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CELEBRATING FAITH, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY IN KANSAS CITY VOLUME 25 • NUMBER 2 February 2014 FREE– TAKE ONE! BIG changes Parents Find at the Voice Education Expo Redesigned website first Invaluable Tool change for 2014 see tss March 1 event will host Metro Voice Newspaper relaunched its web - l FFaals FFaacct 50 Christian colleges, site, metrovoicenews.com, Jan. 1 with little pub - lic fanfare but apparently people have area K-12, homeschool noticed –the site’s vis - resources & seminars itors are growning exponentially. by Lee Hartman The paper has Private education, whether on the had a web pres - K-12 or college level, continues to be an ence since important topic to many Christian par - 1999 –an eternity in internet ents. Add to that the growing number of years –but with families considering homeschooling, the changing way and it is no wonder the Christian Edu - readers are accessing the paper, it wanted to Why we love cation Expo on March 1 will attract revamp the way it delivers online news. Read - Bob Smietana | Lifeway ers using their smart phone, tablet or other mobile device can now have easy access to NASHVILLE, Tenn. – We’ve all gotten bthe aemdails osr steean ts local breaking Christian news, calendar events the Facebook posts–strange and fairly believable facts just and videos. When the site is visited, your device about everything. For most, we know to do a little research will automatically see it in a special one column before we pass them on or share over the water cooler. format saving you data. In addition, the site has been expanded with new features and is totally Sometimes these unresearched “factoids” make it into redesigned. the evening news or even the Sunday sermon. “Our print publication continues to grow,” Like this one, which came halfway through a recent thousands of people. The 16th annual said Dwight Widaman, publisher. “And the web - sermon I heard on marriage. Things are scary out site serves as a great, and growing, compliment there, the preacher told us. And there’s no difference event, which runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2 to a successful publishing plan.” between people sitting in these pews and everyone else p.m., will again be held at Colonial Pres - He says that 33 percent of visitors are ac - when it comes to divorce. byterian Church, 9500 Wornall Road in cessing the site from smart phones. It made a great sermon illustration. Only it’s not south Kansas City, just north of I-435. Now 25 years old, the Voice is now KC’s true, according Bradley Wright, a sociologist at the Parents looking both at K-12 op - third largest city-wide newspaper. To celebrate, See FALSE FACTS page 23 the paper gets a makevoer in 2014. See EDUCATION page 6 Teen girl’s brain death divides pro-life community Medical experts tient they consider to be dead. “Jahi is free! Jahi is free! She is safely disagree whether out of Children’s,” tweeted Christopher Jahi McMath is still alive Dolan, the family’s lawyer. The McMath case grabbed headlines by Daniel James Devine and roused emotions from Americans, (WNS)--The sad case of a brain-dead who either defended the hospital’s at - girl in Oakland, Calif., took a new turn tempt to remove the girl’s ventilator or recently, when an ambulance trans - defended the family’s effort keep her or - 3

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Hope Faith Ministries (HFM), an the barber shop, transportation, storage of equipping day center that serves the needs belongings and personal mail and phone of the homeless and less fortunate in services. Kansas City, is celebrating its 10-year an - Community donations of furnishings niversary in 2014. and household items allow HFM to help Founded by a small group of individu - families move into an apartment, fur - als from Church of the Resurrection, the nished with the essentials. organization started by serving meals to as The premier program at HFM is their many as 800 homeless individuals each “Transitional Internship Program” where week. Ten years later, HFM serves 3,000 - at any given time, over 40 individuals re - 4,000 people weekly that have spent the ceive transitional housing and a personal night at a nearby shelter, out on the streets mentor to help them navigate their way or at a neighborhood campground. from the streets to employment and then “Everyone involved with Hope Faith on to independent living. Ministries is marking 2014 as a year of cel - The 10-year grand milestone will be ebration and gratitude. formally celebrated on Saturday, March 29 “Those that have blazed the trail to get at their “Moonlight Masquerade Benefit us to where we are today are to be com - Gala” to be held at the Overland Park Con - mended for their valiant hard work and vention Center. dedication to be a positive force in the The Apartment Association of Kansas community for the homeless,” said Duane Volunteers organize clothing donations. Hope Faith Ministries started because several people wanted to serve. City is co-sponsoring this event. KMBC’s Skjervem, executive director of Hope Faith anchor, Len Jennings will serve as master Ministries. shelter and clothing but they collaborate sistance. A free medical clinic and life skills easily find a path from homelessness to of ceremonies for the evening that in - Over the years, HFM has expanded the with dozens of agencies throughout classes enable the homeless to receive des - self-sufficiency, from dependence to inde - cludes an auction, dinner and dancing. For services they offer so that today, not only Kansas City, assisting the homeless to find perately needed medical attention and im - pendence. Other services include showers, info visit www.hopefaithministries.org or do they provide the essentials of food, jobs, housing and needed government as - prove their skills so that they can more laundry services, haircuts and a shave at call 816.471.4673, ext. 100. Nixon caps state of the state address with push to e 4th Annual meet health, mental health needs, expand Medicaid Conference for by Dwight Widaman “Each day we don’t act, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is pushing ahead with Medicaid expansion in the nearly 300,000 working Pastors and Laity state. The Missouri Legislature in 2013 re - Missourians go another at Ottawa University fused the federal government’s attempts to expand Medicaid to cover more people, day without the treatment creating a showdown with Nixon. The confrontation painted Republicans as they desperately need, for heartless and Nixon as a big spender but did little to educate the public on the costs. no other reason than they “Each day we don’t act,” Nixon said in e Fredrikson Center for Faith and Church his January state of the state address, live in Branson instead of “nearly 300,000 working Missourians go Vitality is now accepting registrations for the another day without the treatment they Bentonville, in Cape JAY NIXON following seminars: desperately need, for no other reason than Girardeau instead of Cairo, they live in Branson instead of Bentonville, a result of our failure to act don’t work in in Cape Girardeau instead of Cairo, in in Maryville instead of the White House — they work the night Maryville instead of Muscatine.” shift in our factories,” he said. “They wait t
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Speed skater Jilleanne Rookard has sharpened her skates and faith. Olympians for Christ

Several of this winter’s with an injury. He is hoping to make the final cut on the 2014 men’s Olympic bobsledding team. athletes find their true Lolo Jones, a multisport athlete, will likely make the U.S. women’s bobsledding squad after winning strength in the Lord a gold medal at the 2013 World Championships. Jones, 31, competed in the 100 meter hurdles at the (WNS)—The Sochi Winter Olympics take center 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympics, but gained stage this month, complete with political intrigue, more than 20 pounds to qualify for bobsledding security concerns, and storylines about athletes going competition. She made headlines in 2012 when she for Olympic glory but, even told HBO’s Real Sports with more so, God’s glory. Bryant Gumbel that she is a vir - Speed skater Jilleanne gin and plans on keeping her Rookard says she came to faith virginity until marriage. in Christ while training for “This journey has competition in 2006. Her faith been hard,” she said at that is a source of strength and in - time. “It’s the hardest thing I’ve spiration for the times when she ever done in my life. Harder feels like giving up: “I’ve just than training for the Olympics. kept growing since then, and it’s Harder than studying for col - not anything sudden. I realize lege has been staying a virgin now that I’m never going to before marriage.” Jones often stop learning.” uses her Twitter account to Bobsledder Brock Kre - share Bible passages and words itzburg placed his faith in God of encouragement with her at age 13, after losing his father more than 370,000 followers. to cancer. “God used the worst Meanwhile, secu - experience in my life—losing rity concerns are growing in the my father—to bring forth the wake of late-December suicide best experience in my life— bombings in Volgograd, 400 knowing my Heavenly Father. miles from the Olympic facili - God is the Father I can never Brock Kreitzburg says God used ties in Sochi. The second deadly lose, who will be with me for - death of his father to shape faith. terrorist attack of the month ever, and truly, unconditionally pushed the Russians to tighten loves me,” Kreitzburg said. Kreitzburg, who earned a security by creating a 60-mile “security zone” around master’s of divinity from Gordon Conwell Theolog - Sochi. All spectators wishing to attend the Games ical Seminary in 2003, competed in the 2006 Turin must provide passports and contacts for security Olympics but missed the 2010 Vancouver Olympics screening. news briefs Congress Strengthens Religious Freedom for the Military (WNS)--The Senate passed a defense bill with strong biparti - san support last week that includes important language to strengthen and protect the religious freedom of military mem - bers and chaplains. The 2014 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes the standard provisions for funding the military as well as amendments that expand the protection of military members’ religious freedoms, including their personal beliefs, actions, and speech. Specific language in the NDAA protects the freedom of military chaplains to “close a prayer outside of a re - ligious service according to the traditions, expressions, and religious exercises of the endorsing faith group.” Government Tightens Reins on Nonprofits (WNS)--The Obama administration has proposed rules to curb political campaigning by nonprofit groups. The rules would prohibit certain nonprofit groups from campaign activities such as running ads, registering voters, or distributing campaign literature. The Department of the Treasury says the rules are designed to create “clear- cut definitions” for nonprofit organizations that engage in political activity. Critics say the change would give the Internal Revenue Service broader leeway to target the White House’s political opponents. The changes would affect groups with a 501(c)4 “social welfare” designation. Coincidentally, the new regulations would affect con - servative groups in disproportionate numbers to liberal organizations by a margin of 9 to 1. The White House responded by saying they are not targeting anyone in unequal numbers. 4 • February 2014 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– metrovoicenews.com I facebook.com/metrovoicenews ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Metro Voice Marriage must be part of poverty/income inequality debate

The organization behind National Marriage Week USA (February 7-14) makes the case that marriage must be part of the current political debate about in - come inequality and how to reduce poverty. "Today 53 percent of all babies born to women under age 30, are born outside of marriage," said Sheila Weber, executive di - rector of National Marriage Week USA. "If we had the marriage rates today that we had in 1970, we'd have 25 percent less poverty." "The decline of marriage is our most neglected national emergency," says Weber. "Yet the wealthy are doing a better job at keeping marriages intact and their children are benefitting from the influence better health, and brings the greatest ad - need a radical change of message, thinking of both male and female parenting influ - vantageous way to in turn raise their own and habits to raise the next generation of ence and from enriching educational children." young men. Of course, women also need habits in those homes. "We need for ministries, non-profits, some new messages -- that forestalling "We must find ways to help impover - schools and churches to find ways to serve sexual intimacy and childbearing until ished single mothers learn more about fatherless boys, who may not be getting marriage provides them a healthier future how to enrich their own home life; and de - any messages that marriage can even be an and is best for their children," said Weber. spite their current circumstances, to give attainable goal for them. The pendulum National Marriage Week USA (Feb. 7- online national marriage calendar to list click National Calendar at www.national - their own children a vision that marriage has swung too far away from the historical 14) is a campaign to increase marriage ed - and locate any and all marriage classes all marriageweekusa.org. can be in their future aspirations, because cultural norm of dutiful manhood; we ucation nationwide and provides the only year. To list or locate an event (it's free) -- marriage brings greater financial stability, Apple approves gay social app for ages 12 and up

by Melissa Barnhart

Apple has approved a gay social net - working app that claims to be safe for chil - dren as young as 12, and aims to lead adults, teens and tweens to places that are "clean, social and fun." In the iTunes store, Distinc.tt is de - scribed as "an LGBT app that you can bring home to Mom!" But although it's Image from the website. supposedly safe for children as young as 12, it specifically states that it was created for "gay dating and chat" for LGBT or "cu - rious adults" who are 18 and older. The app reportedly works by using "real-time collective knowledge to connect trendsetting crowds and travelers to the places and people that best reflect their distinct interests." CEO Michael Belkin told CNET that he launched Distinc.tt because he's "disgusted by the tasteless torsos and imagery on gay social sites and apps." And he wants "the good-taste part of the gay stereotype to gain traction with advertisers and cross the mainstream divide." Belkin launched what is being billed as "the only gay social app approved by the iTunes store for 12-year-olds and older," with other investors that include PayPal cofounder Peter Thiel and Keith Rabois, a former executive at PayPal and LinkedIn, among others. "Think of it as the ultimate gay acces - sory. Using an advanced recommendation engine, Distinc.tt helps you be sponta - neous—to get out there and start some - thing," reads the description. "Distinc.tt takes gay apps to the next level by showing you more than just guys with phones. Use it to find places to go, meet people at those places, coordinate with friends while you're out, you name it. It's about doing, not chatting." Apple, meanwhile, has been chided by conservative Christians over its censorship of religious material – namely apps that af - firm marriage is between a man and a woman. In recent years, Apple has pulled the Manhattan Declaration, Setting Cap - tives Free, and Exodus International apps. Metro Voice ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––metrovoicenews.com I facebook.com/metrovoicenews ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––February 2014 • 5 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans in hot water news briefs Lutherans react Christianity’s Worst Enemies (WNS)--A U.S.-based group tracking persecu - to firm’s abortion tion around the globe has named North Korea funding the worst country in the world for Christians. Open Doors USA on Jan. 8 gave the hermetic With the revelation that Thrivent Fi - country the dubious designation for the 12th nancial for Lutherans has provided fund - Schuermann posted to his website, daring - Maggie Karner, director of LCMS Life straight year—as many years as it has compiled ing to at least four Planned Parenthood lutheran.net. Ministries, said all of the suspended pro- the annual World Watch List of top 50 offenders. affiliates as well as to the NARAL Pro- The documentation lists five Planned life organizations “already do wonderful The organization estimates North Korea’s com - Choice Minnesota Foundation, The St. Parenthood affiliates in Columbus, Ohio; mercy work, with limited resources, to munist regime has between 50,000 and 70,000 Louis-based Lutheran Church—Missouri Des Moines, Iowa; Milwaukee; New York; serve women, children and families in Christians imprisoned in labor camps for their Synod (LCMS) has told their members and St. Paul, Minn., as well as the NARAL need. They include LCMS Recognized faith. Open Doors unveiled its World Watch List they are very concerned. Foundation in St. Paul as Thrivent Gift Service Organizations, maternity homes, (WWL) during a press conference at the National The statement acknowledged that Multiplier charities. pregnancy resource centers, pro-life edu - Press Club in Washington, D.C. The group meas - Thrivent not only has suspended funding After Schuermann posted the infor - cational organizations, ultrasound services ures how much Christians are able to live out for pro-life, nonprofit organizations serv - mation online and alerted LCMS leaders for pregnant women and organizations ing women and children in need, but now their faith to determine what countries land on to the news Jan. 15, it was picked up and providing free resources.” the list. It considers spheres of private, family, also directly supports organizations pro - shared by other websites as well as numer - The Rev. Dr. James Lamb, executive viding abortion services and pro-abortion community, national, and church life, plus a sixth An escaped North Korean ous Facebook and Twitter users. director of the national pro-life organiza - sphere counting violent incidents. shows evidence of torture advocacy. Schuermann said it’s disappointing, tion Lutherans For Life (LFL), noted that On Dec. 19, after learning that a sad and “frustrating to see Thrivent — an “Thrivent claims to be ‘neutral’ on ‘contro - More Publishers Investigate Mark Driscoll Planned Parenthood affiliate was eligible organization that puts itself forward as versial issues’ and yet they have once again to receive funding through its Choice Dol - Christian and Lutheran — engaging and closed the door to Lutherans For Life and (WNS)--At least two more Christian publishers are investigating con - lars program, Thrivent “temporarily sus - giving money to organizations that really, other life-affirming ministries to receive cerns of plagiarism regarding Mark Driscoll, pastor of Mars Hill Church pended” one pro-choice and more than 50 as Christians, we just cannot support.” Choice Dollars.” in Seattle. Crossway, which published Driscoll’s Death by Love, issued a pro-life organizations from receiving Many LCMS congregation members In a statement, LCMS said they are in statement saying, “We are in touch with Mars Hill and are conducting Choice Dollars funding while it conducts are among the 2.5 million members of a conversation with Thrivent regarding the an internal review to ensure that our books published by Mark Driscoll “a comprehensive review” of the program. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a Min - controversial donations and have a goal to have proper citation and documentation.” Crossway publicist Janni Fire - The latest allegations relate to a sister neapolis-based, Fortune 500 fraternal- resolve the issue in a way that upholds the stone added, “As of right now, we’re not sure when the internal review funding program known as “Gift Multi - benefits organization with more than $75 sacred value of human life. DRISCOLL will be complete.” Driscoll has published nine books with Crossway. plier” that’s available to Thrivent employ - billion in assets derived primarily from “We urge them to follow those words ees through the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans over the past 100 years. with action by restoring funding to the Amarillo College Nixes Intelligent Design Class Lutherans Foundation. Thrivent members voted last year to open pro-life organizations that lost funding in (WNS)--Is intelligent design too controversial to teach at a public college? It is, ap - Details about the Gift Multiplier pro - the organization’s membership to all December and by developing a policy that parently, in Amarillo, Texas. In fall 2013, Amarillo College planned to offer a class entitled gram were brought to light by Rev. Christians, which took place in June. denies all funding for Planned Parenthood “Evolution vs. Intelligent Design” as one of its continuing education courses. The class Michael Schuermann, senior pastor of According to its website, Thrivent is and NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota was not part of the school’s degree programs, but a not-for-credit elective course. It was Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sher - “faith-based” and its “common bond” is Foundation.” man, Ill., who said he “was contacted by advertised under the heading of “Philosophy.” Dozens of eager students signed up. Yet Christianity. The statement also encourages when the president of an Amarillo-based group of atheists and agnostics complained, some people associated with Thrivent who In a statement on Jan. 15 Thrivent re - Thrivent members to “voice their concerns were familiar with the fact that this was the college reversed course. Top school officials canceled “Evolution vs. Intelligent De - sponded: “We are aware of the issue that and opinions directly to Thrivent,” and sign,” saying the topic was too “emotionally charged” and could invite a “disruption” in going on.” has been raised, and we will address it as provides contact information to help them the classroom. The informants shared documenta - we review this program.” do just that. tion of the Gift Multiplier funding that Unpublished King Sermons released

