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Grace Community Church - Overbrook See inside ! Several downtown businesses have back cover partnered to bring "A Big Band Christmas" to the Jayhawk Theatre on Christian Filmmaker Saturday, December 8, beginning at 7pm. Topeka Swing Dance has collaborated Under Fire for Movie with Jayhawk Theatre and others to pres - ent this special event, and there will also be on Netflix Critiquing a limited edition Jayhawk Theatre orna - ment created by Wolfe's Camera Shop downtown, and sold as a part of the VIP Hook-Up Culture package. Lleaping Llamas and David's Jewelers have contributed to the VIP ticket Legendary country singer Johnny the meaning of someone’s name car - as well. Cash is one of many artists that have CLINT ried great significance. It was not given Christmas music will be presented by recorded the famous Christmas carol, DECKER to Him by His parents though, as was 785 Big Band and Topeka Swing Dance. Silent Night. I can usually get the first President and typical. In a stunning event, an angel There will be a beginner dance lesson from verse by memory, but the second I Evangelist from heaven announced a message 7 to 7:30 pm. always need a little help. It goes like with Great from God to Joseph and Mary, saying The Celtic Fox and Hazel Hill this, “Silent night! Holy night! Awakenings, Inc. they would have a child and “. . . you Chocolate will also be part of this event, Shepherds quake at the sight; Glories shall call his name Jesus, for he will save providing spirits and chocolate treats. stream from heaven afar. Heavenly his people from their sins” (Matthew A portion of each ticket sold goes hosts sing, “Alleluia! Christ the Savior 1:21). toward the restoration of the historic is born! Christ the Savior is born!” hope for today This beautiful and miraculous little Jayhawk Theatre to help bring entertain - Savior. It is a word that shows up in means “Savior” and it conveys the idea baby was destined to grow up and pro - ment to Topeka for years to come. by Tess Farrand many Christmas carols and used a lot of to save or deliver. vide a way for all mankind to be deliv - To purchase tickets to “A Big Band around Christmastime. Jesus name Jesus was a Jew and in His culture A recent Netflix documentary is n Please see SIN page 2 Christmas” go to www.jayhawktheatre.org coming under flack by liberal critics for having a hidden agenda. Liberated: The New Sexual Revolution, released in 2017 and follows the sexual culture TBC presents LIGHT SHOW of today by looking at spring break and Topeka Bible Church will once again with shows hourly at 6, 7, 8 and 9 PM in the consequences of partying behavior present their legendary Light Show with the College Avenue Building. Saturday during this infamous week off from all the sights and sounds of Christmas, and Sunday will also have a 5 PM show. school. Yet, in contrast to many Netflix telling the story of the birth of Christ Last year, more than 5000 people expe - options, Liberated poses a very telling through brilliant Christmas lights and rienced the Light Show. There’s no question about the sexual landscape of talented live musicians and vocalists. reserved seating, so be sure to arrive at xxx our world and the darkness behind it. The show includes toe-tapping least 30 minutes prior to performance Benjamin Nolot, a Christian docu - Christmas favorites as well a few new time. mentarian, directed Liberated . Within numbers. There will be complimentary Guests should enter the east parking the first few minutes of the movie, refreshments, a children's play area with lot on Mulvane St, between 11th and audiences are confronted with the sad inflatables, and as always – free glow sticks Munson. truth of today's oversexualized cul - for everyone! Overflow parking locations are: tures. Many spring break partiers were TBC is presenting this free event as a • TBC north parking lot, NW corner of interviewed on the beach or on the way gift to the Topeka community. Donations 11th & Mulvane to celebrate the week and were asked will not be accepted. • Lowman Hill Elementary parking about their motives for sex, and the Light Show will be presented Friday areas Please see HOOK-UP page 3 n thru Sunday, December 14 through 16, n Please see LIGHT SHOW page 3 2 • December 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

Life Lessons FromI’ve a Lbeein ttle One BELIEVE rejected much 2018 RETAILER LIST by Jessica S. Hosman over this past year and seen children Which companies made the naughty list this Christmas? Zechariah is a snuggly and lovable kid with behaviors so when it comes to his momma. He runs to extreme that very Have you grown sick and tired of an important battle. Well, secular liberals profit from Christmas while pretending me with excitement when he’s happy; he few would even Jessica Hosman national retail chains bowing to the very in our nation are bent on minimizing it does not exist, according to the group's calls out to me when scared. He cries to try to go near. But small anti-Christmas minority? and even removing any mention of statement. me in pain… the heart pain and wounds I’ve seen those same children over time – If so, then take a good look at the list Christianity from the public square. And Liberty Counsel provides a memoran- inflicted by others, and the physical pain after many months, endless prayers and below, and use it to fig ht back when you no other time of the year reminds people dum to offer guidance regarding publicly when his body is failing or weak. In all of countless tears – begin to transform… do your Christmas shopping! o f Jesus Christ and America's Christian and privately sponsored religious holiday these instances, he runs to me because he once they began believing the truth that The American Family Association and heritage more than the Christmas sea- displays, religious holidays in public belongs. He believes that he’s loved and they are loved. Liberty Council have each released their son," AFA President Tim Wildmon sc hools and the rights of public school knows he won’t find rejection in my What do you believe? annual “Naughty-or-Nice” list that cate- explained. students in the context o f religious holi- arms. Do you believe you’re just going gorizes retailers and how they approach days. For example, publicly sponsored I also work with children every day through the motions of life and no one the Christmas season. nativity scenes on public property are who are just the opposite of Zechariah in really cares? Or do you believe God has a The two organizations reviewed up to constitutional so long as there is a secular many of these ways. Their young little purpose for your life – even today, even in four areas to determine if a company was symbol of the holiday in the general con- lives have been shattered by traumas and your mess – and that you are fiercely "Christmas-friendly" in their advertising: text. Privately sponsored nativity scenes their innocent eyes and hearts tainted by loved? print media (newspaper inserts), broad- or religious symbols are also permissible the stains of this world. Though only in For a moment, imagine your most cast media (radio/television), website on public property that has been opened their first few years of life, at times the treasured possession here on earth. Now and/or personal visits to the store. If a to the general public for expressive activ- pain within them is so great they forget imagine giving that gift to someone who company's ad has references to items Liberty Counsel also monitors cases ity. No secular symbol is necessary. how to be kids and don’t realize they are you know will receive it with joy, take care associated with Christmas (trees, across the U.S. where there is intimida- "Celebrating Christmas is legal in loved or belong. of it, and treasure it just as much as you wreaths, lights, etc.), it was considered as tion by officials and groups to remove public schools and in public venues. In do. Now imagine giving that same gift to an attempt to reach "Christmas" shop- the celebration of Christmas in public the private retail market, consumers can When they feel joy, they try to hide it for fear others will mock. When they’re someone you know who has rejected pers. and private spaces. choose to patronize stores that recognize your love, trampled your heart, abused If a company has items associated These threats include atheist groups Christmas and refuse to buy from those afraid, they run away instead of into the arms of those who are safe. When they you or inflicted great pain. Can you imag - with Christmas, but did not use the word seeking to ban nativity scenes from pub- that pretend it does not exist," said Mat ine it? It’s probably not easy. Yet that’s "Christmas," feel pain, the silent tears may fall yet they then the company is con- lic property, senior living centers that Staver, founder and chairman of Liberty what Christmas is. sidered as censoring "Christmas." try to mask it, faking a front of bravery to prohibit residents from singing Counsel. God gave His most treasured posses - AFA continually updates the list, so Christmas caro try and protect themselves from the vul - ls, public schools that ban More information is available at the sion to those who would, with gratitude, check afa.net for updates. Want to report students from wearing the Christm nerability so often abused in the past. as website, www.lc.org. You can also stay up receive; and those who, with resistance, a company? Send your detailed report to colors of red and green, school officials to date on the su Even so, the same love and compas - bject and participate in would not. [email protected]. who censor religious words from the discussion by visiting the Libert sion I have for my son, though different, y Jesus. "You might ask why we think this is Christmas carols, and retailers which Council Facebook page. is the same. It overflows from my heart for each one of them. Though they run, I A babe. Given to us, so that we too keep trying. Though they yell, I keep lov - could become children. Children who, 2018 listing of top retailers and how they recognize Christmas ing. Though they fight, I keep embracing. regardless of how we’ve behaved in the They may not be “my” children, but they past, can today be transformed by God’s Companies FOR "Christmas" Kmart Dick's Sporting Goods are children; and they do belong. love. But we have to receive it. And to Kroger Kohl’s God looks down and sees all of these receive it, we have to believe. Ace Hardware children. The ones who are warm and We have to believe we are worth it. We Lowe’s Rite Aid have to believe we are accepted. And we AFA Online Store: afa.net L.L. Bean Sears snuggly, and the ones who pretend to be American E hardened and cold. Though their out - have to believe we are loved. Just like agle Outfitters Macy’s Staples Zechariah. Just like the small children I Banana Republic ward actions are different, in God’s eyes, Marshall’s Starbucks they are the same. Children. Loved. work with who fight to believe it every Bass Pro Shops Meijer TJ Maxx Accepted. His. Not just when they are day, but eventually embrace it and are Bath & Body Works Menard's Target endearing. But also when they are run - transformed. It’s a truth that rings clearer Bed Bath & Beyond ning away, yelling, angry and scared. than any Christmas bells that will chime, Michael's Stores and louder than any sleigh bells that will Belk Neiman Marcus Companies AGAINST "Christmas" Especially then. He’s there. Big Lots Similarly, we don’t have to be perfect. ring. May you hear it, embrace it, and be Pier One Imports transformed as you do. Merry Christmas Books-A-Million Best Buy We just have to be His. And even when we QVC.com don’t feel like it, act like it, or believe it – with love. You are accepted. You are loved. Barnes & Noble Cabella's Sam's Club that’s who we are. And you are indeed His. Cracker Barrel Family Dollar Scheel’s Sporting Goods Foot Locker Dillards Super D Drug Dollar Tree Gap Stores Toys R Us Limited Brands HSN.com True Value Hallmark Maurice's Walmart Nordstrom’s Harbor Freight Zappos.com Hobby Lobby Office Depot Home Depot Companies marginal on "Christmas" Office Max Hy-Vee Old Navy Academy S JC Penney ports Petsmart Amazon.com JoAnn Fabrics & Crafts Stein Mart CVS Pharmacy Victoria's Secret Kirklands by Evan Wilt | WNG Dollar General Walgreens

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Facebook.com/metrovoicenews Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______December 2018 • 3 volunteer ministry, so every dollar goes TNO Youth Ministry to reach more at-risk kids directly to serving local children. You can Currently, Shawnee program distributes food lend your financial support in the follow - C5Alive Christmas Luncheon County statistics report sacks at several pick-up ing ways: 759 children are in Foster sites. Secure Online Giving: Visit our website to celebrate with music, games Care, and 554 youth are VBS CLUB: Works at www.topekanorthoutreach.org and homeless. These numbers directly with children to select the second DONATE button, which The monthly C5Alive "POWER other luncheons, stay tuned to the do not reflect the high provide after-school and is reserved for TNO Youth Ministry. Luncheon" will be a Christmas C5Alive facebook page and website: number of children who summertime activities. Checks: Make payable to: TNO Youth Celebration held at www.C5Alive.org Ministry live in neglect and abuse. Shares Bible stories, crafts, fairlawn Plaza Mall, C5Alive is an organi - Mailing Address: TNO Youth Ministry, Topeka Public Schools music, games, service on Dec. 13, from zation founded in 2009, 210 NW Menninger Road, Topeka, KS report over 75% of stu - projects, field trips, home - dedicated to developing 66617, 785-286-1370 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 dents receive free or reduced lunch at work help, snacks and an evening meal p.m. and uniting Christian school. But on the weekends, holidays and each Friday. Teaches social skills, manners Email Address: youth@topekanor - thoutreach.org. Christmas music, Leadership in the com - summer they are at risk of Food & etiquette. games, photos and munity, involving busi - Insecurity/Childhood Hunger. This HYGIENE MINISTRY: Distributes If you are interested in helping this fun will be the order nesses, non-profits and means they may not know where their hygiene kits to area children and schools. ministry with your prayers and tax of the day. churches. next meal will come from. Teaches personal care. deductible financial support, visit The cost to attend In addition to The Topeka North Outreach's (TNO) SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY: www.topekanorthoutreach.org for more monthly “POWER” Youth Ministry provides vital services for Bookbags and school supplies are given information the luncheons is $10 children in our community by reaching away at the start of the new school year. for C5Alive members luncheons held on the out and meeting basic needs such as food, SCHOLARSHIP: Limited assistance for and first-time guests who RSVP, and second Thursday of each month, C5 hygiene, clothing and school supplies. school enrollment, activity fees, and cloth - $12 at the door. Non-members and also hosts periodic business fairs and LIGHT SHOW other guests pay $15. C5 luncheons are other events, including the annual TNO then workd to build a relationship ing needs. continued from page 1 open to the public and every - Topeka Easter Parade and with the child to teach them of their true TNO's Youth Ministry serves children worth and value by mentoring, tutoring • Topeka Public Library parking lot, one is welcome to attend, Family Fun Fest, held on N. from Low Income, Working Parent, Single organizers said. RSVPs and Kansas Avenue and in Garfield and discipling them. TNO's Youth Parent, Foster/Adoptive Parent, NE and SE corner of 11th & Garfield inquiries can be sent to Park on the day before Easter. Ministry shares the love of God and Grandparent Parent, and/or Disabled When guests arrive, traffic attendants [email protected]. C5 members may also encouragement in the following ways: Parent homes. will help them find a parking space or Luncheon meals are high sponsor luncheons and OPERATION BACKPACK: Works to This ministry provides these vital serv - direct them to overflow parking. quality, usually catered by other events as a way to alleviate childhood hunger by providing ices to over 600 children every week. Seating will begin approximately 10 Aboud’s/Engroff’s or other fine promote their organiza - Weekend Food Sacks filled with nutri - TNO's Youth Ministry goal is to raise minutes before performance time. Hunt, Jr. caterers. tions. For more informa - tious, kid-friendly food items that are easy $12,000 in order to reach 50 more children NOTE: Be aware that Light Show is a Lamar Hunt, Jr., will be the featured tion about C5, go to C5Alive.org, for youth to prepare. Sacks are sent home every week during 2019. The yearly cost to concert-style event, with flashing lights facebook.com/C5Alive, or call with school children on Fridays, and the provide these services is approximately and music at a high volume. speaker at the January 10 luncheon. day before a holiday to ensure they have $240 per child, $20 per month. For more information, call 785-234- For more details on these and 785-640-6399. food every day of the week. The summer Topeka North Outreach Inc. is an all- 5545, 8:30 AM-5 PM Monday-Friday. agenda." Yet, Nolot never hid his film making its way to a mainstream buried and rose again from the dead. thoughts on how society has devalued audience via Netflix.” SIN When He rose, He conquered sin and HOOK-UP sex. He said, "Sex means something, Liberated hopes to present the sexual continued from page 1 death. He rose to give you a new heart, continued from page 1 and if it doesn't, then why is adultery a landscape of our culture as it is rather ered from their sins. This is where the new mind and new life. thing? And if it doesn't, then why is than preach about it. Like it or not, The good news of Christmas is truly answers are usually exactly what you'd rape a thing? Treating [sex] with the Christian filmmakers have the right to American version of Christmas loses expect. some of its glitter. It is a statement of good, but you cannot appreciate it reverence or respect it deserves is a way make movies however they want, just until you understand and accept the A recent article came out against the to move past the rape culture that we as any other religious filmmaker has truth to say, sin is the reason for documentary, calling Nolot and his Christmas. If there was no sin, there bad news about your condition. No are currently living in." that same right in the U.S. Not to men - matter how you think of yourself. No team "Christian fundamentalists." The The piece went through Nolot's pre - tion the fact that it’s near impossible to would be no need for a Christmas piece blindsided Nolot, and as such, has Savior. matter how others perceive you. vious documentary about sex-traffick - create a documentary without calling Before God you are a sinner with a spurred controversy around his inten - ing along with his connection to reli - audiences to a greater sense of aware - Sin is an unseen spiritual element tion for his documentary. For instance, that lives in each of our souls. It is an dark and evil heart. When you accept gious institutions such as the ness, no matter what side of the argu - that, you will begin to understand why when he and his team took Liberated to International House of Prayer in ment viewers will take. This is why evil that dwells inside us. This myste - screenings and universities around the rious presence reveals itself with every Jesus was born to be your Savior. Then Kansas City and Exodus Cry, an organ - media discernment is so vital! country and abroad, many viewers With Netflix pushing dangerous subtle lie, burst of anger or gleaming you will behold the glory and wonder ization that was birthed out of prayer to were unhappy with the portrayal of views of sexual promiscuity in many of sign of pride we show. It condemns us of Christmas like never before. help end sex slavery. In addition, a onscreen events because they showed its shows, it’s encouraging to see a before our Creator to eternal death. A prayer for you to pray– “Lord tweet from 2013 on Nolot's was the emptiness in hook-up culture and movie showing the many dangers that This is who we are, but most likely we God, help me to see myself as you see unearthed that states Nolot opposes me. A sinner with a dark and evil one-night-stands. One viewer relayed - homosexual marriage as it contradicts come with it. cannot imagine thinking about our - his distaste, saying Liberated painted selves this way when opening heart. Help me to see how Jesus came God's heart for marriage. to be my Savior from my sin. Oh God, "casual sex as inherently disempower - The article unpacks another person’s Christmas presents, gathering for holi - ing." day dinners or solemnly singing Silent forgive me. Take my life. Change me. negative view of the movie, “It’s a These liberal critics gathered that ‘shrewd’ but alarming strategy… the Night. Be the Lord of my life this Christmas. Nolot and his Liberated team kept their solution offered by the groups behind We generally think of ourselves as In Jesus’ name. Amen.” conservative beliefs about sex before this film is ‘purity culture’ and absti - good people. Not perfect by any marriage quiet in order to "push their nence… It’s very concerning to see this means, but to say evil lives within us Listen to Clint Decker's radio and we are sinners sitting under the broadcast, The Unbreakable Truth, at judgment of God, that does not sound 2:50am & 10:50am on Upper Room very merry. Even so, it is true. Radio, KFGB 97.7FM, Topeka's local The good news of Christmas is that Christian radio station. He can be Jesus came to deliver you from your reached at cdecker@greatawaken - sin. He grew up and suffered, died, was ings.org

