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GOLF CLASSIC Page 13 “I Still Believe” CELEBRATING FAIT H, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY IN NORTHEAST KANSAS facebook /metrovoicenews Celebrating our 14th year! VISIT US AT or metrovoicenews.com VOLUME 14 • NUMBER 8 April 2020 TO ADVERTISE, CONTRIBUTE, SUBSCRIBE OR RECEIVE BULK COPIES, CALL 785-235-3340 OR EMAIL [email protected] NEW RESIDENT Seeking Back to the Bible church guide offers free digital Topeka Bible Church COMFORT app for churches in the to keep them storm connected See inside back cover! An Easter Without Going to Church To help churches stay connected and minister to their members during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, Back to the Bible is offering a free digital service. The BttB.App platform offers churches the ability to integrate their existing web - sites with various functions such as coor - dination of online groups and classes, live The Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort arrives in New York City to provide relief for the area's hospitals. (AP) streaming as well as taped sermons, direct email correspondence with congregants, The USNS Comfort arrived March It is staffed by a crew of 1,200 and – nor fail to recognize – that the doctors social engagement between members, 30 at the front lines of the coronavirus will "serve as a referral hospital for non- and nurses across America, those who among other uses. Arnie Cole, CEO of The Centers for Disease Control outbreak in the United States, bringing COVID-19 patients currently admitted are treating patients in these unprece - Back to the Bible, says this app meets the and Prevention issued a formal rec - a message of hope and comfort to New to shore-based hospitals," freeing up dented times, they are all heroes," needs of churches of any size. ommendation that public gatherings Yorkers and all Americans in the midst space in those facilities for local medical Mustin said after the Comfort docked “This is a good time to remember that be postponed or canceled for the next of the pandemic. professionals to tackle the growing pan - at Manhattan's Pier 90. the New Testament meaning of ‘church’ eight weeks. For organizations that The Navy hospital ship, which con - demic. "As a resident New Yorker myself, I never referenced a building,” says Cole. serve high-risk populations, the tains 1,000 beds, a dozen operating "Not all of our nation's heroes wear can attest to the invincible spirit of New “Rather, it referred to the believers them - threshold is 10 people, though most rooms, a medical laboratory, a pharma - military uniforms," Rear Adm. John York," he said. "From the ships that she selves—people who often met every day. churches aren’t even doing that. Easter cy and more, sailed into New York City Mustin noted. built in World War II to her unflappable We have the same need to connect daily worship (April 12) as we’ve known it harbor for the first time since the "Especially today, we acknowledge determination following 9/11 and now, and the BttB.App platform meets September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. that many wear scrubs. Let us not forget is doomed. Early on, many pastors n Please see COMFORT page 2 n Please see BACK TO THE BIBLE page 2 probably presumed that preaching to cameras rather than congregations wasn’t going to encompass a whole season. Topeka attorney answers questions about Stay-Home-Order Events are moving quickly from By Joe Patton Toward this end, we offered on our bad to worse. No doubt pastors worry If you listen to the news, it's Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ that two months of canceled worship Armageddon. At Patton and Patton, PattonAndPatton/, to answer questions – services will provide the proverbial Personal Injury Lawyers, we don't without charge – about the Local straw to break the camel’s back of believe in doom and gloom. Our peo - Emergency Order, which was adopted last congregational decline. For years we ple are working remotely, but we are week and extends to April 26th. Later the preachers told our congregations how here for you. We answer questions. We Governor issued Executive Order #20-16 “coming to church doesn’t make you a are proactive. (https://governor.kansas.gov/news - Christian” (usually followed by the Control what you can control. We room/executive-orders) which super - tread-bare analogy about how being have been through many crises; we will sedes the local Order. The new Order took in a garage doesn’t make you a car). get through this one by working togeth - effect on March 30th and continues to We never really meant to be taken er. We will not only survive, but as a April 19th. seriously. Fewer and fewer adults community, working together, we will Religious gatherings are exempt under already report attending church in thrive. As Andy Stanley said, "When they the State order but would not be after tell the stories of this time, let our stories April 19th under the County Order, Please see EASTER page 4 n be stories worth telling." n Please see STAY-HOME page 3 2 • April 2020 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Will Drive-In Church Be the New Normal During COVID-19 Outbreak? Several churches are try - tact, ... really warms peo - ing a new kind of service — ple's hearts and encour - one that is completely safe aged everybody, including during the coronavirus me." pandemic. They're calling Genoa Church Pastor it "drive-in church." Frank Carl preached to a Paul Daugherty, pastor larger crowd of 600 peo - of Victory church in Tulsa, ple in 300 cars in Oklahoma, shared the Westerville, Ohio. Carl results of his innovative tells the Christian Post church service on that this is the first time Facebook. Genoa Church has held a "Desperation is the drive-in service. breeding ground for "We decided to do this INNOVATION — tonight as an alternative way to our church rose up with allow people to worship creativity in the midst of a collectively in a safe envi - crises! THE GATES of ronment of their own car HELL WILL NOT PRE - and to honor the guide - VAIL— WE ARE THAT lines of our governor," CHURCH!!" he wrote. "As Carl said. A drive-in service at Victory church. (Facebook/Paul Daugherty) 4,000 people showed up Could this trend last tonight to sit in their car for beyond the COVID-19 an outdoor DRIVE-IN CHURCH and hope and victory and miracles "Everybody who was in their car had lockdowns? Pleasant Hill Christian Church in Potosi, SERVICE lot — and another 36,000+ happened tonight! GOD'S NOT FIN - the biggest smile on their face, just – Jenny Rose Spaudo | charisman - Mo., is meeting at the Starlight Drive-In joined us online worldwide not includ - ISHED and the BEST DAYS for the because we didn't physically gather for ews.com Theatre in rural Washington County. ing the thousands who joined us live CHURCH are truly in front of us! church the week before and everybody on radio with @kxoj2 where i preached Don't lose hope!" misses it," The Associated Press reports half on our roof and half from a scissor Daugherty isn't the only pastor to Bruckner as saying. "Being together, have the idea of drive-in church, even though there is no physical con - Republicans – I've said the same mes - lift 35feet in the sky to reach both sides sage to all of them. What you see hap - of the parking as JESUS was LIFTED though. Rev. Nick Bruckner of COMFORT continued from page 1 pening in New York is not unique," he UP hearts were forever impacted by Unalakleet Covenant Church conduct - continued. "Yes, we are more dense. Yes, the message of HOPE and VICTORY ed a similar service in the village of Hurricane Sandy, I have great confi - we are bigger than most places, but, this over the virus! Unalakleet, Alaska. BACK TO THE BIBLE dence that New York will weather virus spreads among Americans. This "Then after service we were able to Despite the strong winds and sub - continued from page 1 freezing weather, Bruckner preached today’s storm as well.” virus does not discriminate. It does not bless thousands of people as we gave “If there is ever a time that we need out boxes of groceries & frozen chick - outside through a microphone to his that need. It’s a timely offering designed discriminate by age, it does not dis - congregation of 35 while they were in to quickly and easily fill a variety of digital to work together it is today," New York criminate by party, it infects all en in a drive through manner for 600 Gov. Andrew Cuomo added. "The cars full of families!!! So much love their vehicles. gathering needs during this time of social Americans. And what you are seeing in distancing. Because we know many president is right – this is a war. And New York is going to spread across this churches are being hurt by the financial what does this nation do when it’s at country.” crisis this pandemic is causing, this app is war? It comes together and it acts as "I’ve said to them all ‘prepare soon, 100% free for them to use.” o n e . ” prepare early, get your preparations in Releasing this week, the BttB app pro - “I’ve been speaking with a number place and don’t think that any vides multiple ways for congregations to of my colleagues, governors all across American is immune from this virus," connect digitally, drawing congregants the nation, Democrats and he added. together for worship, teaching, and fel - lowship. The livestream feature integrates with twelve existing services including Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Zoom, Join.Me, Vimeo, TikTok, Twitch, SurveyMonkey, among others. Kevin Barron, Pastor of a church outside St. Louis, Missouri, says the BttB app has allowed him to not only continue to serve people during this time of quarantine, but to do so without further burdening the church’s limited budget. "Back to the Bible should be com - mended for supporting local churches in practical ways and offering these services at no charge,” says Barron. “Financial shortfalls are hitting churches hard as giv - ing declines during this stressful time. This app has given me viable ways to reach out and encourage the people I serve.” Founded in 1939 as a radio ministry, Back to the Bible is now a global leader in digital discipleship. Their efforts have led people to engage with the Bible in over 180 countries, and their resources have been used by over 156,000 congregants in the U.S. Back to the Bible’s Center for Bible Engagement has used research ini - tiatives and peer-reviewed studies to develop discipleship tools such as goTandem and the BttB.App. In six months, 83% of users of the goTandem app move from zero interaction with the Bible to engaging the Bible four or more times per week. For further information visit www.backtothebible.org. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______April 2020 • 3 furniture and take it to an auction? company, could her business stay open as STAY-HOME No, unless yours is an essential func - they provide services for builders? Envista Cares Challenge announces continued from page 1 tion under the Governor's Order. Maybe. The Governor's Order Kansas Can I visit a friend in the KC area Essential Function Framework list change in the program during COVID-19 unless the Governor extends her Order. checking on them (they are godparents)? includes businesses that provide metal Some of the language in the two docu - If you are going on a social visit, then and material, without a definition of these Envista Credit Union, through the ments conflict, many of the terms are the answer to your question would prob - terms. Envista Cares Challenge, provided ERC undefined. As of this writing, the ably be no. If your visit is to care for a vul - Can I go over to a friend's place for din- dba Child Care Aware® of Eastern Kansas Governor alone has issued 16 Orders. So nerable person at a different location, ner as long as not too many people are with a one-month media package valued it's a confusing time. We can help. I list then yes. gathered together? at more than $10,000 and a $2,500 chal - below the questions I received and the My daughter is currently staying with No. The Governor's Order explicitly lenge grant during the month of March. answers below. These answers are based us. She planned to finish moving part of states that it doesn't prohibit private family ERC dba Child Care Aware® of Eastern on the Order in effect at the time of this her belongings stored here this weekend gatherings. Your friends would be allowed Kansas is pleased to announce that the writing, March 30th, 2020. Send other or soon. Doubt if her moving company to leave home for an outdoor activity pro - community has given them $6,560 in questions to me at [email protected]. could do it. Could we move the refriger- vided the gather was not more than 10. donations, helping them exceed the Let me know how I can help you. I will ator and a few things? Otherwise, the Governor Order orders you Envista Cares Challenge goal and receive share their message.” answer your questions without charge. Yes, assuming you are picking up to stay at home unless seeking household the $2,500 challenge grant, for a total of Due to COVID-19, Envista has placed As I write this, my mind goes back to household necessities. necessities, medical care, caring for chil - $9,060. the Envista Cares Challenge on hold dur - my childhood, Sunday School Class when If we had our son pick up a grocery dren, family members, pets, or caring for a “The gifts will enable Child Care ing the month of April and is using Mrs. Parks taught us a little song, about item, could he stay for supper? vulnerable person in another location. Aware® of Eastern Kansas to provide $2,500 to purchase local business gift when the rains came down, and floods Yes, there are no restrictions on private Can I get takeout food and coffee with valuable and needed programs and serv - cards and give them away via social media came up, “but the house on the rock stood a friend and sit on the outside seating as ices that support working parents as they over 10 weeks. firm,” complete with hand motions. long as there is no more than two people seek high-quality child care for their chil - ERC Resource & Referral Inc., doing Thank you, Mrs. Parks, you were molding sitting 6 feet apart? dren. Contributions will also provide business as Child Care Aware of Eastern my soul for a time such as this. Yes, since the Order allows outdoor training for the early childhood work - Kansas®, is a non-profit organization God Bless and Stay Safe. I am praying activities and provides for restaurants to force, and impact our ability to bring dedicated to serving Kansas families. for you all. offer carry out. needed materials and resources into child Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas® Can I go to Lowes to get material to care facilities focused on helping improve maintains memberships in both state and What does the Order say? work on my house? the early learning experiences for the chil - national child care resources and referral The Order directs people to stay home Yes, if it is to obtain necessary services dren in care. We want every child to arrive associations (Child Care Aware® of unless they are leaving home for essential family gatherings. or supplies for you or your family or at kindergarten ready to be successful in Kansas and Child Care Aware® of activities. If I have a very small team to go into household members. school – and what happens in the earliest America, respectively). For more infor - Can I go to work? the church to do online sermons from the My employer considers itself essential, years sets the stage for that later success,” mation visit east.ks.childcareaware.org. Yes, if you are involved in an essential church, is that ok? No more than 8 total but the nature of my position in market- said Reva Wywadis, Executive Director of Envista Credit Union’s mission is to function. The Governor's Order lists the people to run cameras, computers, and ing probably doesn't make me essential. ERC dba Child Care Aware® of Eastern help members achieve their financial vital activities in what she calls the Kansas worship, all located outside of 10 feet Would I be required to go to the office, or Kansas. “We are so grateful for the sup - goals by providing quality products and Essential Function Framework list from one another from 9:30 until 12 on should I abide by the stay-at-home port.” services. Envista is a full service financial (KDFF). Sundays. Order? “Child Care Aware is providing servic - institution established in 1957 that has What are the other reasons I can leave Yes. Religious gatherings are exempt If your employer is on the KEFF list, es to ensure the success of our future gen - $420 million in assets and serves more home? under the State order. Religious services the Order doesn't prevent you from going eration. Their work is essential to our than 43,000 Kansans with offices in The Governor orders you to stay at may continue and may involve gatherings to work. community,” said Tara Dimick, Chief Topeka, Lawrence and Hutchinson. For home unless you are seeking food, medi - of 10 or more, however, individuals must With this restriction, does that prevent Business Development Officer of Envista. more information visit cine, household necessities, medical care, maintain a 6-foot distance and adhere to me from leaving Topeka to travel to “We are honored to support them and www.envistacu.com. caring for children, family members, pets, other social distancing, hygiene, and pub - Council Bluffs to see my 83-year-old dis- caring for a vulnerable person in another lic health directives. abled mom on her 83rd birthday? location, engaging in an outdoor activity My brother is self-employed interior No. You can go. with social distancing or working in an painting/small handyman jobs. He has Can we still camp at the state parks activity listed in the KEFF list. the opportunity to work 'outside' on a since they're open? Or is that against the Does the stay at home order affect par- small project. Being that he is outside rules of social distancing enting plans? I have heard of several situ- (distancing) in your opinion, would he be The Governor's Order does not define ations where one parent is keeping chil- ok to take this job, or other similar during outdoor activity but merely puts a limit of dren from the other without discussion this Order? He is no longer taking any six feet from one another and a 10-person and causing a lot of turmoil. interior jobs unless the location was limitation on the gathering size. No. Caring for children is one of the empty such as a rental or new sale of a I have been driving five minutes to my reasons you can leave home. Generally, home. sister's house, and we walk together out- you should follow the court-ordered par - I need additional information to side, keeping our 6 feet distance, and then enting plan, although the parents can answer this question fully. Under the I go home. Will this still be allowed? agree to make changes in the best interest Governor's Order, the answer would be Yes. of the child. yes if his work is related to providing I operate out of Jefferson County, but Do you have anything in print we can housing. The Shawnee County Order says most of my work is in Shawnee County. I carry? you can leave home to provide any servic - install signs and furniture, mainly the No, you do not have to carry special es or perform any action necessary for interior. Should I install projects during papers. construction or repair of housing, com - this time frame? I clean homes for a living. Can I con- mercial construction provided you follow Yes, if your business falls under the tinue to do that? I am a necessity for a lot social distancing requirements. KEFF list. of folks around town. Can I use parks or other public areas? I work in a plant that is deeming them- Yes. Yes. You must comply with social dis - selves essential even though that is a bit of My Significant Other works in Holton tancing, maintaining six-foot social dis - a stretch. They are taking the cleaning on Saturdays at a liquor store, and he's tancing, and not gather in groups over ten seriously, but I am still afraid to go to concerned as to whether he can travel to people. work. Can an employee of an " essential Holton from here to go to that job, since I am working in the Sales role and as a business" reserve the right to self-quaran- the lockdown has taken effect. Does either Respiratory Therapist. Do I need to carry tine and abstain from work? one of us need papers or special permis- with me paperwork for the new emer- The Order, which is the subject of this sion to go to work now? gency order? article, doesn't grant rights to employees He can go to work at the liquor store. No. but uses powers granted by statute to The KEFF says the retail sale of alcoholic Can you tell me how you think this restrict individuals under certain condi - beverages is essential. No, you don't need relates to real estate... showing homes, tions. Can you refuse to go to work? Yes. papers or special permission. client actually moving from one location Can they fire you for being a no-show Can we go to the Post Office and bank to another, clients hiring someone to without more? Yes. Would you have legal during the Stay at Home Order? move their piano, etc.? recourse later? Maybe. That would Yes, although it is a little unclear under The Governor's Order Kansas Essential depend on a lot of facts and law that is the Governor's Order. Mail and Banking Function Framework list includes real outside the focus of this article. I would services, however, are allowed under the estate services. The Shawnee County encourage you to call the Kansas Bar KEFF list. Order Essential services also included real Association at 1-800-928-3111, and they Can I continue to do business in KC estate services. can refer you to a lawyer that is familiar area? I'm from out of town, and I pick up I have a friend who works for a flooring with employment law. 4 • April 2020 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

