334-1009. DAVID SMART, GUITARIST IN CONCERT. July CROSSROADS RODEO BIBLE CAMP. July 8-11 & Chick’n Dumplings with a side of Biscuit, Salvation SOUTHERN GOSPEL 16, 7:00 pm. Leawood Baptist Church, 83rd and CGMA NW MO CHAPTER MEETING, GOSPEL July 12-16. Leavenworth Co. Fairgrounds, X, Cole DeRuse, Bearing Armor, Dave Panico, Alex (Call for groups) State Line Rd., Leawood, KS. No admission MUSIC AND POTLUCK . SECOND SATURDAY. Tonganoxie, KS. Grades 5-8: July 8-11; Grades 9-12: Sons, AZ*U*R, Lester Estelle, Sr. & Friends, Skylar charge; a free-will offering will be taken. Come in ALPHA OMEGA CHRISTIAN MUSIC ASSOCIA - Faith Assembly of God Church, South 13 Hwy, July 12-16. Camp activities, meals & snacks, skill Kaylyn, 9th Hour, and Break the Fall. 317-501-1225. out of the heat and be refreshed, renewed, and TION MONTHLY MEETING, PRAYER, DEVO - Polo, MO. Travel North on I-35 North, go North of building, music, Bible study, rodeo participation. encouraged as David plays many of Christian POSITIVE HITS TOUR. August 3, 7:00 pm. Fist TION, POTLUCK AND JAM. FIRST FRIDAY, 7pm. Liberty to the Polo/Lathrop Exit. Turn right onto Register atCrossroadsCowboyChurch.net. Face - music’s favorite songs on guitar. 913-649-0100. Baptist Raytown, 10500 E. 350 Hwy., Raytown, 10035 E. Westport Rd., Indep., MO 64052. 116 Hwy. Go 12 miles to 13 Hwy. Turn left and go book: Crossroads Rodeo Bible Camp. For info: MO 64138. Danny Gokey, Passion featuring Krist - ¼ mile. [email protected]. [email protected]. TRUMAN’S RIDGE. July 22, 6:00 pm. Blue Spring MO-KAN GOSPEL MUSIC ASSOCIATION ian Stanfill, Capital Kings, and Hollyn. 876-353- Assembly, 2501 NE Duncan Rd., Blue Springs, MO POTLUCK AND JAM. FOURTH FRIDAY (except MOMENT OF TRUTH BIBLE BAPTIST OCEAN COMMOTION VACATION BIBLE 1994. 64029. Pot luck dinner at 6:00 pm, (everyone is for Nov. & Dec. when we meet on the 3rd Fri.). CHURCH. THIRD SATURDAY in January, May, SCHOOL. July 10-14, 6:30 pm. Faith United encouraged to bring 2 or 3 dishes to share). Con - NEWSBOYS & HAWK NELSON. August 18.Mis - Northland Christian Church, 6120 NE 48th St., September & October, 7pm. 310 Randolph Rd, Methodist Church, 1950 SW Eages Parkway, Grain cert immediately following. 816-847-0200. souri State Fair, 2503 W. 16th St., Sedalia, MO KCMO. 913-432-0359. Claycomo, MO. Gospel music sing. 816-452-4426. Valley, MO. 64029. VBS for children Pre-K through 65301. 800-422-FAIR (3247). 5th grade. 816-847-0008. HILLSONG UNLIMITED. July 27, 7:00 pm. Sprint PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE CHURCH. SEC - RADIANT LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD. LAST SUN - Center,1407 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64106. GAITHER VOCAL BAND. September 8, 7:00 pm. OND SATURDAY, 6pm. 341 S. 72nd St., Kansas DAY, 6:30 p.m. Hwy. 33, Kearney, MO. Open mike. CROSS TRAINING: VBS 2016. July 11-15, 9:00 888-929-7849. First Baptist Church, 10500 E. State Rte 350, Ray - City, KS 66111. Praise and Worship songs of Zion. Gospel sing. am. Countryside Baptist Church, 14150 W. 175th town, MO 64138. 816-353-1994 St., Olathe, KS 66221. Children ages 4-12 will enjoy SMITHVILLE CHRISTIAN FAMILY DAY. July 30, this free event, but must register. Welcome to 10:00 am. Smithville Downtown Square on Main Countryside VBS 2016: Cross Training! Preparing St., Smithville, MO. 12 Christian bands performing for the Olympics in Brazil, join us as we train to be a part. Make fun crafts, see entertaining skills, taste great food, most importantly, focus on the “Romantic Getaway” in Branson best news in the world: the gospel. Hope you can join us! 913-653-9717. Ready forPresented a treat? Enjoy aby queen Mountain room Top MarriagesFriday night thru ART THAT POPS – POP ART MOVEMENT. July and relax in the pool and indoor spa. Monday morning 11-15. Grace Christian Fellowship Church, 7230 Enjoy complimentary hot breakfast. Quivira Rd., Shawnee, KS. $125 ($50 deposit/$75 Have a date night Saturday night. Sept. 2 - 5, 2016 due on first day). For children going into grades 3- Plus, on either side of your romantic Honeysuckle Inn & 5. 913-268-6300. evening, enjoy marriage teaching with Conference Center FREE LUNCH AND LEARN. Tuesdays 12:00-1:00 Roger and Laureen Traver! Branson, Mo. at Grace Christian Fellowship Church 7230 Quivira Just $399 per couple for Rd Shawnee. Bring your own lunch or reserve the 3-night package Info: 913-780-3423 or 719-471-9072 • MountainTopMarriages.org one here for a $5 donation and rsvp to lunchan - calendar continuned on next page Metro Voice –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– metrovoicenews.com n facebook.com/metrovoicenews –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– July 2016 • 15 MY IMPRESSIONS – IMPRESSIONIST MOVE - music as we learn more about Jesus this summer. Shawnee Mission Pkwy., Merriam, KS 66202. MENT. July 18-22. Grace Christian Fellowship Children who completed Pre-K through 5th grade Sponsored by Midwest Parent Educators. All par - Church, 7230 Quivira Rd., Shawnee, KS. 3 per - in May. 816-842-1175. ents interested in homeschooling are welcome sonal projects, daily journaling, large collabora - WALKING IN THE PROPHETIC. July 30, 9:00 (no need to register). Learn from experienced tive piece. 913-268-6300. am. Libby Center, 601 NW Libby Lane, Lee’s Sum - homeschool veterans as they share from personal INTEGRITY RESOURCE CENTER LUNCHEON. mit, MO 64063. Sponsored by World Revival. In experience, answer your questions and encour - July 21, 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Overland Park Conven - this one-day training seminar, you will be age you in your journey. No childcare is available. tion Center, 6000 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS equipped to walk in the supernatural. Learn some 913-599-0311. 