PreachingToday.com, a ministry of Christianity Today, announced the release of a previously unpublished sermon by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called "Guide - lines for a Construc - tive Church." Originally deliv - ered during the height of the American Civil Rights Movement on May 29, 1966, this ser - mon was an exhorta - KING tion on Luke 4 given to Cornerstone Baptist Church in Brook - lyn, New York. Now for the first time, the transcript and audio of this sermon are available for free exclusively on Preaching - Today.com. King reminds his listeners that it is not an easy task, because "the cross means what it says. It is something that you die on." However, Dr. King also pro - claims a message of perseverance and hope that Jesus will never leave. By offering full access to this sermon for free, PreachingToday.com is welcom - ing readers to participate in an ongoing conversation about the civil rights leader and his sermon through Black History Month. In addition, PreachingToday will offer reflections on Dr. King's sermon from several contributors, including the current senior pastor of Cornerstone Bap - tist Church, Rev. Lawrence Aker III. Visit PreachingToday.com. 6 • February 2014 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––metrovoicenews.com I facebook.com/metrovoicenews ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Metro Voice Suit alleges the will of Californians petition against coed bathroom bill (WNS) –The coalition working to overturn a law forcing boys and Missouri voters ignored girls in California’s public schools to share school bathrooms, show - ers and locker rooms is gaining momentum. Opponents of a law forcing boys and girls in California’s public Citizens sue over would take another look at recognizing schools to share school bathrooms, showers and locker rooms have same-sex 'marriage.' That is putting his reached the 95 percent validity rate needed to achieve a random same-sex couples thumb on the scales of justice. His job is to sampling for a full signature count. enforce the constitution as it is, not as he Privacy for All Students (PFAS) predicted that a full check would filing together wishes it to be. result in many more signatures being validated than were projected "If the governor wants to launch a cam - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (BP) -- Four in the sampling and lead to qualification of the referendum for the paign to repeal this section of our state Bill ballot. Many critics had predicted that PFAS would not be able to Missouri taxpayers filed a lawsuit on Jan. 8 of Rights, he is welcome to try. But for Before the law was stayed by courts in November, collect sufficient signatures in the short period allowed to qualify a challenging Gov. Jay Nixon's executive now, the people of Missouri have spoken, schools had begun creating co-ed restrooms. referendum and that not enough of the signatures presented in No - order to permit some same-sex couples to with landslide clarity," Whitehead said. ecutive committee. “We’re pleased that the sampling of signatures file a Missouri combined income tax re - "Until the people speak otherwise, the gov - vember would be validated to allow for a full count. turn as "husband" and "wife" for 2013 in “The people of California are entitled to have every valid signa - conducted thus far has triggered a full count of every signature, and spite of a 2004 state constitutional amend - ture on this referendum counted by elections officials,” says Gina we believe this full check will show we have enough signatures to ment which defines marriage as between “The governor took an Gleason, the referendum proponent and a member of the PFAS ex - qualify the referendum to the ballot.” one man and one woman. See COED page next page The lawsuit challenges Executive Order oath to uphold the 13-14 as being unconstitutional and alleges Missouri constitution, EDUCATION EXPO MARCH 1 ucation, said she and her husband, Dwight, founded the Expo that the governor is try - out of a personal need. “When our children were nearing continued from page 1 ing to thwart the will of which includes our school-age, we began earnestly considering what was right for the people of Missouri, tions and high school students scouting colleges come with their education. We realized there were no sources for infor - with 71 percent of the marriage definition.” specific questions in mind, said Anita Widaman who started mation to help us make a decision as to what was best for their voters having adopted the Expo in 1999. growth, both academically and spiritually. We knew that other "Amendment 2" in ernor should respect the rule of law and re - “Parents of younger students want to know: what curricu - parents must have felt equally unprepared for such a big deci - 2004. The amendment, spect Missouri voters." lum is used? What is the worldview of the sion.”‘ now codified as Article The plaintiffs ask the trial judge to de - WHITEHEAD 1, Section 33 of the Mis - school? Is there an established fine arts pro - Anita continues, “Parents need to know that there are many clare the executive order unconstitutional gram? What testing measure is used? What choices for them — homeschooling, private, a combination souri constitution, says simply, "That to be and to declare that, in view of the state about sports and extracurricular activities? —some families are very creative in finding the right fit for valid and recognized in this state, a mar - constitution, the Department of Revenue and, of course, can I afford it?” she stated. their kids, it’s all about what works best for your child.” riage shall exist only between a man and a must not interpret tax laws to permit Mis - These parents and college-bound stu - She said the same holds true for college education, “Parents woman." souri combined income tax returns from work so hard preparing their kids for life: instilling their values Nixon's executive order was issued last same-sex couples who were "married" dents also appreciate the opportunity to November and directed the Department visit with administrators, admissions coun - at home, ferrying them to sports and other activities that elsewhere. ANITA WIDAMAN of Revenue to accept combined returns The plaintiffs are: Justin Mosher, pastor selors and teachers. strengthen positive character traits, and being careful who they from same-sex couples who properly filed of Fifth Street Baptist Church in Hannibal, “For high school students, prayerfully choosing the right hang out with,” said Widaman, “But then those kids often a federal joint return with the IRS. The IRS Mo.; Don Hinkle, director of public policy college can still be a daunting task,” said Dwight Widaman, choose a school that doesn’t reinforce spiritual values and con - has decided to permit same-sex couples to for the Missouri Baptist Convention and Metro Voice editor and Expo coordina - fusion and problems result.” file a joint federal return if the parties were editor of The Pathway; Kerry Messer, Fes - tor. “By the time they reach their junior “She connected with a “It’s an especially worthwhile drive for married in a state that permits same-sex tus, Mo., founder of the Missouri Family year like my daughter, Emma, the mail - students looking for a wide variety of col - marriage. Network; and Joe Ortwerth, executive di - box is full of college admissions school teacher on a personal lege options,” Dwight Widaman said. The IRS decision did not bind state gov - rector of the Missouri Family Policy Coun - brochures”. “With the price of gas, and busy schedule, ernments and did not mandate that states cil. For these teenagers, the college portion level and all of her kids it is easy to see the value of having so like Missouri, where same-sex marriage is At the time of Nixon's executive order, of the Expo offers a time-saving way to ended up attending that many schools under one roof.” unlawful, permit joint returns under state no other state where same-sex marriage is talk with dozens of universities and get a Colleges from many states will attend law. unlawful had adopted a similar policy of sense of what each college has to offer. one Christian school.” including Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, "The governor took an oath to uphold accepting joint state returns from same-sex “They can ask the admissions coun - Iowa, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Colorado, the Missouri constitution, which includes couples who were "married" elsewhere. In selor about degrees and emphasis but also DWIGHT WIDAMAN Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee and Virginia. our marriage definition," said Michael Kansas, a same-sex couple recently filed a about campus and community life, ease They include small Midwest colleges plus Whitehead, a Kansas City attorney for the lawsuit demanding that the state accept of transition, living away from home, rules, food and, of large ones like Liberty University and ORU. plaintiffs. "When he issued this order, he their joint state tax return as a matter of course,” said Widaman, “scholarships and financial aid.” Several popular mini-seminars will return with expanded said he hoped the people of Missouri "equal protection of the laws." For 16 years, Metro Voice has organized the Education Expo offerings: The Journey: Preparing for College 10 a.m.; Finding to help parents and students grappling with these questions. the Most Financial Aid 11 a.m.; History, Mission, and Vision Begun in 1999, the Expo brings all levels of Christian education of Homeschooling 9:30 a.m.; Homeschooling 101 and Mis - together under one roof, for one day, for one cause. Asked why souri Law 10:30 a.m. and K-12 Education Options: Panel Dis - they do it, Expo coordinator Anita Widaman responded, “to cussion by Parents 11:30 a.m. support Christian families who want the best for their children Dwight Widaman shared a conversation he had with a and to create an environment where they connect with local mom who attended the expo with her high school junior. Christian education options.” “The mom had attended the Expo 11 years ago when she Last year, the event hosted colleges from 15 states as far away was looking for a local Christian elementary school,” he said. as Arizona, Virginia and Michigan. Local K-12 schools from “At the Expo she connected with a school teacher on a personal Kansas, north of the River and Jackson level and all of her kids ended up attending County set up booths and, with a friendly Last year’s event hosted that one Christian school.” smile, greeted parents eager to learn about The mom had now returned to the private education. colleges from 15 states, KC Expo that had helped her many years be - Homeschooling organizations led sem - area Christian K-12 schools fore and credited the Expo. inars for parents wondering if they were “It was full circle,” said Widaman, a little up to teaching their children at home. For and homeschool groups. emotionally. “We had these families, it was an excellent way to helped her connect learn about state laws, curriculum and hear from home edu - with Christian education that had impacted cators who had the same questions when they started down her family in a powerful way and now, that road themselves. eleven years later, she was back to continue The expo typically draws several thousand people who are their journey as she and her son looked for looking at various levels of education including K-12, home - a Christian college.” schooling, plus high school students eager to visit with dozens Both Widamans agree that’s the intent of DWIGHT WIDAMAN of college admission representatives. the Expo. “This is a great opportunity for parents to visit with quality Said Anita, “We want to help make personal connections schools and meet the teachers and administrators,” said Anita that will have an immediate and even eternal impact.” Widaman. “It’s really a one-stop shopping experience”. For more information, visit www.metrovoicenews.com. Widaman, who had a successful 16-year career in public ed - Metro Voice ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––metrovoicenews.com I facebook.com/metrovoicenews ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––February 2014 • 7 Kennedy says concerned groups must ‘come What can I do to fight human trafficking? Right now there are more slaves on is offering free e-books from experts together’ to oppose legalziation of marijuana earth than at any other time in history: who are fighting injustice and want to 27 million worldwide. Many people help others do the same: (WNS) –President Obama admits smoking marijuana as a want to fight this injustice, but how? As The White Umbrella: Walking With young person and his memoirs alude to smoking crack but re - a follow-up to our January article, Metro Survivors of Sex Trafficking, by Mary cently stated he considers it no worse than smoking cigarettes or Voice wants to share some good news in Frances Bowley, president and founder using alcohol. Eight-term former Congressman Patrick Kennedy the fight against human trafficking. of Wellspring Living, an Atlanta-based disagrees. Moody Publishers has teamed up with organization fighting childhood sexual He said the president ought to consult with the National Insti - Moody Radio to draw attention to this abuse and exploitation since 2001. tutes of Health. Kennedy formed a group called Smart Ap - horrific problem and empower people Why Not Today: Trafficking, Slavery, proaches to Marijuana and his executive director is Kevin Sabet, everywhere to help prevent the Global Church … and You, by who says the president gave "mixed signals." slavery/human trafficking, and rescue Matthew Cork, lead pastor at Friends "The media is running with it to try and interpret it as saying and restore victims caught in this illegal Church in Yorba Linda, Calif. trade. Gospel Justice: Joining Together to that this is more momentum for the legalization of movement, Pressure to legalize is sweeping the nation. and unfortunately the big money interests that want to legalize," Moody Radio is exposing the reality Provide Help and Hope for Those Op - Sabet tells OneNewsNow. wording is unfortunate, because young people are now more en - of the fastest-growing criminal activity pressed by Legal Injustice, by Bruce He also advises there are new corporate conglomerates that couraged to use the drug, which is much more potent than when in the world and giving voice to those Strom, founder of Administer Justice, a have formed since legalization has started "because they want to Obama was a young man. who are working to bring freedom and Christian legal aid organization serving make money off of this. They are running with it." "The "game plan" is that Smart Approaches and other parents restoration to victims, through a series the needs of low-income and no-income Patrick Kennedy, youngest son of late Sen. Ted Kennedy, has groups, and coaches and parents, "come together and defeat these of conversations with ministry leaders individuals. and on-the-ground workers with first - Moody Bible Institute also offers a said he is a recovering alcoholic and struggled with addiction to initiatives in these states." hand experience. These conversations Ministry to Victims of Sexual Exploita - prescription pdrugs. He served in Congress from 1995 until 2011 Oregon and Alaska will be voting on marijuana use while are available to listen to at freethemto - tion. Details are available at in Rhode Island's 1st District. Washington and Colorado have already legalized it. In Missouri day.org. moody.edu/ministry-victims-exploita - Sabet says Kennedy feels that it is a shame, and the President's a petition is under way to get it on the ballot in 2014. At the same site, Moody Publishers tion. Holy Land draws visitors despite media portrayals news briefs by Dwight Widaman Obama tightens reins on non-profits Many of the hundreds of thousands of (WNS)--The Obama administration has proposed rules to curb political campaigning Christians who visited Israel in 2013 de - by nonprofit groups. The rules would prohibit certain nonprofit groups from campaign scribed the experience as an incredible way activities such as running ads, registering voters, or distributing campaign literature. to enhance their faith. However, many The Department of the Treasury says the rules are designed to create “clear-cut defini - may never make a Holy Land pilgrimage tions” for nonprofit organizations that engage in political activity. Critics say the change due to how the mainstream media por - would give the Internal Revenue Service broader leeway to target the White House’s trays Israel. political opponents. The changes would affect groups with a 501(c)4 “social welfare” While millions of Christians travel to Is - designation. Coincidentally, the new regulations would affect conservative groups in rael each year, many fear traveling to the disproportionate numbers to liberal organizations by a margin of 9 to 1. land of the Bible for fears of things that The White House responded by saying they are not targeting anyone in unequal don't exist or have been exploited by those numbers. in the media. Dr. Uzi Landau of the Ministry of Tourism for the Government of Israel says American secular media often distorts its portrayal of Israel. “What is sometimes giving us a hard time is this perception through coverage Tourists stroll along the Mediterranean in Tel Aviv. Studies show Israel is through TV programs that Israel may look safer than most major American cities. like a war zone, a combat zone,” he says. While many of Israel's neighboring “One by one, countries have crumbled. I human values.” countries are crumbling, Israel remains a speak of countries like Syria, Iraq, Tunisia The Ministry of Tourism for Israel re - bastion of stability. and Libya, and the list goes on. And when ports a record number of tourists visited “Look at what’s happening in the Mid - I speak of crumbling, I don’t just mean the nation in 2013. dle East in neighboring countries,” he says. their human regime, but a very basic set of COED continued from page 6 “Unfortunately, the state changed the sampling process a few years ago to save money, resulting in many more signatures being improperly invalidated,” says Karen England, a member of the PFAS executive committee. “With a full check, every signature is ver - ified by elections officials, and we expect that process will result in thousands of more sig - natures being found to be valid. When all the signatures are examined, we believe that we will have enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot.” “We want to make sure that every signa - ture is properly examined and that no signa - ture is invalidated for trivial or bureaucratic reasons,” Gleason says. “We will continue to carefully monitor the process.” PFAS also notes that many proponents of the new law are acting as if the law has gone into effect. The law was suspended with the submission of signatures by PFAS in No - vember. 