Topeka EDITION What includes Lawrence, Manhattan, Emporia & Holton FREE! ONE! happened The Area’s Most Complete Event Guide AKE T to sweet Miley Cyrus? Page 11 AARON DOUGLAS ART FAIR pAGE 13 CELEBRATING FAITH, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY IN NORTHEAST KANSAS Celebrating 7 Years! facebook/metrovoicenews VISIT US AT or metrovoicenews.com VOLUME 7 • NUMBER 13 September 2013 TO ADVERTISE, CONTRIBUTE, SUBSCRIBE OR RECEIVE BULK COPIES, CALL 785-235-3340 OR EMAIL [email protected] NEW RESIDENT KANSAS’ MILLIONS IN church guide Perhaps, for us to move forward FOOD STAMP OVER - Fairlawn Nazarene Church PAYMENTS TAKE we need to go back. YEARS TO RECOUP Kansas Watchdog — During fiscal year 2011 alone, Kansas racked up more than $17 million in food stamp overpayments, but last year the state only managed to reclaim about $1.5 million of it, accord - See inside ing to a state official. ! That’s just one of the revelations back cover Kansas Watchdog discovered after inves - Capitol Briefing for tigating the 5.45 percent payment error rate Kansas’ Supplemental Nutrition Pastors and Ministry Leaders comes to FSBC SEPTEMBER 15, 2013 Pastors and ministry leaders (and all believers) are invited to a briefing Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at First Southern Baptist Church in Topeka. Led by David Barton of Wallbuilders and Neil Mammen, author of 40 Days Toward a More Godly Nation, answers will be given to such questions as: On Assistance Program posted during fiscal What is the Biblical September 15, year 2012. The error rate — which role of government? more than two mil- includes both over- and underpayments What is the lion Americans will be — is below the 6 percent federal maxi - Church’s role in gov - focused on a national team mum standard established in 2008, but ernment? What’s the event that has nothing to do with still above the national average of 3.42 Barton answer to judicial major league sports. Their goal: Getting percent. activism? Whose job is it to take care of folks back to church. Of the erroneous payments last year, the poor and oppressed? Cost is $30 and On that Sunday, 20,000 churches from coast to coast the vast majority (4.59 percent) were includes lunch. For info or to register visit will be participating in special services in their own communi- n Please see overpayments, while only 0.85 percent cultureshield.com or call 316-516-0777. ties for National Back to Church Sunday after stepping out to invite were underpayments. See page 13 for more information. people they know and love to come back to church. BACK TO CHURCH page 5 n Please see OVERPAYMENTS page 3

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Retreat Guide continues - Pg 8 A relaxing setting such as this one at Forest Park can do wonders for you outlook 2 • September 2013 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Christian Business Owners Face Legal Challenges Local pro-life group to participate in National Day of Remembrance for Their Opposition to Same Sex Marriages The Heart of America any clients if it would force the owners to Memorial Wall for the L. B. Lyon | Christian Press violate their Christian beliefs. Despite the Unborn, facilitated by Business owners who conduct their majority opinion of Americans, the law - Christians for Life, Inc. will be participating in the National business following Christian biblical suits are being filed against anyone who Day of Remembrance for principles could end up in court and be stands in the way of same-sex couples Aborted Children on forced to violate their beliefs or go out of getting what they want. A New Jersey business. A former Lutheran Church in September 14, from at 1:00PM church faced a legal challenge when they to 3:30PM. The Heart of Grimes, Iowa, is now owned by Dick and did not want to accommodate same-sex Betty Odgaard. The couple opened the America Memorial Wall for the couples at the church run retreat center. A Unborn is located at 1216 SE Görtz Haus Gallery in the beautiful old florist in Washington State faced charges building and rents out space in the facili - Republican Avenue, which is for refusing business for a same-sex mar - one block east of California ty for weddings. The Odgaard’s believe riage. Photographers in New Mexico were that marriage is between one man and Avenue convicted for refusing to do the photog - CFL is also celebrating their one woman. When a homosexual couple Gallery saying they are protected by state raphy for a same-sex marriage. tenth anniversary. Ten years stillbirth or abortion are engraved on the wanted to hold their wedding ceremony law from this type of discrimination. Christian business owners are finding ago the property that now houses the memorial wall. Some people have found at the Gallery they were turned down. Same-sex marriages have been legal in that they are being pushed into making a Heart of America Memorial Wall for the peace after a child died because of mis - This has led to a nightmare for the Iowa since April 3, 2009, when the Iowa choice of going out of business or facing Unborn was a couple of acres of vacant Odgaard’s and the case appears headed to carriage or stillbirth. Others found peace Supreme Court threw out the state’s court costs, legal fees and potential con - lots, with 600 old tires, tons of debris, after they began to realize that an abor - court. defense of marriage act claiming it was viction for standing up for their Christian and a lot trees and undergrowth. Work tion was not the answer to a regrettable Betty Odgaard told the media that they unconstitutional. beliefs. began immediately on the land donated situation, and a valuable life was lost to have no problem with homosexuals using The publicity surrounding the denial by a generous donor, headed up by CFL this earth. The memorial park is being the Gallery for other purposes but that of the homosexual wedding has led to a Property Manager Charles Rightmeier. used by many as a place to come just to they could not, in good conscience, par - loss of business for the Görtz Haus The undergrowth was cleared, the tires pray. Christians for Life is inviting every - ticipate in a same-sex marriage in the Gallery. Other couples who are support - Kansas ranks high removed, and the debris taken away. The one to come to the National Day of Gallery in blatant opposition to their ive of same-sex marriage have cancelled in cost-benefit study property was landscaped, the wall erect - Remembrance for Aborted Children to Christian beliefs. When the homosexual their ceremonies and the Gallery has been ed, beautiful lights added. Sidewalks, pray for healing, solidarity, and in couple was rejected, they wasted no time bombarded with hate mail. Kansas Watchdog — While Kansans decorative fencing, underground water - might not cheer every decision that comes remembrance of aborted children. It is going to the Iowa Human Rights According to a Rasmussen poll, 85- ing system, and gorgeous flowers all being recommended that all bring lawn Commission and filing a complaint percent of Americans believe that busi - out of the Capitol building in Topeka, leg - make the park a beautiful and peaceful islators can’t be faulted for failing to con - chairs along. against the Odgaard’s and Görtz Haus ness owners should have the right to deny place to go. sider all the options on the table. For more information contact Over one hundred names of babies Barbara Saldivar at 785-267-5777 or That’s the angle of a new study released now in heaven because of miscarriage, by the Pew Charitable Trusts’ Results First [email protected]. initiative. The report examined the use of cost-benefit studies in state legislatures across the nation, and whether or not state lawmakers institute data-driven policy - making. Overall, Kansas was one of 10 states to lead the nation in the use and implemen - COUNSELING tation of cost-benefit studies, including Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, YOU CAN TRUST North Carolina, Utah, Virginia, Areas of expertise: Washington and Wisconsin. States were • Marriage & Relationships judged based on how many studies they • Depression • Addictions produced per year, whether the studies • Anxiety • Grief-Loss addressed multiple alternatives and if the data influenced legislative decisions. • Adoption • Foster Care During the time period the study examined (2008-2011), Kansas tied for fourth-place in terms of total cost-benefit studies. Washington state led the way with 23 such studies, followed by California with 19 and Missouri with 17. Kansas clocked 16 in total, alongside North Carolina and Ohio.

Local Christian Chamber plans special events Capital City Christian Chamber of Commerce (C5) is planning several special events in the coming months. The Rev. Barry Feaker will be the featured speaker at the C5 monthly luncheon September 12,, 11:30-1, at Legend Assisted Living, 21st & Arvonia Place. Attendees can bring a guest to this special luncheon for only $5.00 each. The Annual C5 Pastor’s Appreciation Luncheon will be held October 10, 11:30- 1. All full and part-time pastors are invited for a free lunch, and to listen to the special speakers selected for this occasion. In November, the C5 Christian Business Expo & Luncheon will be held on the 14th from 6 am to 2 pm at the Downtown Ramada, in conjunction with the YMCA Prayer Breakfast the same morning. For more information, go to www.C5Alive.org or email [email protected]. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______September 2013 • 3 From Russia with love TBC to break ground on 4.8 million addition OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD VOLUNTEERS PRO - VIDED SHOEBOX OF HOPE AND A NEW LIFE Bethany Bashioum his memory, Foreman remembers coming has not ceased or slowed down. back to the orphanage from a doctor’s Shortly after moving in with his new Once an orphan, Vladimir “Ted” appointment. family, Foreman realized his adoptive par - Foreman remembers what it was like to “I remember walking into ents had been dedicated OCC volunteers have nothing to call his own. the orphanage and all of the since 1993. The siblings explained to their Having spent most of his kids had received a shoebox, mom that they had received gifts from the childhood being shifted and there was one waiting ministry while in Russia and became from one orphanage to the for me,” Foreman said. ecstatic when they learned they could send next since he was 3 years old, Foreman couldn’t believe their own shoeboxes to different corners of it was the simple gift of a he was being given a gift of the world. Sunday, August 4th marked a new with its AWANA programs. The new new washcloth packed into a his own. He was grateful “It was exciting because this was a way I chapter for a church in the heart of campus addition will double the capacity shoebox given to him because this gift brought could give back and for me to show love to Topeka. Topeka Bible Church broke for the children's area and give TBC two through the ministry of him the greatest gift of all; kids in as much pain as I was in,” Foreman ground on a new 4.8 million dollar addi - side-by-side game activities, break out Operation Christmas Child hope. said. “It’s such a powerful opportunity for that would change the tion to their existing campus. rooms, and increased security. “As I was looking through God to change their life.” Called the "Family Life Center," the Two children's theaters will be located course of Foreman’s life. the gift, I had an overwhelm - The correlation between Foreman addition will serve several functions for on the new second floor addition. The Now in his 20s and living ing feeling of hope,” receiving a shoebox as a child, to packing in the United States, the Topeka community. It will alleviate theaters will be used each weekend and Vladimir “Ted” Foreman Foreman said. “The thought his own shoeboxes to send to children who Foreman helps to share that somebody cared were in similar situations as he once current crowding issues for weekend every Wednesday for their AWANA pro - OCC’s mission to inspire others to contin - enough to take their time to pack this gift endured, was another life-changing services and will also allow all children's gram. Additional nursery rooms will ue the ministry’s tradition of packing and give to me without even knowing who moment. ministries to be housed in one secure provide families to all be under one roof. shoeboxes filled with trinkets and hygiene I was, was such an act of love.” “A simple shoebox is an incredible life- location. The addition will include a 450 The Topeka Bible Church campus is items to send to impoverished children all A few years later, Foreman and his two changer,” Foreman said. “If it weren’t for seat auditorium. located at 1135 SW College Avenue. For over the world. sisters were adopted by a Minnesotan fam - that person who packed my shoebox, I Currently, Topeka Bible Church serves more information, go to discovertbc.com Foreman will be in the Kansas City area ily. don’t know if I would be where I am now.” almost 300 kids each Wednesday night online or call 785-234-5545. Sept. 19-23 to share his story. When he began hearing about Jesus During his visit to Kansas City, During Foreman’s childhood in the from his new family, Foreman realized Foreman will be serving as a keynote n Please see EPIPHANY page 19 orphanage, he had nothing of his own. there was a connection between the speaker at two OCC Countdown Events “I had to share everything with about moment of hope he felt when he received on Sunday, Sept. 22. Foreman will be 20 other kids that lived in a room with a shoebox gift and the eternal hope he was speaking in Independence at Noland Road me,” Foreman recalls. “We had to share hearing about through Christ. Baptist Church at 2 p.m., and in Smithville one towel between all of us. We rarely It was not long after the adoption, at Grace Community Church at 7:30 p.m. brushed our teeth.” Foreman accepted Jesus into his heart. For more information about how to get Then came what is now a special day in Since then, God’s purpose for Foreman involved with OCC, visit www.samari - tanspurse.org.