66211. Richard travels internationally speaking on of the secrets of those who operated with an open CHRISTIAN MAGICIANS TRAINING CONFER - spiritual leadership in the home, church, and mar - ear to heaven. 816-763-0708. ENCE. Aug. 19-20, 4:00 pm. First Baptist Church ketplace as well as on spiritual awakening, experi - DEEP SEA ADVENTURE!! VACATION BIBLE of Shawnee, 11400 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS encing God, and the Christian life. Richard SCHOOL. August 3-5, 6:30 - 8 pm. St. Paul's 66203. This is a FREE training conference teach - regularly ministers to Christian CEO’s, church, and Church of the Nazarene, 8500 E 80th Ter., Kansas ing faith based skills and object lesson utilizing family leaders. integrityresources.org City, MO, Children ages 3 years (potty-trained) - Magic, Clowning, Puppets, Skits, Balloons, Face 1ST COVE EVANGELIST JOHN RAMIREZ. July 22 6th grade are invited to attend. There will be a Painting and much more! Don’t miss this unique G N

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A CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, SHAWNEE, KS fectively in your community. 913-236-8808. T First Love Ministries Church, 4747 Hadley Ave., lies Sunday, August 7. For more information call: S 13 [email protected] Speakers: July 12th Eliza Cantlay OPERATION SAVE AMERICA. July 16-23. Word Overland Park, KS 66203. www.FirstLoveKC.org Christy at 816-806-1263. THE MOST REWARDING CHALLENGE: AN IN - - "Decluttering Your Space", July 19th Calista of Life Church, 3811 N. Meridian, Wichita, KS. July and 913-403-9644. EXODUS CRY ABOLITION SUMMIT. August 11- TRODUCTION TO FOSTER PARENTING. August Baker - "How To Create A Blog" 2016 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Summer AVOID PROBATE. July 21, 7:00 pm. Lewis Living 13, 1:00 pm. Westside Family Church, 8500 Wood - 25, 6:00-7:00 pm. FosterAdopt Connect HQ, 18600 E. 37th Terr., Independence, MO 64057. CONSTITUTION 101 AND WHAT DOES IT MAT - of Mercy in Wichita when thousands of Christians Trust Center. 700 NE Langsford, Lee’s Summit, MO sonia Dr., Lenexa, KS 66227. Encounter the Lord’s from all over the nation poured into Wichita. It’s 64063. 816-524-3200. heart for justice and learn how you can fight sex Nearly 3,000 kids in Northwest Missouri have TER TO ME? Beginning July 13. Free Weekly been traumatized by abuse and neglect. Every time to gather again and resist evil in our country. AGLOW MEETING AND PICNIC FOLLOWING trafficking in our community. Speakers: Benjamin Class on Wednesdays at 7:00 Presented by Pastor one of them needs a caring and nurturing home. www.operation-saveamerica.org. SPEAKER, ROB CASTEEL. July 23, 9:30 am. Nolot, John Eldredge, Naomi Zacharias, Dr. Dan Phil Ellsworth at Grace Christian Fellowship Find out how you can help kids in your own back Grandview Assembly of God, 12400 Grandview, Allender, Rebecca Bender, and others. Worship Church 7230 Quivira Rd, Shawnee, KS VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: SUBMERGED. July yard by becoming a foster parent. MO 64030. Sponsored by South Kansas City Leaders: Misty Edwards, Jon Thurlow, Jaye CHILDREN ON THE FRONTLINES. July 14-16. 18-22, 9:00 am. Pisgah Baptist Church, 112 Pisgah Dr., Excelsior Springs, MO 64024. “Submerged: Aglow. 816-540-2590. Thomas, Jonas Park, and Brenton Dowdy. 816- TRUTH CONFERENCE. August 27, 8:00 am. Christ Triumphant Church, 401 NE Chipman, Lee’s 398-7490. Lenexa Christian Center, 17500 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Finding Truth Below the Surface.” VBS for ages 4 WALK THIS WAY: SUMMER BIBLE EXPERI - Summit, MO 64063. Annual Children on the HOW TO HOMESCHOOL WORKSHOP. August Lenexa, KS 66219. Speakers include: Josh McDow - Frontlines Conference – This year titled: Holy years through 6th grade (completed). 816-630- ENCE. July 24-28, 5:45 pm-8:00 pm. FBCNKC, 13, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Antioch Library, 8700 calendar continuned on next page Spirit is my Friend – for more information or to 5121. 2205 Iron St., North Kansas City, MO 64116. No register online go to: Cost. Be a part of the fun, mess, food, games and ChildrenontheFrontlines.com or ChristTri - umphant.org. 816-524-6120. NATIONAL PRAYER SUMMIT. July 14-July 17, 8:00 am. Sheraton Pentagon City, 900 S. Orme Heart of America St., Atlington, VA 22204. Speakers include: Dutch Sheets, Bishop Harry Jackson, Lea Carawan, Dr. David Butts, Shirley Dobson, Dave Kubal, Jason Ministries Hershey, Pierre Bynum, Lisa Crump and many 76007600 BlueBlue RidgeRidge Blvd.Blvd. •• KansasKansas CityCity (Raytown(Raytown area)area) others. 800-444-8828. THE ART OF MARRIAGE. July 15, 6:00 pm-9:30 Phone:Phone: 816-356-6380816-356-6380 •• SinceSince 19831983 pm. July 16, 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Graceway Church, 5460 Blue Ridge Cutoff, Kansas City, MO. Your Announcing marriage and the marriages around you are col - ored by personalities, passions, and experiences. Fall Enrollment Making marriage work is a divinely inspired art form. For four decades, FamilyLife® has been BIBLE COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY helping couples understand God’s plan for rela - CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 13 tionships. 816-365-1070. RESPITE SUPPORT EDUCATION TOOLS • Associate, Bachelor, Masters and Doctorate Degrees (REST) TRAINING. July 16, 1:00 pm. Carousel • Majors: Theology, Divinity, Scriptural Psychology, Church Adult Day Center, 7219 E. 17th St., Kansas City, MO Administration and Christian Education • Resident or Online 64128. Registration Cost: $20 + free participant • Spousal discount • Reasonable costs • Accredited by: guide. This 4 hour REST Training prepares you to International Association of Bible Colleges and Seminaries become a REST Companion. Receive education on tools to provide respite for caregivers in a super - vised setting. 816-600-1672. CHRISTIAN ACADEMY TOGETHER 2016. July 16. Washington DC. Speak - CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 23 ers: Dr. Ravi Zacharias, Francis Chan, Hillsong • Pre-School Thru 12th Grade United, Nick Hall, Josh McDowell, Dr. Ronnie • Non-Denominational • Individualized Instruction • Self-paced Floyd, Casting Crowns, Luis Palau, Kirk Franklin, Christian Curriculum • Diagnostic Testing to Determine Jeremy Camp, Sammy Rodriguez and many more. Students’ Individual Performance Level • Safe, Supervised VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL. July 16 & 17, 8:30 Learning Atmosphere • Computer Enhanced Learning a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Avondale United Methodist Church, 3101 NE Winn Road, Kansas City, MO • Family Discounts • High Academic Results • State and 64117 is excited to offer an incredible VBS week - International Conventions • Accredited Studies end filled with excitement and unforgettable ad - venture! Two full days of activities include rock Call 816-356-6380 for a information packet wall climbing, Euro Bungee, games, lunch and or visit www.heartofamericaministries.com Bible studies. Ages - 7 to 12. Free. Space is limited so sign up early. Registration is Required. More 7600 Blue Ridge Blvd. • Kansas City, Missouri info., and a link to the registration form is at: President: Dr. Carroll C. McCarroll www.AvondaleMethodist.org. 816-452-3518 16 • July 2016 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– metrovoicenews.com n facebook.com/metrovoicenews –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Metro Voice ell, Phil Stacey, Charlie Campbell, Eric Hovand, fits Vitae Foundation. vitaefoundation.org 100TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT & CELEBRA - Gene Calderon, Willie Harath, Carey Waldie, Hel - BACK2SCHOOL SUPPLY/HEALTHFAIR. July 23, TION . September 17. First Baptist Church North mut Welk, Rick MCgough, and more. 12:00 pm. House of Refuge Impact Youth Center, Kansas City, 2205 Iron St, North Kansas City, MO. MOUNTAIN TOP MARRIAGE OZARK MOUN - 10816 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO 64134. Spon - General Admission $25. Featuring Phil Keaggy, TAIN RETREAT. September 2-5. Honeysuckle Inn sored by House of Refuge Impact Youth Center. Cindy Morgan and Randy Stonehill. 816-842-1175. & Conference Center, 3598 Shepherd of the Hill Parents will bring their kids from all over the Met - CHARITY GOLF TOURAMENT. August 1, 10:00 Expressway, Branson, MO. Teachers – Roger and ropolitan are, and from all grade levels to receive am-6:00 pm. Country Club of Leawood, 12700 Laureen Traver. www.mountaintopmarriages.org free clothes, food and school supplies, free hair - Overbrook Rd., Leawood, KS 66212. www.mission - and 719-471-9072. cuts, and free health screenings. We are doing southside.org or 913-530-4387. 2016 MIDWEST REGIONAL CHURCH ADMIN - this community event in order to give to those, R(UN) FOR ONE 5K. August 20, 8:00 am. NE 31st ISTRATION CONFERENCE. September 22 & 23. who need help preparing to enroll their child or St., Topeka, KS 66617. Sponsored by Lifeline Chil - Lenexa Baptist Church, 15320 W. 87th St., Pkwy., children in school for the new 2016-2017 school dren’s Services. Join us for a 5K to support Lenexa, KS 66219. 3E is a two day event that will year. 816-806-4127. (Un)adopted, a ministry of Lifeline Children’s Educate church leaders and administrators on rel - REPURPOSED AND RECHARGED WOMEN'S Services. There’s food and fun for the whole fam - evant topics in church administration. It will bet - EXPO. July 23, 1:00-4:00. $3 Donation at the ily so register today. 785-783-4577. ter equip participants to lead their ministry with door. Meet up with the girls for inspiration. 27+ VITAE FOUNDATION BANQUET. September 9, competency and integrity. Finally, the event will Booths. Free spinal screenings, appetizers, cre - 7:00 pm. Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 encourage you in your calling as leaders and ad - JULY BLOOD DRIVE. FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. AT CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH, ative demonstrations, free 5 min massages, re - 5855 RENNER RD., SHAWNEE, KS College Blvd., Overland Park, KS. Special guest ministrators. 816-382-3050. 24 purposing ideas 7230 Quivira Rd. Shawnee Carly Fiorina. (913)268-6300 FAITH AND FAMILY DAY. July 9, 3:15. Kauffman one welcome. 913-383-8448, orhaolam.com F I R S T B A P T I S T C H U R C H N O R T H KANSAS SPECIAL CHURCH Stadium, One Royal Way, Kansas City, MO 64129. COMMUNITY CALL TO PRAYER AT THE MIS - BLOOD DRIVE. July 24, 2:00 pm-6:00 pm. Cross - CITY 100TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT & CELE - Post game events include Scott Dawson, Casting SOURI CAPITAL. July 10, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm. Mis - roads Christian Church, 5855 Renner Rd., BRATION. September 17. First Baptist Church EVENTS Crowns, and Royal players. 816-504-4040. souri State Capital, 201 W Capital Ave., Jefferson Shawnee, KS 66217. North Kansas City, 2205 Iron St., North Kansas NEIGHBORHOOD COOKOUT. July 3, 10:30 am. AVONDALE BOOK CLUB. July 9, 10:00 am. Avon - City, MO 65101. A nondenominational, nonpoliti - PLEXPOD. July 30, 7:00 pm. Nosh Nocte, 738 N. City, MO. General Admission $25. Featuring: Phil Break Pointe Community Church, 10001 W. 88th dale United Methodist Church, 3101 NE Winn Rd., cal event. 31st St., Kansas City, KS 66102. Nosh Nocte KC will Keaggy, Cindy Morgan, and Randy Stonehill. 