4 • December 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Border Agent Goes Public After Media Refuses to Report Caravan Using Kids as ‘Human Shields’ Tw6o yeTars aigop I mso veod tno D enJver.o I ining a Church Community was pursuing the woman who is now my by Malachi Bailey wife. She was starting at Denver After the establishment media Seminary, pursuing a master’s degree in slammed Border Patrol agents for counseling. I was working from home, so defending themselves with tear gas dur - finding work wouldn’t be an issue. I arrived in town on a Sunday, and that ing a confrontation Sunday at the U.S.- night EA and I took off to try the first Mexico border, a Border Patrol agent church on our list. Being new to town, we representative is going pubic to let the ended up driving around for 30 minutes American people know what is really without any luck in finding it. We threw to avoid that temptation; getting involved 3. Invite people into your home. Our happening. up our hands and gave up. in a solid church community is critical for first apartment was tiny—only 600 On Monday, the establishment media The next week I think we ended up any married couple. square feet. But definitely enough room peddled a dubious photograph of a perusing websites, and eventually decided Just last night, we had about 20 people to have a couple over for dinner. woman and her children apparently not to go anywhere. We were 0-2. over to our house for our small group Often, we’d have 10-20 folks over on running from tear gas. The following Sunday we were deter - meeting. After discussing the sermon, we the weekend, too. We found a way to Obviously, the media loved that mined. We drove downtown, and broke into a guys’ group and a girls’ make it work. And we all grew closer kids.” image because it falsely depicts the showed up for our first Sunday service. group. We talked about what’s going on together because of it. Naturally, that wasn’t a focus of any migrants as mainly peaceful women and This particular church was celebrating in our lives and prayed for each other. There are conversations that will hap - mainstream media coverage of the children, despite the fact that the caravan its fifth birthday, and—this being our first One of the guys who has been showing pen in your home that will never occur at event. Even a statement posted on consists of mostly adult men. visit—we sort of felt like we’d shown up up for about a month spoke up. “Last church. Inviting people over provides a In reality, the migrants weren’t peace - Facebook by Department of Homeland in a living room with a bunch of people year was one of the darkest years of our context for them to open up and share ful. They were attacking Border Patrol Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen that we didn’t know as they reminisced over lives,” he said. “I was working nearly 80 their lives with you … and for you to do agents with rocks and bottles. there were children used as “human the past five years. hours a week, and my wife started having the same. It provides a context for you to Hector Garza, vice president of the shields” was treated with evident skepti - The next week we showed up at our serious panic attacks. We’ve grown a lot, not only get to know each other better, National Border Patrol Council, cism by news outlets like The current church—Park Church. About 30 but I would never wish the year we had but also to speak truth to each other. appeared on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Washington Post and The Daily Beast or minutes into the service, I leaned over to upon anyone.” Having people over gives us the oppor - Angle” to explain the situation to host simply ignored by others. EA and said, “I think this is the one.” She But then he said that the past month tunity to live out the things we hear Laura Ingraham. It’s frankly an evil plan by the nodded her head in agreement. had been one of the best months of their taught at church on Sunday. It gives us “(Border Patrol agents) were actually migrants. They used children as shields After the service, we went to the quick lives. “Since we started showing up here, the opportunity to help each other trans - under attack. They were assaulted,” while they assaulted border patrol so the “Introductions Meeting” and learned my wife hasn’t had a panic attack. And as form into the type of people God wants Garza said. media would get a few photographs of more about the church. I enter another year of teaching, I’m us to be. 4. Invite friends to join you. This isn’t surprising information to children fleeing. That Thursday night, we showed up at determined not to let it take me over like Not long it did last year. And I need you guys to call after moving, I started recruiting my anybody with an ounce of common Apparently, the establishment media one of the many small groups happening me out if I stop showing up here.” friends. If you have close friends who are sense, but the establishment media was happy to fall into their trap and try around the city. Now you might be thinking, That able to relocate, ask them to come join wants you to believe that tear gas was to pin wrongdoing on the Border Patrol. The next Sunday, I played bass guitar would never happen to me! And you your community. It’s important to have deployed on innocent women and chil - However, all indications are that it was with the worship band. the migrants who were the abusing chil - The Sunday after that, we greeted folks might be right. But I hope that story close friends around, and it often makes dren. highlights the importance of having oth - building that community that much eas - “These migrants were throwing rocks, dren by intentionally putting them in as they walked in the door and we admin - harm’s way. No children had to be at that istered the elements during Communion. ers around you who know and love ier. they were throwing glass bottles,” Garza you—who will keep you accountable and 5. Do it even when you don’t want to. continued. “Some of our agents were hit confrontation unless they were brought And we haven’t looked back. there. I’m now a music deacon at Park seek your best. We host a small group on Tuesday nights on their heads, their helmets, with these at 7 p.m. And every Tuesday at 4 p.m. I rocks. There were minor injuries.” If the migrants went through the legal Church, and EA is heavily involved with Here are a few tips on getting estab - all things aesthetic. start thinking, ‘Man, I really don’t want to Similar reports of migrants throwing channels to move to the United States, lished in a new church: Two years ago, we had no idea that we have people over tonight. Maybe we rocks to attack Mexican police came out there wouldn’t be a problem. Instead, 1. Dive in and serve. There’s a tendency would end up buying a condo in should cancel.’ And then, every Tuesday last month. they are violent and trying to illegally among church-goers to consume and Denver—that we would love this place night at about 8:30, I start thinking, ‘I’m It gets even worse. Garza also con - enter the country. complain. Meaning, they sit in the pews and feel so committed to it. And joining so glad we did that. My soul is refreshed.’ Contrary to the establishment media’s and listen to the music and the preacher firmed reports of migrants using women a church community has been the driving There will be days when you want to reporting, these aren’t peaceful migrants and then find things to nitpick about. and children as shields on the front line. force in that, without a doubt. quit. To burrow into a hole and isolate “These migrants were using these fleeing violence. As Garza’s interview This is my charge to you: Don’t fall yourself. Resist the urge. Realize that children as human shields as they were with Ingraham made clear, many of the A church community is important into that trap. Get involved. Serve. If you community is hard, but community is launching rocks at our agents. So, they migrants are bringing violence with For some couples, especially when they don’t like something, find a way to good. As Hebrews 13:1-2 says: had no regard for human life,” he said. them and using their children as shields. show up in a new city, it’s easy to go into respectfully bring it up with the leader - “Let brotherly love continue. Do not “They did not care about the other isolation mode and not meet any new ship. And come to the meeting with a neglect to show hospitality to strangers, migrants. They did not care about the – Westernjournal.com people. I want to strongly encourage you solution in mind. for thereby some have entertained angels 2. Show up consistently. Film director unawares.” Woody Allen once said, “Seventy percent 6. Do it with others in mind. We have a of success in life is showing up.” newly-married couple in our small Make church a priority. If you have to group. They first came to our group schedule a flight home a little earlier to about a month before getting married. I make it to church, do it. If you have to still remember their first week back after come home early from camping, do it. If the honeymoon. you’re tired and overwhelmed, go to When we split into groups of guys and church anyway. In fact, go because you’re girls for personal discussion and prayer, I tired and overwhelmed. And if you go to asked this new husband how married life a church where you can’t show up tired was treating him. He answered, “Not and overwhelmed … it might be time to great. We had a huge fight yesterday. switch churches. We’re almost back to normal, but not Hebrews 10:23-25 tells us, “Let us hold quite there yet.” fast the confession of our hope without All the married guys in the group wavering, for he whopromised is faithful. smiled knowingly, and I told him, “I’m And let us consider how to stir up one really glad you’re here, man.” We did our another to love and good works, not best to speak truth into his life and pray neglecting to meet together, as is the habit for him. He left feeling encouraged. of some, but encouraging one another, Philippians 2:4 reminds us, “Let each and all the more as you see the Day draw - of you look not only to his own interests, ing near.” but also to the interests of others.” It’s important that we are reminded of If you’re hosting a small group at your the gospel on a consistent basis—in the house, it’s not primarily about you. It’s songs that we sing, the messages we hear, about the folks showing up every week and the elements we consume. and what they’re struggling with, and lis - So show up. On Sundays. To other tening to them and praying with them. events, too. It’s important. So act like it! It’s not easy, but it’s good Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______December 2018 • 5 of the relationship. The Bible says the him, and figure out what seems fair to borrower is a slave to the lender, and you both. If you’ve already agreed on a there’s a lot of truth in that. certain amount, and the value of the The big question is whether you’ve work is close to what you loaned him, already agreed to pay him for the work. you might discuss the idea of paying Another consideration is how he views back the debt that way. the situation. He may be looking at this But in the future, if someone close to Fix it or buy another? DAVE as just helping a buddy, and he still owes you really needs financial help — and Dear Dave, the money. you’re not enabling bad behavior in the I’m driving a 12-year-old car with Sell personal car to help pay RAMSEY Ask him what his expectations are process — just make the money a gift. 210,000 miles on it. The car needs close business debt? Financial author, before you guys start the job. Just talk to —Dave radio host, television to $2,000 in repairs, and it’s worth Dear Dave, $5,000. I have $40,000 in cash saved, personality, and My husband started his own one-man, motivational speaker $40,000 in investments, and I make small business as a handyman a little less Steps taxpayers can take now to $80,000 a year. I also have $15,000 in than a year ago. He has netted $17,000 in student loan debt, but the only other that time, but the business has about dave says get ready to file their taxes in 2019 thing I owe on is my house. Should I pay $13,000 worth of debt. We’ve always kept personal finances and business sep - By Peggy Beasterfield • Forms 1099 from banks and other to repair the car, or buy something else $100,000 as a handyman in the last year. arate, but what would you think about Owner, Peggy’s Tax and Accounting Service payers and in the $15,000 price range? I’m talking about $100,000 in profit! His us selling one of our paid-for cars to • Forms 1095-A from the Brett prices are higher than most in that line The IRS reminds taxpayers there are help with the business debt? Marketplace for those claiming the of work, but he’s the best. He provides steps they can Robin premium tax credit. Dear Brett, superb quality work, and he’s always take now to Taxpayers should confirm that each Let’s see, if you wrote a $15,000 check Dear Robin, polite, on time, and on schedule. make sure their employer, bank or other payer has a for a newer car and wrote a $15,000 There’s nothing wrong with small If your husband does the research tax filing experi - current mailing address or email check for the student loans, it would beginnings. On top of that, you should and crunches some numbers, I think he ence goes address. Typically, these forms start leave you with $10,000. I wouldn’t buy a always keep your business and personal can dial it in and make a lot more smoothly next arriving by mail – or are available $15,000 car in your situation. I’d buy a finances separate. Aside from the debt, it money than he’s making now. Find that year. Taking online – in January. Check them over $10,000 car. You could probably sell the sounds like he’s off to a good start. sweet spot, and he’ll continue to grow these steps will carefully, and if any of the information old one for around $3,000 if it needs I think you’ll be able to pay off the the business! also help them shown is inaccurate, the taxpayer repairs, combine that with your money debt from your future income. If your —Dave avoid surprises when they file next year. should contact the payer right away for and get a $13,000 car. Then, you could husband started his business less than a To help get people the information a correction. write a check and pay off the student year ago, he has spent that time trying to Spending money in the budget? they need, the IRS just updated a spe - Taxpayers should keep a copy of any loan debt. get things off the ground and working cial page on IRS.gov with steps to take Dear Dave, filed tax return and all supporting doc - With no car payment, no student with very little name recognition. If he’s now for the 2019 tax filing season. We are debt-free except for our home, uments for at least three years. Also, good at what he does, and he continues loan payment, and a good car, you can and we have six months of expenses set Check withholding – do a Paycheck taxpayers using a software product for to work hard and market himself prop - really lean into your budget and saving aside in our emergency fund. Every time Checkup soon the first time may need the adjusted erly, he should be able to double what he money. You’d have no debt except your we do our monthly budget, we set aside Since employees typically only have gross income amount from their 2017 made in the last year. home, and you could rebuild your sav - a small amount of personal spending one or two pay dates left this year, return to properly e-file their 2018 To do that, however, he’s going to ings in a hurry. You’d be in really good money for us both. Do you see anything checking withholding soon is especially return. financial shape in about six months. have to spend some time in accountant important. Because of the many wrong with this? Choose e-file and direct deposit for a Plus, you’d have $15,000 in the bank in mode. He needs to figure out the types changes in the tax law, refunds may be DeAnna faster refund the meantime! of jobs he makes the most money on for different than prior years for some tax - Electronically filing a tax return is —Dave the time he puts into them. I know a guy Dear DeAnna, payers. Some may even owe an unex - the most accurate way to prepare in our area who made more than There’s absolutely nothing wrong with pected tax bill when they file their 2018 and file. Errors delay refunds, and having a little fun money calculated into tax return next year. To avoid these the easiest way to avoid them is to e- your monthly budget when you’re in kind of surprises, taxpayers should do a file. Using tax preparation software good financial shape. The problems Paycheck Checkup to help them is the best and simplest way to file a start when couples don’t agree on these decide if they need to adjust their with - complete and accurate tax return. kinds of things — or worse — when holding or make estimated or more tax The software guides taxpayers they start hiding stuff and lying to each payments now. other about where the money’s going. through the process and does all the Gather documents People either grow together or they math. Combining direct deposit The IRS urges all taxpayers to file a grow apart when they get married. with electronic filing is the fastest complete and accurate tax return by When you start hiding things from your way for a taxpayer to get their making sure they have all the needed refund. With direct deposit, a refund spouse you’re essentially keeping sepa - documents before they file their return. rate lives. 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Christian Revival: This Season, Donald Trump Brings Faith in God Back to the Presidency tims of the horrific and hateful acts of Alex Parker by violence. And we pray for everyone affect - I don’t expect Donald Trump to ed by catastrophic storms and devastating announce a transition into the ministry wildfires that have ravaged communities any time soon. But the man has really in California. Every American heart is turned things around in the aftermath of with those impacted by this terrible Obama, with regard to invoking God and tragedy. … We are all thankful for the MANAGING EDITOR his blessings. incredible prosperity booming all across Barack wasn’t much for it. our land. We thank God for the blessing Lee Watching the President’s Thanksgiving of being American, the joy of spending Hartman message, it’s impossible to ignore his time with loved ones, and the sacrifices [email protected] recognition of a higher power. made by the heroes who keep American Such a thing was — not very long ago safe, strong, and free. Thank you, God ASSISTANT EDITORS — normal. We all know the founders rec - Washington, Jackson, Lincoln, and tive influence the Bible has been for our bless you, and happy Thanksgiving to ognized a deity, but that national faith Wilson–paid tribute to the surpassing Nation, and our national need to study everyone. Nick Hartman goes all the way through American lead - influence of the Bible in our country’s and apply the teachings of the Holy development, as the words of President Scriptures. Dwight Widaman ership. On October 4, 1982, in fact, Now that sounds like a leader. Congress passed Senate Joint Resolution Jackson that the Bible is “the rock on As you’re no doubt aware, the Bushes At the White House turkey pardoning which our Republic rests”; weren’t shy about their faith, George Sr. ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS 165, allowing President Ronald Reagan to ceremony, we saw a similarly reverent declare 1983 the Year of the Bible. Whereas the history of our Nation having spoken at the Southern Baptist (and grateful) Trump: Can you imagine Obama doing that? clearly illustrates the value of voluntarily Convention in 1991 (his son later doing We are now at the beginning of a Lee Hartman The resolution even called the Bible applying the teachings of the Scriptures in the same, via satellite) and George W. national period of Thanksgiving. And as 785-640-6399; [email protected] “the Word of God,” for Pete’s sake: the lives of individuals, families, and soci - being outspokenly Christian. we pause to give thanks for all of the Whereas the Bible, the Word of God, eties; But a lot has happened since W. blessings that we’ve been bestowed, it has made a unique contribution in shap - Whereas this Nation now faces great Trump’s bringin’ it back — along with really has been blessing after blessing after Darcy Childs 785-249-6203 challenges that will test this Nation as it prayer — as evidenced at Thansgiving: [email protected] ing the United States as a distinctive and blessing. We’re all very thankful. And we blessed nation and people; has never been tested before; and From the very beginning of our also pray for those in need, especially our Whereas deeply held religious convic - Whereas that renewing our knowledge nation, Americans have come together to fellow citizens impacted by the devastat - NEWS & FEATURES tions springing from the Holy Scriptures of and faith in God through Holy remember our blessings and give thanks ing wildfires in California, where I just Jessica Hosman, Carolyn Cogswell, John led to the early settlement of our Nation; Scripture can strengthen us as a nation to God. This Thanksgiving, we remember came back. I’ve never seen anything like Potter, Rob Mooney, Phil Boatwright, Marie Whereas Biblical teachings inspired and a people: Now, therefore, be it more than 200,000 brave Americans who it. Probably nobody has. All American Asner, Kharissa Forte, Alan Goforth, Leilani concepts of civil government that are Resolved by the Senate and House of are currently serving overseas. We thank hearts are joined with theirs. Haywood, Dwight Widaman, Lee Hartman contained in our Declaration of Representatives of the United States of God for every patriot who serves our We give thanks for the family, friends, Independence and the constitution of the America in Congress assembled, That the nation in uniform. We also pause to pray neighbors and loved ones who enrich our LAYOUT & DESIGN United States; President is authorized and requested to for all of those who have suffered loss this lives, lift our spirits, and fill our days with Joe Boothe, Lee Hartman, Dwight Widaman Whereas many of our great national designate 1983 as a national “Year of the year, especially survivors and families of leaders–among them Presidents Bible” in recognition of both the forma - the innocent Americans who were vic - -- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Metro Voice is published monthly and serves the communities of Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan and other communities in NE At their peril, liberal elites ignore traditional theological belief Kansas. 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And some of Neil If the cults and ideologies of the 20th century, industrialization and the intel - earth and salvation via man-made Young’s music was partly inspired by the century have taught us anything, it’s that lectual tour de force of Darwin, Nietchze, power. murderer and cult leader Charles the liberal elite ignores the religious Freud, Marx, et al., had sown the seeds of In 1978, for instance, 912 Americans, Manson. impulse at its peril. doubt, which two world wars later were including 215 children, took cyanide- Hence it is important to remember Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______December 2018 • 7 The Other Side of Christmas or How to Have a Merry Christmas this man Simeon told Mary that fall His disciples abandoned him when As he thanked me and ran out George Feliu by and rise of many in Israel would be they came to arrest Him. Peter I knew that God had sent that little boy This past year my wife lost her mother caused by her son. In this story, Mary denied him thrice. The Pharisees lied To remind me just what Christmas is and my children lost a grandmother. is told that her son is going to suffer, about Him. His people rejected him all about Christmas can be a time of loss and sor - and she was going to watch. In this for a murderer, Barabbas. Then his Sir, I want to buy these shoes for my row and thought this might be a help to story, Mary is told that she will suffer people called for Him to be crucified. mama, please all who read it. like no other woman as she watches The Roman soldiers mocked Him, It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are her son die for all of us. stripped Him naked, beat Him, just her size Mt 2:16 – Then Herod, when he saw I was eighteen years old when I sat whipped Him, and finally crucified Could you hurry, sir, daddy says there's that he was mocked of the wise men, was in chapel and listened to the Vice Him. This His mother had to wit - not much time exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew President of our college read those ness. He did it for us, but it was still You see she's been sick for quite a while all the children that were in Bethlehem, very words of scripture you just heard. suffering like no man had ever And I know these shoes would make and in all the coasts thereof, from two He talked of all the suffering and endured. Then while on the cross, as her smile years old and under, according to the time heartache that many of my classmates all the sins of the world were placed And I want her to look beautiful if which he had diligently enquired of the were going through. I did not know on Him, God the Father turned his mama meets Jesus tonight wise men. 17 Then was fulfilled that then that I was about to be greeted back on Him. He suffered hell on the which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, with the other side of Christmas. cross. Remember, there are those suffering saying, 18 In Rama was there a voice My father, a high school dropout, grew in his chair, one of those blue lift chairs. Years after my father went to heaven, I right now more than any other time of heard, lamentation, and weeping, and up on the streets in a divorced home. He He grabbed a wine bottle container full of came upon a book, The Christmas Shoes, year. They may not show it. They hide it, great mourning, Rachel weeping for her was a tough guy even worked for the jelly beans and started eating them to stop based on a true story. (It was a brother but they still hurt and need our love. children, and would not be comforted, mafia running numbers for some time. his hiccups. and sister instead of one boy.) I read it and because they are not. He was loud, mean, cussed and drank We went through the gifts, Mom got wept. In the back was this poem. II. Picture your world without Luke 2: 25 – And, behold, there was a the most like she always did. Then Dad beer though he was no alcoholic. I learned Often on a Christmas morning since man in Jerusalem, whose name was got his gift from my mother. He was like a The Christmas Shoes that my father was incorrigible at the age the death of my father, I lay in bed before Simeon; and the same man was just and little kid that Christmas morn as he NewSong of five. anyone is awake, and I think of all those devout, waiting for the consolation of ripped through the wrapping paper. He He didn’t get saved until late in my teen It was almost Christmas time, there I that are close to me. I picture what my Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. opened a white box. His fingers tapped years, but the damage was done. Before I stood in another line world would be like without them. 26 And it was revealed unto him by the the gift and wept. The frame wasn’t spe - came home for Christmas, he hit a big Tryin' to buy that last gift or two, not My grandmother is in her 80’s. I know Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, cial, you could get it at any $.99 store. The yellow bus twice. He blacked out. The really in the Christmas mood she probably won’t live much longer. Each before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 27 picture probably cost even less, but that doctors discovered he had a brain tumor Standing right in front of me was a lit - Christmas, she puts her tree up and deco - And he came by the Spirit into the tem - picture was special. It was a picture of him the size of a baseball. I can remember tle boy waiting anxiously rates it. She places presents all around it. ple: and when the parents brought in the and my mom on their last date at a coming back from college and joining my Pacing 'round like little boys do Every year, she always places a few gifts for child Jesus, to do for him after the custom Christmas Party. mom as she begged and pleaded with the And in his hands he held a pair of those who no longer are here. I asked my of the law, 28 Then took he him up in his My mom told me later that she had doctors to let him come home for shoes mom who Arlene was. My mom wasn’t arms, and blessed God, and said, 29 Lord, seen that picture at work and hunted it Christmas. His clothes were worn and old, he was the oldest child. She had an older sister now lettest thou thy servant depart in down. Her coworker scrounged to find He was still strong that Christmas, but dirty from head to toe named Arlene who died at the age of six. peace, according to thy word: 30 For mine the original and gave it to her. That act not as strong. I saw frustration in the And when it came his time to pay I have no doubt she does the same for her eyes have seen thy salvation,31 Which meant so much to her and the gift meant menial things he used to be able to do, he I couldn't believe what I heard him say oldest son, Ben who died at the age of 44. thou hast prepared before the face of all more to my father. She blew it up and put could no longer do. We had Christmas She has no choice to picture her world people; 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, in the frame. Sir, I want to buy these shoes for my like normal, but things were about to get without her loved ones. They have died. and the glory of thy people Israel. 33 And That Christmas I watched how he mama, please worse. For some odd reason picturing their Joseph and his mother marvelled at those made peace with those he wronged for so It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are loss reminds me of their worth and helps things which were spoken of him. 34 And That spring, my father went into sur - many years. He must have known his just her size me appreciate them more. Imagine living Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary gery to remove the tumor. We weren’t too time was nearly up. He grew tired, and I Could you hurry, sir, daddy says there's your life taking those close to you for his mother, Behold, this child is set for the sure he would make it out alive. I flew carried him back to his bed. not much time granted and only missing them after they fall and rising again of many in Israel; and back to see him. He pointed to his scalp. A A few weeks later on Monday, I got a You see she's been sick for quite a while pass away. In the Christmas Carol, for a sign which shall be spoken against; scar had replaced the once jet black hair phone call. “Your Dad has two to three And I know these shoes would make Scrooge doesn’t change until he sees he 35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy that he was once so proud of. days to live,” my mother said. I flew out her smile lost it all, and I’m not talking about own soul also,) that the thoughts of many Twenty years ago, Christmas came that Wednesday after chapel. Too late. And I want her to look beautiful if money. hearts may be revealed. once more. It would be his last. I did my As my mother told it, several people mama meets Jesus tonight usual job on Christmas Eve where I sepa - Picture a world without Christ. Every Luke 2:19 – But Mary kept all these from church sat around his bed. He want - He counted pennies for what seemed rated all the gifts by person and readied it man is a sinner. Every man must pay for things, and pondered them in her heart. ed them to sing a “praise song.” They sang like years for Christmas morn. Mom woke and that sin by dying and going to hell. “Blessed Assurance.” He went to heaven Then the cashier said, "son, there's not In these passages we see a different side made coffee and cinnamon rolls. I still Without Christ, we would have a one way during the second verse. They sang the enough here" of Christmas, the other side. On this side remember the smell of Café Bustello fill - ticket to hell with no chance for heaven at third and chorus. He searched his pockets frantically there is no miraculous appearing of ing the house. all. That thought makes me appreciate That was my other side of Christmas. Then he turned and he looked at me angels, there is no singing, there is no wor - I went to their bedroom where my what Christ did for me more. During this time of year, instead of cele - He said mama made Christmas good shipping of the newborn king who came father lay on his deathbed surrounded by brating the coming of Christ, many are at our house III. Be grateful for what you have to save the whole world. There are no stuffed animals I used sleep with as a kid. full of sorrow, anger, and/or depression. I Though most years she just did with - presents. On this side, every baby boy and I lifted him and carried him in my arms One Christmas, my mom got me two hope with these three following thoughts, out every baby girl was slaughtered by a jeal - like a babe. Understand I’m no strong - gifts I didn’t ask for: a CD and a book. I it can help you have a merry Christmas. Tell me Sir, what am I going to do, ous man. In this story, a man knew the man. All that was left of a once strong and thought they were stupid. In fact I was Somehow I've got to buy her these time of his death had come. In this story, proud man was skin and bones. I sat him I. Remember there are those suf- talking to my cousin Susan about it when Christmas shoes I thought she wasn’t listening. I said, “I bet fering at this time. So I laid the money down, I just had to we ask God to always watch over these she got this stuff for free.” She walked in. CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE The highest suicide rate happens help him out incredible, brave Americans as they faith - Tears flowed down her cheeks. I felt very from now to December 31. Why? And I'll never forget the look on his joy. And we give thanks to God, who con - fully defend our nation and as they small. I hurt her with my words. I hurt her Because people hurt most during this face when he said tinues to shed his almighty grace upon defend our home. with my ingratitude. From then on, I time. Christmas is often a reminder of Mama's gonna look so great this magnificent land that we all love so He’s often portrayed by his political never complained about any gift again. the pain of losing a loved one. This very much. We are truly blessed to be opponents as brash, as insensitive, as a Sir, I want to buy these shoes for my We have so much, but we keep our Christmas will be someone’s first Americans. man who surely must think he’s God. But mama, please eyes on what everyone else has. You’ll Christmas without a mom or a dad or This is an incredible time for our coun - he’s brazen enough to unapologetically It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are never be happy with what you have until grandpa or a grandma or aunt or uncle try. Prosperity is soaring all across our acknowledge the existence of a higher just her size you stop looking at what others have. or a brother or a sister or a son or a land. We are especially thankful for the power, immune to protest enough to Could you hurry, sir, daddy says there's Christmas is a time of giving, not receiv - daughter. I have had a bus kid one year men and women who protect our fami - champion prayer, and sufficiently sure in not much time ing, because God gave His only begotten lose a brother and had to deal with it lies and who protect our flag. his faith in God to proclaim it to an audi - You see she's been sick for quite a while Son. If you must focus on others, focus during Christmas. Hey, before this As we gather together this week with ence, a nation, a world. And that’s one And I know these shoes would make on those who are suffering right now. Christmas season is done, you may lose those we love, we share our gratitude to more thing to be grateful for this her smile Open your heart to them and love them. a loved one. Don’t forget that Jesus came all of those who spend this holiday very, Thanksgiving weekend. 2018 may not And I want her to look beautiful if Look at your own life and imagine your to suffer and die for you and me. very far from home, serving in our mili - have been the Year of the Bible, but it’s mama meets Jesus tonight life without ______. Jesus left His home in heaven to be tary overseas. We send our eternal grati - been a year with a man in the White Then you may find it easier to be grate - born in a manger, one of the lowliest of tude to the heroes who keep America safe, House who believes it’s the Good Book. I knew I'd caught a glimpse of heaven's ful for what you have. You may find how places. One of His own betrayed him. strong, proud, prosperous, and free. 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Jim Brickman shares why he loves Christmas Jim Brickman is a man on a mission to reasons that people love music during the to do it, either. For them it was just typical: remain true to himself and the music he holiday season because of the nostalgia. Do “If he wants to do it let him do it.” enjoys providing others. Metro Voice caught I have favorites or new standards or some - MV: How do you know when you have up with the artist by telephone and asked thing? I really am kind of a traditionalist connected with the audience? him about growing up, how he responds to when it comes to songs that are definitive. JB: It’s a gut feeling. Any really good changing audiences and what drives him. Remix? Why bother! When you hear some - entertainer will tell you that you spend a lot Jim Brickman’s Christmas shows seem one other than the original artist, it just of time on stage assessing the feel of the to be some of his most popular, and there begs comparison and you know what’s entire night. Everything goes through my may be a reason as he connects with the coming. New songs don’t create a mood mind: Is it raining outside? Did it not sell music from his youth. the same way the classics do. well and the audience is sparse? These all Brickman returns to the area for “A That’s one of the reasons I don’t tend to contribute to a unique one-night experi - Joyful Christmas” tour, on Monday, do the pop songs in my concerts. I do the ence so one night is not like the other. December 10, 7:30 p.m. in the intimate sur - hymns and my original songs and carols. I Some of it comes back to you not in roundings of The Folly Theater. rarely do White Christmas. I definitely applause, but rather laughter, timing and I MV: This is a busy time of year for you don’t do the Christmas song. They’re over- can always feel it when I think that I may be I would. I just say, “No I don’t feel that way.” share I want it to be a positive thing. The with so many concerts. done. People sing them so earnestly they losing people. If there’s a lull, I’ll change MV: Your motto is Hope, Faith and music reflects that. JB: Yeah, it’s the calm before the storm. don’t know what they’re singing. direction depending on how it is going. I Peace. How have you consciously made MV: Is there still room for faith and the There’s so much is in my head. Deadlines to MV: Why do you think that Christmas try to have a good sense of how long I’ve that a center piece of your music? wonder of creation in today’s world? finish and finalizing what I think I should music remains popular and relevant in a been talking, or playing. It’s a gut feeling. JB: I really believe that it is my role in my JB: I certainly hope so. There is of course. go in the shows. It’s different for each city. holiday that has been so commercialized The audience is the most important thing. life to share positive aspects, life, hope, There’s been lately an empowerment mes - MV: You’ve been to Kansas City several and removed from its original meaning? How it sounds to them is more important promise, with my audience. The music sage in music. Any generation feels there’s a times. Do fans or music lovers look for any- JB: I think because it’s hard to make than how it sounds to me. I’m there to grows out of that. If I have a platform to loss of innocence in the next generation. thing different when it comes to Christmas music really commercial. Music is like the entertain and let people escape and wander music than other areas of the country? art of Christmas that reflects the nostalgia of and laugh and have wonderful emotional JB: I used to think that I had to modify things. There are certain traditions that no moments. It’s about nostalgia and celebra - things based on taste, like if I were playing matter how commercial it gets the true tion and all the things that should be deliv - in LA vs. another place. Honestly, I think meaning remains. You can still visit Santa at ered to the audience. you have to just be who you are and hope the mall and you can still have the tradition - This is the truth: art is not for the artist that what you are doing connects with the al Chrismtas morning you grew up with. any more. Art is for the audience. If it were audience. I do think that the shows for the Anything that evokes an emotional con - all about me, I shouldn’t go out and tour it. most part resonate the best in places that nection to the past stays pure. MV: Do audiences react or enjoy con- are similar to the kinds of environment that MV: When you are a kid your piano certs differently today than when you start- I grew up in. Cleveland and Kansas City are teacher gave up on you. What is one thing ed performing before large numbers of very similar types of towns in they both that helped you continue with your pursuit people? have world class culture. But there is this of music? JB: When it first started with people tak - Midwest sensibility with the weather and JB: My teacher had told my parents I ing video I would look out and see the red work ethic and I relate to that. When I didn’t have the knack for it. But my parents light on the video camera and it was such a come to Kansas City I feel I understand it said to the teacher “we don’t care if he does - distraction. I got it burned into my head. I more than