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See inside r! back cove The season of giving is right around the corner, and the familiar sound of bell For Steven ringing will announce the beginning of The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Curtis Chapman, What is God’s best for you? Campaign. The Salvation Army kicks off “ ” this year’s Campaign Monday, Nov. 19th at 11:30 a.m. on their front lawn at 1320 it’s personal SE 6th Street. Major Brian Burkett of The It has been a season of humbling We see inconceivable brokenness and he had ten when the master got Topeka Salvation Army and Captain recognition for TRM and we are grate - and hopelessness every day. Despite back. The one who had two had dou - Kettle will be joining this year’s Red Kettle ful; recognition calling us out as the this, we believe the Lord has blessed us bled his and had four. To the one who Chair for the event. “best.” TRM Ministries has been recog - with the responsibility, ideas and was given one, he didn’t do anything Bowls of chili will be served along with nized locally and nationally for the resources to glorify Him by serving with it because he was afraid of his harsh sandwiches and hot chocolate– free to the innovative way we approach those we those around us in the very best ways master. So, the master said to the one public. serve and our role in the community. we can by daily doing our best. who received five, “Well done, my good They are now accepting applications God has given all of us here at TRM the I am reminded of the parable of the and faithful servant.” To the one who until December 14th at their headquar - amazing opportunity to serve those talents in Matthew 25:14-30 where the doubled his two talents he said, “Well ters. All that’s required is a resume, ID who find themselves in very difficult master said to his servants “I am going done.” To the one who took the one tal - and a Social Security Card. circumstances. With this gift comes the to go away for a while. To this one I am ent, just the one, and didn’t do anything To see what times are needed for bell - responsibility to always, with God’s going to give five talents, to this one I with it at all – he had less to lose, he had ringers, go to www.registertoring.com help, do the very best we can to serve am going to give two and to this one I less risk, but didn’t do anything with it - Money collected during the campaign Most of our memories are connect - those who are in need. So, receiving am going to give one. I will be back – the master said, “You are not worthy to supports Salvation Army programs ed in one way or another to music. these awards caused us to pause and ask take care of what I have entrusted to be a part of the company anymore; throughout the year, such as utility assis - Remember when you took your car “What does it mean to be the ‘best’ or you.” you’re banned to outer dark ness.” tance, disaster relief and food programs, out for your first solo ride, the radio do our ‘best’?” So, the one that had five, invested it n Please see BEST page 2 which have gotten a head start thanks to blaring? Slow danced with someone n last year's campaign. special? Wept at a funeral? Or perhaps, "We help more and more folks," said when you gave your life to Jesus at an Core Officer Brian Burkett. " Monday altar call? They likely all had one thing through Friday, 4 o'clock we're feeding in common. Music. Top comedian comes to YFC Comedy Cafe anyone in town who's hungry. Our Music keeps score. As Michael Michael Joiner is undoubtedly one of Audiences around the country may pantry program, the numbers have went Jackson said, “Music is the soundtrack today’s most popular entertainers and recognize Michael from one of his many up, but we know the people of Topeka to life.” comics. Whether it is nationwide sold- starring roles in films like Sony Pictures will continue to help us meet that need." For the past 30 years, many out comedy tours, films, hidden camera theatrical sleeper hit, "The Grace Card" or Christian music fans have marked their pranks or YouTube skits, Joiner demon - the more recent Comedy hit "Heaven milestones to the music of Steven strates an extraordinary ability to connect Bound," as well as his scene-stealing roles PARTNERS TO Curtis Chapman. Now, on Nov. 15 at with a wide and diverse audience. in movies such as “My Name is Paul,” the Folly Theater in Kansas City, his A true "comic’s comic,” Joiner, often “Rumors of wars,” “Love Covers All” and SHARE THE WARMTH fans can get a personal tour through referred to as “God's Smart Aleck,” has most recently “Kudzu Zombies.” He’s You may not know it judging by cur - Chapman’s own soundtrack. been performing his own sarcastic style of written for dozens of stand-up comedi - rent temperatures, but winter will be “SCC Solo: A Night of Hits, History observational stand-up comedy for over ans, as well as “The Tonight Show” and blowing into Northeast Kansas sooner and Influences” is a culmination of 31 25 years, becoming one of the best known “Politically Incorrect.” Joiner’s many TV than many care to admit. years of the music and life of this and respected clean comics working appearances have included “Bananas" & The change in seasons has many dig - multi-Grammy Award-winning today. His crowd interaction and Chonda Pierce's "Stand up for Family's" ging out their winter coats - however, singer-songwriter and author. His unequaled ability to improvise with audi - on the Dove Channel. He was actor some aren't so fortunate. ence members has gained him respect Bruce Willis' full time photo-double for For those in need of outerwear as the n Please see CHAPMAN page 2 among fans and Comedians alike. n Please see COMEDIAN page 3 n Please see WARMTH page 3 2 • November 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice The other day someone said they CHAPMAN walked out of their wedding to his upbeat BEST continued from page 1 song “Dive” – representing how they were continued from page 1 Life Lessons Frommeans ato wLalk it ttle One diving into life together. out in everyday Those are pretty harsh words, but the INTEGRITY book, “Between Heaven & the Real World: “Just having those kinds of connections life. And for years, bridge to TRM is that the master gave the by Jessica S. Hosman My Story,” is somewhat the script behind with people through the years, I feel like I have wondered if the music on this tour. talents according to each one’s ability. That with this concert I’ve had a lot of people “But I don’t wanna do my homework, any of those con - “It’s really a unique kind of thing that says a lot. The master in our case is the who said, ‘Man, I’ve never laughed harder Mommy!” Looking around the messy versations have I’ve been, over the years, kind of creating Creator of all. He made each one, so he and cried harder at a concert,’” Chapman kitchen and lacking the motivation to fallen upon any - — this little bits and pieces of just telling knows what they are able to do. And He Jessica Hosman said. “It’s just a lot of memories and a lot clean it or cook dinner, I made my son a thing but deaf my story, using music to kind of take peo - knows what we are able to do and not do. of shared journey together, which is a deal. Mommy does the homework; ears. Yet today, I couldn’t stop the water ple on this journey,” he said during a Are we honoring the Lord in the best pretty remarkable thing and a great gift.” Zechariah empties the dishwasher, loads from filling my eyes when my son began recent phone interview. “… There have way we can? Wisely investing our “talents” Chapman wants to take concertgoers the dirty dishes, cleans off the counters, counseling me on what it means to walk been a lot of songs that reference the jour - on a journey of remembering, knowing isn’t about how we compare to other in integrity regarding his homework and organizations either locally or across the makes dinner and sets the table. The ney that I’m on — and others — that the power of music can send a 60-year-old strong-willed twinkle in his eye gleamed the beautiful conversations and lessons we’re on together.” back to high school. The intentional act of country. It isn’t about receiving a plaque. that flowed from there. It’s really about helping those we serve to and he accepted my offer. Stunned, I Chapman’s memoir chronicles grow - remembering is how he fell in love with watched as he rolled up his sleeves, Truthfulness is not always easy and feel safe and well cared for, the best we can. ing up, his faith journey, his marriage and his wife all over again. pushed over a chair to stand on and doing the right thing even when no one is It’s about acknowledging that they are also family, the death of his daughter, Maria, in “You can hear that song again and it began doing everything I asked of him looking can be tough. How many of us doing the best they can. It’s about being the an accident in 2008, and adopting chil - takes you back,” he said. “In my experience with a smile on his face. can recall that first conscious brush with best reflection of our Lord we can be. dren. He lays it out story by story, song by and the shared experience I have with so I, in turn, sat down at the table with his something we knew was sin or a lie and While working to do our “best” there are song. many listeners to my music, it’s a lot of second-grade math. the sickening feeling that filled our stom - many challenges. At the urging of the Lord, “This tour and these concerts are really remembering our journey of faith, too. Zechariah kept an eye on me the whole ach as a result? But how many of us stayed and the ongoing needs in the community, that set to music,” he said. One story is Music can do that. It can help us remem - time, multitasking between his chores at sensitive to that feeling through the years our ministry has grown. We responded to about how he grew up in a musical family ber when we really need that. hand and coming over to “teach” me how and used it as a guide that would teach us His call and transitioned into transforma - and that the very first song his dad taught “On this road we’re traveling, some - to do the math problems. (He didn’t right from wrong for decades to follow? tional community stabilization work, NET him how to play on the guitar was Johnny times we forget, it gets dark and we feel know that I had planned on sending his It’s a simple truth we teach to kids – Reach. We began addressing the need to Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues.” like gosh I’m alone. I don’t even know if teacher an email that evening explaining thou shall not lie – but it’s an easy one for “I play a bit of that in the concert,” God is hearing my prayers or cares about reach the youth of our community and our little family project and why his work us to reason our way out of as adults. We Chapman said. And then he talks about me. And I know that feeling,” he said. expanded the ministry of Doxazo. The was done in my writing.) Each time convince ourselves that “little white lies” how that song evolved into his own music. But, Chapman pointed out that it’s at Lord placed on our hearts to care for the lit - Zechariah came over to see how I was and “small exaggerations” can’t hurt a “That’s really what this concert is,” he those times that a person has to stop and tlest in our community, thus the Children’s coming along, he seemed to be getting thing but, in reality, it hurts our ability to said. remember — “Remember when God did Palace began. Education and mentoring more and more nervous. He had finished hear from God and remain sensitive to For those who haven’t read the book, this in my life, and we shared this togeth - programs sprang forth. The human traf - everything but the dinner preparation His Spirit’s leading in our lives. don’t worry. “They’ll get the Reader’s er? ficking concern was expanding, so our when he stood next to me with his head I want my son to live a life of integrity Digest version,” Chapman joked. “We go back and revisit that and retell response was Restore Hope and Freedom down and a very solemn look on his face. and righteousness, but I want that for He said to think of his concert as a book that story, because if you look at the Bible, Now USA. All these works are “talents” our “Mommy,” he said softly, “I don’t feel myself as well. I want to be sensitive to that’s been turned into a movie. If the God told his followers in the Old master and creator entrusted to us. Our good.” When I took him into my arms those nudgings of the Lord when He’s movie is done really well and a person Testament — the Israelites — to do that, response was to do our very best. and asked what was wrong, he went onto using my gut to tell me something is amiss. hasn’t yet read the book, they might go, to build memorials where they would go I think when you look around and see explain that he didn’t think I should really I don’t want to reason my way out of it. I “Wow! It’s a great story!” and remember,” he said. staff who have been here for years and do his homework because it wasn’t hon - want to grow and learn through it. In the “Then you’ll want to go read the book,” These “remembering stones” would be years, and then see newer folks who have est. He said that his teacher wants him to big things, and the seemingly small. I want he said. stacked and were a visible pause: “Hey, joined the team, you see people who want do his own homework and it didn’t feel to walk in integrity. I want to walk in truth. Since his first album came out 31 years remember what happened here.” to be on God’s journey; people who want good inside knowing that someone else Lord, help us all to be sensitive like little ago, “there have been a lot of seasons in life Chapman said, “It’s a powerful, impor - to do their very best and honor Him. We was doing it for him. He said he still want - children and return to the simplicity of that I have shared with people,” he said. tant thing in our journey. It’s kind of what have not played it safe. We haven’t been ed to cook dinner (aka microwavable left - Your truth. We’re never too old to learn, “The amazing thing is … so many peo - these songs can be and really what this content with taking the easy road. We could overs), but he really wanted to do his own start afresh and yield to You. Help us, we ple will tell me, ‘You know your songs have night is.” be “just” the shelter, the food and the homework too. pray, and show us the way to walk in been kind of the backdrop or soundtrack He also wants people to “remember clothes. But God entrusted us with a vision For years he and I have been talking integrity in all we do. In Jesus’ Name. to my life,’” – raising kids, getting married, into the future.” Christians trust in some - to do “more” and we trusted Him to go about the word “integrity” and what it Amen. getting a first job, losing a job or losing a thing they haven’t fully seen or experi - beyond basic needs and do our best. “Best” family member or sadness and joy and is really HEART. What the Rescue Mission enced yet. “We trust by faith that God has struggle. You may be questioning your another helping organization. It may be grief in those songs have been all kind of has done in relationship to what God’s made these promises and so there’s also a value or the value you bring to others. God simply offering a smile to a stranger on the part of the soundtrack for a lot of people,” heart is, is to trust Him without reserva - lot of remembering into the future, this is just wants you to focus on doing your best street. The “best” isn’t the shiniest thing. It’s he said. “It’s just amazing to me and hum - tions. how the story is going to unfold and we for TODAY. It may be sharing a kind word a heart condition. The best is what God bling. It just blows my mind to think how So, then “What is God’s best for each of believe in that and trust in that. with someone at work or sharing your has equipped us to do and faithfully step - many people will say, ‘We had your song us, what does He want us to be?” In the “That is kind of the hope for the night.” resources with TRM, your church or ping forward to do our best. sung at our wedding.’” world, whether you are in business, non- profits, the church, whatever; we measure based on numbers, success stories, on budgets, on number of volunteers, in some rescue missions they measure on conver - sions for Christ. We measure, measure, measure, but do we really think about the “best” as what God’s best is for us? Do we consider doing our “best” to glorify Him? We see the “best” every day. We see it in people who are coming into our shelter for a meal. The guy or gal who walks into the Rescue Mission who doesn’t have good teeth, maybe walks with a limp, maybe has brain damage from being a crack baby, maybe has never been able to hold down a job, maybe is addicted to methampheta - mine to soothe their pain. If they come Buying or selling a home ? into the rescue mission and they are attempting to survive the day; just survive the day, that may be their “best” – the best they can do for that day. So, the best we can do is to help them become their best. We see the best in those who are waking up in ( 785 ) 414-9124 a bed in our men’s dormitory or the Hope Center or in someone in one of our pro - Ask for John! grams. They are doing the best they can today, and we stand beside them to help. www .teambowes. com You may find yourself in the middle of a bowes@teambowes. com