1- St., Overland Park, KS 66212. Join us for worship Kansas City, MO 64117. Discuss All the Light we JERRY & KAYE MEINERS 22ND ANNUAL PRO- be a sophisticated adventure through 5 courses of 816-842-1175. at 10:30 am followed by our Neighborhood Cook - Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. 816-452-3518. LIFE GOLF CLASSIC . Monday, July 18. Shadow food, wine and coffee, from 7-10 pm (doors open 14TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT. Septem - out! NEW LOCATION. July 9, 10 A.M. Or HaOlam Glen Golf Club, 26000 Shadow Glen St, Olathe, KS at 6:15 pm with live music) on Saturday, July 30th. ber 29. Creekmoor Golf Course, Raymore, MO. FREEDOM CELEBRATION. July 3, 9:30 am-11:00 Messianic Congregation, 9898 W 95th St, Over - 66061. 12:00 Noon Shotgun Start. Lunch served A Live Auction, Raffle and so on will be there to Sponsored by Teaching God’s Infinite Wisdom. am. First Baptist Raytown, 10500 E. 350 Hwy., land Park KS (between Antioch & Hwy 69) First at 11:00am. Dinner Immediately Following Tour - benefit homeless, at risk youth reached by Hill - 816-525-6339. Raytown, MO 64138. A celebration of our freedom Shabbat Service will be on July 9, 10 A.M. Every - nament. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. Bene - crest Transitional Housing. 816-588-0349. calendar continuned on next page in our country and in God. We’ll sing some of our favorite patriotic songs and observe all of our fa - vorite traditions, including the recognition of our armed forces as well as our civil servants. We en - 2017 CALENDARS courage our veterans and active duty military to wear your uniforms to Freedom Celebration as we ARE HERE! will recognize you for your courageous service. 816-353-1994. Friendly, helpful service on Belton’s Historic Downtown Main Street! KINGDOM INITATIVE. July 4, 12:00 pm-12:15 pm. Kansas State Capital Building, 300 SW 10th St., Topeka, KS 66612. Kingdom Initiative is about reclaiming out Nation as one Nation under God. BEACON BIBLE July 4th we’ll gather across the nation, joining & BOOK STORE hands around each State Capital building and pray. 816-804-4652. 517 Main Street • Belton, MO • 816-331-8974 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 to 6 • Sat. 9-5:00 • See our Facebook Page! Metro Voice –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– metrovoicenews.com n facebook.com/metrovoicenews –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– July 2016 • 17 FINE ARTS mission to the Kansas City Zoo. Families of active stands. 816-461-3491. and retired military individuals will receive $1 off SUMMER DUSK 2016. July 16, 7:00 pm-9:00 TWELFTH NIGHT. Through July 13. Southmore - regular Kansas City Zoo admission. pm. Concourse Park in the Colonnade Building St. land Park, Kansas City, MO. Tuesday-Sunday at RAYMORE’S SPIRIT OF AMERICA CELEBRA - John and Gladstone Blvd. (John F. Kennedy Me - 8:00 pm. Festival admission is donation only. The TION. July 4. Recreation Park, 1021 S. Madison morial). Free Sunset Concert Series. Northeast play explores love, loss and reunion along with St., Raymore, MO 64083. We will have a car show, Arts KC Presents Trifflemore & Rex Hobart (Scot - ambition, madness and gender reversal – all with refreshments, entertainment and much more be - tish Folk & Americana Double-Bill). Bring lawn lots of humor. 816-531-7728. fore the sun sets and we light up the sky with a chairs, blankets and cooler! Family friendly. For MADAGASCAR A MUSICAL ADVENTURE. unique fireworks display. more information, visit NORTHEASTARTSKC.ORG Through August 7. Coterie Theatre Crown Center, SMITHVILLE LAKE DAM FIREWORKS DIS - OVERNIGHT FISHING OPPORTUNITY. July 16. 2450 Grand Ave., Kansas City, MO 64108. A new PLAY. July 4, Dusk. Smithville Lake & Camp - The Heritage Park, 16050 Pflumm Rd., Olathe, KS; musical of the much-loved madcap journey from ground, MO Hwy DD and Litton Way, Smithville, and July 23. Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner New York’s Central Park Zoo to the beaches of MO 64089. Fireworks display to honor out great Rd., Shawnee, KS. After 11:00 pm, the specific Madagascar. 816-474-6552. nation. park will be open strictly for fishing only and park LUXURY: TREASURES OF THE ROMAN EM - JULY JULY OVERNIGHT FISHING MINIONS. July 5. Theatre in the Park, 7710 Ren - police officers will be on duty throughout the PIRE. July 9-October 2. Nelson Atkins Museum, 16 23 ner Rd., Shawnee, KS. 913-236-1237. night. Call concerning fishing permits. 913-888- 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, MO. Ranging from elab - JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR 4713. orate gold jewelry to bronze statuettes and finely- WEEKENDER. The Goonies, July 15, 9:00 pm; DREAMCOAT. July 15-23. Theatre in the Park, FAMILY OUTINGS KANSAS CITY’S BIG PICNIC. July 17, 4:00 pm- wrought silver drinking vessels, this exhibition Clueless, July 15, 9:00 pm; The Avengers, July 22, 7710 Renner Rd., Shawnee, KS. 913-236-1237. JURASSIC GARDEN: A PREHISTORIC ADVEN - 7:00 pm. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 showcases some of the extraordinary artistic 9:00 pm; Trouble with the Curve, July 29, 9:00 SLEEPING BEAUTY KIDS. July 15, 16, and 17; TURE. Through October 3, 9:00 am. Powell Gar - Oak St., Kansas City, MO 64111. This year, cele - achievement of Roman craftsmen. 816-751-1278. pm; and Up, August 5, 9:00 pm. Crown Center, 7:30 pm. Kansas City’s Barn Players, 6219 Mart - dens, 1609 NW U.S. Hwy. 50, Kingsville, MO 2405 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO. 816-274-8444. brate the traditions of ancient Rome with a Ban - COMEDY SHOW WITH PUPPET. July 9. Pup - way, Mission, KS. $5.00 each. Presented by The 64061. Travel back millions of years to explore Movies starting at approximately 9:00 pm. Free quet on Blanket. Sample local truck offerings or petry Arts Institute, 11025 E. Winner Rd., Inde - Barn Kids. 913-432-9100. the lost world of dinosaur replicas, designed by admission. 