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Theresa Freed, communications director for the Kansas Department for Children and Families, said many recoveries of benefit overpayments are based on actions that have taken years to produce results. That means once an erroneous payment is out the door, there’s no telling when exactly it might be coming back. Nationwide, last year Kansas ranked 44th of 53 regions — all states plus the District of Columbia, Guam and the Virgin Islands — in terms of accuracy, according to U.S. Food and Nutrition Service data. The only regions to post a higher rate of payment inaccuracy were Arizona, Connecticut, Missouri, Nevada, Rhode Island, Vermont,West Virginia, Wyoming and Guam. Freed attributed Kansas’ higher- than-average error rate to the fact that benefit levels are adjusted more fre - quently than other states, according to the status of each individual. “Kansas has opted to ‘act on all changes,’ which means the benefits will vary as circumstances change, com - pared to states that wouldn’t make the change,” Freed said. “The bottom line is, there’s more room for error in Kansas because we do a better job of making sure clients are only receiving benefits for which they are qualified. If an error is made along the way, we act quickly to correct it. Although this hurts our accuracy rate, it helps pro - tect the integrity of the welfare sys - tem.” 4 • September 2013 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Why We Need a Theology of the Body THE BATTLE FOR MY SOUL Remember that most people Chaplain’s Corner Will cheat me if they can. marriage. This bond is blessed so that Heavenly Father, by John Potter | Military Chaplain people can find greater relationship, hap - Uncommon But the other one reminds me Christians need to understand a bibli - piness, intimacy, and know the joy of chil - Very deep within me If that's what I believe, cal theology of the body. dren. Jesus confirms this creation para - Prayers A battle scene unfolds: I'll live a life of misery, I share this because of several recent digm in Matthew 19. Competing models A duel between two persons For myself I will deceive. events. First, the Supreme Court struck to the marital covenant are found in cur - Fred S. For the capture of my soul. down the federal definition of marriage rent and ancient cultures, including being between one man and one woman. polygamy, same-sex unions, serial Hollomon I realize this battle Second, California recently passed a law monogamy, polyamory, and “open mar - One tells me not to worry Will continue for my soul: Chaplain Emeritus When I feel I have to lie. allowing transgender students to choose riages.” These constructs lack the essential Kansas Senate Please help me, Lord, to listen to which restroom ingredients that fully But the other says that lying The person You control. and locker room express God’s plan. I can never justify. they use. The They are flawed imi - Prayers like this may be found in my Book of Uncommon law, which will tations of what God Prayers at Christian Book and Gift Store, Book Boutique One says that my survival I Pray in the Name of Jesus Christ intended. at the Library, Wolfe’s Camera Shop, the State Capital, take effect Jan. 1, and my Web site, fsh-kschap.org Rests on a simple plan: AMEN gives students We should also the right “to embrace our gender participate in as a gift from God. WOMEN OF FAITH OFFERS NEW LEVEL OF WORSHIP sex-segregated The contemporary AND BIBLICAL DEPTH THIS YEAR programs, activ - dance with changing ities and facili - gender identity rep - ties” based on resents a rebellious ‘God can do anything’ the gender they identify with as opposed rejection of our Creator’s biological The nation’s largest gathering of Walsh, Vice to their birth gender. Those programs design. We should not change or Christian women, Women of Faith, is President of also include sports teams. Third, a day exchange our humanity. It would only after being sentenced to 35 years in distort God’s canvass. This rejection also brinking its two-day live event to Kansas Creative at Women prison, Army Private First Class Bradley demonstrates a rebellious desire to City with an expanded list of biblical of Faith. Manning announced that he self identi - exchange “the truth of God for a lie” and Christian speakers, an emphasis on deep - Each event runs a fies as a female and wants to be known as make ourselves in our own image, er worship with the addition of Mercy day and a half and Chelsea Manning. Romans 1:25. Me and Third Day, and a new focus on includes a variety of These events are more than news sto - Honor God with your body. The bringing scriptural depth to modern life speakers. such as ries. They are a reflection of our nation, Biblical mandate is clear, we are to pursue applications. SSheryl Brady, our culture, and our society as a whole. purity. This is accomplished by uphold - The 2013 tour theme, ‘Believe God Christine Caine, Kari Jobe, MercyMe, or child, financial or marital difficulties, They also reflect what currently passes as ing fidelity in marriage and upholding Can Do Anything,’ was created to inspire Anita Renfroe, Lysa TerKeurst. Worship we want women to know that God is the acceptable behavior. chastity outside of marriage. We need to women to let go of the pain, planning music will be led by Gateway Worship, ultimate healer and by clinging to Him Here are a few reminders to share from be aware of potential temptations and be and stress by handing their lives over to home church of Kari Jobe and well- pure refreshment will take root in their the National Association of Evangelicals transparent with those who hold us the only One who can make anything known worship songs such as lives,” said Debbie Stuart, Church and and its Generation Forum. accountable. Sanctification is both an possible, God. “Revelation Song” and “Stay Amazed.” Leadership Development Director for People are created in the image of God. event and a process. We are incapable of Multiple studies show that women “Whether it is a broken family situa - Women of Faith. “What we can offer at God made us. We are not descendants of eliminating ourselves from the problem experience greater levels of stress than tion, breast cancer or illness, infertility, our events is hope and experiential another mammal. God created human of sin. Only Jesus Christ can and will set men on average, including work, home problems with children, loss of a spouse renewal.” beings in His image, looked at all He us free, Romans 8:1-4. But all are called to life, major life events, and social and eco - “present your bodies as a living sacrifice, made, and pronounced it “very good” in nomic concerns, which, if not managed, holy and acceptable to God” and to be Genesis 1:31. We are included in this can lead to post traumatic stress disorder, decree. This makes every human a holy “transformed by the renewing of your mental disorders, depression and other reflection of God and a unique work of minds” Romans 12:1-2. health problems. art. God bestows us with some of His As Christians, we are called to honestly divine attributes setting us apart from the share the standard God has given through “This year’s theme was created to refo - beasts of the field. Created in His image, Scripture. Many will reject it, but the cus the minds of women, reminding we are relational and embodied beings, church must be steadfast and faithful to them that we are not in control, God is, whose very nature bear the fingerprints of biblical teaching. Another challenge in and through Him we can find peace, God. speaking God’s truth is being compas - healing and restoration,” said Barry God created us male and female. The sionate like Christ. Hate and anger will genders announced in Genesis 1 are dif - only hurt our Christian witness. Instead, ferent. God’s design is for man and let us continue to advance God’s king - National Guard woman to be together in the covenant of dom by speaking the truth in love. teaching leadership The National Guard has started teaching civilians how to be leaders. The first lessons are being given to athletic teams including more than 20 members of the University of Missouri basketball team. Coach Frank Haith got the idea after more than 50 Tiger football team members went through the same course earlier. Officer Brian Hatcher says the same tech - niques used for soldiers can apply to sports teams and other civilian groups. Hatcher says each participant will get guidance on how to be a better leader, how to involve teammates, and how to involve teammates is seeking success. Each player will be put into a leadership position during the train - ing, which will include some military expe - riences. He says there is no clear description of what makes a good leader. But he says living by the Seven Army Values will make people better leaders. The values are expressed as LDRSHIP: L–loyalty, D–duty, R–respect, S–selfless service, H–honor, I–integrity, P–personal courage. The Guard hopes high school and college student-athletes from throughout Missouri will be drawn to the program. The program eventually could be offered to the broader public. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______September 2013 • 5 a key time of the year for reengaging peo - BACK TO CHURCH ple after the summer. continued from page 1 "September is the number one growth time in a church," said Bil Cornelius, pas - “We are encouraging our people to tor of Bay Area Fellowship in Corpus invite friends and neighbors,” said Pastor Christi, Texas. "You gotta give them a rea - David Delk of Crossroads Wesleyan son to come back, and they will." Church (formerly Heritage Wesleyan), To help encourage churches to promote 2121 SW Harrison in Topeka. “We have and church members to invite, National done 3 years of outreach for Back To Back to Church Sunday has ready-to-use Church Sunday, and we are helping them materials available at to be intentional about it. I think people Community Church, 7620 SW 21st Street www.backtochurch.com. Free materials are beginning to realize how important it in west Topeka, will use the occasion to include a roster listing, publicity materials, is to do this on an on-going basis. Every reiterate the importance of the church in tips for using social media, and informa - Sunday should be Back To Church the community. tion about using the Back to Church Sunday!” “We believe the church is Jesus’ vehicle Facebook page and YouTube channel. Delk said that this year on Back to to reach the world,” said Buller. “Society The richly-resourced project also offers Church Sunday, September 15, today has sometimes put the church on founder and CEO of Outreach, Inc., the Strobel, best-selling author of The Case everything from postcards to bulletin cov - Crossroads will begin a new 32-week the back burner. We need to bring it back nation's leading provider of church com - for Christ and The Case for Faith. ers to banners and videos. An in-depth series called The Story. The Story is God’s to the forefront again. The church is munications resources and one of the "The church offers hope, grace, truth, Back to Church kit, available in print or as Word told in a whole new way, arranged important and valuable to the communi - founders of National Back to Church joy and the message of eternal life -- all of a download, includes a planning guide, chronologically from Genesis to ty, and people need to be a part of it.” Sunday. which we want our friends to experience. sermons, videos, children's curriculum, Revelation. Many churches are using pre-printed "Make your decision and get your team Let's take a risk and prayerfully offer an posters, e-book, samples of other printed “It’s a journey through the Bible from invitations to invite their friends and on board -- there are many resources invitation!" resources, and more than 60 digital cover to cover,” Delk said. “What better neighbors. Others, like Heartland available, many by download you could Yet despite the endorsement from resources, such as e-vites, web banners, time to start back to church? On Sunday Worship Center at 1401 NW Harrison, have today. It's a great way to kickstart Strobel and many other church leaders, PowerPoint presentations, logos and chil - the 8th we will kick it off by reminding are planning a pancake breakfast before your own fall programming and bless only two percent of church members have dren's resources. everyone to invite someone for the fol - the service, or a covered dish fellowship your community." invited someone to church in the past National Back to Church Sunday lowing week.” afterward. "Remember, although most people in year. National Back to Church Sunday even has its own You Tube channel Pastor David Buller of Cornerstone More churches are signing up each day America have been to church, only about provides the inspiration and tools to help with more than 20 videos to share to be a part of Back to Church Sunday at 20 percent attend regularly," he contin - church members push past their discom - information, inspiration -- and also www.backtochurch.com. In addition, the ued. "Yet research shows most people fort to reach out and invite others to come. make it fun. Video previews are avail - Back to Church Facebook page would try it if someone just invited And pastors understand it also comes at able at youtube.com/btcsunday. Seven out of 10 unchurched (www.facebook.com/backtochurch) has them." garnered more than 47,000 likes in one Participating churches are also prepar - people would visit a church month, as the excitement builds and par - ing for the day by encouraging members if a friend invited them. ticipating churches gear up for the special to make a special effort to attend church What are we waiting for?" services they will hold designed to be wel - that day, and to invite someone to come coming to their community. with them. LEE STROBEL "Right now is a perfect time to sign up 'Seven out of 10 unchurched people and get your church engaged in this ener - would visit a church if a friend invited gy-filled project," said Scott Evans, them. What are we waiting for?" said Lee

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by Bob Weeks Critics of Kansas Governor Sam Brownback point to his nomination of a con - fidant to the Kansas Court of Appeals as evi - dence of politics trumping the — purported - ly — merit-based selection process formerly in place. The previous process, however, was noth - ing if not political. Its defenders — the state’s legal profession — denied that, but they were in charge of the process. In fact, the reason that Caleb Stegall, the current nominee, is not already on the bench is politics. Stegall’s recommendation from Felita Kahrs, a member of the Supreme Court Nominating Commission, highlights both his judicial qualifications and the political challenge he may face as a nominee. Ms. Kahrs previously reviewed Stegall’s applica - tion for the Kansas Court of Appeals, and her recommendation says that she found that his “outstanding academic background, his excellent writing ability, and the experience he brings to this position, exceeded and in some cases far surpassed the other appli - cants.” Even though she believed that he “was one of the top candidates that appeared before the Commission,” she explained, “due to politics, his name was not submitted.” That’s from National Review Online’s Bench Memos. And if you’re wondering why so many will criticize this appointment and the new process, well, “hell hath no fury like a lawyer scorned.” win a free meal for two, or a 51” plasma tv!!

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It is 2 – Name your Retreat Where do you want to host located on 340 acres of mostly riparian forest 30 If you’re passionate about the work Give your retreat a name. This miles west of downtown Kansas City. your retreat? you do, you’ve probably considered grounds your idea with a vision and pur - First, let’s start with region. Over 300 groups use Tall Oaks each year rang - offering a getaway retreat so your clients pose. ing from mostly youth groups in the summer to I recommend that, at first, adult usage during the majority of the rest of the can spend some intense high-focus time At first, I just called my retreat: you keep your retreat within year. We host sixteen Disciples camps during the with you and other like-minded souls. “Women’s Retreat.” (Not particularly easy driving distance. summer. Other groups who make Tall Oaks home Sounds amazing, doesn’t it? exciting, huh?) It’s great to have familiar for a short period are: It is! When I finally created the name, “The surroundings and not have to Seven special needs camps during the summer My list has now grown so much that I Unstoppable Power of Intention travel far. If you want to con - include: MDA (Muscular Dystrophy), ADA no longer offer these more intimate Retreat,” I was much more excited at the sider a more exotic location, it (Diabetes), 2 autism/Asperger camps, sickle cell retreats. Now, I meet many coaches, con - prospect of my retreats – and many will obviously take a lot more anemia youth, foster kids and kids with grief sultants, trainers and mnistry leaders more women expressed interest! planning on your part. issues. who want to host their own retreats. 3 –Decide How Many People You Want Next, let’s talk about choos - Craft Groups: Many adult groups for quilting, If this sounds like you, here are some My retreats had anywhere from 22 – ing a retreat center. scrapbooking, photography, and creative painting tips — straight from my personal “been- 35 people in them. Many of my clients There are many retreat cen - Take time to shop around and explore workshops have found a home at Tall Oaks. there-done-that” files — for how to plan have offered retreats for as few as 6 peo - ters that provide amazing options (see your options, review your pricing and Educational Groups: Many public school and and host your own retreats ple. The choice is yours. What is ideal for advertisers in this guide). Some facilities weigh the pros and cons of each location. college groups use Tall Oaks. 1 – Build a List of attendees you? Tall Oaks boasts two of the best educational are more luxurious, some more simple – 6 – Price your Retreat It’s one thing to have a great idea for a 4 – Choose a Time for Your Retreat and recreational programs in the area. but they do allow for an affordable Putting a price tag on your retreat can retreat. But it’s a whole other thing to Retreats can range anywhere from One is the OAKS Program. It is an experiential retreat experience for you as a host – and bring up lots of stuff. find people to come! one to nine days. Or longer! If you’re just for your clients. But you must challenge yourself NOT The great news about retreats is that getting started, I recommend a three-day I recommend that you choose a space to play small. Low prices can position your list doesn’t have to be huge in order format. This makes it easy for your par - that offers lodging and meals. your retreat as low-value. to fill the spaces. Many retreat centers ticipants to plan, to arrange travel, and Something special happens to a group of Also, do not price your retreat just offer options for 10-person retreats. doesn’t require too many days off from people when they dine and sleep on site above the per-person price you’re paying Still, you need to have a list – whether work. Of course, this is also dependent – without the distractions of the outer the retreat center. You need to plan for it’s your client database, or your eZine upon the content you want to deliver. world. Continued on next page FOREST PARK IS THE BEST OF TWO WORLDS Though just a few blocks off I-70 and just five Park may be one of Kansas’ best kept secrets. with nature. And with its large meeting halls, a minutes from downtown Topeka, Forest Park But being so close to the highway and everything huge tabernacle shaped like a cross, and a com - Conference and Retreat Center, located on 45- the city of Topeka has to offer, makes it an ideal mercial kitchen for use of guests, Forest Park acres in a wooded valley of a forest, features place to kick back, relax and spend some time meets the needs of a large variety of groups. program challenge course which uses three differ - wildlife such as deer, foxes, geese and a variety ent levels of activities to teach teamwork, bond - of other animals. Spending time at Forest Park is ing, problem solving and leadership. The first level a great and inexpensive way to unwind and relax is ground games which are activities that groups in a secluded area. It’s not unusual to see a fam - do out on a lawn or meeting room space. The sec - ily of deer stroll by. With such a rustic setting ond level has over 20 low ropes course elements located in a thickly forested area, a person would Please see TALL OAKS page 19 not guess that they are so close to the city. n Even though it’s so close to the city, Forest Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______September 2013 • 9 cancellations. game. They never actually fire. In other so they try to superficially make the STEP BACK IN TIME TIME TO TAKE A BREATH I encourage you to stretch yourself. words, they never commit. retreat seem more exciting. Don’t do This nearly 'century old' charming Country Estate, where the beauty and wonder of the Lake Doniphan Conference & Retreat Center Crunch the numbers and make sure Yes, it can be scary to offer your first this.) is situated on 300 wooded, rolling acres sur - your expenses are covered. retreat – but commitment and deci - Bonus Tip #2: Allow space Kansas Flint Hills blend with Twenty-First Century charm, provides a unique setting for your special rounding scenic Lake Doniphan, just outside of 7 – Outline the Content of Your Retreat sion are half the battle. Choose a date. Many years ago, I went to a personal Excelsior Springs, MO. Primarily hosting Create a structure or framework that And start marketing in your church, growth retreat that literally exhausted gathering. Keene Road Country Estate and Conference Center is a 17-room Colonial Estate retreats for Christian church groups, it also will guide the flow of each day. There’s organization or Christian publica - me. The hosts were obviously so fright - charmingly decorated throughout – a place for welcomes corporate entities looking for more probably a natural beginning, middle tions. ened of not giving enough content that Clubs, Organizations, Educational Groups, and end you will follow. In each ele - Bonus Tip #1: Keep it simple they dragged the participants around Associations, and Corporations to retreat from ment, map out the activities and teach - If you’re just getting started, don’t from one activity to the next. the chaos of daily life and indulge in a quiet, calm ing that will be included. try to plan a retreat on that Greek The best thing about this retreat? It setting to focus on the important business at The key thing about content is this: island you’ve always wanted to visit. taught me what NOT to do when I was Don’t “over teach.” Retreats are about learning and expe - hosting my own retreats! Retreats (and events, too!) are meant rience. Though adventure can be a My retreats had lots of space built to get participants to actually experience component, many times retreat hosts into them. Yes, it can be scary to allow the work they never get to do at home. make it harder on themselves by being space because it feels like you’re not This means you have to give them the too aggressive with their early retreat working! But the gift of holding space space to learn and take part in activities. goals. for your participants IS working. And it 8 - Commit to a Date for Your Retreat. (HINT: This is often because they fear provides a great value. Be strong affordable off-site business conferences or Many people play the “Ready Aim” that they themselves are not “enough” – enough to allow for this. retreats. “I’ve had guests exclaim over the amount of TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE wit h television and private bath. Stepping of the animals and the peace of a quiet hand. The Country Estate appeals also as a tra - work they can accomplish in planning sessions Take a walk on the wild side during a from your door to the wrap-around balcony Kansas evening. Special guest tours pro - ditional, classic setting for weddings and impor - away from normal office distractions,” says unique experience at Hedrick Exotic Animal is a relaxing way to enjoy the amazing view vide an intimate and unforgettable experi - tant family gatherings. Brenda O’Dell, Lake Doniphan’s Business and Farm. Whether it's petting a zebra, riding a ence with more than 30 varieties of exotic Facilities available for enjoyment: A 17-room animals. Please see DONIPHAN page 19 camel or feeding a giraffe, this one-of-a- n Please see KEENE page 19 n kind attraction offers the opportunity to come face-to-face with several unusual BREATHTAKING VIEWS animals, including kangaroos. 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Oklahoma, in the 4-state area. This 1480 acre, non-denominational facility holds all the adventure of camping, as well as all of the comforts of home. Sky Ranch understands that purposeful and intentional planning is vital to providing an experience that is peaceful, meaningful, and beneficial to all guests. With years of retreat experi - ence to draw from, the staff at Sky Ranch Cave Springs rec - ognizes that a successful retreat begins the moment a potential guest makes an inquiry. With unparalleled attention to every detail, the heart of Sky Ranch is to pro - vide excellent service, out - standing facilities and unique opportunities for group mem - bers and leaders to connect, grow, and benefit from their time together. Sky Ranch has the capacity to host groups of various sizes, from small family reunions to larger corporate or church retreats. A couple of different lodging options provide mod - ern, comfortable sleeping accommodations for up to 400 guests. A variety of meeting spaces provides seating and gathering opportunities, com - plete with stages, a full AV inventory, and indoor/outdoor options. A brand new outdoor amphitheater provides a beau - tiful backdrop for an intimate time of worship for youth or church retreat groups, or a fun twist on movie night! While lodging and meeting spaces are crucial to retreat success, Sky Ranch knows that feeding group members Kathy n Please see SKY page 19 10 • September 2013 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Got an Opinion? Share it with the Metro Voice! go to facebook/MetroVoiceNews, or email [email protected]

Coptic Christians react to Egypt’s Christians face Jihad the murder of friends. "humiliate" Muslims and eradicate Islam. NINA SHEA The litany of attacks is long: St. George director, Hudson Institute's Center for Church, St. Mary's Church, Good Religious Freedom, Shepherd's Church, the Pentecostal co-author of Church, in Minya; St. Therese Church, Persecuted: The Church of the Reformation, Church of the MANAGING EDITOR Global Assault on Apostle, Holy Revival Church, St. John's Christians Church, in Assiut; Church of the Virgin Lee Mary in Cairo, St. Damiana Church, the Hartman Evangelical Church, and Joseph's Church, [email protected] in Fayoum; Church of the Archangel view point Michael, St. Saviors Anglican Church, the ASSISTANT EDITORS The world is silent Greek Orthodox and Franciscan churches, Cathie Hartman, Nick Hartman in Suez; Fr. Maximus Church and St. as the extermination George's Church, in Alexandria. . . Christian worshipers stayed home, fearing are occurring throughout Egypt, they are ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS As of Aug. 18, some 65 churches, as for their lives. A dozens of Christians have concentrated especially in the areas of Al of Copts begins well as several convents, monasteries, and been attacked and killed for being Minya and Assiut, "because it is there that Mike Siebert 215-9503 Violent aggression by Egypt's Muslim schools, dozens of Christian homes and Christian. we find the headquarters of the jihadists," [email protected] Brotherhood (MB) and other Islamists, For the first time in 1,600 years, according to Fr. Greiche. including those sympathetic to al-Qaeda, 383-3729 Sunday prayers were canceled at the Groups of the Left, of women, of Phillip Vallejo continues to be directed at one of the Orthodox Monastery of the Virgin Mary students, of intellectuals, of busi - [email protected] world's oldest Christian communities, fol - ...it is Egypt’s Christian and Priest Ibram in Degla, south of Minya, nesspersons, of secularists, not to men - Lee Hartman lowing the Egyptian military's break up because the three churches there were tion the military, all participated in the last month of Brotherhood sit-ins. The 640-6399; [email protected] community, who num- destroyed by the mob. In Cairo, Franciscan Tamarrud movement that supported Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party nuns watched as the cross over the gate to the military's ouster of the Muslim NEWS & FEATURES has been inciting the anti-Christian ber 10 percent of the their school was torn down and replaced Brotherhood–affiliated President Morsi. pogroms on its web and Facebook pages. by an al-Qaeda flag and the school itself But it is Egypt's Christian community, Peggy Mooney, Alan Goforth, Leilani One such page, posted on August 14, population, that is bear- Haywood, Fred Hollomon, Carolyn torched; Sister Manal, the principal, who number 10 percent of the popula - Cogswell, Cristina Fischer, John Potter, lists a bill of particulars against the ing the brunt of the reported that three nuns were then tion, that is bearing the brunt of the Perk Perkins, Jenny Odermatt, Talitha Christian Coptic minority, blaming it, and marched through the streets as prisoners Islamist anger. Led by the Muslim Martin, Rob Mooney, Katherine Runquist, only it, for the military's crackdown Islamist anger. of war, as neighborhood mobs "hurled Brotherhood, and joined by various Phil Boatwright, Marie Asner, Dwight against the Brotherhood, alleging that the abuse" at them along the way. other Islamist groups, some hoisting al- Widaman, Jessica Hosman, Lee Hartman Church has declared a "war against Islam Fr. Rafic Greiche, spokesman of Egypt's Qaeda flags, a ruthless campaign of reli - and Muslims." It concludes with the threat, LAYOUT & DESIGN Catholic Bishops reported to the Vatican gious cleansing, of Islamic "purifica - "For every action there is a reaction." This businesses, even the YMCA, have been news agency Fides that of the destroyed tion," is well underway in Egypt. As Joe Boothe, Lee Hartman, Dwight Widaman builds on statements in the article "The documented as looted and burned or sub - churches, 14 are Catholic, while the rest jihad has come to the Arab world's Military Republic of [Coptic Pope] ject to other destruction by Islamist rioters. belong to the Coptic Orthodox, Greek largest country, our foreign-policy lead - Metro Voice is published monthly and serves Tawadros," carried on the MB website in The Coptic Pope remains in hiding and the communities of Topeka, Lawrence, Orthodox, Anglican, and Protestant com - ers and press ignore this turn of events Manhattan and other communities in NE July, about the Coptic Church wanting to many Sunday services did not take place as munities. While the anti-Christian attacks at our peril. Kansas. MV is available primarily by bulk and subscription distribution to over 500 locations, including grocery stores, churches, schools, restaurants, bookstores, libraries, businesses and other retail outlets. 