KKanasasn Nusrsaings H oNme eOuwtbresak BNrEOiDeEfSHsA , fKran.o (KmNS) —a Irn ohueld nin dthe ctohuntye j aisl otna potsse ible Swells: 1 Dead, 25 Sickened Kansas, coronavirus has mostly shown charges of terrorism and criminal TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas up in cities and suburbs. But now, threat. Chief David Post says police coronavirus cases have increased near - infections are creeping into rural parts were called to a Dollar General store in ly 15% in one day. That comes as an of the state, areas with less medical Scott City Tuesday night after a man outbreak at a nursing home grows and equipment and older health care allegedly told the girl he was going to officials urge people to stay away from workers. Celia Llopis-Jepsen, of the give her the virus and then coughed in each other to control the virus's Kansas News Service, recently inter - her face. No further details were spread. Health officials reported 552 viewed a physician in the small town of released. cases in Kansas on Thursday, up from Neodesha, who's anxious about the ======State officials are expected to shoot address what she described as hun - 482 a day earlier. Thirteen people have spread of this fast-moving virus into Wichita Officials Seek to Restrict down the proposal. The Kansas dreds of thousands of calls to the state died, including a 90-year-old resident his part of the state. (Get more on this Abortion Amid Outbreak Supreme Court last year declared labor office by making it easier for of the Life Care Center in Burlington. story.) WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Officials in access to abortion a "fundamental" Kansans to receive unemployment Twenty-five other residents and staff ======the Wichita area took what is likely to right under the state constitution. Gov. benefits amid the coronavirus out - members at the facility are sickened. Kansas Man Allegedly Threatened be an unsuccessful step toward halting Laura Kelly said health care clinics will break. Kelly announced that Kansas The company also runs a nursing to Give Girl Coronavirus abortions amid the coronavirus out - be considered essential because would temporarily waive the one-week home near Seattle tied to 40 deaths SCOTT CITY, Kan. (AP) — A west - break. Sedgwick County commission - women's reproductive health is an waiting period for people to receive and one in Kansas City, Kansas, where ern Kansas man is jailed after he ers voted Wednesday to approve a rec - essential need. the unemployment benefits and waive a resident died last month. allegedly coughed on an 11-year-old ommendation to restrict abortion ======the requirement that they seek ======girl and told her he was going to give clinics to only essential medical proce - Kansas Governor Creates Easier employment. (Learn how to file for As Coronavirus Moves into Rural her the coronavirus. Scott County dures during the coronavirus pandem - Path for Unemployment Benefits unemployment benefits in Kansas.) Kansas; Small Town Hospitals Struggle authorities say 31-year-old Chance ic, a move designed to stop abortions WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas ======to Prepare Archie Seamans, of Scott City, is being at the Trust Women Wichita Clinic. Governor Laura Kelly is taking steps to –kansaspublicradio.org

others during epidemics and plagues. remains the church whether gathered or EASTER Christians built the first hospitals where scattered.” continued from page 1 caring for the sick could happen safely. The church remains the church online, Their courageous conviction to love and too. During a season of illness when I Tax Day Is now July 15, 2020 their tax professional or online at America. What’s going to happen when care for the least and the poor bore wit - couldn’t attend church in person, I bene - By Peggy Beasterfield IRS.Gov. The form for businesses this last remnant gets used to spending ness to the Spirit’s power. The result was fited from what theologian Deanna Owner, Peggy’s Tax and Accounting Service needing addition time is the 7004. Sundays at home? Like everything in this more an expanding than diminishing Thompson calls “the virtual body of Because of The IRS urges taxpayers who are anxious moment, it’s too soon to tell. church and the spread of the gospel. Christ.” Relying on digital church during the COVID- due a refund to file as soon as pos - The first Easter found the most faithful Controversially, Stone goes on to advo - her own deadly illness, Thompson writes, 19 pandemic, sible. Filing electronically is the huddled away from their congregations, cate for congregational worship for the “I received a prayer shawl from my local you will now quickest way to get a refund. The hiding out with a different fear. Instead of sake of community. To be the body of church community on the day I was diag - have more IRS is saying that refunds should be a pandemic, the disciples were afraid of Christ on earth requires we meet together nosed, [but] through the spreading of my time to file issued within 21 days of electroni - the religious and political authorities as physical bodies. Stone adds that seeing story digitally, five more prayer shawls and pay your cally filing. The quickest way to get who’d crucified Jesus and were likely one another in gathered space is not only arrived in the mail from church commu - state and fed - your refund is to have it directly coming after them too. Perhaps they also a matter of supporting one another but a nities across the country. It’s possible to eral taxes. deposited into your bank. feared Jesus. After all, they’d sworn never way to keep tabs on each other’s well- read this as a (most wonderful) digital Both the IRS and Kansas Peggy’s Tax & Accounting office to deny or disown him, but when every - being. extension of the local church.” Department of Revenue have will be open to help with your tax thing went south, they’d scrambled and However, even if we do practice strin - In northeast Minneapolis at the begin - extended the DUE DATE for Tax filing needs during the COVID-19 fled, leaving a small group of women to gent hygiene and social distancing, com - ning of the pandemic, pastor Stephanie Year 2019 tax return to July 15, outbreak. We will take appoint - keep the faith afloat. And now Jesus was ing together as congregations in the face O’Brien reported that her congregation 2020. That is the date that your ments if you want a face to face loose! The disciples’ socially-distant hide - of this pandemic actually mars our wit - designed a flyer to distribute throughout payment for any income due has to meeting, but are giving you an out proved a bad barrier. Jesus appeared ness. Rather than looking courageous and the neighborhood offering childcare help, be paid. option of dropping your tax infor - in their midst (John 20:19–21) to forgive faithful, we come off looking callous and transportation, grocery shopping, or any - Taxpayers do not need to file any mation off. We will call you if we and to bless and, a few weeks hence, to even foolish, not unlike the snake han - thing else to love their neighbors. Though additional forms or call the IRS or have questions about the return. empower with his very Spirit. dlers who insisted on playing with poison not coming together as a large group to Kansas Department of Revenue to When your return is complete, we It is this same Holy Spirit who has as a proof of true faith. Better the recent worship, they can, assisted by social media qualify for this automatic tax filing will call and you can come in and empowered Christians to serve and to encouragement from Wheaton College’s and virtual reality, provide physical hands relief. Individuals who need addi - sign or we can email the return to love through every crisis—from pan - Esau McCaulley: “The church’s absence, and feet to people in critical need. This is tional time to file beyond the July you and you sign and return it to demics to natural disasters and world its literal emptying, can function as a happening all across the country. 15 deadline, can request a filing us. We will also make arrangements wars. Researcher Lyman Stone reminds us symbol of its trust in God’s ability to meet Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we extension by filing Form 4868 with for you to pay us how Christians historically sacrificed for us regardless of the location. The church might expect other unexpected blessings during this pandemonious Lent: extra alms to donate to the poor, time to medi - tate and to pray, and a growing concern for the needs of the world and even the planet, the imposition of self-denial and silence. Turn to the Easter story proper and you find remarkable silence, the greatest in all Scripture. Nowhere does the Bible offer a description of the Resurrection itself, no language telling us exactly how it hap - pened, no speculation as to what went on in the tomb that first Easter morning. Instead, the risen Jesus simply and shockingly shows up to his disciples hud - dled in fear. In time, this merry band of uneducated fishermen, outcasts, and los - ers upended the Empire. Salvation arrived for all believing humanity. Read to the end of the New Testament, and this same gospel redeems the entire cosmos. All of this emanates out of a glorious emptiness we celebrate Easter morning, whether gathered or scattered. Daniel Harrell is Christianity Today’s editor in chief. 785-286-7899 Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______April 2020 • 5

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Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______April 2020 • 7 Did God Send the Coronavirus? should be familiar with the story of the ent, he disciplines us for our own good. I’m jus’ sfoar 2 yweekis bnefor’e sh.ow.in.g. symptoms??? By Pastor David A. Reed Jewish people’s exodus from Egypt. The But, many people today will say, “Our God I’m not willing to take a chance with other Exodus has been the topic of epic motion doesn’t act like that.” Probably they say that Is the Coronavirus a plague from God? LEE people’s lives by maybe wandering around pictures as well as animated features. And because they don’t read the Old Testament. ...or from the devil? ...or just a coincidence? with it unknowingly. Just by contacting a these all depict the plagues that God sent There is also a popular notion today HARTMAN Does it signal the end of the world? Or, is it handful of people, they in turn can infect on Egypt before Pharaoh finally let Moses’ that it was only the God of the Old a wake-up call for this world? And for lost Managing Editor hundreds in a 2-week period! people go. Testament who sent plagues and disasters, sinners to turn to Christ? Metro Voice Okay, now it just got real! Now I’m on The 8th plague God sent on Egypt was and that in the New Testament somehow a What is it? And who or what caused it? board! Thankfully, everyone wasn’t such a locusts that ate up their food crops. The kind and gentle Jesus took the place of that Really, we don’t know. We can’t say, for sceptic as me, and we already had a head 5th plague God sent was a disease killing harsh and mean Old Testament God. sure. start on heading this thing off here locally. God tells us what we need to know, but their farm animals. And the 6th plague But that notion is popular only among I’ve been isolating at home for over two consisted of boils and sores covering every - people who don’t actually read the New editor’sblog he also leaves us to figure things out for If you’ve known me long, you might weeks now, with only a couple shopping one’s skin. Testament. If they read it, they would real - ourselves based on the information he think I’m a sceptic. And that might be true trips for necessities. There are still a few “Well, that was Egypt,” some people ize that Jesus is just like his heavenly Father. gives us. Jesus often did that when he spoke in many instances, but after all, I was born sceptics out there, though. What will it may say. “God wouldn’t send plagues like At John 14:9 Jesus said, “Whoever has seen in parables. in Missouri. You have to SHOW ME! take to convince them? So, what does the Bible tell us about sit - that on us!” me has seen the Father.” And Hebrews 1:3 My mind can be changed, but it takes uations like this coronavirus pandemic? After they were freed from their slavery says that Jesus is “the exact representation” some doing. Is our country changing before We know that everyone eventually dies. in Egypt, God told his Chosen People of God the Father. I looked at the death rates for the coro - our eyes? Romans 5:12 tells us that “through one through Moses that they would be blessed When he healed a man who had been navirus and it didn’t look like a national Many Americans have been praying for man sin entered the world, and death if they obeyed his laws, but that they would unable to walk, Jesus also told him to stop emergency to me. Why were officials can - our nation, not just recently, but for through sin, and thus death spread to all be punished with disasters if they dis - sinning, or something worse may happen celling events and closing everything months and years. Are we seeing a change? men, because all sinned.” obeyed. In Deuteronomy 28, beginning to him. John 5:14 says, “Later Jesus found down? Yeah, there might have been a This past few weeks, I have seen liberal And we know that unexpected things with Verse 15, God said, him at the temple and said to him, ‘See, problem on the coasts, but not in Kansas! Democrat governors (who previously happen to all of us. Ecclesiastes 9:11 says, “But if you do not obey the LORD your you are well again. Stop sinning or some - Why, we didn’t have a single person sick have called Republican President Donald “time and unpredictable events overtake” God and carefully follow all his commands thing worse may happen to you.’” That was in Shawnee County! And you’re closing Trump everything but the Anti-Christ) everyone. We also know that Satan the and laws I am giving you today, all these a warning for his own good. stuff down? I could see maybe having the working closely with the president and devil can cause illness. In Job 2:7 we read curses will come upon you and stay . . . Decades later, when the resurrected and older and infirm folks stay safe at home, even praising him for the way his admin - that “Satan ... afflicted Job with painful The LORD will punish you with disease, risen Christ sent a message to the Christian but EVERYBODY? istration has worked with their states. sores from the soles of his feet to the top of fever, swelling, heat, lack of rain, plant dis - church in the ancient city of Thyatira he And then I started seeing the first-per - I have seen President Trump, a loud his head.” But Satan can’t do things like eases, and mildew until you die.” gave them a stern warning of the punish - son accounts from Italy, and New York, and boisterous New Yorker, present calm, that unless God steps back and allows him And then in Verse 38 he continued, ment he would send on church members and other places. It can be mild for some quiet and serious daily updates on the to. who were behaving immorally. people, but deadly for others, and it’s not national situation. Last month the news head - We find that in Revelation 2:21, just old people who are dying. And the I have seen Democrats and lines were dominated by wild - where Jesus says about the self- death toll mounted. States that had no Republicans in the House and Senate fires destroying miles and miles proclaimed ‘prophetess’ who problem suddenly were faced with sever work together tirelessly to solve the cur - of woodland and countryside was spearheading the immoral problems and shortages. Should we really rent dilemma, with minimal partisanship. and killing a billion animals. element in the church, start worrying in Kansas? They’re not Many who complained about trivial Then came the locust “I have given her time to even sure why some get sicker than others. things on Facebook, now are more con - plagues with locusts by the bil - repent, but she is not willing to Then we had a case or two in the KC cerned with faith, family and friends. lions sweeping across Africa, repent of her sexual immorali - area, then a few more. Then in a few other Maybe there will be something good Asia and the Middle East, ty. counties. And then right here in Topeka! come out of this. Let’s hope so. Let’s hope destroying crops and leaving “Look! I am throwing her And you can have it and be contagious we learn something . people to starve. The locust onto a bed of violent illness, plagues are still going on, but and those who commit adul - tells the prophet, “I am the LORD, and I do Christ’s return. But, if they are, then we they’ve slipped from the head - tery with her into terrible suf - not change.” have reason to be glad. Jesus said at Luke lines as the coronavirus now fering, unless they repent of her And in Hebrews 13:8 in the New 21:28, “Now when these things begin to dominates the news. deeds. Testament we are told, “Jesus Christ is the take place, straighten up and raise your There are also smaller news “Furthermore, I will strike same yesterday and today and forever.” heads, because your redemption is draw - headlines that don’t get as her followers with a deadly dis - Jesus is coming again. And he warned ing near.” much attention. One such headline asked, “You will plant much seed in your field, ease, and then all the churches will know that there would be disasters in the days But, if today’s events are just a wake-up “Is God Angry with Mankind?” Another but your harvest will be small, because that I am the one who searches minds and leading up to his return in power. At Luke call before we reach that final stage, then we story in the Washington Post was titled, locusts will eat the crop.” hearts. I will repay each one of you what 21:11 he said, “There will be terrible earth - can pray that people who don’t know the “This is not the end of the world, accord - The nation of Israel did sin and Moses your deeds deserve." quakes, famines, and dreadful diseases in Lord will come to their senses, repent, and ing to Christians who study the end of the said at Numbers 16:46, “The Lord's anger If Jesus spoke those words from heaven various places.” turn to him for salvation. world.” Another story out of Italy, which has already broken out and an epidemic about a church that tolerated sexual Would these be naturally occurring Our heavenly Father has our eternal has been hit especially hard by the has already begun.” And Verse 47 says that immorality back then, how would he feel events, or would God actually send some future in view. So, is the Coronavirus a Coronavirus, features the Pope asking God “the number of people who died was today about churches that wink at fornica - of the disasters in the final days of this plague from God? ...or from the devil? ...or ‘to stop the epidemic with “his hand.”’ 14,700.” tion and even fly the rainbow flag? world? The best answer is found in the just a coincidence? Does it signal the end of The Bible will tell us whether God stops Later, when Israelite men were commit - At Romans 11:22 the Apostle Paul New Testament’s last book, the Apocalypse the world? Or, is it a wake-up call for this epidemics in answer to prayer. And it will ting sexual immorality with the women of spoke of “the kindness and sternness of or Revelation. It speaks plainly of God world? And for lost sinners to turn to tell us whether God