Seattle or Las Vegas. The mind - n’t win any awards or is good. He just loves became self-conscious of what I was saying. set in some cities is not as relatable to me as doing it.” It’s easy to get distracted. If you get indig - the Midwest mindset. I wasn’t after achievement. I really did nant about it people just get mad. It is what MV: When you put on Christmas just love doing it. It wasn’t so much that I it is. I don’t fight it. music, do you go back to the classics of the cared about whether I was at a level or place MV: The Folly Theater is a more inti- 50s and 60s or maybe the Christmas songs it was more like I didn’t feel it was hard. My mate setting for music lovers. What’s the you heard your parents playing ? parents never pushed me to practice. They perfect size for an audience that allows you JB: Definitely nostalgia. That’s one of the never completely understood why I wanted to feel you are in touch? How is it different than playing with the Kansas City Symphony which you have done numer- ous times before? JB: Because of the presentation of my show it tends to be a more touchy feely, cozy familial vibe to it. People do lose them - selves in it. I’ve been careful not to try and build it up to a big show in the background with all the technical stuff. It takes it out of the intimacy. The simplicity. MV: You’ve said you’ve always been a songwriter first. How does that inform your shows—having that ability to actually write what you perform? It is more intu- itive? JB: There’s a fine line before me telling stories about myself and me telling stories that are relatable. Most of what I’m talking about are things that bridge a gap. MV: Do you feel pressure to change? JB: So much of the time you’re around people telling you what to do to be hip or trendy or successful. If you don’t stay the course of “this is what I do and this is why and this is who I am and its’ my mission” then you might lose your core values. You can never take that away from someone who remains true. People may not sub - scribe to what I do. If I wanted to rock out Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______December 2018 • 9 wrapped up in wanting everything to be perfect at Christmas. Much like a wed - ding, if you are not careful you can get so Celebrate Christmas stressed out over every detail that you miss in Auburn Dec. 8 out on enjoying the celebration. Striving It’s everybody’s favorite movie, but for perfection in your gift giving, decora - how many have seen it on the big tions and events can leave you frustrated screen? Well, now’s your chance! On Christmas can be a very stressful time. and exhausted. Saturday, December 15, the Historic It is a frenzied season full of expectations 5. Ask For Help - If you feel overwhelmed Jayhawk Theatre, in association with and obligations. Decorations need to be with all that you have to do ask others to Keith the Critic, will be screening the put up, baking has to be done, presents help you. Being a martyr will not make ever-popular holiday classic, “It’s A have to be purchased and relatives must be your holiday better. Let the people who Wonderful Life,” starring Jimmy Stewart visited. It is quite possible that in a season care about you know that your stress level and Donna Reed. The showing begins where you should experience peace and is too high and ask for their assistance to at 7:00, with doors open at 6:00. joy you may miss out on all of it. Here are get everything done. While many see this movie on TV ten steps you can take to manage your 6. Practice moderation in activities - You every year, seeing it on the big screen in stress this Christmas season. It’s Christmas season again …already! simply cannot attend every party or event. a darkened theatre can be so much Can you believe it? It’s Christmas sea - Abraham’s descendants under a 1. Establish your priorities - This is the time You need to say "no" to those activities that more enjoyable! Also, the Celtic Fox will son again…already. variety of kings– Check. when we celebrate the birth of the Savior you can't fit into your schedule. There be selling drinks and Hazel Hill will be It seems like I just reseeded and fertil - · Sent angels to Joseph and Mary of the world. Whatever else may beckon must be enough time for relaxation and selling their famous chocolates at the ized the yard yesterday. That was almost – Check. for your attention the most important rest. Don't overdo anything (even the KandyNook. 3 months ago! It’s Christmas season Then suddenly He realizes…It’s thing is the spiritual. Luke 2:10-11 tells us, good stuff) and realize that you can't do Tickets are $10.00 at the door, or in again…already! Christmas season…already! I’ve got to "But the angel said, 'Don't be afraid! I have everything. advance at www.jayhawktheatre.org. I heard some weatherman say that get Jesus down there and throw My good news for you, which will make Ticket sales benefit The Jayhawk 7. Maintain your perspective - The reality is we’ve already had more days of snow this redemption plan into full gear! everyone happy. This very day in King Theatre, Keith the Critic and The Rescue that the Christmas season lasts a fairly year than we had all of last winter. I don’t Okay, it didn’t happen quite like that, David's hometown a Savior was born for Mission. A sellout is expected, so get short time and then life returns to normal. know if that’s correct or not, but one but I hope you get my point here. you. He is Christ the Lord.'" your tickets early. The extra stress you are experiencing is thing I know for sure…It’s Christmas The Christmas event that we cele - Because of Jesus our imperfection can not unending and will pass sooner than season again…already! brate, the incarnation of Jesus as an be replaced with Christ's perfection, we you realize. Certain challenging situations I’m not really ready to get the infant child, was no afterthought. It was can be forgiven and begin a relationship Christmas really is. Wrap up your brought on by family or finances will only Christmas tree up, get out the Christmas not a single isolated event. It was part of with God. We can know inner peace, joy Christmas season at a Christmas Eve serv - be for this brief season and then life decorations, wrap presents…but it does - a redemptive plan that kicked in when greater than mere happiness and learn to ice and you will truly experience a less returns to normal. n’t really matter because…It’s Christmas Adam and Eve improperly ate that fruit love others as Christ loves us. stress Christmas. season again…already! from a restricted tree. They intentionally We can have hope knowing God has a 8. Continue healthy habits - Your schedule I wonder if God ever thought that sort refused to obey God. They sinned. purpose and plan for our lives. All of this can get pretty jumbled during the holi - of thing. You know…up there in His From that point forward, all of history is because Jesus was born. days. It is easy to let certain positive habits heavenly city…sitting in His favorite was directed to the arrival of Jesus to His slip away. Exercising is a proven stress 2. Have realistic expectations - We all want orange Lazy Boy…feet propped up in parents, Mary and Joseph, in that nonde - reducer and should be done consistently the season to be filled with happiness but front of the fireplace…going over His script stable. That remarkable history throughout the Christmas season. Getting the reality is that may not be possible. checklist: event was the foundational formation enough sleep is crucial to looking and feel - There are factors beyond our control that · Creation in 6 days – Check. for the even more monumental passion ing your best. As tempting as it is, don't can negatively impact any Christmas cele - · Disciplined Adam, Eve, & Satan for events at the conclusion of Jesus’ min - overdue it with too much eating or drink - bration. Job loss, health issues, family throwing creation into chaos – Check. istry on earth. All of history pivots on the ing. problems do not disappear because it is · Fixed problem after Cain killed his fulcrum of that redemption action. Christmas. Be prepared that things may 9. Have some fun - Make sure to have time brother – Check. And now we find ourselves moving not turn out exactly the way you want or for the things you truly enjoy at · Got Noah started on ark – Check. toward history’s coming climactic event: Christmas. Do the fun stuff this season expect. More important than living in KANSAS is · Opened up the rain spigots, erupted the victorious return of Jesus. provides. Whether that is a favorite holi - 3. Keep spending under control - Establish- where you will live forever. Just as you would fountains from the deep, move all the Yes, it’s Christmas season again… day movie, special tree lighting, feeding ing a budget for Christmas is crucial to look at a map of KANSAS to find your way, so landmasses and reconfigure the sur- already. But that serves primarily as a the homeless or trip to the city those activ - managing stress. Knowing how much you you must look at the Bible to find your way to face of the earth with a flood – Check. reminder that before we know it, the sea - ities should be highlights of your can afford and sticking to your budget will heaven. The Bible says, “Narrow is the way, · Selected Abraham to begin a new son will change into the King’s glorious Christmas season. which leadeth unto life, and few there be that line-age of holiness – Check. arrival with His army of angels. make your holiday a whole lot better. 10. Remember the reason - find it.” (Matt. 7:14). Jesus said, “I am the way, · Picked Moses to perform great One of these days, maybe soon, we’ll Spend only what you have saved for buy - After all the par - the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the miracles and lead Israel out of be thinking: It’s Glory day…already! ing presents and avoid using credit cards. ties, shopping and events Christmas is the Father, but by me.” (Jn. 14:6). Jesus is the Egypt – Check What a great season that will be. In the end Christmas is about relation - celebration of the birth of Jesus. His teach - only way to Heaven and He gave these direc - · Appointed David as king – Check. – Steve Seehorn, Minister at Rolling ships and memories not material things. ings and His example are what we should tions on getting there. follow. Showing God's love to others, serv - · Patiently extend loving grace to HIlls Christian Church 4. Guard against perfectionism - Even peo - 1. Realize you are a sinner. Everyone ing those in need and giving gifts is what starts the same place spiritually. “For all have ple who are not perfectionists can get sinned and come short of the glory of god.” (Rom. 3:23). Sin’s penalty keeps you out of Heaven and condemns you to Hell, separat - ing you from God. Romans 6:23 says, “The wages of sin is death.” Sin brings both physi - cal & spiritual death. “And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.” (Rev. 20:14). 2. Realize Jesus paid the penalty. Jesus Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection provid - ed a way for you to go to heaven and restore your relationship with God. “But God com - mendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Rom. 5:8). Since Jesus, God’s Son, was the only One who could pay for our sin, He is the only Way to Heaven. 3. Repent of your sin and receive Jesus as your Savior. In order to go to Heaven from KANSAS, or anywhere else, you must accept Christ by calling on Him in prayer. He tells us in Romans 10:13, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Use the following prayer, or one similar to it, to receive Him now: Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe that you died and rose again for me. Please forgive me of my sin, become Lord of my life, and take me to heaven when I die. I am trusting you completely, and in nothing I can do. Thank you Jesus! Amen. 10 • December 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

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And[erson’s goÉal isÄ to| crweatet a hiçgh-q ua`l - xÅÉÜ|xá?XäxÇàá?9 Z|yà \wxtá4 ity product in every handcrafted batch Check Out Some of the Upcoming Holiday Events & Activities Downtown! of popcorn, and provide it to you with While you’re making your way unmatched customer service. Faith and “IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE” - Dec. 15, 7pm. around the downtown area, check out Jayhawk Theatre. $10. Celtic Fox will be family is the driving force behind this all of the new things to look at on amazing company. In fact, their family selling drinks and Hazel Hill will be selling both sides of the street - there are lots their fabulous chocolates. For info: jay - motto has always been, and will always of new features! And watch for these hawktheatre.com be, "Thanks Be To God!" downtown events and opportunities owned and operated business since during the holiday season: Along with daughters Aleigha and THE NUTCRACKER - Dec. 15, 7pm & Dec. 1929. Current owner Steve Lowry Emily, they produce, package and attributes their longevity to the SLIDERDAYS – Every third Saturday 12- 16, 1pm. TPAC. Kansas Ballet & Topeka emphasis they place on their cus - 1pm, Jayhawk Theatre, 720 SW Jackson. Symphony. Tickets starting at $18 tomer service approach. Their goal is Join us for Line Dancing! Cost: Free-will Children, $28 Adults at TPAC Box Office or info: 785-235- 1834 at Ticketmaster: your complete satisfaction, and it is donation! 50% of your donation goes to the renovation of the Jayhawk Theatre. http://bit.ly/KansasBallet2018 evident in each step of the sales A BIG BAND CHRISTMAS AT JAYHAWK process, including installation and THEATRE – Dec. 8, 7pm, 720 SW Jackson follow-up of all new flooring. WINTERFEST TOPEKA 2018 – Dec. 1, 8 St. Christmas music with 785 Big Band They even offer a 30-day satisfac - &15, 10am-2pm, Downtown, 700 block of and Topeka Swing Dance. Beginner dance tion guarantee, and will remove and Kansas Ave. comes alive with winter holi - lesson from 7 to 7:30. Gen. Adm. replace any flooring they install with - day fun for this special event. Find Santa Advanced: $18. At the Door: $22. Stocking & other holiday characters, take a horse & in 30 days for whatever reason if the Stuffer VIP: $50. 785-845-3464, www.jay - carriage ride, take a selfie with a reindeer, hawktheatre.org. customer is not satisfied. market the popcorn. With about enjoy carolers, ice sculptures and get some Flooring they sell includes carpet, holiday shopping done at some of your twenty flavors to choose from, you’ll T'WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS - vinyl, tile, hardwood and luxury find a little bit of heaven in every bag. favorite Downtown Topeka businesses. vinyl. Popular brands sold at Stearns Dec. 14, Doors open at 7pm. Jayhawk Theatre. Roger Ortega will be performing in TALK ABOUT TOPEKA LIVE AT TPAC – Dec. 18 include Shaw and Mohawk. Steve There are so many other unique the Jayhawk Theatre, along with dynamic & 19, 6:30pm. Topeka’s own Chris Schultz specializes in complete, customized shops downtown, you won’t believe guests Skinny Hendrix, Oceanside Hotels, showcases the best of Top City, a community service for everyone who comes in. it! Don’t stop with this incomplete Shah Trevon Payne, Marcus “Suavecito” social media production celebrating the peo - Call him at 785-232-0381 or stop by list! There’s plenty more to discover Sanders, and more. $15 in advance, $20 ple, places, events and ideas that make for more information. in Downtown Topeka this holiday at door. Refreshments will be available. For Topeka a great place to call home. Guests season! info: jayhawktheatre.com are encouraged to put down their cell phones A little bit of Heaven and engage with fellow locals in talks to Bring a friend, or the family, and uplift & enrich Topeka’s quality of life. Working side-by-side at Cashmere re-discover the joy of shopping Attendees will participate as members of the Gourmet Popcorn, Bill and Angie downtown! live studio audience. It’s an evening of fun and community celebration that records our FREE SANTA PICTURES – Dec. 1, 8 & 15, community narrative. Attendees participate 12:00-12:45pm, Wolfe’s Camera Shop. after the show by sharing our video content Come by the next day and pick up a free of their favorite guests as the individual 8x10 of your visit with Santa. interviews are released on Talk About Topeka’s media channels to large local audi - SWING DANCE LESSONS – Dec. 6 & 13, 7- ences. 8:30pm, Jayhawk Theatre, 720 Jackson. Topeka Swing Dance will present swing dance lessons in the Main Theatre. On Dec. 6, dancers will learn or practice The Shim Sham. The Dec. 13 class will be a “Beginner Grab Bag” lesson. Tickets $5cash at the door. No partner or prior dance experience needed. Wear shoes that will allow you to slide. All ages are invited For Br eakfast and Lu nch it’ s... BALLET MIDWEST PRESENTS THE NUT - CRACKER - Dec. 7, 7:30pm, Dec. 8, 1:30pm & 7:30pm, Dec. 9, 1:30pm. TPAC. Tickets at TPAC Box Office or at Ticketmaster

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Dec. 6, 11:30am-2pm. Great Overland Station. Uniquely elegant luncheons served by our very own costumed Harvey Girls who enjoy sharing their knowledge of Fred Harvey and the historical Harvey Houses. Following lunch, a docent in authentic Santa Fe ticket agent uniform gives a guided tour of the Great Overland Station. Cost $23.50. Reservations required by Dec. 2. greatoverlandstation.com; 785-232-5533 or [email protected] LIVE NATIVITY - Dec. 8, 5:30pm. Grantville United Methodist Church, 3724 South Street. For info: 785-246-3621 or grantvilleksumc.org CHILDREN’S SHOPPING SPREE – Dec. 8, 10am-2pm, Garfield Shelter House. All gifts $10 & under. Volunteers help children select gifts for loved ones & gift-wrap. BEDTIME STORY WITH SANTA – Dec. 13, 7-8pm, Shawnee North Community Ctr. Milk and cookies will be served. Preregistration required at parks.snco.us. Adm: $2 CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE - Dec. 24, 6pm, Rolling Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW Hiawatha Place. SAFE STREETS COALITION MEET - ING – First Wed. of the month, 11:45am- 1pm. Great Overland Station. For info and to order lunch: 266-4606 or jwil - [email protected] SENIOR FIT & FUN PROGRAM - Ed Popkess every Mon., Wed., & Fri., 1:30pm, Rolling Hills Christian Church, 785-286-0601 Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______December 2018 • 13 inside, turn left & walk the ramp to the library, then left recently named one of the "Best Small Towns in Kansas The Area’s Most Complete Guide to the Family-Friendly Events You Want to See! to elevator. Push [B] for fellowship hall 785-249-3258. . by Kansas Magazine readers. Christmas Vespers at SHEPHERDS CENTER HHHS WALKING GROUP - meets 2pm Dec. 2. 785-887-6148. lecomptonkansas.com 2nd & 4th Thur, 9:30-11 at HHHS, 21st & Belle.Entrance TARC’s WINTER WONDERLAND – Nov. 21-Dec. 31, 6- for walkers is on WEST side. To walk a shelter dog call 10pm. Lake Shawnee, 3435 SE East Edge Rd. View daz - Kelsey: 233-7325. zling holiday light displays, featuring one million lights, the events NOTO MARKET ON FIRST FRIDAYS – NOTO arts district. while winding through a 2-mile scenic drive. Advanced Arts, antiques, fine crafts, flea market Tickets are available: TARC, 2701 SW Randolph, for $7.00. $10.00 at the gate suggested donation. SAVING DEATH ROW DOGS ADOPTION BOOTH - Every 785.506-8720 Sat., 11am - 2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker. Some Sat. adoption booths are held at PetSmart, 2020 SW OLD TIME HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS – Nov. 30; Dec. 1, 7 & Westport Dr. Updates at savingdeathrowdogs.com 8, 6pm - 9:30pm, Old Prairie Town, 124 NW Fillmore St. An elegant buffet will be served from the dining room of FREE LISTINGS! E-mail your events to: [email protected]; mail to SLIDERDAYS – 12-1pm, Jayhawk Theatre, 720 SW the Mansion to be eaten by candlelight in the reception Jackson. Join us every third Saturday for Line Dancing!! room. Live music, tour the Mansion, hot cider and cook - Metro Voice, P.O. 5724, Topeka, KS 66605; fax to 785-235-3340 or enter online at metrovoicenews.com Cost: Free-will donation!! 50% of your donation will be ies by the fire in the cabin and hot fudge sundaes in the Get your event in Highlighted in Blue in print, our online calendar and promoted in social media for only $29! applied to the renovation of the Jayhawk Theatre. Potwin Drug Store. $35 per person. Dinner served at TOPEKA FOLK DANCERS CLASSES - Sundays, 2-4pm, 6:30pm. Reservations: 785-251-6993 2421 SE California. Call 266-4979. Methodist Church, 7433 SW 29th St. $7 adult, $3 child. 2637 SE 41st St. Dances from 20 countries. No partners HARVESTER’S MOBILE FOOD PANTRY – Dec. 1, 9-11am, cCONCERTS aleFREE WEEKLY COMMnUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFdAST – Regular & vegaetarian chili, and cinnamr on rolls will be or experience necessary. No fee. 215-0968. Free Methodist Church, 3450 SE Indiana Ave. Free for TOPEKA ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM - F irst Sat. of ea. Sundays at 10am sharp, at Oakland Church of the served. Tickets will be sold to allow the holder to choose SQUARE DANCE LESSONS - Saturdays starting families in need of emergency food assistance. month, 3-5pm, Potwin Presbyterian Church (enter Nazarene: 900 block of NE Oakland, followed by church someone to receive a pie-in-the-face. A special auction September 15th, 10:30am to 12:30pm, Fellowship Hall [email protected]; 785-266-6610 south door), 400 S.W. Washburn: 286-0227 services at 10:45am with Pastor John Menkveld - which will be held to plaster the pastor with a pie. of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st Street. [email protected], 785-478-3697 TOPEKA CHRISTMAS VILLAGE – Dec. 1 & 2, 8 & 9, 15 & [email protected] . is in turn followed at noon by The Hope House FREE Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Dancers come join 16, 22 & 23 at Forest Park, 3158 SE 10th St. Opening for THE BERRYTON PICKERS - First Sat. of ea. month, 7- Community Food & Clothing Banks. LIVE NATIVITY - Dec. 8, 5:30pm. Grantville United in FREE dance lessons lead by a certified caller of 20+ our first year of business, a shopping celebration of the 9pm, Berryton Baptist Church. Bring snacks, have fun! FIRST WEDNESDAY WESLEY CAFE – First Wed., Methodist Church, 3724 South Street. For info: 785-246- years. Questions: 272-2620. season with events the first four weekends of 3621 or grantvilleksumc.org GRAND O’ OPRY - 2nd & 4th Saturday, 6:30PM-pre- 6:15pm, Susanna Wesley UMC, 7433 SW 29th. A wor - TOPEKA FOLK DANCERS CLASSES - Sundays, 2-4pm, December. Crafts, food, entertainment, Santa visits and show, 7PM showtime, Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, 301 ship service will follow at 7:00. 785-478-3697 or COOKIE AND CANDY CAFE - Dec. 8, 9-3pm. Lowman 2637 SE 41st St. Dances from 20 countries. No partners more. Send an e-mail to [email protected] S Hickory, Ottawa KS. Ph. 785-214-0013 www.swumc.org/wesley-cafe-sign-up1.html . United Methodist Church, 4101 SW 15th. Cookies $6.50 or experience necessary. No fee. 215-0968. for an information packet. per pound and candy $8 per pound. Free coffee and tea. KANSAS PRAIRIE PICKERS – Fourth Sun. ea. Month, FIRST SATURDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET – 7:30 AM - HEALTHY STEPS MONTHLY MEETUP – Mar. 6 – Dec. 4, KANSA PRAIRIE ANNUAL QUILT SHOW & HOLIDAY OPEN 1pm, Auburn Commu-nity Center. Foot-stomping, hand- 10:00 AM, Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church, CRAFT AND BAKE SALE - Dec. 8, 9-4pm. Oakland West Ridge Mall.Mall walking; log each time you walk – HOUSE - Dec. 1, 9am - 2 pm, Oskaloosa Middle School clapping tunes. Concessions available 6020 SE 44th United Methodist, 801 NE Chester Ave. Cinnamon rolls at the kiosk near the lower level, northwest mall library, 404 Park St., Oskaloosa Ks. Includes a boutique “WHY NOT WEDNESDAY” - every Wednesday 6:10 - and coffee available for breakfast, and hot dogs and entrance. Each visit gives you another entry into month - of homemade items from the quilters. Admission is free. SPECKS SUNDAY FUNDAY JAM - Every Sunday 7-11pm, chips available for lunch. Craft vendors may purchase ly prize drawings. Monthly Meetups 9-10am, First Drawing for two garden quilts. Specks Bar and Grill, 21st and Mission. Musicians / 7:30pm from Sep 5 through December 5, Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church, 7433 SW 29th St. For one or more 6-foot tables for $25 each. For info: 785- Tuesday of every month - special speakers, free blood BREAKFAST WITH SANTA – Dec. 1, 8-11am, VFW at 3110 Bands of all ages and genres welcome! Family Friendly 969-9804 pressure checks and prize drawings. Mall Walking and Dog Friendly when held outside. Food available. children three years through 6th grade (as of Sep 1). SW Huntoon St. Pancakes, sausage, fruit, milk or juice, Explore the Bible, cooking, games, missions, art, sci - SWEET SHOPPE AND CRAFT SALE – Dec. 8, 9-3pm. hours:Mon-Sat 7am. - 9pm; Sun 11am - 6pm coffee and water. 0-2: Free; 3-13: $5; 14 & older: $8. MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER – Dec. 7, 7:30pm, ence, storytelling/drama. Free program. Children can join Highland Park United Methodist, 2914 SE Michigan. TOPEKA ACAPELLA UNLIMITED AUDITIONS – Any Get professional photo with Santa, decorate cookies Expocentre. at any time during the session. hot meal at 5:30. 478- Cookies by the pound, candy, crafts and more. Monday 7pm, at Seaman Community Church, Fellowship with Mrs. Claus, write a letter to The North Pole, holiday FOR KING & COUNTRY AND ZACH WILLIAMS - Dec. 21, 3697 [email protected]. TBC CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW - Dec. 14, at 6, 7, 8 & Hall, 2036 NW Taylor. More female singers are needed to story time, Christmas music. davidgeorge@learnplay - 7pm. Sprint Center. “Little Drummer Boy — The SEVENTH ANNUAL NATIVITIES AND NOELS - Nov. 30 - 9pm; and Dec. 15 & 16 at 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9pm, Topeka sing four part acapella harmonies. Come be our guest grow.org, 785-272-5051 Christmas Tour.” $28.50 to $78.50. (913) 451-8850 or Dec. 1, 10am-9pm, Dec. 2, 3-7pm. Topeka Stake Center Bible Church, indoors at 1135 SW College Ave. Free light any Monday night. Topeka Acapella Unlimited is a HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW – Dec. 1, 9am-3pm, Crestview (888) 929-7849 or visit www.life885.com. of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2401 & sound show, hot cocoa bar, children’s play area, Chapter of Sweet Adelines, International. Call Cindy Community Ctr, 4801 SW Shunga Dr. 50 booths filled WINTER JAM 2019 - Jan. 26, 6pm. Sprint Center. $15. SW Kingsrow Rd. Vocal and instrumental Christmas photo opps, glow sticks for all! No reserved seating, so Patton at 785-640-7403 for more information. with handmade crafts and baked goods. Newsboys United; Danny Gokey; Rend Collective; music. For info: 785-554-8068 be sure to arrive 30 minutes prior to performance time. DEC. CYCLING EVENTS – Various cycle rides are offered POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE – Fri-Sat-Sun in Dec., Mandisa; Ledger; Hollyn. For info: jamtour.com CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - Dec. 1, 9-1pm. Crestview United 234-5545, DiscoverTBC.com/light. by Kansas Cyclist. For details: www.kansascyclist.com/ plus other days near Christmas, Midland Railway, 1515 Methodist, 2245 Eveningside Dr. Lunch served from CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - Dec. 16, 11am. DEC. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES – Outdoor events & activi - High Street, Baldwin City, KS. A magical one-hour trip to SPECIAL CHURCH EVENTS 11:00-1pm. Homemade craft items, home baked goods, Perry United Methodist Church. A Birthday Party For ties in Kansas. www.getoutdoorskansas.org/calendar the North Pole. Once on board, your car hosts punch Silent Auction items, and Cookie Walk. Jesus will follow the service. Everyone welcome. 150 CHRISTMAS TREES & ORNAMENT DISPLAY – Nov. your golden ticket before hot chocolate and a delicious SENIOR FIT & FUN PROGRAM - every Mon., Wed., & cookie are served by dancing chefs. Passengers then Fri., 1:30pm, Rolling Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW ‘CLOSET DIARIES’ DINNER THEATRE - Dec. 7-8, CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE - Dec. 24, 6pm, Rolling Hills 1-Jan. 1, 10am-4pm Mon-Sat. & 1-5pm Sun. at 6:30pm. Faith Temple Church, 1162 SW Lincoln. $15 Christian Church, 4530 NW Hiawatha Place. Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson, Lecompton. read along with the classic children’s book, The Polar Hiawatha Place (US Hwy 75 & NW 46th St.) 785-286- Express, by Chris Van Allsburg. Santa and his helpers 0601 or [email protected] adults, $25 couples, $10 ages 13-18. For tickets or info: CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES - Dec. 24, at 4:00pm, First Over 150 Christmas Trees decorated in antique, 785-235-1834 Victorian, vintage and theme décor – including turn of board the train to greet passengers and each guest is SPIRITUAL PAUSE - Every Wed., 12-12:30pm, Carole Southern Baptist Ch., 19th & Gage given the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell. COOKIE WALK - Dec. 8, 8-11am. Wanamaker Woods the century and WW II era decorations, a barb-wire tree Chapel at Washburn Univ. Informal worship service. CHRISTMAS AT THE HOUSE – Dec. 24, 7pm, The House and feather trees. Also tour Constitution Hall, a During the trip, characters on each car lead passengers 785-233-1844 Church of the Nazarene, 3501 SW Wanamaker. $6 per of The Lord Church, 2531 SE Wittenberg Rd. An evening in caroling and onboard entertainment. Arrive 45 min - pound. National Landmark. Lecompton is the "Birthplace of the HARVESTER'S PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - every of Christmas music that celebrates the Savior's birth Civil War, Where Slavery Began to Die.' Lecompton was utes before listed departure time. $45 Adult, $40 Child. second Sat., takes place at Christian Lord Ministries, CHILI FEED – Dec. 8, 5-7pm, Susanna Wesley United featuring Gideon. Come celebrate the true meaning of For info: MidlandRailway.org Christmas. 785-266-5683 SEMINARS & CONFERENCES MEDICARE MONDAYS – First Mon. of ea. month, 1- 3pm. Topeka/Sh. Co. Public Library (Auditorium) 1515 SW 10th. Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging and Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas offers Senior health insurance counseling. For info: 580-4545 or [email protected] MEDICARE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR – Dec. 4 & 18; 2pm. Learn the basics of Medicare and all its options. Seminars are designed for those becoming eligible for Medicare and those considering making a change. Seminar will be held at the Heart Center at 929 SW Mulvane. For info or to sign up: centuryinsuranceagen - cyks.com or 270-4593 or [email protected]. Snacks & beverages provided. FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS SHEPHERDS CENTER PICKLEBALL GROUP - plays Mon. & Wed. Mon. at Countryside UMC, 32nd & Burlingame, from 3-5. Park on the NORTH side & use the furthest WEST door. Follow the hallway to gym. On Wed. at First Baptist, 30th & MacVicar, from 1-3. Park on the WEST side. Gym is right inside the doors. SENIOR STRETCHING EXERCISES – each Mon., Wed., Fri.; 9:30-10:15am, Seaman Community Church, 2036 NW Taylor St. Enter on the east side of Fellowship Hall. No charge. 785-354-8777 or 785-213-6016 SAFE STREETS COALITION MEETING – First Wed. of the month, 11:45am-1pm. Great Overland Station. For info: 266-4606 or [email protected] LIBRARY’S LEARN & PLAY BUS - Every Tuesday 1- 3pm, Auburn Community Center. SENIORS NUTRITIONAL LUNCH – Weekdays, except holidays, at noon at Auburn Civic Center, 1020 N. Washington Street. Minimal cost per person. Reservations/cancellations required 24 hours in advance by calling Meals on Wheels of Jefferson & Shawnee Co. at 295-3980. Each meal includes 1% milk & sugar-free items for diabetics. 215- 0064. SHAWNEE SWINGERS SQUARE DANCE LESSONS - Wednesday's, 7pm, Croco Hall, 6115 SE Hwy 40, Tecumseh. Call 785-845-2357. (1st two lessons free) COUNTRY AND BALLROOM DANCING - Thursdays 6- 9pm. Croco Hall. Info: Edwina 379-9538 or 478-4760. SHEPHERDS CENTER LINE DANCING GROUP - meets 2nd & 4th Thur, 2-4 at First UMC, 6th & Topeka. Park on the WEST side & use the WEST door. Immediately 14 • December 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice surban@aldersgatevil - free of charge but donations of winter wear acces - Cookies and cocoa with Santa. Free photos and each of high intensity, action packed, skit mania, worship lage.org sories and nonperishable foods accepted. child will receive a gift. For info: 785-221-2574 music all centered around the word of God for 45 min - ANNUAL SOUP WITH MERRY CHRISTMAS CITY MARKET - Dec. 8-9, 10-3pm. NITRO ARENACROSS - Dec. 28 & 29. Kansas utes. A free family worship event. For info: Emily Moore, SANTA - Dec. 7, 4:30- George J. Perry Memorial Armory, 110 S 5th, St. Marys. Expocentre 272-6322 or [email protected]. 7pm. Perry American A BIG BAND CHRISTMAS AT JAYHAWK THEATRE – Dec. LADIES' SMALL GROUP – Every Sun., 6pm, Bethel Legion. Homemade pota - 8, 7pm, 720 SW Jackson St. Christmas music with Baptist Church, 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Studying the to soup, chicken & noodle 785 Big Band and Topeka Swing Dance. Beginner MEETINGS & CLASSES book of Esther, using the DVD series "It's Tough Being soup, and chili with all dance lesson from 7 to 7:30. Gen. Adm. Advanced: C5Alive “ CHRISTMAS ” LUNCHEON – Dec. 13, 11:30- a Woman" by Beth Moore. All welcome. 286-0467. Dec. 8, 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. the fixings. Santanamals $18. At the Door: $22. Stocking Stuffer VIP: $50. 785- 1, at Fairlawn Plaza mall. Christmas music, fun & BOY'S TRAIL LIFE & AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS Balloons. Free will dona - 845-3464, www.jayhawktheatre.org. games. TROUPS - Every Mon. 6pm, Cornerstone Comm. Ch., tion Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe CHILDREN’S SHOPPING SPREE – Dec. 8, 10am-2pm, • Cost: $10 for C5 members & first-time guests who 7620 SW 21st. Faith-based scouting programs, age 5- COMMUNITY CHAMBER Garfield Shelter House. All gifts $10 & under. RSVP, $12 at the door 18. Register at cornerstonetopeka.com. 478-2929. ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS Volunteers help children select gifts for loved ones & • $15 for non-members & repeat guests. TOPEKA MANKIND PROJECT – Mondays, 6:30pm, 2112 CONCERT - Dec. 7, 7pm. gift-wrap. • Please RSVP to [email protected], so we know how SW Morningside Rd. Supports men in becoming their WINTERFEST TOPEKA 2018 – Dec. 1, 8 & 15, 10am- Main Lodge of Life’s Finer Moments, 1285 16th Rd, best selves, including physical, mental & emotional 2pm, Downtown, 700 block of Kansas Avenue comes Clay Center. A fun, family-friendly concert, Christmas CANDY CANE HUNT & S’MORES WITH SANTA – Dec. 8, much food is needed! 5:30-7pm, Crestview Community Center. Enjoy hot health & wellness. Open to any man. Brian Thomas: alive with winter holiday fun for this special event. carols, holiday songs, and selections from "The Open to the public – Put POWER in your life with [email protected] or 785-727-9439 Find Santa and other holiday characters, take a horse Nutcracker." For info: 785-926-4725, bclark@diode - chocolate and S'mores with Santa, and hunt for candy great food, great speakers and great company! and carriage ride, take a selfie with a reindeer, enjoy com.net canes. Pre-register at parks.snco.us or call 251-6800. Invite a friend to join you! THE FORCE (Students Taking Action) – 1st Mon. & 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, Safe Streets, 2209 SW 29th St. carolers, ice sculptures and get some holiday shop - BALLET MIDWEST PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER - Admission: $3 (including adults) ping done at some of your favorite Downtown Topeka SAVE THE DATE: Jan. 10, 11:30-1, Power Luncheon Committed to being alcohol & drug free. Associate Dec. 7, 7:30pm, Dec. 8, 1:30pm & 7:30pm, Dec. 9, PERRY SENIOR CITIZENS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON – featuring Lamar Hunt, Jr. with like-minded peers, plan activities & get involved businesses. 1:30pm. TPAC. Tickets at TPAC Box Office or at Dec. 10, 11am, Perry Community Building. Bring a cov - CONCERNED WOMEN FOR AMERICA MEETING - Join in the community. Youth 12-18 invited. 266-4606. FREE SANTA PICTURES – Dec. 1, 8 & 15, 12:00- Ticketmaster ered dish and your table service and $1.00. Ham and 12:45pm, Wolfe’s Camera Shop. Come by the next day other concerned individuals to pray and unite in action HEARTLAND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS – 2nd Mon., COOKIE WALK & BAKE SALE - Dec. 7, 7:30am-2pm. turkey will be furnished. Program will be The PLHS for Shawnee Co. and our Nation. For info about and pick up a free 8x10 of your visit with Santa. Singers. 11:45am-1pm. Promoting neighborhood well-being by Ronald McDonald House Charities, 825 SW Buchanan monthly meetings: 785-260-5659 or ks.cwfa.org. mobilizing people, ideas & resources. 233-1365. MEDICARE WALK-IN CLINICS – Dec. 1, 9am -1pm, St. Homemade cookies and candies $5 per dozen. BEDTIME STORY WITH SANTA – Dec. 13, 7-8pm, HEAT UP TOPEKA - Free fitness classes; learn and Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, 2910 SW Topeka Blvd. Specialty cookies, cupcakes, cakes, jellies, pies & Shawnee North Community Ctr. Milk and cookies will TOPEKA LINCOLN CLUB – 1st Tue. of month, 7pm, Open Medicare enrollment with counselors to assist breads, handmade blankets, homemade mixes for hot build healthy social & eating habits. Held at Trinity Topeka Public Library. Discussing our greatest be served. Preregistration required at parks.snco.us. Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st St. Florence you and answer questions. For info: 785-235-1367. chocolate and chai tea plus other gift items individu - Adm:: $2 President, Abraham Lincoln, and his times. The public ally priced. For info: 235-6852 Crittenton: 785-233-0516 www.flocritkansas.org is welcome. For info, contact Kirk Nystrom 235-6977. BINGO BLITZ - Dec. 6, 2pm. Thornton Place T'WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS - Dec. 14, Sunday: 4-5pm Yoga Retirement Community, 2901 SW Armstrong. Seniors RED STOCKING BREAKFAST - Dec. 8, 7:30 - 10:30am, Doors open at 7pm. Jayhawk Theatre. Roger Ortega Monday: 12:12:45pm Kickbox Fusion OUR LADY OF THE FAITHFUL – Every 1st Tues., 55+ welcome. Free. Winners will receive prizes valued Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Café, 3425 S. Kansas Ave. will be performing in the Jayhawk Theatre, along with Monday: 5:30-6:15pm STRONG by Zumba 6:30pm Mass followed by Dinner, Most Pure Heart of at $25 and up. For info: 785-221-2574 Cost is $15 in advance at www.kcls.org and $18 at dynamic guests Skinny Hendrix, Oceanside Hotels, Monday: 6:15-7:00pm Pilates Fusion Mary Catholic Church. A Catholic group for those in their 20-30s. For info: Michelle Ann 580-3071 or ourla - HARVEY HOUSE LUNCHEON - Dec. 6, 11:30am-2pm. the door. Children 10 & under eat free. Benefits Shah Trevon Payne, Marcus “Suavecito” Sanders, and Tuesday: 12-12:45pm Yoga KCSL's child abuse prevention programs and services. more. $15 in advance, $20 at door. Refreshments will Tuesday: 5:30-6:15pm Zumba [email protected]. Facebook: "Ourladyof Great Overland Station. Uniquely elegant luncheons theFaithful." served by our very own costumed Harvey Girls who CAR SEAT CHECKUP EVENT – Dec. 8, 9am, Mission be available. For info: jayhawktheatre.com Tuesday: 6:15-7:00pm Cardio Interval enjoy sharing their knowledge of Fred Harvey and the Township Fire Department, 3101 SW Urish Rd. “IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE ” - Dec. 15, 7pm. Jayhawk Wednesday: 12-12:45pm Kickboxing SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Tue., 6:30am, Thursday: 12-12:45pm Pilates Sunrise Optimist Complex, 720 NW 50th St. 246-1291. historical Harvey Houses. Following lunch, a docent in COUNTRY CHRISTMAS, BURLINGAME – Dec. 8, 9am- Theatre. $10. Celtic Fox will be selling drinks and Hazel authentic Santa Fe ticket agent uniform gives a guid - Hill will be selling their fabulous chocolates. For info: Thursday: 5:30-6:15pm Cardio Interval MENNINGER BIBLE CLASSES - Tuesdays 11am-12:30. 7pm. Crafts, vendors, shopping, photos with Santa, Thursday: 6:15-7:00pm Zumba ed tour of the Great Overland Station. Cost $23.50. music, food and much more. End the evening with a jayhawktheatre.com Amerus Room, YWCA, 225 West 12th. A new study Reservations required by Dec. 2. greatoverlandsta - Friday: 12-12:45pm Cardio Strength group for Year One of Flo Menninger’s course on Four wonderful parade down our famous brick road at WING FLING 2017 - Dec. 15, 2-6pm, Kansas Saturday: 9:00-9:45am Cardio Remix tion.com; 785-232-5533 or contactus@greatover - 6pm! Expocentre. 4th Annual one-day festival featuring hot Years through the Bible. Read and discuss Genesis landstation.com wings, cold drinks, live music, party games, and more! TOPEKA TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB - 3rd Sun. of each through First Kings. Nominal charge for materials. For SWEET SHOPPE – Dec. 8, 3-8pm, Mater Dei Catholic month except May, Sep. & Dec., 7pm, Papan’s Landing info call the YWCA at 233-1750 or Clara Gamache at SWING DANCE LESSONS – Dec. 6 & 13, 7-8:30pm, School, 934 SW Clay. Soup Dinner starting at 5pm. - Dec. 15, 7pm & Dec. 16, 1pm. Jayhawk Theatre, 720 Jackson. Topeka Swing Dance THE NUTCRACKER Senior Center, 618 NW Paramore St. Family 785-408-5433. (The Bible study is also taught on Sat. Shop for baked goods, cookies and candies, pay by TPAC. Kansas Ballet & Topeka Symphony. Tickets Memberships include children & grandchildren up to mornings on 101.5 FM radio.) will present swing dance lessons in the Main Theatre. the pound. 785-640-8734 [email protected] starting at $18 Children, $28 Adults at TPAC Box On Dec. 6, dancers will learn or practice The Shim 18 yrs. A place to meet friends to discuss all aspects FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Aerie 4319: First & COOKIE SALE – Dec. 8, 9am-noon, Auburn Library. Office or at Ticketmaster: of Metal Detecting, club business, plus socializing & Sham. The Dec. 13 class will be a “Beginner Grab http://bit.ly/KansasBallet2018 Third Tue. 7pm; Auxiliary: Third & Fourth Tue. month Bag” lesson. Tickets $5cash at the door. No partner or $2.50 per Baker’s Dozen. 256-2428 entertainment. 6pm, 2941 SE Fremont Street. The Fraternal Order of prior dance experience needed. Wear shoes that will OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS PARTY – Dec. 8, 3:30- CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON - Dec. 20, 12:30pm. Thornton DEAF WORSHIP SERVICE – 3rd Sun., 3pm, Faith Eagles is an international non-profit organization unit - allow you to slide. All ages are invited 6:30pm, Auburn Community Ctr. A carnival atmos - Place Retirement Community, 2901 SW Armstrong. Lutheran Church, 17th & Gage. Also, every Sun. ing fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and Seniors 55+ welcome. Please RSVP at 785-221-2574 2018 CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE CRAFT & BAKE SALE - phere, story time, crafts, games, balloon animals, face 9:30am service is interpreted. equality, to make human life more desirable by lessen - Dec. 6-7, 9am. Aldersgate Village Manchester Lodge, painting, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, as well WINTER WONDER LAND - Dec. 22, 11am. Thornton FAMILY EXPERIENCE (FX) – Every Sun., 6:01pm, ing its ills and promoting peace, prosperity, gladness 7220 Asbury Dr. For info: 785-478-9440 or as a chili/soup supper from 4:30-6 p.m. Activities are Place Retirement Community, 2901 SW Armstrong. Fairlawn Church of Nazarene, 730 Fairlawn Rd. A time and hope. www.foe.com 785-266-7307 Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______December 2018 • 15 O.W.L.S. (Older Wise Loving Saints) - meets the sec - to 10:00 am at 3221 SW Burlingame Road. 800-932- Most Pure Heart of Mary, 17th & Stone. Discussion Topeka Blvd. No Cost. 286-1204, www.northland.cc Christian Church Renaissance Room, 4925 SW 29th ond Tuesday of the month. Location varies and can be 8677. Support for your weight loss journey. tops.org starts 7pm; fellowship & refreshments 8:30. 272-4895 GRIEFSHARE - Every Thur. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at St., use west doo,r cross red foot bridge. A fellowship of found at www.faithfamilylife.com VIP LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS – Every Fri., Noon, North GRIEF SUPPORT – First Monday each month, 3:30- Susanna Wesley UMC, 7433 SW 29th St., Mar 1 thru men & women helping each other to live free of nico - DADDY'S GIRLS EMPOWERMENT MEETINGS - Do you Topeka Baptist Church, 123 NW Gordon. FREE lunch 4:30pm, 400 SW Oakley. Call Donna Park for info: May 24. A Christ-centered program for those who tine. No fees. 402-321-486; [email protected]. want MORE ... Come Join us for our More Luncheons with Christian fellowship, devotions & entertainment 783-7527 or valeotopeka.org. Open to public. Free . have lost a loved one may be struggling and have CELEBRATE RECOVERY – Every Fri., 6pm, 1912 Gage where Real Women get together: share, learn and provided by Topeka North Outreach. Free blood pres - GRIEF SUPPORT – Sponsored by Heartland Hospice questions on how to go forward. The class includes a Blvd. A Christ-centered program, based on 8 princi - grow to return to our homes, families workplace, sure checks the last Friday of every month, and birth - for those dealing with death or major loss: video, sharing of stories, and a workbook (free). Call ples found in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Applying churches & other places of influence restored and day celebrations the 4th Friday. For Info: 286-1370. Shari Combs at 785-478-3697 for more information. these Biblical principles, become free from addictive 1st Mon., 5:30-7:30pm, Individual appointments; rejuvenated to pursue God's MORE...at Topeka Public A GOOD YARN CLUB – 2nd & 4th Sat., 9-11am, Wana- NAMI WASHBURN – 4th Thurs., 6-8pm, Spirit Building & dysfunctional behaviors. crtopekaks.org. Library, 12 noon, every 3rd Wednesday. Sponsored by other times are available. Call Terry Frizzell at maker Rd Baptist Church, 2700 SW Wanamaker. Doing (785)230-6730. Room, University United Methodist Church, 1621 SW TOPEKA NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP – For families & Daddy's Girls Inc. Please to RSVP make lunch reserva - Good for Others: Knitting & Crocheting for Local Char- College Ave. NAMI is a student-run, student-led friends who are affected by someone else’s narcotic tions: [email protected] or 785-969-0491 ities, free yarn, needles, hooks & patterns. All are wel - 3rd Thurs., 11am, Lunch After Loss, Paisano’s organization that provides mental health support, addiction. Every Sat., noon-1:15 pm, rm. A, 1st Baptist INNOVATIVE NETWORKING GROUP OF TOPEKA - every come. Anne, 272-9249 or [email protected] Ristorante, Fleming Place, SW 10th & Gage Blvd, education, & advocacy in the Washburn Univ. setting.. Church, 3033 SW MacVicar, enter on S. side, door A. Dutch treat luncheon to meet new friends who have other Wed. 11:20am - 12:30pm. www.INGTopeka.com BIBLE QUIZZING – 1st Sat. Learn God's Word & have PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – 1st Thurs., www.naranonmidwest.org - go to Event page to see times, locations & register sat where you are sitting. For reservations or info: fun with area Christian youth age 9-19. YFC/YEA style 785-271-6500. 7pm, Saint Francis Hospital 2nd floor conf. room of COVENANT KEEPERS – 3rd Sat. Group for people who S.W.A.G. (Spiritual Warriors Anointed by God) youth quizzing & rules. 913-593-6427 or biblequizzer.org. the cancer unit. For info: 266-9533. want to see their marriage saved when their spouse OVEREATERS / UNDEREATERS ANONYMOUS : group - Wed at 7:00 p.m. 3710 NW Topeka Blvd. MONTHLY SCORE MEETING – 1st Sat., 8-9:30am, NICOTINE ANONYMOUS – Every Fri., 6:30pm, Town & wants out. For info: 816-453-0884 or 816-966-0927. AWANA – Every Wed., 6-8pm, First Southern Baptist Washburn Tech, 5724 SW Huntoon (enter east doors MON., 7pm – Westminister Presbyterian, south door, Country CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS - Jayhawk Area Agency upstairs in Library; 233-6724. Church, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Bible based program for facing Huntoon). No RSVP or fee is required. Small CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS - Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging provides an opportunity for caregivers to get children & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 272-0443. business owners are invited to a Breakfast WED., 7pm – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 6, 2nd on Aging provides an opportunity for caregivers to get together and share their ideas and feelings. AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30pm, Bethel Baptist Church, Roundtable discussion with members of SCORE floor; 234-8020. together and share their ideas and feelings. 1st Wednesday of the month, 1pm, Baldwin Methodist (Service Corps of Retired Executives). Info: 234-3049. 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Bible based program for children SAT. - 9am – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 8, 1st Wednesday of the month, 1pm, Baldwin Methodist Church, 708 Grove… Baldwin City. & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 286-0467. TOPEKA LOVE AGLOW – Once a month on Sat. morn - 2nd floor; 862-2326. Church, 708 Grove… Baldwin City. 2nd Monday of the month, 3:30pm, Topeka public AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30-8pm, Auburn Christian ing. A time of worship, prayer and encountering God. For info: 357-8774; sunflowerintergroup.oa.org. library, Anton Rm. Call Tawny Barton at 785-409-0232 or Linda Williams 2nd Monday of the month, 3:30pm, Topeka public Church. Bible based program for children & youth EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS : a 12-step program for those library, Anton Rm. 3rd Thursday of the month, 2-3pm, Topeka Library, ages 3-HS. For info: 256-2515. at 785-267-0600 for details. suffering with emotional instability such as depression, 3rd Thursday of the month, 2-3pm, Topeka Library, Perkins Room TOPEKA PRAYER GROUP - Every Wed., 6:30pm, 409 FREE ENGLISH CLASSES – Every Sat. 9-10:30am, anxiety, grief, etc. Meets every Tues. at Grace Episcopal Central Congregational Church, 1248 SW Buchannan. Perkins Room 3rd Friday of the month, 12 noon, Jayhawk Area SW Buchanan St.Do you believe that God hears and Cathedral, Noon-1pm. For info: Sharon 785-633-7764 Agency on Aging, 2910 SW Topeka Blvd. answers prayers? Do you believe Jesus wants to lead For info: 235-2376. 3rd Friday of the month, 12 noon, Jayhawk Area OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP - First Tue. each month at Agency on Aging, 2910 SW Topeka Blvd. His people by His Holy Spirit? Come join us in prayer RUSSIAN HOUSE OF PRAYER – Every Sat., 4pm, St. Francis Health, 1700 SW 7th St, Meeting Room, as we seek His face for answers and direction. 785- Williamstown Assembly of God, 1225 Oak St., 2nd floor, 6–7:30pm. Anyone with an ostomy may 845-1948; [email protected] Perry/Williamstown. For info: 597-5228. attend. The goal is to provide education and ongoing MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB – 1st Wed., 9am–3pm, SINGLES PLAY CARDS SR . – 1st Sat., 6-9pm, St. support for individuals with an ostomy. Contact Teresa Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th Street Peter’s UMC, NW 35th & Hwy 75 Kellerman at 785-295-5555 for info. (east door). Anyone with an Embroidery machine is SAVING DEATH ROW DOGS ADOPTION & EDUCATION - GRANDPARENT/RELATIVE CAREGIVER SUPPORT invited to attend, there are no dues or formal meeting every Sat. 11am-2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker. GROUP – 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, 2nd floor meeting room, agenda. Lunch is on your own. Teach each other, enjoy St. Francis Hosp, 1700 SW 7th. For info: Sharla, 286- fellowship & complete projects. Call 379-5159. UPPER ROOM COMMUNITY – second Sat., 10 am, Capitol Building 2329; Jennie (English/Spanish) 231-0763. SAFE STREETS MEETING – 1st Wed., 11:45am, Golf THE GREATER TOPEKA MULTIPLE MYELOMA – 3rd Park Blvd, 2 blocks west of Adams. 266-4606. Tue., 7-8:30pm, Faith Lutheran Church, 17th St. & STUDENT IMPACT – Every Wed., 6–8pm, First SUPPORT GROUPS Gage Blvd. Open to Multiple Myeloma patients, their Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Youth games, MIDLAND CARE GRIEF SUPPORT Groups: Building A, family members & friends. Share support, information teaching, worship, small groups. For info: 272-0443. 200 SW Frazier Circle & friendship. For info: Donna, 903-918-9553. CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE – Every Thurs. 7–9pm, First Every Mon., 4-5pm: 12 Week Adult Group for Recent "HEALING AFTER THE SUICIDE OF A LOVED ONE" Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Worship for col - Loss 1st and 3rd Thu., 10:30am & 5:30pm— ("HEAL") – or Survivors of Suicide" (SOS). 1st & 3rd lege students. Ongoing Adult Group 1st and 3rd Thu., 5:30pm: Tue., 7-8:30pm, Pozez Education Center of Stormont INTENTIONAL MOM - 1st & 3rd Thurs., 9-11:30am, Ongoing Young Adult Group (4-18 years of age) Vail Hospital, 1505 SW 8th St. Serving anyone who has Topeka Bible Church Auditorium, 1135 SW College. For For All Groups: Call for start dates and info packet. lost a loved one by suicide. all moms, helping them to be intentional! 234-5545. Group and individual grief support available upon PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY – Every Tue., 7-9pm, WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL EDUCATION EVENTS - Blue request. For info: 785-232-2044 ext.341 Topeka Women’s Prison, 815 Rice Rd. Reaching out to Moose Bar & Grill, 11:30 AM on the third Thu & Fri ABORTION RECOVERY SUPPORT – Providing services those who can’t come in, finding freedom behind bars, each month. Free, but RSVP required. On Thu Brian for women & men who suffer from Post-Abortion inspiring inmates to seek salvation during a difficult discusses family wealth strategies. On Fri. Amy dis - Syndrome…we can help mend a broken heart! For time. Providing support & guidance through the Holy cusses wealth strategies that apply to women. 785- info: Kay Lyn at [email protected]. Spirit to offer strength. Director: Don Garner, 286- 0489 or [email protected]. 271-2536 [email protected] AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS – for friends & families of OPERATION BACKPACK – 1st Thurs., 6pm, Lyman alcoholics. For info: 785-409-3072 or GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS – Every Wed, 7pm, St. Learning Center, Lyman and N. Kansas Ave. Volunteers topekaalanon.org Francis Hospital, meeting room #8. gather to assemble Weekend Snack Sacks for low- PURSUIT FOR SEXUAL PURITY – Men struggling with MOMS-IN-TOUCH PRAYER GROUP – Every Wed., 2:30- income students. Sponsored by Topeka North pornography & sexual addiction. This bible study/ 3:30pm, Library at Cair Paravel-Latin School. Outreach. For info: 286-1370. accountability group uses the Pure Desire book by Ted Experience God’s power through prayer as we lift our TOPEKA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY – 4th Thurs., 7pm, Roberts. For info: 249-9509. All inquiries confidential. students, teachers, staff, administrators & board up to the Lord. For info: 357-0369. Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS – Monthly support St. No program in Nov. or Dec. Promotes & stimulates group meetings for caregivers of individuals with DIVORCECARE PROGRAMS – (For updates check the education, knowledge & interest of the member - Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. For info: www.divorcecare.org) locations and times: ship & the public in family history, genealogical Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter, WED. – 6:30pm, Topeka Bible Church, 1101 SW records & research. 233-5762 or tgstopeka.org. 271-1844 or email [email protected]. Mulvane. Cost: $15. Child care provided. For info: 379- KINGDOM ADVISORS TOPEKA AREA STUDY GROUP – "HEALING HEARTS" support group/Bible study – Sun- 0505 or www.divorcecare.org. 3rd Thu., 11:30am, Northland Christian Church, 3102 days 6-8pm. For women whose husbands struggle WED. – 6:45 – 8:45pm, Walnut View Christian Church, NW Topeka Blvd. Christian financial professionals: with pornography addiction or have had affairs. Video 3634 SE 37th St. (just East of 37th & Croco). Cost: financial planners, accountants, attorney’s & insurance & workbook will give you hope for your marriage & $10 registration (scholarships available). The video agents invited. For info: kingdomadvisors.org or Jim emotional healing. For info: Janet Mitchell, 633-4294. seminar series featuring some of the nation’s fore - Hanna, [email protected] or 357-6278 x19. BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE – NE Kansas Chapter most experts on divorce and recovery topics, combined TOPEKA (Downtown) OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Fri., (B.A.C.A.) 3rd Sun., 4 pm American Legion, 3800 SE with support group discussion of the materials. noon, Top of the Tower. Serving the youth of Topeka. Michigan. Open to the public. For info: 817-5801. Complimentary child care children up to the fifth Anyone welcome. For info: 272-1099 or grade. Info: 266-7550 or [email protected]. [email protected]. COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS/BEREAVED PARENTS GROUP – Meets 4th Mon. in Formation classroom at WED. – 6:30pm, Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) -- Every Fri. 8:30 16 • December 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice MOVIES, STREAMING, BOOKS, MUSIC, INTERVIEWS & MORE! ‘My Pillow’ inventor donates $1 million to pro-life film ‘The Grinch’ reflects on true meaning of Christmas ‘My Pillow’ inventor donates “I just believed in Donald Rated PG-13. CAST: Voices of Benedict $1 million to pro-life film Trump so much after that Cumberbatch as the Grinch; Cameron Seely as I addition to his pillow, his meeting with him … He has a Cindy Lou Who; Rashida Jones as Donna Lou Who; donation may also help him heart that cares. And maybe Kenan Thompson as Bricklebaum; Pharrell Williams sleep at night. The inventor of people don’t see that out there as the Narrator; Tristan O’Hare as Groopert the “My Pillow,” Mike Lindell, is when he’s on TV and stuff, ‘The frozen wind whips, the snow investing $1 million into the pro- because he’s such a fighter and seeps with wet trickles into his garishly life film “Unplanned.” wants to win and wants to help green furry ankles, and the Grinch sucks “I’m pro-life and I’m happy to this country so bad and help his teeth in frustration on his icy moun - one says, “That’s beautiful.” do it,” he was quoted by the The people,” Lindell was quoted by tain perch. Cindy also tends to think more about Hollywood Reporter on Nov. 23 CNN as saying. “They went out They think their little Whoville is so her loving mom than about getting gifts as saying. and bought their own pillows,” delightfully charming and picturesque, for herself. She endeavors to talk with The movie “Unplanned” is a Lindell told CNN. Trump also he muses while gazing down upon the Santa Claus on Christmas Eve (who is victims of Hurricane Michael in Florida real-life drama surrounding Planned told him he recently “went out and gingerbread-like buildings with their cov - really the Grinch, of course), because she several weeks ago. Parenthood. bought some more pillows,” according to ering of garland and twinkling lights, but hopes he’ll do something special for her In early November, he told CNN that The $1 million investment is one-sixth him. they’re more of a blight. They’re a sugary, mother, Donna. he had a dream shortly before Donald of the entire production budget of Trump also said he and First Lady noisy blight. Later, when it looks as if the Grinch has Trump declared his presidency. “I actually “Unplanned,” which is being made by the Melania Trump sleep on his pillows. From the Grinch’s perspective, stolen away everything for Whoville’s had a dream that I would meet Donald same people who created “God’s Not “You ever see this guy with the pillows Whoville’s residents are altogether too … Christmas celebration, Cindy Lou Trump in an office, and then all of a sud - Dead” and “I Can Only Imagine.” on Fox? MyPillow guy, Mike Lindell, joyful! They’re hideously happy. laments her talk with the wily Santa-suit - “I don’t get into things for the money; I den he ran for president,” Lindell told the where is Mike? He is the greatest,” Trump Cloyingly cheery. And that’s doubly true ed interloper. But Donna assures her get into them if the message is right,” network. “I didn’t know why and then he said. “First of all, he does make a great at this time of year: Christmas. He could daughter that gifts are unnecessary, Lindell told the Reporter. came down that (escalator), he’s running product, great pillows. I actually use them. almost barf. because Cindy is indeed her greatest gift. Lindell faced attacks from the left when for president.” He’s been a supporter from Day 1.” When the townsfolk set up their holi - Donna also points out that no one can he did not pull his ads from Laura His actions were a bold statement, say Lindell has been to several other Trump day bingles and bangles and begin “steal” Christmas, because Christmas is Ingraham’s show on Fox News after she some, in an era of politically correct rallies in addition to Missouri, including singing their syrupy songs of the season, it inside us all. In fact, the whole town of made comments about the individuals speech when any misquote, misstep or in Texas, North Dakota, Minnesota, and drives the Grinch to distraction. And this Whoville reflects an attitude of content - behind the anti-gun movement after the joke is likely to cost you your job if you are other places. In Rochester, Minnesota, he year, those caroling caterwaulers want to ment and ongoing Christmas joy, even Parkland High School Shooting. a conservative public or entertainment spoke to the crowd on stage. make their Christmas three times bigger without the “stuff” of the holiday. “I did not take my advertising down figure. “Because they trust me. I do my due than it’s ever been before. In the end, the townsfolk graciously from @IngrahamAngle and @FoxNews, About a year later, he met with Trump diligence,” he added. “When I put my THREE TIMES!!! welcome the Grinch into their midst nor do I intend to,” he tweeted in April of and spoke about made-in-America prod - credibility behind someone, or any - From his snow-covered cliff he’s when he admits his wrongdoing and this year. ucts. thing—even if it’s a product,” he said. watched them fly in a monstrosity of a apologizes for his thievery. This act of “When they tell me to back down, I When Trump visited Missouri last “To me, it has to help people. I would Christmas tree and a treetop-crowning friendship and kindness transforms him. double down, and my sales go up,” Lindell month, Lindell was on the first row of the ruin my credibility if I put my stamp of star the size of a small Who-mobile. And “It wasn’t Christmas I hated,” he states added to the Hollywood Reporter, adding Columbia rally, cheering along with the approval of anything I didn’t do my due once they light and decorate that terrify - with wonder, “It was being alone.” The that he handed out 10,000 MyPillows to general public. diligence on.” ing tree, why, it’ll be bright enough to townspeople’s choices and attitudes even blind anyone with eyes within miles of cause the Grinch’s heart to grow three Whoville. Disgusting! times its normal size. He ultimately toasts How can I possibly wallow in lonely his new friends, saying “To kindness and misery with all that searingly shiny and love, the things we need most.” Top picks for latest music releases gaggingly giddy gaiety going on!? the The film subtly points to the holiday’s Vol. 1 – Atlantic Records – New Day one or two of Chris Tomlin songs. By Cedric Austin Grinch wonders. real meaning, the celebration of Christ’s Reach City Worship – Nothing Else Tomlin’s latest project is titled Holy So after stomping back into his cave, birth, through some of the Christmas Metro Voice Music Editor Matters Vol. 1 (Live – Independent) Roar and is filled with more dynamic As my wife and I the Grinch, voice by Benedict carols that many in Whoville sing. Cindy The Afters – The Beginning & songs with powerful lyrics such as the title stood looking over Cumberbatch, stews sourly with his only Lou tells the Grinch that sometimes Everything After – Fair Trade – Provident song “Holy Roar”, Nobody Loves Me Like companion, a puppy pal named Max. when she just closes her eyes and listens to our deck into the back You” and “Is He Worthy.” yard, I began to thank Chris Tomlin Then it hits him. And the Grinch hatches people singing Christmas songs, “all your a wonderful idea: What if he could steal the Lord for His beau - Chris Tomlin was born in east Texas on sadness goes away.” all of the Whoville woo-hoos away? What tiful creation. We May 4, 1972 and he grew up listening to There are, of course, some who will if he could grab all their goodies and watched the beautiful country music by bands like Alabama. His look at this newest version and grinchily make them wretched and raging, weepy leaves of all different dad taught him to play guitar and he grouse with grumbling gall about every - and woeful? shades of colors fall to the grass in amaze - wrote his first song at the age of 14. Saved thing from its rejiggered rhyming narra - ment. Not only is this my favorite season Now that would be a Christmas to tion to its padded storyline to the fact that as a child, he always knew that God had a remember! but surely the hand of the Lord has created specific plan for him, but he couldn’t see the original version of the tune “You’re a the most amazing world. And now the As he plots and plans how to steal Mean One, Mr. Grinch” doesn’t even what that was beyond following the Lord. Christmas, the grumpy ol’ Grinch starts snow has arrived! If you’ve ever wondered He finished high school and enrolled in show up in the film. if there was a God, look around. He shows researching the holiday, gathering the All of that, however, is moot, because college, graduating with a degree in necessary tools and constructing his us in His creation. Happy Holidays! Psychology. the Grinch’s newest animated movie is Grinchy tech. But this process reminds here, and your little kids will likely want to November Releases Not to Miss: It was at that point that he started him of something unexpected: the youth - spending a lot of time with Passion see it. Lauren Daigle – Behold (Deluxe) – ful loneliness that drove him to his founder, Louie Giglio. He took a big step Oh, and Mom, Dad, if your instant Centricity Records – Capitol mountain hidey-hole so many years of faith and became involved in the first fear is that Hollywood is remaking one Russ Taff – Believe – Independent – If you by chance have never listened to before. Passion conference in 1997. more classic into yet another toilet- Sweetwater Studios – Fuel Music a Chris Tomlin song, I would encourage The film makes it clear that being The rest, as they say, is history.” humor rampage or disgruntled social- Tasha Cobbs – Heart. Passion. Pursuit you to go back and listen to all of his older alone and being friendless is a very sad When I hear the name Chris Tomlin I protest platform, well, worry not: This (Live At Passion City Church) music as well as pick up his latest project. state indeed. Conversely, it applauds lov - immediately think of the song ‘Our God.’ version of the Grinch’s tale is well made, Gold City – Hope For the Journey – Chris Tomlin’s music is available on all ing friends and family members, showing Our God was my faith anthem. Whenever as clean as a crisp snow on a Sunday New Haven Records – Provident digital music outlets. us exactly what those types of gentle rela - morning. It’s honeyed with uplifting mes - I felt my faith was being tested or when I David and Tamela Mann – Us Against tionships—and the people who pursue sages about the importance of friendship simply wanted to remind myself of the For King & Country the World – TillyMann – New Day them—might look like in action. and family. And perhaps most surprising - power of my creator, I would sing the “Soaring melodies, driving rhythms, Crowder – I Know A Ghost – sixstepre - Cindy Lou Who is one such praise - ly, it even musically links the birth of the lyrics to that song. theatrical instrumentation and personal cords – Capitol worthy individual. When someone baby Jesus to the Christmas festivities and Tomlin is one of the greatest worship themes were the heartbeat of for KING & Joshua’s Troop – Another Chance – points out that this young girl has made soaring spirits in Whoville. (That alone leaders, song writers and contemporary COUNTRY’s sophomore album, Run New Haven Records – Provident unselfish choices to help her friends, she was a very pleasant gift nestled amid the Christian artist of all times. Wild. Live Free. Live Strong. Da’ T.R.U.T.H. – Vet – Independent replies matter-of-factly, “I did it because cinematic twinkle and tinsel.) If you have attended church for any The duo, comprised of Australian Casting Crowns – Only Jesus – you’re my friends. And when something Yep. Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch is nice. It’s amount of time or listened to any amount brothers Joel and Luke, have accom - matters to you, it matters to me.” Her self - sweet. And parents will enjoy it, too. Beachstreet Records – Provident of Christian radio, you have heard at least NEEDTOBREATHE – Acoustic Live n Please see MUSIC on next page lessness gets her buddies’ attention, and –Focus on the Family Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______December 2018 • 17 Adopting 3 kids brings mayhem “It’s a Wonderful Life” Screening at the and hilarity in film ‘Instant Family’ Jayhawk Theatre Instant Family is It’s everybody’s favorite movie, but the story of a mar - how many have seen it on the big ried couple who screen? have postponed Well, now’s your chance! On having children of Saturday, December 15, the Historic their own but then Jayhawk Theatre, in association with try adopting a trio Keith the Critic, will be screening the of foster siblings, ever-popular holiday classic, “It’s A who turn their lives Wonderful Life,” starring Jimmy Stewart upside down. and Donna Reed. The showing begins Inspired by a true at 7:00, with doors open at 6:00. story, the film has a strong Christian, younger brother and sister whom she can’t While many see this movie on TV moral worldview yet is somewhat blem - abandon. every year, seeing it on the big screen in ished by some minor foul language and Thus, the couple suddenly has three a darkened theatre can be so much other elements. children on their hands, and no idea what more enjoyable! Also, the Celtic Fox will The movie shines a remarkable light on they’re facing both on hilarious comedic be selling drinks and Hazel Hill will be family-friendly spotlight the plight of foster children, particularly levels and on heartbreaking dramatic selling their famous chocolates at the older ones, by telling the story of a subur - ones. They face down skeptical family KandyNook. ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ leads ban couple who experience an emotional members, earning the love and trust of the Tickets are $10.00 at the door, or in rollercoaster when they adopt three trou - kids, and encountering numerous misad - advance at www.jayhawktheatre.org. this month’s family-friendly spotlight bled siblings from the foster system. ventures along the way. As a result, the Ticket sales benefit The Jayhawk By Michael Foust - but carries positive messages about Directed by Sean Anders from a screen - movie is consistently engaging as both Theatre, Keith the Critic and The entertainment and a touching call to The commercialization of Christmas family, tragedy, sibling rivalries and rec - play he co-wrote with frequent collabora - Rescue Mission. A sellout is expected, so tor John Morris (Daddy’s Home, Daddy’s action for others to open their hearts and started in the early 1900s, grew out of onciliation. (We also learn the children get your tickets early. Home 2), the story is rooted in his real-life adopt more children from the foster sys - control by the middle of the century, and haven’t gone to church since their father died.) My family doesn’t “do Santa,” but I experiences adopting foster children. That tem. has gotten only worse each decade since. Moner, and Wahlberg are backed by an ace nevertheless enjoyed this one. It began personal connection gives the film an Wahlberg has developed a truly win - Thankfully, though, we have Charlies supporting cast of Oscar nominee Octavia streaming in late November. Rated TV- impressive emotional honesty along with ning persona as a kind-hearted father fig - Brown and Linus to remind us about the a hearty sense of humor. ure in the two Daddy’s Home movies and Spencer (The Help), as well as, top comics true meaning of the season. PG. Tig Notaro, as the no-nonsense social ‘Billy Graham: An Extraordinary Mark Wahlberg stars as a housing con - proves here that the third time with writ - A Charlie Brown Christmas aired first tractor named Pete, who buys shoddy ers Anders and Morris is the charm. A worker, and Iliza Schlesinger, as a single Journey’ -- Billy Graham’s life is recount - mom comically obsessed with adopting an on Dec. 9, 1965 and has been broadcast homes and works with his wife, Ellie (Rose devout Catholic who overcame a hard - ed in a documentary that includes inter - athletic African-American boy. every year since to become the second Byrne), to flip them. The couple realize scrabble childhood himself on the streets views with dozens of people, including Happily, Instant Family has a strong longest-running Christmas special on they might want children after years of of Boston, he made Instant Family as a his mother (the footage is old but fasci - Christian, moral worldview that spot - television, trailing only Rudolph the Red- denying it. They decide to adopt, with Ellie passion project. Kudos not only to him nating) and well-known names like lights a positive Christian family with two Nosed Reindeer. But unlike that latter exploring foster care sites. She hopes to and the writers, but also to Paramount Larry King, Tom Brokaw and President serious and one good-naturedly comical holiday special, A Charlie Brown make a genuine impact on a troubled life Pictures for investing in the movie. George H.W. Bush. The film tells us prayer scenes. Also, there’s another posi - Christmas keeps the focus squarely on while also figuring that she and Pete will Instant Family has a depth in casting that about his childhood, his marriage, his tive Christian couple in the support the baby Jesus. have it easier with an older child than rais - goes well beyond most such films. Rose rise to prominence, his stance in support group. This is remarkable for a main - A Charlie Brown Christmas leads this ing an infant, thus skipping the early cry - Byrne as Wahlberg’s wife continues her of Civil Rights, and his international stream Hollywood movie and should be month’s list of “5 Family-Friendly ing years. string of charming and funny roles. She travels. It may be the best documentary encouraged. Things.” Working through a pair of social work - brings a winsome charm to bear that’s However, the movie has too much gra - The half-hour special airs each on Graham I’ve seen. The 70-minute especially effective when she’s striving to ers, a by-the-book woman (Tig Notaro) tuitous foul language, which includes one film is available on DVD and streaming crack the emotional defenses of the three December on ABC -- this year’s date was - and her sassy partner (Octavia Spencer), “f” word, two uses of Jesus Christ’s name platforms. Not rated. children. However, the real discovery in n’t set at publication time -- but also can they join a support group designed to in vain, and more than 40 other obsceni - ‘Sergeant Stubby: An American Hero’ Instant Family is newcomer Isbabela be purchased for a small free on Amazon teach them about the difficulties inherent ties, plus a few profanities. Also, there’s a -- World War I had its share of heroes, Moner as Lizzy. She displays a vibrantly real streaming. Sometimes it’s available for in adopting foster kids. They pick a pretty positive depiction in a couple scenes of a but one of those was a four-legged crea - emotional range that signals she could be a free on YouTube. but feisty 15-year-old girl named Lizzy homosexual male couple adopting a child. ture who saved American lives. His name big star and major talent to watch. Byrne, The story follows a gloomy Charlie (Isabela Moner), only to find she has a – CBN News Brown as he organizes a play while was Stubby, a stray dog who found his searching for the real meaning of way onto a ship across the Atlantic and As I sit here listening to their latest proj - Christmas. brought joy to the men of the 102nd ect “Burn The Ships”, I find myself Infantry Regiment. He also took part in MUSIC “Isn’t there anyone who knows what continued from page 16 intrigued to listen to the entire album. Christmas is all about?!” Charlie Brown several battles. An animated film, Throughout the project I realize I’m lis - shouts during the cartoon’s pinnacle. Sergeant Stubby is a great way to teach plished several notable feats on their new tening to faith-building lyrics that make That’s when his thumb-sucking friend children about World War I as we com - record. Perhaps the most remarkable is faith-building songs. Linus steps in, taking center stage and memorate the 100th anniversary of the that the award-winning rock/pop duo has The title song “Burn The Ships” has reciting Luke 2:8-14 from the King James end of it. It contains no coarse language, achieved the unexpected. destiny changing lyrics. “Step into a new Version of the Bible. and the war violence is minimal. I Not only have they ventured into new day. We can rise up from the dust and walk “For unto you is born this day in the showed it to my 6-year-old twins. musical territories with some of the high - away. We can dance upon our heartache, city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Available on DVD and streaming plat - lights being a collaboration with hip-hop yeah. So light a match, leave the past, burn Lord,” Linus says, in part. forms. Rated PG for war action and some artist Andy Mineo, their continued cre - (MuteMath) as well as Seth Mosely, but the ships and don’t you look back.” ative partnership with artist/producer for KING & COUNTRY also managed to Upon conclusion, Linus tells his thematic elements. Go check out their newest project. All Aqualung and their discovery of new surpass the bar that the brothers had set friend, “That’s what Christmas is all ‘Little Women’ (2018) -- This modern of for King & Country projects are avail - soundscapes with producer Tedd T. for themselves with their debut album.” about, Charlie Brown.” adaptation of the classic Louisa May able on all digital music outlets. The only thing missing is an invita - Alcott novel includes the same characters tion. as in that book -- Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR MAKING THIS SECTION POSSIBLE! My family and I watch A Charlie -- but is set in modern times. Like the Brown Christmas each December. It’s book, it has dozens of positive lessons, hilarious and inspiring, and it never gets too. Among them: don’t waste your life, old. prioritize your family and learn to for - Also worth watching this month: give. Thankfully, it’s also family-friendly, with no coarse language and no sexuality. ‘The Christmas Chronicles’* -- A SolidRockSoundMachine.com Netflix original movie, it follows a broth - Rated PG-13 for some thematic elements er and sister who accidentally cause and teen drinking. It releases on DVD Santa’s sleigh to crash. They then must Dec. 18. Sponsor this spot! help him deliver presents across North Michael Foust is the husband of an Just $15 per month for 12 issues amazing wife named Julie and the father America. It is marred slightly by a few or $19 per month for 6 issues. coarse words -- including the little girl of four small children. Follow his blog, saying h--l and a policeman saying d--n - MichaelFoust.com. 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This has the potential time, without even leaving their home. non-profit organization example, the use of hybrid tele - to save the health system hundreds of Telemedicine, or telehealth, makes this that advocates for the health technologies could elimi - thousands of dollars each year by mini - possible. development and adop - nate as many as 387,000 trans - mizing readmissions and eliminating The American Telemedicine tion of new technologies ports to ERs annually, resulting in unnecessary emergency department Association defines this unique to improve the aging expe - a cost savings of $327 million. visits. approach to healthcare as “the use of rience. “Doctors can pre - This technology could also elim - • In North Carolina, telemedicine is medical information exchanged from scribe appropriate treat - inate 6.87 million transports to helping aging adults remain in their one site to another via electronic com - ments and interventions, on-site physician’s office visits, homes by decreasing hospitalization munications to improve a patient’s clin - as well as detect the early yielding a cost savings of $479 rates related to heart failure, chronic ical health status.” Once a novelty, this onset of disease, without million. obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) progressive care delivery model is gain - patients even leaving their • A nonprofit organization that and diabetes. Patients with these diag - ing momentum as a means for lowering homes.” runs senior living communities noses were monitored by telehealth costs while also improving health care With today’s rapidly in Pennsylvania was able to technologies at home in between home outcomes. In fact, 52 percent of hospi - aging population and an reduce the percentage of patients health care visits. Both response and tals now use telehealth with their increased prevalence of chronic dis - in a medical facility, has major financial moving into nursing homes from 20 intervention times increased dramati - patients in a variety of formats, ranging eases, seniors have become a key target implications as well. With telehealth percent to 12 percent by having frail cally as well. from phone and video conferencing to for these services. Benefits include pro - technology, seniors can be evaluated seniors wear monitoring devices that remote monitoring. In remote monitor - longed independence, easier access to and even treated remotely, eliminating alert nurses to a fall. Although there is an Vital Support for Caregivers ing, high-tech sensors, health and activ - care, and fewer headaches related to unnecessary (and costly) office and investment involved in implementing For caregivers who commit time ity monitors, touch-screen technology traveling to and from on-site visits. emergency room (ER) visits that can such a system, the cost pales in compar - and money to caring for an aging and secure websites are being used to “Seniors are more likely to comply with wreak havoc on a senior’s overall mental ison to the expense of transitioning sen - loved one, telemedicine can be a automatically record and share vitals a doctor’s orders when they can follow and physical health. Physicians can spot iors into skilled nursing facilities. valuable lifeline. From a merely and physiological data, such as blood them in the comfort of their own early warning signs associated with • A chain of skilled nursing homes in practical standpoint, it helps ease the pressure, glucose levels, weight and homes with minimal effort involved,” worsening chronic conditions and the Illinois is using telemedicine to reduce burden of traveling for provider vis - activity levels, with medical profession - Dr. Alwan notes. All of these factors can onset of new ones, allowing for early potentially avoidable hospitalizations its. Caregivers with full-time jobs als. contribute to improved health and a intervention and reducing the chance of (PAH), costly incidents that expose eld - can avoid taking excessive time off “Having a feed of information that better quality of life for both patients hospital admission and readmission. erly patients to additional health risks work to chauffeur a senior to tracks vitals over time is much more and their caregivers. Below are some examples of the cost- while causing stress for patients and appointments. Moreover, these serv - comprehensive than the snapshot mitigating impact of this practice. families. Through this program, which ices empower family members by assessment that’s obtained during an in- Telemedicine Can Help Keep Seniors • One study found that the expense of involves using two-way video commu - giving them more opportunities to office doctor’s visit,” says Majd Alwan, at Home and Reduce Health Care Costs implementing telemedicine programs nication to enable bedside evaluation by ask questions and take a proactive senior vice president of technology and Keeping elderly patients comfortable, in nursing homes could be offset by a board-certified physicians, approxi - role in their loved ones’ care and executive director of the LeadingAge happy and healthy at home, instead of reduction in costs related to transferring mately 81 percent of patients using the recovery.

Signs a Senior Needs Help at Home By Marlo Sollitto habits and personal care (e.g. unkempt hair, untrimmed nails, Admitting the lack of oral care, wearing dirty or need for help and stained clothing) accepting assistance is not easy for people Neglecting Household Responsibilities as they age. The • Little or no fresh, healthy food in the responsibility often fridge falls on family mem- • Dirty house and/or extreme clutter bers to recognize the • Dirty laundry piling up signs that an aging • Stains or wet spots on furniture or loved one might carpet need support with • Spoiled food that doesn't get completing the activ- thrown away ities of daily living. • Stacks of unopened mail or an over- How do you know if it is time for in- furniture and other items being flowing mailbox home care? Look for the red flags listed used to help with stability while • Late payment notices, bounced below. walking through the home checks and calls from bill collectors • Uncertainty and confusion when • Utilities being turned off due to Changes in Physical Function and performing once-familiar tasks missed payments Mental Status • Forgetfulness, including forgetting • Unexplained dents and scratches on • Difficulty keeping track of time to take medications or taking their car • Sleeping for most of the day incorrect dosages • Poor diet or weight loss • Missing important appointments Hiring a Home Care Company • Consistent use of poor judgment • Loss of interest in hobbies and If these signs are present, it doesn’t activities (e.g. falling for scams or sales pitches, giving away money) necessarily mean a move to assisted • Changes in mood or extreme mood living or a nursing home is required. swings Poor Personal Hygiene However, these red flags do indicate • Difficulty getting up from a seated that daily supportive care is needed. position • Unpleasant body odor Use this as a guide in the process of • Difficulty with walking, balance and • Infrequent showering or bathing hiring home care or to help you mobility • A strong smell of urine in the house make informed and confident deci- • Unexplained bruising or injuries or on clothing sions. • Marks or wear on walls, door jams, • Noticeable decline in grooming Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______December 2018 • 19 that can help your loved one cover care er will deteriorate as well, so what’s out your caregiving journey will costs. This will enable you to get back the point in working yourself into make it much easier for you to fall The Sacrifices of Caregiving to saving for and working towards the ground? It’s far better for you and back into your old routine or create a By Carol Bradley Bursack your own future. your loved one to find some respite whole new one once caregiving ends. • If you are running to an assisted and balance. Maintaining your own That is what your loved one would One question that is living facility or nursing home con - physical and mental health through - want for you. often asked on the stantly to check on your loved one, AgingCare.com and they aren’t in dire health, try to Bath Innovations Caregiver Forum is, take a step back. If you know they are “How do I deal with the receiving quality care where they’re WALK -IN BA THTUBS reality of leaving behind living, then take advantage of that &REMODELING care. Sure, visits are something to the life I had to become CALL TODA Y the primary caregiver for look forward to, but they shouldn’t CALL TODA Y for a my aging loved one?” dominate your schedule. Explain to The plain truth is that them that you must pull back some for aFRFEE REE assuming the responsi - to minimize stress, focus better at “n“no o hhiigghh prreessssuurer”e” bility of caring for work and spend time with your fam - eessttiimaattee. . another person dramat - ily. Set a less intense visiting plan and 913-912-1750 ically alters one’s life. This change can giver. Furthermore, admitting those stick to it unless there is an emer - 913-912-1750 happen abruptly, or it can subtly creep feelings to others will not likely bring gency. Fewer visits doesn’t mean that in over time. Either way, most care - pats on the back. you care less or stop advocating for givers are eventually struck by the real - Caregivers are left wondering how them. It just means that you’re taking ization that their present situation is to handle the fact that they resent full advantage of the services that the nothing like the past and nowhere being stuck in a situation that seems to facility is getting paid to provide. near what they had envisioned for the leave them few choices. What are our If none of these scenarios resonate future. So, how do we cope? moral obligations? What are we to do with you, ask yourself a few important It may sound selfish to some, but to as we watch our aging parents or questions to help you look at your those who dove into caregiving with spouses linger on, not living a quality caregiving objectively and spur you full hearts and no planning, then life but not dying either? As with so into action: ended up in a months- or even years- many things in the caregiving world, • Is everything you are doing for you long commitment, this is a perfectly there’s no right answer for everyone. loved one necessary? rational question. People put their Each person, family, financial status • Are you trying to establish control lives on hold to care for those they love and medical situation is different. over an uncontrollable situation? – an admirable gesture. But when “on However, there are always options and • Are you doing these things so that hold” becomes the new norm, a men - changes that can be made. They may your loved one and/or outsiders will tal adjustment must be made. This not be easy or cheap or ideal, but they say, “What a wonderful child/spouse usually includes acknowledging and at least deserve some consideration. you are”? dealing with difficult emotions like If you start to feel even a twinge of • Can some of what you do be dele - resentment. resentment, it’s time to act. Here are gated to other people? some suggestions for common care - Yes, some of these questions are Adjusting to the New Normal giver scenarios: hard. It’s not always easy to delve into the reasoning behind our actions and Most caregivers take on this new • If your parents live in their own home, hire in-home help and learn to come away with honest answers that role out of love and with good inten - we’re comfortable with. Caregiving tions. They rarely stop to think, get comfortable with the quality of care they are receiving so you can take can easily turn into martyrdom, and “Hmm, this could go on for years… that doesn’t benefit anyone. I’d better take a step back and make some time off from caregiving. It may amount to a few hours every other day, If you are guilt-ridden or filled some plans first.” We don’t pause to with resentment no matter what you think about what we’re getting into or a whole week or even a month—what - ever meets both your needs and those do, see a counselor. Talk through weigh our options. We don’t hash out what your daily life is doing to you. A whether we should keep working full of your parents. • If you and your care recipient live mental health professional will help time or move to part time or if we’ll you sort out the necessary sacrifices have to wind up quitting altogether. together, it is even more crucial for you to look for outside help so you can from the obsessive caregiving ges - We don’t immediately ponder the tures. impact that this new role will have on enjoy some time away from your our children, our spouse, our bottom responsibilities. Because it’s harder for you to completely remove yourself How to Lessen the Burden of line or our own happiness. Caring for an Aging Loved One We may have reservations but still from your caregiving situation, respite rush in simply because we know we’re should occur on a regular basis. Even a Our care recipients may whine needed. It’s up to us to help, so we do good friend, family member or neigh - and complain if our worlds don’t what we must in the moment. But bor may be able to provide respite care revolve around them, but are they those weeks, months and even years of for a few hours here and there. Adult really at risk without our undivided just squeaking by can have lasting con - day care is an excellent option for get - attention? If so, we need to look for a sequences on our relationships, sav - ting seniors out of the house and free - way to fix this that doesn’t fall solely ings, career, retirement, and physical ing up some time for caregivers. on us. and mental health. No matter what age • If you quit a paying job to provide Leave no stone unturned until you you are when you begin caregiving, care because you were under the get some help. If you need to move this role is going to change your life as impression it was temporary and then your loved one into an assisted living you’ve known it and the plans you had realized that it was, in-fact, a long-term facility or a nursing home, then do for the future. arrangement, you’re not alone. your homework and find the best However, you must regroup and take option available. Research and vet Handling Resentment Over Making time to prioritize your future. in-home care providers and adult Sacrifices for Someone Else’s Care Regardless of whether you miss your day care centers. If your loved one career, you’ve depleted your savings, or protests, assure them that you are Most caregivers have some idea of you’re worried about your Social dedicated to seeing they get the best how they intended to spend their lives. Security and retirement, you need to possible care but that you can’t do it 8 But thanks to medical advancements, formulate a plan. It’s possible you may all alone. Given time, it’s likely that aging parents are living longer than still decide you want to stay the course, they will adjust. Often, once they see ever despite serious health conditions, but you need to make that a conscious you won’t budge, they will accept the such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease, choice, so you don’t feel backed into a change and make the most of it. chronic obstructive pulmonary dis - corner. Remember, you are not The point is, you must find some ease (COPD) and heart failure. Their responsible for paying for a parent’s balance in your life. If you go years care falls to loved ones whose plans care. It can be difficult to find and being eaten up with resentment, and expectations are upended. obtain financial assistance, but there your own health will suffer. Your Resentment isn’t a pretty emotion, but are resources out there like Medicaid, abilities as an attentive, organized, it is nigh impossible to avoid as a care - the VA and Area Agencies on Aging compassionate and pleasant caregiv - 20 • December 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

Beaty went 6-42 over four seasons and although the Jayhawks showed promise during this past season, KU pulled the plug on him and immedi - ately went after Miles. In Miles, they have a coach who gives them instant credibility. Pro Bowl Linebacker After Ex-Teammate’s When the University of Kansas thought was a good coach, but he Recruits that would have never con - hired Les Miles to be their next foot - couldn’t win at Kansas. He had little sidered Kansas in the past will take a Tragic Death: ‘I Gave My Life to Christ’ ball coach, they knew exactly what success at the University of Buffalo, look at them now just because Miles they were getting. Athletic Director going 20-30 over four seasons. The is the head man. I expect the talent Jeff Long and Miles have known players he recruited to Kansas were level to go up beginning with his each other for quite some time, hav - the same type of players that he first recruiting class. I realize that he ing worked together previously at recruited to Buffalo, a school in the faces some scholarship deficiencies, the University of Mid-American (thanks Charlie Weiss), but I believe Michigan in the 80’s. Conference, not quite that Miles can overcome those with - The Jayhawks are get - the Big 12. It’s hard in a couple of years. ting a coach with a enough to win in the Big Miles has a great gig at Kansas. career record of 142- 12, but when you’re try - He’s not expected to win big at first, 55 over a 15-year ing to do it with less tal - he just needs to be competitive and career between his ented players, things win some conference games and stints at Oklahoma aren’t going to go well maybe play in a bowl game within a State and Louisiana for you. At Kansas he few years. Getting to six wins State. He won a went 5-19 in two sea - shouldn’t be a problem for Miles in a National Championship at LSU and sons. few years. Of course, it’s not going to was 7-4 in bowl games. KU now has KU then turned the program over happen overnight, but Miles is the the only coach in the Big 12 to win a to Charlie Weiss who pulled it down right man for the job. He sure has national title. to historical depths. His recruiting Jayhawk fans excited for next season, “I haven’t always been a believer. I KU has had some serious prob - strategies backfired and he went 6- but when you bring in the most suc - By Bryan Chai gave my life over to Christ right when lems since they fired Mark Mangino. 22 over 2 and a half seasons before cessful football coach KU has ever Nov. 27, 2018, marks the 11-year Sean Taylor passed, it was 2007,” They brought in Turner Gill, who I the Jayhawks turned to David Beaty. had, that’s bound top happen! anniversary of the untimely death of Alexander told Sports Spectrum’s Washington Redskins superstar safety Jason Romano. “It really made me Sean Taylor. reflect on who I was, and I had some Taylor was only 24 when he was shot other guys, James Thrash, Antwan and killed by intruders in his Miami Randal-El, our team chaplain, Pastor home on Nov. 26, 2007. He was pro - Brett (Fuller). Before that time, I wasn’t tecting his girlfriend and their 18- seeking God at all. I had an emptiness month-old daughter when he was shot in my heart; I didn’t know how to fill it. in the leg, and he died a day later from But because of those guys, I said, ‘Let a severed femoral artery. me start seeking God.’ I came in con - For many football fans, especially in tact with people who were living out Washington, it was an unbelievably the Christian faith and being evangeli - tragic event. cal about it and sharing it.” Taylor, who was an exceptional play - “Once you find Christ and give your er for the University of Miami and was life to Him, now it’s about seeking him a part of the Hurricanes’ 2001 national every single day,” he added. “Am I sur - championship team, kept excelling as a rendering my life over to Him every player after being drafted fifth overall single day? My will for His will.” by the Redskins in 2004. Taylor’s faith was an oft-cited rea - Despite his short career, he’s consid - son for how he turned around a ered by many to be one of the greatest rough upbringing that included safeties of all time, perhaps second only gang ties. to former Miami teammate Ed Reed. Christianity Today, citing an arti - Few players in NFL history were able to cle by Adventist Review editor Mark combine Taylor’s ball-hawking cover - Kellner, recounted how Taylor’s faith age skills with the savagery of his line - was shaping his young adult life. backer-like hits. “At the time of his murder, Sean Taylor made the play of the game Taylor was running (not with gangs), in the last playoff win the Redskins but with God’s crowd at the Perrine have had this millennium, a wild Seventh-day Adventist Church in scoop-and-score fumble return Miami. (Taylor’s Pastor David) Peay against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in believes he was making a run towards the 2005-2006 NFC wild-card game. heaven — and away from his former Washington ultimately prevailed in ways,” Kellner wrote. “During a late the game by one touchdown, 17-10. night conversation last October with But for all of the incredible on-field Peay at an International House of plays Taylor made in his short four- Pancakes restaurant in College Park, year NFL career, it was the indelible Maryland, Taylor reaffirmed a deci - impact he had on his teammates that sion he’d made earlier in 2007 to still resonates 11 years later. return to the Adventist Church and to Take, for example, former Redskin the Lord.” and current Buffalo Bills team captain Perhaps most touchingly, Taylor told Lorenzo Alexander. In a video posted Peay one of the impetuses for his new - by Sports Spectrum in February, found faith. Alexander opened up about how “Pastor, I love going home to see my Taylor’s untimely death helped spur daughter. I’m not with all that other him to find God. stuff anymore,” Taylor told Peay, It’s certainly not the first time NFL according to Kellner. players have expressed their faith, but Rest in peace, Sean Taylor. You and Alexander’s reasoning particularly res - the impact you had on your teammates onates on the anniversary of Taylor’s and those around you will never be for - death. gotten. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______December 2018 • 21

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

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