816-274-8444. bring your own picnic and enjoy an afternoon of pendence, MO 64052. 816-833-9777. Missouri artist Guy Darrough, a well known fossil FREE activities and entertainment stretching from BIG FISH. July 22, 7:30 pm & July 23, 1:30 pm & 29TH ANNUAL BINGHAM-WAGGONER AN - MARY POPPINS. July 9-24. The Jewish Commu - collector and fossil preparation expert. The ex - the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park. 816-751-1278. 7:30 pm. The Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway, TIQUE & CRAFT FAIR. July 9, 9:00 am-4:00 pm. nity Center’s White Theatre, 5801 W 115th St., hibit is open daily through October 3, 2016. 816- Kansas City, MO. Big Fish centers on the charis - Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W. Pacific Ave., In - Overland Park, KS. July 29-31 & August 3-6. The - 697-2600. matic Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who dependence, MO 64050. 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MOVIES, BOOKS, MUSIC & MORE! Important life lessons learned from Finding Dory film 411 FINDING DORY those mundane day- STARS: Ellen DeGeneres, Albert to-day moments will Brooks, Ed O'Neill, Kaitlin Olson, Hay - eventually have an im - den Rolence , Ty Burrell, Diane Keaton entertainment pact. Michael Faust WRITERS : Andrew Stanton, Angus by 4. Life is precious. MacLane Kids once learned lessons about life Who would have through books. That’s still the case for thought that Disney many children, but for the rest of them, and Pixar would give Dory does indeed cross into the pro-life movies have helped fill the gap. us a blockbuster debate. That can be scary thought when you movie with a pro-life The majority of babies with Down consider what Hollywood is putting in message? Of course, Syndrome and Spina Bifida in the U.S. are theaters, but for families who watched the film’s message is aborted. In other countries, young babies Finding Dory — which set an opening- not technically about with cleft palate lips are often abandoned. weekend box office record for an ani - abortion, but when Finding Dory teaches us that all lives mated movie — it’s a good thing. you realize that our — even the lives of those who look and The Disney/Pixar flick is full of positive modern-day medical act different — are worthwhile. life lessons for both children and adults, community promotes MV Contributor Michael Foust has cov - as I discovered when I took my 8-year-old prenatal screening ered the Christian film industry for a son to it on opening night. As we drove tests so as to identify decade and has been a full-time editor and home, he and I discussed what we could birth defects, then the writer for 20 years. He blogs at take away from a film that, yes, was both message of Finding MichaelFoust.com. entertaining and hilarious but that also who are beaming with pride and excite - watched Finding Dory, we went to a had a great message. ment as they realize she found them by restaurant where he noticed a woman Here are four lessons for families: herself. No, it wasn’t easy, but Dory over - with a mental disability at an adjoining 1. Disabilities are mere speedbumps. comes her disability and proved everyone table. He had lots of questions, and most Dory suffers from a short-term mem - wrong — and kids of all ages and abilities of the answers involved God, but at some ory loss, and three of her friends — a can learn from it. point that day I did toss Finding Dory in whale shark (near-sighted), a beluga 2. Have a heart — and guard your there. It’s a great film for introducing kids whale (seemingly no echo location abil - words. to a complex topic. ity) and an octopus (only seven arms) — Sure, we laugh as Dory forgets some - 3. Support your children. have what amount to disabilities. thing every three seconds, and that’s per - Yes, Dory’s achievement was incredi - On the surface this appears as nothing fectly fine because it’s a cartoon fish. But ble, but don’t miss how much her parents more than a clever plot twist for jokes, but as her friend Marlin learns, even a fish loved and helped her every step during it’s more than that. Dory’s parents agonize with a short-term memory loss can re - her childhood. as they cry and wonder: How will she member harmful words. “We will never forget you Dory,” her make it in life? Dory, of course, struggles Marlin belittles Dory at one point and mom reassures her during one discour - with self-doubt, thinking she won’t ever he soon regrets it, but by then the harm is aging moment, when Dory had forgotten achieve her goal. Yet everyone is cheering done. (Although they do become friends something important. for her. again.) Although Dory gets swept away at sea In the end, she does find her parents, The weekend after my son and I early in the movie, she begins to remem - ber things her parents told her to keep her safe, even if she doesn’t always know the source. By the end of the film, we real - ize it has been years since Dory had last seen her parents, but the lessons they had taught her — and the love they had showed her — had kept her alive. What an amazing reminder to parents that Metro Voice –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– metrovoicenews.com n facebook.com/metrovoicenews –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– July 2016 • 19