sends epidemics. After the Midianites, Numbers chapter 25 tells God” – kindness to those who repent of sending plagues or disasters upon this Christ? Really, we don’t know. We can’t say, King Solomon dedicated the Temple he us God sent an epidemic disease on them. their sins and walk in God’s ways, but rebellious world. Revelation 15:1 says, for sure. built for the Lord in Jerusalem, God spoke When one of their leaders took drastic sternness to those who disregard God’s “There were seven angels bringing seven But we can say for sure that people need to him. 2 Chronicles 7:13 tells us God said, action to end that unfaithfulness, mercy and persist in wrongdoing. disasters. These are the last disasters, to hear the Gospel. And we can hope that “Whenever I hold back the rain or send Numbers 25:8 tells us, “the epidemic that So the revelation of God through Jesus because after them, God’s anger is fin - these troubling events in the world will locusts to eat up the crops or send an epi - was destroying Israel was stopped, but it Christ is consistent with the revelation of ished.” bring people to their knees in prayer and demic on my people, if they pray to me had already killed twenty-four thousand God in the Old Testament. He is a loving But Revelation 16: 9 says most people will cause people to re-examine their lives, and repent and turn away from the evil people.” heavenly Father, but also an old-fashioned would refuse “to change their hearts and and to think about where they will spend they have been doing, then I will hear them During the reign of King David, when strict Father who corrects and disciplines lives and give glory to God.” eternity. in heaven, forgive their sins, and make he sinned against God, 1 Chronicles 21:14 people with the aim of bringing them to These end times disasters serve as warn - As we offer help and comfort to those their land prosperous again.” says, “the Lord sent an epidemic on the repentance. And he is a God who will ulti - ing signs, for the purpose of alerting people who are in distress, we can remind them So, God spoke of sending locusts and people of Israel, and seventy thousand of mately punish with severity wrongdoers to the approaching end, and to call them to that this life isn’t all there is. As they face epidemics. And he said he would answer them died.” who reject his mercy. repent and return to God. uncertainty about their future, we can tell prayers for locusts and epidemics to stop if Again, centuries later when Israel The ‘Jesus’ of popular culture who loves But God knew ahead of time that most them of the hope Jesus gives. We can share the nation of his people “pray to me and turned away from God, God told his and accepts everyone and everything, people would NOT see these things as the promise of John 3:16 that encourages, repent and turn away from the evil they prophet Jeremiah at Jeremiah 24:10, “I will without a call to repent and without ever warnings from God and so would refuse to “God so loved the world that he gave his have been doing.” send war, hunger, and disease against mentioning punishment — that is not the listen. Revelation 9:20-21 says, “The other one and only Son, that whoever believes in Many people become upset, even angry, them.” real Jesus — the Jesus of the Bible. people who were not killed by these terri - him shall not perish but have eternal life.” These disasters were sent for a purpose. People who read the Bible from cover to ble disasters still did not change their hearts at the suggestion that God sends locusts –David A. Reed is pastor of Immanuel and epidemics. “God is love, so he doesn’t God’s purpose was to bring them to repen - cover find it to be consistent from cover to . . . and turn away from murder or evil tance — to cause them to change their cover, because God does not change. In magic, from their sexual sins or stealing.” Baptist Church, 195 Whitman Street, New do such things,” they say. Bedford, MA. Learn more about the But, even those who don’t read the Bible hearts and minds, and turn back to God, Chapter 3, Verse 6 of the book of Malachi, We don’t know if the terrible things so he could bless them. Like any good par - the last book of the Old Testament, God happening now are part of the sign of church at ImmanuelBaptistNB.org. 8 • April 2020 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice HOW CAN WE HELP? 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We are limited to take-out only. ing from other businesses who are doing 11am at least 1 day prior so that we can Donaldson's Jewelers May is our second busiest time of year We are still open and will remain open well and want to help, and are very much efficiently prepare your order and plan 902 N. Kansas Ave. in NOTO with events such as Easter, 1st as long as sales support the employee’s appreciative of those who continue to staffing. Orders can be placed by phone, 785-273-5080 Communions, Administrative payroll. If you need or want something, advertise with us. That is what makes the FB message, or on our website. eGift [email protected] Professionals Day, Teacher’s Day, Nurse’s we can most likely do it! free Metro Voice possible. Some of the Cards are also available on our website. www.DonaldsonsTopeka.com Day, Mother’s Day and graduations to businesses on this page have also offered facebook.com/donaldsonstopeka keep us busy. With many religious Heather Riniker to purchase advertising, as have some Deb Johnson, BCTMB organizations, schools and events being Orange Blossom Room other businesses in the area that want to Stillpoint Massage & Bodywork Studio Donaldson's Jewelers is a family closed or postponed this has limited the 5648 SW 29th St., inside Halo Room help. We want to work with everyone and 2709 SW 29th St. owned, full line jewelry store and repair number of celebrations or “Thank You”s 785-477-4411 any kind of budget to help us all get 785-220-7805 shop. I am Dave Horn, the new face of we are able to make favors or gits for. [email protected] through this. [email protected] the store since Dan Donaldson's retire - Suggestions on ways you can help us: facebook.com/heather.danielle.riniker ment from the jewelry business. In 2019, For Easter, consider giving a child a per - we decided to become a part of the excit - sonalized story book with their name. I’m an independent cosmetologist just ing arts scene in NOTO. We pride our - Personalized candy bars are only $2.00 out here trying to build confidence and selves on quick, quality repairs, usually each and can always sweeten someone’s encourage self-love! overnight! Our great customer service is day. Consider them for your special With the pandemic, it’s created a major the most important facet of what we have administrative professional, teacher or slow-down in business, as we have direct to offer, and we look forward to reopen - nurse. Perhaps maybe even consider contact through almost the entire service. ing soon! some miniature “Thanks a Million” bars People are keeping their distance. Since the stay at home order was to carry with you to give to those delivery People could be of help by spreading announced, our showroom is temporari - drivers, store clerks, medical profession - the word to your friends/family about me ly closed. We look forward to seeing als, etc., who are out there working for us. so we can grow together! You can pur - everyone again when this is over. It is still important to keep your name in chase your hair care products from me We have launched a new website, front of your customers. We can help you and I will personally deliver curbside or www.donaldsonstopeka.com, that has an select affordable promotional items to personally to you, or even mail it if you’d like! Also, with each $50 in credit pur - chased (on a virtual gift card) you get $10 off your service! Payment offered through PayPal: [email protected].

Kimberly Mattox Diner 24 2134 N Kansas Ave. 785-408-1211 [email protected] www.diner24topeka.com facebook.com/ladybossmotor/

I am the owner and operator of Diner 24, located just off Highway 24 and N Kansas Ave. We are family owned and operated, and opened October 1, 2018. We typically employ up to 8 employees, four of which are family, including my two adult sons. We pride ourselves in our homemade, always fresh, amazing break - fast and lunch. We are well known for wanting to serve and give to our commu - nity every chance we are able to serve. The plunge of our business stability has been nothing less than astronomical since the COVID-19 epidemic. We have Drew and Karen Walker • 785-266-5273 made as many changes as we physically [email protected] Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______April 2020 • 9 that need to be paid whether we have You can purchase gift certificates to use Derek Rowe During the pandemic, the way of business or not. We also have to pay fed - in the future for ball season, family Modern Woodmen doing business has drastically changed. I eral taxes and it will be tough to do all of reunions, school events and so many 1415 SW Topeka Blvd, Suite 12 was used to doing almost all of my meet - that! We have mortgage payments, and other functions where you may need cus - 785-817-6881 ings face to face. I enjoyed being in the truck payments as well. tom screen-printed shirts. We are OPEN [email protected] same physical space as our members. As far as what can Topeka do to help, I and are cleaning our work space to be safe https://reps.modernwoodmen.org/drowe Now, things are 100% virtual. I am lever - have a few answers: and clean for our customers and our - facebook.com/DerekRoweMWA/ aging technology as a medium to contin - and financially can to accommodate our 1. Pray for us selves. Hours are Monday - Friday 9- ue to provide great service. Diner 24 family and community with the 2. Hire us for your next event when this 5:30pm and Saturdays 9-11am! I am a financial advisor with Modern I desire to continue to help individuals, attempt to just “keep our doors open.” We all passes Woodmen. I help individuals, families, families, and businesses through this time have had to reduce employees’ hours 3. Find a reason to hire us! Thank you Jason Brown and businesses plan for a secure financial by offering complimentary needs analy - drastically, along with our business hours for time and consideration. A&J Home Repair future. Working together, I can help you sis. There are many who have lost their and taking some of our “favorites” off the 785-506-2444 – Text or Call develop a personal financial strategy jobs and consequently lost their work- menu to reduce waste and cost. We are Jamie Tast-Pasley [email protected] unique to your needs and goals. My role is provided benefits. I can help discuss serving drive-thru and curbside and Tshirts ETC facebook.com/AandJHomeRepair to help you: • Define your goals and options for those people. I can help those attempting to come up with delivery 923 SW Fairlawn Rd. objectives. • Assess your current financial who were counting on their 401(k) or options as we were extremely unhappy 785-273-7444 A&J Home Repair specializes in every - situation. • Create an affordable plan that small business for retirement. For anyone with our third-party delivery services and [email protected] thing from smaller honey-do projects to will grow with you in the future. • Help who is unsure of their financial plan discontinued them. We are not exactly facebook.com/tshirtsetcks bigger construction projects, including you get started and then review and going forward, I’d love to be a resource to equipped for drive-thru as we do not have Remodels, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, adjust your plan over time. help talk through planning options. a menu board outside but we are making I am Jamie Tast-Pasley, customer serv - Decks, Windows, Fencing, Custom build - the best out of what we still have. I am ice here at Tshirts ETC, and my boss is Joe ing & Creating, Tiling, Flooring, Welding, running outside with menus, taking Glotzbach. We are located at 10th and etc. We do free estimates and we are orders, running drinks out and collecting Fairlawn. We are a small business, just 5 licensed and insured. Our top priority is payment, then running food out to each employees and our boss, Joe! We are a our customer satisfaction. vehicle trying be the most efficient we can screen print and embroidery company Most customers have postponed jobs be in serving our Diner 24 families in the and are printing shirts for all of our busi - they've wanted done, meaning work is most timely manner possible. Diner 24 nesses here in town. slowing down for us. wasn’t designed to be a “fast food” drive Since school events have been can - We are a 2-man crew, use protective thru simply because we make everything celed, we have lost prom business, school precautions, and clean up after ourselves, fresh and made to order! I refuse to lower sports business and lots of community ensuring the clients & our own safety, and our quality of food and services by pre- events with promo t's. We are trying to would love your business. We are still able cooking hamburger patties, or home - stay afloat like every other business. to do so many jobs, and if you are worried made French fries etc. We are offering our 10 for 10 Special: about keeping your house clear of people How can people help? It is going to with 10 or more shirts they are $10.00 outside your family, we also do several take a miracle from God for any business - apiece with a $10.00 setup fee for a 1 color outdoor projects such as decks, pergolas, es the size of mine to recover from this screen print on 1 side of the shirts. We etc.! It's a great time for house improve - economic disaster. I personally believe in have some ‘Small Business Strong’ shirts ments & A&J Home Repair is here when God very strongly and am believing for a we are printing for sale along with our you need us! Please check out our miracle! The following are just a few ‘Keep Calm and Social Distance’ on shirts Facebook page to see examples of the things I could predict would help: for sale. They are $10.00 per shirt plus tax projects we do! Text 785-506-2444 today 1. Prayers and are made to order. You pick your to schedule your free estimate! 2. Financial assistance to continue to color and size! pay the rent, bills, overhead, etc. 3. Free advertising, including a bill - board, signs, etc. 4. Purchase of Gift Cards 5. Volunteer staff 6. Food donations from suppliers

Andrew Walker Solid Rock Sound Machine 785-266-5273 [email protected] www.solidrocksoundmachine.com facebook.com/SolidRockSoundMachine

My name is Andrew Walker and my wife and I own the Solid Rock Sound Machine DJ Company. We are celebrating over 30 years in business! Our business provides music and assistance for almost any event that a person can think of. We have done Weddings and Receptions, Car Shows, Anniversary parties, store open - ings, birthday parties and more. We are actively involved in many non-profit organizations with sound and music sup - port. We have provided sound support for some major events over time and are glad we did! All this came to a screeching halt when the Corona Virus hit! To begin with, the group numbers for events were lowered. Some of the major venues have closed, so there is no way we can be there! County facilities are now closed as well, which has cancelled at least 3 events we would do and a few weddings as well! At last count we have lost 7 celebrations and over $1500 in revenue. We have been put on hold until this virus passes! We have to renew our website and all the tools that go with it, we have to pay insurance, taxes, and several fees to maintain our business 10 • April 2020 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice How coronavirus has amplified the evolution of technology in business However, products and offerings available sumers want to know who they can really by Matthew Faraci digitally may never realize a better trust, and affording all-star brands the Last week, I was in a meeting — via moment to get right in front of their tar - ability to have an outsized impact. video — with two coronavirus-frustrated get customers. For the next few weeks and Ironically, these are the areas so many entrepreneurs. maybe months, untold millions of fami - businesses look to cut in tough times, and They have a game-changing product, lies will be stuck at home surfing on their yet in this particular tough time, cutting they’ve invested millions into it, and had screens for news, hard-to-find products, outreach means cutting off most oppor - the official rollout ready to begin this entertainment, innovative solutions to tunities to reach consumers. The virus we month with a big marketing and publicity enhance the at-home experience, and last face is not like others that have come push at major events like South by but not least, engaging in digital conversa - before it, and the marketplace is no differ - Southwest, all of which are now paused or tions on email, text, WhatsApp, ent. What worked in the Great Recession canceled. Like so many entrepreneurs, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. — already ancient history given the they’re still getting over the shock of how That means Utah companies such as advances in technology since that time — the whole wide world just changed so Harmon Brothers — whose internet isn’t going to work this go around. dramatically and suddenly thanks to video campaigns for companies like Once upon a time, marketers lamented something so small it can only be seen Squatty Potty, Purple and Chatbooks the control that mega-events, broadcast with an electron microscope. have helped drive hundreds of millions in and satellite channels, and big-box retail - Business owners have to keep moving online sales — and Clickfunnels, one of ers had over their ability to reach cus - forward and find a way to market their the global leaders in turning digital visi - tomers. Now, it’s Facebook, Twitter, brand. This is not a time for business as tors into customers, have gone from get to, and an audience that might be practices within each environment. Google and Apple, and news destinations usual — it’s time to pivot fast, innovate important to vital. And so is a company’s keenly interested in what brands have to From large, multinational corpora - like this one, Huffington Post, CNN, Fox and hustle. internet provider, IT team, cellphone say. tions to bright-eyed startups, in corona- News and The Daily Wire who are hold - An American in Italy recently wrote provider, and anyone else connected to There are three key elements to shifting era it’s not going to be acceptable to just ing the keys, and they don’t care if a busi - about his time under quarantine, noting this virtual consumer ecosystem. in this direction or doubling-down on an “let the young people figure it out.” ness is big or small, they care if it is savvy that were it not for the internet, it would It also means that more families will be already digitally-based marketing Everyone who wants to succeed needs to enough to understand how to work with be an incredibly lonely and unproductive watching more Dry Bar Comedy, cruising approach — a great digital content plan, a quickly gain a working understanding their platforms and how to tell a story to experience. But we do have the internet, through favorite YouTubers like The savvy social media ad buying capability, and move toward advanced know-how as their audiences. and while it is already incalculably valu - Piano Guys, Peter Hollens, What’s Inside?, and a scrappy public relations strategy. fast as possible. Necessity is the mother of invention. able, it’s going to be even more so for the Brooklyn and Bailey, Ellie and Jared, and Marketing is storytelling, and therefore Simply put, a digitally-based content Innovating is the difference between next few months. JK Studios (especially with very little in it’s important to assess what stories can be plan is how stories are told, a paid ad “open” and “out of business” in our chal - Products, other than essentials, that the way of live sports to consume). These told, and then identify where and how strategy finds people to tell it to, and pub - lenging days ahead. require physically going to a traditional creators and entertainers have the atten - they can be told, understanding what lic relations ties it all together, sharing the –Matthew Faraci is founder of the Los brick-and-mortar establishment are tion of an audience, an audience that is channels are available, the costs to use overall narrative through the media, Angeles media strategy agency Inspire going to be challenging to market. hard to physically — but not digitally — those channels, and the most effective earning credibility in a time where con - Buzz.