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Lovingly stepping back and MetroVoiceNews.com Outside of his obvious poor choices, choosing to allow someone to fail and facebook.com/metrovoicenews some of the people around him are guilty experience pain is an unfortunate but too. necessary teacher. And often our good Have you ever just wanted to be “nice” intentions prevent that from happening. to a family member, friend or co-worker When we step back, we are allowing by helping out with an issue they were someone else to step in. God. It is an act facing – albeit major or minor? Maybe of love and trust. King Solomon wrote, son enough to stop trying to rescue with vides the sparrow its food. What have you you truly felt sorry for them. Maybe you “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, hopes they might change. We trust God done? saw the coming consequences and want - and do not lean on your own under - enough to step back and release the per - Let us step back and allow God to ed to step in before it got worse. Maybe standing. In all your ways acknowledge son into His care. Who can do a better work. May He become the hope for today the issue affected you somehow and get - him, and he will make straight your job? He or you? He hung the stars. He in the lives of the people we so desperate - ting involved was in your best interest. paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6). We love the per - raises the sun every morning. He pro - ly want to rescue. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______September 2013 • 11 THE FAITH OF A TWO-YEAR OLD by Jessica S. Hosman from his counte - Have you ever felt so consumed by anx - nance. He confi - “HOw did MiLEy CyRus GO iety that it seems no matter how hard you dently smiled and pray or what you do, you just can’t escape went back to his sO HORheRr Dad?i I bdon’t kLnowy. Che erwing on frRom ONG?” it? Pounding chest, racing thoughts, plagu - meal as this wide- When the body takes the sidelines, I guess. ing fear so overwhelming you’re not sure eyed momma sat If that was my daughter, and someone you can take another step forward? What is in awe of what had the focus off God Jessica Hosman view point told me they wanted her to do that, I’d be the remedy for this tormenting affliction? just occurred. by Jim Wickman throwing fists. Literally. Could the answer be as simple as one verse There are numerous times throughout As my wife said this morning, “The from the Bible illustrated by a toddler? the day when my son will stop what he is I hope that’s the question every sane people who are letting her do this are not I’ve been well-acquainted with doing and want to pray. If he steps on a person is asking today. her friends.” Philippians 4:6 over the years, “Be anxious toy, bonks his head, stubs his toe, or pricks Last night I was one of millions of for nothing...” I’ve read it over and over his finger his response is the same; he runs people who did NOT tune in to watch We have 4 daughters. I take my role as and tried to own it as a lifestyle but never to Mommy and asks for prayer. We pray the VMA’s. I think that makes a solid 20 a Dad seriously. really grasped how it was possible. As I together and then he shrugs his shoulders year streak. But checking in on My girls will never be rich and took the time to read past what I had and says, “All better!” There have been myFacebook and Twitter feeds, it didn’t famous. But I understand well the cli - memorized, God showed me how. “… times when blood has been running down take long to gather that some Grade A mate in which they’re growing up. And with thanksgiving make your requests his leg from a fall in the gravel but after the skankiness was happening. every step of the way my wife and I have known to the Lord, then God’s peace prayer has been prayed, the tears disap - And who was in the middle of it? partnered to ensure that our girls under - which transcends all that we can imagine pear and he doesn’t seem to notice. To me, Sweet Miley Cyrus. stand a few things. a tyrant when it comes to who she dates. will guard your heart and mind.” God that is the faith of a child and a tremen - Wait. She was sweet and innocent just WHAT DADS NEED TO TEACH But I will be involved. I will have a voice revealed that it wasn’t just dous lesson le arned… THEIR DAUGHTERS: a few years ago, when my older daughters because I have a relationship that I work about striving for peace. It To be able to praise “I don’t care what everyone else is loved watching her play Hannah hard to maintain with her. I show her Jesus and receive of His doing / wearing / watching.” was about trusting Him as Montana. Now she models naked and respect, and look for it in return . peace even when our nat - performs mock sex acts on stage. Nice. The easiest, and laziest, form of par - a child trusts His parent; “I will always protect you.” ural eyes don’t see a Oh, how far we’ve fallen. enting is to just go with the flow. Just let and thanking Him in “Jesus... God designed fathers to protect their advance for what He was change… To know that Yet she’s more “popular” than ever. your kids do what everybody else does, children, to provide a covering for them. And richer. And more famous with a believe what everybody else believes. Put doing – even when my eyes all we have to do is ask When this covering is removed, either by could not see. thank and God will make the broader audience. It looks like she’s suc - yourself on autopilot and let the world absence or abdication, great violence is cessfully bridged the gap between child wash your kids downstream. Lots of peo - As often occurs, the Lord pain go away, even when done to the child, both figuratively and we still feel the wound… prodigy and full-fledged star. I feel like ple do it. How could it be wrong? That’s literally. used my son to drive this you… To see someone who is I’m watching a train wreck in slow normal, right? I have promised my girls that I will point home. The simplistic motion. Normal is anything but modest. always be there to fight for them, to shield wisdom from heaven that Amen!” hurting and unreservedly Miley’s descent is not a solo ride. She’s Normal is showing off what you’ve got and protect them. can come from a child of pray in the most childlike part of a whole generation of young instead of saving it. Normal is having sex Some would say, “You can’t protect just two never ceases to and simplistic of words women twerking their way further and long before marriage. Normal is trying to them forever.” Watch me. amaze me. which show we know further away from purity (did you sell us booty shorts for my six year-old. Sure, some day I’ll walk them down Zechariah and I were sitting at the table Jesus is listening. chuckle at this old-fashioned word?) and Normal is broken. Normal is sick in the aisle, handing them off to the man eating breakfast one morning when he What makes you anxious today? While closer and closer to utter disrespect of the head. who will then shelter and protect them. spotted a bruise on my knee. Pointing to it it feels at times as though the disquieting themselves. I’m raising my girls to have uncom - But it will only be after 20+ years of he exclaimed with grave concern, “Oh no feelings will never leave, peace is possible. Whether it’s Miley wagging her mon standards. learning what a man does for his girls. – Mom hurt! Pray!” Not sure what he Fix your eyes on the Prince of Peace, thank tongue on the world stage or your aver - • Does that mean my wife has to shop And it will not mean the end of my influ - would do, I encouraged him to take the Him for what He is going to do and trust at several different stores to find appro - age teenager making those stupid duck- ence through relationship. lead. Like it was second nature to him, he Him with the results. As you do, peace will priate clothes for our girls? Yes. faced, down-the-shirt pictures on “I value you, and you should value come and you will receive the assurance of • Does that mean my girls might be placed both of his hands on my knee, Instagram, I have two knee-jerk reactions yourself.” knowing that, regardless of what your nat - to seeing any girl act this way: made fun of for not showing quite as looked off in the distance and with a slow • When I squeeze my teenage daugh - ural eyes might see, He is going to make it 1) Sadness much skin at the pool? Yes. pondering of every word methodically ter and kiss her on the forehead, I am said, “Jesus... thank You… Amen!” Just all better. Whatever you are facing today, I • Why should such a beautiful, talent - • Is it worth it to communicate to our communicating love. ed young woman debase herself so thor - daughters that they’re not a slab of meat like that, the anxiety he displayed when he echo the prayer of my child on your • When I ask her to hand over her cell thought I was hurt completely vanished behalf, “Jesus… thank You… Amen!” oughly? to be served up to everyone’s eyes? Yep. phone for a random check of all mes - • Doesn’t she know she’s devaluing I cannot expect anyone else to estab - sages, I am communicating that her herself? lish standards for my daughters other integrity is important. • What is so broken inside of her that than me. I will. • When I let her go somewhere with she thinks this is ok? “I am not your friend. I am your her friends, I teach her that I respect her • What is lacking within her that she father.” freedom and development as a young Nebraska/Iowa thinks this is necessary? I love my daughters deeply, and there - woman. 2) Anger fore do not care whether they think I’m • When I teach her how to make wise • What the freak? cool or not. choices, I am preparing her for life. • Who was asleep at the switch? A friend of ours, whose son is the It’s a father’s job to shelter and protect • Who is standing by and letting this same age as our oldest daughter, told me his daughter. If he doesn’t, then no one happen? a great story. Her son recently said, “Joe is else will, including her. This “sex-kitten” was a precious little Cassie’s Dad. And he kind of scares me.” Dads, pay attention. Don’t be passive. girl just a few years ago. And by the way, Mission accomplished. Don’t fall asleep at the switch. Your she’s still someone’s daughter. Where’s My daughter knows that I will not be daughters are depending on you. “WEWE JJOINEDOINED TTHEHE TOWNTOWN AANDND GGAVEAAVVE Why Patriot Day is important to America MMICHAELICHAEL HHISIS FFIRSTIRST RREALEAL HHOME.”OME.” REMEMBERING YESTERDAY, RESTORING TODAY AND REDEEMING TOMORROW Family-Teaching Couples Help by Donna Lippoldt strongholds of darkness that they will must also remember the men and Kids Picture a Better Life face tomorrow. women of America who have sacrificed Boys Town Offers: Cry Out America is a united effort On Sept. 11, from Noon to 1 p.m., at so much to make our nation great. seeking deep transformation and a the south steps of the State Capitol in Remembering the old, old stories gives us » EExtensivextensive trainingtraining andanndd supportsupport Christ “awakening” in every state, every Topeka, you are invited to join legislators strength that God has a plan for this » $$50,400/year50,400/year plusplus excellentexcellent benefitsbenefits packagepackage county, every church and every heart in and other citizens who want to mark this Nation and has had from the beginning. » RRentent ffree,ree, uutilitiestilities ppaid,aid, andand companycompany vehiclevehicle the nation. 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FREE LISTINGS! E-mail your events to: [email protected]; mail to Metro Voice, P.O. 5724, Topeka, KS 66605; or fax to 785-235-3340 THE WRIGHTS – Sep. 22, 6pm, Tecumseh UMC. Ice Ministries, 2421 SE California. Call 266-4979. Cream Social. For info: 289-8905 FREE COUNTRY HOE-DOWN – Sep. 7, 4:30-7pm. SEMINARS & CONFERENCES calendEVANGELISMa AND SPIRITUAL WARFAr RE WORKSHOP – GRACE DEFINES ME ALBUM RELEASE – Sep. 4, 7pm. Kansas Avenue United Me thodist Church, 1029 N Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW Topeka Blvd. AND Kansas Ave. Free hot dogs, chips, and drinks. Also Aug. 23 and 24. Fri. 5:30-9 and Sat. 9-6. Offered by Sep. 6, 7pm. Signs of Life, 722 Mass. St, Lawrence,. free door prizes. Country music by Bob Stowers. The Urban Ministry Institute of Topeka. Cost: $37.79 Mitch Langley’s new CD release – worship party. Center Stage Dancers. Bring your lawn chairs. plus 3 books you will order or borrow. Take for credit or Event will move inside in the event of rain. For info: continuing education. Contact Mary Flin, 785-431- NEHEMIAH FEST. Sept. 13-15. Smith’s Fork Park, 6000. Smithville, MO. Free. Featuring 50 bands & 5 stages; 234-0507 Satellites & Sirens on 9/13 & Bread of Stone on Sept. PANCAKE & BISCUIT & GRAVY FEED – Sep. 14, 8- 2013 KANSAS CONFERENCE ON AGING – Sept. 4-5. 14. www.nehemiahfest.com 11am. Heartland Worship Center Church of God, Capital Plaza Hotel & Conference Center. Network, and find solutions to improve delivery of health care to sen - THE ONLY NAME TOUR W/BIG DADDY WEAVE . Sept. 1401 NW Harrison St. $3.50 per person. For info: 232-5503 iors and those with disabilities. Hear national speakers 20. North Heartland Community Church, 4800 NW who have already worked for years in improving health 88th St., KCMO 64154. 816-741-1444. NATIONAL BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY – Sep. 15, 11am. care delivery and reduced costs in their regions of the JAZZ FESTIVAL – Sep. 21, 2:30-7pm. 700 block of Heartland Worship Center Church of God, 1401 NW country. This “Interactive Conference” provides valu - Kansas Ave. Harrison St. Covered Dish Fellowship after service. For able Networking for Professionals and Providers. info: 232-5503 Individuals in your organization can Register to receive FAMILY FUN DAY ( weather permitting)– Sep. 21, 12- CEU Credits, participate in providing valuable solu - SPECIAL CHURCH EVENTS 2pm, Family Life Church of the Nazarene, 1211 NW 46th tions, and learn the latest success stories from HARVESTER'S PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - St. Games, food, bounce houses and more. “Jesus National and Statewide Speakers. Share your Services every second Saturday, takes place at Christian Lord Film” will be shown at 2pm. and Support directly with the Public. For info: Bob at 806-7806 or [email protected] or kscoa.org Topeka WOMEN’S CONNECTION PRESENTS STONECROFTS 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION – Sept. 5, 10am-3pm, Capitol Plaza Hotel. Keynote Speaker: Lorraine Potter Kalal, Pres. & CEO of Stonecroft Ministries. Music by Leah Barnett, Des Moines, Iowa. Tooty & Lolly, AKA John & Sarah Langley, will entertain. Balloon bouquets, juggling & more! $16 before Aug. 15, then $21. RSVP at stonecroft.org/com - pelled then look for the Topeka event. For info: Ann at 266-1522 or Janet at 266-3372. CAPITOL PASTOR’S &MINISTRY LEADER’S BRIEFING – Sep. 12, 9am-4:30pm. First Southern Baptist Church, 1912 SW Gage. Featuring David Barton from Wallbuilders, and Neil Mammen, author of 40 Days Toward a More Godly Nation. All pastors and ministry leaders welcome. Hear more from Neil Mammen the same evening: 7pm, First Southern Baptist Church, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Open to the public, no fee or regis - tration required WOMEN OF FAITH – Sept. 27-28 (9/27 7-10pm, 9/28 9am-5pm). Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Boulevard, KCMO 64106. Presenters: Sheryl Brady, Christine Caine, Jen Hatmaker, Kari Jobe, MercyMe, Anita Renfroe & Lysa TerKeurst. www.wommenoffaith.com. BECOMING A PERSON OF INFLUENCE - Oct. 18, Ramada Inn. A workshop presented by Leadership Mpact, in partnership with the John Maxwell team. Special Guest Speaker: Barry Feaker. See www.impactfallconference.eventbrite.com for details. FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS NOTO MARKET ON FIRST FRIDAYS – NOTO arts district. Enjoy arts, antiques, fine crafts, and flea market items. CAPITAL MID-WEEK FARMER'S MARKET – Every Wed., 7:30am-noon, 10th & Jackson (south side of Statehouse.) Include locally grown on your shopping list. For info: 296-8060. TWILIGHT TOURS AT THE TOPEKA ZOO – The first Friday of each month. ELEPHANT TRAINING – Fridays at 11am, Topeka Zoo, 635 SW Gage. For info: 438-9909. DREW AT THE ZOO – Every Friday 12pm. Watch Drew Switzer of WIBW broadcast weather live from the zoo. DOWNTOWN TOPEKA FARMERS MARKET - Saturday's through Nov. 2, 7:30am-noon, 12th and Harrison. The open-air market is full of fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, arts & crafts, flower, home-baked goods and more. MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH FARMERS MAR - KET - Saturdays through the summer, 8:30-11:30am, 2401 N.W. 46th. Proceeds will be donated to the Topeka Rescue Mission. GIRAFFE FEEDING – Every Sat. 11am. Topeka Zoo, 635 Oct. 3, 7-9 pm SW Gage. For info: 438-9909. AMERICANA MUSIC ACADEMY COMMUNITY ACOUSTIC JAM, 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays, lower level, Potwin Presbyterian Church, 400 S.W. Washburn Ave. For info: 259-3110. CRUISE NIGHTS – 1st Sat. at DQ, 2026 N. Topeka Blvd; 2nd Sat. at Fairlawn Plaza; 3rd Sat. at Advance Auto Parts, 3118 SW Topeka Blvd.; 4th Sat. at The Pad, 1730 N. Topeka Blvd.; 5th Sat. at Spangles, 29th & Topeka BONE DAY – Every Sunday, 1:30pm. Topeka Zoo, 635 SW Gage. The big cats wait all week for this! Come watch them enjoy their bones! For info: 438-9909 KANSAS AVENUE MARKET – 10-5 Wed, Thur & Fridays; also second Saturday of each month, 10am-3pm; and 14 • September 2013 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice 14, 10am-7pm; Weekends only. 628 N 126th St., Sep. 27, 7:15pm. VS Springfield Jr. Blues door; $15 for non-members & other guests. Open to 272-6322 or [email protected]. Bonner Springs, KS 66012. $19.95 adults, $10.95 chil - FAMILY-FRIENDLY DESTINATIONS the public – come find out more about C5 and net - Oct. 3, 7:15pm. VS Lone Star Brahmas – Daily, LADIES' SMALL GROUP – Every Sun., 6pm, Bethel dren. 800-373-0357. BROWN V. BOARD NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE work/fellowship with others. For RSVPs & info: Baptist Church, 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Studying the book Kansas Expocentre. For info: 235-1986 9am–5pm, 1515 SE Monroe. Located in the former all- [email protected]. TOUCH A TRUCK – Aug 31, 10-3, 8th & Kansas. BIG black Monroe School. Free admission. For info: 354- of Esther, using the DVD series "It's Tough Being a TRUCKS come to downtown! Learn about the people 2ND ANNUAL ROUTE 24 CAR & BIKE SHOW – Sep. 14, CAPITAL CITY SONS OF THUNDER – Sep. 5 & Oct. 3, Woman" by Beth Moore. All welcome. Info: 286-0467. 12-5pm. Front St. Perry, KS. $15 entry fee. 4273 or www.nps.gov/brvb/. that build, protect and serve our cities! Kids and fami - 7-9pm. Oakland Community Center, 810 NE Poplar. CHRISTIANS FOR LIFE – 2nd Mon., 7pm-prayer, 8pm- lies are invited to come touch, climb on and learn NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ABORTED CEDAR CREST, official residence of the KS Governor Meal at 7, followed by worship & encouragement.. ¬– Mon., 1pm-3pm, with tours on the half hour, 1 SW short business meeting, Community Church, 1819 SW about these big pieces of equipment and the people CHILDREN – Sep. 14, 1-3:30pm. 1216 SE Repubican, Looking for godly men to turn the world upside down 21st. A pro-life educational ministry. 286-3432 . that operate them. Admission is free if you bring a at Memorial Wall for the Unborn. Please bring lawn Cedar Crest Rd. Free adm. For info: 296-3636. for Jesus! RSVP to [email protected] or 234- canned good for Harvesters. chairs. For info: 267-5777 or – Mon.-Sat., 9:30am-4:30pm; 8780 Rev. Cary Ogilvie EDWARD JONES COFFEE CLUB – 2nd Mon., 8:30am, COMBAT AIR MUSEUM HyVee Club Room, 2951 SW Wanamaker Rd. Bring TROOP TRAIN – Sep. 2, 10am-12pm. Gage Park, 10th [email protected] Sun. noon–4:30pm, Hanger 602, Forbes Field. For info: Topeka WOMEN’S CONNECTION PRESENTS 862-3303 or combatairmusem.org. friends & any questions you may have to this informal and Gage. Free Troop Train rides for all veterans. SHAWNEE COUNTY’S LARGEST WORKOUT 4TH ANNUAL STONECROFTS 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION – gathering. Sponsored by Brian C. Casebeer, Financial KANSAS STATE FAIR – Sep. 6-16. Hutchinson. – Sep. 17, 6-8pm. Washburn University Yager Stadium. CURTIS HOUSE MUSEUM – Every Sat., 11am-3pm; by Sept. 5, 10am-3pm, Capitol Plaza Hotel. Keynote Advisor. Seating limited. For reservations: 233-0366. For info: 251-2030 appointment other times, 1101 SW Topeka Blvd. Former Speaker: Lorraine Potter Kalal, Pres. & CEO of HELP SUPPORT OVARIAN CANCER – Sep. 6, 6:30pm. THE FIRST PLACE 4 HEALTH PROGRAM – Mon., TOUGH MUDDER OBSTACLE COURSE EVENT – Sep. 21, mansion of Charles Curtis, 31st Vice President of the Stonecroft Ministries. Music by Leah Barnett, Des Town & Country Christian Church, 29th & Fairlawn. US, and the only one of American Indian heritage. Moines, Iowa. Tooty & Lolly, AKA John & Sarah Langley, 6:30pm or Sat., 8am, Topeka First Assembly, 500 SW Quartermania - $5 and some quarters is all it takes to 7am – Sep. 22, 5pm. Heartland Park Topeka. For info: 27th St. This program points members to God’s 862-4781 Cost $5. For info: 357-1371 or 597-5380. will entertain. Balloon bouquets, juggling & more! $16 play. For info: [email protected] before Aug. 15, then $21. RSVP at stonecroft.org/com - strength & creates a compassionate support group BRUCE WHALEY SPIRIT RIDE 18TH ANNUAL – Sep. 21, CONSTITUTION HALL – Wed.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., 1- pelled then look for the Topeka event. For info: Ann at that helps members stay accountable in a positive HUFF-N-PUFF BALLOON RALLY – Sep. 6-8, Fri. 6pm, 5pm, National Landmark, Kansas State Historic Site, Sat-Sun. 7am, Tinman Circle. Free. For info: huff-n- 8am-12pm. Lake Shawnee, Shelter House 2. For info: 266-1522 or Janet at 266-3372. environment & delivers faith-based health & weight 379-0534 Civil War History: Famous Lecompton Constitution, 319 management instruction. To join or start a new group, puff.org Elmore, Lecompton. For info: 887-6520 or “WOMEN & MONEY 2013” – Sep. 5-Oct. 17, HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL REUNION -CLASS OF contact Jan Norris, 972-0582 or norris.jan@sbcglob - DOWNTOWN ADVENTURE RACE TOPEKA – Sep. 7, 8- [email protected]; or kshs.org/constitution_hall. Thursdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Housing and Credit al.net or visit firstplace4health.com. 11am. Start and end at the Celtic Fox, 118 SW 8th. 1968 - Sep. 13,14 & 15. Call 816-587-1876 or 785- Counseling Inc. will host. Attend classes at Topeka & 554-3442 GREAT OVERLAND STATION – Railroad museum, edu - Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th, or THE FORCE (Students Taking Action) – 1st Mon. & 3rd CAPITOL CITY COMBAT XI – Sep. 8, 6pm doors open, cation center, veterans memorial and more. 701 N. SUNFLOWER SUFFRAGE RIDE – Sep. 21, 9:30am- watch a live or recorded webinar. Enrollment fee is Tue., 6:30-8pm, Safe Streets, 2209 SW 29th St. A 7pm show. The Sportszone, 3909 SW Burlingame Rd. Kansas Avenue. Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1-4pm. group that's committed to being alcohol & drug free. Pro and Amateur Mixed Martial Arts. 11:30am. 5th & Kansas. For info: 646-285-1678 $25.00 for all 7 classes. For information, or to request Closed on Sundays in Jan. & Feb. Adm: $4 adults, $3 a scholarship, call Megan at 785-234-0217, or Associate with like-minded peers, plan activities & get ALIEN WORLDS AND ANDROIDS – Through Sept. 8, HILLSBORO ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR – Sep. 21, 9-4. seniors,$2 children age 3-12. For info: 232-5533 or www.hcci-ks.org. involved in the community. All youth ages 12-18 are 10am-5pm. Union Station KC, 30 W Pershing Rd., Hillsboro, KS. 300 vendors, German food, Midwestern greatoverlandstation.com. invited. For info: 266-4606. KCMO 64108. In this interactive exhibition, you will join Creative Art Market. For info: 620-947-3506 BIBLE STUDY & MINISTRY COURSES – Generation’s HISTORIC RITCHIE HOUSE – Tour the oldest remaining Evangelistic Missions Institute & International School HEARTLAND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS – 2nd Mon., scientists in their search for alien life within and 8TH ANNUAL AARON DOUGLAS ART FAIR – Sep. 21. home in Topeka (built 1856-57). 1116 Madison. 11:45am-1pm. Promoting neighborhood well-being by beyond our solar system, discover strange alien-like of Ministry offers classes in English & Spanish. For info 1400 SW 12th St. For info: 271-5234 Admission free. 10am-2pm; weaving demonstrations, packet: 272-4544. mobilizing people, ideas & resources. 233-1365. creatures found here on Earth, and learn about the games, food & more. RAGE AGAINST BREAST CANCER 5K RUN-WALK – Sep. DEAF WORSHIP SERVICE – 3rd Sun., 3pm, Faith POINT MAN AND HOME FRONT OF SHAWNEE CO - 1st, technologies used to explore remote solar system and 21, 7am-12pm. Washburn University Law School South – Downtown Ramada Inn. extreme environments found on Earth. 816-460-2020. HOLLEY MILITARY MUSEUM Lutheran Church, 17th & Gage. Also, every Sun. 3rd & 5th Tues. of each month, 6-8pm, Topeka Bible Terrace. For info: 271-1500 Featuring 5 galleries, named after world leaders. 9:30am service is interpreted. Church, 1101 SW Mulvane, Potluck dinner begins at PATRIOT DAY – Sep. 11, 12-1pm. Capitol Building Featuring World War II artifacts, Air Force One exhibit, 6:10 PM. A Bible study and support group for military & CIDER DAYS FALL FESTIVAL – Sep. 21-22. Kansas FAMILY EXPERIENCE (FX) – Every Sun., 6:01pm, south steps. Neil Mammen is the keynote speaker. For Expocentre. For info: 235-1086 or ksexpo.com Kansas War Heroes, Space, Vietnam & more. Cost: veterans and their wives, moms and sisters. Interested info: cultureshield.com Free. 10am-8pm daily. Fairlawn Church of Nazarene, 730 Fairlawn Rd. A time in joining or volunteering? Contact David or Jacque SESAME STREET LIVE – Oct. 18-20. Kansas STOMP – Sep. 12, 7:30pm. TPAC. Tickets $50, $40, of high intensity, action packed, skit mania, worship Ankenman at 249-8359 or 221-1739. Expocentre. KANSAS NATIONAL GUARD MUSEUM – Forbes Field. music all centered around the word of God for 45 min - $25. For info: 234-2787 For hours & info: 862-1020. CONCERNED WOMEN FOR AMERICA (CWA) – 3rd Tue., 4TH ANNUAL YMCA JOHN 17:21 PRAYER BREAKFAST – utes. A free family worship event. For info: Emily Moore, TOPEKA ROADRUNNERS – Sep. 13, 7:15pm & Sep. 14 Nov. 14. Downtown Ramada. Guest speaker Kenny KANSAS MUSEUM OF HISTORY - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. VS Corpus Christ Ice Rays Blair. Tuesday - Saturday, 1 - 5 p.m. Sunday. 6425 SW 6th Sep. 16, 6:35pm. VS Odessa Jackalopes Avenue. 785-272-8681, kshs.org/museum KANSAS STATE CAPITOL – Mon.-Fri., 8am–5pm, SW 10th & Jackson St. Tours provided. For info: 296-3966 or www.kshs.org/capitol. OLD PRAIRIE TOWN – 1st & Clay. Open Mon.-Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun. 12-4pm. Daily guided tours: M-F 10am, 12 & 2pm; Sat. & Sun. 12 & 2pm. 368-2441. ROEBKE HOUSE MUSEUM – 216 New York, Holton. For info: 364-4991. TERRITORIAL CAPITAL MUSEUM – Wed.-Sat., 11am- 4pm; Sun., 1-5pm, National Register Site, 3 floors of Civil War and Victorian Artifacts, President Eisenhower's parents’ marriage site: 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton. For info: 887-6148 or lanemuse - [email protected] or lecomptonkansas.com. TOPEKA/SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY – 1515 SW 10th St. Mon.-Fri., 9am-9pm, Sat., 9am-6pm, Sun., 12-9pm. For info: 580-4400. TOPEKA ZOO – Gage Blvd. between 6th & 10th St. Zoo hours 9am-5pm. Birthday Parties available -- choose from two separate party packages; parties last two hours. For info: 368-9180 or topekazoo.com. FINE ART FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK – 1st Friday of every month at various Topeka galleries. Downtown businesses open late, including Hazel Hill, Kansas Avenue Market & The Merchant. For info: artsconnecttopeka.org. "ART WALK AT THE T.V. UP/DOWN GALLERY!" – First Friday of every month, TV Up Down Gallery, 909 ½ S. Kansas Ave. "Art, Music, and More!" BEACH MUSEUM OF ART – 701 Beach Lane, Kansas State University, Manhattan. For info: 532-7718. SAMARITAN’S PURSE® BEAUCHAMP’S ART GALLERY – 3113 SW Huntoon. For info: Bob Swain, 233-0300 or [email protected]. THE ECLECTIVE: ECLECTIC ART SHOWROOM & STU - DIOS – 900 N. Kansas in the NOTO Arts District. MULVANE ART MUSEUM – at Washburn University. Free admission, open to the public. For info: 670-1124. MANHATTAN ARTS CENTER – 1520 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan. 785-537-4420. Gallery Hours: M - F10am- 5pm, Sat 1-4pm. SIGNS OF LIFE GALLERY – 722 Massachusetts St., Lawrence. 830-8030 or SignsofLifeGallery.com. SOUTHWIND GALLERY – 3074 SW 29th Street, Topeka. Good News. Kansas 150 Art Exhibit – 150 original paintings and fine art photography. KTWU Lights-Camera Auction Reception, featuring “Master’s Paintings.” 273-5994 Great Joy. STRECKER-NELSON GALLERY – 406 1/2 Poyntz, Manhattan. For info: 537-2099. Send loveve tthroughhhrouo ghg a ssimpleimplp e giggiftftt aandndd ttouchoouuchh a THE UPSTAGE GALLERY – 720 SW Jackson (Historic child’s heartrt withwiwith ttheheh GoodGoood NeNNewswsw ooff JeJJesusesus s CChChrist.ririst. Jayhawk Theatre). Open for 1st Fri. Artwalk 5-8pm. TOPEKA ART GUILD & GALLERY – Wed.-Sat., 11am- Lower Midwest Regional Offi ce 5pm, Fairlawn Plaza. 273-7646 or topekaartguild.org. National Collection Week (913) 831-4466 [email protected] MEETINGS & CLASSES November 18–25 Order free materials and learn C5Alive POWER LUNCHEON – Sep. 12, 11:30am-1pm, more at samaritanspurse.org. at Legend Assisted Living & Memory Care, 1931 SW Arvonia Pl. (behind Westridge Mall). Speaker: Barry facebook.com/OCCshoeboxes twitter.com/OCC_shoeboxes Feaker of Topeka Rescue Mission! COST: $10 for C5 members & first-time guests who RSVP, $12 at the Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______September 2013 • 15 10am-12noon, Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB – 1st Wed., gather to assemble Weekend Snack Sacks for low- step meetings. Contact info: Bill at 409-9111 or wwc - For info: 357-8774; sunflowerintergroup.oa.org. Topeka Blvd. 224-7126 or [email protected]. 