Countrywide Realty , Inc. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______November 2018 • 3 Visit Lecompton to see Midwest’s largest Kansas sued over Christmas trees and ornaments display Sherriff’s Chaplain to speak Experience the holiday gender and birth magic of Christmas when certificates visiting Historic at Nov. C5-Alive Luncheon A federal lawsuit is challenging The C5Alive “POWER Luncheon” Christmas music and games. Lecompton. Visitors can Kansas policy that prohibits chang - will be held Nov. 8 at The Peak, 1920 Lamar Hunt, Jr., will be the featured see an indoor display of ing the gender designation on birth SW Gage Blvd., and speaker at the January 10 luncheon. over 150 trees decorated in certificates for people with gender the featured speaker For more details on these and antique, Victorian, vintage dysphoria. The current law bases and theme decor- includ - will be Paul Taylor, an other luncheons, stay tuned to the determination of gender on biology ing turn of the century and author and currently C5Alive facebook page and website: rather than personal preference. WW II era decorations. chaplain at the www.C5Alive.org Among the many trees is a The American Psychiatric Douglas County C5Alive is an organization founded barb-wire tree, a feather Association describes gender dys - Sherriff’s Department. in 2009, dedicated to developing and phoria as involving “a conflict The cost to attend Taylor uniting Christian Leadership in the tree, a Victorian Costume Magazine readers. between a person’s physical or tree and many more unique decorations. The display will be offered from the luncheons is $10 for C5Alive community, involving businesses, assigned gender and the gender with At the same time, visitors can also tour November 1 to January 1. The display and members and first-time guests who non-profits and churches. which he/she/they identify. People Constitution Hall, a National Landmark. museum is open 10 am to 4 pm Monday RSVP, and $12 at the door. Non-mem - In addition to monthly “POWER” Lecompton is the "Birthplace of the Civil through Saturday and 1 to 5 pm Sunday. A with gender dysphoria may be very bers and other guests pay $15. C5 luncheons held on the second War, Where Slavery Began to Die.” Christmas Vespers will be offered uncomfortable with the gender they luncheons are open to the public and Thursday of each month, C5 also Lecompton was recently named one of the December 2 at 2pm. For more informa - were assigned, sometimes described everyone is welcome to attend, organ - hosts periodic business fairs and other "Best Small Towns in Kansas” by Kansas tion go to lecomptonkansas.com. as being uncomfortable with their izers said. RSVPs and inquiries can be events, including the annual Topeka sent to [email protected]. Easter Parade and Family Fun Fest, with YFC to touch the lives of teens in the Luncheon meals held on N. Kansas Avenue and in COMEDIAN greater Topeka area. are high quality, usu - Garfield Park on the day before Easter. continued from page 1 Admission is free, but tickets are ally catered by C5 members may also sponsor Aboud’s/Engroff’s or luncheons and other events as a the hit TV show "Moonlighting" and he required. The Comedy Cafe is under - written by individual table sponsors so other fine caterers. way to promote their organiza - appeared on many TV shows including On December 13 tions. For more information "21 Jump St." and "30 Something.” He was seating is limited. For tickets, call the YFC office at 785-232-8296 and leave a mes - the Christmas about C5, go to C5Alive.org, face - the 1st place winner of the Hollywood Hunt, Jr. sage with your contact information and a Luncheon will be book.com/C5Alive, or call 785- Improv's "Funniest Comic in LA," and held at Fairlawn Plaza, with 640-6399. Nashville Christian Music Hall of Fame Comedy Cafe team member will call you "Comedian of the Year" nominee 2013. back. People who love to laugh and love body (particularly developments Now Joiner brings his top-rated show community. We are grateful for their helping teens with needs will love this during puberty) or being uncom - to Topeka for the 2018 Topeka Youth For generosity and their continued part - event! You don't have to be religious to fortable with the expected roles of WARMTH Christ Comedy Café on Friday night, their assigned gender.” continued from page 1 nership.” November 9th, starting at 6:30 p.m., at attend because YFC's Comedy Cafe does a great job involving people from all The organization believes the thermometer drops, the Salvation The Topeka Salvation Army is in Fellowship Bible Church, 6800 SW 10th condition is psychiatric and not bio - Army and Scotch Cleaners are lend - particular need of youth coats. Ave. walks of life. logically based. But that has not ing a helping hand. If you're in need of warm winter- The YFC Comedy Café is a perfect YFC’s mission is to reach young people stopped the movement from chang - The 32nd annual Share the wear, you can stop by 1320 SE 6th blend of food, fellowship, fun, and laugh - everywhere, working together with the ing state laws to reflect their prefer - Warmth coat drive will kick-off on Street from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on ter, with a purpose that inspires people to local church and other like-minded part - ence rather than biology. October 22 and will run through distribution day. make a difference with teens. You can ners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus Kansas is one of three states, along November 16. There's no need to provide any expect a quality event that includes a who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, with Tennessee and Ohio, that also documentation, but the Salvation combination of the following elements: devotion to prayer and the Word of God, rely on science to determine sex, Army does ask that you sign-up upon Time for social interaction over delicious passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement. rather than feelings. arrival and shop their coat selection coffee and desserts, a creative program for only you and your family. that highlights young people and tells the Every day at thousands of community The lawsuit was filed Monday on centers, high schools, middle schools, behalf of four people and the Kansas Community volunteers are needed to YFC story, and a hilarious professional assist the Topeka Salvation Army in the comedy act from an internationally juvenile institutions, coffee shops, and Statewide Transgender Education local hangouts, YFC staff and volunteers Project. It seeks an order forcing sorting of the coats prior to distribution known comic. and as personal shoppers on the day of The Comedy Cafe is a fundraising meet with young people who need Jesus. state officials to provide birth cer - We are rural and urban and we are always tificates that reflect a transgender distribution. To signup, or, for more event that helps fund the ongoing min - information, please contact Major istries of Topeka Youth For Christ. There about the message of Jesus. person’s sex consistent with their LeeAnn Burkett, 785-233-9648 or will be a free will offering at the end of the For more information visit www.tope - gender identity. [email protected]. program and an invitation to partner ka.yfc.net. “Frustrating. Frustrating, very During this time, unwanted coats frustrating. I want to be male across of all sizes and colors are being the board. And my birth certificate is accepted at the following Scotch the only situation where I’m not Cleaners locations around Topeka: male,” plantiff Luc Bensimon said. • 134 SE Quincy St., Topeka Issue already settled by law? • 2801 SE California Ave., Topeka The Kansas Department of Health • 2007 NW Topeka Blvd., Topeka and Environment said in an email that the issue was previously litigat - There they'll be cleaned and deliv - ed in a state court. In that ruling, the ered to the Salvation Army for distri - state’s science-based method of bution on December 1. determining biological sex was For the past 32 years, Scotch upheld. Cleaners of Topeka has partnered Its spokeswoman said the depart - with The Topeka Salvation Army to ment does not have the authority to provide coats through the “Share the change a birth certificate except to Warmth” program. During that time make minor corrections or by a over 26,272 coats have been cleaned court order. Gender identity is not and distributed to children and considered a minor correction. adults. In 2017, 4,400 coats were Some states have moved to add up given out at the Topeka Salvation to 64 different gender identifications Army. to birth certificates and drivers Major LeeAnn Burkett, corps offi - licenses which has been too much cer of the Topeka Salvation Army, even for liberal state legislatures. states that, “partnering with a com - The most notable, in Massachusetts, munity-minded, caring business like shot it down after Democrat legisla - Scotch Cleaners allows us the oppor - tors admitted the problems it would tunity to provide a much needed create. service to those in need within our

4 • November 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Brownback: everyone can support religious freedom Popular youth speaker will address Sam Brownback is a diplomat, chosen students and adults at public event by the Trump administration to travel the world promoting religious freedom. Nathan Harmon is a man But he sometimes describes himself as a who is beyond passionate salesman, and he thinks he’s got a great about what he does. He truly deal for global leaders. believes that every person he If they’ll agree to strengthen religious interacts with can be impact - freedom protections in their countries, to ed and that every person can defend the rights of people of faith and have a life that screams lead - no faith, he can promise a safer, more ership, value, and belief. prosperous future, as well as more Harmon believes that people schools, hospitals and acts of service. don't have to settle for any - “I sound like one of those $19.95 com - thing short of excellence, no mercials,” he told attendees at this week’s matter the situation; that International Law and Religion every person can rise above Symposium in Utah. “On top of that, “More religious freedom leads to more “Religious freedom is foundational in and overcome their obstacles. we’ll also give you less terrorism and freedoms” in general, and a “better and the United States,” he said. “We’re going There may not be another speaker “Your Life Speaks” and Harmon will more economic growth.” growing country and society,” he said. to fight for it.” who is more energetic and engaging. address topics he is all too familiar Brownback, who was sworn in as the Brownback, who served as governor of In July, Brownback, with the support Yet Harmon wasn't always so energetic with, such as suicide, bullying, drugs U.S. Ambassador-at-large for interna - Kansas from 2011 until this year, helped of the Trump administration, helped and positive. In Harmon’s youth he and alcohol and bad choices. tional religious freedom on Feb. 1, needs create his current job 20 years ago, while host a first-of-its-kind ministerial on reli - found himself battling eating disor - This life-changing event begins at more policymakers to take him up on serving in the Senate. He was a co-spon - gious freedom, which brought together ders, suicidal thoughts, divorced par - 7:00 p.m. and is appropriate for all this offer. Around the world, it’s becom - sor of the International Religious representatives from 84 different coun - ents, self-harm and drug addictions, ages, preferably age 12 and up. Doors ing more difficult to stay true to your Freedom Act of 1998, which mandated tries. The event brought attention to sur - until he eventually made a decision will open at 6:00 p.m. beliefs. the ambassador-at-large position and an vivors of religious persecution, as well as that forever changed his entire life. A free will donation will be accepted “How are we doing in the world on annual report on international religious the communities that still suffer, and On July 17th, 2009, Harmon was at the event. To learn more visit religious freedom? Unfortunately, I think freedom violations. paved the way to stronger global partner - drinking and driving when he lost www.YourLifeSpeaks.org. my answer is … I don’t think we’re doing “A number of us in Congress didn’t ships. control and hit a tree. His passenger For questions about the event, con - very good,” he said during his keynote think the State Department was taking Over the past three months, Priscilla Owens lost her life the next tact Jerry Hudgins of Sole Reason at address. matters of religious freedom or really tak - Brownback has been traveling to contin - morning. Harmon was sent to jail 785-338-2965 or email Brownback described government ing faith seriously enough in foreign pol - ue the conversations that started at the afterwards and was incarcerated for [email protected]. Sole Reason interference with personal faith in China, icy,” he said. ministerial, encouraging other countries three years and nine months. is the sponsor of the event. Hudgins where Muslims and Christians are closely Although the act received bipartisan to host their own regional meetings on The Owens family forgave him and started Sole monitored and some houses of worship support, many political and religious religious freedom, he told symposium now with their full support, Nathan Reason, in have been shuttered. He mentioned the leaders have questioned its value over the participants. The State Department plans has dedicated his life to scream and Topeka, Kansas, persecution of the Rohingya Muslim past two decades. People worry about the to host an international gathering again shout from every mountain top that in response to community in Myanmar and the impris - optics of U.S. policymakers interfering next year. "Your Life Speaks! Your life is impor - Pope Francis’s onment of an American pastor in Turkey. with faith communities in other coun - “I think, long term, what’s really going tant. Your life and voice have the ability call for “The Year He recounted traveling through northern tries and wonder if issuing reports and to have an impact are these ministerials,” to overcome every obstacle and every of Mercy.” It is a Iraq and seeing piles of rock that used to statements leads to meaningful change. said Cole Durham Jr., director of BYU’s situation.” non-profit 501c3 be churches. “Generally, the effectiveness of this Center for Law and Religion Studies. Harmon now travels the entire company that “This is just a bit of what’s taking place (ambassador) position has been margin - “They’re bringing together people country, speaking to thousands of specializes in the in the world today,” he said, citing a Pew al in the sense that what it’s been reduced focused on religious freedom from a lot students and assisting them with collection and distribution of new Research Center survey that found nearly to is naming and shaming,” said Sean of different countries.” tools they need to navigate the diffi - sneakers to local children in need. 8 in 10 people worldwide are affected by Casey, who previously served as the To end religion-related violence cult world of life. He has been com - Hudgins partners with several local religion-related government restrictions director of the State Department’s Office around the world, everyone needs to pletely drug-free and sober now for organizations, such as Boy’s & Girl’s or social hostilities. of Religion and Global Affairs, to the commit to doing what they can to help, 10 years. Clubs of Topeka, Communities in It’s a daunting situation, and Desert News last year. “There’s not a lot of Brownback said. He noted that college Now the number one booked speak - Schools, YWCA, Local School Brownback’s work sometimes amounts evidence that a foot stomp and annual students can host discussions on religious er for youth in the entire United States, Districts, Family Service and Guidance to just “triage,” he said. He travels to the report has any diplomatic impact at all.” freedom and faith communities can Harmon will speak at a public event at Center, and Breakthrough House. places with the most pressing needs or to Brownback, who is the fifth person to choose a country or crisis to study and Hayden Catholic High School, 401 For more information about Sole the leaders who want to work with him hold his post, believes U.S. activism discuss. Gage Blvd. in Topeka on Thursday, Reason, visit www.solereason.net or and then he offers his sales pitch. around religious freedom does matter. “It takes not only the government” to November 15. The free event is called Sole Reason on Facebook. protect religious freedom, he said. “It takes civil society. It takes the faith com - munity. It takes the legal community. It takes all of us pulling together to really push this fundamental freedom forward.

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Dreams Do Come True: Four Teen Siblings Adopted by Loving Family Kimberly, Keishaune, Ke’Rel and Keimarla were four siblings ages 3-10. Like all children, they simply wanted the love, safety, and security that family pro - vides. But in 2010, their family was having difficulty meeting their needs. Their mother struggled with substance use, and her boyfriend physically abused one of the children. When the abuse was report - ed, he threatened the other children, say - ing he would burn down the house or kill Adoption is central to them. For their safety, the courts brought the children into foster care. While foster care is a necessary inter - the Christian mission vention to keep a child safe, this began a Adoption has been gaining attention as child is less likely (than the child of a sin - difficult road for the four brothers and a national priority in the United States. gle mother) to grow up in poverty, more sisters. At times, they were separated from More than 160,000 adoptions take place likely to obtain an education, and more each other or had to move houses, which each year, but there are still 135,000 chil - likely to have an involved father. is not the intent of any foster care pro - dren waiting for adoption in the U.S. foster Adoption is also connected to impor - “We always talked about adoption resource coordinator at KVC. “Prior to gram. There were not enough foster fam - care system, as well as infants born to birth tant social issues, such as the sanctity of even before we got married because my our meeting, the children had written let - ilies in their hometown, and of those mothers not ready to parent. In light of human life and the definition of family. wrestling coach informally adopted ters to the family saying they did not want families who were available, few had the Christ’s command to care for orphans, the Adoption upholds the sanctity of human Meriam,” said Tate. “He took her in when to meet them or be adopted by them. As bedroom space to care for all four chil - number of children without loving homes life by providing a positive alternative to she was in high school. So when our we went over the family’s profile book, dren. is more than just another social issue; abortion for birth mothers who feel daughter said that she wanted a little sis - one of them actually took notes about the After two years, it became clear that adoption is a central Christian concern. unable to parent. ter, we told her that can only happen if we family as he soaked it all in. In the end, their mother was not able to provide a Defined as the permanent, legal trans - Adoption contributes positively to adopt. We asked our kids, are you inter - when I asked them if they were willing to safe home and the courts terminated her fer of parental rights over a child from family formation by creating the oppor - ested in adoption? And they were.” In fact, at least meet the family with no commit - parental rights. The children dreamed of biological parents to adoptive parents, tunity for children waiting in foster care to it was unanimous and the whole family ment to agreeing to adoption, they all being adopted together by a loving family, adoption is an important social practice have a loving mother and father—replac - took the required training class together. agreed except for Ke’Rel. He let me know but as the years went by, that dream that promotes the well-being of children, ing what the child has lost. Meeting for the First Time he was not willing to meet them, which I seemed more and more out of reach. families and society. Though there are And yet, the adoption process has been By the time the Thompson family told him was fine but if he changed his several different categories of adoption, recently burdened by initiatives that found the four siblings’ profile, the kids mind he was welcome to come.” Searching for the Right Family every adoption scenario gives adoptive ignore its purpose and promote unrelated had given up hope that they would be “We were able to facilitate the first visit As a lead agency on behalf of the parents the same rights, responsibilities goals. It is no wonder then that the funda - adopted. They believed it was their fate to to our office, and thankfully Ke’Rel decid - Kansas Department for Children and and joys as biological parents, and gives mental purposes of adoption have come age out of foster care without a perma - ed to come. It would be difficult to put Families, KVC provided foster family care adopted children the same legal, social under attack and that adoption has nent family. In fact, the kids’ online profile into words the transformation that for the children. When they became in and emotional benefits of birth children. become a topic of political controversy. didn’t include oldest sister Kimberly who occurred during that visit in watching the need of an adoptive family, KVC worked Adoption positively affects all those Christians should recognize the impor - was almost 18 and had decided to age out children open up to the idea that this in collaboration with Adopt KS Kids to involved with the process. tance of adoption and current political of care. The Thompsons researched to could really happen.” help them find a family by listing their It gives birth mothers the assurance threats to the practice. Whether your fam - find there were four and invited Kimberly Tate confirmed there was a little magic profile on AdoptKSKids.org and the KVC that their children will be raised in stable ily is led to adopt, or not, you can still be to be part of the adoption. at that first meeting as their three children adoption website. Driven by the knowl - families, gives adoptive parents the joy of committed to not only promoting adop - So when the four heard there was a and the four siblings met for the first edge that “children grow best in families,” parenting, and gives children the oppor - tion among churches and families, but family that wanted to meet them, they time. “The four kids were expecting to KVC wanted these four kids to be among tunity to join a permanent family and also to advocating adoption policies that were not interested. “I can remember meet only Meriam and me, but we don’t the 4,000 youth it has matched with grow up in a loving home. Adoption also promote and defend the well-being of going to the children’s foster home with do things that way in our family. When adoptive forever families in its history. promotes the social and economic well- children, parents and families. their case manager to tell them about the By having their profiles on being of our nation because an adopted –Focus on the Family family,” said Jenna Parker, an adoptive n Please see SIBLINGS page 7 AdoptKSKids.org, the children were in front of the perfect audience: adults look - Ever y child deser ves a lo ving , c aring home . A family the y c an c all their o wn. ing to grow their families. A plac e wher e the y b elong . With p eople who will b e ther e f or them alw ays. Tate and Meriam Thompson of Pratt, KS were one of the couples browsing the website. Tate is a high school English teacher and coaches wrestling and tennis, and Meriam works for a state govern - ment agency. They had three biological children already, Hogan, Jadyn and Tiger. While they started with the idea of adopt - ing one child, they eventually set their hearts on adopting a sibling group. They specifically searched for African- American siblings that included teens because they knew these youth often wait longer to be adopted. They became a licensed foster home through the Kansas l www.adoptKS kids .or g l 877-457-5430 Children’s Service League, while also Adopt K ansas K ids w or ks t o c onnec t f ost er and appr oved adoptiv e families with childr en thr oughout K ansas who need adoption. This ser vic e is pr ovided b y the K ansas Childr en ’s S er vic e L eague thr ough a c on tr ac t with the inquiring on children available for adop - Kansas D epar tmen t f or Childr en and F amilies (DCF). tion. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______November 2018 • 7 SIBLINGS continued from page 6 we’re going to meet someone important to us, we all go. So we brought our kids too.” Jenna shared how the siblings processed that unexpected interaction. “The four children asked to go into a room by themselves to talk. Essentially they had a family meeting where they talked about changing their mind about being adopted by them. Soon after, they visited the family’s home, and a month later, they requested to move in with them.” From there, the adoption process moved along. The kids adjusted well to 5 myths about foster the new community which was much more rural than they were used to. “They weren’t sure initially,” said Tate, “but really care and adoption they were just happy to be somewhere help you navigate the state child welfare where they were wanted. They all made Business News | Clint Williams system, including the courts, schools and friends easily and got involved in tennis, Foster care and adoption through fos - the behavioral health care system. Family wrestling, musicals, plays, anything they ter care can be complicated. Like a lot of specialists will translate the jargon and wanted to do. They’re thriving with all the complicated issues, myths often obscure explain the rules. They will even attend activities here.” the reality. And myths often discourage meetings and court hearings with you, if people from taking the first step to learn necessary. Dreams that You Dare to Dream Really about foster care and adoption. The AASK team also includes experi - Do Come True Let’s dispel some myths. ence behavioral specialists who offer As adoption day grew closer, Tate says, 1. Kids in foster care are all juvenile guidance on how to parent children who “They were excited about it but they delinquents. have experienced trauma. weren’t sure because other possible adop - More than 14,000 Arizona children are 4. I can’t really make a difference. tions had fallen through. So until it hap - in foster care through no fault of their Relationships matter. And that’s not pened, they just didn’t believe it would. own because of abuse, neglect and aban - just some warm and fuzzy catchphrase. We kept telling them we were perma - donment. And while the number of chil - It’s science. nent.” dren in foster care has decreased in recent Positive relationships regulate the On finalization day, they all wore the years, the number of children in group brain’s stress response system and create shirts that said, “Thompson Family – Get homes because there isn’t a nurturing healing neuroendocrine and neurophysi - on the bus” and had all nine family mem - family setting available for them has ological states that promote healthy devel - bers’ names. A TV station reporter came remained steady at nearly 2,000. opment in children, says Dr. Bruce Perry, to cover the happy story, and since the 2. Caring for a kid costs a fortune. a psychiatrist who also has a Ph.D. in neu - court was running about an hour behind, There is plenty of support for licensed roscience. Perry, considered a leading she got to see them interacting positively foster parents making room in their expert on childhood trauma, was featured and even let them take the camera. Their homes and in their hearts for a child in in a 60 Minutes segment with Oprah parents say it made the kids feel special. foster care. Winfrey. The parents felt special, too. Oldest The foundation of financial support Research shows that children in foster daughter Kimberly always wished for a adoption. There are so many kids in need, foster care due to abuse, neglect or other for licensed foster care parents is the care who have positive relationships with dad. She found that in Tate. “She moved so if you want to make a difference, this is family challenges. Of these youth, nearly monthly foster care payment provided by adult mentors experience: to Pratt for her senior year, which was a something you can do right now.” 120,000 are currently awaiting adoption. the Arizona Department of Child Safety. Increased high school graduation rates; big change, but we spent a lot of time Today, about six months after the You can make a huge difference in the life The stipend varies according to the age Higher college enrollment rates; together all year.” adoption, the Thompsons are doing well. of a child or teen in need by becoming a and level of need of the child in foster Decreased likelihood of drug and alco - Ke’Rel loves his big brother Hogan and Their house is abuzz with all the energy foster parent or adopting a child in need. care. hol use; wants to do everything he does. The feel - you’d expect from seven happy, flourish - If you live outside of Kansas, learn more Medical care and dental care for chil - Stronger relationships with teachers ing is mutual, as Hogan says the adoption ing, well-loved teenagers and all are feel - about becoming a foster parent or adopt - dren in foster care are covered by the and peers. means getting “two best friends” in broth - ing the love of a family that they needed ing a child in your state. state-funded Comprehensive Medical 5. Teens are too old to adopt. ers Keishaune and Ke’Rel. “They’ll be able for so long. For more information about KVC and Dental Program. You’re never too old for family. When to be my friends throughout my whole In the U.S., nearly 450,000 youth are in Kansas, go to www.kansas.kvc.org. New beds, clothing, school supplies was the last time you talked to your mom entire life because, well, they’re going to and other essentials are available at no or dad? be my family,” he said. cost through several non-profit organiza - Research shows that children in foster All seven kids understand they are tions in Maricopa County that are listed care who grow up in a family do better in equal. There’s no difference between bio - at www.azfamilyresources.org. Other school than those who grow up in group logical or adopted kids; just seven broth - organizations listed on the website sup - homes. Youth in group homes are twice as ers and sisters. port children in foster care by paying for likely to be arrested as youth growing up “Since the first visit, they started calling expenses for youth sports and other in a family setting. Being part of a family us Mommy and Daddy,” said Tate. “It felt enrichment programs. makes a difference. good because we thought that might be 3. Foster care and adoption is too much difficult. It turns out, they just wanted a for one person to handle. Clint Williams is a family resource home where they belonged and where Foster parents working with AASK get development specialist with Aid to they could be loved and supported, per - plenty of help. Your family specialist will Adoption of Special Kids . manently.”

Encouraging Others to Foster or Adopt a Child To those considering adopting a child from foster care, the Thompsons say, “Keep pushing and working at it and it will happen. It can be a long process, but try to be positive. It’s worth it in the end.” They also want to dispel the myth that adopting from foster care is expensive. “On social media, I always see people talk about the expense. Yes, you will pay more for food! But the adoption itself is essen - tially free, which is different than a private 8 • November 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice MINISTRY NEEDS GUIDE

