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PPARAADRE AND FEUN FAIR IN GAGE PARK IS FIRST OF ITS KIND ee inside Topeka’s first ever Easter Parade and S Family Fun Fair in Gage Park promises to ck cover! be a major family event that will likely ba continue for years to come. Awakening Dozens of churches, businesses and Freedom Tour to Make Stop

(CNiS)n - T hTere oare psomee wkho abelieve we non-profit organizations have made plans have a political problem in America. The to be part of the parade and set up vendor organizers of the Awakening Freedom booths and kids games in the park. Tour believe it’s a spiritual problem. The event will be held on Saturday, The Culture Shield Network is hosting April 19, 2014. A Family Fun Fair will be a series of events across the state of Kansas. n Please see EASTER PARADE page 5 Entitled the Awakening Freedom Tour, the third such gathering is Saturday, May 3 at Topeka Bible Church, 1101 SW Mulvane. The focus of the Awakening Freedom Tour addresses the moral decline in the U.S. and battle to remove God from the public dialogue. “It’s time for strong action and that requires preparation.” said Donna Lippoldt, founder and director Six ways to save Easter of Culture Shield by Christa A. Banister Easter sure doesn’t feel that way in the advance of the Christmas day. But Network. “We will be ol’ celebration department. If any - Easter? Well, sometimes I’m not even equipping people and According to the New Oxford thing, Christmas still gets much, much sure when it is – March or April, begin - providing resources to American Dictionary, Easter is “the higher billing. Depending on some - ning or end of the month. Then there’s Editor’s Note: Co-founded by Topekans Brownback engage in the cultural most important – and oldest – festival Brett and Jaelle Durbin, the Trash battle of our time. one’s level of enthusiasm (and trust Lent. It seems like a meaningful activi - of the Christian Church, celebrating me, I start cranking up the holiday ty, but my church simply ignores it Mountain Project began in 2008 as a min - Have we actually studied the constitution? the resurrection of Jesus Christ.” istry to a community of people living next to Do we know the difference between rights tunes earlier than most, too), we may while deeply committed Christians I Now I don’t know about you, but the trash dump in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. and goods? Can we legislate morality? A even celebrate an entire month in know make it central to their remem - The ministry has since grown to multiple moral conservative is a fiscal conserva - brance of the risen Christ. locations around the world. tive.” So if Easter is considered the most On Sunday, April 6th, the Trash The event will feature the following important event on a believer’s calen - Mountain Project will be celebrating speakers and topics: dar, how can we give the day – and all its 5th anniversary with a special Gov. Sam Brownback:Kansas’ Spiritual it signifies for mankind – its proper event held at Fellowship Bible Heritage: President Dwight Eisenhower, due? Well, we got to thinking about Church, 6800 SW 10th Avenue. The Charles Sheldon, Father Emil Kapaun and just that with six ways to make this event will feature the release of Trash others have led the way in Kansas Easter memorable. Who knows? You Mountain Project’s first book, Witness , written by Brett Durbin and Neil Mammen:40 Days Toward a More may even find a few new traditions for n Please see FREEDOM TOUR page 2 n Please see SAVING EASTER page 5 n Please see TRASH MOUNTAIN page 3 2 • April 2014 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice KS, MO are part of vast Mexican drug cartel empire SOILED BUT STILL LOVED by Jessica S. Hosman loves us no matter by Dwight Widaman For nearly a year my son has been what happened potty-trained… almost. I always know yesterday, today or Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzmán, leader there’s trouble when he’s playing happily tomorrow. When of the Sinaloa cartel, one of the world's one minute and then suddenly hiding we hand our lives Jessica Hosman top drug trafficking organisations, was behind the couch the next. That’s my cue over to Him, He embraces us and contin - arrested in mid-March and data for that another accident has occurred. When ues to love us to the same degree as when 2011 from the National Drug it does, his first reaction is not to run to me we first said yes to Him. He accepts every - Intelligence Center shows the cartel's and tell me he messed up. No! Instead, he thing that we are and will become for eter - enormous reach across the whole of runs the other direction and thinks if he nity. the United States. It is, by far, the doesn’t come close to me maybe I won’t If we weren’t worthy of His love, He biggest cartel supplier of drugs to US notice. Of course I always notice, but then would have never came and certainly cities. NDIC estimates of an organiza - do my best to reassure him of my love as would not have chosen to die to reveal His tion's reach are a snapshot of the full he momentarily hangs his head in shame true heart. No one in this world is perfect. supply chain, including indirect distri - and I change his soiled clothes. We all mess up at times and do things we bution through third parties who How is our relationship with the Lord regret. When we break the law, whether it’s bought drugs from the cartel in similar? I know from personal experience speeding, stealing or doing something else Mexico and carried them across the that guilt from mistakes we make can pre - “the law” tells us we’re not supposed to, border. vent us from feeling as though we can there are consequences. There are conse - Readers may ask what, if anything, communicate or draw near to Him. quences for sin too BUT because of Jesus’ this news has to do with Kansas City, Because we feel unworthy, we do our best love, we don’t have to pay the eternal con - Topeka or even cities lIke Salina, Kan. Four counties on the Kansas side of area), Boone, Texas, Franklin, St. to hide from Him and then sulk in the sequences for our sins. When He was ,and Columbia, Mo. the metro with high-intensity opera - Charles, St. Louis, Jefferson (St. Louis mess we have made. Many times we feel as nailed to the cross, He took our sins and Quite a bit. All are located in counties tions include Johnson, Wyandotte, suburban counties, plus Cape though there is no way He could possibly the consequences so that we could live in which the cartel has significant oper - Leavenworth, and Miami. Other Kansas Girardeau and Scott counties. love us with all of our hang-ups and flaws. without the punishment we deserve. All ations. counties include Shawnee (Topeka) It is interesting that in both Missouri When we finally do get brave enough to we have to do to receive that mercy is to The map shows US counties which Franklin, Saline (Salina), Barton, and Kansas, many of the listed counties come out from behind the couch, we hang hand our lives, our regrets and sins over to that been designated as high-intensity Sedwick (Wichita), Finney, Seward, have large populations of college stu - our heads in shame and repent a hundred Jesus. He then wipes our slates clean – as if we’ve never messed up – changes our drug trafficking areas, which receive sig - LaBette, Crawford and Cherokee. dents. times. What we don’t recognize is that the clothes, and gives us a fresh start at life. nificant federal, state and local resources The news isn’t any better on the Of the other six major cartels operat - first time we asked, He forgave and stands My son may not have perfected using to combat the illegal drug trade. Missouri side of the metro. Area coun - ing in the U.S., only the Juarez Cartel has ready to embrace us even in our filth. He the potty all the time, but that certainly More than 16 percent of all U.S. ties include Clay, Platte, Clinton and the same extremely high livels of opera - then helps us to change into the new gar - ments He has to provide. doesn’t mean I love him any less! I know as counties are labeled as significant cen - Buchanan. tions in Kansas and Missouri, and those Jesus sees our flaws and loves us any - he continues to grow, he will make his share ters of illegal drug production, manu - Other Missouri counties include counties mirror exactly the Sinaloa Jasper, Green and Christian (Springfield Cartel operations. way… unconditionally. That means He of mistakes but those messes will never facturing, importation and distribution. change my unyielding love for him. My son belongs to me here on this earth; when we Every child deserves a loving, caring home. A family they can call their own. give our lives to Christ, we belong to Him. A place where they belong. With people who will be there for them always. No amount of mishaps or filth will change that reality, His heart or His love. The next time we make a mistake, rather than hiding behind the couch and hanging our head in shame, let’s instead emerge from our hid - ing place and run straight into the arms of COUNSELING Jesus. It is in the sanctuary of those arms YOU CAN TRUST and love, that all things truly will be Areas of expertise: cleansed and made new. • Marriage & Relationships • Depression • Addictions • Anxiety • Grief-Loss FREEDOM TOUR • Adoption • Foster Care continued from page 1 Godly Nation; Author, Apologist, zwww.adoptKSkids.org z877-457-5430  International Speaker, Physicist, Engineer Adopt Kansas Kids works to connect foster and approved adoptive families with children throughout Kansas who Donna Lippoldt: The Key to Equipping need adoption. This service is provided by the Kansas Children’s Service League through a contract with the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF). & Mobilizing Believers Kansas; National Governor Prayer Team Leader, National Day of Prayer coordinator for Kansas, Founder & Director of Culture Shield Network Lippoldt contends there is a dedicated effort to remove God from America. She sites statistics, which find 70 to 80 percent of students leave the church following col - lege. “We need revival and a great awaken - ing,” said Lippoldt. “We need freedom fighters to get up and get going to take this country back.” “Ideas have conse - Mammen quences and bad ideas have bad conse - quences,” Lippoldt said. “Those in the opposing worldview are purposely and with determination working out their goal to replace the Judeo-Christian worldview while those who have believed the Christian worldview have been sleeping.” The Topeka event is free, but partici - pants must register at www.CultureShield.com. For more infor - mation call 316-516-0777. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______April 2014 • 3 these statistics open the door to an even larger divorce rate than we currently Co-habitating adults triples since 2000 have." ation any children included in the Franck says understanding all the Society paying a high cohabitation — both current, as well as ramifications surrounding unmarried those to come, as it will affect them and cohabitation, the couple and their off - price for non-commitment following generations. Our choices do spring (if any) can then reap the bene - Dennis Franck, national director of not just affect us — fits — and conse - Assemblies of God Single Adult/Single- but all of those “We must all choose quences — for Parent-Family Ministries in Springfield, around us and those their decision. Mo., says cohabitation is overwhelm - to come." wisely and not be moved "We must all ingly harmful for those involved, but Blacksher goes on choose wisely," the practice is skyrocketing in to say, "That which by current societal norms, Franck says, "and American culture. Statistics show that concerns me most not be moved by 15.6 million adults are currently cohab - regarding cohabita - peer pressure, etc., but current societal iting in the United States, up from 5.5 tion is that statistics norms, peer pres - million in 2000. prove the rate of make our choices based sure, etc., but make Franck, in his article "No Marriage? separation and on our core beliefs and our choices based No Ring? No Problem! An Ethical Essay divorce is higher; on our core beliefs Concerning Unmarried Cohabitation" they have unhappier what we know is the right and what we know lists many related facts and statistics marriages; aggres - is the right thing to concluding with a decision based on the sion is twice as com - thing to do for the long do for the long facts. mon as it is among term." In his review of those facts, he married couples; term.” Through his includes sociological, psychological, depression rates are more than three research, Franck says it is clear that the legal, religious and ethical considera - times the depression rates among mar - practice of cohabitation is not an ethi - "However, there is not a single good dence points to the contrary: living tions. This information, Franck states, is ried couples; and children living in a cally correct, morally right, emotionally reason to cohabit that withstands together before marriage increases important for all considering cohabita - home with cohabiting biological par - healthy, or relationally beneficial sociological, psychological, health, the risks to individuals in every cate - tion to understand before entering into ents are 20 times more likely to be lifestyle to choose. legal or religious scrutiny. All evi - gory discussed." a "pretend marriage" relationship. abused! Because my work is to help to "It is overwhelmingly clear cohabita - Michelle Blacksher, owner/founder restore people who have been hurt by tion is harmful for a number of reasons, of Restored Hope Coaching, believes "it the trauma of divorce and to help to too many to address here," Franck is important, too, to take into consider - save the next and last marriage, I see states.

C5 Power Luncheon to be a free event this month Due to sponsors who have stepped up [email protected]. ues and ideals. C5 holds monthly lunch - in support of Christian education, the The Capital City Christian Chamber of eons as well as periodic business fairs and C5Alive Power Luncheon on April 10 will Commerce (C5) was formed in 2009 as a other events. be free to all attendees. The event is open support and networking group for The next major event sponsored by C5 to the public and will be held11:30 a.m.to Christian businesses, churches and non- is the Topeka Easter Parade and Family 1p.m. at Cair Paravel Latin School, 635 profit organizations in the Topeka area. Fun Fair, to be held in Gage Park on April SW Clay St. Although there will be no The group promotes excellence in prod - 19th. For more information about C5 cost for attendees, RSVPs are requested at ucts and services, as well as Christian val - events, go to C5Alive.org.

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I am reading through the That believers who were there that day Christians focus on personal sacrifice “red letters” or words of Jesus during the Thought it was anything but good. So Friday's deep despair and ready themselves for the celebration season of Lent. The plan is to eventually Prayers Became Sunday's celebration; of Easter. On the liturgical calendar, arrive at the triumphant entry on Palm The Christ in Whom they'd trusted Death had been defeated; Sunday and follow Jesus to the cross Fred S. Was dying on a cross; He had purchased their salvation. Lent runs six weeks from Ash It seemed that everything they'd gained Wednesday to Easter. It is a religious throughout Holy Week. Hollomon Was now a total loss. observance where Christians focus on While this approach may not be for And now we thank You, Father, everyone, the Chaplain Emeritus That now it's understood fasting, sacri - Most had not remembered For what happened Easter Sunday fice, and key is to find Kansas Senate He had warned them of that day abstaining spiritual prac - We can now call Friday good! tices that Prayers like this may be found in my Book of Uncommon When He would shed His life's blood from different Prayers at Book Boutique at the Library, Wolfe’s Camera To wash their sins away. I Pray in the Name of Jesus Christ foods, acts, or appeal to you Shop, the State Capital, and my Web site, fsh-kschap.org luxuries. and honor AMEN I have to God. It is also admit that helpful to find observing Lent a practice that Thrivent, WIBW partner with Habitat is new to me. It will test or It was a brisk morning in mid-March as 100 years. For more information about is more common among liturgical or stretch your Bora Munganga stood alongside his wife, Thrivent, visit thrivent.com or call 785- “high church” faith groups. I was not faith. Don’t fall into a rut and do the Jeanne, and smiled broadly at the crowd 478-2806. raised in that tradition, but I have an same spiritual discipline year after year. assembled under a tent at 1717 SW Sieben. WIBW Channels General Manager Jim appreciation for the concept of subtract - That would deny you the growth and "We are so, so excited," Bora said. "We Ogle says the station's partnership on the ing something in your life to grow closer opportunity God wants from us. are so, so happy." home is a way to mark its 60 years on the air. to God. While many will give up meat, As we get closer to Holy Week, may "May the Lord give you blessings you "As WIBW celebrates 60 years of serv - sweets, soda, chocolate, or doughnuts your spiritual practice draw you closer to never expect in your life," he told the crowd. ice, I see no better way than to partner in during Lent, I like the idea of adding a God. Whether you are subtracting or The event was called a "wall-raising" for building a Habitat house" Ogle said. Michelle De La Isla, Executive Director spiritual practice in your life to grow adding a practice continue the daily what will become a more than 2000 square “I’m a Christian, and I love Easter,” Ogle of Topeka Habitat for Humanity, agreed. closer to God. These practices can journey toward the cross of Christ. foot home, Topeka Habitat for Humanity's continued, explaining that it is a fitting She asked the crowd to look at each other include daily devotions, a focused prayer Discover the great love that took Him largest build ever. WIBW-TV and Thrivent time to celebrate renewal, God’s blessings and to look at the Mungunga family, seat - time, creating a spiritual journal, volun - there. See and understand the sacrifice Financial, through its Thrivent Builds pro - and the joy of service. of Jesus. Allow the atoning and redeem - ed in the front row. teering at a charity, or performing com - gram, are partnering with Habitat on the The highlight of the wall-raising event ing work of Jesus to transform your life. "We bring people together," she said. munity service projects. featured representatives of Payless "hand - God bless you on your Lenten walk "Look at this beautiful family. You are This year I added a practice to help ing off" a wall to the community partners me grow closer to God. Many Bibles this year. changing their lives." and the Munganga family. Payless dedicat - WIBW-TV recently aired a special one- ed part of an employee conference to hour program, "Building Our building walls. Community: Topeka Habitat for "You see this great family and they're Humanity," which told about such projects From Heart to Home energetic and industrious in making a life in more detail. For more information go for themselves in America and to help with to wibw.com. For more information about Infant Adoption Program that was a great thing," said Steve Gish, Habitat for Humanity, visit topekahabi - executive vice president at Payless. tat.org or call 785-234-4322. An adoption agency you can trust. home. It is being built for the Munganga family, which includes Jeanne, Bora and Throughout KCSL’s 120 year history, their six children. adoption has been a core service. The Munganga family emigrated from Let us help fulfill your dream the nation of Burundi in central Africa in of having a child. 2009. Bora said they were called by God to spread His word and build a life in America. Over the past several months, the Mungangas have been working to put in the required "sweat equity" hours and make their down payment. Both parents work for Easter Seals Capper Foundation. Habitat families must repay an interest- 877-581-5437 z www.kcsl.org free mortgage, though it's a fraction of the home's value thanks to business partners keeping construction costs down. Thrivent is donating $65,000, which is half of the home’s cost, through its Thrivent Builds program. This will be the fourth Habitat home in Topeka on which Thrivent has partnered. “Thrivent is pleased to partner with Habitat and WIBW, helping to strengthen the Topeka community through this fourth home our members have helped build,” said Tanner Knowland, Financial Associate for Thrivent Financial’s Kansas Heartland Group. Thrivent, the largest non-government sponsor of the organiza - tion, has been in partnership with Habitat since 2005 and has built or renovated over 3600 homes during that time period. Tim Zitter, a Regional Partner with Thrivent Financial, says the company's philosophy is all about giving back. He says partnering with Habitat makes sense because it helps families become stable so they can be the best they can be and also give back to their communities. Thrivent Financial is a not-for-profit financial services organization that has helped its member-owners connect their Christian faith and financial goals for over Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______April 2014 • 5 SAVING EASTER Place a Cross in Your Front Yard this Easter continued from page 1 A-Cross-This-Nation Ministries has Saturday and Easter Sunday. EASTER EVENT SCHEDULE future Easter celebrations, too. done a mass mailing to the major Lee suggested that it doesn’t take a lot church es, Christian schools and of effort to buy two boards and build a SWITCH IT UP Christian radio stations in every state, cross with the family and place it in the One of the best ways of experiencing asking Christians to place a cross in front yard. It could even be decorated the redemption story anew is simply their front yard this Easter, in and have lights added to it, he switching up your Bible translation. If celebration of the resurrection said. Lee said he leaves his lights TOPEKA PASSION PLAY – Apr. 10-12 & Apr. 16-19. 7 pm, Fairlawn Nazarene Ch, 730 SW you’re a devout NIV reader, why not try of Jesus Christ. Ministry on his cross on all night, so peo - Fairlawn. Doors open at 6pm. Free. 272-6322. The Message? Or the New King James spokesman Gary Lee said that ple at night can see the beauty of EASTER MUSICAL – Apr. 13, 6pm. First Church of God in Christ, 614 SE California Ave. version? When the words don’t feel so people don't seem to have a the cross. Topeka Citywide Mass Choir and soloist Wanda Adams. familiar, it’s possible to discover new problem celebrating Lee suggests Christians across insights you may have missed the first Halloween, displaying pump - the country take a stand and MAUNDY THURSDAY – Apr. 17, Noon, Faith Lutheran Church, 1716 SW Gage Worship few times around. Plus, since the story kins and witches, or Christmas show the world that Jesus is alive, with Holy Communion; 7:30pm worship with Communion is featured in all four gospels, it’s also with Santa Clause and Christmas trees, and that this is an important time of our interesting to get Matthew, Mark, Luke so why not the cross for Easter? It is sug - lives to show love and live a Christian life. MAUNDY THURSDAY – Apr. 17, 6pm, Kansas Ave UMC, 1029 N. Kansas Ave. Simple and John’s different perspectives. gested to display a cross in the yard for The cross display can also be a way of Supper & Special Service. For more info call 785-234-0507 at least three days; Good Friday, saying “Thank You Jesus,” Lee stated. GIVE A LITTLE BIT GOOD FRIDAY – Apr. 18, Noon, Faith Lutheran Church, 1716 SW Gage. Worship will follow Instead of just focusing on your the seven last words from the cross; 7:30pm. Tenebrae worship (service of Darkness). individual family gathering, make entries such as schools, bands, military Easter a time for reaching out. Maybe EASTER PARADE groups, dogs horses and more. TOPEKA EASTER PARADE & FUN FAIR – Apr. 19, 9am-3:30pm, Gage Park. Topeka’s first it’s bringing an Easter basket full of continued from page 1 The Family Fun Fair will consist of parade of its kind will move around inside Gage Park at 10:30am. Fun Fair vendor goodies to an elderly person. Or donat - activities geared toward children and fam - booths, children’s games, egg hunt, food, facepainting, and more will take place ing all those unneeded gems you found held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will ilies, as well as booths, exhibits, food, first between 9am & 3:30pm. Christian bands will perform throughout the day at the during your routine spring cleaning to blend in with the other regular activities at reponder vehicles and more. Activities will Amphitheatre. For info: [email protected] a local shelter. Maybe it’s even supply - Gage Park, such as the Zoo, the Carousel include children’s games, two egg hunts, ing all the ingredients for a great Easter and the Mini-Train. Bands playing at the facepainting, and similar other activities COMMUNITY EASTER CELEBRATION – Apr. 19, 10:30am – Noon, Crestview Shelter meal to a nearby food pantry. But Amphitheatre will be part of the festivities in and around Westlake Shelter, the House. Easter egg hunt, story telling, crafts, games. whatever it is, it’s always great to give. as well. The parade itself will start about Amphitheatre, the Carousel Room, Childrens Party House, and the tennis EGG HUNT – Apr 19, 2-4 pm, Covenant Baptist Church, 5440 SW 37th St. WATCH THIS court area. Entertainment is scheduledur - EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE – Apr. 20. 6:30am, Faith Lutheran Church, 1716 SW Gage. Instead of the usual movie night ing band breaks at the Amphitheatre, Traditional worship (special music by Adult Choir); 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. traditional worship with family and friends, watch some - including dancing troupes and magician (special music with Adult Choir); 9:30 a.m. contemporary worship (with Praise Team). thing engaging that tells the story. T. A. Hamilton. There are severl movies on the big The event is being coordinated and EASTER BREAKFAST – Apr. 20, 7-10am, Fellowship Hall, Faith Lutheran Church, 1716 SW screen this month including Son of sponsored by Capital City Christian Gage. Free will donation. 272-4214 God and Heaven is For Rea, l but don’t Chamber of Commerce (C5), along with forget the DVD player. Check our list of Metro Voice Newspaper, NuSound COMMUNITY EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE – Apr. 20, 10am. White Concert Hall, Washburn movies perfect for easter at Hearing Center, WIBW, Ernest-Spencer University. Covenant Baptist Church, Journey Church and True Light Baptist will unite to www.metrovoicenews.com. Companies and others. celebrate. For info: 271-5483 10:30 a.m., numerous scheduled to For information about sponsoring, LET ART TELL THE STORY appear, including floats and all shapes and entering the parade or having a booth at EGG HUNT – Apr. 20, 11am. CrossRoads Wesleyan, 41st & California. Over 10,000 eggs Surprisingly enough, the Passion of sizes of other vehicles, as well as walking the Fun Fair, email [email protected]. for children in 5th grade and under. Christ is one of the most-portrayed subjects of Western artists. If you live in a city with a local art museum, consid - ering visiting with a friend or family members and see the story vividly por - trayed through simple and intricate brushstrokes. CELEBRATE NEW LIFE As a symbol of the new life we expe - rience in knowing Christ and experi - encing His redemption, why not give your Mom (or another favorite female relative) something simple like a lily? Or plant your favorite flowers in your own yard for a yearly reminder? And if you don’t have a green thumb, you can buy a new outfit instead since that also is a tradition that celebrates the new life we have in Christ. LISTEN TO THE WORDS Some hymns like Charles Wesley’s “Come Let Us With Our Lord Arise” and “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” or even Bill Gaither’s “Because He Lives” are popular selections for Easter Sunday morning services. And while it’s easy to merely sing the familiar words without giving them much thought, consider examining the lyrics again. Simply reading (or listening to) these words can’t help but make you excited about the sacrifice Jesus made for everyone. For more mediations on Easter, check out www.easterincyber - space.com. 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One part of the party is of what is transforming a once great Major demographic changes taking convince some percentage of them that throwing up its hands up in surrender, nation into a second-class mediocre place today favoring the big government, conservative principles are in their interest. resigned that conservative candidates can nation, will not abandon principles and moral relativism of the Democratic Party And America is becoming less married. no longer win national elections. will continue to strive to mold public means Republicans face increasingly for - Democrats win the unmarried vote and Conservatives, on the other hand, say opinion in hope of getting America back midable challenges to mold popular opin - Republicans win the married vote. In 2012, we cannot abandon what is vital for fixing on track. ion toward the conservative agenda of lim - Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______April 2014 • 7 ateness in the heart was tolerated. Jesus 3) Outsiders have less barriers to over- Day of Prayer to be Why Informal Churches Are Growing referred to this as “rules taught by men” come to feel welcome and accepted. In gone by days, people dressed nicely (Mark 7:1-23). People in the 21st century In a formal setting, newcomers are observed locally May 1 to go to church, and there was an aura of have recognized this disparity, labeled it as watching and often speak and act cau - The annual National Day of Prayer is reverential solemness. Generally the hypocrisy that it is, and have looked tiously so as to not commit a major cul - Thursday, May 1, this year, and a multitude Americans adhered strictly to a disci - elsewhere for authentic and caring rela - tural faux pas. They seldom feel wel - of observances and celebrations will take plined morality and spiritual habits. But tionships. comed the first visit, and rarely want to place around the state and nationally. There times have changed with people seldom In informal settings (think for a return for the first two reasons mentioned will be local events in Topeka at the state - dressing up in suits and dresses for wed - moment about a basketball game, coffee above. house during the day and at Community dings or funerals, much less public gath - shop, restaurant, or a concert with your Informal settings are quite different. Church in the evening. erings such as a worship service. favorite band) people relax, open up, While there are still barriers to overcome There will be a statewide one-hour noon Here are three reasons why I believe laugh, tell stories, and even share their and “community practices” to be learned, observance at the Kansas capitol on the informal churches are growing: struggles. Everyone likes that. the dress is similar, the relaxed atmos - rotunda first floor. Many state legislators “The Son of Man came eating and phere is less stressful, and everyone knows will take part, and music and prayer will be 1) People are more at ease in informal drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton what to do at the coffee bar. a major part of the program. settings. and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors The citywide observance will be at The challenge What do you notice about the picture and sinners.’” Community Church, 1819 SW 21st Street, The challenge for informal churches is at 7 pm. In addition to times of prayer, the by Dave Buller above? Kids and formal settings are hard –Matthew 11:19 to help people understand the respect and program will include worship and a testi - Every church experiencing a season of to mix. Adults have problems here too. 2) Celebrations are more fun in infor- reverence that God is due. For formal mony on the power of prayer by Pastor Rey plateau or decline wants to make a come - People behave more reservedly and are mal settings. churches, I am reminded of Paul’s sacri - Rodriguez of Harvest Family Fellowship. back. Down deep there is a conviction less relaxed in formal settings. “Leave your Compare a graduation ceremony with fices and compromises so that barriers The theme for this year's National Day that just like the church in Acts was a part drinks in the car.” “Be quiet and remain seated for the entirety of the service.” a graduation party. Granted, one couldn’t would be removed and more people of Prayer is "One Voice, United in Prayer." of a growth in numbers happen without the other (and interest - could hear the Gospel. He writes: Gov. Sam Brownback has called for movement, our churches “Quiet down.” “We only talk about the weather.” “Be on your best behavior.” ingly, we observe Jesus attending the syn - “I have become all things to all men so Kansans to pray for the state and those who should experience the agogue on the Sabbath days, and then that by all possible means I might save hold positions of leadership in state gov - same. These filters inhibit relationship building, and with fewer Americans enamored or spending his time with “tax collectors and some.” ernment. There are churches sinners”). Graduation parties are a lot –1 Corinthians 9:22 that have turned around. practiced-up with this antiquated style of dress and behavior, formal style churches more fun. Relaxed church atmospheres In the book “Comeback invite people to cheer and participate in Jesus modeled informal interactions Churches”, Mike are on the decline. with outsiders and chastised the Pharisees The church acquired a reputation for the celebration. As if in confirmation that Dodson and Ed Stetzer Buller informal should typify the people of God, for strict adherence to hollow formalities. identify a statistical phe - being stuffy and requiring its attendees to Maybe the church is catching on. look, act, and dress a certain way on the the Psalms and the stories of the Old nomenon: a significant majority of Testament describe celebrations of shout - Dave is the pastor at Cornerstone churches making waves are informal and outside. As long as adherents “toed the line” with these external appearance ing, lifting of hands, and the loud use of Community Church in Topeka. Dave contemporary. They define informal as instruments–all for the glory of God. blogs at www.christianfirst.us “If the Church of America will cry out “dress and atmosphere.” expectations, most levels of inappropri - for mercy, we can see the moral, economic, political, and social decline of our nation for our House of Joshua proclaimed in turned around and God’s kingdom estab - Joshua 24:15 “But as for me and my house - lished here,” says David Epps, the Topeka House of Joshua is a place for healing hold, we will serve the Lord”, we have the National Day of Prayer coordinator. House of Joshua is a discipleship home will learn skills they need to help them learn church services are paramount to the opportunity to help these men live up to “Social activism and political involvement dedicated to the belief that true recovery to live productively in society. In order to renewal process, and residents are required that proclamation for their own lives and alone will not transform Kansas or our and deliverance from an old life of self is make the transition from the HOUSE OF to attend a Christ-centered Church service the new homes as they transition through nation. Our problem is spiritual and only possible by the work of Jesus Christ JOSHUA to the next season of life, a num - each week, as well as participate in Bible the House of Joshua and back to the own requires a united, spiritual response.” and His transforming power. ber of issues must be considered and studies that will bring growth in their walk house. For more information visit “The only way of abstaining from our arrangements need to be made (e.g. deter - with Christ. “Right now, we are basically focused in TransformTopekaKS.org. old life is by the renewing of the heart and mining what church to attend in order to Residents meet weekly to discuss house on three pressing needs which must be mind by the Word of God and His fullness, find appropriate pastoral guidance and matters and report on their adherence to addressed before we can even think about which is required in our home. Our house secure Godly fellowship, seeking employ - program standards as a part of our peer getting this house opened up,” Madill said. School choice rally is a place of healing and that is our main ment, getting a driver’s license, seeking accountability program. “We need support both spiritually and held at Capitol focus. Our requirements are that the men housing, paying off debts, etc.). Therefore, Residents are required to acquire men - financially, we need furniture and house - have a desire to live a life of progress rather at the beginning of the resident’s stay, addi - tors, if they do not have one already, who hold items for the apartments, and we need A grassroots coalition of educators, than perfection by always abounding for tional phone time will be provided for the can help guide them and disciple them in an anointed individual to serve as House advocates, parents and other Kansans came the prize of the upward call.” purpose of making important contacts and their walk with Christ and their recovery. Director.” together recently to make the case for school choice in the Kansas State Capitol. It Working Men of Christ Ministry, Inc., necessary arrangements. The program’s This is an incredibly necessary service for To donate, checks may be made payable was the first capitol rally in Kansas’ history will operate the house, as they already do a directors and overseers will assist the resi - men coming out of the Kansas to: Working Men of Christ Ministry, Inc. – similar project in Wichita, the House of dent whenever possible in making all nec - Correctional System as we assist them in focused on school choice. It isn't just about House of Joshua, 1220 NW Van Buren, freedom to choose where to educate, but Jeremiah. essary contacts. living out the changes they have dedicated Topeka, KS 66608. For more information The men coming to the House of Joshua Bible studies and regular attendance at to making in their lives. As the namesake also about educational reform. about the project, call 316-440-0141 Speakers from various organizations shared their thoughts concerning school choice in Kansas. Cristina Fischer, of the Kansas Education Freedom Movement, was accompanied to the podium by her daugh - ter, Jaedynn. “The money I pay for taxes for educa -

Cristina Fischer and Jaedynn tion should go where she goes,” Fischer said, pointing to her child. “If she wants to pursue a Christian lifestyle, she should be free to take Jesus with her wherever she wants to go.” Pastor Wade Moore, Jr., of Christian Faith Centre in Wichita, said it’s "Time to equip and empower parents, students and communities with opportunities to partici - n Please see SCHOOL CHOICE page 12 8 • April 2014 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

HEY SENIORS! DO YOU HAVE “FUNCTIONAL FITNESS?” By Julie Schmanke, Wellness Director at Brewster Place Hey, I have a question for ya! Do shopping, getting in and out of a afternoon. The benefits of splitting you have "Functional Fitness?" Are chair or the bathtub, and climbing up your walking routine are the you scratching your head and say - in and out of the car require physi - same as doing it all at the same ing, "What in the world is that?" cal strength and endurance. time, and this will give you renewed Functional Fitness is what you It takes just a small amount of vim and vigor to go that extra mile need to be able to perform everyday physical exertion everyday to get the when doing daily tasks. tasks. Many adults of advancing age physical gains you need to complete Now let's address the strength express to me that they would like your daily tasks. Begin by walking. I issue, particularly strength in the to stay in their homes as long as think 10 minutes is a great start. You quadriceps (the big muscles in the possible and I think that is a beauti - can do it in your home or outside front of your thighs). These muscles ful goal, but if they have allowed (fresh air has additional benefits for help you get up and down and are their physical condition to slip the brain). Even if your house is crucial to your independent (maybe because of too much sit - small, just make laps till 10 min is lifestyle. ting), staying in their home may up. Try this: every time you are get - NOT be a reality for them. The goal would be to work up to ting up from a chair, do it four Some of the tasks they perform 20 minutes. You can split the work - times. Stand up, sit down, stand up, If you find you are not motivated enough to do this on your own, I per - everyday such as getting the paper, out up and do 10 minutes in the sit down. Get it? If you can do it sonal train people throughout the community for these same issues and walking to the mail box, grocery morning and 10 minutes in the without pushing on the arms of the you would be surprised how many seniors reach out for help when it chair that is even better (a lot of comes to physical conditioning. I'll leave you with this thought, "Exercise times there are not arms available only on the days you eat!" like on public toilet seats…need I Julie Schmanke is the Wellness Director of Brewster Place retirement com - say more?) munity. She has a BA in physical education from Washburn University.

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Hispanic women were even Things have gotten better: When New guidelines aimed specifically less likely to know the warning signs the heart association first began track - at preventing stroke risk in women — 1 in 4 couldn’t name any of them. ing women’s awareness of stroke were announced in February. For Although 84 percent of women symptoms in 1997, only 11 percent women over 50, they included stop - knew to call 911 if they thought they knew what to look for, NPR reported. ping smoking, particularly for women were having a stroke, less than half Men are not necessarily any better who suffer from migraines; women 75 recognized garbled speech or difficul - than women at knowing the symp - or older should be screened for atrial ty speaking as a warning sign. Less toms, but they do call 911 quicker fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that than 25 percent knew that sudden than women do, a recent Mayo Clinic can increase the risk of stroke. severe headache, unexplained dizzi - ness and sudden vision loss were also symptoms that a blood vessel in the brain had been blocked by a clot or Senior Moments had burst. The results point up a pressing need for more education about stroke’s While on a road trip, an elderly couple stopped at a symptoms, especially because there’s a roadside restaurant for lunch. After finishing their meal, critical four-hour window for getting they left the restaurant, and resumed their trip. When leav - the clot-busting drug that can reduce ing, the elderly woman unknowingly left her glasses on the the damage a stroke can cause. The longer people wait, the more brain table, and she didn't miss them until they had been driving damage occurs. for about forty minutes. What are the symptoms of stroke? 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at work. While running a successful corpo - rate training center I learned the dance of faith and work in that season of my career. I build on these lessons today in my consulting business. People who honor God and dare to ask Him for wisdom find a wealth of knowledge and understanding that others leave untapped!

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FREE LISTINGS! E-mail your events to: [email protected]; mail to Metro Voice, P.O. 5724, Topeka, KS 66605; or fax to 785-235-3340 enjoy the movie “The Encounter.” Five copies will be FISH FRY DINNERS – Apr. 4 & 11, 5:30-7pm. Most Pure CONCERTS given away. For info: Pastor Shawn at 816-237-6646. Heart of Mary, 1750 SW Stone. $8 adults, $5 children 4- calend10, free for chaildren 3 and under. For rcarryouts call 272- CASTING CROWNS - Apr. 3, 7pm. Independence Events LIFEFEST – Apr. 3, 10am-12:30pm, Covenant Baptist Center, 19100 East Valley View Pkwy, Indep., MO 64055. Church, 5440 SW 37th St. Seniors ministering to sen - 5590 between 8:30am-4pm each Friday. MUSIC, JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED – Apr. 6, 3- iors – celebrating with fellowship, fun, learning & enter - TASTE OF COUNTRY – Apr. 5, 4-7pm. Crestview United 5pm. First United Methodist Church, 600 SW Topeka tainment. Dr. Ken and Lynda Gimple will be sharing Methodist Church, 2245 SW Eveningside Dr. Brisket din - Blvd. Free concert with physician performers. 231-1330 about their trip to China, with lots of photos! If trans - ner and shopping. $8 adults, $2.50 kids 5-12, free for portation is needed, call before noon April 2nd: 354- children under five. EASTER MUSICAL – Apr. 13, 6pm. First Church of God in 4994 or 478-1729 Christ, 614 SE California Ave. Topeka Citywide Mass TRASH MOUNTAIN PROJECT 5TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY Choir and soloist Wanda Adams. ANNUAL FISH FRY – Apr. 4 & 11, 4:30-7pm. Meriden CELEBRATION – April 6, 4pm & 7pm, Fellowship Bible United Methodist Church, 100 S. Dawson, Meriden, KS. Church, 10th & Urish Rd. The event will feature the THE WRIGHTS – April 26, 7:30pm, Puffy’s Steak & Fried fish, mac & cheese, green beans, salad and release of Witness, a new book written by Brett Durbin Icehouse, Maple Hill. For info: 289-8905 desserts. Free will donation. and Jim Congdon. Come enjoy a creative presentation of FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY – Apr. 4 & 11, 4pm. Sacred live music, video, storytelling, teaching, and art cele - SPECIAL CHURCH EVENTS Heart Catholic Church Hall, 312 NE Freeman, Take-out brating the five-year anniversary of Trash Mountain available. 234-6727 Project. Tickets are free and can be reserved at: HARVESTER'S PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - www.trashmountain.com/witness every second Saturday, takes place at Christian Lord FRIDAY FISH FRY – Apr. 4 & 11, 5pm. Mater Dei Ministries, 2421 SE California. Call 266-4979 Catholic Church. Assumption Church (basement), 204 TOPEKA PASSION PLAY – Apr. 10-12 & Apr. 16-19. 7 SW 8th. $8 adults, $4 children 6-12, free for children 5 pm, Fairlawn Nazarene Ch, 730 SW Fairlawn. Doors FREE MOVIE NIGHT – Mar. 29, 6pm, Maranatha Baptist open at 6pm. Free. 272-6322. Fellowship, 4935 SW Burlingame Rd. Bring thefamily to and under. Carry outs available. GOOD FRIDAY FREE MOVIE EVENT – Apr. 18, 6pm. Marantha Baptist Fellowship, 4935 SW Burlingame Rd. Movie will be “Apostle Peter and the Last Supper.” COMMUNITY EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE – Apr. 20, 10am. White Concert Hall, Washburn University. Covenant Baptist Church, Journey Church and True Light Baptist will unite to celebrate. For info: 271-5483 EGG HUNT – Apr. 20, 11am. CrossRoads Wesleyan, 41st & California. Over 10,000 eggs for children in 5th grade and under. PEGGY’S PROMISE SPRING CRAFT FAIR – Apr. 26, 9-3, Crossroads Wesleyan Church, 2121 SW Harrison. Benefits Peggy’s Promise, helping families with a loved one in a medical crisis. Vendor booths available. Info: 554-5240. CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR – Apr. 26, 8am-1pm, Seaman Church, 2036 NW Taylor. Benefiting youth group. Breakfast served 8-10am. For info: 34-8777 TOPEKA REGIONAL DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY - Apr. 27, 5pm, Christ the King, 5923 SW Wanamaker. Celebration & Enthronement with Archbishop Joseph Naumann & Fr. Mitchel Zimmerman. Reception follows. SEMINARS & CONFERENCES KATHY TRICCOLI’S HOPE’S ALIVE WEEKEND CONFER - ENCE – Apr. 4, 7-8:30pm & Apr. 5, 9am-12:30pm. Olathe Bible Church, 13700 W. 151st,Olathe, KS. