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NEW RESIDENT church guide Northland Christian Church He is not here, he has risen. See inside Luke 24: 6 back cover! New Activities Added to Easter Parade and Fun Fair in North Topeka WHY WE DESPERATELY NEED EASTER Clint Decker right was wrong. And collectively, rescue.î Rescue from what? Sin. It is By they reflect a moral crisis in our the wrong things we do against our - If you take a few minutes and read nation. This is why we need Easter. It selves, against others, but primarily over any local or national news, you projects a sign of hope that stands against God our Creator. And it lives will find bothersome stories. Like offi - above the chaos. The sign of the within our hearts. Sin is displayed at cials in a well-known college basket - cross. It is where Jesus, the Son of every lie we tell or feeling of pride that ball program using prostitutes and God, suffered and died. squares our shoulders. It is our inner strippers to recruit top players. Like The hope of the cross lay in the pur - moral rot, like a cancer that slowly some merciless girls and boys that pose of Jesusí death. Strange as it destroys us. taunted a young man, which lead to may sound, it was planned. Jesus was born to rescue us from his suicide. Like a teenager walking At Jesusí birth an angel announced this. His planned suffering and death into a school and drawing his weapon to Shepherds in a field, ìFor unto you is was the only means through which we to slaughter 17 people. born this day in the city of David a could be rescued, and it was an ugly experience. The corruption by religious The problem in each of these stories Savior who is Christ the Lordî (Luke was a moral one. Wrong was right and 2:11). A Savior? Yes! Save means ìto n Please see EASTER on page 9 Food Trucks, entertainment & games will add to the fun Cake Walks will be something new at EasterFest this year, as well as the Billy Graham has “gone into the presence of God” Great Football Toss, where kids & foot of the cross-shaped brick walk - adults can throw small footballs at a Billy Graham has gone way in the Prayer Garden, on the target on the ground to win one of four home to be with the Lord northeast side of the Billy Graham bicycles. The Cake Walks will give kids Beloved evangelist Rev. Billy Library. Graham’s casket was hand- and adults a chance to win cakes, pies, Graham died February 21 at age 99. made by Angola Prison inmates in cupcakes and restaurant gift certifi - Spokesman Mark DeMoss said 2006, at his request. cates. Facepainting, pony rides and Graham, who long suffered from Graham transformed American food trucks are always among the most cancer, pneumonia and other ail - religious life through his preaching popular attractions, as well as laser tag, ments, died at his home in North and activism, becoming a counselor archery and bubble soccer. Carolina on Wednesday morning. to presidents and the most widely Graham’s body was to lie in repose heard Christian evangelist in history. After a larger-than-ever crowd last at the Billy Graham Library on William Franklin Graham was year, EasterFest 2018 will return to N. Monday, Feb. 26 and Tuesday, Feb. born November 7th, 1918, four days Kansas Avenue and Garfield Park in 27 before traveling to the nation’s before the end of World War I. North Topeka on Saturday, March 31, capital. He will lie in honor at the Raised on a dairy farm during the the day before Easter. U.S. Capitol Rotunda Feb. 28 to Depression, he developed a strong Over three thousand people attend - fourth civilian to honored that way Charlotte for the funeral and burial March 1. It will be the first time since in the Capitol rotunda. on March 2. Mr. Graham will be work ethic, a work ethic that is quite the death of Rosa Parks, and only the n Please see EASTERFEST page 3 Graham’s body will return to buried beside his wife, Ruth, at the n Please see BILLY GRAHAM page 4 2 • March 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

Pastor Fred Hollomon, former Chaplain of Life Lessons Fropmath. a Little One OVERCOMING There will be Fretd hHoellom oKn, a aSounthesrn aBapstis t State Senate, Rtehe mimpoertanmce ofb Cheristriane wditness in times – perhaps pastor who served as Senate chaplain in the arena of governmental authority. We OBSTACLES countless – Topeka for over 33 years, died February look forward to laughing with him again when we are by Jessica S. Hosman 13, 2018 at his home in Lawrence after a in heaven. walking a direc - long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Here is a poem from Pastor My son and I like to build obstacle tion that doesn't Jessica Hosman Pastor Holloman was well known for his Hollomon’s book, “Book of Uncommon courses throughout the house. We appear to make daily invocations that he set to poetry, Prayers”: overturn chairs, move furniture, sense. Maybe we feel blinded by con - with some of his poems republished “Praying Too Late” repurpose pillows and clutter the fusion or chaos and can't see the next worldwide. Heavenly Father: floors with whatever large objects we step ahead. But just as I knew where I “He’s with the Lord,” Pat Hollomon I’d like to confess a tendency to turn to can find. But the fun isn't just building was leading Zechariah though he said. “We’re crying part of the time and You only in an emergency. them and then plowing through; we could not see, so our Father knows laughing at other times over things he’d I work through the day like to guide one another… blindfold - what He is guiding us through and say and do.” And do my own thing, ed. why. We don't have to see or even feel His wife, Pat, said her great-grand - Then at night ask You if You’ll bless it. We got a little more ambitious than His guidance to know its there. We can daughter sang “Jesus Loves Me” to And I know I was wrong usual the last time we played and cre - know it's there simply because we're Hollomon shortly before he died. In not asking You first, ated more climbing walls and tunnels His. Hollomon was well known for his But then I’m too proud to confess it. than ever before. Which meant we had Zechariah was confused of his sense of humor and ability to get along I file legislation to trust one anoth - whereabouts, but with people of all political persuasions. And push it real hard er more than ever he trusted me. And Though Hollomon's official chaplain with a twist of humor that left everyone As for God, I couldn’t care less. before. As I led ended up having duties included only the opening prayer around the State Capitol waiting to read Then the whole thing collapses, Zechariah, I knew fun throughout of the Senate each day during the legisla - the previous day’s calendar from the And I’m down on my knees exactly where I was the process, laugh - tive session, he saw what he did as a min - Senate. No one doubted his sincerity or Asking You to clean up the big mess. leading him, even ing uncontrollably istry and many days spent time with leg - his relationship to the Lord and everyone Please help me to learn though he could most of the way. If islators and senate staff getting to know respected and appreciated his approach. To start with a prayer not see. He was only we could have them and counseling them when needed. While serving as the Senate Chaplin he And not wait till my plans fall apart. confused and the same joy-filled Along with his work as state Senate was indeed a man acquainted with sor - For up until now uncertain because trust... laughing in chaplain, Hollomon also served as pastor row and grief by some of the bills that I’ve specialized in the path was quite the face of adversi - of Highland Park Baptist Church in passed before his eyes, but he was consis - Hitching the horse in back of the cart! different than our usual, but he smiled ty and trusting in the midst of chaos! Topeka for many years. tently a man who brought hope and com - I pray in the Name of the Lord Jesus, and breathed sighs of awe when we As unexplainable as it may seem at When Hollomon retired from fort to the legislators who were trying to Amen ended the course and walked through times, the path God has for us is ulti - Highland Park Baptist Church in 2007, he hold strong to the values taught in the again with eyes wide open. mately good. And His plan is for joy joined Rev. Cecil Washington’s predomi - Word of God, but often failing in our He had his turn to change up the along the way. We might not see it nantly black congregation and became an efforts. He and Cecil Washington Local Ministries to Host course and guide me too. I admit, the now, but one day we will. I'm confi - elder in the church. The Hollomons also strengthened the resolve to hold fast and darkness and void of nothingness I dent that one day we'll look back on later joined and served at First Southern to stand. Empowered Conference saw as he led was a bit scary (especially the path that once seemed so dark and Baptist Church of Topeka until they Joe Patton, former State The Empowered to Connect when he'd mix up his lefts and rights see clearly the reasons for all the moved to Lawrence as Fred’s health Representative, also spoke kindly of Conference, presented by Show Hope, and accidentally walk me into a wall!). bumps, detours and boulders on the declined. Hollomon. will take place on April 13th and 14th and But I knew, despite the uncertainty, he road. I don't want to wait until then to In an interview with Baptist Press, pub - “Fred had a ministry of love, a true features two days of practical teaching in would eventually lead me to safety embrace the joy of the journey. I want lished in 2012, Pastor Hollmon discussed minister of the gospel,” Patton said. “He a safe and supportive community as they through the dark path. We switched to close my eyes now, take a step of how he began transforming his prayers was a gifted Pastor encouraging everyone work to equip families, churches, and up the course a couple of times and faith and fully trust the One I cannot into the form of poetry. to serve the Lord in both word and deed. professionals to better serve children took turns leading one another see to guide me down this bendy, “I’ve found that people will read or fol - We honor him because he worked so hard impacted by trauma. Two local ministries through. The nervousness was there, crazy, chaotic path of life. And as my low you when you’re rhyming because urging and guiding us to a better under - will host viewing of the simulcast. Topeka but the giggles and joy by far over - son will daily remind me, I don't want they want to see how it ends,” he said. standing of what it means to follow Rescue Mission will host the event at shadowed it all. to forget to take time to laugh a little Through the years, Hollomon held Christ. We thank God for Fred.” Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene. Topeka Afterwards, we talked about how along the way. weekly prayer meetings at the Senate and Holloman wrote a column called Bible Church will also host the event at our course paralleled our walk and Join me in the journey. Take a step officiated at weddings and funerals for “Uncommon Prayers” for Metro Voice their College Avenue Auditorium. The trust in God. We can't see Him and forward. Embrace each obstacle as it senators. He also was known to spend Newspaper for many years. Each month it conference runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., often don't know where He is leading comes. Put a smile on your face. And time in ministry with other Statehouse contained one of his rhyming prayers. and doors open at 8:30 a.m. at both loca - us or why; but always, we can trust trust the Invincible to guide you employees, from secretaries to doormen “It was something I always looked for - tions. Him to guide us safely on the right through the impossible today. to security personnel. ward to reading,” publisher Lee Hartman The conference features dynamic In spite of criticism, Hollomon ended said. “On the times I heard Fred speak in presenters who share from the lens of his prayers by invoking the name of Jesus, person, I remember he always had some - Trust-Based Relational Intervention the Baptist Press article said. thing kind or humorous to say. It was (TBRI©), a trauma-informed care “I never quit doing that even though I always a pleasure to see him.” model developed by Dr. Karyn Purvis got a lot of criticism about it,” Hollomon Dave DePue, Pastor, Capitol and Dr. David Cross. TBRI© utilizes the told the Baptist Press. “I did it as a wit - Commission worked with Hollomon principles of Empowering, Connecting ness.” through the years. and Correcting to reshape young minds One of the most famous of the prayers “I met Chaplain Fred in 1987 when he and bring long-term healing into fami - got national radio exposure during his led Bible devotional meetings in a Capitol lies. The conference will provide a pow - first month in the senate. A reporter heard fifth floor conference room,” DePue erful overview of how TBRI© can be the prayer and asked if he could get a copy remembered. “One of those joining us in used in home, education, residential of it. Hollomon thought little of the those early years was then State Senator and other community settings. prayer until a neighbor heard it on the Jerry Moran – currently one of our US Content is beneficial for current or radio. The prayer was read on the Paul Senators from Kansas. Chaplain Fred was prospective adoptive or foster parents, Harvey Show. a powerful witness in the Kansas Capitol professionals or ministry leaders serv - Since his prayers were printed in the over three decades. He opened the daily ing children and anyone interested in senate journal, he wrote them out every Senate session with a prayer that seemed learning more about TBRI© and how Buying or selling a home ? day -- a practice he had not done before to fit the challenge at hand.“ to bring hope and healing into lives. becoming a chaplain. In 2005, he pub - DePue also recalled how Chaplain Fred The conference will be provided free lished a collection of the prayers in a book boldly prayed “the only access road to of charge. To register, visit titled "Uncommon Prayers." heaven is the Name of Christ, God’s Son.” trmonline.org/volunteer/special-events Peggy Mast, former Speaker of the Phillis Setchell is another who worked (for Topeka Rescue Mission host site) or State House of Representatives, remem - closely with Holloman over the years. ( 785 ) 414-9124 discovertbc.com/events-registration/ bered Hollomon fondly. “Rev. Fred Hollomon was a gentle soul, (Topeka Bible Church host site). “My memories of Fred Hollomon are while being a strong witness for his savior Questions should be directed to volun - very special,” she said. “He is the man God Jesus Christ,” Setchell said. “He was Ask for John! [email protected] or (785)354-1744 bestowed with the gift of speaking to God known for his humor and wit. He was fun to be with. Pastor Hollomon understood ext. 393. www .teambowes. com in prayer through rhythm and rhyme bowes@teambowes. com

Countrywide Realty , Inc. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______March 2018 • 3 CWA of Kansas to Hold State Conference in Topeka C5Alive Luncheon to Feature CWA of Kansas is part of Concerned Women for America. CWA is the Cross Country Rider Testimony largest public policy women’s organiza - tion in the nation. The Kansas State Gov. Jeff Colyer to speak at April luncheon CWA Conference will be held on March 15, 2018, in Topeka. Penny The monthly C5Alive "POWER [email protected]. Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for Luncheon" will be held March 8, C5Alive is an organization founded America in Washington, D.C., will be 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will fea - in 2009, dedicated to developing and the keynote speaker. Hers is a face famil - ture Marshall Madil, who will give uniting Christian Leadership in the iar to many from being seen so often on an account of the community, involv - various news programs. many miraculous ing businesses, non- “As an organization we are commit - things he encoun - profits and churches. ted to conservative issues such as the tered in his epic In addition to sanctity of life, religious liberty, sexual motorcycle journey monthly “POWER” exploitation and education, among lators and other local leaders will also through 49 states. luncheons held on others.” said Barbara Saldivar, Kansas speak on an array of state issues. The location of the second Thursday State Director for CWA. Speakers and topics will include: the event was being of each month, C5 A Meet & Greet Continental • Janae Stracke, CWA’s National Field changed at press also hosts periodic Breakfast with Nance and legislators Director: Religious freedom time. Updated business fairs and will take place March 15 at 8:00 a.m. at • Ron Highland (R-District 51), State information can be other events, includ - the Kansas State Capitol. Following Representative: Education budget found at www.C5Alive.org. ing the annual Topeka Easter Parade that, the state conference, Impact 2018, • Barry Feaker, Executive Director of book Feisty & Feminine, conference The cost to attend the luncheon and Family Fun Fest, held on N. will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Topeka Rescue Mission: Sex trafficking materials, and a light lunch. A check is $10 for C5Alive members and Kansas Avenue and in Garfield Park at the First Church of the Nazarene, in Topeka may be sent to CWA of Kansas at P.O. first-time guests who RSVP, and on the day before Easter. 1001 W Buchanan St. Attendees will be • Joe Patton (R-District 54), former Box 8331, Topeka, KS 66608. It should $12 at the door. Non-members C5 members may also sponsor educated on the issues CWA cares State Representative and President of be made out to “CWA” with “CWA of and other guests pay $15. C5 luncheons and other events as a way to about and empowered to stand for its Kansans for Life: The state constitution KS Event” on the memo line. You may luncheons are open to the public promote their organizations. For values. Nance will discuss what CWA is in relation to abortion also call 785-260-5659 to register by and everyone is welcome to more information about C5, go to working on, its influence in the White Registration for the conference must credit card. Payment should arrive by attend, organizers said. RSVPs C5Alive.org, facebook.com/C5Alive, House, and what it means to be be made by March 12. The cost of $25 March 12. Space is limited. Go to and inquiries can be sent to or call 785-640-6399. assertive, yet compassionate. State legis - includes continental breakfast, Penny’s ks.cwfa.org for more information.

inside the shelterhouse and in the gym. Ladies Prayer Prayer Breakfast Scheduled This year, even more churches, non-profit Indiana Avenue Church of Christ Shawna Watkins, from Twin City Church organizations, schools and local business - Women’s Ministry will present the Ladies of Christ, Texarkana, Tx. es are expected to enter floats and march - Prayer Breakfast 2018 on Saturday, March Tickets are $7.00 and can be obtained ing bands, etc., in the parade, as well as set 17, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at Lake by calling 785-266-7788 or emailing up activity booths at the fun fair. Shawnee Event Center, 2025 SW Croco [email protected]. For more infor - The Family Fun Fair will consist of Rd., Topeka, Ks. mation contact Reola Stewart at 785-506- activities geared toward children and The featured Guest Speaker will be 4755 or [email protected] families, as well as a health & fitness fair inside Garfield Gymnasium, vendor Bath Innovations exhibits, and more. Live performers will be on hand all day, such as jazz bands, WALK -IN BA THTUBS ship offshoot of the Capital City Christian dance troupes, praise bands, solo artists, &REMODELING EASTERFEST Chamber of Commerce (C5). continued from page 1 The Easter Parade will begin CCAALLL L TOODDA A YY ed last year to watch the parade, visit the at 10 a.m. on North Kansas for a Fun Fair, listen to live music, visit over 70 Avenue at the railroad tracks in for aFRFEE REE vendor booths and take part in the Big the NOTO Arts District and pro - “n“no o hhiigghh prreessssuurer”e” Egg Hunt or other activities. ceed to Garfield Park. This will eessttiimaattee. . Each year, dozens of churches, busi - be followed by the Big Egg Hunt nesses and non-profit organizations take in the Garfield Park playground 991133--9912--1177550 0 part in the parade, and dozens more set area, which is put on by First up vendor booths and kids' games as part Southern Baptist Church. The of the family fun fair. There have been lots church youth spend several of floats with a variety of themes, and all weeks on Wednesday evenings shapes and sizes of filling other vehicles, as about 4000 plastic street entertainers and more. well as walking eggs for the event. Sponsors are needed for the Vendor entries such as From 10 a.m. to Market, Entertainment Stage, Food schools, military 3 p.m., vendor Court and Health Fair. Volunteers are groups, marching booths, food trucks also needed to help with the entire bands and more. and kid's activities event. The event is coordi - will be happening For more information, visit nated by C5Alive, a all over Garfield www.TopekaEasterParade.com, email Christian leader - Park, as well as [email protected] or call 640-6399.

TRM Ministries NET Reach Transitions To Next Phase NET Reach, the neighborhood division rations have been developed and tims have increased in our community of the Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries improvements have been made in the lives and throughout Kansas, TRM Ministries established in 2013, will transition into the of many families. As Net Reach transi - is committed to help those living in gen - next phase of neighborhood stabilization. tions out of Hi-Crest, the faith communi - erational poverty and assisting the vulner - After 4 ½ years operating in the Hi-Crest ty will step in to continue the progress able population of trafficked victims. As West neighborhood in an effort to under - toward neighborhood stabilization. a result, TRM NET Reach will be aligning stand the systemic causes of poverty and TRM Ministries has learned that with Restore Hope, the human trafficking homelessness, TRM Ministries has poverty is one of several contributing fac - division of TRM Ministries to become a learned a number of valuable lessons con - tors that often produce vulnerabilities bridge between those suffering from cerning the challenges and vulnerabilities leaving victims as targets for human traf - poverty to those who can help them that our neighbors face. Positive collabo - ficking. As the number of trafficked vic - toward restoration. 4 • March 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Museum of the Bible attendance ‘above expectations’ BILLY GRAHAM Each day, Cary Summers roams the continued from page 1 eight floors of the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., talking to visitors and evident through six decades of min - istry. discovering what they like best about the Rev. Graham shared the gospel of Jesus massive new facility. And most don’t even know he’s the Christ to nearly 215 million people in live museum’s president. audiences in more than 185 countries and Summers had retired from president territories. and CEO of Herschend Family Hundreds of millions more have been reached through radio, television, film, Entertainment/Silver Dollar City PHOTO: Alan Karchmer, MOB Corporation but agreed in 2010 to help get books and the internet. Billy Graham gave his heart to Jesus the Museum of the Bible off the ground were represented.” Christ at 16. His profound conversion because of its unique eternal focus. Advice It’s not just Christians who are happened under the ministry of traveling from the late Bill Bright has served him attending. Visitors from all cultures evangelist Mordecai Ham. ing to hold a crusade in South Africa until speaking engagement, every opportunity well. and all religions are walking through Answering God’s call to the ministry, the meetings were integrated. with a president or a king or whoever, he “Bill encouraged me to build things that the doors, discovering how the Bible Despite sharp criticism from many in would always get the conversation right would attract people who would never go has changed the world. he was ordained in 1939 by a church in the religious community, Billy Graham around to the Gospel.” into a church or a synagogue,” Summers “We’ve had many Muslims come the Southern Baptist Convention. also took the message of salvation behind He was known as the pastor to the said of the founder of Campus Crusade for through and thoroughly enjoy it,” Four years later, he graduated from the “Iron Curtain” to communist eastern presidents, a friend of 11 commanders in Christ. “And I was intrigued with that Summers said. Wheaton College in Illinois, where he met idea.” Museum officials expect the lowest and married his wife, Ruth. Europe. chief, Democrats and Republicans alike. That is what happened at Silver Dollar months of the year for tourism will be “All I remember is going back home Billy Graham’s ministry partner Cliff President Jimmy Carter said, “He has City – an 1880s-style theme park that fea - December through February, with the and kneeling down that night and saying, reached out equally for opportunities to tures a gospel music festival alongside highest months during Spring and during Lord, if you’d let me spend the rest of my serve God, to all people.” mainstream attractions – and that’s what Summer. life with that man, I would consider it the “When he prays with you, you feel that he’s helping accomplish at the Museum of Officials already are noticing a few greatest privilege,” Ruth Graham once he is praying for you, not the president,” the Bible, which opened in November. trends, with a “tremendous amount of said. “And fortunately, I didn’t know what President Bill Clinton said. “Walking through the museum gives families” visiting, he said. I was praying. If I’d know what lay ahead, “The humble farmer’s son who helped me the opportunity to listen to people,” he “It’s become a great family hangout I wouldn’t have had the nerve to pray a change the world is a spiritual gift to all of said. “I get to learn a lot about what’s work - because of all of the emphasis we have put prayer like that.” us,” President George H.W. Bush said ing, what’s not working. I find that fasci - on younger people,” Summer said. Billy Graham gained his primary evan - with tears in his eyes. nating, really.” Attendance has been so high that the gelistic experience on radio, and then The evangelist helped change the Attendance has been “above expecta - museum has doubled the number of through Youth for Christ, an organization world, and the world noticed. Since 1955, tions,” he said. locations to eat in the museum,. founded to minister to young people and Billy Graham was listed a record 54 times, The $500 million, 430,000-square-foot Summers has been particularly encour - servicemen during World War II. by the Gallup organization, as one of the museum is the largest of its kind in the aged by the feedback received in the exit Following the war, Graham preached “10 most admired men in the world,” world and brings the Bible to life with cut - surveys that are conducted by a third party. throughout the United States and Europe. including 48 times consecutively – more ting-edge technology that few museums “The number one word that is popping His ministry with Youth for Christ opened Barrows said, “They had packed the mate - than any other person in history. enjoy. It has 12 theaters, 93 projectors, 250 up – the number one-word description of doors for a series of interdenominational rials in little cellophane bags with a pencil But in spite of the acclaim, Billy computers and 384 monitors. Each visitor how the museum makes you feel -- is the city-wide campaigns in the late 40s. and a decision card and a Gospel so that Graham walked in humility, a life yielded to the museum also receives a hand-held word ‘hope,’” he said. Graham’s Los Angeles Crusade in 1949 they would have the Scriptures, and we to Christ. He made this clear at the dedi - tablet known as a “Digital Guide,” which It seems the museum is changing peo - brought international recognition. just passed them out. We threw them out cation of his library. gives guests a one-of-a kind personalized ples’ perceptions of the Good Book for the Originally scheduled for three weeks, the to the people, and they were reaching up “My whole life has been to please the tour. The Digital Guide has age levels for better. meetings were extended to more than and grabbing them. They were so hungry LORD and to honor Jesus, not to see me, adults, teens and children. “The Bible is blamed for everything eight weeks. to hear the Word and to receive it.” not to think of me,” Graham said. The museum examines the history of under the sun,” he said. “But it’s the misuse “In the city of Los Angeles, the largest He even went into North Korea, one of During his 1957 New York City the Bible, looking not only at its develop - of the Bible that has created those prob - tent ever erected for a revival meeting is the world’s most secretive regimes to talk Crusade, Graham preached what became ment but also its impact on the world. The lems. If you do realize that, then you say, now complete,” the news media reported about Christ with its leader, the late Kim Il his signature Gospel invitation, “You come facility has no entrance fee, although there ‘Maybe there is hope.” at the time. Sung. now, quickly. While every head is bowed in is a suggested donation of $15 for adults Learn more at www.museumofthe - The tent seated 6,500 people, and sev - Evangelist Luis Palau said, “Billy prayer and the choir sings softly ‘Just As I and $10 for children 12 and under. bible.org. eral thousand more stood around the Graham really opened up more countries Am.’ Hundreds are already coming from “People are coming from all over the sides. Graham’s team established prayer to the Gospel, inspired more young everywhere, you come with them.” world,” Summers said. “Just during our Michael Foust is an award-winning chains throughout the city to intercede preachers to have faith to believe that Turning to the camera, he offered the grand opening week, I know there freelance writer and father of four children. for the crusade. One prayer warrior, nations could be opened up, has given Gospel to viewers at home as well, saying, were at least 40-plus countries that He blogs at www.michaelfoust.com. known as Mrs. Edwards, felt a supernatu - credibility to Biblical Christianity like no “You out there tonight can give your life ral compulsion to call the legendary one except maybe the Apostle Paul in his - to Christ. Just bow your head and say yes newspaper publisher William Randolph tory.” to Christ right now.” Hearst and tell him about Billy Graham. Like the apostle Paul, Billy Graham was "Some day you will read or hear that From that call, Hearst issued the now not ashamed to share the Gospel with Billy Graham is dead. Don't you believe a famous command, “puff Graham,” which people in power. word of it,” Graham once said. “I shall be means highly promote this man. Franklin Graham said, “He has stayed more alive than I am now. I will just have The Los Angeles crusade became front focused on telling men and women about changed my address. I will have gone into page news. That led to overflow crowds Jesus Christ. His ministry, his life, every the presence of God." and extended runs for many of the cru - sades that followed. One in London lasted 12 weeks, and a crusade in New York City ran for 16 weeks. “Now I’m going to ask you to get up out of your seat, hundreds of you, men, women, young people,” Graham preached in his powerful, familiar voice in that New York outreach. Even gang members turned in their weapons at the New York crusade. Billy Graham was not afraid to con - front the evils of society. He joined with Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. to battle racism. “Don’t ever say it’s a white man’s reli - gion or a black man’s religion,” he said. “Christ belongs to all people. He belongs to the whole world.” Graham also took on apartheid, refus - Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______March 2018 • 5 Jen puts you on pretty solid financial ground. At this point, once you’ve saved Dear Jen, up the cash, it’s okay to take a vacation or Everyone likes having fun, and there’s buy a reasonably-priced toy. But don’t nothing wrong with spending some cash have so much fun that you forget about if you can afford it. I just want people to the other Baby Steps. Baby Step 4 means make sure they have their finances in putting 15 percent of your income into order first. Business issues and family pre-tax retirement plans, like mutual DAVE I recommend completing the first Dear Dave, weeks ago. She began a training course funds and Roth IRAs. Don’t neglect sav - three Baby Steps before you run out and My father-in-law started a business as an for a new job last week, and I’ve been RAMSEY ing for college if you have kids. That’s Financial author, buy a bunch of toys. Just to review, Baby LLC few years ago. He named all his interviewing. We cashed in an annuity Baby Step 5. Baby Steps 6 and 7 are pay - Step 1 is saving $1,000 for a starter emer - daughters owners, with him owning the the other day because things have been radio host, television ing off the house early, and building gency fund. Baby Step 2 is where you pay majority share. The business failed, and tight, and we were wondering if we personality, and wealth and giving like never before. off all debt — except for your home — now he is being sued by creditors. He should use it to help continue paying motivational speaker Remember, there are only three using the debt snowball method. In Baby told the family these creditors can’t come down debt, or simply live on it until things you can do with money — spend, Step 3, you go back and fully fund your after us and the other siblings, because he things get better. save, and give. You can do all three with - dave says emergency fund with enough cash to is the majority owner. Is this true, or Vernon out putting yourself in a bind by follow - cover three to six months of expenses. should we get a lawyer? ing my plan! Dear Vernon, to the market being wildly volatile, the Completing the first three Baby Steps Caleb —Dave You need to be honorable and pay your prices on commodities isn’t based on Dear Caleb, debts, but that may have to be put on actual production. It’s based largely on a Your wife is probably not in danger, hold for a while. Right now, it’s more supply and demand curve. If there’s a unless she signed paperwork making her important to have food in the house and shortage on one of them, the price liable for a loan or liable with a creditor. keep the heat on. shoots up. If she signed official, legal paperwork – If you haven’t done so already, contact For example, when you’re talking like if she went down to the bank and your creditors and explain the situation. about gold and silver, there’s more signed on a loan – then she’s liable. It’s Let them know you’ll make things right demand than supply when the economy that simple. That would make her, or any with them as soon as possible. I know is bad. In this kind of scenario, people are of her siblings who did this, co-makers this is a scary situation, especially around fearful and lots of them run to buy gold. on the loan. the holidays, so make sure you two pull This drives up the price to unrealistically Your wife, and any of her sisters, who together and keep the lines of communi - high levels. signed on trade accounts taking supplies cation wide open. A few extra hugs Again, the price on a commodity isn’t from a supplier and paying them could wouldn’t hurt, either. based on anything other than fear or also be liable. But they are not automati - The good news is it sounds like things greed, and a supply and demand curve. cally liable simply because they were list - may be looking up. Support your wife all The prices aren’t based on an actual pro - ed as minority owners in an LLC, or even you can in her new job, and make sure duction of income, like it is with stocks a sub-S corporation. If it were a general you continue looking for work, too. A lit - or real estate. I don’t buy commodities at partnership, there’s a possibility they tle extra money is better than none, so all, especially gold and silver. I don’t rec - could be liable. That’s one of the reasons take on something part-time while ommend you buy them, either. I hate general partnerships. I hate part - you’re looking for a permanent position. —Dave nerships in general, but I hate general —Dave partnerships, too! When can I have some fun? In other words, I think you’re okay. I No commodities! Dear Dave, would still advise speaking with an attor - Dear Dave, At what point can you spend, and have a ney, and giving him or her all the details Do you recommend having gold and sil - little fun, when you’re following the Baby of this situation, to be absolutely certain. ver as part of your investment portfolio? Steps plan? —Dave Don Be there for each other, and Dear Don, No, I do not. I also don’t recommend oil don’t give up! or corn futures. All of these are examples Dear Dave, of commodities, and the commodities My wife and I both lost our jobs a few market is extremely volatile. In addition

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“WBHy WillA GrahTam THEN SHALL I DO WITHH owJeveEr, indSecisiUon isS a d?ecis” ion. Making no decision for Christ, is making a (ANS) -- With all that surrounds the decision about Christ. And it’s one that has holiday from a worldly perspective, how - eternal consequences. ever, I find that many people simply miss If you have been putting off the decision the point of why we rejoice. Easter exists to follow Christ and make Him the Lord of MANAGING EDITOR because Jesus died for our sins and con - your life, now is the perfect time. Jesus’ quered the grave. We celebrate life at Easter, death and resurrection, which we celebrate Lee because death lost its sting with Christ’s tri - as Easter, paved the way for you. I encour - Hartman umphant resurrection. age you to receive that hope and accept [email protected] Sadly, so many of our family, friends Him as your Savior today! and neighbors enjoy Easter, but have never About Will Graham: Will is the third experienced the true meaning of it. They ASSISTANT EDITORS generation of Grahams to proclaim the may know of Jesus and what He accom - Gospel of Jesus Christ under the banner of plished on the cross, but they can’t or won’t Nick Hartman the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association make a decision about Him as their Savior. (BGEA). He also serves as vice president of Dwight Widaman In the Bible, we see a man who will for - Pilate investigated Jesus and came to the gesture, he washed his hands and pro - the BGEA, and as executive director of the ever be linked to what we call Easter. He conclusion that He was innocent, finding claimed the guilt for Christ’s death on the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS talked to Jesus directly, he evaluated him, that He had committed no crime. Pilate crowd instead. in Asheville, N.C. He is the son of Franklin, and yet he too couldn’t bring himself to realized that the only reason Jesus was on My friends, Pilate had a decision to and grandson of Billy Graham. make a decision about what to do with trial was the envy and hatred of the reli - make. He knew the truth, but he couldn’t Lee Hartman Christ. gious leaders, but he rejected that truth. take a stand one way or the other. Instead, 785-640-6399; [email protected] His name was Pontius Pilate, and Third, Pilate gave in to pressure. he asked a question: “What then shall I do Matthew 27:11-25 tells us a lot about this Though he heard the claims of Christ and with Jesus who is called Christ?” (Matthew Darcy Childs 785-249-6203 Roman Governor who oversaw the trial of knew He had done nothing wrong, Pilate 27:22, NKJV) [email protected] Jesus. was compelled to sentence an innocent That’s the question that so many today, First, Pilate rejected Jesus’ own confes - man to death because of the influence of perhaps even you, have a hard time sion of who He was: the Christ, the Savior. the crowd. answering. In far too many situations, peo - NEWS & FEATURES Pilate asked the question and heard the Finally, Pilate tried to cleanse himself ple know the truth but – like Pilate – they Jessica Hosman, Carolyn Cogswell, John truth (straight from the mouth of the Son from the death of Jesus. 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Why Doesn’t God Intervene to Prevent ECruvz ouit lth?ere, anBd keeep thcema fromu dosing e reWquires tehat wMe be ablea to cthotose nor t to do by TOM GILSON | stream.org any evil they planned to do? right. Or even to do wrong. If by God’s I lost two first cousins to senseless, brutal I don’t think so. Not at all. In a world like design we could only “choose” to do good, violence. Years later the memory of their that, we wouldn’t make any difference. We then doing good wouldn’t actually be our deaths still brings me anger and grief. God wouldn’t matter. decision. A “choice” between just one didn’t save them. He didn’t prevent the God made us so our choices matter. He option is nonsense; it isn’t a choice at all. Parkland shootings. He didn’t stop the designed us to change the lives of others. Where there is choice there can be pain; shooters in Las Vegas, San Bernardino, He created us to make a difference in the it’s an unavoidable part of the package. I Sandy Hook … or any of the other mil - world. That’s a crucial part of being understand that. I don’t want to be insen - lions of atrocities this world has suffered. human. God made us so we can choose to sitive to the Parkland victims, to their fam - Why not? Why doesn’t God intervene? be Ransom on Perelandra. But that means ilies, or to any of the rest of us who have C.S. Lewis has an answer. This time it isn’t suffered deeply. As I said, I’ve lost two peo - in one of his essays, but in his short science When God sends ple I loved to violence, too. fiction novel Perelandra. It’s the second of But would I want to live in a world his “space trilogy.” The trilogy begins with help, He doesn’t where my cousins still lived, but their Out of the Silent Planet and ends with That often do it by a moral decisions weren’t decisions after all; Hideous Strength. sent help. He himself is the help God has that answer doesn’t always work. And once where their “choices” had no substantial Perelandra is the “real” name for the sent. So in a marvelous — and surprising again, Perelandra provides the clue we miracle. Usually He effect on anything, and neither did mine or planet Venus, which is quite habitable. (I — scene which I won’t spoil for you, he need. sends a human being. anyone else’s? No, I’d rather live where our have to reveal some spoilers here, but you’ll takes Weston out for keeps. The couple are Suppose God had destroyed Weston decisions, whether good or evil, make a still want to read the book for its stunning rescued from repeating the horrific mis - with a bolt of lightning. What difference real difference. I’d rather live where it mat - imagery.) take Adam and Eve made. would Ransom have made? What good we can also choose to be Weston. For if we ters to be human. Elwin Ransom, a British professor, lands Lewis knew that when God sends help, would he have accomplished? He’d have couldn’t make the evil choice to be Weston If the evil of Parkland can happen, so there and meets a man and a woman who He doesn’t often do it by a miracle. Usually been nothing more than an observer. — if God always stopped us from doing can the real good of preventing the next have just been created by God. They’re He sends a human being. The principle revealed on Perelandra that — we couldn’t make a genuine choice crime, the next broken marriage, the next innocent and undefiled, as Adam and Eve Christianity, though a religion of grace, applies on Earth. Suppose God let people to be Ransom either. aborted child, the next hungry or thirsty once were in Eden. God has given them is expressed in people doing the right do good when they chose to do good, but In His wisdom and love, God gave us family. So let’s go make a difference. perfect freedom to do as they please, with thing. Just this morning, driving home when they didn’t, He stepped in to stop the ability to choose to do right, which Because we matter. just one restriction — just as Adam and from a breakfast appointment twenty min - them Himself? How long would it take for Eve had freedom, too, with just one prohi - utes south of here, I passed three hospitals good people to ask themselves: What’s the bition. founded by churches. One of them is actu - point of doing good? I don’t have to step Ransom is a believer in Jesus Christ, ally named “Christ Hospital.” This is typical up. God’s going to handle it. He always unlike Edward Weston, another professor of cities across America. So here we have does. It always works out just the same in First Time in Kansas! who lands there shortly after him. Weston part of the answer to our question: God the end. dives straight into tempting the does intervene — through us. Who would bother doing good, if God Perelandrans into disobedience. Day after Christians have been doing good, solv - always did it for us? Who would be brave, if National Right to Life Convention day, interminably, annoyingly, frustrating - ing problems, meeting needs since the bravery had no effect? Who would give, if ly, he urges them to do the wrong thing. beginning. So do others. Christian or not, our gifts only substituted for what God was Day after day Ransom prays they’ll stand though, people are inconsistent. Too often planning to do without us? strong. we shirk their moral duties, or simply miss our chance to help. Evil happens as a tragic It’s Because We Matter “Why Don’t You Send Help?!” result. But who cares if our choices didn’t mat - The Perelandran woman begins think - ter? Wouldn’t the world be a better place if ing about giving in. Ransom is frantic. He What About the Times When God didn’t leave so much up to us? We fail. can’t stand the thought of Perelandra and Help Doesn’t Come? We sin. We don’t do what we should. its people spoiled through sin. His prayers So we can’t be content with the answer Sometimes we do what we know we turn to pleading: “Oh, God! Why don’t You we’ve arrived at so far, that God works shouldn’t. Wouldn’t the world be a better send help?!” And then he realizes God has through people. We also have to ask why place if God would just stop every Nikolas Ambassador for Int'l Religious Freedom Sam Brownback: Advancing Religious Liberty Is 'America's Most Noble Effort' gious freedom. It's a byproduct, a fruit of by Brandon Showalter | CP more security and peace. It's in all the data, June 28-30 • Overland Park Vice President Mike Pence swore in and now we need to spread it to all the Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback as the new world." Ambassador-at-Large for International The new ambassador expressed confi - Who will speak for the little ones? Religious Freedom last month, a key State dence that with the backing of the Trump Department post that advocates for perse - administration the Islamic State's atrocities Inform and Invite cuted religious minority groups world - against religious minorities in the Middles others. wide. East will cease. In remarks before administering the "We will see the expansion of religious Pray for God’s grace oath, the vice president praised Brownback liberty around the world. Mark my words. and presence. for his three decades of public service, and This is going to happen. We will get it referenced their close friendship while who were beheaded on a beach in Libya. done," he told the crowd to enthusiastic Attend the serving in Congress and as state governors The right to determine the destiny of one's applause. most important at the same time. own soul is a freedom Americans cherish "So as a son of the prairie, I humbly "In all the years I've known him, I've and it's a freedom worth fighting for on the accept this high role for our nation. May Pro-Life event in the never ceased to be encouraged or inspired world stage, he said. God bless this cause," Brownback conclud - nation. by his example, his faith, his unwavering Religious liberty for everyone is one of ed. I belief in the goodness of the American America's most "noble efforts," Brownback In addition to his wife and three of his National Speakers people and his dedication and commit - said, and "perhaps, and in my opinion it is, children, guests attending Brownback's & Experts ment to fight for what's right. It's all those the greatest of our efforts and the greatest ceremony included his predecessor, David I 60+ workshops qualities I know that made this decision an of our causes." Saperstein, and Federal Communications I easy one for President Donald Trump," Religious freedom is a "foundational Commission head Ajit Pai, who once 5 General Sessions Pence said. human right," he said, "and its establish - worked for Brownback when the Kansas Total for all 3 days: In brief remarks after taking the oath, ment is foundational for a nation to pros - governor was a U.S. Senator. Also present Teens $50, College $65, Brownback noted that never before has per and move forward in freedom." was former Congressman Frank Wolf, a Adults $120 there been so much religious persecution Americans believe in this and "we will fight passionate advocate for religious freedom Prayer Breakfast & Banquet Extra in the world, highlighting the plight of the for it," he added. and human rights, after whom the Rohingya people in refugee camps in "If you want more security and less ter - revamped International Religious Call 913-642-5433 • NRLconvention.com Myanmar, and the 21 Coptic Christians rorism in your country, have more reli - Freedom Act of 2016 is named. 8 • March 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

The Easter Story by linda sue pochodzay EASTER EVENT SCHEDULE What an awfully sad day it had been if he could have the body of Jesus so he Mary and some other women had for the friends of Jesus! They had stood could bury Him. When Pilate agreed, decided to get up very early in the morn - watching sorrowfully, as Jesus hung on Joseph and Nicodemus (another friend) ing and go to visit the tomb where Jesus the cross dying. They didn't fully under - carefully wrapped Jesus' body in clean was placed. While walking down the STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND MENTAL ILLNESS – Mar. 4 & 11, 5:30pm, First stand why it had to happen. cloths. Then they took Him to a tomb to road, they were discussing how they were Presbyterian Church, 817 Harrison St. Classes based on the art of Mary They believed that Jesus was the Son of bury Him. going to get inside the tomb. They had Button associating these two topics. For info: 233-9601 or fpctopeka.org God, and they remembered how He had The next day, the Pharisees started brought along some spices and perfume healed the sick and made blind people thinking about Jesus. They were the peo - that they wanted to place on Jesus' body. Urish. see. They remembered how He had fed ple that had wanted to kill Jesus. They They knew the huge stone had been thousands of people with just a few loaves remembered how He had taught them, placed in the doorway and they had no EASTER EGG HUNT & ACTIVITIES – Mar. 24, 2-3pm, Crestview United of bread and fish. They even remembered saying that He would rise again after three idea how they were going to move it. Methodist Church, 2245 SW Eveningside Dr. how He had caused dead people to come days. They were worried that it might be What a SURPRISE they found when back to life. He was such a good, kind true! They also thought that Jesus' disci - they reached the tomb! The stone had EASTER EGG HUNT – Mar. 28, 5:30-7pm, Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries, man; why did He have to die? ples would remember and might try to already been moved! And . . . there was an 600 N Kansas Ave. Just before the sun was beginning to steal the body from the tomb just so they ANGEL sitting on the stone! The women could say that Jesus rose again. They went were quite afraid, but the angel spoke MOONLIGHT EGG HUNT – Mar. 29, 8-9pm, Shawnee North Nature Trail and to Pilate, suggesting that the tomb be gently to them: closed up with a huge stone and that "Don't be afraid. I know that you have Fitness Loop Trail, 300 NE 43rd St. $10 pre-registration required. For info: guards be placed all around the tomb. come to see Jesus. He is not here; for he is 251-6800 Just before daylight the next day, the risen just as he said. Come inside and see most amazing thing happened! There the place where he lay." MAUNDY THURSDAY SEDER MEAL – Mar. 29, 6-7pm. Crestview United was a GREAT EARTHQUAKE! An The women went inside the tomb and Methodist Church, 2245 SW Eveningside Dr. ANGEL from the Lord came down from found it empty, just as the angel had told heaven, moved the gigantic stone away them. GOOD FRIDAY DINNER – Mar. 30, 5-8pm. Mission Hill, 7627 SW 17th St. from the door of the tomb and sat on it. Please bring a main dish and side dish or dessert to share. sink into the west, Joseph, one of Jesus' The guards began to shake with fear! friends, noticed that Jesus was no longer They fell down to the ground as if they breathing. He hurriedly went to ask Pilate were dead! GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP – Mar. 30, 6-7pm. Crestview United Methodist Church, 2245 SW Eveningside Dr.

5th ANNUAL EASTERFEST: TOPEKA EASTER PARADE & FUN FAIR – Mar. 31, 10am-3pm, North Kansas Avenue & Garfield Park. Topeka’s annual Easter Parade will begin at 10am at the tracks in NOTO and proceed north on Kansas Avenue to Garfield Park. Egg Hunt begins right after the parade at the playground in Garfield Park. Food Trucks will be on hand and the Family The angel spoke to the women one Fun Fair will be 10-3 in Garfield Park, in the Shelter House & in the Gym, more time: "Go quickly and tell the other disciples including vendor booths, children’s games, food, facepainting, pony rides, that Jesus has risen from the dead; and he laser tag, bubble soccer and more. Win bicycles at the Football Toss at 2pm. is going into Galilee where you will see Cake Walk at noon and 1pm. Bands, gymnastics, ballet and other entertain - him." ment will be on hand. For info: [email protected] or 640-6399.

The women did just as the angel had EASTER WORSHIP – Apr. 1, 7-12. Crestview United Methodist Church, 2245 told them. They ran quickly from the SW Eveningside Dr. 7am sunrise service with light breakfast following; tomb, with fear and great joy, to tell the 8:30am worship; 9:40am Sunday school; 10:50am worship. good news to the other disciples. But . . . when the women found Peter and their other friends and tried to tell them the EASTER BREAKFAST & SERVICE – Apr. 1, 8:30am: breakfast; 9:30am: service. good news, . . . no one believed them! Lakeview Church of the Nazarene, 2835 SE Croco Rd. For info: 266-3247 When the women persisted, Peter decided that he needed to find out for EASTER BREAKFAST – Apr. 1, 8:30am. Worship at 10a. Rolling Hills Christian himself. Church, 4530 NW Hiawatha Place. For info: 286-0601 He ran all the way to the tomb. He went inside. He saw the cloths that had been wrapped around Jesus, but the body was empty tomb. the wonderful time they had talking with not there. As they continued their journey, they Jesus down the road, and they just could - invited the man to come in with them n't help talking about his strange disap - and have dinner. When they sat down to pearance. They got up from their meal eat their meal, the man picked up a loaf and returned to Jerusalem where they of bread and broke it in pieces. Then he told all the other disciples the good news prayed for the meal and gave the bread to that Jesus REALLY DID raise from the the men. At that very moment they real - dead and had talked with them. ized that the man was JESUS! They had As they were talking, Jesus again appeared to them. They were afraid and thought they were seeing a ghost, but Jesus told them not to be afraid. He wondered if it could possibly be He showed them His hands and feet true. Did Jesus really raise from the dead? where He had been nailed to the cross, Was Jesus really alive? so they would believe that it was really Two of Jesus' other friends were going Him. on a journey to a village called Emmaus. When they saw the nail holes in His As they walked and talked, they discussed hands and feet, they finally believed all the things that had happened over the that Jesus had risen from the dead, just past few days. A man came along and been talking to Jesus the whole time and like He said He would. They were joined the group. He walked along with didn't even know it! soooo happy and joyful to have their them and wanted to join their discussion. Then . . . ANOTHER strange thing friend with them again. They were Cleopas began telling the man about how happened. As soon as they realized who it soooo excited that they had to tell Jesus was crucified on the cross. They really was that sat at the table with them . EVERYBODY the good news that talked about how the women found the . . Jesus disappeared! They talked about JESUS IS ALIVE! Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______March 2018 • 9 6 ways to save Easter by Christa A. Banister dar, how can we give the day – and all it ing all those unneeded gems you found signifies for mankind – its proper due? during your routine spring cleaning to According to the New Oxford Well, we got to thinking about just that a local shelter. Maybe it’s even supply - American Dictionary, Easter is “the with six ways to make this Easter mem - ing all the ingredients for a great Easter most important – and oldest – festival orable. Who knows? You may even find meal to a nearby food pantry. But of the Christian Church, celebrating a few new traditions for future Easter whatever it is, it’s always great to give. the resurrection of Jesus Christ.” celebrations, too. Now I don’t know about you, but SWITCH IT UP WATCH THIS Easter sure doesn’t feel that way in the One of the best ways of experiencing Instead of the usual movie night are popular selections for Easter Sunday ol’ celebration department. If anything, the redemption story anew is simply with family and friends, watch some - CELEBRATE NEW LIFE morning services. And while it’s easy to Christmas still gets much, much higher switching up your Bible translation. If thing engaging that tells the story. As a symbol of the new life we expe - merely sing the familiar words without billing. Depending on someone’s level you’re a devout NIV reader, why not try There are severl movies on the big rience in knowing Christ and experi - giving them much thought, consider of enthusiasm (and trust me, I start The Message? Or the New King James screen this month including Son of encing His redemption, why not give examining the lyrics again. Simply cranking up the holiday tunes earlier version? When the words don’t feel so God and Heaven is For Rea, l but don’t your Mom (or another favorite female reading (or listening to) these words than most, too), we may even celebrate familiar, it’s possible to discover new forget the DVD player. Check our list of relative) something simple like a lily? can’t help but make you excited about an entire month in advance of the insights you may have missed the first movies perfect for easter at Or plant your favorite flowers in your the sacrifice Jesus made for everyone. Christmas day. But Easter? Well, some - few times around. Plus, since the story www.metrovoicenews.com. own yard for a yearly reminder? And if For more mediations on Easter, check times I’m not even sure when it is – is featured in all four gospels, it’s also you don’t have a green thumb, you can out www.easterincyberspace.com. March or April, beginning or end of interesting to get Matthew, Mark, Luke LET ART TELL THE STORY buy a new outfit instead since that also the month. Then there’s Lent. It seems and John’s different perspectives. Surprisingly enough, the Passion of is a tradition that celebrates the new life like a meaningful activity, but my Christ is one of the most-portrayed we have in Christ. Whatever you choose to do, it’s an church simply ignores it while deeply GIVE A LITTLE BIT subjects of Western artists. If you live in opportunity to reclaim Easter. Let’s take back this special day and the week - committed Christians I know make it Instead of just focusing on your a city with a local art museum, consid - LISTEN TO THE WORDS end in which it falls. We’ve just about central to their remembrance of the individual family gathering, make ering visiting with a friend or family Some hymns like Charles Wesley’s lost Christmas in all the clamor. Let’s risen Christ. Easter a time for reaching out. Maybe members and see the story vividly por - “Come Let Us With Our Lord Arise” not let that happen to the most holy of So if Easter is considered the most it’s bringing an Easter basket full of trayed through simple and intricate and “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” or holidays–Easter. important event on a believer’s calen - goodies to an elderly person. Or donat - brushstrokes. even Bill Gaither’s “Because He Lives”

EASTER someness of the cross, illustrates the cross, a hard-hearted man can become YOU. His victory can be yours. severity of our wrongs. In the courtroom loving and forgiving. Through the cross, Listen to Clint Decker's radio broad - continued from page 1 of God, our failings required the penalty a bitter woman can become kind and A prayer for you to pray – God in cast, The Unbreakable Truth, at 2:50am & and political figures that sentenced Jesus of spiritual and eternal death. However, compassionate. Through the cross, a heaven, I can see the darkness of my heart. 10:50am on Upper Room Radio, KFGB to death was ugly. The tearing apart of in the greatest display of sacrificial love, divided nation can become one. I do not have it all together. I am broken. Jesus’ flesh was bloody and ugly. Jesus Jesus suffered and died in our place. He And what guarantees these things? I need the work of the cross in my life. Oh 97.7FM, Topeka's local Christian radio being hung on two pieces of wood by took our sin and penalty upon Himself, The resurrection of Jesus. Three days God, save me! Rescue me! Give me a new station. He can be reached at being nailed to it through his hands and so we wouldn’t have to. after He died, He rose again. heart and a new life today. In Jesus’ name. [email protected] feet, was inhumane and ugly. The grue - That is the hope of Easter. Through the Therefore, because He lives, so-can- Amen. 10 • March 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

Benedictine College Honors 50th Just a with the Anniversary of “Humanae Vitae” Minute (The Sentinel) To those abortion and dismayed lib - not paying attention, it may erals like Jessiman. “Sadly.” Howdy partner. There is a say - either. You have great Godly worth not seem newsworthy that a he claims, “there can be little ing that goes, “Life is hard and and value. You might not see it or feel Catholic college would doubt that Humanae Vitae honor a papal encyclical, but was a disaster for the west - then you die.” Each of us will face it now, but that just tells me that you Humanae Vitae is no ordi - ern Church.” the finality of death. But the real aren’t looking in the right direction. nary encyclical, and Today, most Catholic uni - question is how are you living your God has a plan for your life. Let Him Benedictine is no ordinary versities have few qualms life now? You have three choices: show it to you! Catholic college. hosting shows like “The give in, give up or give it all you c. The final answer is the best Benedictine’s 7h Annual Vagina Monologues” but got. answer! Give it all you got! This is Symposium on Advancing would shudder at the a. First, you can give in. Give in to the only way to truly live your life! the New Evangelization thought of hosting a sympo - the peer pressures that others apply to Using the Bible for direction, you can takes place March 23 and March 24 on second Vatican Council that ended five sium on Humanae Vitae. This is what you. By doing that, you just become live your life to the fullest! By living the Benedictine campus in Atchison. years before the encyclical, captures the makes Benedictine’s decision so bold. a drone to fulfill someone else’s life. this way, you won’t have any regrets. The subject this year is “Humanae liberal enthusiasm for that period: One of the speakers, Dr. Janet Smith, Living that way is not living at all. Far So, go ahead, give it all you got! Vitae 50 Years Later: A Call to Self “What a change it was to be! The whole makes a strong case for the encyclical. too many folks are just being robotic Gift.” church, certainly in western Europe, “The Pope first noted that the wide - in their life. Be Encouraged, The symposium is open to the pub - moved from initial bewilderment spread use of contraception would b. Secondly, you can give up. Scott Perkins lic. through joyful elation to a tremendous ‘lead to conjugal infidelity and the gen - Throwing in the towel isn’t good The Country Parson When Pope Paul Vi issued Humanae feeling of enthusiasm and mutual eral lowering of morality.'” she writes. Vitae in 1968, liberals in and outside of love.” “That there has been a widespread the church had high expectations. “Into the center of this,” Jessiman decline in morality, especially sexual After a decade of sweeping change, continues, “and almost completely out morality, in the last 25 years, is very What Are Volunteers Worth? they expected more change still on the of the blue came Humanae Vitae.” The difficult to deny. The increase in the Early in 2017, people we feed, care for and shelter here. subject of human sexuality. encyclical affirmed the Church’s posi - number of divorces, abortion, out-of- Barry Feaker chal - Here are just a few: Dr. Ian Jessiman, who attended the tion against artificial birth control and wedlock pregnancies, and venereal dis - lenged our employee eases should convince any skeptic that teams with the goal The Children’s Palace became opera - sexual morality is not the strong suit of to be the best rescue tional on July 24, 2017. Those kids ate our age.” mission in the coun - 2,399 meals and 2,648 snacks More topically still, Smith notes,” try. We worked hard • 586,574 meals were served and dis - Paul VI also argued that ‘the man’ will and opportunities to tributed into the community last year — lose respect for ‘the woman’ and “no up more than 44,800 meals in 2016 longer (care) for her physical and psy - serve the homeless • 4022 people were served during chological equilibrium’ and will come and hungry are growing. Many of the to “the point of considering her as a guests we serve are hungry for much more Christmas. They were given 11,685 gifts. mere instrument of selfish enjoyment than a good meal — they long to under - 615 people joined us to celebrate with a and no longer as his respected and stand and experience the peace, love and meal on Christmas Day — the most ever beloved companion.” A few months hope that comes from knowing Jesus. • Volunteers worked 55,029 hours in 2017–up almost 2500 hours from 2016 into the Harvey Weinstein era, this Every day we see God’s hand of pro - • The Restore Hope team intervened in argument would be hard to deny even vision and protection, along with your the lives of 131 different people — up from at Georgetown or Notre Dame. generous support, keeping these doors 92 people in 2016 and 45 people in 2015. The symposium is open to the pub - open. This organization began nearly 65 • 96,648 total nights of shelter were lic. To register go to https://bene - years ago with volunteers offering cof - provided — up more than 5,440 nights in dictinecollege.formstack.com/forms/n fee, donuts and prayer. It continues 2016 ew_evangelization?ref=email-2018- today as a grassroots-supported non- 02-21 denominational ministry fueled by Without you, we can’t do this. Our prayer, volunteers and donors. Did you community needs your help — we need know that the value of volunteer time at your help. Please visit us at trmonline.org Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries for and click on the About button. Under 2017 was more than $1.2million? We are publications, you’ll find the March so grateful for each of you. It is hum - Newsletter. God bless you…. bling and encouraging to see the many Mark DeGroff ways you make a difference to so many Topeak Rescue Mission Ministries

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Park on the WEST side. Gym is right inside the doors. PENNY NANCE AT CWA KANSAS STATE CONFERENCE - March 15, Topeka. Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned SENIOR STRETCHING EXERCISES – each Mon., Wed., Women for America in Washington, D.C., will be the key Fri.; 9:30-10:15am, Seaman Community Church, 2036 note speaker. Meet & Greet and Continental Breakfast NW Taylor St. Enter on the east side of Fellowship Hall. FREE LISTINGS! E-mail your events to: [email protected]; mail to with Penny Nance and Legislators: 8-9am at Kansas No charge. 785-354-8777 or 785-213-6016 State Capitol Building. (Enter on 8th Street, go to the SAFE STREETS COALITION MEETING – First Wed. of the Metro Voice, P.O. 5724, Topeka, KS 66605; fax to 785-235-3340 or enter online at metrovoicenews.com 3rd-floor hall in front of the Old Supreme Court Room.) month, 11:45am-1pm. Great Overland Station. For info: $10 – call John at 246-0156. 1:30pm, Rolling Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW Impact 2018 Conference: 9:30am - 2pm at Topeka First 266-4606 or [email protected] CONCERTS Hiawatha Place (US Hwy 75 & NW 46th St.) 785-286- Church of the Nazarene, 1001 SW Buchanan. For info & LIBRARY’S LEARN & PLAY BUS - Every Tuesday 1-3pm, DEUX VOIX IN CONCERT – Mar. 15, 6pm, Aldersgate registration: ks.cwfa.org or 785-260-5659 cTOPEKA ACOUSTIC MaUSIC JAM - First Sat. ofl ea. month, eVillage, 7220 SW Asbnury. Deux Voix is a trumpedt and 0601 or [email protected] r Auburn Community Center. 3-5pm, Potwin Presbyterian Church (enter south door), organ duo based out of Houston, TX, that represents a SPIRITUAL PAUSE - Every Wed., 12-12:30pm, Carole EAT RIGHT FOR LIFE – Mar. 28. Salina Hilton Garden SENIORS NUTRITIONAL LUNCH – Weekdays, except hol - 400 S.W. Washburn: 286-0227 [email protected]. blend of a classic sound and contemporary repertoire. Chapel at Washburn Univ. Informal worship service. Inn, 3320 S 9th St. Salina, KS. Register by Mar. 26. idays, at noon at Auburn Civic Center, 1020 N. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtppmEWb THE BERRYTON PICKERS - First Sat. of ea. month, 7- WINTER JAM . March 16, 7:00 pm. Sprint Center, 1407 785-233-1844 Washington Street. Minimal cost per person. 9pm, Berryton Baptist Church. Bring snacks, have fun! Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64106. HARVESTER'S PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - every KANSAS PRAIRIE PICKERS – Fourth Sun. ea. Month, DEUX VOIX AT "ONSTAGE LIVE" ART SERIES – Mar. 17, second Sat., takes place at Christian Lord Ministries, 1pm, Auburn Commu-nity Center. Foot-stomping, hand- Washburn University. 2421 SE California. Call 266-4979. clapping tunes. Concessions available SKILLET IN CONCERT – Apr. 14, Kansas Expocentre. BINGO AT FAIRLAWN HEIGHTS ASSISTED LIVING - 3pm, WASHBURN JAZZ CONCERT – Mar. 8, 7:30pm, White also featuring For King & Country. Ticketmaster.com 1st Sat. of ea. month. Facilitator: Pastor Carole Concert Hall, 1700 SW College Ave. FIRST SATURDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET – First Saturday ELMONT OPRY – Mar. 9, 7pm; and 10, 1pm, Elmont of every month, 7:30-10am. Shawnee Heights United UMC, 6635 NW Church Ln. Featuring Penny St. John. SPECIAL CHURCH EVENTS Methodist Church. Free will offering. Doors open 90 minutes early for lunch or dinner. Tickets SENIOR FIT & FUN PROGRAM - every Mon., Wed., & Fri., FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Sundays at 10am sharp, at Oakland Church of the Nazarene: 900 block of NE Oakland, followed by church services at 10:45am with Pastor John Menkveld - which is in turn followed at noon by The Hope House FREE Community Food & Clothing Banks. FIRST WEDNESDAY WESLEY CAFE – First Wed., 6:15pm, Susanna Wesley UMC, 7433 SW 29th. A wor - ship service will follow at 7:00. 785-478-3697 or www.swumc.org/wesley-cafe-sign-up1.html CHILDREN’S ART WORKSHOP – Mar. 3, 10am. NET Reach Center, 455 SE Golf Park Blvd. Grades 2-6. Free. VOLUNTEER EVENT – Mar. 3, 12:30 and 3pm. Come TRINITY help package meals for starving children around the Communications world. For info: faithlutherantopeka.com Group STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND MENTAL ILLNESS – Mar. 4 & 11, 5:30pm, First Presbyterian Church, 817 Harrison St. Classes based on the art of Mary Button associating these two topics. For info: 233-9601 or fpctopeka.org ROLLING HILLS CONCERT – Mar. 4, 6pm, Rolling Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW Hiawatha Pl. An evening of encouragement, laughter, and smiles THIRD ANNUAL FOOD FIGHT – Mar. 4, 5pm. Rolling Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW Hiawatha Place. Competitors will sign up for Appetizers, Chili, Soup, or Dessert. Attendees vote on their favorites. Concert by And He Walks With Me follows dinner. For info: 286- 0601 or [email protected] SPRING THRIFT SALE – Mar. 9, 8:30-2 & Mar. 10, 8:30- resents 12. University Methodist Church, 1621 SW College Ave. ional P For info: 235-2331 ernat ive! ssion Int ully Al BISCUIT & GRAVY BREAKFAST – Mar. 10, 7-11am. Compa ve – F Seaman Community Church, 2036 NW Taylor. $5. For & Li info: 354-8777 ten Up MEN’S BREAKFAST – Mar. 17, 7-9am. Topeka Bible Ligh Church, 1135 SW College Ave. EDDIIAANN DARRIN CRAWFORD MINISTRIES – Mar. 22-24, 6pm. OOMME Love Fellowship Church, 2636 SE Minnesota St. $15. CC Bringing the Singers and Musicians Workshop/Concert. BELIEVE KANSAS CITY . March 23, 7:30 pm & March 24, 9:30 pm. Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W. 13th St., Kansas City, MO 64105. Special Speakers: Jeff Walling, Merci Neff, Kalied Dance Crew. 417-781-2273. SOLDIER TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT PANCAKE FEED – Mar. 24, 6am. North Topeka Sunrise Optimists, 720 NW 50th St. $5 all you can eat. Ken EASTER EGG HUNT & ACTIVITIES – Mar. 24, 2-3pm, Crestview UMC, 2245 SW Eveningside Dr. MAUNDY THURSDAY SEDER MEAL – Mar. 29, 6-7pm. Crestview UMC, 2245 SW Eveningside Dr. GOOD FRIDAY DINNER – Mar. 30, 5-8pm. Mission Hill, 7627 SW 17th St. Please bring a main dish and side dish or dessert to share. GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP – Mar. 30, 6-7pm. Crestview United Methodist Church, 2245 SW Eveningside Dr. DAVIS EASTER WORSHIP – Apr. 1, 7-12. Crestview United Methodist Church, 2245 SW Eveningside Dr. 7am sunrise service with light breakfast following; 8:30am worship; 9:40am Sunday school; 10:50am worship. EASTER BREAKFAST & SERVICE – Apr. 1, 8:30am: breakfast; 9:30am: service. Lakeview Church of the May 11 – Wichita Nazarene, 2835 SE Croco Rd. For info: 266-3247 EASTER BREAKFAST – Apr. 1, 8:30am. Worship at 10am. Rolling Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW Hiawatha Place. For info: 286-0601 May 12 – St. Joseph, MO . SEMINARS & CONFERENCES MEDICARE MONDAYS – First Mon. of ea. month, 1- TICKET INFO: 3pm. Topeka/Sh. Co. Public Library (Menninger Rm 206), 1515 SW 10th. 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Contact milk & sugar-free items for diabetics. 215- 0064. giveaway. For info: 267-6957 5th ANNUAL EASTERFEST: TOPEKA EASTER PARADE & reg.; 12:30 shotgun start, Lake Shawnee. Several Thomas Munker at 249-3054 for info. SHAWNEE SWINGERS SQUARE DANCE LESSONS - DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME - DST in Kansas will begin at FUN FAIR – Mar. 31, 10am-3pm, North Kansas Avenue sponsorship levels available. Lots of prizes! 232-8296 DEAF WORSHIP SERVICE – 3rd Sun., 3pm, Faith Wednesday's, 7pm, Croco Hall, 6115 SE Hwy 40, 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 11 & Garfield Park. Topeka’s annual Easter Parade will or topekayfc.org Lutheran Church, 17th & Gage. Also, every Sun. Tecumseh. Starting Sept. 20. Call 785-817-3071. DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF TYPE 2 ADULT DIA - begin at 10am at the tracks in NOTO and proceed 9:30am service is interpreted. COUNTRY AND BALLROOM DANCING - Thursdays 6- BETES – Mar. 12, Noon, McFarland’s Restaurant. north on Kansas Avenue to Garfield Park. Egg Hunt FAMILY EXPERIENCE (FX) – Every Sun., 6:01pm, 9pm. Croco Hall. Info: Edwina 379-9538 or 478-4760. Topeka Lions Club presentation by Nancy Saylor, RN begins right after the parade at the playground in MEETINGS & CLASSES Fairlawn Church of Nazarene, 730 Fairlawn Rd. A time Garfield Park. Food Trucks will be on hand and the C5Alive “POWER” LUNCHEON – Mar. 8, 11:30-1, SHEPHERDS CENTER LINE DANCING GROUP - meets TRAUMA INFORMED CARE TRAINING – Mar 12, of high intensity, action packed, skit mania, worship Family Fun Fair will be 10-3 in Garfield Park, in the check www.C5Alive.org for details music all centered around the word of God for 45 min - 2nd & 4th Thur, 2-4 at First UMC, 6th & Topeka. Park 5:30pm, Midland Care, 1112 SW 6th Ave. Registration Shelter House & in the Gym, including vendor booths, on the WEST side & use the WEST door. Immediately and info: 430-2152 or [email protected] • Cost: $10 for C5 members & first-time guests who utes. A free family worship event. For info: Emily Moore, children’s games, food, facepainting, pony rides, laser RSVP, $12 at the door 272-6322 or [email protected]. inside, turn left & walk the ramp to the library, then "FISH TALES FROM THE KAW " – Mar. 14, 12-1pm, tag, bubble soccer and more. Win bicycles at the left to elevator. Push [B] for fellowship hall. Great Overland Station. Ned Kehde - All About the Football Toss at 2pm. Cake Walk at noon and 1pm. • $15 for non-members & repeat guests. LADIES' SMALL GROUP – Every Sun., 6pm, Bethel SHEPHERDS CENTER HHHS WALKING GROUP - meets Kaw: A Speakers Series. (785) 232-5533 Bands, gymnastics, ballet and other entertainment will • Please RSVP to [email protected], so we know how Baptist Church, 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Studying the 2nd & 4th Thur, 9:30-11 at HHHS, 21st & be on hand. For info: [email protected] or 640-6399. much food is needed! book of Esther, using the DVD series "It's Tough Being 57TH ANNUAL KANSAS PRAYER BREAKFAST – Mar. a Woman" by Beth Moore. All welcome. 286-0467. Belle.Entrance for walkers is on WEST side. To walk a 14, 6am, Ramada Inn downtown. Guest speaker: Dan HOPE EMBRACED – Apr. 5, 6pm, Fellowship Bible Open to the public – Put POWER in your life with great shelter dog call Kelsey: 233-7325. Meers, with leaders in government, business, educa - Church/. Doors open at 5:30. Lifeline Childrens food, great speakers and great company! Invite a BOY'S TRAIL LIFE & AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS NOTO MARKET ON FIRST FRIDAYS – NOTO arts dis - tion and industry. $18 each or tables of 10 for $180. Services fundraiser features shared stories of adop - friend to join you! TROUPS - Every Mon. 6pm, Cornerstone Comm. Ch., trict. Arts, antiques, fine crafts, flea market Sponsored by Topeka Fellowship, Inc. For info and tion. [email protected] 7620 SW 21st. Faith-based scouting programs, age 5- SAVE THE DATE : Apr. 12, 11:30-1, C5 POWER 18. Register at cornerstonetopeka.com. 478-2929. SAVING DEATH ROW DOGS ADOPTION BOOTH - Every RSVP: [email protected] or 380-2901 WAKE UP WITH WASHBURN - Jennifer Graf Smith – Luncheon. Governor’s Rowhouse, 811 SW Buchanan. Sat., 11am - 2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker. Some CPLS KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP – Mar 16, 9am, Cair Apr. 5, 7:30am, Washburn University - Bradbury Featured Speaker: Gov. Jeff Colyer. TOPEKA MANKIND PROJECT – Mondays, 6:30pm, 2112 Thompson Alumni Center. Jennifer Graf Smith, is direc - SW Morningside Rd. Supports men in becoming their Sat. adoption booths are held at PetSmart, 2020 SW Paravel Latin School, 635 SW Clay. Info & registration: CONCERNED WOMEN FOR AMERICA MEETING - Join Westport Dr. Updates at savingdeathrowdogs.com 232-3878 or www.cpls.org tor of image and brands at Michelin Tire. $10 for best selves, including physical, mental & emotional members of Alumni Association; $13 non-members. other concerned individuals to pray and unite in action health & wellness. Open to any man. Brian Thomas: SLIDERDAYS – 12-1pm, Jayhawk Theatre, 720 SW CAPITOL CITY CARNAGE DEMOLITION DERBY – Mar. for Shawnee Co. and our Nation. For info about [email protected] or 785-727-9439 Jackson. Join us every third Saturday for Line 16, 7pm & 17, 10am & 7pm. Kansas Expocentre. GARAGE SALE – Apr. 6 & 7, 8am-12noon., First monthly meetings: 785-260-5659 or ks.cwfa.org. THE FORCE (Students Taking Action) – 1st Mon. & Dancing!! Cost: Free-will donation!! 50% of your LADIES PRAYER BREAKFAST – Mar. 17, 9:30am – Christian Ch., 1880 SW Gage, (enter from 19th and Stone). Something for everyone; no clothes. Proceeds THE HEAT - Free fitness classes; learn and build 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, Safe Streets, 2209 SW 29th St. donation will be applied to the renovation of the 12:30pm, Lake Shawnee Event Center. Featuring healthy social & eating habits. Held at Trinity Jayhawk Theatre. used for community and youth activities. Committed to being alcohol & drug free. Associate Guest Speaker Shawna Watkins. Tickets: $7.00 – Call Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st St. Sun. - 4-5pm with like-minded peers, plan activities & get involved TOPEKA FOLK DANCERS CLASSES - Sundays, 2-4pm, 785-266-7788 or email [email protected]. For TULIP TIME 2018 – Apr. 6-23, Old Prairie Town at Ward Yoga; Mon. - 12-12:45pm Zumba; 5:30-6:15pm in the community. Youth 12-18 invited. 266-4606. 2637 SE 41st St. Dances from 20 countries. No part - more information contact Reola Stewart at 785-506- Meade Park, Ted Ensley Gardens, Doran Rock Garden Kickboxing; 6:15-7pm Pilates Fusion; Tue. - 12- HEARTLAND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS – 2nd Mon., ners or experience necessary. No fee. 215-0968. 4755 or [email protected]. Sponsored by TULIPS AT TWILIGHT – Apr. 6-15, 6-10pm, Old Prairie 12:45pm Yoga; 5:30-6:15pm Zumba; 6:15-7pm Cardio Indiana Avenue Church of Christ Women’s Ministry Interval; Wed. - 12-12:45pm Kickboxing; Thu. - 12- 11:45am-1pm. Promoting neighborhood well-being by BLEEDING KANSAS 2018 - Sundays from Jan. 28-Mar. Town. See more than 40,000 tulips illuminated by can - mobilizing people, ideas & resources. 233-1365. 4, 2pm, Constitution Hall Historic Site, 319 Elmore, BLARNEY BREAKFAST – Mar. 17, 7-10am, Blind Tiger dle light and more than 30 lighted displays. Live 12:45pm Pilates; 5:30-6:15pm Cardio Interval - Low Lecompton. A series of talks and dramatic interpreta - Brewery. Adults $15 in advance, $20 at the door, music and Old Prairie Town building tours on Friday intensity; 6:15-7:00pm Cardio Interval - Moderate TOPEKA LINCOLN CLUB – 1st Tue. of month, 7pm, tions on the violent territorial and civil war history of Children ages 3-11 are $5 in advance, $7 at the door. and Saturday evenings. $5 donation; children 5 and intensity; Fri. - 12-12:45pm Kickboxing; Sat. - 8- Topeka Public Library. Discussing our greatest Kansas 1854-1865. Actors will portray Kansans from An adult ticket purchase includes a complementary t- under free. For info: 785-251-6991 8:45am Kickboxing President, Abraham Lincoln, and his times. The public is welcome. For info, contact Kirk Nystrom 235-6977. this turbulent era. Adm: $3 adults, $1 students. Child- shirt. Bagpipers, balloon artists, face painting, etc. JOURNEY FOR SIGHT 5K WALK/RUN & 10K RUN – Apr. TOPEKA TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB - 3rd Sun. of each ren five & younger free. www.lecomptonkansas.com IRISH FEST, PARADE AND 5K RUN – Mar. 17, 7, 8am start, Combat Air Museum, Forbes Field. Funds month except May, Sep. & Dec., 7pm, Papan’s Landing OUR LADY OF THE FAITHFUL – Every 1st Tues., HEALTHY STEPS MONTHLY MEETUP – Mar. 6 – Dec. 4, Assumption Church 204 SW 8th. 8am breakfast, fol - raised support Lion's Club Eyeglass Procurement Senior Center, 618 NW Paramore St. Family 6:30pm Mass followed by Dinner, Most Pure Heart of West Ridge Mall.Mall walking; log each time you walk lowed by Leprechaun Leap; 5K fun run & walk Programs. Register online at active.com or Memberships include children & grandchildren up to Mary Catholic Church. A Catholic group for those in – at the kiosk near the lower level, northwest mall (www.irishfestfunrun.com); bed race at S.W. 6th and topekalions.org, or at Gary Gribbles Running Sports. 18 yrs. A place to meet friends to discuss all aspects their 20-30s. For info: Michelle Ann 580-3071 or ourla - entrance. Each visit gives you another entry into Jackson; kids carnival; Irish Fest lunch; traditional of Metal Detecting, club business, plus socializing & [email protected]. Facebook: "Ourladyof 6TH ANNUAL BRIDGE2BRIDGE 5K RUN/WALK - Apr. entertainment. theFaithful." monthly prize drawings. Monthly Meetups 9-10am, Irish music with Beyond the Heather, the Donkey 21, 9-11am, Downtown Topeka. Traverse sidewalks, First Tuesday of every month - special speakers, free Show, and more. Parade starts at noon on Kansas streets, bridges in this urban experience. Course is STEP UP – BUILDING THE SMART STEP-FAMILY – SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Tue., 6:30am, blood pressure checks and prize drawings. Mall Ave. For info: materdeiirishfest.com or 234-9336 Walking hours:Mon-Sat 7am. - 9pm; Sun 11am - 6pm A JOHN WAYNE ST. PATRICK’S DAY – Mar. 17, 5pm, KANSAS CYCLIST SPRING FLING CRITERIUM SERIES Jayhawk Theatre, 720 SW Jackson St. Keith the Critic – Saturdays Feb. 24-Mar. 24. revolution-racing.com presents: The Quiet Man - A John Ford film, 1952, star - ring John Wayne & Maureen O’Hara. Doors open at FREE DEMENTIA WORKSHOP – Mar. 3, 10am, Pleasant Hill UMC, 4525 NE Button Rd. 4pm. $5/person. Tickets available at Vintage Stock. Also day of in the Jayhawk Theatre Gallery. (Entrance SPOIL ME SILLY – Mar. 7, 6pm, The Brownstone, on Jackson St) Hazel Hill will offer tasty treats and 4020 NW 25th St. Free. Pop up boutiques, vendors, family friendly beverages thru the Jayhawk Theatre and free pampering service. Cash bar. 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WED. – 6:45 – 8:45pm, Walnut View Christian Church, group for Year One of Flo Menninger’s course on Four facing Huntoon). No RSVP or fee is required. Small (B.A.C.A.) 3rd Sun., 4 pm American Legion, 3800 SE GRANDPARENT/RELATIVE CAREGIVER SUPPORT 3634 SE 37th St. (just East of 37th & Croco). Cost: Years through the Bible. Read and discuss Genesis business owners are invited to a Breakfast Michigan. Open to the public. For info: 817-5801. GROUP – 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, 2nd floor meeting room, $10 registration (scholarships available). The video through First Kings. Nominal charge for materials. Call Roundtable discussion with members of SCORE FRIENDS WITH M.S. – 3rd Mon., 6:30pm, Our Savior's St. Francis Hosp, 1700 SW 7th. For info: Sharla, 286- seminar series featuring some of the nation’s fore - the YWCA at 233-1750 or Clara Gamache: 408-5433. (Service Corps of Retired Executives). Info: 234-3049. Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th. (Enter East door). 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Share support, information WED. – 6:30pm, Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW ing fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS/BEREAVED PARENTS & friendship. For info: Donna, 903-918-9553. Topeka Blvd. No Cost. 286-1204, www.northland.cc FREE ENGLISH CLASSES – Every Sat. 9-10:30am, GROUP – Meets 4th Mon. in Formation classroom at equality, to make human life more desirable by lessen - Central Congregational Church, 1248 SW Buchannan. "HEALING AFTER THE SUICIDE OF A LOVED ONE" GRIEFSHARE - Every Thur. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at ing its ills and promoting peace, prosperity, gladness Most Pure Heart of Mary, 17th & Stone. Discussion For info: 235-2376. starts 7pm; fellowship & refreshments 8:30. 272-4895 ("HEAL") – or Survivors of Suicide" (SOS). 1st & 3rd Susanna Wesley UMC, 7433 SW 29th St., Mar 1 thru and hope. www.foe.com 785-266-7307 Tue., 7-8:30pm, Pozez Education Center of Stormont May 24. A Christ-centered program for those who RUSSIAN HOUSE OF PRAYER – Every Sat., 4pm, GRIEF SUPPORT – First Monday each month, 3:30- O.W.L.S. (Older Wise Loving Saints) - meets the sec - Williamstown Assembly of God, 1225 Oak St., Vail Hospital, 1505 SW 8th St. Serving anyone who has have lost a loved one may be struggling and have ond Tuesday of the month. Location varies and can be 4:30pm, 400 SW Oakley. Call Donna Park for info: lost a loved one by suicide. questions on how to go forward. The class includes a Perry/Williamstown. For info: 597-5228. 783-7527 or valeotopeka.org. Open to public. Free . found at www.faithfamilylife.com PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY – Every Tue., 7-9pm, video, sharing of stories, and a workbook (free). Call SINGLES PLAY CARDS SR . – 1st Sat., 6-9pm, St. GRIEF SUPPORT – Sponsored by Heartland Hospice Shari Combs at 785-478-3697 for more information. DADDY'S GIRLS EMPOWERMENT MEETINGS - Do you Peter’s UMC, NW 35th & Hwy 75 Topeka Women’s Prison, 815 Rice Rd. Reaching out to want MORE ... Come Join us for our More Luncheons for those dealing with death or major loss: those who can’t come in, finding freedom behind bars, NAMI WASHBURN – 4th Thurs., 6-8pm, Spirit Building where Real Women get together: share, learn and SAVING DEATH ROW DOGS ADOPTION & EDUCATION - 1st Mon., 5:30-7:30pm, Individual appointments; inspiring inmates to seek salvation during a difficult Room, University United Methodist Church, 1621 SW grow to return to our homes, families workplace, every Sat. 11am-2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker. other times are available. Call Terry Frizzell at time. Providing support & guidance through the Holy College Ave. NAMI is a student-run, student-led churches & other places of influence restored and UPPER ROOM COMMUNITY – second Sat., 10 am, (785)230-6730. Spirit to offer strength. Director: Don Garner, 286- organization that provides mental health support, rejuvenated to pursue God's MORE...at Topeka Public Capitol Building 3rd Thurs., 11am, Lunch After Loss, Paisano’s 0489 or [email protected]. education, & advocacy in the Washburn Univ. setting.. Library, 12 noon, every 3rd Wednesday. Sponsored by Ristorante, Fleming Place, SW 10th & Gage Blvd, GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS – Every Wed, 7pm, St. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – 1st Thurs., Daddy's Girls Inc. Please to RSVP make lunch reserva - Dutch treat luncheon to meet new friends who have Francis Hospital, meeting room #8. 7pm, Saint Francis Hospital 2nd floor conf. room of tions: [email protected] or 785-969-0491 SUPPORT GROUPS sat where you are sitting. For reservations or info: JAYHAWK AREA AGENCY ON AGING – 4th Wed., 1pm, the cancer unit. For info: 266-9533. INNOVATIVE NETWORKING GROUP OF TOPEKA - every MIDLAND CARE GRIEF SUPPORT Groups: Building A, 785-271-6500. 200 SW Frazier Circle Rosehill Place Clubhouse. Monthly support group for NICOTINE ANONYMOUS – Every Fri., 6:30pm, Town & other Wed. 11:20am - 12:30pm. www.INGTopeka.com OVEREATERS / UNDEREATERS ANONYMOUS : caregivers of seniors. For info: 235-1367 ext.30. Country Christian Church Renaissance Room, 4925 SW - go to Event page to see times, locations & register Every Mon., 4-5pm: 12 Week Adult Group for Recent MON., 7pm – Westminister Presbyterian, south door, MOMS-IN-TOUCH PRAYER GROUP – Every Wed., 2:30- 29th St., use west door cross red foot bridge. A fellow - S.W.A.G. (Spiritual Warriors Anointed by God) youth Loss 1st and 3rd Thu., 10:30am & 5:30pm— ship of men & women helping each other to live free Ongoing Adult Group 1st and 3rd Thu., 5:30pm: upstairs in Library; 233-6724. 3:30pm, Library at Cair Paravel-Latin School. group - Wed at 7:00 p.m. 3710 NW Topeka Blvd. Experience God’s power through prayer as we lift our of nicotine. No fees. 402-321-486; Ongoing Young Adult Group (4-18 years of age) WED., 7pm – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 6, 2nd [email protected]. AWANA – Every Wed., 6-8pm, First Southern Baptist floor; 234-8020. students, teachers, staff, administrators & board up Church, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Bible based program for For All Groups: Call for start dates and info packet. to the Lord. For info: 357-0369. CELEBRATE RECOVERY – Every Fri., 6pm, 1912 Gage children & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 272-0443. Group and individual grief support available upon SAT. - 9am – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 8, Blvd. A Christ-centered program, based on 8 princi - request. For info: 785-232-2044 ext.341 2nd floor; 862-2326. DIVORCECARE PROGRAMS – (For updates check AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30pm, Bethel Baptist Church, www.divorcecare.org) locations and times: ples found in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Applying 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Bible based program for children ABORTION RECOVERY SUPPORT – Providing services For info: 357-8774; sunflowerintergroup.oa.org. these Biblical principles, become free from addictive WED. – 6:30pm, Topeka Bible Church, 1101 SW & dysfunctional behaviors. crtopekaks.org. & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 286-0467. for women & men who suffer from Post-Abortion NAMI TOPEKA – Every 2nd Tue., 6:45pm, lower level of Syndrome…we can help mend a broken heart! For Valeo, 330 SW Oakley. If door is locked, call 608-1317 AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30-8pm, Auburn Christian info: Kay Lyn at [email protected]. Church. Bible based program for children & youth to get in. 1st hour is often a discussion of an important ages 3-HS. For info: 256-2515. AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS – for friends & families of topic or video. 2nd hour is usually a support talk time, alcoholics. For info: 785-409-3072 or w/ separate consumer & family groups. 608-1317. TOPEKA PRAYER GROUP - Every Wed., 6:30pm, 409 topekaalanon.org SW Buchanan St.Do you believe that God hears and KC TRAUMA AND PTSD SUPPORT GROUP - Every Tue. answers prayers? Do you believe Jesus wants to lead PURSUIT FOR SEXUAL PURITY – Men struggling with 10am and Thu. 6:30pm. Call Denise at 816-885-9530. His people by His Holy Spirit? Come join us in prayer pornography & sexual addiction. This bible study/ EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS : a 12 step program for those as we seek His face for answers and direction. 785- accountability group uses the Pure Desire book by Ted suffering with emotional instability such as depression, 845-1948; [email protected] Roberts. For info: 249-9509. All inquiries confidential. anxiety, grief, etc. Meets at Grace Episcopal MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB – 1st Wed., 9am–3pm, ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS – Monthly support Cathedral, weekly, Tuesdays, Noon-1:00. N/C. For more Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th Street group meetings for caregivers of individuals with information contact Sharon at 785-633-7764 (east door). Anyone with an Embroidery machine is Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. For info: PARENTS OF ESTRANGED ADULT CHILDREN SUPPORT invited to attend, there are no dues or formal meeting Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter, GROUP - Third Tue. Ea. Month, 6:45-8:45pm, Topeka agenda. Lunch is on your own. Teach each other, enjoy 271-1844 or email [email protected]. Public Library, Rm 202. Info: Jeff Landers - 224-5946 fellowship & complete projects. Call 379-5159. "HEALING HEARTS" support group/Bible study – Sun- OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP - First Tue. each month at SAFE STREETS MEETING – 1st Wed., 11:45am, Golf days 6-8pm. For women whose husbands struggle St. Francis Health, 1700 SW 7th St, Meeting Room, Park Blvd, 2 blocks west of Adams. 266-4606. with pornography addiction or have had affairs. Video 2nd floor, 6–7:30pm. Anyone with an ostomy may STUDENT IMPACT – Every Wed., 6–8pm, First Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Youth games, teaching, worship, small groups. For info: 272-0443. CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE – Every Thurs. 7–9pm, First Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Worship for col - lege students. INTENTIONAL MOM - 1st & 3rd Thurs., 9-11:30am, Topeka Bible Church Auditorium, 1135 SW College. For all moms, helping them to be intentional! 234-5545. WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL EDUCATION EVENTS - Blue Moose Bar & Grill, 11:30 AM on the third Thu & Fri each month. Free, but RSVP required. On Thu Brian discusses family wealth strategies. On Fri. Amy dis - cusses wealth strategies that apply to women. 785- 271-2536 [email protected] OPERATION BACKPACK – 1st Thurs., 6pm, Lyman Learning Center, Lyman and N. Kansas Ave. Volunteers gather to assemble Weekend Snack Sacks for low- income students. Sponsored by Topeka North Outreach. For info: 286-1370. TOPEKA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY – 4th Thurs., 7pm, Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th St. No program in Nov. or Dec. Promotes & stimulates the education, knowledge & interest of the member - ship & the public in family history, genealogical records & research. 233-5762 or tgstopeka.org. KINGDOM ADVISORS TOPEKA AREA STUDY GROUP – 3rd Thu., 11:30am, Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW Topeka Blvd. Christian financial professionals: financial planners, accountants, attorney’s & insurance agents invited. For info: kingdomadvisors.org or Jim Hanna, [email protected] or 357-6278 x19. TOPEKA (Downtown) OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Fri., noon, Top of the Tower. Serving the youth of Topeka. Anyone welcome. For info: 272-1099 or [email protected]. TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) -- Every Fri. 8:30 to 10:00 am at 3221 SW Burlingame Road. 800-932- 8677. Support for your weight loss journey. tops.org VIP LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS – Every Fri., Noon, North Topeka Baptist Church, 123 NW Gordon. FREE lunch with Christian fellowship, devotions & entertainment provided by Topeka North Outreach. Free blood pres - sure checks the last Friday of every month, and birth - day celebrations the 4th Friday. For Info: 286-1370. A GOOD YARN CLUB – 2nd & 4th Sat., 9-11am, Wana- maker Rd Baptist Church, 2700 SW Wanamaker. Doing Good for Others: Knitting & Crocheting for Local Char- ities, free yarn, needles, hooks & patterns. All are wel - come. Anne, 272-9249 or [email protected] BIBLE QUIZZING – 1st Sat. Learn God's Word & have fun with area Christian youth age 9-19. YFC/YEA style 16 • March 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice MOVIES, STREAMING, BOOKS, MUSIC, INTERVIEWS & MORE! 3 major faith-based films hit theaters in March movie news by Michael Foust If you like faith-based movies, then you’re going to love March. That’s because three high-profile faith films will release on three consecutive week - ends this month. Here is a quick rundown: Paul told the church at I Can Only Imagine (PG, March 16) Thessalonica: “If anyone is not – Made by the same filmmakers streaming willing to work, let him not eat” behind Woodlawn and Mom’s Night (2 Thessalonians 3:10). Out, this one tells the story behind one Centuries earlier, Solomon of the most popular Christian songs of ‘The Nut Job 2’ wrote: “The desire of the slug - the modern era. It also shows the hum - gard kills him, for his hands ble beginnings of the group behind leads March’s refuse to labor” (Proverbs that song, MercyMe. streaming 21:25). MercyMe lead singer Bart Millard The Nut Job 2 give us one char - wrote the song after his father – an releases acter (Andie) who believes squir - alcoholic who beat him as a child – By Michael Foust rels should work for their food, became a Christian. and one character (Surly) who “It’s an incredible true story behind Surly is a city squirrel with a wants the easy path. the most played Christian song of all big character flaw: He doesn’t “We work hard. We store. We time,” said co-director Jon Erwin. “His like to work. save. … ‘Easy’ doesn’t build char - dying wish was to reconcile with his But what Surly lacks in worth acter. ‘Easy’ doesn’t last,” Andie son, and it was that reconciliation and ethic, he makes up with shrewd - says. redemption of that relationship that ness. That comes in handy after a The Nut Job 2: Nutty by inspired what’s brought hope to mil - local store -- Maury's Nut Shop – Nature is rated PG for action and lions of people.” goes out of business and leaves some rude humor. It stars newcomer J. Michael Finley behind a massive supply of nuts. Other family-friendly content as Millard, Dennis Quaid ( The Rookie, Why hunt for nuts when you can streaming this month: The Day After Tomorrow ) as Millard’s just gorge on nuts someone else father, and singer Trace Adkins ( Mom’s shelled? Dig in! Netflix Night Out ) as Millard’s manager. all began with Christ.” Hyatt said the although – like the first installments -- Surly and his city squirrel Benji (TV-PG, 2018) – The I Can Only Imagine is rated PG for movie also tackles the question: How it’s being billed as a stand-alone movie. friends are seemingly set for life classic about the friendly dog is thematic elements, including some did Christians live amidst persecution This one tells the story of a pastor who … until disaster strikes. It seems getting updated, and Netflix is violence. and still exhibit love? fights to rebuild his church after a that one of Surly’s lazy friends aiming it directly at families. I Paul, Apostle of Christ (PG-13, Christians of all denominations will deadly fire destroys it. The catch? The forgot to shut off a basement haven’t screened it, but the trail - March 23) – He wrote nearly half the enjoy the film, Hyatt added. church building was located on univer - boiler. That, in turn, led to the er looks promising. books in the New Testament, but few “This is just the Gospel. There is no sity property – and the school believes building blowing up, which in "People all over the world movies have been made about the agenda,” Hyatt said. “… I completely the congregation should move else - turn led to their nuts being grew up having watched 'Benji' Apostle Paul. believe that this is going to be for every - where. Not wanting to give up, the pas - vaporized. with their families," Scott tor (David A.R. White) acquires the What will they do now? Andie Stuber, head of original film at help of his estranged brother Pearce – an optimistic female friend – Netflix, told The Los Angeles (John Corbett), who is an attorney and has an idea: They’ll hunt for Times. "We knew this film will an atheist. The pastor’s faith is tested as food in the local park. allow our members around the he faces the age-old question: Where is “Hard work always pays off,” world to keep sharing this story God when bad things happen? It’s she says. with their families. … And who being released by Pure Flix. And it’s a great idea, until they doesn't love an adorable dog?" Veteran actor Ted McGinley ( Do learn that the evil, money-hun - It begins streaming March 16. You Believe?), a Christian who has gry mayor has other ideas for Meanwhile, the original films worked on previous Pure Flix projects, that beautiful plot of land. He – Benji (1974) and For the Love said the tone of the newest God’s Not wants to turn it into an amuse - of Benji (1977) – begin stream - Dead is different than the first two. The ment park. ing March 1. filmmakers’ goal was to be fair to the These squirrels aren’t going “other side” and not present atheists “as down without a fight, though. Hulu this boogeyman in the corner.” They’ll fight the mayor and his March of the Penguins 2: The McGinley has a major role in the construction crew by any means Next Step (unrated, 2018) – The movie. necessary. follow-up to the marvelous The film’s plot also is timely, said It’s all part of The Nut Job 2: 2005 documentary, this one fea - Paul, Apostle of Christ is being body.” McGinley, who pointed to the many Nutty by Nature (PG), an ani - tures the same filmmaker (Luc released by AFFIRM, the same film Hyatt understands the hesitancy by divisions within contemporary cul - mated film that begins stream - Jacquet) and narrator (Morgan company that released War Room and Christians not to trust Hollywood with ture. ing on Amazon Prime March 3. It Freeman) as they tell a new Miracles from Heaven . Bible films. But this one is different, he “This is sort of a mirror of all of us, was widely panned by critics story of a father and a son bat - Writer/Director Andrew Hyatt said said. in that we often can’t even hear the when it was released in theaters tling the elements of an the film picks up on Paul’s life after the “This is a film by people who believe other side because we’re so pumped up in 2017, but I enjoyed it. It’s Antarctic winter. Jacquet used apostle has been convicted and is the Bible just as much as they do,” he to get our point across,” he said. funny and includes a great les - airborne drones, under-ice div - awaiting execution. Paul’s friend, Luke, said. God’s Not Dead: A Light In son about laziness and hard ing and 4K cameras to capture sneaks into Rome to bring him com - Paul, Apostle of Christ is rated PG- Darkness is rated PG for thematic ele - work, even if it does have a few the footage. Begins streaming fort. James Faulkner ( Downton Abbey ) 13 for some violent content and dis - ments, including some violence and minor content problems. (The March 23. plays Paul, while Jim Caviezel ( The turbing images. suggestive material. violence is a little excessive for a Passion of The Christ) plays Luke. God’s Not Dead: A Light In Michael Foust is a movie critic, a cartoon and the jokes about Michael Foust is a movie crit - In the film, Hyatt said, Paul reminds Darkness (PG, March 30) – It’s the husband, and the father of four small regurgitation are disgusting. It ic, a husband, and the father of Luke and his fellow Christians that “it third film in the God’s Not Dead series, children. contains no coarse language.) four small children. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______March 2018 • 17 Forget the Hollywood Award Season – These Are the Top Films and TV Shows That Will Affirm Your Faith Movieguide | CharismaNews.com Wonder Faith & Freedom Here is the list of nominees for Movieguide®'s 26th Annual Faith & Award for TV Values Awards Blue Bloods: "Cutting Losses" The Crown: "Veregangenheit" Best Movies for Families Five Came Back The Boss Baby (DreamWorks/20th The Long Road Home: "Black Century Fox) Sunday, Part 2" Cars 3 (Pixar/Walt Disney Studios) The Middle: "The 200th" The Case for Christ (PureFlix Films) Victoria: "An Ordinary Woman and The Queen's Despicable Me 3 Losses Husband" (Illumination/Universal Studios) Jenna Coleman for Victoria: An The Emoji Movie (Columbia Grace Award Nominees for Ordinary Woman and The Queen's Pictures/Sony Pictures Ent.) Movies Husband Other notables on DVD this Ferdinand (Blue Sky/20th Century Erika Christensen for The Case for Bill Engvall for Last Man Standing: month: Fox) Christ Take Me to Church The LEGO Batman Movie (Warner John Corbett for All Saints Claire Foy for The Crown: DVDs The Man Who Invented Bros. Pictures) Oscar Isaac for The Promise (2017) Veregangenheit Christmas (PG, DVD March 6, The Man Who Invented Christmas Kevin Sorbo for Let There Be Light Steve Harvey for Little Big Shots: Digital Feb. 20) – It’s the untold (Bleecker Street Media) Sam Sorbo for Let There Be Light Tiny Dancer ‘The Last Jedi’ story of how Charles Dickens Smurfs: The Lost Village (Columbia Terrence Stamp for Bitter Harvest Tom Hughes for Victoria: An leads March created A Christmas Carol . I Pictures/Sony Pictures Ent.) Dan Stevens for The Man Who Ordinary Woman and The Queen's considered this film an instant The Star (Columbia Pictures/Sony Invented Christmas Husband DVD releases Christmas classic, even though I Pictures Ent.) Mike Vogel for The Case for Christ Michael Kelly for The Long Road By Michael Foust wasn’t crazy about the movie Christie Peters Grace Award Home: Black Sunday, Part 2 title. (It was Jesus, and not Best 2017 Movies for Tom Selleck for Blue Bloods: Cutting Ask any Star Wars fan their Charles Dickens, who invented Nominees for TV Losses thoughts on The Last Jedi , and Mature Audiences Tim Allen for Last Man Standing: Christmas.) Rated PG for the - All Saints (Sony Affirm/Sony Paul Sparks for The Crown: you’ll either start an argument Take Me to Church matic elements and some mild Pictures Ent.) Veregangenheit or find a new friend. Len Cariou for Blue Bloods: Cutting language. Bitter Harvest (Roadhouse There were few middle-of-the- Thor: Ragnarok (PG-13, DVD Attractions) road opinions on this block - March 6, Digital Feb. 20) – Darkest Hour (Focus buster. Minus two sexually suggestive Features/Comcast) At RottenTomatoes.com, 90 jokes and a bit of language, this Dunkirk (2017) (Warner Bros. percent of movie critics liked it movie could have been the clean Pictures/Time Warner) but only 48 percent of fans did version of Guardians of the Justice League (Warner Bros. so. One fan on the site called it Galaxy. Oh well. Take that stuff Pictures/Time Warner) “the worst Star Wars movie ever out, and it’s quite entertaining. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men made.” Another labeled it a “pile Rated PG-13 for intense Tell No Tales (Walt Disney Studios) of bantha poodoo.” sequences of sci-fi violence and The Promise (2017) (Open Road Still, it got an “A” grade in the action, and brief suggestive Films) CinemaScore exit polling – and material. Thor: Ragnarok (Marvel/Walt I’m among the moviegoers who Justice League (PG-13, DVD Disney Studios) loved it. March 13, Digital Feb. 13) – I Wonder (Lionsgate Films) The Last Jedi is fourth on my enjoy superhero films, but Wonder Woman (Warner Bros. list of favorite Star Wars films, Justice League may be the worst Pictures/Time Warner) trailing only The Empire Strikes one I’ve watched. Most of the Back, A New Hope and The characters aren’t likeable, the Epiphany Prize for Most Force Awakens . Yes, the director humor falls flat, and the plot is and the producers took liberties confusing. Rated PG-13 for Inspiring Movie with the plot and the story arc, sequences of sci-fi violence and All Saints but the film also included more action. Bitter Harvest twists and turns than an episode Ferdinand (PG, DVD March The Boss Baby of 24. 13, Digital Feb. 27) – Based on The Case for Christ Here’s the good news: The the 1936 children’s book The Let There Be Light Last Jedi releases on digital plat - Story of Ferdinand about a lov - The Promise (2017) forms on March 13, two weeks able bull, this animated film has The Star before the DVD and Blu-ray ver - tons of life lessons for children. Epiphany Prize for Most sions release on March 27. If you It was nominated for an Oscar. haven’t watched it yet, you can Inspiring TV Program Rated PG for rude humor, Blue Bloods: "Cutting Losses" decide for yourself! action and some thematic ele - The Last Jedi contains a mod - The Crown: Veregangenheit" ments. Last Man Standing: "Take Me to erate amount of violence and Jumanji (PG-13, DVD March about six coarse words, but no Church" 20, Digital March 6) – Have you Little Big Shots: Tiny Dancer" sexuality. ever hated a movie that seem - Of course, this newest Star The Long Road Home: "Black ingly everyone loved? That’s me Sunday, Part 2" Wars film – like every other film and Jumanji. There’s too much in that universe – has elements Victoria: "An Ordinary Woman and language (55 coarse words), too The Queen's Husband" of pantheism (the belief that many sexually suggestive refer - everything and everyone is ences (I lost count) and humor Faith & Freedom Award for “god.) The Jedi teachings also better suited for immature mid - Movies are called a “religion.” The dle schoolers. Rated PG-13 for Bitter Harvest worldview is definitely worth a adventure action, suggestive The Boss Baby post-movie discussion if you content and some language. Darkest Hour have children. Dunkirk (2017) The Last Jedi is rated PG-13 Michael Foust is a movie crit - The LEGO Batman Movie for sequences of sci-fi action ic, a husband, and the father of The Promise and violence. four small children. 18 • March 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice AA GGuuiiddee ttoo EEnnjjooyyiinngg LLiiffee iinn tthhee BBeesstt YYeeaarrss 5500++LLiiffeessttyyRllEeeFLEssCTIONS ON CARING FOR MOM healthy living tion. Seniors may also opt to have a Mindstreams® Cognitive Health the caregiver Assessment, an advanced scientific computerized evaluation. Anna came to the United States around the turn of the MindStreams® tests evaluate century with her family when memory, executive function, atten - tion, information processing, visual she was four years old. She was spatial, motor skills, and verbal func - not old enough to be fearful of tion. Results of the test enable physi - her new life away from Italy, but cians to assess cognitive deficits earli - she knew things had changed. er in the disease state, before it has Children at school, and even progressed too far, and begin an appropriate course of treatment. teachers, laughed as she strug - RESOLVE TO gled to speak English. IMPROVE YOUR Five Tips for Improving Eventually, she learned and Your Memory as You Age found her way in life, marrying a hearted and affectionate, even if fort in fulfilling your responsi - first generation young Italian. she barely recognized me. bility to care for those who so MEMORY 1. Stay Active Mentally The experiences molded her Emotionally draining and physi - lovingly, at one time, cared for Never too late for one last resolu - Like any muscle, to keep your character to being strict and brain strong you have to use it. cally fatiguing, it was one of the you. tion. serious. As we turn the calendar page to Continue to be involved in mentally most difficult things that I have February, many people have already challenging activities, such as book - done in my life. It is also one of Elissa Clausnitzer not only given up on their New Year’s resolu - keeping, or playing chess, bridge or The young couple settled the greatest things that I have cared for her aging parents but tion. But, it’s never too late to resolve Scrabble. Continuously challenge down and had three children. done in my life. also her mother-in-law. Being a yourself by learning something new. to improve your memory. First, start Father had a good paying sales real estate agent gave her the by understanding what’s normal and Take a math course, plan a garden, learn a new language or play an job and life was typical for the As I reflect, I have tremendous flexibility that she needed to be what’s not. Alaa Mira, MD, Chief of family. The children grew up, Geriatric Medicine, St. Luke’s instrument. peace and satisfaction that I with her family. Being a caregiv - University Hospital says some started families of their own and answered the call to love and er gave her the understanding 2. Stay Active Physically moved away, only coming back absentmindedness, such as forget - Decreased blood to the brain can care for my parents in their time and patience needed to work ting where you left your glasses, can cause cognitive decline and memory and engaging on a regular basis of need. If you are a weary care - with seniors through their tran - be expected as we age. loss. As you age, continue to exercise. when the aging couple’s health giver I hope that you find com - sitions. Changes in the brain related to An American Academy of began to fail. Or at least, I did. aging can lead to some forgetfulness. Neurology study found that older When my father had a stroke For example: adults who walked between six and and it became obvious that my The hippocampus, the area of the nine miles per week had more gray matter in their brains nine years after mom, Anna, had dementia, my brain involved in forming and two older brothers relegated all retrieving memories, may decline. the start of the study than people Reduced levels of certain hor - who didn’t walk as much. responsibilities for decisions and care to me. They were devastat - mones and proteins may affect the 3. Limit alcohol use ability to protect and repair brains Heavy or binge drinking over time ed, and so was I, but I was forced cells and stimulate neural growth. can cause memory loss and perma - to take the lead. I had a family of Decreased blood flow to the brain nent brain damage. my own but I re-prioritized my may influence processing and mem - life to address the issues of my ory. This may be worsened by 4. Get adequate sleep decreased activity. During sleep, the brain solidifies aging parents. Visits in skilled memories. Most healthy adults nursing, rehabilitation, adult day In addition, emotional problems, should strive for seven to nine hours care facilities, caregiver support such as stress, anxiety or depression, of sleep each night. may cause memory loss and may groups, Alzheimer’s education, modifying the house so mom mimic more serious problems like 5. Socialize dementia. Depression and stress both con - could live with us, coordinating “It’s important to determine the tribute to memory loss and both can 24/7 live-in care, and finding cause of the senior’s forgetfulness,” be lessened through regular social senior living --- I experienced it Dr. Eldin says. “Some memory loss interaction. Having a loved one or all. I saw the dementia convert may be a symptom of a more serious good friend to talk to goes a long way mom’s austere personality from condition, such as Alzheimer’s dis - in improving your mood. ease. The sooner we know the cause, being tough and rigid to light- the sooner we can begin treatment to Source: lifestylesover50.com address symptoms and slow the pro - gression of the disease. 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The rides holder Robert Marchand is more older athletes exercised intensely, rarely lasted more than an hour. aerobically fit than most 50-year- they could increase their VO2 max. Mr. Marchand followed this pro - olds — and appears to be getting She had never tested this method gram for two years. Then he even fitter as he ages, according to on a centenarian, however. attempted to best his own one- a revelatory new study of his phys - But Mr. Marchand was hour track world record. iology. amenable. A diminutive 5 feet in First, however, Dr. Billat and her The study, which appeared in height and weighing about 115 colleagues remeasured all of the December in The Journal of pounds, he said he had not exer - physiological markers they had Applied Physiology, may help to cised regularly during most of his tested two years before. rewrite scientific expectations of working life as a truck driver, gar - Mr. Marchand’s VO2 max was how our bodies age and what is dener, firefighter and lumberjack. now about 13 percent higher than possible for any of us athletically, But since his retirement, he had it had been before, she found, and Billat says. Marchand is “very optimistic and no matter how old we are. begun cycling most days of the comparable to the aerobic capacity There are caveats, though. Mr. sociable,” Dr. Billat says, “with Many people first heard of Mr. week, either on an indoor trainer of a healthy, average 50-year-old. Marchand may be sui generis, with many friends,” and numerous Marchand last month, when he set or the roads near his home in sub - He also had added to his pedaling some lucky constellation of genes studies suggest that strong social a world record in one-hour urban Paris. power, increasing that measure by that have allowed him to live past ties are linked to a longer life. His cycling, an event in which someone Almost all of this mileage was nearly 40 percent. 100 without debilities and to diet is also simple, focusing on rides as many miles as possible on completed at a relatively leisurely Unsurprisingly, his cycling per - respond to training as robustly he yogurt, soup, cheese, chicken and a an indoor track in 60 minutes. pace. formance subsequently also does. glass of red wine at dinner. Mr. Marchand pedaled more Dr. Billat upended that routine. improved considerably. During his So his anecdotal success cannot But for those of us who hope to than 14 miles, setting a global But first, she and her colleagues ensuing world record attempt, he tell us whether an 80/20 mix of age well, his example is inspiring benchmark for cyclists age 105 and brought Mr. Marchand into the pedaled for almost 17 miles, about easy and intense workouts is neces - and, Dr. Billat says, still incom - older. That classification had to be university’s human performance three miles farther than he had sarily ideal or even advisable for plete. Disappointed with last created specifically to accommo - lab. covered during his first, record-set - the rest of us as we age. (Please month’s record-setting ride, he date him. No one his age previous - They tested his VO2 max, heart ting ride. consult your doctor before begin - believes that he can improve his ly had attempted the record. rate and other aspects of cardiores - He was 103 years old. ning or changing an exercise rou - mileage, she says, and may try Mr. Marchand, who was born in piratory fitness. All were healthy These data strongly suggest that tine.) again, perhaps when he is 106. 1911, already owned the one-hour and well above average for some - “we can improve VO2 max and Lifestyle may also matter. Mr. record for riders age 100 and older, one of his age. He also required no performance at every age,” Dr. which he had set in 2012. medications. It was as he prepared for that He then went out and set the ride that he came to the attention one-hour world record for people of Veronique Billat, a professor of 100 years and older, covering about exercise science at the University of 14 miles. Evry-Val d’Essonne in France. At Afterward, Dr. Billat had him her lab, Dr. Billat and her col - begin a new training regimen. leagues study and train many pro - Under this program, about 80 per - fessional and recreational athletes. cent of his weekly workouts were She was particularly interested in performed at an easy intensity, the Mr. Marchand’s workout program equivalent of a 12 or less on a scale and whether altering it might aug - of 1 to 20, with 20 being almost ment his endurance and increase unbearably strenuous according to his speed. Mr. Marchand’s judgment. He did Conventional wisdom in exer - not use a heart rate monitor. cise science suggests that it is very The other 20 percent of his difficult to significantly add to aer - workouts were performed at a dif - obic fitness after middle age. In ficult intensity of 15 or above on general, VO2 max, a measure of the same scale. For these, he was how well our bodies can use oxy - instructed to increase his pedaling gen and the most widely accepted frequency to between 70 and 90

8 20 • March 2018 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice April, but it should be fun and exciting to see them rebuild. After all, didn’t general manager Dayton Moore build the team that went to two consecutive World Series, winning in 2015? The one thing that is dif - ferent this time around, however, is the depleted farm system they’re left with. It Tony Dungy Defends His On-Air First, the Kansas City Chiefs traded had several run-ins with the Chiefs coach - currently ranks 30th in the major leagues. quarterback Alex Smith. Then they ing staff. You can’t be surprised by this. You We’ll see if Moore is able to turn this one released linebacker Derrick Johnson. If also can’t be surprised by what the Chiefs around. Comments About Nick Foles' Faith that wasn’t enough, they followed that up received for compensation from the Los Don’t look now, but the Kansas State by trading cornerback Marcus Peters, Angeles Rams. The Chiefs will receive a Wildcats are beginning to play some good By Steve Warren | CBN sending radio talk shows and fans into a 2018 4th round draft pick and a 2019 2nd basketball. Sure, they lost to TCU this past [CBN News] Former NFL coach and frenzy. round draft pick. That’s it! I guess there Tuesday, but they’re currently 9-8 in the now NBC Sports commentator Tony Some people have stated that they trad - wasn’t much interest in Peters around the Big 12 and 20-10 overall. I’m sure that Dungy is responding to criticism on social ed Peters because he wasn’t standing for league. Doesn’t surprise me that the Chiefs record will get them into the tournament. media about his analysis of the strength of the national anthem. I don’t believe that had a hard time unloading the two-time After that, it’s all about matchups. I’m not Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Nick was it at all. Sure, I believe that the Hunt all-star. sure how far they’ll go in the tournament Foles' Christian faith in helping the Eagles family, who owns the Chiefs, wanted him Moving across the parking lot, the this year, but it looks like they’re setting defeat the New England Patriots in Super traded, but for other reasons. He was a Kansas City Royals lost 1st Baseman Eric themselves up for a great season next sea - Bowl LII. constant distraction. He was called for Hosmer and they appear to be in complete son. A strong Christian himself, Dungy thinking about quitting the game at the unsportsmanlike conduct against the New rebuild mode. Pitcher Jason Vargas left for Two seniors, averaging a combined 2.1 responded in a tweet Tuesday writing, beginning of the season. York Jets after he threw an official’s flag the New York Mets and center fielder points a game this year. That’s it. Everyone "NBC pays me to express my opinion. And "Tony Dungy is right and Nick would into the stands. He then left the field, Lorenzo Cain departed for the Milwaukee else is an underclassman. Barry Brown, it was my opinion that Nick Foles would agree. Tony knows what it's like to have thinking he had been suspended. He came Brewers. Third baseman Mike Moustakas Dean Wade and Kamau Stokes are juniors play well because his Christian faith would people doubt your ability," Brown told back, but without socks and leg pads. has yet to sign with anyone and he has this year. Xavier Sneed and Makol Mawien allow him to play with confidence. And CBN News. "After all, he was fired from What about the Washington game been working out in a free agent camp in are sophomores and Cartier Diarra is a that he's a good QB. I think I was right on Tampa Bay, replaced by Jon Gruden who when he had a pregame scuffle with Florida. freshman. With Shaun Williams set to join both counts." won a Super Bowl with a team Dungy put Redskins players and then yelled profani - Obviously, the Royals will have a much the team next year, the Wildcats should be To date, Dungy's tweet has been together. You'd have to believe Dungy went ties at the crowd later in the game. He’s also different look when they take the field in one of the top Big 12 teams in 2018-2019. retweeted more than 7,000 times and has to God with questions. He relied on his received more than 45,000 likes. faith to get back in the saddle and lead the his number was called, HE WAS READY," noted. "I suppose it would be much more As CBN News has reported, Christian Dungy followed up with another tweet Colts to the Super Bowl," Brown said giv - Brown went on to say. accepting to say Foles just put in extra players expressing their faith isn't new in "For those that don't understand how work, but that simply wasn't the case. He the NFL. It's the revival that swept through "Why would you find it hard to believe that the faith works, players rely on many things to relied on his faith to save him from himself. the Eagles locker room during the season Holy Spirit could speak to Nick Foles just as keep their thoughts and perspective in Which at the end of it all was the only thing that people just can't stop talking about. check. For Foles, it was his faith," Brown that would have stopped him." much as a coach could speak to him? If he credited a coach for saying 'Stay calm and be confident' that's good. But if he tells me Christ says that to him, I shouldn't report it???" to a non-Christian responder a few hours ing perspective on the matter from later writing, "Why would you find it hard Dungy's own life. to believe that the Holy Spirit could speak "In the same fashion, Nick Foles was to Nick Foles just as much as a coach could about to walk away from the game this off- speak to him? If he credited a coach for season. He was traded by the Eagles to St. saying 'Stay calm and be confident' that's Louis Rams, who released him to Kansas good. But if he tells me Christ says that to City. After he wasn't signed there he had no him, I shouldn't report it???" job. He was about to throw in the towel," CBN Sports Reporter Shawn Brown Brown explained. "Through prayer and has interviewed Dungy this season and in putting faith in what He believes God had the past. He also interviewed Foles several for him when the Eagles signed him as a times this season. Brown says Dungy is "backup" he humbled himself believing correct in his commentary and Foles was that His opportunity would come. When Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______March 2018 • 21

Billy Graham: 'A golf course is an island of peace

Oibnvio uasly, Gwod woas rat tlhde ce ntoer off tthe nG odf,’ uI solblb edo, ‘if y ouc woannt mfe uto serive onwa s ablesnsedd to bet cuaddryinmg foro a milem' ber Reverend Billy Graham’s universe, but golf you, I will.’ ” of his foursome. In several return trips to was usually never more than a 9-iron At the time, Graham was attending the BFCC, Dr. Graham honored me with the away. The religious leader, who died on Florida Bible Institute, then located adja - privilege of carrying his clubs around the Wednesday at 99, was more an avid player cent to the golf course. Graham caddied hilly track. Unlike some of the members at than a casual one, which is reflected in his there, too. the club, Dr. Graham was a generous tip - autobiography, “Just As I Am.” “‘Golf can turn an extrovert into an per. He was also a kind and humble ser - Golf is mentioned on 39 different pages introvert, and vice versa,’ Graham wrote in vant. of the book. On one of them, he recounts an article for Golf Digest in 1961. ‘It brings “I've written many times of my Above: Graham with Gerald Ford. how in 1938 he was on a golf course, out the boy in a man (and the man in a encounters with those blessed with the ‘it Below: With Arnold Palmer Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club boy). For me, a golf course is an island of factor.’ My contention is that the truly spe - outside Tampa, Fla., when he committed peace in a world often full of confusion cial folk exude a certain aura, a force field ti ve was his brown leather golf bag that his life to the ministry. and turmoil.’” of energy if you will, unlike us ordinary felt like it was weighted down with “[D]id I want to preach for a lifetime?” Former Golf Digest and Golf World humans. Dr. Graham was my first every soul he'd attempted to deliver he wrote. “I asked myself that question for writer Pete McDaniel often caddied for encounter with that aura. I could feel it from damnation. RIP Doc. If anyone the umpteenth time on one of my night - Graham at Biltmore Forest Country Club emanating from his countenance. He was deserves to lay down their burdens, it's time walks around the golf course. The in Asheville, N.C. also a pretty good player. The only nega - you.” inner, irresistible urge would not subside. “I was a fresh-faced teenager when I Finally, one night, I got down on my knees first met Dr. Billy Graham,” McDaniel at the edge of one of the greens. Then I wrote on Facebook. “He was playing a prostrated myself on the dewy turf. ‘O round of golf at Biltmore Forest CC, and I

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