9am–2:30pm, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2021 SW income students. Sponsored by Topeka North [email protected]. CHRIST-CENTERED SUPPORT GROUP – “Strong MEN & WOMEN BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS : single, 29th Street (south doors). To teach each other, enjoy Outreach. For info: 286-1370. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP S – Sponsored by Heartland Tower” 12 step recovery program – Tue., 7pm, 1331 SW dating, courting, engaged, or married – Every Tue., 7- fellowship & complete projects. Call Anne 271-1567. SINGLES BIBLE STUDY – 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7pm, Hospice for those dealing with death or major loss: Harrison. Currently discussing the book “Living Free in 8:30pm, Central Park Christian Church; 16th & Clay. SAFE STREETS MEETING – 1st Wed., 11:45am, Great Heartland Worship Center Church of God, 1401 NW 1st Mon., 6:30pm, Heartland Hospice of Topeka, 2231 Christ.” For info: Tony, 620-366-1427. Glorifying God - Unifying As One - Multiplying In Others. Overland Station. For info: 266-4606. Harrison. For info: 232-5503. SW Wanamaker Rd., Suite 202. GRANDPARENT/RELATIVE CAREGIVER SUPPORT Instructor: Pastor Cecil T. Washington Jr. Workbooks STUDENT IMPACT – Every Wed., 6–8pm, First Southern TOPEKA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY – 4th Thurs., 7pm, GROUP – 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, 2nd floor meeting room, Provided - No Charge For Class - Offering Accepted. 1st & 3rd Thurs., 3pm, Brewster Place, 1209 SW 29th Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Youth games, teaching, Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th St., penthouse of indep. living high-rise apts. St. Francis Hosp, 1700 SW 7th. Join for support, infor - For info: Church 862-1141; Pastor 267-1545. worship, small groups. For info: 272-0443. St. No program in Nov. or Dec. Promotes & stimulates mation, etc. For info: Sharla, 286-2329; Jennie 3rd Thurs., 11am, Widow’s/Widowers’ Luncheon, NAMI TOPEKA – Every 2nd Tue., 6:45pm, lower level of TGIW: “TEACHING GOD’S INFINITE WISDOM” MEN’S the education, knowledge & interest of the member - (English/Spanish) 231-0763. Valeo, 330 SW Oakley. If door is locked, call 608-1317 ship & the public in family history, genealogical records Paisano’s Ristorante, Fleming Place, SW 10th & Gage STUDY – Every Wed., 6:15am, Backyard Burgers in Blvd,. Dutch treat luncheon to meet new friends who THE GREATER TOPEKA MULTIPLE MYELOMA – 3rd Tue., to get in. The 1st hour is often a discussion of an Lawrence. Affiliated with CharacterCounts.com. David & research. For info: 233-5762 or tgstopeka.org. 7-8:30pm, Faith Lutheran Church, 17th St. & Gage important topic or video. The 2nd hour is usually a have sat where you are sitting. For reservations Scheib, 865-5258 or [email protected]. AGLOW INTERNATIONAL TOPEKA – A Kingdom focused (required) or info: 271-6500. Blvd. Oen to Multiple Myeloma patients, their family support talk time, with separate consumer & family ministry for men & women. Meeting once a month at members & friends. Share support, information,& groups. For info: 608-1317. BIBLE STUDY - every Thur. 1pm-3pm in the Prayer Rm OVEREATERS / UNDEREATERS ANONYMOUS: at Faith Family Life Centre, 3710 NW Topeka Blvd. the Ramada Inn, 420 E 6th Street. Call 230-4441 or friendship. For info: Donna, 903-918-9553. OUR LADY OF THE FAITHFUL – Every 1st Tues., 6:30pm email topekaaglow@hotmail for dates/times. MON., 7pm – Westminister Presbyterian, south door, BIBLES AND BOOTS : Chapter of Cowboys for Christ "HEALING AFTER THE SUICIDE OF A LOVED ONE" Mass followed by Dinner, Most Pure Heart of Mary KINGDOM ADVISORS BREAKFAST STUDY MEETING – upstairs in Library; 233-6724. ("HEAL") – or Survivors of Suicide" (SOS). 1st & 3rd Catholic Church. A Catholic group for those in their 20- Fellowship – 3rd Thurs., 7:30pm, Wamego. Call for location. All welcome, no membership dues, livestock Every 2nd Fri., 7:15am, Perkins Restaurant, 1720 SW WED., 7pm – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 6, 2nd Tue., 7-8:30pm, Pozez Education Center of Stormont 30s. For info: Michelle Ann 580-3071 or ourladyofthe - Wanamaker Rd. Financial Planners, Accountants, floor; 234-8020. Vail Hospital, 1505 SW 8th St. Serving anyone who has [email protected]. All events are also posted on ownership not required. Fellowship & fun! Doug Palmer, Pres. 410-9097, or Dave Boyd, V.P. 364-2779. Attorney’s & Insurance Agents invited to attend. king - SAT. - 9am – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 8, 2nd lost a loved one by suicide. Facebook at "Ourladyof theFaithful." domadvisors.org or Jim Hanna, 357-6278, ext.19. CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE – Every Thurs. 7–9pm, First floor; 862-2326. SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Tue., 6:30am, TOPEKA (Downtown) OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Fri., n CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 Sunrise Optimist Complex, 720 NW 50th St. For info: Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Worship for col - lege students. noon, Top of the Tower. Serving the youth of Topeka. Gary, 246-1291. Anyone welcome. For info: 272-1099 or O.W.L.S. (Older Wise Loving Saints) - meets the second FULL GOSPEL BUSINESSMEN’S FELLOWSHIP – 3rd [email protected]. Tuesday of the month. Location varies and can be Thurs., 6pm meal, 7pm meeting, Coyote Canyon, Huntoon & Wanamaker. Kirk Nystrom, 235-6977. VIP LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS – Every Fri., Noon, North found at www.faithfamilylife.com Topeka Baptist Church, 123 NW Gordon. FREE lunch S.W.A.G. (Spiritual Warriors Anointed by God) youth iMOM – 1st & 3rd Thurs., 9-11:30am, Topeka Bible with Christian fellowship, devotions & entertainment group - Wed at 7:00 p.m. 3710 NW Topeka Blvd. Church Fellowship Hall, 1135 SW College. For all moms, provided by Topeka North Outreach. For Info: 286-1370. helping them to be intentional! For info: 234-5545. AWANA – Every Wed., 6-8pm, First Southern Baptist CLAY STREET BIBLE STUDY – 7pm Fri., EXCEPT the 1st Church, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Bible based program for NAMI WASHBURN – 4th Thurs., 6-8pm, Spirit Building Friday of each mo. Central Park Christian Church fel - children & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 272-0443. Room, University United Methodist Church, 1621 SW lowship hall, 1535 SW Clay Street. Bring your Bible; No College Ave. NAMI is a student-run, student-led organ - AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30pm, Bethel Baptist Church, childcare is offered, but children are welcome to come ization that provides mental health support, educa - and sit with you. Everyone welcome...you don’t have to 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Bible based program for children tion, & advocacy in the Washburn University setting. A & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 286-0467. live on Clay Street or attend Central Park Christian support group is also available during this time. Church. For info: 234-5963 or 431-6000. AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30-8pm, Auburn Christian OPERATION BACKPACK – 1st Thurs., 6pm, Lyman A GOOD YARN CLUB – 2nd & 4th Sat., 9-11am, Church. Bible based program for children & youth ages Learning Center, Lyman and N. Kansas Ave. Volunteers 3-HS. For info: 256-2515. Wanamaker Rd Baptist Church, 2700 SW Wanamaker. Doing Good for Others: Knitting & Crocheting for Local Charities, free yarn & patterns. All experience levels welcome. Info: Debby 215-4889, [email protected] BIBLE QUIZZING – 1st Sat. Learn God's Word & have fun doing it with area Christian youth ages 9-19. New teams forming now for this year's season of quizzing. YFC/YEA style quizzing & rules. For info: 913-593-6427 or biblequizzer.org. MONTHLY SCORE MEETING – 1st Sat., 8-9:30am, Comfort Suites, 6213 SW 10th. Small business owners are invited to attend monthly Breakfast Roundtable discussions with members of SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives). For info: 234-3049. FREE ENGLISH CLASSES – Every Sat. 9-10:30am, Central Congregational Church, 1248 SW Buchannan. For info: 235-2376. RUSSIAN HOUSE OF PRAYER – Every Sat., 4pm, Williamstown Assembly of God, 1225 Oak St., Perry/Williamstown. For info: 597-5228. SINGLES PLAY CARDS – 1st Sat., 6pm, St. Peter’s UMC, NW 35th & Hwy 75; 3rd Sat., 6pm, Countryside UMC, 3221 SW Burlingame Rd. Christian singles 18 & over. Bring a snack or 2-liter soda & join the fun. UPPER ROOM COMMUNITY – held at the Capitol Building every second Saturday of the month at 10am. SUPPORT GROUPS ABORTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS – A 12-step Restoring Joy recovery journey for women. Providing services for women & men who suffer from Post- Abortion Syndrome. For info: Kay Lyn, 272-6212. AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS – for friends & families of alcoholics. For info: 357-8725. PURSUIT FOR SEXUAL PURITY – Men struggling with pornography & sexual addiction. This bible study/accountability group uses the Pure Desire book by Ted Roberts. For info: Hunter Ruch, Topeka Bible Church, 234-5545 or [email protected]. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS – Monthly support group meetings for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. For info: Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter, 271-1844 or email [email protected]. "BETRAYED HEART" support group/Bible study – For women whose husbands struggle with pornography addictions or have had affairs. Videos & workbook will give you hope for your marriage & emotional healing. For info: Jane Goble, 478-9605. BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE – NE Kansas Chapter (B.A.C.A.) 3rd Sun., 4 pm American Legion, 3800 SE Michigan. Open to the public. For info: 817-5801. FRIENDS WITH M.S. – 3rd Mon., 6:30pm, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th St. (Enter East door). A Multiple Sclerosis support group. Donna, 266-7383. BOUNCE BACK SELF-HELP – 3rd Mon., 6:30pm, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th St. For those living with multiple sclerosis. For info: 273-0799. INCARCERATED PERSONS & FAMILIES – 1st Mon., 6:30–7:30pm, YMCA, 421 Van Buren. 286-2329. THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS BEREAVED PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP – . Most Pure Heart of Mary, 17th & Stone. Memorial Candle Lighting, candles provided, please bring framed picture of memorial item of your child. Fellowship and refreshments following. 272-4895 OVERCOMERS OUTREACH – Every Mon., 7-8:30pm, Wanamaker Woods Church, 3501 SW Wanamaker Rd. A bridge between traditional church and traditional 12 16 • September 2013 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

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Kirk Cameron doc 'Unstoppable' asks toughest question after tragedy strikes hospital right now, and we look at people’s standards, but for me, my the Boston bombing, and school ‘Unstoppable’ got some standard had always been true.” shootings, and this is a question “Unstoppable” got some unin - moHovlliiee McrKeayv | FiNeS w that has destroyed some people’s unintended publicity in tended publicity in July when faith,” Cameron told FOX411’s July when Facebook sud - Facebook suddenly blocked links It may be easy for one to cele - Pop Tarts column. “How can God to its promotional site. The social brate his or her faith when things allow these things to happen, and denly blocked links to its media giant promptly apologized, are going great, but when tragedy that is what I seek to uncover in claiming that it was “misidentified strikes – from personal loss to the this film. What should have promotional site as potential spam or malware site,” Boston Marathon bombing to the destroyed my faith, made it and headlines such as “Kirk Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy – stronger.” four of whom were adopted – Cameron Gets Free Publicity For many find themselves wrestling Both Cameron and his sister – Hollywood isn’t the only place His Film Being Banned” quickly with the notion of God and won - “Full House” star Candace where faith is becoming a rarity. ensued. dering how any good can possibly Cameron Bure – are among a rela - “Not just in Hollywood, but as “It wasn’t free, it cost those come from such painful situa - tively small group of outspoken a country we’ve got political forces detractors a little bit of pride “I want (audiences) to come out tions. Evangelical Christians in the and media forces that are pulling because they are the ones that saying, ‘I used to be afraid of the Christian filmmaker and former Hollywood community, but us further and further away from a caused it,” he explained. “I actual - questions of why does God let bad “Growing Pains” star Kirk Cameron, 42, says backlash from traditional world view. It has been ly do appreciate the safety mecha - things happen to good people, but Cameron attempts to shed light peers no longer carries a sting. happening even more so over the nisms that Facebook has on its site now after seeing ‘Unstoppable,’ I on these issues in his new docu - “Every candle that gets lit in the last five to 10 years. But just right so we can always click that button have more faith than ever before,” mentary “Unstoppable,” which dark room must feel a little rejec - under the surface are millions of which allows us to report if some - Cameron said. “That they believe encourages conversation about tion from the darkness around it, people who want it get back the thing is inappropriate or unsafe, that God is in control and can be God, suffering, and hope from but the last thing I want from values and principles that made and I think that’s what happened. trusted, even through my trials what he says is a deeply personal those who hold a different world - this such a great nation in the first There were people out there who and painful experiences, he is cre - place. view to me is to accept me. I don’t place,” he said. “It can be easy to organized together and said, ‘we ating something in me that is “I had a friend who just passed want their acceptance,” he contin - cave in to the current point of don’t like the movie Kirk Cameron unstoppable.” away from cancer; he was 15 years ued. “What I want is for them to view, whether it is about life or is making’ and clicked the button In a one-night only live event on old. His family loves God and be transformed and see the light of family or marriage or faith or pol - and got it shut down.” September 24, “Unstoppable” will prays to God and they are still in what I am trying to say to them.” itics. People want to be liked by Cameron said there's nothing play in hundreds of theaters church. My grandfather is in the According to the father of six – other people so they adopt other inappropriate in his film. nationwide.