City of Topeka to Provide Curbside to-go Parking for Downtown Restaurants The City of Topeka has partnered with cones and a red and white sign that says List of participating restaurants: several downtown restaurants to provide “15 min food pickup only.” Iron Rail Brewing, 705 S Kansas Ave curbside pickup of to-go orders for “A big ‘Thank You’ to whoever came up Juli’s Coffee and Bistro, 110 SE 8th Ave patrons practicing social distancing and with this idea. At this juncture, we should Jersey Mike’s, 718 S Kansas Ave The do anything we can to help our employ - Celtic Fox, 118 SW 8th St. ees,” said Doug Thomas owner of The Classic Bean, 722 S Kansas Ave Subway, Classic Bean. 935 S Kansas Ave

restauranteurs seeking sales while comply - ing with a restriction on gatherings of more than 50 people due to COVID-19 concerns. “I’m pleased that the City of Topeka can help our downtown businesses to stay open and provide food services while pro - moting social distancing and creating a safe environment for our citizens,” said City Manager Brent Trout. The City of Topeka has pledged to reserve two parking stalls in front of each participating downtown eating establish - ment, including restaurants, coffee shops, sandwich shops and bars that serve food. Parking stalls will be designated by orange Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______April 2020 • 11 How Are Pastors Handling Ungathered Worship? Three church leaders share their all I saw were glowing portraits of oppor - know we will do it well. But I also need to adaptations, innovations, and frustra - tunity. The gospel would go viral, prayer be able to grieve—to acknowledge the loss tions as they respond to COVID-19. would spread from house to house like in and the strange sense that things may the book of Acts, and our gathering-cen - never go back to the way they were. I am Pastors are used to thinking on their tric consumer instincts would be disci - grateful for Zoom and the technology that feet. Sermon prep is set aside when a plined and pruned. lets us broadcast live, but I am most grate - beloved church member is injured and But none of that felt true on Saturday as ful for the reminder of the value that God taken to the hospital. A carefully written I pressed record on the best camera I could puts on physical presence. The Word took prayer is discarded when God lays a press - find and began to preach in a small room on flesh and made his dwelling among us. ing concern on the pastor’s heart. Church without a congregation—basically by leaders improvise as often as any jazz myself. It didn’t feel like the opportunity of Equipping the Priesthood of All a lifetime. It just felt sad. I missed my peo - Believers musician. But the past few weeks have pre - Unity Amid Adversity members to record “Park Hill Daily” ple. It didn’t matter that our online pres - Chad Ashby, pastor of College Street sented an especially difficult challenge. Evan Wickham, lead pastor of Park Hill prayer and Scripture reading videos from ence would turn out to be far larger than Baptist Church in Newberry, South While any week of ministry requires flexi - Church in San Diego, California: their mobile devices for our central our typical Sunday gatherings. I didn’t Carolina: bility, the threat of COVID-19 has flum - In this moment, God is allowing the YouTube channel. Instead of a sermon ache for online presence; I ached for actual After seven and a half years of pastor - moxed both veteran and novice ministers. world to be disrupted. Did we really think monologue, we are posting teaching dia - presence, the communion of the saints, ing, few ministry firsts remain for me. Government orders to avoid large—and spiritual renewal would come if every - logues between multiple leaders to our the body of Christ. But last Sunday I experienced two. It was increasingly smaller—gatherings have thing stayed the same? Don’t get me podcast feed. Then our communities meet my first time benching a prepared ser - forced pastors to throw out their play - wrong; I’m not saying COVID-19 is some over Zoom throughout the week to dis - I missed standing in the lobby and mon in favor of a Saturday-night medi - books and experiment in their approaches divinely sanctioned means to our revival - cuss the teaching and pray for each other. being able to tell the kind of week my tation on Revelation 1: “Fear not …” It to weekly worship. ist ideological ends. But in times like this, On Sundays, everyone joins a simple hour friends had by the strain in their smile. I was also my first time announcing the In this unprecedented season, pastors the gospel of “God with us” carries a of worship and prayer streamed over missed the idiosyncratic laughter during cancellation of Sunday worship gather - will benefit from watching each other heightened weight of hope. YouTube Live from our living room. At the sermon, people coming forward for ings. I’ve never canceled—not for snow, carefully as they learn through trial and At Park Hill Church, we are doing noon on Monday through Saturday, we prayer, kids running around the lobby like sleet, power outage, broken air condi - error what approaches are most effective everything we can to lead our people into invite the whole church to gather via they own it, and lingering worship leading tioning, or even personal illness. It was a in shepherding anxious and lonely people hope-filled, Spirit-driven creativity. Like Zoom for an hour of prayer. Tomorrow I’ll people to deeper prayer and confession. In weird Sunday. through this pandemic. We asked several everyone else, we feel like we’re barely be hosting a conversation with a guest Life Together, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote, In light of the CDC’s recommendation pastors to share the new things they have treading water! But people are gracious. speaker over Zoom Webinar, and we will “The physical presence of other Christians against gatherings of more than 50, we tried over the last two weeks. In their No one has left a negative Yelp review invite the church to participate through is a source of incomparable joy and weighed the options. Our members aren’t responses, you will find creative ideas for about a bad livestream experience. The Q&A panels. We’ll record the event and strength to the believer.” Last Sunday I felt particularly tech savvy, although most serving isolated people, as well as honest self-proclaimed Sunday experience post it to our podcast immediately for no joy or strength—just faithfulness to a could find their way to a livestream if nec - admissions about the frustration of can - experts have gone silent. More than any those who couldn't attend. message I have come to cherish and long - essary. But I didn’t love the idea of prepar - celed services and sermons delivered to a other time in my life as a second-genera - While we grieve the loss of physical ing for people who have become my fam - ing and preaching sermons into a camera camera instead of a room filled with God’s tion pastor, it truly feels like we’re in this presence, we also believe God is allowing ily. in an empty sanctuary for weeks on end. people. together. the sap to be drawn back into the tree for I know that the church is not a building. That option also seemed to ignore the Our team senses massive kingdom a season. This is not just a forced Sabbath. Time to Grieve I know Sunday is just a part of church life, opportunity at hand. opportunity here. This pandemic has cre - It is a mandated Lent. And we walk boldly but last Sunday felt like a condensed sym - In my mind, mandatory social distanc - Jon Tyson, lead pastor of Church of the ated a pipeline for accelerated apprentice - into the wilderness with Jesus to receive his City New York: bol of loss. It highlighted the fact that, ing provides a theological test. Do we real - ship. Leadership everywhere is flattening gift there. When we gather together again, despite our best efforts at connecting ly believe in the priesthood of all believers? I have lived in New York City for 15 and widening. Instead of having our pas - the tree will be in full bloom, and hope will through technology, there is no substitute Have my sermons been training our years and have been involved in church toral team record polished daily devotion - be on full display. for embodied love. It hurt to know that members to read the Bible for themselves planting and mission in some of the most al videos, we are inviting all willing church –Christianity Today challenging ministry contexts. Our church our people would feel the loss, too. No and to teach it to others? Are our members has been here during crises too. We weath - matter the quality of the broadcast, they equipped for ministry? ered the 2008 financial meltdown, and would trade it for a moment worshiping We decided to empower our members when the city was hit by hurricane Sandy together—shaking hands, hugging, rais - to lead their households in worship during in 2012, the church served, sacrificed, and ing their voices, and receiving the quarantine. I quickly put together a gave in such a way that that many in our Communion. basic booklet for members. Each week city were thanking God for the presence of “I long to see you, so that I may be filled contains a Bible passage from Luke’s the Christians they had formerly dis - with joy,” Paul wrote to Timothy (2 Tim. gospel with questions to help leaders missed. 1:4). Standing in front of the camera, those engage with listeners. It includes a place to So you would expect that we would be words took on a new meaning. I will take prayer requests, a written prayer, and ready for a challenge like COVID-19. We adjust to the new reality. I will do what I a familiar hymn. The liturgy was inten - have been divinely prepared for such a can to redeem this moment. And because tionally sparse and required zero prepara - time as this, I thought. As I looked online, of the amazing team I do ministry with, I tion. We also created a COVID-19 buddy system. Each member was given a shut-in buddy, a member buddy, and a ministry partner buddy to contact every week. They have been encouraged to pray over the phone, share an encouraging verse, send texts, and make sure there aren’t any pressing needs. We packaged these two resources with addressed envelopes so members could send in their weekly offer - ing as well. Quarantining has been a practical reminder that my job is not to do all the ministry, but “to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ” (Eph. 4:12, ESV). Our prayer is that the new patterns of ministry estab - lished during this season will bear fruit long after the virus is eradicated. In the coming days, my goal will be to use online and phone interactions not to build a preacher-centric ministry but to disperse tools and training for members to minis - ter to each other. Hopefully, I will discover that this is what I’ve been doing all along, as the coronavirus “will test what sort of work each one has done” (1 Cor. 3:13, ESV). 12 • April 2020 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

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

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Lunch & dinner served. club business, plus socializing & entertainment. “Funnest Tournament of the Year” DEAF WORSHIP SERVICE – 3rd Sun., 3pm, Faith VEIL BRIDAL EVENT – May 31, 12-4pm., Cyrus Hotel. 50 Lutheran Church, 17th & Gage. Also, every Sun. 9:30am Wedding professionals, Bridal beauty education, wed - service is interpreted. ding planning seminar and much more. Free event. FAMILY EXPERIENCE (FX) – Every Sun., 6:01pm, 6TH ANNUAL KAW VALLEY BANK BLOCK PARTY – Jun. 5, Fairlawn Church of Nazarene, 730 Fairlawn Rd. A time of 1110 N. Kansas Ave. Live music, food and drinks plus high intensity, action packed, skit mania, worship music FREE LISTINGS! E-mail your events to: [email protected]; mail to entertainment for the kids. Free while supplies last. all centered around the word of God for 45 minutes. A Metro Voice, P.O. 5724, Topeka, KS 66605; fax to 785-235-3340 or enter online at metrovoicenews.com Bounce house, face painting, balloon art. free family worship event. For info: Emily Moore, 272- MULVANE ART FAIR – June 6, Mulvane Art Museum. A 6322 or [email protected]. Get your event Highlighted in Blue in print, our online calendar and promoted in social media for only $29! juried event that features 90+ artists using a variety of BOY'S TRAIL LIFE & AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS House FREE Community Food & Clothing Banks. media from across the state, region and country. Live TROUPS - Every Mon. 6pm, Cornerstone Comm. Ch., SEMINARS & CONFERENCES music, beer garden, and food options. Proceeds support 7620 SW 21st. Faith-based scouting programs, age 5- cCONCERTS aleFIRST WEDNESDAY WnESLEY CAFE – First Wedd., ar the Mulvane Art Museum. 18. Register at cornerstonetopeka.com. 478-2929. 6:15pm, Susanna Wesley UMC, 7433 SW 29th. A wor - MEDICARE MONDAYS – First Mon. ea. month, 1-3pm. NOTICE: Because of many cancellations ship service will follow at 7:00. 785-478-3697 or Topeka/Sh. Co. Public Library, 1515 SW 10th. Jayhawk LADIES DAY OUT – Jun. 6, 10am-3pm, Ag Hall. A day of TOPEKA MANKIND PROJECT – Mondays, 6:30pm, 2112 www.swumc.org/wesley-cafe-sign-up1.html . Area Agency on Aging offers Senior health insurance shopping and pampering! Come support local small SW Morningside Rd. Supports men in becoming their due to COVID19, please check with event counseling. For info: 580-4545 or [email protected] businesses. There will be 80 booths for snacks, beauty, best selves, including physical, mental & emotional FIRST SATURDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET – 7:30 AM - health, home goods, decor, gifts, local businesses, health & wellness. Open to any man. Brian Thomas: hosts to make sure there are no 10:00 AM, Shawnee Heights UMC, 6020 SE 44th changes or postponements. clothing, jewelry, and more! Many booths will be offering [email protected] or 785-727-9439 NSIDE OUT FELLOWSHIP – Every Saturday, 6:30pm. FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS free samples or pampering services. Adm is $2 donation THE FORCE (Students Taking Action) – 1st Mon. & 3rd Faith Temple Church, 1162 SW Lincoln. For info: 785- for Foster the Cause. First 100 women will receive a KANSAS PRAIRIE PICKERS – Fourth Sun. ea. Month, Tue., 6:30-8pm, Safe Streets, 2209 SW 29th St. 380-7031 or [email protected] goodie bag loaded with coupons and samples from ven - Committed to being alcohol & drug free. Associate with 1pm, Auburn Commu-nity Center. Foot-stomping, hand- NOTICE: Because of many cancellations dors. clapping tunes. Concessions available 31ST ANNUAL WINNING WOMEN’S CONFERENCE – Apr. like-minded peers, plan activities & get involved in the 30-May 3, Faith Temple Church, 1162 SW Lincoln St. due to COVID19, please check with event TOPEKA YOUTH PROJECT GOLF CLASSIC – Jun. 12, community. Youth 12-18 invited. 266-4606. TOPEKA ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM - F irst Sat. of ea. Theme: “God Made A Way!” Apr. 30, 7pm - “Kick-Off hosts to make sure there are no Village Greens. 8am shotgun. 7:30 registration. Lunch month, 3-5pm, Potwin Presbyterian Church (enter HEARTLAND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS – 2nd Mon., Night!” with Break Out Sessions and Panel Discussion changes or postponements. follows tourney. Cash prizes! Two $500 closest to pin 11:45am-1pm. Promoting neighborhood well-being by south door), 400 S.W. Washburn: 286-0227 (Women Only!) Ages 13 and Up! May 1, 7pm - Friday prizes! Call 273-4141 to register. [email protected] . mobilizing people, ideas & resources. 233-1365. Night Church Service! Special Guest: Pastor Cynthia SENIORS NUTRITIONAL LUNCH – Weekdays, except hol - GOLF CLASSIC AND AUCTION - The Washburn Athletics THE BERRYTON PICKERS - First Sat. of ea. month, 7- Kivett (Kansas City, MO). May 2, 11am- 3pm - “Yeah, TOPEKA LINCOLN CLUB – 1st Tue. of month, 7pm, idays, at noon at Auburn Civic Center, 1020 N. Golf Classic and Auction is rescheduled for June 25-26. Topeka Public Library. Discussing our greatest 9pm, Berryton Baptist Church. Bring snacks, have fun! She Said That!” (A play by Dr. Beryl New) “The play is Washington Street. Minimal cost per person. The four-person Scramble on Friday, June 26, is nearly about a Hilarious Walk Through Bible History with Ten- President, Abraham Lincoln, and his times. The public is GRAND O’ OPRY - 2nd & 4th Saturday, 6:30PM-pre- Reservations/cancellations required 24 hours in sold out. Spots still remain for the Thursday, June 25, welcome. For info, contact Kirk Nystrom 235-6977. show, 7PM showtime, Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, 301 Her-Stories!” May 3, 11am Sunday Morning Worship advance by calling Meals on Wheels of Jefferson & Shamble Service. - Special Guest: Minister LaRonna Saunders of OUR LADY OF THE FAITHFUL – 1st Tues., 6:30pm Mass S Hickory, Ottawa. Tickets are $10 and only at the door. Shawnee Co. at 295-3980. Each meal includes 1% milk 24TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION WALK - Sep 25, 6pm. Free Ph. 785-214-0013, email [email protected]. Olathe, KS. & sugar-free items for diabetics. 215- 0064. followed by Dinner, Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic children’s activities, live music and release butterflies in Church. A Catholic group for those in their 20-30s. LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS – The Weather Room at Cyrus WAM CAMP (Worship, Arts, Music) – Jun. 1-5, 8:30am- BADMINTON – Mon. & Fri. 6-8pm, First Baptist Church, memory of loved ones. Luminaries will be placed on the noon, Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church, 7433 Michelle Ann 580-3071 or Hotel, 920 S. Kansas Ave. 866-266-3500 30th and MacVicar. Topeka Badminton Club invites grounds and can be purchased for $10.00 in memory of [email protected]. Facebook: "Ourladyof SW 29th St. K through sixth grade invited for the players of all ages and skill levels to come for informal anyone you would like to remember. For info: midland - CASTING CROWNS – Oct. 23, 7pm, Stormont Vail Event opportunity to participate in videography, drama, theFaithful." Center. Special guest will be Matthew West. For info: games. The fee is $3 per night. Free instruction upon careconnection.org or 785-232-2044 singing, bell ringing, art, games, snacks, and more! request. Susan at 267-4906. SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Tue., 6:30am, Sunrise castingcrowns.com WAM Campers will develop and lead the worship service Optimist Complex, 720 NW 50th St. 246-1291. DOWNTOWN TOPEKA LIONS CLUB - 2nd & 4th Mondays CHICAGO IN CONCERT – Nov. 8, 8pm, TPAC the following Sunday, June 7. $30.For more info, call MEETINGS & CLASSES MENNINGER BIBLE CLASSES - Tuesdays 11am-12:30. 785-478-3697, E-mail [email protected] or go to at Noon, Madison Street Diner inside the Ramada Downtown, Guests are welcome. Amerus Room, YWCA, 225 West 12th. A new study https://www.swumc.org/wam-worship-arts-music- NOTICE: Because of many cancellations group for Year One of Flo Menninger’s course on Four SPECIAL CHURCH EVENTS camp.html to register. SHEPHERDS CENTER PICKLEBALL GROUP - plays Mon. Years through the Bible. Read and discuss Genesis CAMP INVENTION - Topeka Lutheran School June 8 - & Wed. Mon. at Countryside UMC, 32nd & Burlingame, due to COVID19, please check with event through First Kings. Nominal charge for materials. For NOTICE: Because of many cancellations June 12, and Most Pure Heart of Mary July 6 - July 10, from 3-5. Park on the NORTH side & use the furthest hosts to make sure there are no info call the YWCA at 233-1750 or Clara Gamache at due to COVID19, please check with event 2020. Regional program sponsors include ShurTech WEST door. Follow the hallway to gym. On Wed. at First changes or postponements. 785-408-5433. (The Bible study is also taught on Sat. Brands, LLC. A nationally recognized, nonprofit summer Baptist, 30th & MacVicar, from 1-3. Park on the WEST mornings on 101.5 FM radio.) side. Gym is right inside the doors. hosts to make sure there are no enrichment camp program from National Inventors Hall FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Aerie 4319: First & Third of Fame. TOPEKA SWING DANCE - Tuesdays, 7-8pm, Swing CONCERNED WOMEN FOR AMERICA MEETING - Join changes or postponements. other concerned individuals to pray and unite in action Tue. 7pm; Auxiliary: Third & Fourth Tue. month 6pm, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - June 8 – 12, 6-8pm: Dance Lessons, no partner required, Jayhawk Theatre, 2941 SE Fremont Street. The Fraternal Order of Eagles is 720 SW Jackson. www.topekaswingdance.com. for Shawnee Co. and our Nation. For info about monthly SENIOR FIT & FUN PROGRAM - every Mon., Wed., & BREAKOUT - Escape from Ordinary to Extraordinary, meetings: 785-260-5659 or ks.cwfa.org. an international non-profit organization uniting frater - Lakeview Church of the Nazarene, 2835 SE Croco Road. SAFE STREETS COALITION MEETING – First Wed. of the nally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and equality, to Fri., 1:30pm, Rolling Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW Sometimes our ordinary life can make us feel trapped. month, 11:45am-1pm. Great Overland Station. For info: HEAT UP TOPEKA - Free fitness classes; learn and build make human life more desirable by lessening its ills and healthy social & eating habits. Held at Trinity Hiawatha Place (US Hwy 75 & NW 46th St.) 785-286- We can feel trapped by our worries, our doubts, our 266-4606 or [email protected] promoting peace, prosperity, gladness and hope. fears, and our sin. Sometimes we just wish we could Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st St. Florence 0601 or [email protected] break out and be free from these struggles. Through CARBONDALE FARMERS MARKET - every Wed. 4-6pm in SENIOR SOLO'S – Every 3rd Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. at this escape room-themed VBS, kids will not only solve Carbondale City Park. Vendor-grown or vendor-pro - First Assembly Church, 500 SW 27th St, downstairs fun puzzles throughout the week, but will also learn that duced. For vendor info, contact Mary at 836-7887. Fellowship Hall. Games & Fellowship, lots of Laughter & only God has the power to come in and break us out of TOPEKA TWILIGHT LIONS BRANCH CLUB - 2nd Fun. 785-817-3071. the ordinary to lead us to the extraordinary. (785) 266- Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, Madison Street Diner, inside HARVESTER'S PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - every 3247 lakeviewtopeka.org [email protected] Ramada Downtown. Guests are welcome second Sat., takes place at Christian Lord Ministries, DAY CAMP - July 27 through July 31, Trinity Presbyterian COUNTRY AND BALLROOM DANCING - Thursdays 6- 2421 SE California. Call 266-4979. Church 4749 SW 21st St. Crafts, Games, Music, Theatre, 9pm. Croco Hall. Info: Edwina 379-9538 or 478-4760. FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Archery, Outside Water Activities (weather permitting), SHEPHERDS CENTER LINE DANCING GROUP - meets Sundays at 10am sharp, at Oakland Church of the Bible Reading, Prayer Time, Journaling. $60/child for the 2nd & 4th Thur, 2-4 at First UMC, 6th & Topeka. Park Nazarene: 900 block of NE Oakland, followed by church week. Age: Completed Kindergarten through Entering on the west side & use west door. Immediately inside, services at 10:45am - followed at noon by The Hope 7th Grade. www.TrinityPresbyterian.net 785 272 2620 turn left & walk the ramp to the library, then left to ele - vator. Push [B] for fellowship hall 785-249-3258. . FIRST FRIDAY ART MARKET – Downtown and NOTO arts district. Arts, antiques, fine crafts, flea market items, snacks & beverages, entertainment and more . SAVING DEATH ROW DOGS ADOPTION BOOTH - Every Sat., 11am - 2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker. Some Sat. adoption booths are held at PetSmart, 2020 SW Westport Dr. Updates at savingdeathrowdogs.com TOPEKA FOLK DANCERS CLASSES - Sundays, 2-4pm, 2637 SE 41st St. Dances from 20 countries. No partners or experience necessary. No fee. 215-0968. TOPEKA ACAPELLA UNLIMITED AUDITIONS – Any Monday 7pm, at Seaman Community Church, Fellowship Hall, 2036 NW Taylor. More female singers are needed to sing four part acapella harmonies. Come be our guest any Monday night. Topeka Acapella Unlimited is a Chapter of Sweet Adelines, International. Call Cindy at 785-640-7403 for info SQUARE DANCING - Shawnee Swingers has monthly dances and sponsors lessons in the Fall. Call or text 785-845-2357; [email protected]. On Facebook: Shawnee Swingers Square Dance Club. wesquaredance.com APR. CYCLING EVENTS – Various cycle rides are offered by Kansas Cyclist. www.kansascyclist.com/ APR. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES – Outdoor events and activ - ities. www.getoutdoorskansas.org/calendar 7TH ANNUAL SAFE KIDS DAY AT THE ZOO – May 2, 9am, Topeka Zoo NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER - May 7. Unified public prayer for America; meeting all across the nation on god TV, Facebook and other places! For info visit: www.nationaldayofprayer.org/ YOUTH FOR CHRIST GOLF CLASSIC - May 8, 11:30 reg.; 14 • April 2020 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice www.foe.com 785-266-7307 Overland Station 266-4606. maker Rd Baptist Church, 2700 SW Wanamaker. Doing 18 years of age) For All Groups: Call for start dates (B.A.C.A.) 3rd Sun., 4 pm American Legion, 3800 SE O.W.L.S. (Older Wise Loving Saints) - meets the sec - STUDENT IMPACT – Every Wed., 6–8pm, First Good for Others: Knitting & Crocheting for Local Char- and info packet. Group and individual grief support Michigan. Open to the public. For info: 817-5801. ond Tuesday of the month. Location varies and can be Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Youth games, ities, free yarn, needles, hooks & patterns. All are wel - available upon request. Info: 785-232-2044 ext.341 CELEBRATE RECOVERY - Every Mon. 7-9pm at Topeka found at www.faithfamilylife.com teaching, worship, small groups. For info: 272-0443. come. Anne, 272-9249 or [email protected] CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS - Jayhawk Area First Church, 500 SW 27th, Bldg 'B'. Healing our hurts, CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE – Every Thurs. 7–9pm, First BIBLE QUIZZING – 1st Sat. Learn God's Word & have Agency on Aging provides an opportunity for care - habits, and hangups. Learning to grow in a Christ-like NOTICE: Because of many cancellations Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Worship for col - fun with area Christian youth age 9-19. YFC/YEA style givers to get together and share their ideas and feel - maturity. lege students. quizzing & rules. 913-593-6427 or biblequizzer.org. ings. 2nd Monday of the month , 3:30pm, Topeka COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS/BEREAVED PARENTS due to COVID19, please check with MONTHLY SCORE MEETING – 1st Sat., 8-9:30am, public library, Anton Rm. 3rd Friday of the month , 12 GROUP – Meets 4th Mon. in Formation classroom at INTENTIONAL MOM - 1st & 3rd Thurs., 9-11:30am, noon, Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, 2910 SW Topeka event hosts to make sure there are no Topeka Bible Church Auditorium, 1135 SW College. For Washburn Tech, 5724 SW Huntoon (enter east doors Most Pure Heart of Mary, 17th & Stone. Discussion changes or postponements. all moms, helping them to be intentional! 234-5545. facing Huntoon). No RSVP or fee is required. Small ABORTION RECOVERY SUPPORT – Providing services starts 7pm; fellowship & refreshments 8:30. 272-4895 business owners are invited to a Breakfast for women & men who suffer from Post-Abortion OPERATION BACKPACK – 1st Thurs., 6pm, Indian GRIEF SUPPORT – First Monday each month, 3:30- Roundtable discussion with members of SCORE Syndrome. Kay Lyn at [email protected]. 4:30pm, 400 SW Oakley. Call Donna Park for info: DADDY'S GIRLS EMPOWERMENT MEETINGS - Do you Creek Elementary School, 4303 NE Indian Creek Rd. (Service Corps of Retired Executives). Info: 234-3049. want MORE ... Come Join us for our More Luncheons Volunteers gather to assemble Weekend Snack AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS – for friends & families of 783-7527 or valeotopeka.org. Open to public. Free . where Real Women get together: share, learn and Sacks for low-income students. No assembly in TOPEKA LOVE AGLOW – Once a month on Sat. morn - alcoholics. 785-409-3072 or topekaalanon.org GRIEF SUPPORT – Sponsored by Heartland Hospice grow to return to our homes, families workplace, August. Sponsored by Topeka North Outreach. For ing. A time of worship, prayer and encountering God. PURSUIT FOR SEXUAL PURITY – Men struggling with for those dealing with death or major loss: Call Tawny Barton at 785-409-0232 or Linda Williams churches & other places of influence restored and info: 286-1370. pornography & sexual addiction. This bible study/ 1st Mon., 5:30-7:30pm, Individual appointments; rejuvenated to pursue God's MORE...at Topeka Public at 785-267-0600 for details. TOPEKA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY – 4th Thurs., 7pm, accountability group uses the Pure Desire book by Ted other times are available. Call Terry at (785)230-6730. Library, 12 noon, every 3rd Wednesday. Sponsored by RUSSIAN HOUSE OF PRAYER – Every Sat., 4pm, Roberts. For info: 249-9509. All inquiries confidential. Daddy's Girls Inc. Please to RSVP make lunch reserva - Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th 3rd Thurs., 11am, Lunch After Loss, Paisano’s St. No program in Nov. or Dec. Promotes & stimulates Williamstown Assembly of God, 1225 Oak St., ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS – Monthly support tions: [email protected] or 785-969-0491 Perry/Williamstown. For info: 597-5228. Ristorante, Fleming Place, SW 10th & Gage Blvd, . For the education, knowledge & interest of the member - group meetings for caregivers of individuals with reservations or info: 785-271-6500. S.W.A.G. (Spiritual Warriors Anointed by God) youth ship & the public in family history, genealogical SAVING DEATH ROW DOGS ADOPTION & EDUCATION - Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. All of our group - Wed at 7:00 p.m. 3710 NW Topeka Blvd. records & research. 233-5762 or tgstopeka.org. every Sat. 11am-2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker. programs have moved from in-person to virtual. In EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS : a 12-step program for those suffering with emotional instability such as depression, AWANA – Every Wed., 6-8pm, First Southern Baptist KINGDOM ADVISORS TOPEKA AREA STUDY GROUP – UPPER ROOM COMMUNITY – second Sat., 10 am, person programs will resume once the current safety restrictions are lifted. anxiety, grief, etc. Meets every Tues. at Grace Episcopal Church, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Bible based program for 3rd Thu., 11:30am, Northland Christian Church, 3102 Capitol Building Cathedral, Noon-1pm. For info: Sharon 785-633-7764 children & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 272-0443. NW Topeka Blvd. Christian financial professionals: Starting April 8 - Caregiver support group via Skype financial planners, accountants, attorney’s & insur - 9:30am every other Wednesday. Email Hayley Young at FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30pm, Bethel Baptist Church, – 2nd Tue., 7-9pm. First 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Bible based program for children ance agents invited. kingdomadvisors.org or Jim SUPPORT GROUPS [email protected] or call 785.379.3067 for the meeting SUPPORT GROUP Hanna, [email protected] or 357-6278 x19 . link and other info. Congregational Church, 17th and Collins. For info: & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 286-0467. Randy at 785-969-4038 or [email protected]. AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30-8pm, Auburn Christian TOPEKA (Downtown) OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Fri., NOTICE: Because of many cancellations Starting April 15 - Caregiver Support Group via Google noon, Top of the Tower. Serving the youth of Topeka. Hangouts, 4:30pm every other Wednesday. Email GRANDPARENT/RELATIVE CAREGIVER SUPPORT Church. Bible based program for children & youth due to COVID19, please check with – 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, 2nd floor meeting room, ages 3-HS. For info: 256-2515. Anyone welcome. For info: 272-1099 or Hayley Young at [email protected] or call GROUP [email protected]. event hosts to make sure there are no 785.379.3067 for the meeting link and other info. St. Francis Hosp, 1700 SW 7th. For info: Sharla, 286- TOPEKA PRAYER GROUP - Every Wed., 6:30pm, 409 2329; Jennie (English/Spanish) 231-0763. SW Buchanan St.Do you believe that God hears and TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) -- Every Fri. 8:30 changes or postponements. "HEALING HEARTS" support group/Bible study – Sun- answers prayers? Do you believe Jesus wants to lead to 10:00 am at 3221 SW Burlingame Road. 800-932- days 6-8pm. For women whose husbands struggle "HEALING AFTER THE SUICIDE OF A LOVED ONE" 8677. Support for your weight loss journey. tops.org MIDLAND CARE GRIEF SUPPORT Groups: Building A, with pornography addiction or have had affairs. Video ("HEAL") – or Survivors of Suicide" (SOS). 1st & 3rd His people by His Holy Spirit? Come join us in prayer Tue., 7-8:30pm, Pozez Education Center of Stormont as we seek His face for answers and direction. 785- VIP LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS – Every Fri., Noon, 200 SW Frazier Circle; Every Mon ., 4-5pm: 12 Week & workbook will give you hope for your marriage & Adult Group for Recent Loss 1st and 3rd Thu. , emotional healing. For info: Janet Mitchell, 633-4294. Vail Hospital, 1505 SW 8th St. Serving anyone who has 845-1948; [email protected] Topeka Church of the Brethren, 3201 NW Rochester lost a loved one by suicide. Rd. (1 mile north of Dillon’s North). FREE lunch with 10:30am & 5:30pm—Ongoing Adult Group 1st BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE – NE Kansas Chapter MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB – 1st Wed., 9am–3pm, and 3rd Thu ., 5:30pm: Ongoing Young Adult Group (4- – Every Tue., 7-9pm, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th Street Christian fellowship, devotions & entertainment pro - PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY (east door). Anyone with an Embroidery machine is vided by Topeka North Outreach. Free will donations invited to attend, there are no dues or formal meeting accepted. Free blood pressure checks the last Friday agenda. Lunch is on your own. Teach each other, enjoy of every month, and birthday celebrations the 4th fellowship & complete projects. Call 379-5159. Friday. For Info: 785-224-8803. SAFE STREETS MEETING – 1st Wed., 11:45am, Great A GOOD YARN CLUB – 2nd & 4th Sat., 9-11am, Wana-

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These sacks contain a 2 day • Quincy Elementary prised of local churches that have united NOTICE: Because of many cancellations supply of nutritional, non-perishable, sin - • Chase Middle School to extend a helping hand to the poor and due to COVID19, please check with gle serving size food items. Normally dis - oppressed in their time of need. event hosts to make sure there are no tributed to children on Fridays to ensure Friday 4:30 – 5:30 pm Chartered in 1971 as a 501c3 organization, changes or postponements. they have food for the weekends, • Garfield Community Center, 1600 N. TNO has served Topeka for over 48 years. Operation Backpack can now help fill the Quincy. Their mission statement is “Reaching Out GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS – Every Wed, 7pm, St. gap during the COVID-19 epidemic. to Our Neighbor in Need with The Love Francis Hospital, meeting room #8. Operation Backpack will be distributed Food sacks will be given away at the of Christ”. MOMS-IN-TOUCH PRAYER GROUP – Every Wed., 2:30- by TNO as a “grab & go” drive through at above locations on a drive through 3:30pm, Library at Cair Paravel-Latin School. Experience God’s power through prayer as we lift our the following locations and times: basis to children, elderly, and disabled For more information or to help with students, teachers, staff, administrators & board up NW Gordon who live in North Topeka, Oakland this effort, contact TNO at 286-1370, or to the Lord. For info: 357-0369. Tuesday & Friday 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm • Oakland United Methodist Church, and the surrounding communities. email [email protected]. DIVORCECARE PROGRAMS – (For updates check • First United Methodist Church, 600 801 NE Chester Ave (Proof of address must be shown.) Donations of non-perishable food can www.divorcecare.org) locations and times: SW Topeka Blvd • Seaman Community Church, 2036 Food sacks will be given away to those be dropped off at the above distribution WED. – 6:30pm, Topeka Bible Church, 1101 SW Mulvane. Cost: $15. Child care provided. For info: 379- • Lighthouse Bible Church, 4110 NW NW Taylor who attend, on a first come, first serve spots day & times. Contributions are tax- 0505 or www.divorcecare.org. 62nd St • Silver Lake United Methodist Church, basis until they are gone. Please do not deductible & may be mailed to 210 NW WED. – 6:45 – 8:45pm, Walnut View Christian Church, • Northland Christian Church, 3102 204 Madore Street, Silver Lake, KS attend if you are sick or have been in Menninger Rd., Topeka, KS, 66617, or 3634 SE 37th St. (just East of 37th & Croco). Cost: NW Topeka Blvd. • Topeka Church of the Brethren, 3201 contact with anyone sick, or been out given online at www.topekanor - $10 registration (scholarships available). The video seminar series featuring some of the nation’s fore - • North Topeka Baptist Church, 123 NW Rochester Rd of the state. thoutreach.org. most experts on divorce and recovery topics, combined with support group discussion of the materials. Complimentary child care children up to the fifth grade. Info: 266-7550 or [email protected]. Camp Invention Summer STEM Program Coming to Local Schools WED. – 6:30pm, Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW Topeka Blvd. No Cost. 286-1204, www.northland.cc Camp Invention®, a nationally recog - Camp Invention promotes science, tech - flight with gliders, rockets, heliballs and * Camp Invention Champions™: As PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – 1st Thurs., nized, nonprofit summer enrichment nology, engineering and mathematics hand-copters. 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MOVIES, STREAMING, BOOKS, MUSIC, INTERVIEWS & MORE! Our readers share their binge-worthy entertainment We are listing alternate activities for our readers since events are cancelled across the country. Like you, we are getting accustomed to the new normal. We asked our readers to give us a “binge-worthy” TV or streaming sug - gestion that is PG family friendly. This is what our readers suggested. Ann-Margret from Montreal, Québec has been enjoying Monk on Amazon Prime because it is clean and funny. Adrian Monk is a brilliant detective who has a compulsive disor - der that has unexpected results in solv - ing crime cases. After eight seasons we finally find out who murdered his wife. It’s the best finale ever! Rachel from Grove, Oklahoma Cyndie from Kansas City suggests endorses the new version of Lost in The Chosen because “it feels like we Space. “We love this show because it ‘Pandemic’ documentary leads this are really getting a sneak peek into the has you on the edge of your seat,” says lives of those around Jesus.” It is Rachel.” The Robinson family is travel - month’s streaming lineup streamed on Facebook, YouTube, or ing to a space colony when their space - By Michael Foust pandemic. (Episode 3 spotlights The Chosen app. The Chosen is a ship is thrown off course and lands on China.) multi-season, multi-episode series that an alien planet. They find dangers and The best new entry to the Netflix Pandemic also gives a positive nod tells of the life of Jesus. It would be have to work together to survive! You’ll lineup is a documentary series that to Christianity, spotlighting an great to watch during leading up to find it on Prime. won’t leave you laughing or even Oklahoma Christian doctor who is Easter. cheering -- although it’s so engrossing driven by her faith to help others. on NBC.com. “I enjoy it because it is Cynthia and Mike from Pleasanton, that you might binge it until the end. (Content warnings: Pandemic is about family and how they support Kan. like Call the Midwife which was Titled Pandemic , this six-part largely void of language, although the each other in many circumstances,” originally broadcasted on PBS is also docuseries quietly entered the Netflix exceptions will be significant for some states Lee. Something we need to on Prime. It’s a British series based on lineup Jan. 22 just as the COVID-19 families: I caught two f-words -- both practice during this time. The series the memoirs of Jennifer Worth about a virus was beginning to catch world - spoken by researcher Sarah Ives. I follows the Pearson family of three sib - convent of medically trained midwives wide attention. didn’t catch any language in Episode lings and their parents through present serving people living in the slums in Filmed prior to the outbreak, it was 3.) storyline and flashbacks. The comedic London’s East End, chronicling the advertised as a documentary that Also streaming this month: drama shows how the smallest event events of the 1950s and 1960s. explored ways humans can prepare for Adults/teens shapes our present lives. Steve from Carmel, Indiana recom - the “next devastating global outbreak.” Space Jam (Netflix) -- Michael mends Father Knows Best on Amazon Little did we know that the next life- Jordan helps Bugs Bunny win an inter - Prime. Steve says, “It’s a wonderful changing worldwide pandemic was galactic basketball game. It’s rated PG family-friendly show to binge on; its just around the corner. and has a few elements (including sen - characters experience wonderful The docuseries (TV-14) follows suality and misuse of h-ll) that may moral lessons while they inhabit its doctors and virologists around the trouble parents. (That’s one reason I stories.” A classic sitcom for sure! world as they try to slow the spread of can’t recommend it for all children.) Lee from Topeka suggests This is Us epidemics at their source -- which, as Rated PG for some mild cartoon lan - we learn in Pandemic , often is China. guage. March 1. “[China is] the place where we've The Young Messiah (Netflix) -- It’s a Readers share their book suggestions to help us through the shutdown seen the emergence of virtually all of live-action, 2016 film that imagines the deadly influenza viruses over the what Jesus would have been like as a 7- I was preparing the community calen - Cambridge. It is an to sacrifice anything? Not a Fan will ask last half century,” Dennis Carroll, year-old. It’s almost entirely fiction, dar of events this week and saw many inspiring story of you to examine your relationship with then-director of the USAID’s emerg - although the plot mirrors what events are being postponed because of the how one woman Jesus. Are you willing to follow Jesus wher - ing threats unit, says in the documen - Scripture teaches about Christ: He’s coronavirus crisis. Looking at the can - was able to change ever, whenever, and whatever? tary. sinless and has authority over Satan. celled library events made me think of her future. Kathleen from Seattle knows you will Viruses originate in animals. Carroll (Both truths are depicted on screen.) books. Shawn from spend the midnight oil reading Kristin takes us to wet markets along the Some moviegoers walk away from The Our Metro Voice subscribers are avid Harrisonville Hannah’s The Great Alone. Ernt Allbright, China-Vietnam border, where, he says, Young Messiah inspired. Others say it readers. I contacted a few to see what they endorses The a former POW, animals “in a confined space elevate never should have been made. I’ll let would recommend to you since we are Sabbath by comes home the risk for a virus to spread and you decide. Rated PG-13 for some vio - spending time at home. Below are a few Abraham Joshua Heschel as a great read. from the mutate.” lence and thematic elements. March recommendations. You can get these Are you looking for meaning in modern Vietnam war a Stopping viruses is often a medical 16. wherever you get your audio books. life? Heschel views the Sabbath from a changed person. game of Whac-A-Mole, although sci - Children Here’s the picks of our readers from Jewish perspective. It is a book that After another entists have plenty of successes. Charlotte Web (Hulu) -- It’s the across the nation requires reflection and rereading. You will disappointment, The documentary opens with a 1973 version of the classic story about Joy from Lee’s Summit recommends contemplate the nature of God and your he moves his somber scene of Carroll visiting a mass a spider who creates a plan to save a Atomic Habits by James Clear. We all have relationship with Him. wife and 13- grave in Pennsylvania that was used to young pig from slaughter. It’s a great habits that we want to break. Ready for a Jama from Lee’s Summit loves year-old daugh - bury those who died during the 1918 tale of love and friendship. Rated G. system to make it happen? Atomic Habits Renovating Becky Miller by Sharon ter to Alaska. influenza pandemic that killed 50 mil - March 1. will show you how to start good habits Hinck. Have you ever remodeled a house? The mother and daughter are in danger lion people. Hugo (Netflix) -- An orphan who and break bad ones. Clear leans on biolo - The young mom starts a remodeling job and engaged in a fight for survival. “This kind of carnage is not relegat - lives in a train station tries to uncover gy, psychology, and neuroscience to create and finds that television remodeling reali - Fabian from Lenexa suggests the classic ed to history,” he says. “When we talk a message left behind by his late clock - a system for you to be successful. ty shows lies. On top of that her mother How to Win Friends & Influence People about another flu pandemic happen - maker father. Rated PG for mild the - Cindy from Charleston, South in law moves in, her sister comes for a visit, by Dale Carnegie. Carnegie’s wisdom will ing, it’s not a matter of it, but when.” matic material, some action/peril and Carolina praises Educated: A Memoir by work gets stressful, and more. Can she fix improve your personal and professional Carroll’s warning may be eerie in smoking. March 1. Tara Westover which is on my book club’s it all? life. Tips on how to get people to like you, hindsight, but his advice on the topic list. Tara, born into a survivalist home, Dan from Greenwood enjoyed Not a change their way of thinking, and change should be considered. Michael Foust is the father of an begins her formal education at 17 and is Fan by Kyle Idleman. Are you a follower or without causing resentment. The advice is The entire series is fascinating, amazing wife, Julie, and the father of able to enter Brigham Young University. a fan? Do you want to be a fan of Jesus that timeless and sensible. although episodes 1 and 3 are the ones four small children. He has covered the Her education extends to Harvard and receives the all the benefits but not willing –Anita Widaman| Metro Voice that most directly relate to the current intersection of faith and entertainment Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______April 2020 • 17 Actor Ben Affleck fills void in life by returning to church

‘I Still Believe’ leads this month’s family-friendly movie lineup By Michael Foust every teenager and young adult in America needs to see. (My 12-year- The 2018 faith-based movie I old son even enjoyed it.) It also con - Can Only Imagine opened at No. 3, tains a gospel-centric message that Actor Ben Affleck, who stars in offered a job to coach basketball at that we can, to love one another, to earned a rare A+ CinemaScore rat - every church can support. the new movie “The Way Back,” also his Catholic high school where he not judge one another and to forgive ing from moviegoers, and became Gary Sinise and Shania Twain has found the way back to church. once excelled as a player. The movie one another,” Affleck said. the highest-grossing film ever play Camp’s parents. “I go to the Methodist Church, is centered around his road to mak - The “Batman v. Superman” actor released by the Erwin Brothers. [my] kids [are] baptized, and I got ing amends with the people he hurt believes that Jesus’ instructions to So how do you top that? Here’s Also worth watching this month: introduced to Christianity a little bit most by his destructive behavior as a forgive one another is a message the how: You make a film that might be ‘I Am Patrick’ (theaters) -- It’s a later in life,” the Academy Award result of alcohol. world currently needs. even better. feature-length docudrama about winner says. Affleck reflected on the “beauty” “I think those are extremely pow - The faith-based film I Still Believe one of the most famous missionar - Affleck’s ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, he’s found in the Christian gifts of erful ideas and very, very relevant, (PG) hits theaters March 13, telling ies in the history of Christianity. returned to church four years ago grace and forgiveness. probably more relevant today than the inspiring and emotion-laden Patrick risked his life to take the after filming “Miracles from “One of the things that I found ever,” he said. “Because there’s a lit - romantic story of Jeremy Camp’s gospel to Ireland, and his ministry Heaven” and shortly after invited most beautiful about it, and I strug - tle bit more of an attitude of find marriage to his first wife, Melissa. bore gospel fruit that can still be Affleck to attend service with her gle with my faith, I struggle with something somebody did wrong The two fell in love in college and seen today. The film separates fact and their children. He has since kept belief, but I do see there’s something once and get rid of them. And that then married, although Melissa from fiction and weaves a riveting, to the faith. enormously beautiful and elegant to me feels unnecessarily judgmen - soon was diagnosed with an aggres - inspiring story. It will be in theaters In “The Way Back,” Affleck plays about the notion that we are all sin - tal. It’s that ‘he without sin cast the sive form of ovarian cancer that two nights only: March 17-18. Jack Cunningham, a man who is ners, and that it’s our job to find our first stone.’ I think that is a very wise claimed her life. ‘Heavenquest: A Pilgrim’s down and out and searching for redemption, to find God’s love, to proverb.” Melissa, though dying, grew in Progress’ (home video) -- It’s a film hope. He finds that hope when redeem ourselves, to live the best life –Alan Goforth | Metro Voice her faith until the very end. And that tells the “backstory” to John Camp, though grieving, never left Bunyan’s famous novel. No, Bunyan her side. didn’t write Heavenquest , but its VidAngel Extends COVID-19 Relief for Families with Additional Free Access After her death, Camp penned the story and allegory make it a worthy popular song, I Still Believe. companion. Heavenquest tells how VidAngel, the family- American Legends The film has drawn comparisons Evangelist -- who is a supporting friendly streaming app • Hundreds of episodes to I Can Only Imagine, although the character in Bunyan’s book -- and original content stu - of Dry Bar Comedy, the stories are dramatically different. I became a servant of the one true dio, announced back on internet’s largest library Can Only Imagine spotlighted the King. The film is now on home March 16th that it was of clean standup comedy relationship between an estranged video platforms. Unrated, it con - offering immediate relief • The Family Night Out father and son. I Still Believe is a tains a few scenes that may not be to parents affected by Series , including Home at romance -- and one of the best ones appropriate for small children. COVID-19 with free Hank with Hank Smith in that genre you’ll ever watch. ‘Beautiful Day in Neighborhood’ access to its entire content • New iOS and Android It stars K.J. Apa as Camp and Britt (home video) -- Lloyd Vogel, a jour - library, while also offering mobile apps, which can Robertson as Melissa Henning and nalist for Esquire, learns to heal and producers the opportuni - instantly cast shows to promotes themes often missing forgive after interviewing Fred ty to contribute family- Roku, FireTV, from modern-day romances: self- Rogers of Mister Rogers' friendly content during Chromecast, Android TV, sacrifice, chastity, and till-death-do- Neighborhood. The film is based on the initial two-week period. Now, in that my family has particularly Apple TV, and Samsung Smart TVs. us-part commitment. a true story and stars Tom Hanks, response to the announcement that enjoyed, and look forward to wel - To take advantage of this free offer, After all, it’s a romantic movie who is excellent in his role as the U.S. will continue its coming other new titles in April as simply go to VidAngel.com. that promotes the biblical definition Rogers. Rated PG for some strong #StayatHome period through April, they are made available to us.” All of those who are interested in of love. thematic material, a brief fight and VidAngel extended its free service receiving VidAngel’s free service must “That's the thing I'm the most some mild language. Language through April to meet the needs of In response to demand for educa - agree that they will practice social excited about,” co-director Andrew includes: h-- (4), OMG (2) and d--n families. tional and faith-based content, distancing during the pandemic (no Erwin told me. “It’s a love story that (1). “During the last two weeks, we’ve VidAngel has added two major series credit card required). Existing sub - is so palpable and just real, and kids ‘When Calls the Heart’ Season 7 been grateful that so many families to its platform (The Riot and the scribers are also eligible. are mesmerized by it. Instead of it (television) -- The Hallmark have accessed VidAngel and enjoyed Dance and Chasing American VidAngel’s top-rated original being a feelings-based, how-do- Channel story of Hope Valley con - bringing us into their homes. Our Legends) and continues to welcome series Dry Bar Comedy and The you-make-me-feel love, it's a com - tinues for another season, as original series The Chosen and Dry other producers interested in donat - Chosen have earned wide acclaim mitment to walk through the fire Elizabeth raises Little Jack while Bar Comedy have racked up tens of ing content for American families to from critics and audiences alike. together.” juggling two suitors, Nathan and millions of views, and new content enjoy. To apply, go to https://stu - VidAngel’s signature filtering tech - It’s a squeaky-clean romance with Lucas. Meanwhile, Jesse and Clara like Chasing American Legends has dios.vidangel.com nology — empowering families to no language or sexuality, and it just plan their wedding. Hallmark been so well-received. Like so many VidAngel’s Free Offering includes: skip language, nudity, violence, and might be better than the Erwin Channel’s When Calls the Heart is a wonderful American companies, • The ability to skip objectionable other content from movies and TV Brothers’ 2018 hit film that grossed drama the whole family can enjoy. we’re so happy to be able to pitch in content on Netflix and Amazon con - shows streaming on Netflix, Amazon some small way to make this difficult tent Prime, and HBO — is available on more than $83 million. Michael Foust has covered the intersec - time a little easier,” said Neal • Award-winning series The modern devices such as iOS, An embargo keeps me from say - tion of faith and entertainment more than Harmon, CEO of VidAngel. “Today, Chosen about the life of Jesus Android, ROKU, Apple TV, and ing too much. But I can say this: I 15 years. He is the husband of a wife, Julie, we’re very pleased to announce a new • VidAngel’s brand new series The Amazon Fire TV and continues to be Still Believe is a powerful movie that and the father of four small children. series called The Riot and The Dance Riot and the Dance and Chasing popular with parents and families. 18 • April 2020 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice AA GGuuiiddee ttoo EEnnjjooyyiinngg 5500++LLiiffeessttyylleess LLiiffee iinn tthhee BBeesstt YYeeaarrss Fitness After 50: Tips for Healthy Aging By Suzy Boerboom helpful tips for starting and/or main - Your club should show you how to taining your path to healthy aging: include stretching and balance exer - We don't stop moving because we cises as part of your workout pro - grow old, we grow old because we Add strength-training to your work- gram. stop moving. out routine Get help learning to eat healthy Most folks hit the gym and head Many people assume that they're too straight for the treadmill. 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Regular soap and water is the those who are living with elderly loved people in the same household, and most effective protection against ones in a multigenerational home. older adults within the house are at spreading the virus. If you are using a Family caregivers should take the fol - higher risk levels than healthy adults hand sanitizer, make sure it contains at lowing precautions to protect seniors and children. Make every effort to min - least 60 percent alcohol. Cover all sur - from COVID-19: imize the impact of multigenerational faces of the hands with sanitizer and rub 1. Follow CDC guidelines for social living. until dry. distancing. Don’t panic, but prepare 3. Limit contact with the elder to one 5. Clean all household surfaces daily your home to allow for the possibility person. Designate a primary caregiver with EPA-registered household disin - your household. Caregivers who are brings a whole new set of complica - that you will need to limit your time in to provide all contact with the elder in fectants. Prioritize even more rigorous confident and calm in their prepara - tions. Moving a senior, especially one cleaning of high-use areas. tions will be better prepared for the with cognitive impairment can be very 6. Postpone non-essential doctor and challenges that lie ahead. unsettling and, in some cases, may lead dentist visits. Senior Living vs. In-Home Care to further cognitive and behavioral 7. Spend some time outside. The fear Amid COVID-19 decline. An in-home care plan must be and anxiety accompanying this out - If your elderly loved one resides in a in place to provide the level of care nec - break may feel overwhelming on top of senior living community, it is important essary to maintain the safety and health the everyday stressors of caring for an to respect the rules the facility has put in of an elderly loved one. If you are unable aging parent. Limit your exposure to place to protect its residents. Long-term to provide the proper level of care at news reports and social media. Take a care facilities are dedicated to making home, seniors are safer staying in their walk, step outside to breathe some fresh the best care decisions possible during long-term care facilities. Stay involved in air, or lead your parent to the porch these unprecedented circumstances. the care of your loved one by maintain - while you plant some spring flowers or Restricting visitors shields residents, ing communication with the facility to stretch your legs in the back yard. Stay while also protecting the general public respectfully express your concerns and connected to family, friends and neigh - from any viral danger. inquire about measures the facility is bors by teaching an elder how to Skype Removing a senior from a senior liv - taking to protect its residents while fol - or Facetime. Your reaction to the situa - ing facility is not a guarantee for pre - lowing your elder’s care plan. tion influences the reaction of those in venting the spread of infection and –agingcare.com Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______April 2020 • 19 private group calendar specifically the comfort of home. Where to Find Respite: Resources for Caregivers designed for organizing help. Caregivers How to Choose a Respite Provider can invite their family, friends and Some states require licensing and/or By Marlo Sollitto , agingcare.com of the options below. qualify for hospice care covered by neighbors to join their care team and certification for certain types of respite We love our elders. That is why we In-Home Care Medicare are entitled to a certain then post requests for specific tasks, such providers. If your state does not, it is care for them, even if it means we are on Home care companies provide a amount of inpatient respite care on an as meals and transportation, on the cal - even more important to do a thorough call or on duty around the clock. We broad range of non-medical services to occasional basis. This allows family care - endar. Members of your community background and qualifications check, would not have it any other way. help you get that much-needed break. givers to enjoy up to five days of respite can then volunteer to pitch in with these especially if you intend to seek respite Knowing we can be there when they In addition to caring for your loved one, at a time while their loved ones are cared requests and lighten your workload. from individuals who are not associated need us is reward enough. they can also help with transportation for in a Medicare-approved facility like a Government Resources with a larger company or organization. That is all true in a perfect world, but to doctor’s appointments, shopping and hospital, hospice facility or nursing When searching for respite options, Most larger providers conduct back - we do not live in a perfect world. errands, laundry, and meal preparation. home. Medicare beneficiaries who are consider contacting your city, county ground and reference checks for their Although caregivers are a tough and ded - Some companies offer skilled services eligible for hospice may need to pay five and state social service agencies for help. employees and volunteers, but it is icated bunch, we are only human after all. known as home health care. In-home percent of the Medicare-approved Even if you think you may not qualify important to ask about their vetting The Impact of Caregiving care services are flexible and highly cus - amount for inpatient respite care. for specific services, these agencies process. Here is a quick checklist to use The daily wear and tear of providing tomizable, so you can arrange to take an Hospital Patient Advocates might be able to make referrals to other when considering a provider: hands-on care adds up. Caregiver stress entire day off once a week or just sneak If your loved one is hospitalized and programs and organizations that can be 1. Screen and interview providers by can have detrimental physical and emo - out for a couple of hours every so often you are unsure where to turn with your of assistance. telephone. tional effects that last long after caregiv - to tend to your own medical appoint - questions about inpatient and outpa - Offices that may offer helpful services 2. Meet in person if possible. ing ends. According to the National ments, see a movie or meet a friend for tient care, contact the hospital’s patient and additional information include: 3. Ask for references. Alliance for Caregiving, those providing a bite to eat. advocate. Advocates, whose services are • Area Agencies on Aging 4 background. 20 hours of care or more on a weekly Adult Day Care provided free of charge, are there to pro - • Eldercare Locator 5. Evaluate costs & financing methods. basis are more likely to report loss of Adult day care centers are places vide support and resources for patients • Health and Human Services 6. Obtain a contract that provides sleep, loss of appetite, increased pain where seniors can go to be looked after and their families in these specific situa - Departments specific details about the arrange- and worsened headaches. while their caregivers work, run errands tions, so don’t be shy. Seek them out. • Social Service Departments ment. Caregiving’s emotional impact is sig - or simply take a break. Adult day care Senior Centers • Public Health Departments Respite Reminder nificant as well. Symptoms can include: services provide a safe, secure and social Senior Centers offer older people a • Medical Boards Remember, there’s no set formula for • Physical and emotional isolation, as environment for elderly people to visit safe environment where they can take • Mental Health Departments when respite is needed or what type is caregivers spend the majority of for a few hours or a full day. There are part in a range of activities led by trained Virtual Respite best. It may be a phone call with a friend their time with their care recipients. different types of adult day care that fit personnel. Some of these organizations An online forum or support group while your loved one naps, or it could be • Depression, exhaustion, anxiety and patients’ specific needs. For example, provide respite care, “visits” via tele - may provide the mental, emotional and a weekend away with your spouse. The a sense of feeling perpetually over some centers offer adult day health care, phone, in-home visitors, nursing home social respite that gets you through the possibilities are as unique as you and whelmed. which includes health monitoring serv - visitors, home health aides, support day. These intricate communities pro - your situation. Any type of respite can • Resentment and compassion fatigue ices and medication administration groups, adult day care, and information vide a place where caregivers can con - be considered successful if your loved that can jeopardize your own mental during the day, while others do not offer and referrals for accessing other services nect with one another and share tips, one continues to receive quality care and health, but also the quality of care medical care and focus on providing available in the community. Contact the advice and challenges. Best of all, you supervision in your absence, allowing your loved one receives. social opportunities and recreational Senior Center nearest you for more can interact with other caregivers from you to get a well-deserved break. • Caregiver guilt, self-punishment or activities. detailed information. self-denial, where you believe you Temporary Stays at Senior Living Volunteers have wronged someone or that For caregivers who plan to go out of Countless programs around the something you did was horrible. town and need a place for their loved country use volunteers to provide care - Left unchecked, these difficult feelings one to stay, short-term stays at senior giving services to families when respite can lead to caregiver burnout and seri - living communities may be an option. care is needed just for a few hours. Low ous health issues. To prevent this from Some assisted living residences and income may or may not be a require - occurring, respite must be part of your independent living communities offer ment for receiving services. care plan. When you don’t take care of “temporary stay services.” During their For example, sitter and companion yourself, you can’t provide quality care stay, the senior has access to the same services are sometimes provided by civic for anyone else. services as permanent residents, includ - organizations, such as Senior Corps, What Is Respite Care? ing meals, on-site amenities, a calendar faith communities and other local Your wellbeing may not seem related of social activities, transportation servic - groups. A regular sitter or companion to that of your loved one, but it is closely es, in-room emergency call systems, can provide friendly respite care for a intertwined. Did you ever notice that around-the-clock staff availability and few hours once or twice a week and people with important, high-stress more. Temporary stays are also an excel - expand a senior’s social circle. Make sure careers still manage to make time for lent way for seniors to get a preview of that the sitter/companion you choose themselves? They may work long hours, what senior living is truly like. Some has passed a background check and is but they know that if they don’t take older adults may be more open to the trained in what to do if an emergency some time to step away and recharge idea of touring long-term care commu - occurs in your absence. Local Area every so often, poor job performance nities under the pretense that it is not a Agencies on Aging (AAAs) can typically and burnout could occur. It’s no differ - permanent arrangement. arrange services or provide referrals to ent for caregivers. Geriatric Care Managers other respite care programs in your area. Respite services provide a temporary If you feel overwhelmed by all the Friends and Family reprieve from elder care responsibilities. complex decisions that must be made Consider calling on your friends and Building regular respite into a care plan about a loved one’s care, a Geriatric Care family members for the help you may is a healthy choice for caregivers and Manager (GCM) is the person you need need. They care about you but may not their care recipients, but it can also make to add to your team. Also known as know exactly how they can contribute. it easier to quickly arrange back-up care Aging Life Care Professionals, GCMs are Don’t be afraid to ask. If they offer to in emergency situations. often licensed social workers or nurses. help, be sure to communicate with them Types of Respite Care The Aging Life Care Association about what would be most useful. If For some, the hard part may not be (ALCA), a nonprofit organization that your neighbor wants to bring you din - admitting the need for rest and respite. oversees these elder care experts, ner, but you already have that handled, The hesitation might come from not requires its members to be licensed in ask them to complete another task knowing where to turn for help and not their fields, be trained in geriatrics and instead, such as picking up your loved understanding the types of respite care adhere to its guidelines for professional one’s prescriptions or just coming over services that are available. There are conduct. GCMs can help compose a for a cup of coffee and a chat. plenty of professionals, volunteers, care plan, seek out and evaluate care (Emotional respite is equally as impor - organizations and businesses that can options, locate financial assistance, serve tant as time away from caregiving!) help you locate the right respite care for as an advocate for seniors and their fam - Sometimes phone applications and yourself and your loved one. You just ilies, and much more. computer programs can make coordi - have to do some research and know Respite Care for Seniors on Hospice nating efforts much easier. For example, where to look. Start by exploring some Seniors who are terminally ill and Lotsa Helping Hands is an easy-to-use, 20 • April 2020 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice chance! As for the sports world, some things must still go on. The NFL draft will con - tinue on as scheduled, just a scaled back version of what we’ve come to expect. Free agency is still going strong, with the biggest move thus far being Tom Brady Russell Wilson, Tauren Wells, Stephen leaving New England for the Tampa Bay Like many of you, I was preparing for showing older, classic games. I was able to Buccaneers. The jury is still out on Curry discuss faith amid pandemic the Big 12 tournament and a great month watch a 1986 baseball game between the whether that makes the Bucs a of college basketball and then the begin - Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox Super Bowl contender. ning of baseball season when it all came to when Roger Clemens struck out 20 Probably not, but definitely a a screeching halt. This shutdown of our Seattle batters. It was incredible playoff contender. Especially country is unlike anything we’ve ever watching Clemens work. I also found with the expanded playoffs going experienced. Had you ever imagined any - it interesting that Danny Tartabull, forward. The NFL is expecting their thing like this would ever happen? I former outfielder for the Royals, was season to start on time. know I never have. playing 2nd base for the Mariners. Baseball is considering a July 4th start My sons and I really enjoy riding CBS has been showing classic KU to their season and the NBA is just hoping our bikes. We ride quite a bit on paved basketball games as well. It was nice to to have something that resembles a playoff trails, dirt trails and even gravel from time watch them win the 2008 National in the near future. How about a March to time. We get out as often as we can and Championship all over again. They’ll be Madness type tournament for the NBA? one good thing about the shutdown is the showing the 1988 title game Let every team in and play a bracket in a fact that we’re able to ride more. We see a against Oklahoma the first lose one and go home format. That lot of folks on the paved trails in Lawrence weekend in April as well. If would be fun! these days. Whole families getting out and you subscribe to ESPN+, When this is all over and we’ve spending time together and most people they also show a lot of come out the other side, I have no Tauren Wells and Russell Wilson (graphic courtesy of YouTube). are trying to adhere to the 6 foot rule. So old games. In addition, doubt in my mind that we’ll be being without sports hasn’t really affected ESPN+ has a show called living in a changed world. Things Earlier this week, quarterback Russell praying for others, not simply for yourself me quite yet. Sure, I miss watching the Peyton’s Places hosted by will be different but right now, that Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks went live and your desires. Royals and I miss the NCAA tournament, former quarterback Peyton seems to be the new normal. Living on Instagram, splitting the screen with “We need to pray more,” he said. “Just but we’re getting by. Manning. The episodes are short and very through this is really putting things into famous Christian artist Tauren Wells. For spend that quality time praying for one ESPN and CBS have done a good job of entertaining. Check it out if you have a perspective. an hour, the two stars discussed faith in the another.” face of a global coronavirus pandemic. About 20 minutes into the video, Wells Wells interspersed the discussion with Among a number of topics, the pair grabbed a guitar and was about to begin some of his hit songs. The pair concluded mentioned how believers can honor God singing when two-time NBA MVP and the video with a time of prayer. through service to others during this diffi - Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen “Jesus, thank You for who You are,” cult time. Wilson and his wife, Ciara, have Curry joined the video. Curry is also a Wilson prayed. “We’re in some valleys right already pledged to donate 1 million meals devout man of faith. Ten minutes later, now. We’re all going through different stuff to Seattle families. Wilson FaceTimed Curry from his phone — anxiety, worry, stress and pain and frus - “There are two realities, and I’m trying and welcomed him to the conversation. trations … God, I pray that You do the to point people’s eyes to that [Heavenly] “I’ve been listening the whole time, y’all miracles that You’re known for. I pray that reality,” Wells said during the chat. “[The are speaking some truth, man,” Curry said. we have faith, unrelenting faith, in what Apostle] Paul said we are citizens of “I appreciate y’all being bold about it.” You’re going to do … I thank You for love. Heaven and that we should conduct our - Curry encouraged listeners to recognize I thank You for forgiveness. I thank You for selves as citizens of Heaven, giving love and the good that God is doing through tragic joy. I thank You for the peace that You give compassion to one another.” circumstances. us, Father God. I thank You for Your sacri - Wells later added, “God is coming “Being able to have a perspective that’s fice. You took nails in Your hands and nails through and showing Himself faithful in refreshed in terms of the people in our lives in Your feet and thorns in Your head, for all these small ways … It’s a natural thing that need prayer, that need that phone call, of us.” right now to be fearful. It’s a natural thing that text. To be honest, there is no more Wells closed the prayer by praying for right now to worry. But I just want to excuse of ‘Oh, I’m busy,'” Curry said. “It’s Wilson and Ciara, as well as the medical remind people that the truth is greater about being truly selfless in a way that Jesus professionals, government officials and than the facts. That the truth of God’s would have us. And to be able to be that pastors who have ministered to their con - Word, that the reality of Jesus, is more real village for whoever needs us.” gregations during this time. than the experience that we have in our After Curry’s cameo appearance, “We believe that You can change things everyday life.” Wilson and Wells continued to reflect on through our prayers, so we’re trusting in Wilson spoke about the importance of God’s faithfulness and goodness while You. We’re depending on You,” he said.

king took them. Elisha told him, ‘Strike the ground.’ He struck it three times and AEvderya yemar, a grLoupa ofR voluontceerhs puet : anLd perayted oIvert h imA. Wle alll caGme out early stopped. The man of God was angry with together by three non-profits gather in dif - and made a celebration of his entering into him and said, ‘You should have struck the ferent cities to do what they call a “Big this new stage of life — adulthood. ground five or six times; then you would Search” — a search to put an end to sex In Biblical times, there was a great have defeated Aram and completely trafficking. This year, during the Super emphasis on anointing someone with oil destroyed it. But now you will defeat it only Bowl, a group of about 250-300 of us went when you blessed them. I had the honor three times.’” — 2 Kings 13:15-19 to Vegas to go to work. and privilege to carry this out on my son as The idea of this imagery is this: Don’t This year, that fell on the same week as we prayed for him. One of the men on our hold back. Why would we be cautious or my son’s 18th birthday. Weeks prior when team, a pastor, had recently tattooed three reserved in our action to receive God’s I asked Drake what he wanted to do for his arrows on his arm with the simple mes - blessing? With this reminder, instead of birthday, I knew what the answer would sage, “None wasted, send them all.” This pouring a little oil on Drake’s head, I be. Since we never really do much to cele - image was symbolic of a story in the Bible: poured the whole jug, about a gallon. I brate birthdays, Drake didn’t care what we “Elisha said, ‘Get a bow and some bathed him in oil. did. To him, this was just another birthday. arrows,’ and he [Jehoash King of Israel] did When it comes to giving or receiving I suggested he come to Vegas for part of the so. ‘Take the bow in your hands,’ he said to God’s blessing, we don’t want to save any trip. the king of Israel. When he had taken it, for reserves. Let it all go. Give everything Not every 18-year-old boy spends his Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands. you’ve got; empty your bank account, con - 18th birthday with a bunch of other men, “‘Open the east window,’ he said, and he fident that God will be faithful to replenish fighting for freedom of children and opened it. ‘Shoot!’ Elisha said, and he shot. what you need. We have to get past the women. While we were there, what he saw ‘The Lord’s arrow of victory, the arrow of “just in case” moments if we want to expe - as no big deal turned into a really special victory over Aram!’ Elisha declared. ‘You rience the miraculous that God has for us. birthday. The other men we were with — will completely destroy the Arameans at It was an unforgettable way to celebrate past teammates of mine and other friends Aphek.’ my son’s entrance into adulthood — one of ours — gathered around Drake one day Then he said, ‘Take the arrows,’ and the that neither he nor I will forget. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______April 2020 • 21 Two $500 closest to pin prizes offered in golf tournament benefiting Topeka Youth The 22nd Annual Topeka Youth Project’s Tee Off for Youth Golf Tournament will take place Friday, June 12, 2020, at Village Greens Golf Course in “Best tournament of the year” benefits Pancreatic Cancer Ozawkie. The tournament is sponsored by Reser’s Fine Foods and other local organi - Spring is here, summer’s near, and zations. it’s that time of year – time to gear up Registration will begin at 7:30 AM for for the 18th Annual Rod Rogers the 4 Person Scramble format tourna - Jobs for Young Adults (JYA) is the back - Memorial Golf Tournament benefit - ment. Breakfast burritos will be furnished bone of TYP and has served over 6,000 ting KU Cancer Center. The event is along with drinks. Shotgun start is at 8:00 young adults. JYA is an employment/life described as “the most fun you’ll ever AM. skills program with emphasis on drug and have at a golf tournament.” The tour - Lunch will be served after the tourna - alcohol prevention. The youth become ney will be held once again at Dub’s ment. Prizes will be awarded for 2 flights productive tax paying citizens in our com - Dread Golf Course, 12601 and 2 places, as well as Men’s Longest munity. Hollingsworth Rd., Kansas City, Drive, Women’s Longest Drive and Most Youth Court is another great program Kansas, on Friday, May 29. Unusual Golfing Attire. There will also be that benefit our youth and help prepare “We’re excited to host this awe - two $500 Cash Prizes for Closest to the Pin them for adulthood. The Youth Court pro - some tournament once again at awarded. gram is youth-led and youth-driven by 13- Dub’s Dread,” said Marylyn Rogers Entry Fees, which Include Green Fees, to 18-year-old students. The judge, prose - Owens, tournament organizer. “We Cart Rental, Beverages and Lunch, are cutor, defense attorney, jurors, bailiff, court do this not only to honor Rod’s $400 for a team; or $425 for a team with a clerk and defendants are all teenagers. Hole Sponsor Sign. A Hole Sponsor Sign memory, who lost his battle to pan - and share the latest news of the Frito Pies will once again be served at They hear cases of first-time traffic offend - only is $100. Individual Golfers may enter creatic cancer in 2002, but more progress they are making in their the turn. Plenty of range balls are ers with misdemeanor charges. As a juror, importantly to bring attention to this for $100. the youth decide the sanctions to be fight against pancreatic cancer,” available at the driving range prior to A Golfer Package is available for $20 deadly disease and raise much need - imposed upon the offender. Sanctions can Owens said. “We would like to thank the tournament. that includes 2 Mulligans, Gary Woodland ed funds to fight it. We hope to one range from community service, written or our sponsor, Midwest Distributors, A full dinner with all the fixin’s is Drive and 1 attempt at the $500 hole. day be able to offer a cure or at least Inc. for their continued support, and served afterwards during the Awards oral apologies, essays related to the offense There will be two guaranteed payouts of and/or improving grades. Participants diagnostic testing to give patients a KC Cause, a local non-profit Ceremony. Then the winners of the $500 each for closest to the pin prizes. serve as a juror in 2 future cases. fighting chance.” fundraising organization, for making Silent Auction can pick up the items Topeka Youth Project (TYP) is a 501 C3 Rodney Max Rogers, a business - The funds from the golf tournament go this tournament possible.” they have won. grassroots organization and has been serv - directly to the programs of the Topeka man and lifetime resident of The tournament continues to grow The tournament begins with a ing the youth in our community since Youth Project, where administration costs Wyandotte County, was diagnosed at stronger, and has been labeled by shotgun start at 1pm. Registration 1983. Their Mission is to empower youth are only 10% of the budget. If you would age 62 with pancreatic cancer – the many as the “Best Tournament of the and lunch is 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in our community to become productive like to support the youth project in our deadliest, most painful, and almost Year,” so it’s best to get your reserva - If you would like to be involved, or and responsible adults by providing con - community by donating or participating untreatable form of cancer…and the tions in early. Midwest Distributors is donate an item for the auction, con - structive opportunities to prevent high risk in the golf tournament, call 785-273-4141, least funded. He succumbed to it 7 the sponsor for the tournament, tact Marylyn Rogers Owens at (913) behaviors. or go to Topekayouthproject.com. months later, which is more time which features plenty of refresh - 461-8527 or [email protected]. than most people with this horrific ments on almost every hole, contests, Registration for the tourney is at disease get. prizes, a large silent auction and lots www.rogersgolftournament.com. “We are honored once again to of fun. A hearty lunch will be served Over $350,000 has been raised so have some of the doctors/researchers before the tourney on the patio, fresh far for cancer research by the tourna - from KU Cancer Center participate off the grill! “Grammy’s” famous ment. 22 • April 2020 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Wed. 6:30pm - Children, Youth, Adult ~ Nursery care for all services ~ 1 NNeeww RReessiiddeenntt 12. 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TOPEKA BIBLE CHURCH by the power of the Gospel, to the glory of God” Saturdays @ 5:00 PM 1101 SW Mulvane St., Topeka 2700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka Bible Study Thursdays @ 6:00 PM 785-234-5545 (785) 272-9323 www. wrbctopeka.com Meeting at Highland Park Baptist Worship: 8:00 - 9:30 & 11am Traditional Sunday Worship 10:30am & 6pm 29th & Pennsylvania, Topeka, KS Sunday School 9am • Wed. Prayer 7pm Pastor Pete Whitebird Sunday School & Bible Studies: AWANA Sunday at 5:45 p.m. 354-8777 • www.seamanchurch.com 22. FAMILY OF GOD CHURCH 9:30 & 11am 9. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 15. OAKLAND UNITED METHODIST See our website for info on our Adult Sunday School - Sun. 9:30am 1231 NW Eugene St. www.discovertbc.com 310 E 8th St (E. US 56 Hwy) 801 NE Chester, Topeka, KS 66616 Student Ministries & Kid City Sunday Worship: 10:30am Topeka, KS 66608 Overbrook, KS; 785-665-7117 235-1010 • [email protected] www.esbcks.org Children's Sunday School: 10:30am Pastor Roger Randel 4. 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