8 • February 2014 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––metrovoicenews.com I facebook.com/metrovoicenews –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Metro Voice 10 financial tips for young people foreseen expenses. For retirement savings, take ad - BARRY vantage of employer sponsored retirement plans and CASE Individual Retirement Accounts. Start as early as pos - sible to take advantage of the power of compound - Chief Financial ing. Officer of 4. Avoid consumer debt, especially credit cards. Christian You will almost certainly spend more if routinely using Investors Financial credit cards rather than only spending money you al - ready have. Instead of borrowing for things you want, save ahead and buy only what you can afford in cash. Humility, gratitude and contentment view point Instead of borrowing for college, actively seek out scholarships, and combined with any assistance you Managing personal finances isn't always learned Dear Justin, family businesses are the ones that teach non-em - get from your family, work your way through. DAVE in school, and unfortunately, isn't always learned at I think there are three key factors when it comes ployee family members who receive money from the 5. If or when you own a home, consider a 15-year RAMSEY home either. Perhaps it is because it seems too sim - to teaching children of any age about these concepts— business—dividends from the profits—never to live on mortgage instead of 30-years. The payment on a 15- Financial author, ple, beneath us to even have to talk about. Yet, man - year mortgage will of course be quite a bit higher than humility, gratitude and contentment. In my mind, hu - those dividends. I’ve seen lots of cases where some - radio host, television aging personal finances well seems to elude many on a 30-year mortgage, but you will pay significantly mility is where gratitude comes from, and gratitude one will start living on the business they don’t work personality, and people. They may find less in interest over the leads to contentment. in, and they immediately start feeling entitled to the motivational speaker themselves making life of the loan. I’m generous to my adult children, but they have money. bad financial decisions, 6. Develop daily dis - no sense of entitlement. That’s due to their personal The same principle applies in your situation. If getting into debt and ciplines like Bible study, dave says humility. They don’t feel that I owe them anything, someone starts saying, “Well, since mom and dad are falling further behind healthy eating, and ex - and they already know that anyone who cops an en - paying for our daycare, we can use that money we each month. Here are ercise. You may ask titlement attitude gets cut off. You’re no longer qual - would have spent to buy a car.” That means they’ve some simple sugges - Dear Dave, what does this have to ified for my generosity when you lose your gratitude. started counting on mom and dad’s generosity to live, tions for getting off to Do you have any advice for teaching respon - do with finances. Actu - You’ve got to spend time talking to kids about and that’s a form of entitlement mentality. good start in life financially: sibility and generosity to adult children and ally, quite a bit. Disciplines in one area tend to spill these things. Otherwise, you run the risk of them None of our kids receive any kind of financial help 1. Have a budget and live within it. While having a over into other areas of life, plus the Bible is loaded grandkids when it comes to money? counting on the income. Here’s an example. We coach from us at all, unless they’re already carrying their budget may seem restrictive, it actually gives you with financial wisdom. Justin some family businesses at my company, and the best weight in their own lives. That’s not being cold. It’s freedom - freedom to control your money rather than 7. As you get established, make sure you have a teaching responsibility and self-reliance. Now it would your money controlling you. There are lots of great will and have adequate insurance coverage in place. be different if one of them developed a serious med - budgeting resources available on-line and many are 8. Have written goals - You are far more likely to ical issue or something like that. But the whole idea free. Here is a link to a review of seven such budgeting be successful if you have a plan to get there. that mommy and daddy have lots of money, and I can sites: http://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/Budget - 9. Invest in yourself - learning should be a lifetime just get some from them? That doesn’t fly in our fam - ingSites2010/1.html endeavor and doesn't always have to be in a formal ily. 2. Make generosity a priority in your budget. As classroom setting. It can be as simple as reading sev - You have to teach them character and giving in counterintuitive as this may seem from a secular per - eral books each year. By investing in yourself, you be - order for them to be valid recipients. Plus, it’s all spective, there is a Biblical principal at work here that come more valuable to the marketplace increasing about the kids’ attitude. But you’ve got to talk about holds true. Whoever sows sparingly will also reap your earning power. it often and communicate the value system out loud. sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap 10. Strive for balance in life, realizing that life is The gifting and generosity are contingent upon the generously. The rewards reaped from a generous life not just about possessions. Keep 1 Timothy 6:17 in humility that leads to gratitude that leads to content - extend far beyond just financial returns. mind which instructs us not to put our hope in wealth, ment. 3. Make savings a priority in your budget. Savings but to put our hope in God, who richly provides us —Dave doesn't usually just happen - it needs to be planned. with everything for our enjoyment. 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+$& % Metro Voice ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––metrovoicenews.com I facebook.com/metrovoicenews ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––February 2014 • 9 SHARE YOUR OPINION WITH US. IT’S EASY! [email protected] • twitter.com/metrovoice [email protected] facebook.com/metrovoicenews The non-Christians’ favorite Bible verse principle which is there is a crucial balance RICK between harmful judgmentalism and nec - PUBLISHERS McDANIEL essary judging. Judgmentalism is when we condemn Dwight & Anita Widaman Senior pastor at others. Jesus uses the imagery of a speck of MANAGING EDITOR the Richmond wood in your friend's eye versus a log in Community Church your own eye (v. 3-5). The message is vivid, and author Dwight shocking and ludicrous. Before you judge Widaman someone else for their small imperfection [email protected] make sure you first have dealt with your view point own big imperfection. While condemning COMMUNITY EVENTS EDITOR others we don't see our own shortcomings. The recent Phil Robertson Duck Dy - We can judge visible sins like adultery or over many people, condemnation has won comings or error of others. If in the public Anita nasty controversy brought it up again. Bill cheating but minimize less visible sins like over very few. realm a Christian leader speaks out about Widaman O'Reilly quoted it on Fox News; Don envy or gossip. We may even point out the The opposite extreme of judgmentalism moral behavior or even simply answers a Metrovoicecalendar Lemon quoted it on CNN. The favorite faults of others to shift the focus from our is naïve acceptance of anything. Right after media question he or she may be charged @gmail.com verse of the Bible refer - own sin. Jesus talks about specks and logs he talks with judging. It is ironic in judging some - enced in the public sphere Judging and condemn - about dogs and pigs (v. 6). His point is an - one for judging, you are in fact judging EDITORIAL SUPPORT is Matthew 7:1, "Judge “The opposite ing are always easy to do imals can't discern what is of value. The him or her! Layout & Design: Joe Boothe not, lest you be judged." extreme of but they are not our job. It early church used this verse to teach judg - We are not to judge on appearances or Proofreading: Alan Goforth The Bible's most misinter - is hypocritical to see the ment in whether someone was in fact a hearsay. In order to properly judge, correct Reviews: Marie Asner, D.C. Jeanes, preted, misused and mis - judgmentalism is sins of others but not our true believer. There is a place for necessary or discipline all the facts must be available Phil Boatright; Contributing Editors: understood scripture own judgmental attitude. judging. Judging is the exercise of critical and evaluated. With proper discernment Lee Hartman, Jack Cashill, Stephanie Boothe verse is once again in the naïve acceptance When we have such an at - thinking and it is needed on occasion. In we can make appropriate judgments. We Metro Voice © 2014, is an award-win - forefront of our public of anything.” titude we have forced out fact Jesus said in John 7:24, "Don't judge cannot fail to make essential distinctions ning newspaper published monthly by discourse. love. Judgmentalism in - by appearances, judge by what is right." between right and wrong simply because What makes the verse vites retaliation and hin - Jesus is telling us we should express our we fear the accusation of judging. Widaman Communications, Inc. MV is so important is it teaches a crucial truth ders fellowship. Many times we may know opinion on right and wrong, truth and lies, People make judgments every single available primarily by mailed, bulk and about human relationships. If this verse is only part of the story and we certainly do good and evil. day. The idea we should not judge is simply subscription distribution to the congre - used incorrectly much damage can occur not know a person's motives. The non- Judging is using wise discernment. unrealistic. The better question is what is gations of 700 churches, colleges, and people can get unnecessarily hurt. Christian will bristle at a condemning at - Some quote Matthew 7:1 to denounce the standard for judging. For a Christ-fol - bookstores, libraries, businesses and Jesus teaches a very important and helpful titude almost every time. Love has won anyone who would expose the sins, short - See JUDGEMENT page 10 other locations. Complimentary distri - bution is available as a service to the community. Individual subscriptions are available for a donation of $25 per Why Hobby Lobby must prevail in court year. Postage is First Class. Written ma - terials submitted to MV become prop - STAR The fact is, however, Hobby Lobby, erty of Widaman Communications. The “Hobby Lobby doesn't strike which employs 25,000 people, already content of this publication, including all PARKER covers and will continue to cover 16 out stories, advertising or other graphic Author and me as a company trying to of the 20-FDA approved contraceptives symbols, may not be reproduced in any president of Center mandated by HHS. The only four forms way, shape or form for commercial pur - for Urban Renewal seize anything. On the of contraception not covered are the poses or added to any web site without and Education contrary. Its owners pay four, which the government itself con - the express permission of Widaman cedes can act to prevent implantation. Communications. Advertising in MV is full-time employees The owners of Hobby Lobby, the open to anyone wishing to reach the my opinion 80 percent above the Green family, are Christians who cannot Christian community. MV reserves the violate their religious beliefs by being complicit in the destruction of human- right to refuse any advertising deemed Senior advisor to President Obama, minimum wage… ” life, at any stage. The government has al - unsuitable. Valerie Jarrett, wrote for the White House blog and The Huffington Post that, "A STAR PARKER ready exempted--for commercial and other reasons--over 100 million Ameri - Metro Voice is a charter member Woman's Health Care Decisions Should Hobby Lobby founder and CEO David Green cans from having to comply. of the Christian Newspaper Association, Be in Her Own Hands, Not Her Boss's." Fellowship of Christian Newspapers, Mid - I couldn't agree more. minating drugs and the whole gamut of ing affirmatively anytime the adminis - Imagine the gall of asking the govern - west Christian Media Odd then that the administration is FDA-approved contraceptives, even tration tacks the word "reproduction" ment to be exempt from a policy that re - Association. Evangelical trying to insert bosses, many of them when they object on religious grounds. onto a controversy. quires employers to facilitate those drugs Press Association against their deeply held religious beliefs, And then it thrust the issue right into the Jarrett went on to write: because of religious objections.But ac - into the private health care decisions of portfolio of Washington politicians by "A group of for-profit companies are cording to Jarrett, that's not gall, that's MAILING ADDRESS women. 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Its owners pay full-time em - 816.524.4522 | Fax: 816.282.0010 politicians." the Poor, the first of the non-profit plain - Among the first cases to reach the ployees 80 percent above the minimum email: [email protected] In fact, the administration has done tiffs to reach the Supreme Court to know Supreme Court is one filed by Hobby wage, they close all stores on Sundays, Calendar: the opposite. It has forced employers to that the Health and Human Services Lobby, an arts and crafts chain whose and they offer medical benefits such as [email protected] act as middlemen between women and (HHS) mandate hurts women. Their owners want to be able to take the option an on-site free clinic at its headquarters. Web: metrovoicenews.com For the same reasons the Greens can - facebook.com/metrovoicenews their doctors by forcing them to partici - complaint is proof that women are not for birth control benefits away from their twitter.com/metrovoice pate in providing four potentially life ter - some monolithic block robotically reac - employees." See HOBBY LOBBY page 10 10 • February 2014 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––metrovoicenews.com I facebook.com/metrovoicenews –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Metro Voice basic private rights of our people. The gov - Black History: State of affairs and state of mind ernment upheld and codified these ap - proaches into law and enforced them with HAKIM conditioned by institutions of any type vicious brutality. look to the authorities and seek guidance, I am thankful this is no longer the case, HAZIM counsel, permission and ultimately favor but I lament the current state of affairs so Founder of from the leaders. We were brought here as many Black are disproportionately en - Relevant Now and powerless people, and we were liberated by snared in poverty, fatherlessness, addiction Cofounder of the bold actions of abolitionists, a presi - and skyrocketing incarceration rates. The Freedom Squared dent of conviction and the blood of count - statistics stagger the mind and stoke the less soldiers. During the Civil Rights compassion and anger of any person with Movement, we compelled the government character. I’m thankful that many good view point to give us equal treatment. In short we people are working to remedy these things, were reformers of the status quo, not de - but we have a long way to go. A challenge to renew pendent on it. In our battle to secure rights One final note for all believers, the in - our focus and privileges from the institution of gov - stitution of government is asserting itself ernment, we, especially as Christians, must by limiting choice, violating privacy and It’s impossible to listen to commentary ask ourselves if we have become dependent segregating people along political lines, about the state of affairs concerning black on it. The institution has helped us, but it creed and dividing by race (covertly). This America and not form an opinion. This is not our liberator. approach has accelerated since 9/11 and will not be your typical article on black his - I was once privileged to sit in on a train - after the financial crisis of 2008, it went to tory. I’m going to take a different approach, ing by Tom Pomeranz who once said, “An “In our battle to secure rights and privileges from the another level. There seems to be no end in one that attempts to point out an empiri - institution is not a place; it’s a state of sight. However, I am looking to a kingdom cal thing that we can remedy as a people mind.” During the training he spoke of in - institution of government, we, especially as Christians, not fashioned by the hands of men to em - still striving to fulfill the promise of the stitutions in a profound way -- as a way of must ask ourselves if we have become dependent on it.” power me. How about you? I invite you to God we serve in Christ and the dreams our thinking and acting by the people who de - renew your focus. ancestors had for us. By using the defini - pend on it and those who provide services Hakim Hazim is the founder of Relevant tion above I’ll attempt to provide some and instruction to those they are entrusted that encourages and tolerates intrusion.) Luther King attacked the institutions of the Now and Cofounder of Freedom Squared. clarity by defining institution as a state of with. These three characteristics were evi - I cringed when I heard these words. I day that promoted the belief in segrega - He is a nationally recognized expert in deci - mind, and I’ll call for an exodus away from dent: knew it to be true. In some ways we were tion, limiting choice and violating the most sion analysis, criminality and security. the mindset. We cannot continue to look 1. Belief in segregation (Certain people all institutionalized in regards to our to institutions, no matter how evolved, for should be kept away from others.) thinking regardless of race. But slavery had answers. 2. Belief in limiting choice (Certain peo - a profound impact on blacks traumatizing The primary function of any type of in - ple can’t handle decision making.) generations to come. It scarred the soul of stitution is to govern in some form. People 3. Belief in limiting privacy (A mindset the oppressor and oppressed. Martin Commit to serve those affected by abortion