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by James Emery White They are a blend of history, fiction, down. It’s one of the biography and more. July has just begun best single-volume Every year, I offer five titles as a sug - so there’s plenty of time to get your histories of Rome gested summer reading list. summer reading on! you’ll own that offers These are books that I have either more than a few twists read over the past year or plan to read SPQR: A History of Ancient and turns. As the jacket myself over the summer. Most are Rome. invites: “Beard narrates brand new. the unprecedented rise A few, here and there, may be older By Mary Beard of a civilization that I first ran across this book while works that I’m only now discovering even two thousand years later still browsing in a Waterstone’s off of Trafal - myself. gar Square in London. I couldn’t put it See BOOK page 21

MOVIE for the cause. gering (if not unexpected or particu - n He apparently passed on his un - larly graphic) disregard for human life. continued from page 19 selfish genes to his daughter, Patricia, a But buried underneath all the have any regard for us at all, they do fine fighter pilot in her own right who crashed spaceships, broken buildings have a tremendous sense of ironic tim - uses her skills to protect the earth (and and problematic content, there are also ing. who has a fierce desire to protect her some good, simple, inspiring messages “It wasn’t luck last time” that saved father, too). And one mustn’t forget to unearth. the human race, former President scientists David Levinson, Dr. Brakish While Resurgence leans heavily on Whitmore says, in full-on inspirational Okun and others, who think like the its 21st-century bag of CGI tricks, its speech mode. “It was our resolve.” And dickens to outwit their galactic adver - underlying tone feels positively old- there’s certainly a lot of resolve on dis - saries. fashioned—like a John Wayne Western play here. Backed against Indeed, despite the mass chaos and or a Gary Cooper war flick where the proverbial wall by fearsome, pitiless destruction that the aliens unleash courage, creativity and resiliency are aliens, humanity fights back, putting again upon humanity, nearly everyone shown to be enormously positive and, every bit of courage and gumption it on the planet seems to pull together in perhaps, uniquely human virtues. has on the line to show these unwel - this time of crisis. Nothing like a little Armed with those character traits, come visitors the door. alien invasion to bring out the best in even hopelessly overmatched humans American flyboys Jake and Dillon people. can survive and even win against an are particularly instrumental in the Independence Day: Resurgence is overwhelming foe, as long as they don’t pushback, patching up their own dif - the Apatosaurus of the cinematic lose their hope and faith. In Independ - ferences to more effectively fight this world: big, loud and dumb. And like an ence Day: Resurgence, love of country, fearsome foe. President Whitmore Apatosaurus, it’s a film that many fam - of home, of others—conquers all, even might be aging less than gracefully, but ilies might want to keep a healthy dis - if aliens destroy much of humanity be - he still has enough moxie to be an in - tance from as well, given its profanity, fore we get that happy ending. spirational leader and risk his own life occasional sexual innuendo and stag -

LIKE US! FACEBOOK.COM/METRO VOICE NEWS Metro Voice –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– metrovoicenews.com n facebook.com/metrovoicenews –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– July 2016 • 21 BOOKS through a review in the Wall Street Jour - faith in the process. n nal. The title of the review was “Progres - A review in the continued from page 20 sivism’s Macroaggressions” with the New York Times shapes many of our most fundamental following subline: “The goal of post - said, “Finishing this assumptions about power, citizenship, modern progressives isn’t universal book and then for - responsibility, political violence, empire, truth, but power, which is presented in getting about it is luxury, and beauty.” (SPQR is the abbre - the guise of equality simply not an op - viation for “The Senate and People of and social justice.” tion.” He died in Rome”) Now that’s a tweet. March 2015. Holmes is a former All the Light We Cannot See. U.S. Assistant Secre - The Faith of Christopher tary of State and cur - Hitchens: The Restless Soul By Anthony Doerr. I came to this novel a little late – as in, rently a Distinguished of the World’s Most Notori - after it won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Fellow at The Heritage ous Atheist. Fiction and the 2015 Foundation. The gist Andrew Carnegie of the book is that liberalism is becom - By Larry Alex Taunton. Christopher Medal for Excellence in ing its opposite – illiberalism; abandon - Hitchens, called one of Fiction. It deserved ing the precepts of open-mindedness the “Four Horsemen” them both. It doesn’t and respect for individual rights, liber - of the New Atheism, matter whether its sub - ties, and the rule of law upon which the was a complex and fas - ject doesn’t seem like country was founded. This is an impor - cinating figure. your cup of tea (a blind tant book, as it details a very disturbing Taunton, a Christian French girl, a German ideology that is increasingly dominating and a friend, writes of boy, leading parallel lives in World War our culture. his faith with some sur - II). This is beautiful writing that can’t be When Breath Becomes Air. prising insights and conclusions. put down. It’s said it took the author ten years to write it. I believe it. Every sen - By Paul Kalanithi. James Emery White is the founding tence is a jewel. At the age of 36, on the verge of com - pleting a decade’s worth of training as a and senior pastor of Mecklenburg Com - The Closing of the Liberal neurosurgeon, Paul Kalanithi was diag - munity Church in Charlotte, NC, and the Mind: How Groupthink and nosed with stage IV lung cancer. One ranked adjunctive professor of theology Intolerance Define the Left. day he was a doctor treating the dying, and culture at Gordon-Conwell Theolog - and the next he was a patient struggling ical Seminary. His book, The Rise of the Nones: Understanding and Reaching the By Kim R Holmes. to live. When Breath Becomes Air is his This book first caught my eye story and chronicles his move toward Religiously Unaffiliated, is available on Amazon.