Each year Metro Voice provides a listing of organizations that serve the most vulnerable in our communities. Whether it is the single mom and her children, our elderly, orphans, the sick, the homeless or incarcerated, our readers respond with prayers, time, items and finances to keep these ministries going throughout the year. “But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?” 1 John 3:17. Let us all work together to show the love of Christ this Christmas and the coming year. Together, we can make a difference. ALPHA CHRISTIAN CHILDREN’S Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603. ka.org. Doorstep is an emergency aid of the National Right to Life HOME AND SCHOOL. Perry, Ks; www.catholiccharitiesks.org. Founded agency providing assistance for families Committee. 785-597-5235; www.alphachristianchil - in 1956, Catholic Charities of and individuals in need for over 50 drenshome.com; Michelle Kincaid. 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We try KANSAS CHILDREN’S SERVICE facilitation, abortion information, post- at 1231 NW Eugene, Topeka, KS to fill the needs of our service popula - CHRISTIANS FOR LIFE. PO Box LEAGUE. 3545 SW 5th St, Topeka, Ks, abortion help, friendship room (baby 66608, 234-1111, Open Tues & Thurs tion where the medical and clinical 3856, Topeka, Ks, 66604. 267-5777; 66606; 274-3100 or Toll Free 877-530- and maternity items), professional 10:30-2pm. www.FOGchurch.com or leaves off. We serve over 350 residents [email protected]; Barbara 5275; www.kcsl.org; Email: counseling, emotional and spiritual www.RandelMinistries.com, contact of Shawnee County every year through Saldivar. Christians for Life, Inc. is the [email protected]. A statewide, not-for- support, and prenatal, childbirth, and Lelah Randel, one of our three programs: pro-life ministry that facilitates the profit agency with a mission to protect parenting education. Diapers all sizes, [email protected]. Breakthrough Clubhouse, a place for Heart of America Memorial Wall for and promote the well-being of chil - volunteers and financial support are consumers to gather every day, for the Unborn, located at 1216 SE needed. SALVATION ARMY, 1320 SE 6th Ave., socialization, activities, and a healthy Republican Avenue. We offer those Topeka KS 66614; 785-233-9648. meal; Breakthrough Residential who lost a baby through miscarriage, LIFELINE CHILDREN’S SERVICES. Majors Brian & Lee Ann Burkett, Program, a supportive-care program still birth, or abortion a place to put Caitlyn Cogswell -785-249-6130. Corps Officers. Website: which includes two state-licensed their child's name on the wall of [email protected]. Our www.topeka.salvationarmy.us. group homes and independent apart - remembrance. Donations toward the wish list is: 1. VOLUNTEERS and Facebook: The Salvation Army Topeka ments; and the Breakthrough cost are always welcome and needed FAMILIES. We would love help with Kansas. Emails: [email protected] - Representative Payee Program, working but not necessary. In addition to the connecting to prayer partners, adoptive vationarmy.org or through the authorization of the Social memorial park, a prayer walk is being families, host families and those who [email protected]. Security Administration, ensuring our constructed. Meetings are held the 3rd dren. Founded in 1893, KCSL’s pro - would love to work with families in The Salvation Army mission is to meet consumers’ rents, utilities and medical Monday bi-monthly, starting in grams work to help keep kids safe, fam - need. 2. diapers size 4 and 6, baby for - basic human needs in the name of bills are paid, and in that way, helping February, 7:00 PM, please call for direc - ilies strong, and communities involved. mula, new children’s clothing size NB- Jesus Christ. Volunteers are needed for to prevent homelessness and stability. tions. The public is welcome. Our services touch the lives of some 14+. Our volunteers serve a lot of bellringing - signup online at www.reg - We maintain a small food pantry con - Donations and volunteers to assist with 40,000 children and their families each babies and we like to help supply them istertoring.com. Sponsor a virtual kettle sisting of non-perishable items only, as the construction of the prayer walk and year. Among KCSL’s programs in with these items when we can! To learn at www.onlineredkettle.org or donate well as personal hygiene items. We are upkeep of the memorial wall grounds Northeast Kansas are adoption referral more about Lifeline Children’s Services at www.DonateTopeka.com. Wish list always in need of these items. We also are needed. services for children in foster care and all the ministries God has given us includes non-perishable food items, welcome volunteers at our Clubhouse. through www.adoptkskids.org, foster to serve in, visit www.lifelinechild.org toys, and sports equipment. DOORSTEP, INC., Doorstep, Inc., home sponsorship, infant adoption, or Facebook: Lifeline Children’s CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF 1119 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, Ks, parent education, Healthy Families, Services Kansas. TOPEKA NORTH OUTREACH, INC. NORTHEAST KANSAS. 234 S Kansas 66604; 357-5341; www.doorsteptope - and a range of child abuse and neglect 210 NW Menninger Rd. Topeka, KS prevention services including the Community Resource Library and TOPEKA Parent Helpline. Needed items include RESCUE MISSION clothing and toiletries. MINIS TRIES KANSANS FOR LIFE. Topeka, KS. Phone: 785-234-2998, E-mail: tope - FAITH WITH IT S SLEEVES R OLLED UP [email protected] Website: www.kfl.org. Main: 785.35 4.1744 Jeanne Gawdun, Senior Lobbyist and Non-Cash Donations: 785.35 7.4285 600 N K ansas A ve Events Coordinator. Kansans for Life is Volunt eer Ser vices: 785.35 4.1744 e xt. 393 Topek a, K S 66608 a statewide non-profit educational Boutiq ue on t he Boulev ar d: 785.4 78.5 744 organization also engaged in social Thr if t S tor e: 785.235.909 4 P.O. Bo x 8350 action. It is dedicated to protecting and TRMonline.or g Topek a, K S 66608 fostering the most basic human right...life itself. KFL is a state affiliate Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______November 2018 • 9 66617. 785-286-1370. topekanor - [email protected], Meghan Trainor to Kick Off 128th Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign www.topekanorthoutreach.org. GRAMMY-Award winning singer and serve millions with help, healing and hope “Christian Churches United in songwriter Meghan Trainor will perform – far beyond Christmas time.” Service.” EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE: LIVE at AT&T Stadium during the The Grammy-Award winning singer, Limited financial help to families to nationally televised halftime of the Dallas songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist assist in paying utilities, rent and pre - Cowboys game against the Washington emerged with her 2014 breakout single scriptions. Food baskets, Hygiene bas - Redskins on Thanksgiving Day, kicking “All About That Bass” and disrupted con - kets, Bibles. VIP LUNCHEONS: Free off The Salvation Army’s annual Red temporary music with nostalgic pop beats lunch served to Senior Citizens every Kettle Campaign. Donations to the iconic and powerhouse vocals that delivered a campaign help provide shelter and meals worldwide anthem for female empower - for the homeless and hungry, and ment. Christmas toys for millions of children, in The Red Kettle Kickoff halftime show addition to numerous other social service has been nationally televised for all of its programs year-round. 22 years, reaching millions of viewers with “I am so honored and excited to be the campaign’s message. performing during the Dallas Cowboys To donate to the 128th Red Kettle halftime show to kickoff the 128th Red Campaign: Kettle campaign!” Trainor said. “More • New this year, ask Amazon Alexa to TOPEKA YOUTH FOR CHRIST, INC. than 40 million people live in poverty, and donate by saying, “Alexa, donate to The 2714 N. Topeka Blvd., # 103; Topeka, the money raised during the Red Kettle Salvation Army” and then specifying the KS 66617; 785-232-8296; http://tope - Campaign helps The Salvation Army give amount ka.yfc.net; TYFC is looking for addi - those in need a chance at a new life.” • Visit give.salvationarmyusa.org tional volunteers, prayer warriors, and “Meghan has an electric energy about • Drop dollars and coins into the many donors who want to share the love of her, one that is perfectly matched with the red kettles found in front of local gro - Christ with local youth. Click on the dire need to bring attention to the work Cowboys and former national advisory ceries and other locations. website or call the office to explore our that The Salvation Army is doing,” said board chairperson for The Salvation • Give any amount by texting KET - ministry opportunities. Charlotte Jones Anderson, executive vice Army. “By making a donation to The TLES to 91999 president and chief brand officer for the Salvation Army, you are helping them To learn more about the Red Kettle Friday at 12 noon at North Topeka TOYS FOR TOTS. Topeka area: email campaign or make a difference in the lives Baptist Church. YOUTH PROGRAM: Keith R. Viau at [email protected]; of those in your community, visit salva - Operation Backpack program provides Manhattan area: email: Lee A. Jones at tionarmyusa.org. “Weekend Snack Sacks” to area stu - [email protected]; Lawrence Church of 30 does amazing thing for homeless dents in need. Each Snack Sack con - area: go to www.toysfortotsdgcoks.org “Would anyone in the community on the church property. tains nutritional kid-friendly and easy or email: Mary Jones at even notice if our church closed?” A year later, after setbacks in construc - to prepare snacks. Scholarship assis - [email protected]. Marine That was the question Pastor Donald tion and delays from infamous govern - tance for school, medical or emergency Toys for Tots Foundation, an IRS rec - Foster asked his small congregation of just ment regulations and codes, a mother and expenses. CHRISTMAS PROJECT: ognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public 30 members in Yakima, Washington. infant have been selected for the first Families adopted by our member charity. We collect new, unwrapped For the members of Terrace Heights home. Another mother with children ages Assembly it was a life-changing question. 1 and 2 soon will live in the other churches through the Topeka toys during October, November and Local residents are paying attention as dwelling. Ferguson says the residents of Christmas Bureau. Also providing December each year, and distribute two new tiny homes sit on the church the tiny homes, which measure 10-by-20 Holiday Food Baskets with Bibles, those toys as Christmas gifts to needy property, ready to house the homeless. It’s feet–about the same size as an expensive Blankets, Towels and Hygiene Baskets, children in the community in which another example of how small churches studio apartment in most urban areas, Hats and Gloves. Toy Room with the campaign is conducted. can have a huge impact. donations from Toys for Tots and THE URBAN MINISTRY INSTI- Foster, 64, began meeting daily American Sawdusters Club. Donations four years ago with a group of TUTE OF Topeka. 8th and Clay. Mary More important than living in KANSAS is of funds, food, time and prayers are other men in the area for prayer. Flin, Site Coordinator; 785-431-6000; where you will live forever. Just as you would needed. Through the group’s connections, [email protected]. Our wish list look at a map of KANSAS to find your way, so Foster became director of an for the holiday season is for STU - you must look at the Bible to find your way to TOPEKA RESCUE MISSION MIN- extreme weather shelter for the heaven. The Bible says, “Narrow is the way, ISTRIES. 600 N. Kansas Ave., Topeka, DENTS! TUMI-Topeka is here to homeless. He also met Andy which leadeth unto life, and few there be that Ks, 66608; 357-4285; come alongside the Church to equip Ferguson, the man who would find it.” (Matt. 7:14). Jesus said, “I am the way, [email protected]; leaders who have a passion for advanc - help co-found Transform Yakima the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the www.trmonline.org; On Facebook at ing the Kingdom of Christ, especially Together, a nonprofit dedicated to Father, but by me.” (Jn. 14:6). Jesus is the Topeka-Rescue-Mission-Ministries. in the heart of the city. Second to our helping churches to connect to the only way to Heaven and He gave these direc - Barry Feaker, Executive Director. The wish for an army of new leaders, we community. tions on getting there. Mission provides shelter, food, clothing also welcome money for scholarships 1. Realize you are a sinner. Everyone After attending the Northwest Ministry will have a care manager working with starts the same place spiritually. “For all have and other necessary services to individ - for these leaders, and are happy to pro - Network conference on rural America, them to assess what they need to move vide homes for quality reference books sinned and come short of the glory of god.” uals and families who are homeless or Foster started reading a recommended forward with their lives. The residences (Rom. 3:23). Sin’s penalty keeps you out of in need. This Christmas we are in most for our library. book on the outward-focused church. include a bathroom, shower, and kitchen Heaven and condemns you to Hell, separat - need of: new clothing (all sizes), Ferguson subsequently asked if Terrace area that contains a small refrigerator, ing you from God. Romans 6:23 says, “The bath/cologne gift sets, pots/pans, coffee To update your information Heights would consider constructing a microwave oven, and hot plate for cook - wages of sin is death.” Sin brings both physi - makers, crock pots, small appliances, pair of tiny homes on the church property ing. cal & spiritual death. “And death and hell were cooking utensils, towels, tool sets, or to be added to this list, as a pilot program to combat homeless - Although this is a test season for the cast into the lake of fire. This is the second men's & women's gifts & accessories, ness. Foster thought it would be a perfect project, eventually Ferguson hopes the death.” (Rev. 20:14). educational gifts and VOLUNTEERS! email [email protected] fit. organization can place 200 tiny homes 2. Realize Jesus paid the penalty. Jesus Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection provid - Ferguson says erecting tiny homes for around the county. ed a way for you to go to heaven and restore the homeless on church properties avoids Foster is encouraged that infrequent your relationship with God. “But God com - creating pockets of homelessness. He says attendees and even those with no connec - mendeth his love toward us, in that, while we residents find homelessness more man - tion to the church have donated funds were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Rom. ageable if churches are willing to take on a that helped pay for site improvements 5:8). Since Jesus, God’s Son, was the only couple of homeless people rather than and utilities for the homes. One who could pay for our sin, He is the only shuttling the problem to a specified area The church also built a laundry room Way to Heaven. of town. in another building on campus, that 3. Repent of your sin and receive Jesus as “That’s huge because part of the prob - includes a 24-by-30-foot area with couch - your Savior. In order to go to Heaven from lem for homeless people is their isola - es, tables, and a microwave for social gath - KANSAS, or anywhere else, you must accept tion,” Ferguson said. “Putting them in a erings. Church attendees plan to invite the Christ by calling on Him in prayer. He tells us in Romans 10:13, “For whosoever shall call healthy community of the church that two families to game nights, events, and upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” can embrace them is good for the home - dinner in individual homes. Use the following prayer, or one similar to it, to less person and good for the church. It “We only have 30 on a Sunday morn - receive Him now: makes the homeless person a person and ing here, so it’s significant doing some - Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I not a statistic.” thing like this,” Foster says. “You wonder if believe that you died and rose again for me. Terrace Heights Assembly voted unan - you are accomplishing anything, and then Please forgive me of my sin, become Lord of imously to allow the two tiny homes, God gives you the opportunity to do this.” my life, and take me to heaven when I die. I owned by Transforming Yakima Together, –AGNews Service am trusting you completely, and in nothing I can do. Thank you Jesus! Amen. 10 • November 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

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Current owner Steve Lowry for more information. ON CHRISTMAS - Nov. 28, 7:30pm. TPAC, attributes their longevity to the SLIDERDAYS – Every third Saturday 12- 214 SE 8th Ave. $39. emphasis they place on their cus - There are so many other unique 1pm, Jayhawk Theatre, 720 SW Jackson. Join us for Line Dancing! Cost: Free-will baked goods and homemade candy. Adm. NOEL THE MUSICAL - Nov. 29, 7:30pm. tomer service approach. Their goal is shops downtown, you won’t believe TPAC, 214 SE 8th Ave. $24 your complete satisfaction, and it is it! Don’t stop with this incomplete donation! 50% of your donation goes to $3. 785-234-2787 the renovation of the Jayhawk Theatre. WINTERFEST TOPEKA 2018 – Dec. 1, evident in each step of the sales list! There’s plenty more to discover CASA HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAY'S TOUR – FIRST FRIDAY ART MARKET – Downtown Nov. 17, 10am - 5pm; Nov. 18, 10am - 10am-2pm, Downtown, 700 block of process, including installation and in Downtown Topeka this holiday Kansas Ave. comes alive with winter holi - follow-up of all new flooring. and NOTO arts district. Arts, antiques, fine 3pm, 501 SE Jefferson, Ste. 2002. Tour season! crafts, flea market items, snacks & bever - tickets are $15 at the door or $12 in day fun for this special event. Find Santa They even offer a 30-day satisfac - Bring a friend, or the family, and ages, entertainment and more. advance at & other holiday characters, take a horse & tion guarantee, and will remove and re-discover the joy of shopping www.casaofshawneecounty.com. Contact carriage ride, take a selfie with a reindeer, replace any flooring they install with - CASABLANCA SCREENING AT JAYHAWK enjoy carolers, ice sculptures and get some downtown! THEATRE – Nov. 3, 6pm, Historic Jayhawk Info: [email protected], 785-215-8280 holiday shopping done at some of your Theatre. In association with Keith the favorite Downtown Topeka businesses. Critic, Jayhawk Theatre will be screening SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY - Nov. 24, the always popular classic movie, 8am-10pm. Go out and support small Casablanca, starring Humphrey Bogart businesses in Topeka & Shawnee County and Ingrid Bergman. Doors open at 5:00. to celebrate Small Business Saturday. The Celtic Fox will be selling drinks and Enter to win gift baskets. Hazel Hill will be selling their chocolates at 13TH ANNUAL RESCUE RUN 5K RUN/WALK the KandyNook as well. Tickets are only $5. - Nov. 24, 5-6pm, 534 S. Downtown. Proceeds benefiting Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries. Register at trmonline.org/rescuerun/. Volunteers need - BALLET MIDWEST PRESENTS THE NUT - ed: email [email protected] or call CRACKER - Dec. 7, 7:30pm, Dec. 8, 213-1727 1:30pm & 7:30pm, Dec. 9, 1:30pm. TPAC. 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metrovoicenews.com Check Out Our Newly Redesigned, Mobile-ready Breaking-news Ed Popkess Website. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______November 2018 • 13 options. Seminars are designed for those becoming eli - SHEPHERDS CENTER HHHS WALKING GROUP - meets The Area’s Most Complete Guide to the Family-Friendly Events You Want to See! gible for Medicare and those considering making a 2nd & 4th Thur, 9:30-11 at HHHS, 21st & Belle.Entrance change. Seminar will be held at the Heart Center at 929 for walkers is on WEST side. To walk a shelter dog call SW Mulvane. For info or to sign up: centuryinsur - Kelsey: 233-7325. anceagencyks.com or 270-4593 or info@century- NOTO MARKET ON FIRST FRIDAYS – NOTO arts district. health.com. Snacks & beverages provided. Arts, antiques, fine crafts, flea market the events SAVING DEATH ROW DOGS ADOPTION BOOTH - Every FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS Sat., 11am - 2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker. Some SHEPHERDS CENTER PICKLEBALL GROUP - plays Mon. Sat. adoption booths are held at PetSmart, 2020 SW & Wed. Mon. at Countryside UMC, 32nd & Burlingame, Westport Dr. Updates at savingdeathrowdogs.com from 3-5. Park on the NORTH side & use the furthest SLIDERDAYS – 12-1pm, Jayhawk Theatre, 720 SW WEST door. Follow the hallway to gym. On Wed. at First Jackson. Join us every third Saturday for Line Dancing!! mail to Baptist, 30th & MacVicar, from 1-3. Park on the WEST Cost: Free-will donation!! 50% of your donation will be FREE LISTINGS! E-mail your events to: [email protected]; side. Gym is right inside the doors. applied to the renovation of the Jayhawk Theatre. Metro Voice, P.O. 5724, Topeka, KS 66605; fax to 785-235-3340 or enter online at metrovoicenews.com SENIOR STRETCHING EXERCISES – each Mon., Wed., TOPEKA FOLK DANCERS CLASSES - Sundays, 2-4pm, Fri.; 9:30-10:15am, Seaman Community Church, 2036 2637 SE 41st St. Dances from 20 countries. No partners Get your event in Highlighted in Blue in print, our online calendar and promoted in social media for only $29! NW Taylor St. Enter on the east side of Fellowship Hall. or experience necessary. No fee. 215-0968. ship service will follow at 7:00. 785-478-3697 or fpu.com/1075975 No charge. 785-354-8777 or 785-213-6016 SQUARE DANCE LESSONS - Saturdays starting cCONCERTS alewww.swumc.org/wesnley-cafe-sign-up1.html . dHAM & BEAN aDINNER – Nov. 7, 4:30 rto 6:30pm, SAFE STREETS COALITION MEETING – First Wed. of the September 15th, 10:30am to 12:30pm, Fellowship Hall TOPEKA ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM - F irst Sat. of ea. FIRST SATURDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET – 7:30 AM - Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. month, 11:45am-1pm. Great Overland Station. For info: of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st Street. month, 3-5pm, Potwin Presbyterian Church (enter 10:00 AM, Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church, Ham and Beans, Coleslaw, Cornbread and Pie or Cake 266-4606 or [email protected] Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Dancers come join south door), 400 S.W. Washburn: 286-0227 6020 SE 44th for Dessert, Coffee and Water. $7 for adults and $3 for LIBRARY’S LEARN & PLAY BUS - Every Tuesday 1-3pm, in FREE dance lessons lead by a certified caller of 20+ years. Questions: 272-2620. [email protected] . “WHY NOT WEDNESDAY” - every Wednesday 6:10 - children up to age 5. Soda will be available for 50 cents. Auburn Community Center. Take outs available for $7.00 each. THE BERRYTON PICKERS - First Sat. of ea. month, 7- 7:30pm from Sep 5 through December 5, Susanna SENIORS NUTRITIONAL LUNCH – Weekdays, except hol - TOPEKA FOLK DANCERS CLASSES - Sundays, 2-4pm, 9pm, Berryton Baptist Church. Bring snacks, have fun! Wesley United Methodist Church, 7433 SW 29th St. For 785-235-1010. idays, at noon at Auburn Civic Center, 1020 N. 2637 SE 41st St. Dances from 20 countries. No partners or experience necessary. No fee. 215-0968. GRAND O’ OPRY - 2nd & 4th Saturday, 6:30PM-pre- children three years through 6th grade (as of Sep 1). COMMUNITY MEATLOAF DINNER – Nov. 7, 4:30-6pm. Washington Street. Minimal cost per person. show, 7PM showtime, Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, 301 Explore the Bible, cooking, games, missions, art, sci - Tecumseh United Methodist. Free will donation accept - Reservations/cancellations required 24 hours in HEALTHY STEPS MONTHLY MEETUP – Mar. 6 – Dec. 4, S Hickory, Ottawa KS. Ph. 785-214-0013 ence, storytelling/drama. Free program. Children can join ed. To-go also available. advance by calling Meals on Wheels of Jefferson & West Ridge Mall.Mall walking; log each time you walk – at any time during the session. hot meal at 5:30. 478- Shawnee Co. at 295-3980. Each meal includes 1% milk at the kiosk near the lower level, northwest mall KANSAS PRAIRIE PICKERS – Fourth Sun. ea. Month, 3697 [email protected]. SWEET SHOPPE AND CRAFT SALE – Dec. 8, 9-3pm. 1pm, Auburn Commu-nity Center. Foot-stomping, hand- & sugar-free items for diabetics. 215- 0064. entrance. Each visit gives you another entry into month - Highland Park United Methodist, 2914 SE Michigan. ly prize drawings. Monthly Meetups 9-10am, First clapping tunes. Concessions available HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE – Nov. 2, 12-7pm; Nov. 3, 9am- Cookies by the pound, candy, crafts and more. SHAWNEE SWINGERS SQUARE DANCE LESSONS - 3pm. Lowman United Methodist Church, 4101 SW 15th Tuesday of every month - special speakers, free blood SPECKS SUNDAY FUNDAY JAM - Every Sunday 7-11pm, Wednesday's, 7pm, Croco Hall, 6115 SE Hwy 40, Street WAVES OF LAUGHTER: WOMEN’S CROSS CONNECTED Tecumseh. Call 785-845-2357. (1st two lessons free) pressure checks and prize drawings. Mall Walking Specks Bar and Grill, 21st and Mission. Musicians / EVENT – Nov. 8, 6:30-8:30pm. Fellowship Bible Church, hours:Mon-Sat 7am. - 9pm; Sun 11am - 6pm Bands of all ages and genres welcome! Family Friendly MEN'S FALL BREAKFAST – Nov. 3, 8-10am, Fellowship COUNTRY AND BALLROOM DANCING - Thursdays 6- 10th & Urish. Comedian Connie Hall. Free but registra - TOPEKA ACAPELLA UNLIMITED AUDITIONS – Any and Dog Friendly when held outside. Food available. Bible Church, 6800 SW 10th Ave. Featured speaker: Rod tion required at fbctopeka.com 9pm. Croco Hall. Info: Edwina 379-9538 or 478-4760. Handley Monday 7pm, at Seaman Community Church, Fellowship ELMONT OPRY – Nov. 9 at 7pm; and Nov. 10 at 1pm, HARVEST DINNER & BAZAAR – Nov. 9, 2018 4:30pm- SHEPHERDS CENTER LINE DANCING GROUP - meets Hall, 2036 NW Taylor. More female singers are needed to Elmont UMC, 6635 NW Church Ln. Special Guest: Bren BERRYTON KIWANIS FALL PANCAKE FEED - Nov. 3, 6:30pm. 2nd & 4th Thur, 2-4 at First UMC, 6th & Topeka. Park sing four part acapella harmonies. Come be our guest 7:00 am - 12:00 pm, Berryton United Methodist Church, Baker. Doors open 90 minutes early for lunch or dinner. $10.00 Adults, $4.00 Children under 10. Chicken Fried on the WEST side & use the WEST door. Immediately any Monday night. Topeka Acapella Unlimited is a Tickets $10 – call John at 246-0156. 7010 SE Berryton Rd. Featuring all you can eat inside, turn left & walk the ramp to the library, then left Chapter of Sweet Adelines, International. Call Cindy Pancakes, Blueberry or Plain, Sausage, Eggs and Drink Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans or Corn, to elevator. Push [B] for fellowship hall 785-249-3258. . Patton at 785-640-7403 for more information. MITCH MCVICKER IN CONCERT – Nov. 27, 7pm, Topeka for Free Will Offering. Proceeds to benefit Kiwanis chil - Salad, Roll, First Free Methodist Church, 3450 SE Indiana. With dren's and community projects. Dave Sprinkle. Free will offering. (785)-266-6610 Homemade Pie or Cake, and Drink. Cost is $8 for adults www.topekafmc.org [email protected] 785-220-8032 and $4 for children under 10. Fellowship Hall at Kansas FALL FESTIVAL - Saturday, Nov. 3: Fall festival at Ave United Methodist Church, 1029 N Kansas Ave. 785- THE OAK RIDGE BOYS - SHINE THE LIGHT ON CHRIST - 234-0507 MAS - Nov. 28, 7:30pm. TPAC, 214 SE 8th Ave. $39. Tecumseh United Methodist Church from 9 am to 2 pm. Vegetable soup or chili, hot dogs, vegetables and HOLIDAY BAZAAR – Nov. 10, 2-7pm. University United MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER – Dec. 7, 7:30pm, dessert. Also homemade apple dumplings to purchase Methodist, 1621 SW College. Homemade chicken-and- Expocentre. and eat there or take home. Sweet shop and crafts. noodle dinners $9 full portion, $5.50 half portion. FOR KING & COUNTRY AND ZACH WILLIAMS - Dec. 21, HOLIDAY BAZAAR – Nov. 3, 8-11am. St. David’s SECOND-HAND TREASURES SALE - Nov. 10, 7-3. 7pm. Sprint Center. “Little Drummer Boy — The Episcopal, 3916 SW 17th. Crafts, bake sale, holiday Grantville United Methodist, 3724 South St. Food will be Christmas Tour.” $28.50 to $78.50. (913) 451-8850 or items, pancake breakfast, etc. served. (888) 929-7849 or visit www.life885.com. SPAGHETTI DINNER – Nov. 3, 5-7pm. Grace United SECOND-TO-NONE BAZAAR AND QUILT SHOW - Nov. 10, Methodist, 2627 SW Western. Freewill donations 8-4. Second Presbyterian Church, 210 NW Menninger SPECIAL CHURCH EVENTS ANNUAL BAKE AND CRAFTS SALE – Nov. 3, 9-12pm. Rd. Vintage gifts, crafts and bake sale. Pancake break - SENIOR FIT & FUN PROGRAM - every Mon., Wed., & Fri., Southern Hills Mennonite Church, 511 SE 37th. Brunch fast $5. Photos with Santa and his train set from 9 to 2. 1:30pm, Rolling Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW also available. GRIEFSHARE: SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS – Nov. 11, 2- Hiawatha Place (US Hwy 75 & NW 46th St.) 785-286- FIELD WITH 1,000 FLAGS – Nov. 3, 2638 Ferguson Rd., 4pm. Topeka Bible Church, Mulvane Lower Auditorium. 0601 or [email protected] , just north of Perry. Hall of Christian Martyrs For info and reservations: discovertbc.com SPIRITUAL PAUSE - Every Wed., 12-12:30pm, Carole International Memorial honoring the thousands who THANKSGIVING SERVICE – Nov. 21, 7pm. St David’s Chapel at Washburn Univ. Informal worship service. have been killed for their beliefs. Episcopal Church, 3916 SW 17th. 785-233-1844 FALL BAZAAR – Nov. 3, 4-8:30pm & Nov. 4, 11-3pm. THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP – Nov. 21, 7pm. Faith HARVESTER'S PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - every Mater Dei Catholic Church. Turkey dinner available. $10 Lutheran Church, 1716 SW Gage. second Sat., takes place at Christian Lord Ministries, adults, $4 children 4-12. Country store, silent auction, 2421 SE California. Call 266-4979. bonfire SEMINARS & CONFERENCES FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST – TURKEY DINNER – Nov 4, 11-1:30pm. Annunciation MEDICARE MONDAYS – First Mon. of ea. month, 1- Sundays at 10am sharp, at Oakland Church of the Catholic Church Cigna Center, 402 N Maple. $10 adults, 3pm. Topeka/Sh. Co. Public Library (Auditorium) 1515 Nazarene: 900 block of NE Oakland, followed by church $5 children under 10. SW 10th. Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging and Senior services at 10:45am with Pastor John Menkveld - which NOODLE DINNER – Nov. 4, 11-1pm. Faith Lutheran Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas offers Senior is in turn followed at noon by The Hope House FREE Church, 1716 SW Gage. Suggested prices of $7 adults, health insurance counseling. For info: 580-4545 or Community Food & Clothing Banks. $3.50 ages 5-10. There will also be a raffle for quilts. [email protected] FIRST WEDNESDAY WESLEY CAFE – First Wed., FINANCIAL PEACE 9-WEEK COURSE - Nov. 7, 7pm. First MEDICARE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR – Nov. 1 ,6, 13, & 6:15pm, Susanna Wesley UMC, 7433 SW 29th. A wor - Assembly of God, 500 SW 27th. For info: 27; 2pm. Learn the basics of Medicare and all its 14 • November 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice and more. Awards after eransparade 785-409-1310. www.militaryveteranpro - advance at www.casaofshawneecounty.com. Contact ends of December. Crafts, food, entertainment, Santa race. For info: 286-0676 ject.org/topeka-veterans-parade.html Info: [email protected], 215-8280 visits and more. Send an e-mail to events@forest - MEDICARE WALK-IN [email protected] TARC’s WINTER WONDERLAND – Nov. 21-Dec. 31, 6- parktopeka.com for an information packet. CLINICS – Nov. 3 &10; FILL THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE PANTRY - Nov. 10pm. Lake Shawnee, 3435 SE East Edge Rd. View KANSA PRAIRIE ANNUAL QUILT SHOW & HOLIDAY Dec. 1, from 9am -1pm, 10 – 10am-2pm, Seabrook Apple Market, 1945 SW dazzling holiday light displays, featuring one million OPEN HOUSE - Dec. 1, 9am - 2 pm, Oskaloosa Middle Jayhawk Area Agency on Gage Blvd. DJs from V100 and The Eagle collecting lights, while winding through a 2-mile scenic drive. School library, 404 Park St., Oskaloosa Ks. Includes a Aging, 2910 SW Topeka items. (785) 235-6852, [email protected], Advanced Tickets are available: TARC, 2701 SW boutique of homemade items from the quilters. Blvd. Open Medicare www.rmhcneks.org Randolph, for $7.00. $10.00 at the gate suggested Admission is free. Drawing for two garden quilts. Dec. 8, 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. enrollment with coun - donation. 785.506-8720 MEMBERS RECITAL – Nov. 11, 3pm, First UMC, 600 WINTERFEST TOPEKA 2018 – Dec. 1, 10am-2pm, selors to assist you and COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER – Nov. 22, 12- Downtown, 700 block of Kansas Avenue comes alive Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe answer questions. For SW Topeka Blvd. The Topeka Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. 3pm, AG HALL. A warm and inviting meal is provided with winter holiday fun for this special event. Find info: 785-235-1367. to residents of Topeka & surrounding areas. For deliv - Santa and other holiday characters, take a horse and TOPEKA HOLIDAY GIFT FREE LUNCH FOR VETERANS - Nov. 11, 12:20pm. ery & info: 295-3889 carriage ride, take a selfie with a reindeer, enjoy carol - MART - Nov. 3-4, Thornton Place, 2901 SE Armstrong. Spouses of veter - ers, ice sculptures and get some holiday shopping NOV. CYCLING EVENTS – Various cycle rides are ans included. For info: 785-221-2574 or tabitha.pete - SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY - Nov. 24, 8am-10pm. Expocentre. Over 100 merchants. Adults $6, 16 and Go out and support small businesses in Topeka & done at your favorite Downtown Topeka businesses. offered by Kansas Cyclist. For details: www.kansascy - under free. BOGO free coupon available at topekaholi - [email protected] clist.com/ Shawnee County to celebrate Small Business SANTA ARRIVES BY UNION PACIFIC TRAIN – Dec. 2, daymart.com. Free adm. after 3pm. For info: 816-676- COMMUNITY DINNER HONORING VETERANS - Nov. 11, Saturday. Enter to win gift baskets. Great Overland Station. NOV. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES – Various outdoor events 0686 11:30. Mt Calvery Lutheran Church, Wamego. Worship 13TH ANNUAL RESCUE RUN 5K RUN/WALK - Nov. 24, COMMUNITY CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS and activities in Kansas. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS – Nov. 4, 2:00am. Set Services at 8 and 10:30am. Free will offering www.getoutdoorskansas.org/calendar 5-6pm, 534 S. Downtown Topeka. Proceeds benefiting CONCERT - Dec. 7, 7pm. Main Lodge of Life’s Finer your clock back for the end of Daylight Saving Time! DIABETES AWARENESS PROGRAM - Nov. 12, 7pm. the Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries. Register at Moments, 1285 16th Rd, Clay Center. A fun, family- 150 CHRISTMAS TREES & ORNAMENT DISPLAY – Nov. Don’t be late for church! Civic Center, Auburn. trmonline.org/rescuerun/. Volunteers needed: email friendly concert, Christmas carols, holiday songs, and 1-Jan. 1, 10am-4pm Mon-Sat. & 1-5pm Sun. at MILITARY RELATIONS COUNCIL BI-ANNUAL LUNCH - KEVIN HINES: GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE JUMP SURVIVOR [email protected] or call 213-1727 selections from "The Nutcracker." For info: 785-926- Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson, EON - Nov. 7, 11:30-1pm. Ramada, 420 SE 6th Ave. 4725, [email protected] Lecompton. Over 150 Christmas Trees decorated in – Nov. 13, 7pm. TPAC. Suicide prevention and educa - THE CHOCOLATE NUTCRACKER MIDWEST , Nov. 24 at Keynote Speaker: Derek Schmidt. $30. For info: 785- tion talk. Free. 6pm and Nov.25 at 3pm; TPAC. Tickets available at BALLET MIDWEST PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER - antique, Victorian, vintage and theme décor – includ - 234-1030 ing turn of the century and WW II era decorations, a DIABETES AWARENESS PROGRAM - Nov. 14, 6:30pm. the TPAC box office or Ticketmaster.com. For info: Dec. 7, 7:30pm, Dec. 8, 1:30pm & 7:30pm, Dec. 9, barb-wire tree and feather trees. Also tour WOMEN WHO'VE CHANGED THE HEART OF THE CITY Annie’s Place, 4014 SW Gage Center. “Living with 785-234-2787 1:30pm. TPAC. Tickets at TPAC Box Office or at Constitution Hall, a National Landmark. Lecompton is TOPEKA LUNCHEON – Nov. 8, 11:30am, Capitol Plaza Diabetes.” (785) 249-1913, [email protected] MIRACLE ON KANSAS AVENUE PARADE – Nov. 24, 5- Ticketmaster the "Birthplace of the Civil War, Where Slavery Began Hotel. World Impact Topeka invites you to be part of “YOUR LIFE SPEAKS” – NATHAN HARMON – Nov. 15, 8pm - Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, RED STOCKING BREAKFAST - Dec. 8, 7:30 - 10:30am, to Die.' Lecompton was recently named one of the this event that will honor women who've had signifi - 7pm, Hayden High School, 401 Gage Blvd. (Doors open Parade and more. Features “lighted” holiday-themed Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Café, 3425 S. Kansas Ave. "Best Small Towns in Kansas by Kansas Magazine cant impact in our communities, and empower incar - at 6:00) Nathan Harmon is the number one booked entries and the official arrival of Santa! After the Cost is $15 in advance at www.kcls.org and $18 at readers. Christmas Vespers at 2pm Dec. 2. 785-887- cerated women for significant futures. Also, info will speaker for youth. He addresses suicide, bullying, parade, you can enjoy cocoa, cookies and carols host - the door. Children 10 & under eat free. Benefits 6148. lecomptonkansas.com be presented on the four-year, seminary level leader - drugs & alcohol and bad choices. A free will donation ed by the Topeka First Methodist Church at 6th and KCSL's child abuse prevention programs and services. ship training program developed by World Impact's HOLIDAY CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR – Nov. 3, 9am-4pm, will be accepted. For info: Jerry Hudgins 785-338- Topeka Blvd. Register here: http://bit.ly/2Ouwkxf. For THE NUTCRACKER - Dec. 15, 7pm & Dec. 16, 1pm. The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI), which will help 2965 or [email protected]. Kids are welcome. info: http://bit.ly/MKAparade Mother Teresa Catholic Church, 2014 NW 46th St. equip incarcerated women for leadership. Mary Flin TPAC. Kansas Ballet & Topeka Symphony. Tickets Holiday Shopping Event w/ 30+ vendors including 431-6000, [email protected] GINGERBREAD HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS - Nov 16 - NOEL THE MUSICAL - Nov. 29, 7:30pm. TPAC, 214 SE starting at $18 Children, $28 Adults at TPAC Box handmade crafters and other home businesses. Bring 9am-7pm; Nov 17 - 9am-5pm; Nov. 18 – 11am-4pm. 8th Ave. $24 Office or at Ticketmaster: your appetite because the Knights of Columbus are BLIZZARD BASH DEMOLITION DERBY – Nov. 8-11. TPAC, 214 SE 8th Ave. The Graham Cracker Junction - FESTIVAL OF TREES – Nov. 29-Dec. 3, 9am-4pm, Ag http://bit.ly/KansasBallet2018 serving lunch. Cinnamon Rolls and Chili will hit the Kansas Expocentre. Live video and instant replay, Families, students, youth groups and scout troops spot. FREE & Open to the Public. behind-the-scenes clips and interviews. Hall. Features trees & wreaths beautifully decorated enter the Junction to build their own houses out of by talented designers. Enjoy performers from local CASABLANCA SCREENING AT JAYHAWK THEATRE – COMEDY CAFE - Nov. 9, 6:30-8:45pm, Fellowship graham crackers, icing and candy; Holiday Boutique - schools and groups. Holiday décor and gifts for sale. MEETINGS & CLASSES Nov. 3, 6pm, Historic Jayhawk Theatre. In association Bible Church, 10th & Urish. An evening of fun, food crafts, gifts and more; Sweet Tooth Lane - delicious Tickets $5, seniors $3, 12 & under free. 233-2566. C5Alive “POWER” LUNCHEON – Nov. 8, 11:30-1, with Keith the Critic, Jayhawk Theatre will be screen - (delectable desserts) and fellowship while learning fresh baked goods and homemade candy. Adm. $3. POWER Luncheon at The Peak, 1920 SW Gage Blvd. OLD TIME HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS – Nov. 30; Dec. 1, 7 ing the always popular classic movie, Casablanca, more about the Youth for Christ ministry outreach and 785-234-2787 • Cost: $10 for C5 members & first-time guests who starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Doors its impact here in Topeka. Featuring the comedy of & 8, 6pm - 9:30pm, Old Prairie Town, 124 NW Fillmore WINTER WONDERLAND WALK-THRU NIGHT – Nov. 16, St. An elegant buffet will be served from the dining RSVP, $12 at the door open at 5:00. The Celtic Fox will be selling drinks and Michael Joiner. Make reservations or sponsor a table 6-8pm. Lake Shawnee, 3435 SE East Edge Rd. View Hazel Hill will be selling their chocolates at the at www.topekayfc.org/comedy_cafe/ or call 232-8296. room of the Mansion to be eaten by candlelight in the • $15 for non-members & repeat guests. dazzling holiday light displays, featuring one million reception room. Live music, tour the Mansion, hot KandyNook as well. Tickets are only $5. CAR SEAT CHECKUP EVENT – Nov. 10, 9am, Ed lights, while winding through a 2.5-mile scenic drive. A • Please RSVP to [email protected], so we know how cider and cookies by the fire in the cabin and hot much food is needed! AD ASTRA TOY AND ARTS FAIR – Nov. 3, 11am-6pm. Bozarth Chevrolet, 3731 SW Topeka Blvd. Certified suggested donation of $2 per person, or $1 per per - fudge sundaes in the Potwin Drug Store. $35 per per - Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts. The Last Starfighter technicians will Inspect the child restraint, provide son with a canned food item to benefit Project Topeka. son. Dinner served at 6:30pm. Reservations: 251-6993 Open to the public – Put POWER in your life with Movie at 8pm. Cosplay welcome. $5. instruction, offer guidance. Pet Friendly. (785) 506-8720 great food, great speakers and great company! TOPEKA CHRISTMAS VILLAGE – Dec. 1 & 2, 8 & 9, 15 Invite a friend to join you! TAILS ON THE TRAIL 5K Run/1 mile Walk - Nov. 3, VETERANS PARADE - Nov. 10, 11am, Kansas Avenue CASA HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAY'S TOUR – Nov. 17, & 16, 22 & 23 at Forest Park, 3158 SE 10th St. 9am-12pm, Shawnee North Community Center, 300 Downtown. Staging begins at 9am. Free event. To reg - 10am - 5pm; Nov. 18, 10am - 3pm, 501 SE Jefferson, Opening for our first year of business, a shopping cele - SAVE THE DATE: Dec. 13, 11:30-1, C5Alive Christmas NE 43rd St. Food, music, photo booth, silent auction ister for the parade: www.zachevents.com/topekavet - Ste. 2002. Tour tickets are $15 at the door or $12 in bration of the season with events the first four week - Luncheon at Fairlawn Plaza Mall. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______November 2018 • 15 CONCERNED WOMEN FOR AMERICA MEETING - Join info call the YWCA at 233-1750 or Clara Gamache at St. No program in Nov. or Dec. Promotes & stimulates 785-271-6500. those who can’t come in, finding freedom behind bars, other concerned individuals to pray and unite in action 785-408-5433. (The Bible study is also taught on Sat. the education, knowledge & interest of the member - OVEREATERS / UNDEREATERS ANONYMOUS : inspiring inmates to seek salvation during a difficult for Shawnee Co. and our Nation. For info about mornings on 101.5 FM radio.) ship & the public in family history, genealogical time. Providing support & guidance through the Holy monthly meetings: 785-260-5659 or ks.cwfa.org. records & research. 233-5762 or tgstopeka.org. MON., 7pm – Westminister Presbyterian, south door, Spirit to offer strength. Director: Don Garner, 286- FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Aerie 4319: First & upstairs in Library; 233-6724. HEAT UP TOPEKA - Free fitness classes; learn and Third Tue. 7pm; Auxiliary: Third & Fourth Tue. month KINGDOM ADVISORS TOPEKA AREA STUDY GROUP – 0489 or [email protected]. build healthy social & eating habits. Held at Trinity 6pm, 2941 SE Fremont Street. The Fraternal Order of 3rd Thu., 11:30am, Northland Christian Church, 3102 WED., 7pm – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 6, 2nd GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS – Every Wed, 7pm, St. Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st St. Florence Eagles is an international non-profit organization unit - NW Topeka Blvd. Christian financial professionals: floor; 234-8020. Francis Hospital, meeting room #8. Crittenton: 785-233-0516 www.flocritkansas.org ing fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and financial planners, accountants, attorney’s & insurance SAT. - 9am – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 8, MOMS-IN-TOUCH PRAYER GROUP – Every Wed., 2:30- Sunday: 4-5pm Yoga equality, to make human life more desirable by lessen - agents invited. For info: kingdomadvisors.org or Jim 2nd floor; 862-2326. 3:30pm, Library at Cair Paravel-Latin School. Monday: 12:12:45pm Kickbox Fusion ing its ills and promoting peace, prosperity, gladness Hanna, [email protected] or 357-6278 x19. For info: 357-8774; sunflowerintergroup.oa.org. Experience God’s power through prayer as we lift our Monday: 5:30-6:15pm STRONG by Zumba and hope. www.foe.com 785-266-7307 TOPEKA (Downtown) OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Fri., EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS : a 12-step program for those students, teachers, staff, administrators & board up Monday: 6:15-7:00pm Pilates Fusion O.W.L.S. (Older Wise Loving Saints) - meets the sec - noon, Top of the Tower. Serving the youth of Topeka. to the Lord. For info: 357-0369. Tuesday: 12-12:45pm Yoga suffering with emotional instability such as depression, ond Tuesday of the month. Location varies and can be Anyone welcome. For info: 272-1099 or anxiety, grief, etc. Meets every Tues. at Grace Episcopal DIVORCECARE PROGRAMS – (For updates check Tuesday: 5:30-6:15pm Zumba found at www.faithfamilylife.com [email protected]. Tuesday: 6:15-7:00pm Cardio Interval Cathedral, Noon-1pm. 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The goal is to provide education and ongoing churches & other places of influence restored and WED. – 6:45 – 8:45pm, Walnut View Christian Church, Friday: 12-12:45pm Cardio Strength Topeka Baptist Church, 123 NW Gordon. FREE lunch support for individuals with an ostomy. Contact Teresa 3634 SE 37th St. (just East of 37th & Croco). Cost: Saturday: 9:00-9:45am Cardio Remix rejuvenated to pursue God's MORE...at Topeka Public with Christian fellowship, devotions & entertainment Kellerman at 785-295-5555 for info. Library, 12 noon, every 3rd Wednesday. Sponsored by $10 registration (scholarships available). The video TOPEKA TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB - 3rd Sun. of each provided by Topeka North Outreach. Free blood pres - GRANDPARENT/RELATIVE CAREGIVER SUPPORT seminar series featuring some of the nation’s fore - Daddy's Girls Inc. Please to RSVP make lunch reserva - sure checks the last Friday of every month, and birth - month except May, Sep. & Dec., 7pm, Papan’s Landing tions: [email protected] or 785-969-0491 GROUP – 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, 2nd floor meeting room, most experts on divorce and recovery topics, combined Senior Center, 618 NW Paramore St. Family day celebrations the 4th Friday. For Info: 286-1370. St. Francis Hosp, 1700 SW 7th. For info: Sharla, 286- with support group discussion of the materials. Memberships include children & grandchildren up to INNOVATIVE NETWORKING GROUP OF TOPEKA - every A GOOD YARN CLUB – 2nd & 4th Sat., 9-11am, Wana- 2329; Jennie (English/Spanish) 231-0763. Complimentary child care children up to the fifth 18 yrs. A place to meet friends to discuss all aspects other Wed. 11:20am - 12:30pm. www.INGTopeka.com maker Rd Baptist Church, 2700 SW Wanamaker. Doing grade. Info: 266-7550 or [email protected]. - go to Event page to see times, locations & register THE GREATER TOPEKA MULTIPLE MYELOMA – 3rd of Metal Detecting, club business, plus socializing & Good for Others: Knitting & Crocheting for Local Char- WED. – 6:30pm, Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW entertainment. Tue., 7-8:30pm, Faith Lutheran Church, 17th St. & S.W.A.G. (Spiritual Warriors Anointed by God) youth ities, free yarn, needles, hooks & patterns. All are wel - Gage Blvd. Open to Multiple Myeloma patients, their Topeka Blvd. No Cost. 286-1204, www.northland.cc group - Wed at 7:00 p.m. 3710 NW Topeka Blvd. come. Anne, 272-9249 or [email protected] DEAF WORSHIP SERVICE – 3rd Sun., 3pm, Faith family members & friends. Share support, information GRIEFSHARE - Every Thur. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Lutheran Church, 17th & Gage. Also, every Sun. AWANA – Every Wed., 6-8pm, First Southern Baptist BIBLE QUIZZING – 1st Sat. Learn God's Word & have & friendship. For info: Donna, 903-918-9553. Susanna Wesley UMC, 7433 SW 29th St., Mar 1 thru 9:30am service is interpreted. Church, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Bible based program for fun with area Christian youth age 9-19. YFC/YEA style "HEALING AFTER THE SUICIDE OF A LOVED ONE" May 24. A Christ-centered program for those who FAMILY EXPERIENCE (FX) – Every Sun., 6:01pm, children & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 272-0443. quizzing & rules. 913-593-6427 or biblequizzer.org. ("HEAL") – or Survivors of Suicide" (SOS). 1st & 3rd have lost a loved one may be struggling and have Fairlawn Church of Nazarene, 730 Fairlawn Rd. A time AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30pm, Bethel Baptist Church, MONTHLY SCORE MEETING – 1st Sat., 8-9:30am, Tue., 7-8:30pm, Pozez Education Center of Stormont questions on how to go forward. The class includes a of high intensity, action packed, skit mania, worship 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Bible based program for children Washburn Tech, 5724 SW Huntoon (enter east doors Vail Hospital, 1505 SW 8th St. Serving anyone who has video, sharing of stories, and a workbook (free). Call music all centered around the word of God for 45 min - & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 286-0467. facing Huntoon). No RSVP or fee is required. Small lost a loved one by suicide. Shari Combs at 785-478-3697 for more information. utes. A free family worship event. For info: Emily Moore, AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30-8pm, Auburn Christian business owners are invited to a Breakfast 272-6322 or [email protected]. PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY – Every Tue., 7-9pm, Church. Bible based program for children & youth Roundtable discussion with members of SCORE Topeka Women’s Prison, 815 Rice Rd. Reaching out to Go to Metrovoicenews.com to (Service Corps of Retired Executives). Info: 234-3049. LADIES' SMALL GROUP – Every Sun., 6pm, Bethel ages 3-HS. For info: 256-2515. see full calendar Baptist Church, 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Studying the TOPEKA PRAYER GROUP - Every Wed., 6:30pm, 409 TOPEKA LOVE AGLOW – Once a month on Sat. morn - book of Esther, using the DVD series "It's Tough Being SW Buchanan St.Do you believe that God hears and ing. A time of worship, prayer and encountering God. a Woman" by Beth Moore. All welcome. 286-0467. answers prayers? Do you believe Jesus wants to lead Call Tawny Barton at 785-409-0232 or Linda Williams BOY'S TRAIL LIFE & AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS His people by His Holy Spirit? Come join us in prayer at 785-267-0600 for details. TROUPS - Every Mon. 6pm, Cornerstone Comm. Ch., as we seek His face for answers and direction. 785- FREE ENGLISH CLASSES – Every Sat. 9-10:30am, 7620 SW 21st. Faith-based scouting programs, age 5- 845-1948; [email protected] Central Congregational Church, 1248 SW Buchannan. 18. Register at cornerstonetopeka.com. 478-2929. MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB – 1st Wed., 9am–3pm, For info: 235-2376. TOPEKA MANKIND PROJECT – Mondays, 6:30pm, 2112 Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th Street RUSSIAN HOUSE OF PRAYER – Every Sat., 4pm, SW Morningside Rd. Supports men in becoming their (east door). Anyone with an Embroidery machine is Williamstown Assembly of God, 1225 Oak St., best selves, including physical, mental & emotional invited to attend, there are no dues or formal meeting Perry/Williamstown. For info: 597-5228. health & wellness. Open to any man. Brian Thomas: agenda. Lunch is on your own. Teach each other, enjoy SINGLES PLAY CARDS SR . – 1st Sat., 6-9pm, St. [email protected] or 785-727-9439 fellowship & complete projects. Call 379-5159. Peter’s UMC, NW 35th & Hwy 75 THE FORCE (Students Taking Action) – 1st Mon. & SAFE STREETS MEETING – 1st Wed., 11:45am, Golf SAVING DEATH ROW DOGS ADOPTION & EDUCATION - 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, Safe Streets, 2209 SW 29th St. Park Blvd, 2 blocks west of Adams. 266-4606. every Sat. 11am-2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker. Committed to being alcohol & drug free. Associate STUDENT IMPACT – Every Wed., 6–8pm, First with like-minded peers, plan activities & get involved UPPER ROOM COMMUNITY – second Sat., 10 am, Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Youth games, Capitol Building in the community. Youth 12-18 invited. 266-4606. teaching, worship, small groups. For info: 272-0443. HEARTLAND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS – 2nd Mon., CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE – Every Thurs. 7–9pm, First 11:45am-1pm. Promoting neighborhood well-being by Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Worship for col - SUPPORT GROUPS mobilizing people, ideas & resources. 233-1365. lege students. MIDLAND CARE GRIEF SUPPORT Groups: Building A, TOPEKA LINCOLN CLUB – 1st Tue. of month, 7pm, INTENTIONAL MOM - 1st & 3rd Thurs., 9-11:30am, 200 SW Frazier Circle Topeka Public Library. Discussing our greatest Topeka Bible Church Auditorium, 1135 SW College. For Every Mon., 4-5pm: 12 Week Adult Group for Recent President, Abraham Lincoln, and his times. The public all moms, helping them to be intentional! 234-5545. is welcome. For info, contact Kirk Nystrom 235-6977. Loss 1st and 3rd Thu., 10:30am & 5:30pm— WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL EDUCATION EVENTS - Blue Ongoing Adult Group 1st and 3rd Thu., 5:30pm: OUR LADY OF THE FAITHFUL – Every 1st Tues., Moose Bar & Grill, 11:30 AM on the third Thu & Fri Ongoing Young Adult Group (4-18 years of age) 6:30pm Mass followed by Dinner, Most Pure Heart of each month. Free, but RSVP required. On Thu Brian For All Groups: Call for start dates and info packet. Mary Catholic Church. A Catholic group for those in discusses family wealth strategies. On Fri. Amy dis - their 20-30s. For info: Michelle Ann 580-3071 or ourla - Group and individual grief support available upon cusses wealth strategies that apply to women. 785- request. For info: 785-232-2044 ext.341 [email protected]. Facebook: "Ourladyof 271-2536 [email protected] theFaithful." ABORTION RECOVERY SUPPORT – Providing services OPERATION BACKPACK – 1st Thurs., 6pm, Lyman for women & men who suffer from Post-Abortion SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Tue., 6:30am, Learning Center, Lyman and N. Kansas Ave. Volunteers Sunrise Optimist Complex, 720 NW 50th St. 246-1291. Syndrome…we can help mend a broken heart! For gather to assemble Weekend Snack Sacks for low- info: Kay Lyn at [email protected]. MENNINGER BIBLE CLASSES - Tuesdays 11am-12:30. income students. Sponsored by Topeka North AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS – for friends & families of Amerus Room, YWCA, 225 West 12th. A new study Outreach. For info: 286-1370. group for Year One of Flo Menninger’s course on Four alcoholics. For info: 785-409-3072 or TOPEKA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY – 4th Thurs., 7pm, topekaalanon.org Years through the Bible. Read and discuss Genesis Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th through First Kings. Nominal charge for materials. For PURSUIT FOR SEXUAL PURITY – Men struggling with pornography & sexual addiction. This bible study/ accountability group uses the Pure Desire book by Ted Roberts. For info: 249-9509. All inquiries confidential. 13TH A NNUA L ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS – Monthly support group meetings for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. For info: MI RACLE O N K ANSAS A VENUE Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter, 271-1844 or email [email protected]. RESCUE R UN "HEALING HEARTS" support group/Bible study – Sun- days 6-8pm. For women whose husbands struggle with pornography addiction or have had affairs. Video & workbook will give you hope for your marriage & emotional healing. For info: Janet Mitchell, 633-4294. BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE – NE Kansas Chapter (B.A.C.A.) 3rd Sun., 4 pm American Legion, 3800 SE Michigan. Open to the public. For info: 817-5801. COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS/BEREAVED PARENTS GROUP – Meets 4th Mon. in Formation classroom at Most Pure Heart of Mary, 17th & Stone. Discussion starts 7pm; fellowship & refreshments 8:30. 272-4895 GRIEF SUPPORT – First Monday each month, 3:30- 4:30pm, 400 SW Oakley. Call Donna Park for info: 783-7527 or valeotopeka.org. Open to public. Free . GRIEF SUPPORT – Sponsored by Heartland Hospice for those dealing with death or major loss: 1st Mon., 5:30-7:30pm, Individual appointments; other times are available. Call Terry Frizzell at SATURDAY N OV EMBE R 2 4TH (785)230-6730. REGISTER A T TOPEK AR ESCUER UN.ORG 3rd Thurs., 11am, Lunch After Loss, Paisano’s ALL P ROCEEDS BE NE FIT T HE T OP EKA R ESCUE MI SSION MI NISTRIES Ristorante, Fleming Place, SW 10th & Gage Blvd, Dutch treat luncheon to meet new friends who have sat where you are sitting. For reservations or info: 16 • November 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice MOVIES, STREAMING, BOOKS, MUSIC, INTERVIEWS & MORE! Kindness is secret to Winnie’s popularity, says producer of ‘Christopher Robin’ Nearly a century after the first films and really revered them, book by English author A. A. especially the animated classics Milne was published, Winnie as well as some of the wonder - the Pooh remains as popular as ful live-action stuff.” ever, with cartoons, videos Although Disney once was games and two recent theatrical known among children for its feature films continuing the tra - animated movies, it now is dition. more popular for its hybrid But why has the lovable, red- live-action films and remakes, shirted bear -- and his friends such as the yet-to-be-released Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore -- not movies Dumbo, Aladdin and waned in popularity? Brigham The Lion King . Taylor, a producer of the Disney Disney’s live-action remakes film Christopher Robin (PG), have their critics, but Taylor which is out on DVD and streaming plat - the moment that you're in,” Taylor said. believes they’re worth doing. For adults/teens forms in November, believes he knows. “You're always concerned about what's “The human condition has always Christmas With The Kranks “There's a politeness, there's a kindness next or what just happened. Pooh has this been to retell stories that we like -- streaming (Amazon Prime) -- A family that about him even when there's problems,” wonderful, nonsensical way about think - whether that is around a campfire or often wins holiday-themed yard- Taylor told me. “These characters don't ing of things that make total sense to us restaging a play or making a talking film decorating contests decides to skip always like each other, but they always and he espouses this quality of enjoying out of what was a silent film,” he said. Wonderful Christmas. Their neighbors -- who bend over backwards to be polite to one where you are and what you're doing.” “The good stories we like to hear again, ‘Wonder’ leads love decorations -- aren’t pleased. another. They always come around to an Taylor has made a career out of pro - especially if there's a reason to retell it. Tim Allen stars in this comedy that is inherent generosity. On top of that, Pooh ducing family-oriented films with Disney, Every time these stories get re-told, I November’s hated by some, loved by others. just has such a unique voice.” having helped with more than 20 films think you find more often than not that Rated PG for brief language and Christopher Robin tells the story of an including The Jungle Book (2016), there's something added to make it more streaming lineup By Michael Foust some suggestive content. Began overworked man named Christopher Tomorrowland (2015) and Secretariat germane or more relevant to the mod - streaming Nov. 1. Robin who rediscovers the joys of life (2010). He is listed as a producer on three ern audience, but there's also a reason to Teaching children not to bully is a Hoosiers (Hulu) -- A high school when he bumps into his childhood upcoming movies: Lady and the Tramp , re-present it in a way you haven't seen part of good parenting, but some - boy’s team from a small Indiana friends, Pooh and the gang. Pooh, Taylor Jungle Book 2, and The Sword in the before. [For example,] you go see times, it helps to have a good book or town reaches the state champi - said, is able to do what Robin cannot: be Stone (release dates have not been set). Hamlet again because you want to say, movie to make the case. onship. Rated PG and contains some present in and enjoy the moment. His children, he said, served as inspiration well, what is Benedict Cumberbatch’s This month on Amazon Prime language. Nov. 1. on some of his projects. “That oftentimes is one of the first version of Hamlet ? I've seen it four and Hulu, one of the best films on Transcendence (Netflix) -- A bril - “I love these kind of films,” Taylor said. things to go when do you become an times, but I want to see that interpreta - the subject of bullying -- 2017’s liant researcher in artificial intelli - “I grew up on a steady diet of Disney overworked adult -- the ability to enjoy tion of it.” Wonder (PG) -- begins streaming. It gence is shot and nearly killed but is tells the story of a boy named Auggie saved (sort of) thanks to his cre - Pullman who was born with facial ation. Rated PG-13 for sci-fi action differences and must learn how to and violence, some bloody images, Top picks for latest music releases navigate life while transitioning brief strong language and sensuality. By Cedric Austin Gold City – Hope For the Journey – on gospel. The orchestral-soul flourishes from homeschooling to public Nov. 1. New Haven Records – Provident of opener “Masterpiece (featuring school. The Great British Baking Show: Metro Voice Music Editor Some of the kids treat him with Season 6 (Netflix) -- Some of Fall has roared into Tori Kelly kindness, but others don’t. By the view with cooler Britain’s best cooks face off in a com - end of the movie, though, even the weather, falling leaves Victoria Loren “Tori” Kelly first gained petition to bake and design delicious mean kids have had a change of and… some really recognition after posting videos on sweet treats. Rated TV-PG. Nov. 9. heart. good music being YouTube at the age of 14. Now, Kelly finds herself busy as a singer, songwriter, actress Based on a novel that is read by Children released. From Chris Angela’s Christmas (Netflix) -- A Tomlin’s Holy Roar, to and record producer. schoolchildren across America, When she was 16, she auditioned for Wonder does a masterful job in young girl is inspired with an Tori Kelly and Austin extraordinary idea while attending French, here are the top picks for month: American Idol. After being eliminated walking a fine line between showing from the show, Kelly began to work on her too much bullying (which would church. An animated Netflix origi - For King & Country – Burn the Ships – own music. In 2012, she independently make it too painful to watch) and nal. Appropriate for all ages. Nov. 1. Word Records – Word released her first EP that she produced, not enough (which would lessen its Treehouse Detectives: Season 2 VaShawn Mitchell – Cross Music EP – wrote, and mixed herself, titled emotional impact). (Netflix) -- Young bear siblings Fair Trade Services – Provident Handmade Songs by Tori Kelly. It helps children understand what explore nature and learn about the Donald Lawrence – Goshen – RCA The following year she signed with it’s like to be bullied. Faith is never world. My 3-year-old enjoys this Inspiration – Provident Capitol Records. mentioned, but Jesus’ command in series. Rated TV-Y. Nov. 9. Lisa Page Brooks – My Life – eOne – Kelly’s second EP Foreword came out Luke 6:31 -- “Do to others as you Wild Kratts: Creatures of the New Day in October 2013 as her first major label would like them to do to you” -- is Deep Sea (Amazon Prime) -- TobyMac – The Elements – ForeFront release. On June 23, 2015, Kelly’s debut reflected throughout the story. Brothers and animal explorers Records – Capitol album, Unbreakable Smile, was released. That’s one reason I took my 10-year- Chris and Martin Kratt teach chil - Planetshakers– Heaven On Earth Vol. 3 The lead single, “Nobody Love“, was old son to watch it in the theater. dren about deep-sea ocean life. This Lecrae)” and the funky R&B lilt of EP – Planetshakers Music – New Day released in February 2015 and became her It stars Julia Roberts as Auggie’s animated series is a favorite in my “Sunday” seem to proclaim that these are Christon Gray – Clear the Heir – Fo Yo first US Billboard Hot 100 appearance. mom and Owen Wilson as his father. household. Appropriate for all ages. Soul – Provident Kelly was nominated for Best New not your grandmother’s Sunday-go-to- Nov. 22. meeting church songs. The movie is mostly family- CeCe Winans – Something’s Artist at the 58th Grammy Awards. She friendly, although there are a few Big Hero 6 (Hulu) -- A genius voiced a shy teenage elephant named Even when traditional hymns are her Happening: A Christmas Album – caveats. It contains one misuse of boy name Hiro designs robots to Meena in the 2016 animated film Sing. source material, as in the devotional Provident “Jesus” (said by a bully) and three or help heal from his brother’s death. David Phelps It’s not unheard of for Christian and “Psalm 42” and the a cappella “Souls – TBA Christmas – so OMGs. It also shows two fights Rated PG for action and peril, some Springhouse – Capitol gospel singers to make the leap to pop Anthem (It Is Well),” she transforms them that could give the impression that rude humor, and thematic ele - Francesca Battistelli – Own It – Word music, but it’s a bit more rare for an artist into rousing, rhythmic choruses. violence is OK. But that can be cor - ments. Nov. 10. Records – Word to pivot in the opposite direction. Tori I encourage you to purchase Tori Kelly’s rected with a post-movie discussion. Chris Tomlin – Holy Roar – sixstepre - Kelly’s debut, Unbreakable Smile, was the latest album “Hiding Places.” It began streaming Nov. 1. Michael Foust is the husband of an cords – Capitol star-studded affair aimed straight at the You can find this album on all digital amazing wife named Julie and the father The Tommies Reunion – The Tommies charts, executive-produced by Ed Sheeran. music outlets. Other new releases on Amazon Reunion – Tyscot Records – Provident Her second album, Hiding Place, is full- n Please see MUSIC on next page Prime, Netflix and Hulu: of four small children. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______November 2018 • 17 Porn companies targeting kids through gaming Porn is tightening its grip on America’s original cartoon series “Big Mouth,” the youth through several major areas – streaming media giant launched this including online gaming, Facebook apps month a new Facebook mobile game and virtual reality. called “Hand Masters.” The game claims Last year, one popular video game web - to be the “first international masturbation site hosted 780 games with nudity. This game.” year, the same website hosts more than announced last May that it is expanding Here are some steps you can take to 1,600 of these games. into virtual reality with two new VR prod - “Porn games don’t simply contain sex protect your children: ucts. Through the use of a headset such as • Keep the gaming device or computer and nudity. Rather, they are much more the Oculus Rift (owned by Facebook), a graphic,” Miller said in a press release. in a high-traffic area, not in the child’s viewer is able to enter a totally manufac - room, even if you already have an internet “Some of these games promote sexual tured environment and tune out the real - harassment and assault. Despite being car - filter service. ity of their actual situation. • Remove the headphones and make toons, the graphic content in these games Todd Glider, CEO of VR adult enter - is far from harmless. Animated porn fuels them use the computer’s speakers so you tainment company BaDoink, said: “VR can hear any online chatting. sexual addiction and shapes sexual will become the standard in the industry palettes just as regular porn does.” • Set up all of your children’s game for today’s younger male consumers.” accounts and console controls. You decide Parents need to be aware of the impact “I see it through a generational lens. VR family-friendly spotlight the increase in pornographic online gam - who has access to their gaming profile and porn will not have a pronounced effect on who your child can talk to. Learn how to ing may have on their children. the demographic born before 1980,” he “Parents need to understand how intri - use the parental controls. 4 great Bible movies lead this continued. “However, for the generations • Read reviews and understand the cately linked the gaming industry and born after, the ones that reach adulthood pornography industry are,” Marriage and industry rating system. Make sure the month’s family-friendly spotlight in a world where 24/7 access to adult con - game is age-appropriate. By Michael Foust biblical text. It’s a unique filmmaking Family Therapist Dr. Jill Manning told tent is just a mouse click away, that’s the Internet Security 101. “More and more • Talk to your children. Teach them Bible movies are a favorite in my technique that works wonderfully. audience for VR porn, and it will be huge.” games have pornography embedded in basic internet safety roles and to notify household, but even the best ones The movies aren’t short. Matthew you if they encounter anything unusual or and Luke span more than three hours, them. If kids play online, that is a pornog - Facebook app encourages sex game leave me asking a series of critical rapher’s heyday for marketing, grooming Netflix and Facebook have stooped to a unsettling while they are playing. Build a questions, such as: Is that really in the John about two and a half hours, and non-shaming relationship with your child Mark right at two hours flat. and hooking young consumers.” new low with game encouraging mastur - Bible? Did they make that up? Why bation for children, a child advocacy so that if they do come across adult con - Also worth watching this month: did they put that in there? VR is also a booming business. organization is warning parents. tent, they can approach you and talk 2. ‘Charlie Brown: The Mayflower Thankfully, though, there are Bible Another major adult gaming portal To promote its crude, puberty-focused about it. movies that just stick to the text, and Voyagers’ – If you’re searching for an four of the best ones are now on easy and historically accurate way to Netflix. They have simple titles – The teach your children about do about it? How was he going to let oth - ers know that Christians don’t have to be Gospel of Matthew, The Gospel of Thanksgiving, then look no further. In MUSIC two-faced, that they can be real, truthful Mark, The Gospel of Luke and The The Mayflower Voyagers – which is continued from page 16 and honest? Gospel of John – and use only the text free on Amazon Prime – Charlie Brown and his companions board the French responded to this call with his Mayflower and make their way across Austin French most natural gift: music. the Atlantic with the Pilgrims. God is Austin French has become the most French, whose mother is a music given credit for the safe journey, and popular contemporary Christian music teacher, has been singing since age two prayers are said. I show it to my chil - artist you’ve never heard of. The 24-year- and grew up surrounded by music. dren every year. old, originally from small-town Georgia, “So I decided that day in eighth grade spent time in Los Angeles, competing on 3. ‘Drive Thru History: Acts to that I wanted to be a Christian artist,” reality singing competitions like ABC’s Revelation’ – Documentarian and his - French recalls, “and write music for my “Rising Star” and NBC’s “The Voice.” torian Dave Stotts travels across the friends who didn’t go to church, and He’s been a worship leader at a church Mediterranean region to explore the music for the broken people in my where 80 percent of the members were locations and cities in the New church.” recovering addicts. As French explains, “These songs didn’t Testament. Stotts has filmed five Drive Plus, to top it off, he and his wife went viding empathy in our most painful come from a place of holding back. These Thru History series – including ones from having no kids to having two—one moments as well as presenting the hope of songs didn’t come because I said, ‘God, based on the Gospels and American biological, one adopted—within months Christ. Wide Open was clearly written by would you do as little as possible in my life history – but his Acts to Revelation of each other. an artist who has experienced both joy this year.’ It came from, ‘God, would you 18-episode series is streaming for free Now, to add to the list, he just released and hardship and who has come out the do what you’re going to do? Would you do of Scripture as their script. through TBN’s website (TBN.com). his first full-length studio album. other side clinging to Jesus, rather than miracles in front of me?’ This means you can pull your Bible Others can be purchased at A life with this much adventure can running from him. Growing up a minis - French has a long career ahead of him, off the shelf (filmmakers used the DriveThruHistory.com. It will enter - only happen when you hold the posture ter’s kid, French experienced first-hand but he is already establishing himself as a New International Version) and fol - tain you and encourage you in your that French does. what hypocrisy in the church can look like talented artist and songwriter who is open low along as the movie progresses. It faith. “Life is meant to be lived wide open,” he and just how broken people can be. and vulnerable, able to take real struggles also means you won’t be shutting it off 4. ‘Christopher Robin’ – This 2018 says, “not closed off, not safe, but living “I was really hurt by the church,” says from his own life and write them into in frustration, wondering why the text Disney film releases on DVD Nov. 6 close to the Lord where he leads us…our French. “I was really over it….I was going songs that are universally understood. was changed. and tells the story of a stressed-out job is to live our lives with our hands wide to have nothing to do with Christianity.” Because of this, Wide Open will leave These four movies share the No. 1 man – Christopher Robin – who has open.” In eighth grade, while attending a listeners with the sense that miracles can Christian music camp, he heard a speaker spot on this month’s list of “5 Family- lost his joy in life. Thankfully, his This openness to God’s leading is large - happen to them too; they just have to live address the hypocrisy he had experienced Friendly Things.” childhood friends Winnie The Pooh, ly what inspired the album, Wide Open. wide open. The album is refreshing in its honesty, growing up. During the altar call, he says They are among the most inspiring Tigger and Piglet help him rediscover You can check out his latest project on addressing the brokenness in all of us, pro - he felt God ask him what he was going to and skillfully made movies I’ve ever the simple pleasures. It is rated PG, all digital music outlets. watched. contains no coarse language, and is Documentarian David Batty direct - one of the cleanest movies you’ll ever THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR MAKING THIS SECTION POSSIBLE! ed them. find. 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into leg pads. He would also make his own facemasks out of cardboard and foam and I have to admit, some of the designs he put on those masks were incredible. He was quite the artist. A goalie stick, a chest pro - tector and a ball glove and he was ready for action and I’ll tell you what, if he Priest has chance to A couple of weeks ago I introduced my that we acquired while attending Wichita wasn’t on your team, you were probably two youngest kids to hockey, taking in a Wind games at the Kansas Coliseum. going to lose. He was pretty good. At least minister and enjoy Topeka Pilots game on a Saturday When a stick would crack or break, the by our standards. evening. It’s been quite a while since I have players would lift them up for people to Summer didn’t stop us from playing. his favorite sport attended a live hockey game, going back to take as they were leaving the ice. Super We just moved the game down to a local the Topeka Tarantulas. When glue and duck-tape fixed them church where they had a huge field and we Several hours before Brooks Koepka I realized that they had never up for our purposes. Our col - turned it into field hockey with a tennis captured his second straight U.S. Open been to a hockey game lection of equipment grew ball. There’s nothing like winding up for a golf championship June 17 at before, I had to take them. when one of our guys got a job slap shot only to get more ground than Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in When I was growing up in as a part-time attendant in the ball. I can still hear the cracking of the Southampton, Father Tom Guido con - A golf enthusiast who enjoys watching Wichita, I would play hockey locker room. No, he didn’t stick as it was destroyed. Not super glue tinued a personal Father’s Day tradition the action up close on the course, Father with the neighborhood guys. steal the stuff, they gave him and duck-tape this time! by celebrating Mass at his 16th straight Guido said the focal point of his annual Of course, we didn’t skate. We played dur - items that were being thrown away. We Playing rag-tag hockey with my friends U.S. Open. The tournament each June golf pilgrimage is to celebrate Mass for ing the winter when the ice and snow got pretty good at fixing old hockey are some of the best memories of my provides the Florida priest with an journalists, event staff and volunteers would be packed on the residential streets equipment. childhood that I have. I was glad that my opportunity to perform his ministry and who are working in or near the media of our neighborhood in Park City, just One of my good friends dreamed of kids not only wanted to go, but enjoyed it enjoy his favorite sport at the same tent on the Sunday morning of the tour - north of Wichita. We’d chisel a line in the being the next Andy Moog, a Wind goal - so much that they want to go back. There’s venue. nament’s fourth and final round. ice and color it blue our goals, (sorry keeper who went on to play for the just something about being at a live hock - Father Guido, 58, pastor at The highlight of the trip, he said, is “to mom, I’m sure you always wondered why Edmonton Oilers. My friend was all about ey game. If you haven’t checked out the Resurrection Parish in Miramar Beach, proclaim the word of God and to bring we went through so much blue food col - being the goalie. I remember that he Pilots yet, you need to go and start making attended his 23rd U.S. Open this year. He the Eucharist to people who otherwise oring). would buy foam from TG&Y, (yeah, no your own memories! has missed only two tournaments since can’t get to church.” We used real hockey sticks and pucks Wal-Marts back then), and fashion them he first began attending the event in “My vocation and avocation cross 1994. paths,” said Father Guido, who was ordained in 1987. “It’s pretty cool. … It’s “For people who work the tourna - receiving an invitation to attend the tour - a unique combination.” ment, Sunday’s the busiest day for them. nament from a U.S. Golf Association Father Guido compared his service at It’s difficult for them to get out to a local employee he had gotten to know while the U.S. Open to those of priests who cel - parish or a local church. For me, it’s an serving as a campus minister at Florida ebrate Mass for traveling circus workers. opportunity to bring church to them.” State University in Tallahassee. “They are people of faith who want to Father Guido attended his first U.S. Father Guido was subsequently invited go to Mass, and it’s difficult for them to Open at the Oakmont Country Club in to celebrate Mass at the tournament. “It do that,” he told Catholic News Service. Oakmont, Pennsylvania, in 1994, after kind of parlayed from there,” he said. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______November 2018 • 21

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At your age, if you’re healthy, you hours every week. Do you have any can get $100,000 worth of coverage for advice on how to change my situation? Dear Dave, dependents? just $10 to $15 a month. for retirement, should be burdened Tim What exactly is unsecured debt, and Remember, you don’t buy insur - with providing financial assistance to how is it different from secured debt? Dear Dave, ance to leave an inheritance. You buy that parent? Dear Tim, Rich I’m 35, single, and I have no depend - life insurance is to make sure there’s Robbie Asking questions and exploring your ents. Do I need a life insurance policy? enough money to take care of your options like this is a much smarter Dear Rich, Larry family and final expenses. You Dear Robbie, move than simply walking away from “Unsecured” debt generally means wouldn’t want your parents or some - Based on the wording in your ques - an unsatisfying job situation — espe - someone loaned you money, but they Dear Larry, one else having to foot the bill! tion, I can only believe you don’t think cially when you have a family to think don’t have a lien on anything. Credit In your situation, if you have enough —Dave about. I’m glad you’re wise enough to cards and student loans are examples the adult child should be “burdened” take a thoughtful look at the situation, of unsecured debt, because there’s to provide this assistance. My guess is instead of making a rash decision that nothing they can directly repossess if you’re talking about one of your own could have a negative impact on you the borrower doesn’t pay. However, parents. I understand that you might Teachers Have Tax Advantages and your family. they can sue you if you don’t pay, and be aggravated with a parent who has ed to their profession. The costs many There’s absolutely nothing wrong get a lien against something after they been irresponsible with their money. By Peggy Beasterfield educators incur out-of-pocket include with wanting to improve yourself in sue you. In some cases, this is done But in my mind, there’s a bigger ques - Owner, Peggy’s Tax and Accounting Service tion. How big is the burden? items such as classroom supplies, train - terms of education or your career. But against your income by garnishing As teachers, administrators and aides ing and travel. before you do any of that, you’ve got to your wages. I talked to a guy recently who was making $1.5 million a year. He was have launched into their fall semester, There are two methods educators have a definite direction in mind. You Some examples of “secured” debt taxes may not be can choose for deducting qualified need an in-depth, detailed game plan would be things like a home mortgage questioning whether he should help his dad — an older man in poor on the top of expenses: for the next three or four years that’s or car loan. A home mortgage loan is their list. • Claiming the Educator Expense designed to put you where you want to secured by the home. If you don’t pay, health, who didn’t handle his money well — by giving him $1,000 a month. However, know - Deduction (up to $250) be. It may involve going back to school they can foreclose and take the house. ing what to keep • For those who itemize their deduc - for some classes, additional training in The same is true with a car loan. If you There’s no question you give that guy money. You’re making millions, but track of now can tions, claiming eligible work-related your field, or even getting a full-blown don’t make the payments, they can help reduce the you don’t want to help your sick dad? expenses as a miscellaneous deduction degree. If you identify your long-term take the car. burden at tax Come on! But if you bring home on Schedule A. goals in detail, it will lead you to some Typically, unsecured debts will be time. $2,000 a month, and your family is A third key benefit enables many of the short-term goals that will help the last debts you pay if you’re in finan - The Internal Revenue Service barely getting by, you’re not morally teachers and other educators to take you arrive at your final destination. cial trouble. You’d make the car pay - reminds educators that there are three required to financially take care of a advantage of various education tax Have you tried talking to your boss ment before paying on your student key work-related tax benefits that may parent who was irresponsible with benefits for their ongoing educational about your goals and your situation? loan, and you’d make your house pay - help them reduce what they pay in their money. pursuits, especially the Lifetime See if you can have a sincere conversa - ment before paying on a credit card. taxes. Learning Credit or, in some instances It’s all relative. Do you have the tion with him or her, and discuss your Hope this helps, Rich! Educators can take advantage of tax depending on their circumstances, the money? Can you provide this help feelings about your career and what’s —Dave deductions for qualified expenses relat - American Opportunity Tax Credit. going on with your family, too. Your without placing an undue burden on company may be very receptive to the A burden to help? yourself and your family? If the answer idea of increasing your value in the is yes, you may be asking more about Check Out Our Newly your own aggravation than any sort of workplace. A good leader will also Dear Dave, Redesigned, Mobile-ready understand the importance of family. Do you believe the adult child of a sen - moral obligation. Also, there’s a great book by Dan ior citizen, who is physically and men - But no, you’re not morally obligat - Breaking-news Website. metrovoicenews.com Miller that addresses this topic. It’s tally healthy but has neglected to plan ed to destroy your own life, or your family, to take care of a relative who didn’t take care of themselves finan - cially. —Dave Simplif y Y our B ook keeping

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