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The observance of Sanctity of Human Life month in Janu - ary heightened our awareness about the good works being done for the glory of the Lord in pregnancy resource centers, adoption and foster care agencies, and maternity homes. White crosses, life chains, and marches sent a message to pas - sive observers that life is sacred and babies should be given the opportunity to experience life outside of the womb. As we volunteer our time and open our checkbooks to bolster ministries supporting women and men in crisis preg - nancies, let’s not fail to acknowledge and help those who bear hidden wounds related to abortion. Statistics tell us that 55,000,000 babies have been lost to abortion since it was le - galized. But think about the millions who have been touched The population of the states in red represent by this decision. the number of lives that have been lost to abor - Abortion not only takes the life of the baby, it wounds the tion since it became legal in 1973. life of the mother, father and others connected with them. Many in our neighborhoods and workplaces secretly live with Jama Edlund is director of Ministry Service for If Not For abortion-related guilt, shame, regret and loss. In fact, 1 in 6 Grace Ministries. INFG offers a safe, confidential place to share women in our churches have had an abortion and work espe - the pain abortion has caused. Experience God’s transformational cially hard to hide this reality. grace! Contact them at www.infg.org. JUDGEMENT are many who will not darken the door of speaking the truth can never be tolerated. a church or listen to a message from a Properly interpreting Matthew 7:1, under - continued from page 9 Christian leader because of the hurt they standing its balanced message and apply - lower the Bible is the authority for right have experienced. It does the cause of ing it consistently is needed in the church, and wrong. We judge not based on our Christ no good if people feel condemned communities and culture. own opinions but rather based on God's by those who should love them. On the Rick McDaniel is the senior pastor of opinion. other hand truth must be proclaimed. A Richmond Community Church in Rich - Balance is always a challenge to achieve. Christ follower cannot be fearful to speak mond, Va., and highimpactchurch.tv. He is Christ followers who are condemning and about right and wrong. To be intimidated, the author of Comeback: Overcoming The judgmental have done great harm. There to be marginalized, to be silenced for Setbacks In Your Life.

The government should be ashamed of largest class-action religious liberty lawsuit HOBBY LOBBY its treatment of Hobby Lobby. The Obama in American history. The number of plain - continued from page 9 administration has dragged a respectable tiffs is 300 and growing by the day. an on-site free clinic at its headquarters. company owned by principled people into In trying to legally squeeze out those For the same reasons the Greens cannot the town square for a verbal and legal tar family businesses owned by people who be party to four life-terminating drugs, and feathering, solely because of their re - conduct their affairs according to moral they cannot deprive their workers of a de - ligious beliefs. and religious principles, the government's cent wage, a day of rest, and access to good Right now, the legal opposition to the behavior begs the question: What control - health care. And that reason would be their HHS mandate--led by the lawyers at the ling interest are they after? Christian faith. Becket Fund for Religious Liberty--is the Star Parker is an author and president of Metro Voice ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––metrovoicenews.com I facebook.com/metrovoicenews ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––February 2014 • 11

COURTNEY Planning for success month-by-month guide LORENZ Director of Marketing In any endeavor of life, failure to plan Three months: Retreat centers website and Media is planning to fail. This is especially such as Tall Oaks has a promotional kit Development, Midwest true when it comes to a group retreat. on line for their groups to use for Christian Retreats The timeline for retreat promotion and newsletter articles and bulletin inserts. registration may be several months. Coordinator needs to publish dates Below is a sample timeline: early so families can schedule their va - view point Four months: Church establishes a cations around the retreat. The youth “Camp Coordinator.” The coordinator coordinator needs to host a meeting will want to ask for volunteers to be re - with parents to provide financial dead - Targeting the sponsible for the areas of finances, reg - lines and early bird discounts, camp istration, promotion, program, site schedule, travel details, etc. and provide “Media” Generation selection, food, etc. There is truth to the time for parents to ask questions. A sentence: Many hands make light work. youth coordinator needs to be sure that When asked what do I do at Mid - Leaders need to remember when asking financial guidelines are clear and offer west Christian Retreats, I respond with people to serve that the benefit to serv - incentives to register early. Leaders "I am in media development". The ing is the personal relationships that de - need to promote retreats on social question that follows 99.9 percent of velop within the church. media such as facebook and twitter. the time is "What is media develop - ment?" To me, that shouldn't even be Promotion needs to be unpredictable dents or adults. This can make all the a question. But I have grown up in a and colorful! difference in their decision to come. social media world and most of the Two months: On a Sunday morning One month: The registration leader time I forget that social media isn't or in Sunday school class, have past at - may organize a “Retreat/Camp Sunday” part of everyone's vocabulary. tendees share their personal testimonies including a church member who is a Social media has grown rapidly in concerning retreat experience from pre - notary on hand to finalize registrations. the past few years. I can't remember a vious year. This will increase interest The leader may also organize a pancake time when I wasn't on a computer of and increase the possibility of dona - breakfast or a bakede potato luncheon some sort. And now, we have so many tions of scholarship money. Pictures on that day to provide awareness for options to tap into the social media are worth a million words. The promo - others to pray for the students who are world. It is hard (for me) to believe tion leader may ask past attendees to to attend camp. that there is still a percent of people email pictures of the previous retreat or One Week After: Ask students to share who don't even know what social camp to the coordinator to organize a about their experience at camp. Fellow media is. power point slide presentation for members and parents will be much With social media growing, many viewing before, during or after the serv - more willing the following year to sup - event planners have been taking ad - ice. The coordinator needs to make a port you in your efforts when seeing See SOCIAL MEDIA page 12 special effort to personally invite stu - students’ lives changed and enthusiasm! Whatever the season... Lake Doniphan

         

 
 
   
 


 
   
 12 • February 2014 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––metrovoicenews.com I facebook.com/metrovoicenews ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Metro Voice Retreats effective way to reach teens with Gospel SOCIAL MEDIA continued from page 11 by Maddie Quick has activities and amenities soak in during just one youth retreat from the first phone call that draw students in and en - weekend away from the until their departure home. vantage of what it has to offer their target Sports teams, homework, piano les - courage them to sign up, but norm. God uses youth retreats in a big way audiences. Especially when it comes to tar - sons, chores, and tests… The list of pres - the real heart of a youth re - Believe it or not, plan - and these opportunities are a great out - geting the younger generation. Social sures that teens face seems to grow longer treat comes during worship ning a youth retreat is sim - reach tool as well. Students who may be media is a great way to connect on their by the day, while the fillers of “down sessions, small-group time, ple and fun! Retreat too scared to step through the doors of a level and make it a more personal interac - time,” like video games and media, keep Bible studies and one-on-one coordinators make it their church can dive into a youth group for tion. most teens plugged in constantly! It is conversations that a weekend goal to handle the details, the first time while playing laser tag with As an event planner, there are a few hard to find a student who knows how to away calls for. Seasonal re - while the youth pastors friends from back home. The benefits go things to remember when using social slow down and rest. Youth retreats are treats bring about high points and ministry sponsors get on and on! I would recommend all youth media as a marketing tool. crucial events for a pastor or ministry in a student’s busy schedule. quality time with the stu - pastors plan and participate in a yearly or Seek out your target audience. You have leader to plan, because they force stu - Retreating and refocusing, dents. One of the best seasonal youth retreat, regardless of how to go to them. Social media is a great tool dents to stop, unplug from technology students tune into the word of parts of my job as a Re - many students are in their youth group. to find new and existing audiences. Today, and their active lives, and rest. A weekend God in a way that is hard for treat Coordinator is get - It is amazing to see all that God can do in the younger generation doesn't tend to away gives students important time to them to do when surrounded ting to serve and minister a weekend! seek out opportunities for retreats. If you step away from their everyday demands, by so many daily distractions. to the group leaders and Maddie Quick is Guest Services Special - seek them out and build a relationship and focus on Christ. A great retreat center It is amazing how much a student can pastors through helping them plan their ist atSky Ranch. [email protected] with them, they are more likely to re - spond. In return, they signed, have at their core the opportunity may even invite their Things too hectic? Retreat! to focus our attention on God and rest in friends to the event as Him. well. Today so many of us live our lives at a it easy. With a thousand voices compet - In retreat, we fast from the pressures Social media can frantic pace in multiple arenas. We ing for our attention, we as Christians and noise of everyday life. We become keep your event alive scramble from one responsibility to the know we need the calming influence of aware of the peace and beauty of nature even after it is over. You can use a blog to other, worried, worn and weakened by the Prince of Peace. Yet it can be chal - around us. We are freed from the super - post a wrap up of all the key highlights of the demands of daily living. In the midst lenging to create moments when we can ficial. Released from our everyday to-do your event. You can even add links to the of our earthly busy-ness and struggle, we focus solely on Christ and center our - lists we can simply be and experience the presentations or downloadable docu - yearn for the quiet in the eye of the storm. selves in Him. reality of God’s love in “the deep hush of ments. On your social media sites like “Come to me all you who are weary One of the most effective methods of ator. There are individual retreats for the whole soul”. In stillness apart from Facebook, you can post photos from your and heavily burdened, and I will give you centering and re-focusing is the retreat those seeking guidance or healing, rest or the storms of life, we are renewed in event. Social media allows you to create a rest.” Jesus’ words in Matthew 11:28 are experience. While there are a variety of renewal. There are group retreats to spirit. Our minds are opened to new un - place for people to discuss what went on an invitation we long to answer and yet retreat styles, each is an intentionally learn, reflect, plan, or strengthen relation - derstandings. Our souls are refreshed and at the event with others who attended. the demands of daily living do not make carved-out time for the soul with its Cre - ships. Christian retreats, however de - See RETREAT page 13 Make sure you listen to what people are saying about your event. You want to keep track of what people liked and what peo - ple didn't like. That way, as you are plan - Planning men's retreat ning your next event, you know what to change. by the Rev. Jaco Hove Another great tool with social media is online surveys. Facebook has a place for Planning a men's retreat can seem like a daunting task, es - polls. These are easy and fun ways to get pecially if it's your first time. I've found, however, that if you quick responses or feedback from the peo - work with other men, and try not to be too ambitious, you ple who attended your event. Be prepared can create something quite meaningful. When planning the for negative comments. People will always beginning of your retreat, remember that it's an important have opinions about your event. Make time because it sets the tone. sure you respond to their concerns. You Throughout the weekend, a nice balance between small- will also get a lot of positive feed back. You and full-group activities is essential. It can be helpful to have can use the positive feedback as a way to a few meetings of the same small group throughout the week - promote your next event. end so that men can build some closer relationships. In large Excerpt from Courtney Lorenz’s Blog at groups, storytelling, singing, and chanting can be very pro - www.midwestchristianretreats.org. Cour - found if safety is established and guys can let go and get into ney is Director of Marketing and Media De - See MEN’S page 13 velopment. Metro Voice ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––metrovoicenews.com I facebook.com/metrovoicenews ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––February 2014 • 13 RETREAT when stressed out in ministry? Retreat. MEN’S the participants can con - Father/son attendees can (Mark 6) centrate on the work - be very powerful, unless continued from page 12 continued from page 12 What did He do the night before his ar - shops and activities. they start to dominate with refilled for the journey yet ahead. rest and crucifixion? Retreat. (Matthew it. Campfires are fun, but have something Then again, cooking to - their fierce, unexamined is - In a military context, retreat is an ac - 26) planned (like a good storyteller with a gether can also be good sues and turn the retreat knowledgement of defeat, a turning back If you or your church group want to meaningful story who can lead a discus - programming as long as into a therapy group. Young before the enemy and losing ground. In a develop strong Christian relationships, to sion) or you run the risk of extroverts it doesn't take the whole sons can be both very wel - spiritual context, a retreat is a time of grow spiritually as disciples, to seek God’s dominating in ways that are unproduc - time or adversely affect come and a distraction, de - pushing the “pause” button of life in order will for your life or your church -- or sim - tive. the group unity by con - pending on many factors, so to regroup and allow God to renew us so ply to rest and meditate in His presence - Other activities you might consider tinually pulling some they are really a wild card. that we may continue on in victory. - there is no better way than to retreat! for the retreat include action-oriented guys away. I prefer to find a retreat center Leave some time at the end of the re - What did Jesus do in preparation for his And He said to them, “Come aside by ones such as hiking and playing team or camp with nice indoor space as well treat to evaluate the whole thing and set earthly ministry? Retreat. (Matthew 4) yourselves to a deserted place and rest sports. Following these, you might want as a good outdoor environment. in motion a planning team for the next What did Jesus do when the demands awhile.” to discuss the issue of competition If you have guys younger than 30, it's one. Don't be discouraged if only a few on Him became a strain? Retreat. (Mark 6:31) among men. Quieter workshops might important to be very intentional about come to the first one; some guys need to (Matthew 14) Brenda O’Dell is director at Lake include journaling, goal-setting, or dis - making sure they feel included. It's com - hear good reports before they'll take the What did He advise his disciples to do Doniphan Conference & Retreat Center. cussions related to being a father, hus - mon for older, more experienced partic - step of committing a whole weekend. So [email protected] band or son. Retreats are also good times ipants to steer the programs or if you've had a good experience, sing it to reflect on the men's programming at discussions toward mid-life issues; just from the mountaintop when you get your church, or to plan a men-oriented remember that younger men have differ - back to your congregation. How to plan a retreat of silence worship service at your congregation. ent struggles, and they're probably look - Reprinted from REACH: Religious Ed - I always prefer to have a cook who is ing to older men for guidance and ucation Action Clearing House. by Alison Smith I call mine “Spending the Day with not participating in the program so all of wisdom. Share your wisdom! God” because I’m not always silent during One of my favorite things to do during mine. And you don’t have to be either. The the summer, besides lie by the pool, is to point of an ROS is to set aside an extended go on a Retreat of Silence (ROS). Before period of time to engage with God and all of the extroverts quit reading because I rest in him. It does not mean that you have used the words “retreat” and “silence,” to check yourself into a monastery and relax and keep reading because I, myself, take a vow of silence all day (although you am an extrovert. In extrovert language, I can if you’d like and I bet that’d be fabu - prefer to call it “Spending the Day with lous). But it is an experience that you plan God,” but InterVarsity refers to it as an in order to intentionally connect with God ROS. It’s an extremely helpful way to re - in a more intimate and private way than flect on the year and see how God has you normally might. been present and what things he has See SILENCE page 22 taught you.

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Family Events, Christian Concerts, Theatre, Youth Events, Meetings, Clubs, Bible Studies, Family Fun, Speakers and More! FEB THE ART OF MARRIAGE St., KCMO. 913-432-0359. INDEPENDENCE UMC SERIES. Wednesdays through Feb. 14- 15 CONFERENCE PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE CHURCH. SECOND SAT., 6pm. 26, homemade meal served 5:45-6:30pm for free will offer - ing. Independence First United Methodist Church, 400 W AVOID PROBATE SEMINARS. Feb. 6 & 25, 7pm. Lewis Liv - 341 S. 72nd St., Kansas City, KS 66111. Praise and Worship ing Trust Center, 700 NE Langsford Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO. songs of Zion. 913-334-1009. Maple Ave., Indep., MO 64050. “The Dave Test”, $15, A Raw Look at Real Faith in Hard Times. “The Daniel Plan”, $15, This Free. 816-524-3200. CGMA NW MO CHAPTER MEETING, GOSPEL MUSIC AND class will help encourage you to get healthy, explore biblical A “NITE OUT” WITH DR. CYNTHIA HALE. Feb. 7, 7pm. POTLUCK. SECOND SAT. Faith Assembly of God Church, principles for health and unite around a single purpose. 816- New Vision Christian Church, 9101 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO South 13 Hwy, Polo, MO. Travel North on I-35 North, go North 863-4662. 64138. Featuring MOKAN Choir. 816-761-7129. of Liberty to the Polo/Lathrop Exit. Turn right onto116 Hwy. Go 12 miles to 13 Hwy. Turn left and go ¼ mile. DIVORCE CARE. Wednesdays through Apr. 16, 6:30pm. In - ACQUIRE THE FIRE. Feb. 7-8. Municipal Auditorium, 301 [email protected]. dependence First United Methodist Church, 400 W Maple W. 13th St., KCMO. Featuring The City Harmonic, Rapture Ave., Indep., MO 64050. $20. 816-863-4662. Ruckus, Silverline, Ron Luce & Kemtal Glasgow. 1-888-909- MOMENT OF TRUTH BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH. THIRD 3473. SAT. in January, May, September & November, 7pm. 310 Ran - NO REGRETS MEN’S MINISTRY CONFERENCE. Feb. 1, JOURNEY TO FINANCIAL PEACE. Beginning Feb. 9, 2- dolph Rd, Claycomo, MO. Gospel music sing. 816-452-4426. 8am-2pm. Simulcast at Westbrooke Church, 9777 Antioch Rd., OPKS 66212. Speakers include: Darrin Patrick, Rod Hait - 3:30pm Sundays. Pisgah Baptist Church, 1.5 miles east of Ex - RADIANT LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD. LAST SUN., 6:30 p.m. ston and Stuary Briscoe. $15, includes breakfast, lunch & con - celsior Springs on Highway 10. 9-week video course. $90 Hwy. 33, Kearney, MO. Open mike. Gospel sing. ference MP3 downloads. www.westbrookechurch.org per person or per married couple. 816-630-5121. GOSPEL JAMBOREE. Second Thursday, 7 p.m. Life Christian “DRIVING RISK AWARENESS FOR TEENS AND PAR - MISSIONARY & EVANGELIST MICHAEL LUSK. Feb. 9, Center, 1650 E Langsford Road, Lee’s Summit, MO. 816-878- ENTS” WORKSHOP. Feb. 2, 10-11:45am. Jewish Community 10:30am & 6pm. Heart of America Ministries, 7600 Blue 4694. Campus, 5801 W 115th St., OPKS. This program is open to Ridge Blvd., KCMO 64138. 816-356-6380. PARADISE BAPTIST CHURCH. 2nd Sunday, 6 p.m. Pot luck ninth and tenth grade students and their parents. Workshop FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP MEETING. Feb. 13, 7- dinner at 5 p.m. Paradise Missouri. 816-591-1020. is free, but reservations are required. 913-327-8259. 8:30pm. Countryside Christian Church, 6101 Nall Ave., Mis - FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY. Feb. 4, 10am. Gateway sion, KS. Cori Phelps will cover general information on using CLASSES, SEMINARS, Church, 5600 Woods Chapel Rd., Blue Springs, MO 64015. A essential oils for pain relief. 913-384-4673. MAR rare daytime class for those night workers. No childcare will MARRIAGE REJUVENATION. Feb. 14-16. Hosted by New THIRD DAY, SKILLET, MANDISA, BRANDON HEATH, PETER FURLER & WE AS CONFERENCES be provided. 816-229-6454. HUMAN, LIVE AT THE SPRINT CENTER, 1407 GRAND BLVD., KCMO Life in Christ International Ministries. Saturday & Sunday ARISE 2014 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE. Through Feb. 2. PRAYER SCHOOL WITH DR. LARRY LEA. Feb. 4 & 11, 6:45- Speakers: Apostle Roger & Prophetess Maxine Gushway. 16 World Revival Church, 9900 View High Dr., KCMO 64134. Join ter, 19100 East Valley View Pkwy, Indep., MO 64055. 8pm. Christ Triumphant, 401 NE Chipman Road, Lee’s Sum - CONCERTS Pastor Kathy Gray and guest worship leader Catherine Mullins mit, MO 64063. Free. 816-524-6120. calendar continuned on next page WINTER BLAST CONCERT 2014. Feb. 1, doors open 5pm, THE COLLINGSWORTH FAMILY. Apr. 10, 7pm. Cowen Me - for a powerful women’s weekend of LIFE! 816-763-0708. show 6pm. Pisgah Baptist Church, 1.5 miles east of Excelsior morial Auditorium, 7020 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66204. Springs on Highway 10. $3 at the door. Featuring the bands: $15 General Admission Advance Purchase, $20 General Ad - Don’t Know Dorothy (rock, soul, blues) and Sauce Remix (rap) mission at door. www.kccbs.edu. 816-722-0272. with Special Guest: Overthrow the Pharaoh (pop punk). 816- THE LEFEVRE QUARTET. Apr. 10, 7pm. First Christian 630-5121. Church (Disciples of Christ), 2151 S Jefferson St., Kearney, MO JEFF LANE & MADE WORTHY WINTER FELLOWSHIP 64060. 816-628-6653. CONCERT. February 15, 6:00 PM. Calvary Baptist Church, THE FREEMANS. May 1, 7pm. First Christian Church (Disci - 900 NW 22nd St., Blue Springs, Mo. 64015. Come on out and ples of Christ), 2151 S Jefferson St., Kearney, MO 64060. 816- enjoy an evening of Southern Gospel Music and Christian fel - 628-6653. lowship with refreshments and fellowship to follow the con - SWEET SPIRIT & FRIENDS MUSIC OUTREACH. May 17, cert. One hour program in testimony with the gospel through food at 6pm, music at 7pm. Moment of Truth Bible Baptist song. 816-228-5540 Church, 310 Randolph Rd., Claycomo, MO 64119. Special MARK TRAMMEL QUARTET. Mar. 13, 7pm. First Christian guests: The Chamber Family. 816-453-7547. Church (Disciples of Christ), 2151 S Jefferson St., Kearney, MO 64060. 816-628-6653. SOUTHERN GOSPEL THIRD DAY, SKILLET, MANDISA, BRANDON HEATH, (CALL FOR GROUPS) PETER FURLER & WE AS HUMAN. Mar. 16, 7pm. 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Hannibal LaGrange Univer - Spon. by Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater KC Area. www.cotroc.org or 816-246-7625. THE MARRIAGE YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED. Feb. 15, sity, Hannibal, MO. Speakers include Janice Crouse, Bob 816-358-1138. 12TH ANNUAL KANSANS FOR LIFE ANNUAL “VALEN - 8:30am-3:30pm, doors open at 8:15am. Olathe Bible Church, McEwen, Kerry Messer, John Yeats, Ron Phillips, Justin TINE” BANQUET. Feb. 13, 5pm Silent Auction & Social Time, 13700 West 151st St., Olathe KS. $35/person. Delve into the Mosher, and Don Hinkle. Spon. by Mo Baptists, Christian Life SPECIAL CHURCH EVENTS 6:30 Seating & 7pm Banquet and Program. Ritz Charles, facets of marriage with expert and best-selling author Dr. Commission, and The Pathway. www.mobapist.org/world - 137th & Antioch, OPKS. Free-Will Offering. www.kfl.org. 923- Gary Chapman. 913-.764-8280. view “MCA: A GENERATION SOARING UPWARD.” Feb. 6, 6pm. Cross Points Church, 6824 Lackman Rd., Shawnee, KS. 66217. 642-5433. WORDSOWERS 2014 WRITERS CONFERENCE. Feb. 28 - KATHY TRICCOLI’S HOPE’S ALIVE WEEKEND CONFER - WOMEN’S GATHERING. Feb. 21, 7-9pm. Westbrooke FEB ENCE. Apr. 4, 7-8:30pm & Apr. 5, 9am-12:30pm. Olathe Bible It is open to the public and anyone who might be interested Mar. 1. Grace Reformed Church, 5151 N 93rd St., Omaha, NB. 12TH ANNUAL KANSANS FOR LIFE Church, 9777 Antioch Rd., OPKS. Popcorn Buffet! Fun! Fel - Church, 13700 W. 151st, Olathe, KS 66062. During this week - in attending Maranatha in the fall. 913-631-0638. www.wordsowers.blogspot.com “VALENTINE” BANQUET lowship! 913-888-4750. 16TH ANNUAL MIDWEST CHRISTIAN EDUCA - 13 end, women will experience Triccoli in concert Friday night, KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP. Feb. 6, 10-11:30am. Heritage LOVE’S OUTREACH COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION TION & COLLEGE EXPO. Mar. 1, 9:30am-2pm. Colo - 2014 STAINED CONFERENCE. Mar. 7-8. Cross Points then periods of worship, comedy, prayer, encouragement, Christian Academy, 16000 South Black Bob Rd., Olathe, KS nial Presbyterian Church, KCMO. 100 schools & organizations. Church, 6824 Lackman Rd., Shawnee, KS 66217. Speakers: and more on Saturday. 913-764-8280. 66062. 913-782-3262. IN PLEASANT HILL. Feb. 22, 9am-10am. Cass Co. Fair - 816-524-4522. Nick Adams, Chris Anderson & Marty Darracott. A targeted 4TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR PASTORS AND LAITY. BENEVOLENCE CONCERT AND SILENT AUCTION. Feb. 8, calendar continuned on next page youth conference geared towards empowering & encouraging RECONCILIATION WEEKEND. Mar. 21-23. Spon. by If Not youth to pursue righteousness at all cost. Late Registration For Grace. 816-847-2911. (after Feb. 1): $20 per person. 913-205-9868. KC PROPHETIC SCHOOL OF THE SEERS. Mar. 6-9. Christ MOVING FORWARD CONFERENCE : Personal Vision Triumphant, 401 NE Chipman Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. for Significant Impact. March 14–16. Discover your Featuring Kevin Basconi and other speakers. www.Kingof - mountain of influence. Embrace your mantle of leader - GloryMinistries.org for registration and info. 816-524-6120. ship. Fulfill your mandate in the workplace. Interna - 16 • February 2014 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––metrovoicenews.com I facebook.com/metrovoicenews ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Metro Voice grounds, 308 W. Commercial, Pleasant Hill, MO. Free food may include sawing wood, cookstove demonstrations, brew dance lessons, worship & prayer for Israel. 816-739- for families in need. Valid ID & proof of residency required blacksmith demonstrations and horse drawn hay wagon 6738. to participate. Free and open to the public. www.cotroc.org rides. 913-971-5111. MON. - JOB TERMINATION SUPPORT GROUP. 7PM. or 816-246-7625. JOHNSON COUNTY HOME & GARDEN SHOW. Feb. 28 Christ’s Church, 5500 W, 91st St., (91st & Nall), OPKS. If you’ve “SHOW ME LIFE” PRO-LIFE ACTION DAY 2014. Mar. 11. & Mar. 1, 10am-9pm; Mar. 2, 10am-6pm. Overland Park been laid off or terminated and are looking for peer support Registration at 9am at Selinger Center, next to St. Peter Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd., OPKS. Check out please join us. We pray for each other and are doing readings Church. After 10am, registration also in the 1st floor Capitol the latest trends in DIY, remodeling, décor and design. from “Battlefield of the Mind”. 913-648-2271. Rotunda. Encourage your legislators to pass pro-life legisla - www.johnsoncountyhomeshow.com. MON. – SINGLE MOMS SUPPORT GROUP. 6-7:30PM. In - tion. Stand Up 4 Life Student Action Day 2014 will be held in GREATER KC INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW. Mar. 5-9/ dependence First United Methodist Church, 400 W Maple conjunction with Pro-Life Action Day. 573-635-5110. Bartle Hall, 301 W. 13th St., KCMO 64105. This year’s Auto Ave., Indep., MO. Dinner/childcare provided. 816-392-5433. FATHER & DAUGHTER PURITY BALL. Mar. 22, 5-9pm. Show will fill Bartle Hall with over 500 new cars, trucks, 1ST MON. – CHRISTIAN BUSINESS CONNECTIONS NET - Abundant Life Baptist Church, 414 SW Persels, Lee’s Summit, SUVs, crossovers and minivans. 816-513-500. WORK. 9am. Country Club Café, 21911 W. 66th St., Shawnee, MO 64081. $20 per person. In this special event, the goal is CRYSTAL FANTACY, THE 27TH ANNUAL SPRING KS 66226. 913-441-2444. to exhort Fathers to protect their daughters’ purity, of heart LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW. Mar. 15, 12-2pm. Bing - 2ND & 4TH MON. - MOPS, 9:30AM MOPS. First Baptist and body. We hope that young ladies will see that true beauty FEB STÖRLING DANCE THEATER PRESENTS UNDERGROUND AT THE KAUFFMAN ham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W Pacific Ave., Indep., MO Raytown, 10500 E 350 Highway, Raytown, MO Support and true purity comes when trusting in the work of Jesus - CENTER, 1601 BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO 64050. $25. Fundraiser for the continued preservation and groups for mothers of preschool-aged children. Offers cre - Christ He washes all sin away! 816-566-0480. 7 8 presentation of the beautiful Bingham-Waggoner Estate. ative activities, social events & learning opportunities. 816- “ART EVENT AT KCC”: KANSAS CITY’S PREMIER CHRIS - (Family Day); Feb. 21, 10am (School Day) & 7pm (Family Day); 2600. Reservation only event. 816-461-3491. 353-1994. TIAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS. Apr. 25-26. Kansas City Feb. 22, 2pm & 7pm; Feb. 23, 1pm & 4pm. Bell Cultural Events PUBLIC OUTDOOR ICE SKATING. Through Mar. 9, 10am- 2ND & 4TH MON. - JOB LOSS SUPPORT. 9-10am. Holy Christian School, 79th St., just west of Roe in Prairie Village. Center, MidAmerica Nazarene, 2030 East College Way, Olathe 9pm, Sun-thu; 10am-11pm, Fri-Sat. Crown Center Ice Ter - MONTHLY MEETINGS Cross Lutheran Church, 7851 W. 119th St., OPKS. 913-381-1285. 30+ artists will be exhibiting and selling original works of art. KS. 66062. www.cytkc.org, 913-681-3318. race, 2425 Grand Blvd., KCMO 64108. 816-274-8411. BUILDING BETTER MOMS. The United Methodist Church A portion of proceeds will benefit Kansas City Christian TUES. – FEAR NOT SUPPORT GROUP. 7pm. New Summit SCREENLAND AT THE SYMPHONY: THE WIZARD OF OZ. of the Resurrection, 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, KS. For local School. 913-648-5227. GRAND OLE OPRY EXHIBITION. Through Mar. 16, 11am- Presbyterian Church, 1800 NE Independence Ave., Lee’s Sum - Feb. 27-28, 7pm. Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. 3pm, Thu., Fri. Mid-America Arts Alliance, Culture Lab, 2018 mothers of children in early childhood, elementary school, mit, MO. Support group for anxiety and depression. 11TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT. May 16. Eagles’ Land - Celebrate the 75th anniversary of one of the most beloved middle school, high school, and for single moms, with both Baltimore Ave., KCMO 64108. Free. The images document TUES. – CELEBRATE RECOVERY. 7pm. Holy Cross Lutheran ing Golf Course, Belton, MO. Benefits Missouri Right to Life films of all time. The brilliantly restored images are accom - day and evening meeting times available at the Leawood the radio show and the country music business during the Church, 7851 W. 119th St., OPKS. Christ centered 12-step pro - Western Region. 816-353-4113 panied by the Kansas City Symphony playing entirely new zenith of country music. 816-421-1388. campus. www.cor.org 913-897-0120. transcriptions of Harold Arlen’s masterful lost scores. 816- gram for anyone struggling with any type of hurt, compul - “WINSTON CHURCHILL: THE ARTIST.” Through Jul. 31, WEEKLY - CHRISTIAN BUSINESS MEN’S COMMITTEE 994-7200 sion, addiction or dysfunctional behavior is welcome. FINE ARTS 2014, 10am-4pm, Mon.-Sat. Hallmark Visitors Center, 2450 meets weekly in various parts of the city. Call Jim Mathis, 913- 913-449-7265. IMPRESSIONIST FRANCE: VISIONS OF NATION LE GRAY EKKLESIA. Feb. 27, 28 & Mar. 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 & 9. Greenleaf Music Grand Blvd., KCMO 64108. 816-274-3613. 269-6709, for time and location. & Arts Academy, 1500 E. Kansas City Road, Olathe, KS 66061. TUES. - HURT, HABIT OR HANG-UP. 7pm. Holy Cross TO MONET. Through Feb. 9. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of KANSAS CITY REMODELING SHOW. Feb. 7-8, 10am-8pm WEEKLY – FAITH BASED 12-STEP PROGRAM OF RECOV - Original musical theatre production based on Acts 16, brings Lutheran Church, 7851 W. 119th St., OPKS. 913-449-7265. Art, 4525 Oak St., KCMO 64111. Experience the pleasure and & Feb. 9, 10am-5pm. The American Royal Center, 1701 ERY FROM COMPULSIVE OVEREATNG. Call Overeater’s first century Philippi to life! Follow the journeys of Lydia – a TUES. - CHRISTIAN MUSIC NIGHT. 7 - 9 pm. Skate World, excitement of traveling through mid-19th century France; American Royal Court, KCMO 64102. www.kcremodeling - Anonymous 913-383-5933 or visit www.kansascityoa.org for seller of purple, Maltius – a Roman jailer, and Sabra – a tor - I-35 & Shawnee Mission Parkway, Mission, KS. 913-262-0711. from Paris to the countryside, the top of Mont Blanc to the show.com more information and to access the schedule of various meet - Mediterranean. Featuring 125 key paintings and photographs mented slave girl, as they discover the healing and reconcil - ings in the metro area. 1ST TUES. - CREATION SCIENCE ASSOCIATION FOR MID- iation found in Jesus. $10 in advance or $15 at the door. LOVE LETTERS: HARRY AND BESS. Feb. 8, 11am-12pm. AMERICA, 7 p.m., Westbrooke Church, 9777 Antioch, OPKS. from thirty-six major museums. 816-751-1321. MONTHLY - MO RIGHT TO LIFE CHAPTERS 816-353-4113; 913-397-7071. Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, 500 W. US Hwy. 24, Nursery available for fee. “Creation Safari’s”. www.csama.org ROMEO AND JULIET. Through Feb. 9. Spencer Theatre, Indep., MO 64050. 816-268-8200. KS FOR LIFE CHAPTERS 913-268-8486. “AESOP’S AMAZING FABLES!” Feb. 27 – May 17, various for more info. Res. req. 816-618-3610. 4949 Cherry St., KCMO 64110. 816-235-1453. DIVORCECARE AND DIVORCECARE4KIDS. Sundays, 6- show times. Metcalf South Shopping Center, 9601 Metcalf SPECIE, SWEAT AND SURVIVAL: THE IMPACT OF THE 1ST & 3RD TUESDAY - GRIEFSHARE. 7-8:30 PM. Timothy ALL SINATRA. Through Feb. 23. Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 7:30 P.M. Help for those going through or having gone Ave., OPKS 66212. Presented by Martin City, Jr. 913-642-7576. SANTA FE TRADE ON MISSOURI’S ECONOMY. Feb. 8, Lutheran Ministries, 425 NW RD Mize Rd., Blue Springs, MO. W 10th St., KCMO 64105. A tribute to the man and the legend 2pm. Westport Public Library, 118 Westport Rd., KCMO. through divorce. Timothy Lutheran Church, 425 NW RD Mize HAIFA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF ISRAEL. Mar. 1, 8pm. 816-228-5300. in the cabaret revue. 816-421-1700. www.westporthistorical.com Road, Blue Springs, MO. 816-228-5300. Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway 1ST & 3RD TUESDAY. MOPS & MOMS NEXT. 10am. C.S. LEWIS’ THE GREAT DIVORCE. Feb. 1, 4pm & 7:30pm. 2ND & 4TH SUN. –METRO CITIZEN’S COALITION, 2:30 Blvd., KCMO 64108. Pres. By Harriman-Jewell Series. 816- “DRAGONS, BATS AND BURIED TREASURE.” Feb. 15 & Roanoke Baptist Church, 3950 Wyoming St., KCMO. Call or Kauffman Theatre, 1601 Broadway, KCMO 64108. 816-994- pm. Trails West Library, 11401 E. 23rd, Independence, MO. 415-5025. 17, 11am & 2pm. Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 E. Winner email Bo Price for info. [email protected] or 816- 7200. Free. Open to public. Rear parking & entrance. 816-781-6394. Rd., Indep., MO 64052. $5. 816-833-9777. 561-4932. HARRIET TUBMAN IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FREEDOM. THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Mar. 6, 10am (School Day) & 7pm (Family Day); Mar. 7, 10am (School Day) & 7pm; Mar. 8, 2pm WINTER HOME SCHOOL DAY. Feb. 21. Mahaffie Stage - 4TH SUNDAY, 3-6 PM . ISRAEL DANCE FELLOWSHIP. The Feb. 2-22. Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd., KCMO. The au - coach Stop & Farm, 1200 KC Road, Olathe, KS. Activities Barn/Car Farm, 8000 Oldham Rd., Raytown, MO. Free. He - calendar continuned on next page dience sees scenes from Harriet’s childhood, her escape from & 7pm; Mar. 9, 2pm. Goppert Theater Avila University, 11901 slavery, her adventures helping other slaves to freedom, and Wornall Rd., KCMO 64145. www.cytkc.org, 913-681-3318. finally her elder years as an eloquent speaker for anti-slavery THE BIG BUPKIS – A COMPLETE GENTILE’S GUIDE TO and women’s rights rallies in the North. 816-460-2020. YIDDISH VAUDEVILLE. Mar. 8, 7:30pm & Mar. 9, 2pm. White ANNIE. Feb. 6, 10am (School Day) & 7pm (Family Day); Feb. Theatre, 5801 W. 115th St., OPKS 66211. Shane Bertram Baker, 7, 10am (School Day) & 7pm; Feb. 8, 2pm & 7pm; Feb. 9, 1pm unquestionably the biggest star in Yiddish vaudeville today, returns to his hometown of KC to tread the boards at the & 4pm. www.cytkc.org, 913-681-3318. White Theatre! Rated PG. 913-327-8054. SARAH KIM. Feb. 7, 7:30pm. Liberty Chapel, Calvary Bible MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING BY WILLIAMS SHAKE - College, 15790 Elmwood, KCMO 64147. Free admission to vi - SPEARE. Mar. 14-16, various show times and prices. Liberty olin recital. 816-322-0110. Chapel, on the campus at Calvary Bible College, 15790 Elm - UNDERGROUND. Feb. 7 & 8, 7:30pm. Kauffman Center, wood Ave., KCMO 64147. Calvary.edu/arts or 816-322-0110. 1601 Broadway, KCMO 64108. www.storlingdance.org or 816- TO KILL A MOCINGBIRD. Apr. 5, 10 & 12, 7:30pm; Apr. 6 & 994-7200. 13, 2pm. White Theatre, 5801 W. 115th St., OPKS 66211. Set “A MODERN NIGHT AT THE FOLLY.” Feb. 8, 8pm. The Folly in Alabama during the Great Depression, To Kill a Mockingbird Theater, 300 West 12th St., KCMO 64105. $15 - $20 & $25 day follows the journey of Jem and Scout Finch, whose father has of show. Presented by City in Motion Dance Theater. 816- been appointed to defend Tom Robinson, a black man framed 474-4444. for a crime he didn’t commit. Rated PG. 913-327-8054. “THE-A-LONE RANGER!” Feb. 14 – May 11, Saturdays at 7:30pm & Sundays at 3:30pm. 9601 Metcalf, in the Metcalf FAMILY OUTINGS South Shopping Center, OPKS. Presented by Martin City Melo - ROMANCE IN BLOOM. Through Mar. 9. Powell Gardens, drama. 913-642-7576. 1609 NW US Highway 50, Kingsville, MO 64061. Make a ro - LIGHT. Feb. 17, 7:30pm. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 11 E. mantic getaway. The glass-topped conservatory will be 40th St., KCMO. www.kcago.com or 816-333-4917 ext. 240. brimming with soft pinks, blues and purples, combined with SHREK THE MUSICAL. 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Childcare provided Saturday only. www.fbcpleasanthill.org or PHFBC 816-540-5872 Metro Voice ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––metrovoicenews.com I facebook.com/metrovoicenews ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––February 2014 • 17 2ND TUES. - CHRISTIAN BUSINESS CONNECTIONS NET - to all songwriters, lyricists & musicians. 816-540-4197. Delaware, Butler, MO. A time of fellowship, worship, and WORK. 1:30pm. East Side Baptist Church, 19901 E. 78 Hwy, 3RD SAT - CAR CARE SATURDAY. 8:30 a.m. 9634 W. 87th teaching by Dr. Joyce Wallace. Comp. lunch. mggamber@sbc - Indep., MO 64057. 816-796-0955. Street, Overland Park, KS. 913-206-4030. Spon. Heartland global.net 2ND TUESDAY, 6:30 PM MOPS. Emmanuel Baptist Church, Christian Fellowship. Provides free car care to senior citizens, 4TH SAT - TEEN CLUB FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES. 10100 Metcalf Ave., OPKS. 913-649-0900. single parents, and families in need. Vehicle donations ac - 10am - 2pm. Timothy Lutheran Church, 425 NW RD Mize Rd., 2ND & 4TH TUESDAY. “WINGS OF HOPE.” Blue Springs cepted. Call for appointment. 913-206-4030. Blue Springs, MO. 816-228-5300. Christian Church, 7920 S. 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO. A Christian 3RD SAT. FRIENDS OF ESTER. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 26 N. based ministry to provide support for families grieving loss through miscarriage or infant death, because every life mat - ters. Email: [email protected] 816-210-4594. 2ND & 4TH TUESDAY, 9 AM MOPS. Emmanuel Baptist twitter.com/metrovoice Church, 10100 Metcalf Ave., OPKS. 913-649-0900 TUES. & THURS., 7:30-11:30 AM. Life Perks Coffee House, inside First Baptist Church, 125 N. Armstrong, Pleasant Hill, MO. 816-540-5872. WEEKLY – LIVING FREE, CHRIST-CENTERED 12 STEP PROGRAM. Every Wednesday, Room 6, 6:30-8:15. Abundant Life Baptist Church, 414 SW Persels, LS, MO. 816-554-8181. H