n TIPS continued from page 12 those precious daylight hours and allow you to eat at some beautiful picnic ground or scenic lookout. When the sun sets, go find some unique local joint to wind down for dinner before the long drive home. 5. DRESS FOR SUCCESS There is no bad weather, only bad clothing. I think that’s all I need to say here. 6. RECRUIT FRIENDS We all like a solo trip once in a while (unless, you know, you’re one of those extroverts), but long hours in the car and one of a kind hikes are just more a good Boy Scout and be prepared, I’m fun when shared with friends. This is a going to remind you that sometimes great opportunity to bring all those you need to throw the plan out the win - friends who can never come camping dow and grab opportunities as they because they are “too busy.” Most peo - present themselves. Be flexible. That ple have a single free day once in a waterfall will still be there for the next while. day trip, but that small town cheese curd festival only happens once a year 7. DITCH THE PLAN and is something you don’t want to Alright, now that I’ve told you to be miss. 22 • July 2016 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– metrovoicenews.com n facebook.com/metrovoicenews –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Metro Voice n SHOOTINGS DAY TRIP n Oliver Anderson House continued from page 1 n in Lexington. continued from page 13 This beautiful house is part that black and white, rich and tory museum spans 65 acres in of the Battle of Lexington State poor, Christian and atheist can Fleming Park, in eastern Jack - Historic Site and exemplifies stand together, she said. son County. Complete with 25 some of the large mansions At the funeral of Mother Alana Simmons period-appropriate structures, built in Missouri during the Emanuel, senior pastor, and state appearing on the museum is home to educa - Civil War period. The house Rep. Clementa Pinckney, Sim - MSNBC tional workshops, such as Pony Express riders as they was a strategic stronghold dur - mons met President Barack Left: Pastor blacksmithing, baking pies on braved dust storms, icy moun - ing the Battle of Lexington, Obama, who asked her what he Daniel the hearth, and making lye tains, rugged terrain and other when it changed hands be - could do. Simmons, killed in the soap. pitfalls to deliver mail around tween the Confederate and “So I told him the same thing, shootings Distance: About half an the United States. Browse ex - Union troops three times in and I gave him our T-shirt with hour from downtown Kansas hibits such as the blacksmith one day: Sept. 18, 1861. our logo, a black hand and a white nities, focusing on the fields of ed - “It’s not black people who are City. and wheel wright shop, 1860s Distance: About one hand making a heart with the ucation, politics, media, family and going to save all black people,” she n Pony Express Museum in coin collection, and more. hour from downtown Kansas words ‘Hate Won’t Win’ in the community, and religion. said. “It’s going to include white St. Joseph. Distance: About one City. middle,” she said. Simmons noted differences people too. There’s no way we can Relive the experience of the hour from Kansas City. Obama told her he had some among races, religions, social class, make change by ourselves. There Twitter followers and offered to and political viewpoints remain in has to be a collaborative effort, and help spread the word. Simmons the wake of the Civil Rights move - this generation is willing to collab - ENTREPRENEURS crashes," he said. was skeptical until her brother ment. orate. We have the same goal in n 6over6 Vision won second place with its inno - showed her a tweet from the pres - “From civil rights came just mind—to be colorless. There was continued from page 1 vation for detecting and measuring vision prob - ident’s account, including a picture that—the rights,” she said. “We can a time when just walking into a which they gave entrepreneurs 60 seconds to pitch lems straight from a smart phone. This company of the T-shirt, the hashtag, and this fight for our rights and we can room was a problem. Now it is a their businesses before judges in hopes they land developed an app that uses imaging to measure note: “inspired by the grace shown have those rights, which of course problem when we see disparity, possible future investments. how near- or far-sighted someone is. in Charleston and the Simmons we should have as humans, but if when we see somebody getting Ten entrepreneurs out of a pool of 150 applicants Even more, the app can detect a stigmatism be - family.” we want to stop these systematic privilege.” were chosen to present their ideas before an audi - fore the user even steps in an optometrist's office. Suddenly, Simmons had 20,000 differences, it’s not going to come Simmons has spread her mes - ence of nearly 900 attendees. The app could help improve the eyesight of hun - new followers, and everyone from fighting, but by fostering re - sage of forgiveness and reconcilia - The winners were Arbe Robotics, 6over6 Vi - dred of millions of people in third world countries wanted a T-shirt. lationships.” tion from the social media sion, and Fieldin. and beyond. Simmons and her family Speaking for her own genera - platform she birthed to speaking Kobi Marenko, CEO of Arbe Robotics, took Fieldin came in third place with its new agri - weren’t selling the shirts at the tion, Simmons said the issue of engagements across the country home first place with his innovations in drone tech - culture technology. It created a platform that ana - time, but it wasn’t long before they race is not as emotional as for her and on national television. nology. He developed a new sensor that allows lyzes how pesticides are impacting plants. The were. They used the proceeds to father’s and grandfather’s genera - “Every time I’m interviewed, I drones and other objects to see and avoid things in program tells the farmer if he is damaging his own start a non-profit created to give tions. Because of that, her contem - pray,” Simmons said. “I don’t want their path. crops or the environment by spraying too many back to communities and families poraries are better equipped to the words to be my own.” Instead, "Here is a groundbreaking radar, the first made chemicals on his plants. affected by hate crimes, discrimi - leave conflicts in the past. She be - she wants to testify to the faith of for drones," Markenko told The Jerusalem Post. "It Former President Shimon Peres said this vali - nation, and bullying. lieves the Civil Rights movement the Mother Emanuel victims and can see obstacles 200 meters away, in 360 degrees, dates Israel as a start-up nation. Since its inception, the Hate should be remembered, but the their families, proclaiming no one and offers us the ability to see cables of electricity, "I know entrepreneurs that dream with Won’t Win Movement has en - grievances of the past should not has the power to shake that faith. cranes, trees, things that are not mapped." courage," Peres said. "Leave your mind open and couraged building relationships to become hindrances to reconciling “We’re that rooted,” she said. "With this technology, Amazon can deliver don't be afraid to dream. And that is what we have bridge differences within commu - differences. goods inside a crowded city without being afraid of to do in the whole Middle East." Metro Voice –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– metrovoicenews.com n facebook.com/metrovoicenews –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– July 2016 • 23 Place your classified ad with Metro Voice CALL TODAY: 816.524.4522

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TRUMP conversed with at least 25 evangelical can’t know Trump’s heart but if he is a know Christ. In fact, anyone who or not, he needs it. Let’s not make ex - n leaders who are serving on his evangel - true believer, “there will eventually be doesn’t believe they weren’t a terrible cuses for him, but let’s also not belittle continued from page 2 ical executive advisory council. The fruit. In the meantime, it’s not surpris - person, a sinner, before accepting what God can do through a man.” he came to the larger meeting, for ex - members of the council laid out their ing to see people be skeptical. They were Christ, doesn’t really understand the “I think there’s hope for him,” Dr. ample, he made no comments and he concerns to the candidate. with Saul/Paul until they could begin to Gospel. One sin is all it takes to make Dobson told the New York Times. “And just sat down,” Jackson explained. “Mike Pastor Jack Graham, the former pres - see his change in behavior. If you are a one a sinner, in need of forgiveness.” I think there’s hope for us.” Huckabee began to ask him questions. ident of the Southern Baptist Conven - Christian, pray for Trump. Read 1 Tim - Dobson ended his program by asking –Reporting by Sam Smith, CP, with He spent time responding to those tion and a member of Trump’s advisory othy 2:1-5. It’s not a suggestion. It’s a listners to pray for Trump. additional attribution to POLITICO and questions and then there were questions council, also came out of the meeting command to do so for all who really “…whether he really accepted Christ Focus on the Family. from the audience as well. They asked feeling like he is ready to “champion” questions that Christians are interested Trump. in knowing, so it’s not like saying a “It was a very positive meeting. It did - stump speech.” n’t feel like a sales pitch,” Graham said Jackson didn’t support Trump dur - afterwards. “It didn’t feel like a political ing the Republican nominating con - campaign [rally] as much as it did a tests. In a December op-ed he wrote, “it conversation between friends.” is my considered opinion as a minister In a radio interview on his program, of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for 38 Dobson elaborated on Trump’s salva - years, that no pastor should be endors - tion experience and how Christians ing Donald Trump, at least not at this should view it in light of our own. stage.” “If God gets a hold of Trump, it won’t Since Matthew 6:33 says, “seek first be the first time people didn’t believe it. the Kingdom of God and His right - It won’t be the first time that a terrible eousness,” he added, “we should seek person who lived completely against first the candidate who represents the Christ, came to know him,” Dobson kingdom of God and his righteousness.” said. “Saul, who became Paul, is a great Before speaking to the larger group example.” of about ,000 pastors, Trump met and Dobson told the New York Times he 24 • July 2016 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– metrovoicenews.com n facebook.com/metrovoicenews –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Metro Voice

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