book review Oldies but Goodies Grammy winner launches new album Review by John Potter in ministry, the band recently released a best-of collection of songs Mark Atteberry’s “The Samson Syndrome: D.C. Jeanes that span their four decades of serv - Metro Voice ice. While the physical album will Music critic have 27 of their greatest hits, the What You Can Learn From the Baddest Boy in the Bible (2003)” download version will include ten I ran across this book when I got Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jesse James, showing how strong men tend to dis - more songs. Both editions will also back from my second deployment. I Tiger Woods, and General David regard boundaries, struggle with lust, include the new recording ‘Holy Is either missed it on the shelf or was Petraeus all thought they were sneaky ignore good advice, break rules, have Your Name.’ too consumed with seminary assign - enough to cross a moral boundary big egos, struggle with intimacy, and scene “‘Holy Is Your Name’ is a thank ments, but we found each other at and not get caught. Each of us can often lose sight of the big picture. mLaurau Stosryi wc ill be releasing a new you to all our fans, but mostly a the right time. The message and les - name an additional dozen men of You may not contend with all of album at the end of the month. Aptly thanks to God for all the wonderful sons inside are vital to any “strong good reputation who have suffered a Samson’s tendencies in your life, but titled God of Every Story, the years!” said founding Petra member man” in our world. moral failure and public dis - no man can escape their influence. 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Nothing can about where as “the guy who fooled All of us do. take me down.” While many may God's love and around with Delilah” or “the Soldiers, church feel invincible when they return grace intersect strong dude with long hair.” deacons, farm - home from war, they quickly get After reading The Samson ers, mechanics, into trouble at home, try to out with our real life Syndrome, I am convinced accountants, you drink each other, or get into motor - situations," she that needs to change. name it, we all fal - cycle wrecks. That mentality of said in a recent Samson has a great deal ter. That’s why strong men who feel like they can interview. "It’s about God working to teach the modern every man stands get away with something is pretty all things together for good and love believer and the men of to benefit from the common in today’s military. Know always winning." every generation. story of Samson. that this book speaks your language The album is produced by Ed Lastly, the 44th Annual GMA The author, Mark Atteberry, The Samson and addresses the life you live. Cash, who also has producing credits Dove Awards has announced their does a great job of detailing why Syndrome focuses on It is time that we rediscover the with artists including Chris Tomlin nominees in 42 categories! strong, powerful, and smart men so a set of twelve areas that contributed story of Samson. Find time to walk and Steven Curtis Chapman. Among the nominees are Chris commonly fail. History is filled with to his “erratic behavior, his spiritual the dusty roads of Israel with our Likewise, Story is currently on tour Tomlin, Francesca Battistelli, Lecrae, heartbreaking stories of talented men decline, and ultimately, his failure as a long-haired friend. 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Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______September 2013 • 17 meantime, Caddy continued to head to The Lakota were among the tribes most South Dakota, taking student teams and able to sustain themselves, because they his family with him on most of the nine lived off the land. As Europeans took over trips he has made. prime lands and the Lakota were forced Last fall, he recruited a team of 13 stu - onto small reservations, the Lakota dents and two others, including Todd became less able to take care of their needs. Walker, an SBU alum who had become a “Now they are some of the most depend - professional photographer, as a photo ent people,” Caddy said. team. They met every week for 13 weeks Ziebach County, part of Cheyenne HIDDEN NO beginning in January to learn about the River, is consistently first or second on the Lakota and plan the project. list of most impoverished counties in the “About half of the people I talked to United States. According to the U.S. knew about Wounded Knee” [site of the Census Bureau, nearly 44 percent of the last major U.S. military strike to subdue population lived below the poverty line in Native Americans on Dec. 29, 1890, and 2011. MAdvocaOcy phRotogrE aphy called the Wounded Knee Massacre], he He hopes to work with Hanson and explained. “There is a huge need to let New Hope’s board to “do more to help project brings Lakota people know about their history, their them be sustainable,” he said. The Lakota plight to believers struggles and their ongoing struggle.” do “amazing” beadwork, but they have no The photo team spent from May 20-29 Internet access from which to market their on the Cheyenne River Reservation, with products. their base at Cherry Creek. Most mission groups do not have the opportunity to Spread the gospel stay on the Lakota reservations, instead Second, all people, including the sleeping elsewhere and returning for min - Lakota, need to hear the gospel. Caddy istry each day. said he always takes the teams he leads to Caddy connected with and is now part - Wounded Knee because he believes it is a nering with Anthony Hanson, a Lakota “spiritual stronghold.” and founder of New Hope Native But there is “an openness” right now at Photos by Kurt Caddy Vicki Brown | Special to MV One day about four years ago, he made American Mission in Cherry Creek. Cherry Creek, he said. “I would like to use Unable to get the Lakotas’ it as a launching pad...a training center...to BOLIVAR, Mo. — A chance statement a chance remark to his staff about his ear - Before the team could begin plight out of his mind and train the Lakota to reach their own peo - four years ago has led to a broken heart, a lier connections and wondered aloud photographing the heart, Caddy traveled to Pine ple.... I hope it could become a place where purpose and a lifelong commitment to the about life for Native Americans today. A people and their daily Ridge (one of seven Lakota a church planting movement would Lakota people for Kurt Caddy and now for staffer did an internet search for the topic life, members had to reservations) about a year begin.” Southwest Baptist University (SBU) stu - and found “The Arrogance of Ignorance: build trust with the later to see the conditions As long as the Lord will allow, Caddy dents. Hidden Away, Out of Sight and Out of community, Caddy himself. plans to continue making treks to South The director of university ministries at Mind” by Stephanie Schwartz, about con - explained. For about five An avid photographer, he Dakota and taking students with him. The SBU in Bolivar, “always had sort of an ditions on the Pine Ridge Oglala Lakota days, team members did had taken his camera along. first few times he went to Cheyenne River, affinity” for Native Americans, he said. (Sioux) Reservation in South Dakota. service projects, helping “I had a burst of creativity he repeatedly asked God if he was sup - During one summer break while in col - As he read the article, Caddy said, “I was set up a community gar - that I hadn’t had in a long posed to move to the region to minister. lege, he worked with the Eskimo in Alaska, just stunned by the problems. I remember den and presenting a semi - time,” he said. “But I realized that what I’m supposed and he put himself through seminary by when putting it down, I said, ‘Lord, I need nar on growing and pre - God used the beauty to do is working with the next generation creating Native American art. to be there.’” serving produce. and the misery to trigger They built a pavilion next of world changers,” Caddy said. “I felt very that creative spurt. “The beauty and to the cemetery as a place for the pain were all close together. It is a hard the community to serve funeral meals. Chasing Francis offers a place to do ministry but one of the most And they built 25 crosses for the cemetery beautiful,” he said. “I found myself able to to help replace those lost when a planned pilgramage to the truth see things through the lens.” burn got out of control. Then they took pictures — lots of neatly-constructed beliefs early in the by Glenn McCarty Must tell their them, Caddy said. About 5,000 that they book. In his grief, Falson inexplica - story bly reaches out to his “Uncle Kenny,” a are culling and editing and that will Could the answers to some of the While the trip touched him deeply, he become the basis of two phases for getting church’s struggles to engage the spiritual - Catholic spiritual director in Assisi, Italy. struggled with the realization that few out - the Lakotas’ story out. ly-disengaged American culture be Kenny invites him to visit, and Falson side the reservations were even aware of accepts. Once in Italy, Falson embarks on They have targeted November for the found in the life and teachings of a what has been happening. “When I came a pilgrimage, equal parts physical and release of Phase I, a display of photos that Catholic saint who lived nearly 1,000 back, no one knew what I was talking years ago? Ian Morgan Cron spiritual. At every step, Caddy hopes to be able to share, not only Falson finds the profound, about.... I felt overwhelmed that people at SBU, but also on other college campus - – best-selling author, teacher, didn’t know...about their [the Lakota] and Episcopal priest – sincere expressions of es and in local churches. plight,” he said. believes so, and his novel Christianity chipping away Phase II will be producing and publish - Caddy put together a display of Native Chasing Francis sets out to at his doubt. ing a coffee-table book of photos, with the chart a course to spiritual Cron makes the American art, including his photographs proceeds of book sales to benefit the reconciliation. point that the world in from the trip. Then he invited David Lakota. The book is part story, which Saint Francis lived – Johnson from Silent Images to speak in a chapel service. A not-for-profit, Silent Repairing damage part devotional, and part poised on the cusp of Photo by Luke Caddy biography. But at its core is a modernity – is similar to the Images recruits professional photogra - Getting their story told is important for serene, meditative soul that world of today, in which a phers to assist other nonprofits with a couple of reasons he said. First, in some clearly...I’m supposed to be an advocate lingers long after the story post-modern relativism “advocacy photography” to tell the stories ways Christians are still unraveling dam - and spokesperson.” ends. With a quiet, tactful threatens to consume the of the voiceless or oppressed. age unintentionally done by early believ - To anyone who asks why he goes, purpose, it acutely diagnoses some of the identity of the American church. While listening to Johnson’s presenta - ers. Caddy always responds: “It’s a great place western church’s failings, and proposes Chasing Francis is a compelling narrative tion, Caddy thought, “Wow, this is what “The Lakota have had 500 years of mis - to go to have your heart broken.” One rea - the cure might be found in Saint Francis with delightful characters and memo - needs to happen for the Lakota.” sionary exposure. They have had access to son he has taken hundreds of students to of Assisi. In fact, it is thought the wide rable images of the sights, sounds, and Johnson suggested Caddy put together the gospel...and have been exposed to the Cheyenne River is to have their hearts bro - influence of St. Francis and his efforts to smells of Italy. But under the surface lie a photo team to tell the Lakota story. In the gospel...but still less than 2 percent are ken enough to allow them to think about reform the church is the reason the new profound spiritual truths, so finely Christian...,” Caddy explained. “Right here God’s purpose for them. Pope chose to honor him by taking on woven into the fabric that the story in our own midst we have an unreached Most students who go are heartbroken, becomes a parable. It gracefully walks the his name. people group.... he said. When they query why they have delicate balance between storytelling and Of course, all this starts with a story. “But there has been some really bad “had it so good,” Caddy tells them they are didactic teaching. As such, it’s the kind of Mega-church pastor Chase Falson finds missionary practice,” he added. He point - book with the power to prompt anyone not asking the right question. himself in a crisis of faith after a series of ed out that the Lakota were forced to “The question is: What are you going to personal setbacks ending with the death who reads it to take a long, hard look at assimilate into European culture in many do with your life, your possessions, your of the daughter of his friend and church the foundations of their faith. What they ways. They were forced to send their chil - degree?” member Maggie Harmon. He aptly encounter might lead them on pilgrim - dren to boarding school, and they were describes the crumbling of his shallow, age of their own. – Vicki Brown is the Associate Editor of told not to speak their heart language. Word&Way 18 • September 2013 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