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Baptist Church, 2501 SE Shenandoah Dr., Lee’s Summit, MO R KINGSVILLE, MO. CALL 816-697-2600 FOR MORE INFORMATION H 64063. A ministry that assists those who have suffered loss T 9 through the death of a loved one. 816-525-8215. 2ND & 4TH THURS. MOPS. 9 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. (Mothers of 913-755-3453. WEDNESDAYS - BREAK TIME CLUB. 9:30am-2:30pm. Tim - Preschoolers) Overland Park First Assembly of God, 7700 W FRIDAYS – BIZ2BIZ CONNECT, 8:30am. City Union Mission’s othy Lutheran Church, 425 NW R.D. Mize Rd., Blue Springs, 75th Street, OP, KS. A relaxed time of fellowship, encourage - Chambers Room, 1100 E. 11th St., KCMO 64106. Enter through MO 64014. Enriching environment for older adults with men - ment, and support for mothers of children from infants to the double glass doors on the far right. tal and/or physical limitation. $10 donation. 816-228-5300. kindergarten. Childcare provided. Brunch served. RSVP ap - www.biz2bizconnect.com. 816-474-9380. prec. 913-432-3281 or [email protected] WEDNESDAYS - AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP. 11:30am- FRIDAYS - REFORMERS UNANIMOUS, 7PM. 901 E. 23rd 12:30pm. 601 E. Oak St., Pleasant Hill, MO (please use North 2ND & 4TH THURS. - ARCHDIOCESAN CHARISMATIC St., Indep., MO. Faith based addictions program (any and all basement entrance off Myrtle Street). Are you troubled by PRAYER GROUP, 7:30 pm at Cure of Ars, Vianney Center, addictions). 816-252-3268. 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood. Fellowship follows. 913-649-2026. someone else’s drinking? FRIDAYS - CELEBRATE RECOVERY, A CHRIST CENTERED RE - WEDNESDAYS - 6:30 p.m. – CELEBRATE RECOVERY at 3RD THURS. - AFTERCARE PROGRAM, Life Group meet - COVERY MINISTRY. 7 – 9 p.m. Crossroads Christian Church, First Baptist Raytown, 100500 E. 350 Hwy., Raytown, MO. ings. All past participants are encouraged to attend for a time 5855 Renner Road, Shawnee, KS. Childcare prov. 913-669- Please enter through the rock entrance. Meet in room B-116. of fellowship. For more information or if you would like to 2088. volunteer to help please contact Lori, 816-847-2911. Spon. by For info call: 816-778-1156 or www.firstbaptistraytown.com FRIDAYS – 6:00 PM. CELEBRATE RECOVERY, First Baptist If Not For GRACE Ministries. Committed to healing after an WEDNESDAYS – CATCH THE FIRE SOAKING PRAYER Raytown, 10500 E. 350 Hwy., Raytown, MO. Please enter abortion. CENTER. 7-9pm. 816-804-8283. through the rock entrance. Meet in room B- 101. For info. WEDNESDAYS – DELIVERANCE – BREAKING CURSES 3RD THURS. - HEALING MASS, Council for Charismatic Re - Call 816-778-1156 or www.firstbaptistraytown.com newal, 7:30 pm, Cure of Ars Church, Father Burak Room, 9401 WORKSHOP. First Love Ministries Church, 4747 Hadley St., FRIDAYS – CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLIST, 7:00 PM. Leave. Mission Rd, Leawood. 913-649-2026. Overland Park. 7 p.m. 913-403-9644. Call Tuesday – Friday Price Chopper- 7 HWY & Shawnee Mission PKWY. Weather after 1 p.m. 3RD THURS.- NKC WOMEN’S CONNECTION. Maple Woods permitting. Ride info line 913-422-7006. Community College- Campus Center Building. 2601 NE Barry 2ND WED. – LEE’S SUMMIT WOMEN’S PRAYER CONNEC - FRIDAYS – 7:00 PM. CELEBRATE RECOVERY, Pleasant Val - Rd, KCMO. 6 p.m. $10. Free Nursery. By Reservation Only. TION. 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. In a comfortable setting, we get ley Baptist Church, 1600 N. 291 Hwy., Liberty, MO. For info. Call Judy: 816-222-4493. to know each other better and take time to pray (silently or Call 816-781-5959 3RD THURS. - GLUTEN FREE GROUP. 7pm. Fireplace audibly) for our nation, families, Lee’s Summit Women’s Con - 5TH FRIDAY. CHRISTIAN BUSINESS CONNECTIONS NET - Room, Timothy Lutheran Church, 425 NW R.D. Mize Rd., Blue nection, and our national organization. Call Millie Mathews WORK. 11am. New Life Event Space, 1828 Walnut, 4th Floor, Springs, MO. 816-228-5300. for meeting location: 816-537-9898. KCMO 64108. 816-668-9611. 4TH THURS. - CHRISTIAN BUSINESS CONNECTIONS 3RD WED. - CHRISTIAN BUSINESS CONNECTIONS NET - 1ST SAT - KCCM SONGWRITERS GROUPS, 10AM - 1PM. NETWORK. 1:30pm. Panera Bread, 151st & I-35, 20120 W. WORK. 3pm. Gusto! Coffee, 3390 SW Fascination Dr., Lee’s Susquehanna Baptist Church, 17800 Susquehanna Ridge, 153rd St., Olathe, KS. 913-397-8383. Summit, MO 64081. 816-767-1100. Indep., MO 64056. No Charge. Groups meet to critique, 4TH WED - SOUTH KANSAS CITY AGLOW. 9:30 a.m. LAST THURS. - TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP, 6:30pm. learn, and co-write. Open to all songwriters, lyricists & mu - Grandview Assembly of God Church, 12400 Grandview Rd., Osawatomie Wesleyan Church, 406 4th St., Osawatomie, KS. sicians. 816-540-4197. For anyone who has had an organ transplant or their family Grandview, MO. 816-761-5739. 2ND SAT - KCCM SONGWRITERS GROUPS, 10AM - 1PM. members, anyone awaiting a transplant, anyone who has LAST WED. CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETY LUNCHEON. Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10100 Metcalf Ave., OPKS. No been a donor, or anyone who is the relative a deceased donor. Noon. Levy & Craig, 1301 Oak, KCMO. First time guest free. Charge. Groups meet to critique, learn, and co-write. Open $10. 816-559-2173. THURS. - HEALING SERVICES. 7 p.m. Christian Assembly of God Church, 17310 E 40 Hwy., Inde - pendence, MO. Spon. by Royal Priesthood Global Ministries. 816-220-1914. If you need encourage - ment or prayer, you are welcome! THURSDAYS. PARENTS OF PRODIGALS. 7pm. Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, I-35 & 291, Liberty, MO. Free and open to the community. Support group for parents of children of any age who have strayed from God and/or family. 816-781-5959. THURSDAYS. DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, BIPO - LAR SUPPORT GROUP. 7pm. Pleasant Valley Baptist, 1600 N. 291 Hwy, Liberty, MO. 816-781- 5959. THURSDAYS. CELEBRATE RECOVERY MEET - ING. 7-9pm. Life Church, 16111 S. Lone Elm Rd., Olathe, KS 66062. 913-829-7511. THURSDAYS. REAL MEN ROCK. 7-8:30pm. Vineyard Church, 9777 Antioch Rd., OPKS. We will have a sign with a phone number on the front door if you arrive after 7pm. www.ourchurch.com/member/r/REAL_Men_Rock/. For more information, call 913-636-1862. 1ST THURS. - MOMS IN ACTION. Abundant Life Baptist Church, Room 1, 414 SW Persles Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO. A group of encouraging Moms get - ting together to grow and serve Christ. 7-9pm. al - [email protected]. 1ST THURS. - CITYWIDE PRAYER MOVEMENT. Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall Rd., KCMO, 7:00 a.m. 816-217-5679. 1ST THURS. – HEART OF AMERICA CHRISTIAN WRITERS’ NETWORK (HACWN). Evangel Tem - ple, 1414 E 103rd St., KCMO. $3 members, $5 non - members. Evangel Temple-816-942-1414. 1ST & 3RD THURS. - NEW HOPE CANCER SUP - PORT GROUP. 6:30-8:30pm. Liberty Manor Bap - tist Church, Birmingham Rd., Liberty, MO. 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MOVIES, BOOKS, MUSIC & MORE! APPLAUD HOLLYWOOD DISCOVERING THE BIBLE film 411 SON OF GOD when its two-hour finale, broadcast in STARS: Fraser Ayres, Rick Bacon, Hami movie review March on the History Channel, earned Belal, Said Bey, Paul Brightwell, Andrew blockbuster ratings. Brooke, Anas Chenin, Joe Coen by New Services About 13 million viewers tuned in to HEAVEN IS FOR REAL the show's finale, which portrayed the cru - STARS: Greg Kinnear, Kelly Reilly, Con - Son of God hits cifixion and resurrection of Jesus. It marked the History Channel's highest- nor Corum, Margo Martindale, Thomas theaters Feb. 28 watched show and garnered three Emmy Haden Church nominations, later selling close to 1 mil - Building upon a growing interest in lion units on DVD, Blu-ray, and Digi - amused that soon after "The Bible" TV se - faith-based productions, the creators of talHD platforms. ries aired, he received calls from three the successful television miniseries "The Columbia Pictures executive DeVon major news organizations whose reporters Bible" will take the message of Christian Franklin says the marketplace for faith- were "baffled" that anyone would want to faith to moviegoers with a full-length fea - based films always has been vibrant, but watch such programming. ture film Feb. 28. The film is being released Biblical epics likely are the next wave of Heaven is for Real stars l. to r. –Kelly Reilly, Connor Corum and Greg Kinnear. "They come from such a secular world - by 20th Century Fox. that genre that Hollywood will produce. view that it had never crossed their minds The movie portends a revival of Holly - Several more major film releases are to provide great content and quality films Voice." that someone would be interested in TV wood turning to the scripture for inspira - planned for 2014. to what I believe is an exciting audience "We are very excited to be working with series about the Bible," he said. "There are tion, as other Biblical accounts are being For Easter 2014, his studio is releasing but also a growing one." 20th Century Fox to release 'Son of God' a lot of Christian folks out there. Forget readied for the big screen. "Heaven is for Real," a T.D. Jakes and Joe Veteran film critic and Breitbart News as a major motion picture," Burnett and ideology. It's just good business. When you Combining previously aired and un - Roth-produced film adaption of the best- assistant editor Christian Toto agrees that Downey, the movie's producers, said in a have that many potential customers and used footage from the 10-part "The Bible" selling 2010 book and starring Academy "there is an untapped audience" for such statement. "We responded to an over - you're not trying to reach them with a miniseries, "Son of God" will run more Award-nominee Greg Kinnear. programming. whelming demand for 'The Greatest Story product specifically for them . . . Holly - than two hours. The studio is banking on "It is an audience that is underserved," "There are people out there who are Ever Told' to be seen as a shared experi - wood, I think, needs to understand the its TV popularity, which shocked many Franklin said. "We are continually trying deeply religious and they look at the Cine - ence on the big screen. The result is a business potential of that." plex and say there is nothing there for me, beautiful stand-alone movie. It's the story Also scheduled for a March release is whether it's too violent, there are too of Jesus for a whole new generation." blockbuster Old Testament story "Noah," many anti-heroes, or a general suspicion Phil Cooke, a Burbank, Calif., film - directed by "Black Swan's" Darren of Hollywood that has not catered to that maker, media consultant and author, says Aronofsky and starring such big names as audience for a long time," Toto told News - Christians are perfect target group for the Russell Crowe in the title role, Emma Wat - max. film industry. son, Anthony Hopkins, and Jennifer Con - "Faith-based films, up until recently, "Hollywood bends over backward all nelly. have been on a small scale with no big star, the time to court very small interest Its budget is $125 million, and, by some and yet they have been doing quite well at groups — feminists, environmentalists, reports, growing, making it a massive the box office," he said. "I think Holly - people who are gay — but there are more gamble on a well-known Biblical story. wood is awakening to the fact that this is than 91 million evangelical Christians in Cooke points to other series in the profitable. I think 'The Bible's' showing the U.S., which makes us the largest spe - works, including one from Burnett and made that clear." cial-interest group of all," Cooke said. Downey chronicling the New Testament book of Acts. Others in the entertainment Son of God stars Diogo Morgad as Jesus. The TV series was produced by Mark "What baffles me is why Hollywood does - Burnett and his wife, actress Roma n't take that audience more seriously. We business would be wise to take note of the Downey, for Hearst Entertainment & Syn - are the mainstream audience." trend, he said. dication. Burnett also has made a name Cooke, author of "Unique: Telling Your But as Hollywood reaches to Christian - for himself in Hollywood, producing such Story in the Age of Brand and Social ity for its storytelling, Cooke believes popular reality shows as "Survivor," "The Media," advises churches, ministers, and Christians must "lighten up" and not dis - Apprentice," "Shark Tank," and most re - other Christian groups about how best to miss its message-spreading power to spark cently, the singing competition,"The get their messages across. He said he was See MOVIES page 19 Metro Voice ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––metrovoicenews.com I facebook.com/metrovoicenews ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––February 2014 • 19 leased her sophomore album! The NEED TO BREATH RELEASES ALBUM Grammy-nominated and Dove Award winner (Best New Artist), unleashed Ready To Fly at the end of January. The D.C. year’s Dove as well as to new album also brings back the producers Awards with purchase she worked with on her first album, Jeanes their new merchan - Christopher Stevens (TobyMac), David Metro Voice single, “Dif - dise and Garcia (Britt Nicole). New songs from the ference music. Music Editor album were already available for view on Maker,” and In some Youtube. has gotten a heavy news "The entire concept of Ready To Fly is music scene large (not musi - being ready even when you don’t know amount of cally what the Lord has planned for your fu - Southern cross-over rock band NEED - airplay for just that track, alone. “heavy”), Spirit has brought me endless comfort ture," said Grace in a recent interview. Say - TOBREATHE has announced the release Singer/guitarist Bo Rineheart was recently former lead singer of Hillsong, Darlene and the Word of God is literally holding ing she wrote the title track the night of their newest album, slated for April 15. interviewed about the new album, and he Zschech, has announced that she has me moment by moment.” before her 18th birthday, “. I was crying Rivers In the Wasteland is the band’s fifth is sounding optimistic. breast cancer and has asked for prayer. She went on to thank her husband and out, wondering what God's plan for me full-length, and is following hot on the “We’ve got a new sense of purpose and Zschech reported she already had surgery children for their support and bravery, was. I started to doubt so many things but heels of their critically acclaimed The we believe in what we’re doing. We just fell to address the cancer, and was released and has mentioned that she has already as I randomly began singing the lyrics to Reckoning. back in love with the idea of what we get from SAN Hospital in Sydney on Christ - experienced miracles from this and be - Ready to Fly, I realized I don't have to have The band had toured for two years pro - to do.” mas Eve. From her website, she has noted lieves there “will be many more to come.” my whole life figured out to start my jour - moting their last work, and also saw re - If Rivers in the Wasteland is anything that since discovering the cancer, “it has She has asked that fans and her Christian ney.” views in the New York Times, NPR, and like their previous few albums, it will def - been a whirlwind of appointments, scans family pray for quick healing. For more information on her new re - Entertainment Weekly. initely be a great album to pick up! Visit and surgery. Even though the past days Lastly, and just in case you haven’t lease, tour dates, and televised dates, visit NEEDTOBREATHE closed out last needtobreathe.com for tour information, have been very tough at times, the Holy been paying attention, Jamie Grace has re - www.jamiegrace.com.

MOVIES best. We don’t want them to cross dan - way we grew up with them. But I think ind us on gerous theological boundaries, but I'm that if they are willing to spend that acebook facebook.com/metro voice news continued from page 18 willing to give them enormous slack just much alone on a story like Noah, count a deeper conversation about faith. to get that out there. me in." "We need to suck it up a little bit and Cooke adds: "I've never met people "Anything that allows me to start a realize the value of these creating cultural who got saved watching a movie, but it's conversation with a friend or coworker conversations about the Bible. It's so in - caused them to reconsider what they about God, that works for me," Cooke credibly remarkable, I'm willing to give think about God. We need to be mature said. '"The Passion of the Christ" got mil - them a little slack," he said. "We try our enough to understand that no, Holly - lions of people talking about Christ's wood isn't going to make Bible stories the death and resurrection."

      
  

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Andrea Fantauzzi, from Lee’s GIMME SHELTER A BRUTAL REALITY Summit, plays Adira in a new WWII drama filmed in Kansas City. movie review by Phil Boatright Vanessa Hudgens shines in breakout performance with pro-life message Local film company screens In Gimme Shelter, a pregnant teenager WWII feature film made in KC flees her abusive mother in search of her father, only to be rejected by her dad and Cute little Vanessa Hudgens from Out of 1.6 million Andrea locations across Kansas forced to survive on the streets until a those Disney High School Musicals proves film 411 Jewish children living in Fantauzzi City. The locally based cast compassionate stranger offers a hopeful she has thespian chops. Shedding any Europe at the start of and crew came together alternative. movie star vanity, she creates a real-life STARS: Vanessa Hudgens, Rosario World War II, only 11 after a successful crowd In recent years films like Juno have ad - person with her role as Apple (as in the Dawson, Brendan Frazer, Ann Dowd. percent survived. A new funding campaign in May dressed the subject of an unexpected apple of her father’s eye). The actress takes Roadside Attractions. film attempts to chroni - of 2013. Bradley J. Lincoln child, utilizing humor in order to make on her character and the facts of life with RATING : PG-13 cle the plight of these and Irene Delmonte the subject matter of abortion palatable truth and depth. She even goes so far as to children, many of whom raised $4,500, through for Friday-night moviegoers. Therein lies put on weight in order to believably re - onetime prochoice thinker makes it even were left to survive on contributions, for the the difference with Gimme Shelter. It’s not semble a pregnant teen. more penetrating. We see home video of their own during the making of the film. Using an after-school TV special. It’s not light - In the recent “Stories We Tell”, a film - the moviemaker as a little girl spliced war. In the film "Adira", historical wardrobe, props weight. Nor does it give us a spoonful of maker decides to shoot a documentary through the entire documentary. We also a young Jewish girl flees from the grasp and vehicles, the production company sugar to make the medicine go down. about her eccentric family. At one point learn that she has been productive, and we of the Gestapo and finds herself transformed Kansas City into 1940’s Rather, Gimme Shelter slaps us in the face the writer/director is told that her mother see her relating to loving family and stranded on an abandoned farm. Adira, Nazi Germany. with brutal realities. had not only considered aborting her, but friends. The realization that she had been played by Lee’s Summit’s Andrea Fan - The event will showcase the growing While the film doesn’t beat the viewer was in route to the clinic in order to pro - a car-drive away from not being a part of tauzzi, has to learn to survive with only “indie” film scene that has flourished in over the head with a proselytizing mes - ceed with the termination. Suddenly, she their lives haunts the production, perhaps her faith and basic instincts keeping her Kansas City. sage, it does score points by suggesting a turned to her husband and said, “I can’t negating any debate concerning a alive, as she awaits her rescue. The film The screening will be held at 7:30 need for spiritual intervention. A person do this.” Years later, the husband says to his woman’s rights over those of the unborn. chronicles the war and its struggles p.m. on Feb. 6, at the Screenland Ar - in the film who does pray for direction moviemaking daughter, “Amazing how The same emotion hits us in the gut through the eyes of a lost child. mour, 408 North Armour Rd., North and help ultimately finds a positive re - close we were to you never existing. Al - when we see Gimme Shelter’s Apple hold - This film was shot in part at the Kansas City. Tickets are $10 per person solve. Sadder examples indicate that those most enough to make you an anti-abor - ing her newborn. 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum, and can be purchased online at who don’t turn to God continue to stum - tionist.” Riveting. A film every teenager should located in Westport, as well as in various www.hiddendistrict.net. ble in the dark. For that statement to come from a see. And their parents!    
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He helped found the Ameri - This memoir of an unlikely mis - sionary is an exciting, humorous and Seeds of Hope commissioned by Franklin D. Roosevelt Langdon Warner, from Kansas City, can Defense – Harvard Group, a precursor during World War II, were tasked with the was a real-life “monuments man” in of the Roberts Commission, Roosevelt’s heartwarming tale that anyone inter - Tears Water the Seeds of Hope by protection, recovery and preservation of helping to recover art stolen by task force. James A. Reeds served with the ested in missions should read. Kim Tew, is the inspiring true story of a millions of Europe’s masterpieces during Nazi Germany. Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives sec - Moses never wanted to be a leader. Midwest husband and wife who became the Nazi occupation. tion in France in 1944. He taught linguis - Jonah ran away from his missions call. disenchanted with the relentless pursuit “The men and women involved in this tectors of these monuments very seri - tics at University of Missouri at Kansas And when Marcia Moston's (2010 win - of the “American Dream” and embarked selfless effort to keep art objects safe dur - ously.” City and served as a docent for the Nel - ner of Women of Faith Writing Contest) on a journey that spanning six countries ing a dangerous time in history showed The museum employed four of the son-Atkins. husband came home with a call to for - that redefined their hearts and lives. immense courage,” said Julián Monuments Men and maintained strong One of the finest examples of 18 th eign missions, she was sure God had the The story begins in a small town in Zugazagoitia, CEO & Director of the Nel - ties with two others. Paul Gardner, the first century portraiture at the Nelson-Atkins, wrong number. His call conflicted with Wisconsin and weaves its way through son-Atkins. “We are deeply in their debt director of the Nelson-Atkins, served as Nicolas de Largillière’s Augustus the her own dreams, demanded credentials South and Central America as the cou - for preserving these treasures for human - Director of the Fine Arts Section of the Al - Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of she didn't have, and required courage ple gathers an army of supporters, and ity.” lied Military Government in Italy. Another Poland, was found by the Monuments she couldn't seem to find. She promised works to save the lives of children in the A display of archival materials will be former director, Laurence Sickman, was Men in a bomb-rigged salt mine in Alt to follow where God led, but she never end stages of starvation in eastern on view in Bloch Lobby that includes assigned to General Douglas MacArthur’s Aussee, Austria, and returned to Clarice de thought the road would lead to a Mayan Guatemala. The narrative is filled with postcards, manuscripts, newspaper clip - Tokyo headquarters after the Japanese sur - Rothschild, whose family owned the village on a Guatemalan mountainside. action-packed adventure and heart- pings and biographies of the Nelson- render and served as a technical advisor painting. It was purchased by the Nelson- From the treacherous road trip to warming victories as the characters face Atkins’ Monuments Men. on collections and monuments, making Atkins in 1954 after Rothschild sold it to their new village home, to learning to incredible odds and seemingly hopeless “My research has shown that these six trips to China and Korea to assess the level an art dealer in New York. navigate a new culture, to a stateside situations, while hundreds of volunteers men brought to their military duties the of damage to monuments in those coun - During World War II, the Nelson- mission field in Vermont, Moston's join mission teams to serve alongside same passion for art and culture that tries. He was awarded the Legion of Merit. Atkins also served as a safe house for more journey reveals that God leads just as them. Readers of all ages will enjoy the made them so valuable to the Nelson- The first curator of European Art at than 150 paintings and tapestries from clearly today as he did in biblical times. roller coaster ride of emotions—from Atkins,” said MacKenzie Mallon, a re - the museum, Patrick J. Kelleher, served as collections on the East and West coasts. Her candid account tells a story of learn - laughter, to tears, to sheer joy in the re - searcher in the European Painting & the head of the Greater Hesse Division of The Monuments Men, starring ing to trust and obey when faithfulness alization that it is possible for ordinary Sculpture Department who has been the Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives George Clooney and Matt Damon, will be seems foolish.Written with humor and people to make a difference. working on this project for many months. section. Otto Wittmann, Jr., the first cura - released February 7. 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It’s also the case re - more left-handed people, more Texans, He also said to be wary of stats that don’t gious identity—were divorced. Only 42 with tips believers leave servers. and more pet cats than evangelicals in match reality. percent of self-identified Christians— Earlier this year, a trip out to eat mem - America.” Actually, one-third of the “It’s okay to apply your own censor, and members of other faiths—were di - turned into a nightmare for the Rev. ber bad claim is true. to say this doesn’t make sense,” Stetzer vorced. Alois Bell of the World Deliverance news, a There are more cats (and dogs) than said. Catholics (35 percent) were least Ministries Church in Granite City, few bad evangelicals in the U.S. But not Texans It’s important to realize all research is likely to divorce, followed by Mainline Ill. Bell and a group of friends tippers give or southpaws. imperfect and context matters. Re - Protestants (41 percent) and evangeli - went to Applebees. Following all the other While there are about 95 million cats searchers don’t have unlimited re - cals (46 percent). Believers who show up company policy, their server, Christians a in the U.S., according to the Humane sources. They can’t interview or poll to church every week were even less Chelsea Welch, added an auto - bad name. An - Society, there are between 50 million everyone. Instead they interview a rep - likely to divorce. matic tip to the bills. other problem is (Religious Congregations & Member - resentative sample of people, asking a Wright, who has been writing about Bell was not pleased. that with so much ship Study, 2010) and 75 million evan - few questions. faith and divorce rates since 2006, found “I give God 10%,” Bell media attention, gelicals (Pew Research). So go to the source. Find out who did that only about a third of evangelicals wrote on the bill. “Why do several recent “bad That’s more than the estimated num - the research, how many people they in - (34 percent) and Mainline Protestants you get 18?” tipper” episodes have ber of southpaws—between 30 and 45 terviewed and what specific questions (32 percent) and a quarter of Catholics Welch posted the check on Face - been found to be false million Americans—and Texans (26.6 were asked, before assuming the re - (23 percent) who go to church are di - book, and it went viral. She eventually with waiters and waitresses million, according to the U.S. Census). search is valid. vorced. Still the myth that churchgoers was fired, while Bell apologized (indi - falsifying receipts in order to gain media Going one for three might be good in For example, a poll from professional divorce at the same rate as everyone else cating she’d left a cash tip) after her note attention, sympathy and donations baseball, but it’s bad for preachers. researchers using a large sample will persists. Wright thinks we pay more at - made headlines. from a gullible public. Bad statistics persist because they likely be more reliable than an informal tention to bad news than to good news. Turns out Welsh isn’t the only server work—at least in the short term. They poll taken by a professor of the students “We pay a lot more attention to to have a bad run in with church folks. The sky is falling phenomenon help sell books and tickets to confer - in class. things that are dangerous,” he said. “If Karen Swallow Prior, an English pro - Statistics about the future of the ences, make good sermon illustrations, Finally, look at more than one study. I’m driving down the road, I can pass fessor at Liberty University, worked her church also give pastors and other and get people in church fired up. The “To understand the whole picture, re - 200 parked cars and not notice them. way through college as a waitress. Chris - church leaders a hard time. Like this problem, said Ed Stetzer, president of sponsible researchers look at various But if I see an accident—I will stop and tians were notorious for being bad tip - one: “94 percent of Christian young LifeWay Research, is that bad statistics studies, their methodologies, and their look.” pers, she wrote in a piece for Christianity people leave the church never to return,” don’t solve real problems. results,” Stetzer wrote in a 2010 story Mark Regnerus, a sociologist at the Today’s website. which was used to promote a major It’s difficult to solve a problem when about bad statistics for Christianity University of Texas in Austin, said some - “My fellow servers called them the Christian conference several years ago. you don’t understand it, said Stetzer. Today. “We reach bad conclusions when thing called “confirmation bias” might ‘Holy Rollers,’” she wrote. “Knowing It’s partly true -- young people do tend Too many bad statistics can also un - we latch onto one finding of one study, be at work. In other words, people like there would be little, if any, tip left at the to drop out of church. dermine a leader’s credibility. Get too drag it out of context, and proclaim it statistics that reinforce their beliefs. If end of their meal, the servers saw the A 2009 LifeWay Research study of many facts wrong, and it’s harder for from the rooftops without knowing people are fearful that marriages are in Christians’ robust attempts at ‘friendli - 1,000 young Protestants found that people to trust you. whether our interpretation is justified.” trouble, he said, they’ll tend to believe ness’ instead as pushy and arrogant. The seven out of 10 stopped attending Facts are our friends, as Stetzer often statistics that confirm those fears. memories still pain me now.” church for a time after high school. Setting the record straight says. Just make sure the facts are true. Even if those statistics aren’t exactly But a study from Michael Lynn of A few more details: the students sur - Perhaps it’s time for Christians, in - Bob Smietana is senior writer and con - right. Cornell University and Benjamin Katz veyed had all attended church for at least cluding preachers and conference tent editor for Facts & Trends in which Regnerus said using bad statistics of HCD Research, showed that, overall, a year in high school. Most dropped out speakers, to be more discerning when it this article first appeared. about marriage is appealing—because Christians are pretty good tippers. Their because of a life change—such as going comes to statistics. Pigs can’t fly. bad news can motivate people to action. online survey of 1,068 Americans found to college—and just over a third had Stetzer said Christians should view all

JAHI M cMATH by Bobby Schindler, Terri Schiavo’s at a much lower level.” brother. In addition, in rare cases and with Wesley J. Smith addresses continued from page 1 “Families and individuals must make some medications, brain-damaged pa - a General Session at the 2013 National Right to Life out of the hospital,” David Stevens, a themselves aware of what so-called tients in a “persistent vegetative state” are Convention. doctor and CEO of the Christian Med - ‘brain death’ is and what it is not,” said known to awaken to consciousness. By ical & Dental Associations, told me. Schindler in a statement. “Additionally, contrast, Stevens said he knew of no case “They’re not going to get better. The families and individuals must educate recognized by the medical community brain has ceased to function even themselves regarding their rights as pa - in which a brain-dead patient returned though their body functions otherwise tients, [and regarding] the advance doc - to life. are being sustained by respirator” and umentation that must be completed The American Academy of Neurol - other medical tools. prior to any medical procedure.” ogy released new guidelines on deter - Doctors declared McMath brain- A GoFundMe.com fundraiser page mining brain death in 2010. “A brain dead Dec. 11, two days after she suffered set up for McMath had raised more death diagnosis is final and cannot be complications from a tonsillectomy and than $50,000 from hundreds of donors, reversed. The person will never awaken,” other surgical procedures to treat sleep many anonymous. the academy states in a fact sheet for apnea. Since brain death is the legal But Stevens and some other pro-life families. standard for death, the hospital sought advocates believe the battle over Mc - In McMath’s case, multiple doctors to remove McMath’s ventilator, even Math’s life support is poorly chosen. have conducted tests to ensure the girl is though her heart was still beating. The Both the medical community and fed - indeed brain-dead. Since her brain stem girl’s family objected, and asked a judge eral law recognize brain death as the is no longer controlling automatic body to block the hospital’s action. most conclusive definition of death. functions, the ventilator and other med - criteria,” he wrote last month. “In such ventilator won’t work on a corpse,” Judge Evelio Grillo of Alameda Doctors verify it by performing a series ical support are all that keep her organs circumstances, if accurately determined, Byrne told an AP reporter. “In a corpse, County Superior Court forced the hos - of tests, such as by shining a light into a functioning. there is no legal right to continue life the ventilator pushes the air in, but it pital to keep the ventilator in place long patient’s eye to see if the pupil dilates, “Our technology brings great benefit, support of what is, essentially, a cadaver.” won’t come out. Just the living person enough to allow McMath’s mother, and by checking if facial muscles re - but also great burdens,” Stevens said. Smith’s comments prompted a sharp pushes the air out.” Nailah Winkfield, to transfer the girl spond to stimuli. “This is one of them.” response from Paul A. Byrne, a neona - The opponents of brain death are elsewhere. Stevens pointed out that McMath’s Wesley J. Smith, a pro-life bioethics tologist, pediatrician, and the former part of an “important conversation,” Pro-life groups that have come to the situation is not identical to that of Terri commentator who blogs at National Re - president of the Catholic Medical Asso - wrote Smith in response to Byrne. “But family’s aid include the California-based Schiavo, who could breathe on her own: view Online, has also weighed in on the ciation. 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