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n Calendat continued from page 15 PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY – Every Tue., 7-9pm, Topeka Women’s Prison, 815 Rice Rd. Reaching out to those who can’t come in, finding freedom behind bars, inspiring inmates to seek salvation during a dif - ficult time. Providing support & guidance through the Holy Spirit to offer strength. Director: Don Garner. 286-0489 or [email protected]. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS – Every Wed, 7pm, St. Francis Hospital, meeting room #8. JAYHAWK AREA AGENCY ON AGING – 4th Wed., 1pm, Rosehill Place Clubhouse. Monthly support group for caregivers of seniors. For info: 235-1367 ext.30. MOMS-IN-TOUCH PRAYER GROUP – Every Wed., 2:30-3:30pm, Library at Cair Paravel-Latin School. Experience God’s power through prayer as we lift our students, teachers, staff, administrators & board up to the Lord. For info: 357-0369. DIVORCECARE PROGRAMS – locations and times: TUE. – 7-8:30pm, Covenant Baptist Church, 5440 SW 37th St. Cost $15. Scholarships available. Choose Expires 9/30/13 from DivorceCare, Single & Parenting, or DivorceCare for Kids. For info: 273-2811. WED. – 6:30pm, Topeka Bible Church, 1101 SW Mulvane. Cost: $15. Child care provided. For info: 379- 0505 or www.divorcecare.org. WED. – 6:45 – 8:45pm, Walnut View Christian Church, 3634 SE 37th St. (just East of 37th & Croco). Cost: $10 registration (scholarships available). The video seminar series featuring some of the nation’s foremost experts on divorce and recovery topics, com - bined with support group discussion of the materials. Complimentary child care children up to the fifth grade. For info: 266-7550 or [email protected]. Website: divorcecare.org. Contact: Tony Thornton, Pastor. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – 1st Thurs., 7pm, 2nd floor conf. room of the cancer unit at St Francis Hospital. For info: 266-9533. NICOTINE ANONYMOUS – Every Fri., 6:30pm, Town & Country Christian Church Renaissance Room, 4925 SW 29th St., use west door cross red foot bridge. A fellowship of men & women helping each other to live free of nicotine. No dues or fees. The only requirement for membership is the desire to be free of nicotine. For info: John, 402-321-486 or [email protected]. CELEBRATE RECOVERY – Every Fri., 6pm, 1912 Gage Blvd. A Christ centered program, based on 8 princi - ples found in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Applying these Biblical principles, become free from addictive & dysfunctional behaviors. For info: 272-7980 or crtopeka.org. COVENANT KEEPERS – 3rd Sat. Group for people who want to see their marriage saved when their spouse wants out. For info: 816-453-0884 or 816-966-0927. WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE : monthly brunches – 3rd Sat., 11am-12:30pm, First UMC, in the Sweet Bldg. Bring a covered dish, rolls, salad, dessert, fruit or cheese. For info: 357-7290. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______September 2013 • 19 DONIPHAN RETREAT LOCATIONS KEENE RD. COUNTRY ESTATE & RETREAT GUIDE CONTINUED CONFERENCE CENTER continued from page 9 continued from page 9 31152 Keene-Eskridge Rd Colonial Estate including 3 bathrooms, 4 chang - FOREST PARK CONFERENCE & RETREAT Maple Hill, KS 66507 ing rooms, a modern catering kitchen, dining and CENTER Andrea Andrews: 785-272-3086 TALL OAKS KEENE meeting rooms on three floors - Indoor seating & 3158 SE 10th St. continued from page 8 continued from page 9 tables for up to 85 guests - Outdoor seating & Topeka, KS 66607 YMCA - CAMP HAMMOND tables for up to 200 guests, with space for more 785-234-8024 6320 SE Stubbs Rd. that are done on low apparatus and do not take well is equally important to an enjoyable event! A if needed - Refrigerated storage for flowers - [email protected] Berryton, KS special safety equipment. 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but because of the layout of the Lake of our guests Lake Doniphan has become SKY Doniphan grounds, groups do not need to sacred ground.” continued from page 9 interact, other than to smile if they walk Lake Doniphan also hosts family past each other. There are three lodges so reunions and secular groups just looking to Reservations Manager. “They also appreciate the groups can be housed in separate build - get away, or to focus on a shared hobby peace ful setting for its calming effect and ings. “It is wonderful to see the respect such as scrapbooking, quilting, singing, or the chance to stop and breathe deeply, with which groups treat each other, even karate. To reach O’Dell and see if letting go of the normal stress factors in regardless of their distinctly different your group might benefit from a retreat at their lives. There is something healing and beliefs. They have always been respectful Lake Doniphan call (816) 630-1523 or visit restoring about the woods and the lake and honored each other’s times for wor - their website at www.lakedoniphan.com. that infiltrates even the busiest of people, ship, or prayer walks around the lake, or Guests and past events are featured on if given a chance.” even for a special canoe race,” she their Facebook page at Facebook/Lake O’Dell explains that a group can reserve laughs. “I think it is because for so many Doniphan. the entire conference center if they wish,

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KOYOTES AND COACH GREEN PART WAYS Topeka, KS –The Kansas Koyotes Green's efforts and contributions to announced Monday that Head our football program and wish him Coach Jim Green has left the team. well". Coach Green took over the head The Kansas Koyotes will begin coaching duties for the Koyotes mid their 12th year of play this spring as season last year. the team will compete in the Koyotes owner, Nick Baumgartner Champions Professional Indoor I have to admit, I have followed the Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakis stated, "We appreciate all of Coach Football League for a second season. Kansas City Royals closer this year are still the cornerstones of this team. than I have in a long time. Although They need to continue to develop if I have not attended any games the Royals are going to take this year, I have been listening that next step. A lot of people to them on the radio as often are down on Moustakis this as I can. It has been a lot of year and that’s unfortunate fun. because he’s still young and he I realize that they are not will get better. Everyone going to make the playoffs, expects big power numbers (they are two games over .500 from both of them and the as I write this), but it has been fact of the matter is that encouraging to me to see them play Kaufman Stadium is not a power hit - so well. As they prepare to head into ter friendly park. The outfield is the offseason, let’s look at what they huge. The Royals need to continue to need to do to improve yet again. play to their strengths, defense and First off, they need to keep the speed. If they can develop consistent pitching staff intact if possible. They timely hitting, there is no reason not have James Shields locked up, so they to believe that they will challenge for need to go hard after Ervin Santana, the playoffs next year. Jeremy Guthrie and Bruce Chen. If They are solid at 7 of the 9 posi - they can bring those four guys back, tions. I’ve said it before and I’m then their starting rotation will be going to say it again, they need a very good again. The fifth spot is a bit power hitting right fielder and a solid of a question mark and I believe that 2nd baseman. I know I said earlier Wade Davis will continue to receive that Kaufman is not power friendly, the benefit of the doubt only because but they need someone who has the he was brought over in the Wil Myers ability to go yard 25 or 30 times a trade. year to put some pop in the lineup. The bullpen is fine as well. They Maybe they can give up some have many quality arms in the pen pitching this year for an offensive and an all-star closer in Greg player. Why not trade Greg Holland Holland. The pitching for the Royals for someone who can come in and hasn’t been this good for some time. make an immediate impact? If they However, the problems with the can’t re-sign Santana, they could use Royals lie in their offense, or should I that money and sign someone. The say, their lack of one. It’s amazing options are limitless for the Royals as how they can go several games in a they continue to build for the future. row and only score a handful of runs I know it’s disappointing for them and then explode for 11 like they did to not make the playoffs, but having a today against one of the best teams in winning baseball team in Kansas City the American League. They need to again was fun to watch. find some consistency. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______September 2013 • 21 As an amateur at the 2008 Masters, “The most nervous I ever was was on the first tee of the Par-3 course,” he said. “The reason was because Jack Nicklaus, Gary Golf Qoutes Player and Arnold Palmer were standing A perfectly straight shot right behind me, watching me tee off. All I with a big club is a fluke. could ever think about standing over the ball was, ‘Don’t shank it. Don’t shank it. Jack Nicklaus there after Don’t shank it. Don’t shank it.’” Hurricane Katrina shut down the golf Thompson famously missed the cut I’ve spent most of my life A poor round of golf used to program at Tulane University, which he after calling a penalty stroke on himself. golfing – the rest I’ve just The ball, he said, “moved two dimples.” had attended for two years. wasted. “For me, Katrina was a blessing in dis - “That was my introduction to the golf wreck Michael Thompson’s day guise,” he said. unknown can, go out and enjoy every minute on the by Kelly Jasper At first, course, and run the race.” Thompson said The most rewarding “If I played well, I was happy. If I didn’t, Since 1994, the annual breakfast has he only went to things you do in life are I was miserable to be around,” he said to a invited Christian golfers, including Tom the Bible study crowded gymnasium at Warren Baptist Lehman, Larry Mize, Stewart Cink, Zach to be a good often the ones that look Church in Augusta. Johnson, and K.J. Choi, to share about sport, and like they cannot be done. A friend suggested that perhaps God their faith. immerse himself Arnold palmer have him a talent for golf for a reason. It More than 700 local golf fans and in the team. It changed everything, said Thompson, the Masters patrons filled the church to hear wasn’t until keynote speaker at the Augusta Golf Thompson’s journey from “a 7-year-old 2010, after he It’s a funny thing, the Breakfast this year, hosted by the Greater holding his first golf club” to winner of the turned pro, that more I practice the luckier Augusta Fellowship of Christian Athletes. 2013 Honda Classic, his first PGA tour he adopted the I get. “God gave me this gift of golf,” win. His wife, Rachel, watched on. faith as his own. Arnold palmer Thompson said. “My purpose - and what Thompson, 27, told how he started “I was starting I have to do because he gave me this gift - attending a Bible study with teammates at to believe golf was a gift from God,” he world,” Thompson said. “From a player’s is to go out and work as hard as I possibly the University of Alabama. He landed said. “He gave it to me for a reason.” perspective, it’s not the best way to be The only thing a golfer Regardless of how his game is going, introduced, but at the same time, calling a needs is more daylight. penalty, it’s not great, but I got a lot of Thompson said he now aims to be the ben Hogan most positive person on the course. great recognition for it.”

More important than living in KANSAS is where you will live forever. Just as you would look at a map of KANSAS to find your way, so you must look at the Bible to find your way to heaven. The Bible says, “Narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” (Matt. 7:14). Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (Jn. 14:6). Jesus is the only way to Heaven and He gave these direc - tions on getting there. 1. Realize you are a sinner. Everyone starts the same place spiritually. “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of god.” (Rom. 3:23). Sin’s penalty keeps you out of Heaven and condemns you to Hell, separat - ing you from God. Romans 6:23 says, “The wages of sin is death.” Sin brings both physi - cal & spiritual death. “And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.” (Rev. 20:14). 2. Realize Jesus paid the penalty. Jesus Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection provid - ed a way for you to go to heaven and restore your relationship with God. “But God com - mendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Rom. 5:8). Since Jesus, God’s Son, was the only One who could pay for our sin, He is the only Way to Heaven. 3. Repent of your sin and receive Jesus as your Savior. In order to go to Heaven from KANSAS, or anywhere else, you must accept Christ by calling on Him in prayer. He tells us in Romans 10:13, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Use the following prayer, or one similar to it, to receive Him now: Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe that you died and rose again for me. Please forgive me of my sin, become Lord of my life, and take me to heaven when I die. I am trusting you completely, and in nothing I can do. Thank you Jesus! Amen. 22 • September 2013 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

First Southern Baptist Church New Resident Church Guide 5. FAIRLAWN CHURCH OF THE 10. LORD’S HOUSE CHURCH NAZARENE 300 SW Roosevelt, Topeka KS 66606 “Connecting to Christ, Church and Community” Pastor Marilyn Hahn McGinnis 730 SW Fairlawn Rd., Topeka, KS 10 a.m. Sunday (Non-traditional Service) (785)272-6322 • www.TheLawn.org See “About Us” at our website www.kawriverkeruv.com Gary Miller, Pastor Questions? [email protected] Sunday Worship 9:15 am & 10:50 am Sunday Youth Group 10:50am 12. BUCK CREEK COUNTRY CHURCH Adult & Children’s Sun. School 9:15 & 10:50am Meeting at Buck Creek School House 5 mi. east of Perry on Hwy 24, 13th & Phillips Rd. Sun. Eve Youth Activities 6pm Childrens Sunday School - 8:30 a.m. Worship Service - 9:00 a.m. 6. FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST Contacts: Logan Barnett 785-597-5498, 1912 SW Gage, Topeka, KS Scott Bond 423-0406, Jack Snavely 760-3513 272-0443 www.fsbctopeka.org 1. VICTORY CITY CHURCH Sunday Services: 13. WANAMAKER WOODS NAZARENE (formerly Victory Tabernacle) 8:30 AM Traditional Worship Serving Christ - Loving People Pastor Titus Terry 9:45 AM Bible study--all ages 3501 SW Wanamaker Rd 2622 SE 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66607 11 AM Contemporary Worship www.wwnaz.org 785-235-1748 • www.TopekaVictory.com 273-2248 • Dr. L.D. Holmes, Sr. Pastor Worship: Sun. 11am & Wed. 7pm 7. TOPEKA BAPTIST CHURCH Adult & Kids Alive Worship Sun. 9 & 11 am Sunday School 10 am, all ages 2. CHRISTIAN CAVALRY “Finding NEW LIFE in CHRIST” Sunday Worship 9:30 & 10:45am, 6pm 11am worship Osage City campus MINISTRIES INT. Sunday School for all ages! 6pm Sun. Small Groups 6:30 P Teens Pastor Beaux Bryant Wed. 6:30 Teens, Discovery & small groups 3851 South St., Grantville, KS 66429 4500 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka ~ Youth & Children’s Programs ~ 1-800-673-3633 785-862-0988 Upward Sports: Seasonal Soccer, 17. HIGHLAND HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN 19. SEAMAN CONGREGATIONAL 21. HARVEST FAMILY FELLOWSHIP www.church4bikers.org www.topekabaptist.org Basketball, Cheerleading CHURCH CHURCH Meets at Hillcrest Community Ctr 1800 SE 21st Street • 785-220-5418 ~ Nursery care at all services ~ Sunday Services: 8:30 and 10:00 AM Independent Christ-Centered Bible Church 3. TOPEKA BIBLE CHURCH 8. BREAD OF LIFE 785-379-5642 Pastor Rey Rodriguez 14. FAMILY LIFE CHURCH - Nazarene 2036 NW Taylor, Topeka, KS Sun. Worship 10 am 1101 SW Mulvane St., Topeka FAMILY CHURCH Jars of Clay Children's Center now open 354-8777 • www.seamanchurch.com 785-234-5545 "We Love In Ones" John 13:35 Sundays - 10:00 am Taking registrations: 785-379-9098 www.topekaharvest.vpweb.com 1211 NW 46th ST Contemporary service - Sat. 7pm Worship: 8:00 - 9:30 & 11am Pastors Tom & Debby Richardson 2930 SE Tecumseh Road 22. NEW CITY LIFE CHURCH Sunday School & Bible Studies: 522 SW Polk Street Topeka, Kansas Nursery/Children’s Church/Small Groups Tecumseh, Kansas 66542 Sunday Worship: 10:30am Church office phone: 785 286-1889 Children's Sunday School: 10:30am 5221 SW West Drive 9:30 & 11am (785) 232-3939 www.BreadOfLife4sq.org Topeka, Kansas 66606 www.discovertbc.com Sunday Worship 10:30am We are moving forward in God’s Word... Pastor Jack Belland with His passion...in our community! 18. SOUTHWEST CHRISTIAN Sunday Services - 10:00 am CHURCH Pastor Kathy Jimerson 4. NORTHLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH 9. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 16. HOUSE OF THE LORD CHURCH 20. HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH 3102 NW Topeka Blvd., Topeka 310 E 8th St (E. US 56 Hwy) 5747 SW Huntoon • 785-272-0564 Pastor Dale Stockburger 23.EAST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH A Spirit-filled, Word-centered church 4425 S.E. 29th St., 379-9933. 286-1204 Overbrook, KS; 785-665-7117 2531 SE Wittenberg Rd., Topeka Contemporary Service 9:30 am 801 NE Poplar St., Wed. 6:15 pm: Children/Youth/ Elvin Dillard, Senior Pastor Traditional Service 10:45 am Sunday Worship 10:45am & 6:00pm Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm Topeka, KS 66616 AWANA Sunday at 5:45 p.m. Adult programs Sunday School 9 am; Worship 10 am Wed. Prayer & Praise 7pm Youth Group (Teens) 3 pm Sunday 785-506-4594 www.gccinoverbrook.com See our website for info on our Worship Sun. 8:00, 9:30 & 11am 785-266-LOVE (5683) Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm www.northlandcctopeka.org [email protected] Sunday Mornings: 10 am Worship Student Ministries & Upward Sports J. Michael Borjon, Pastor and Junior Church for the kids www.esbcks.org

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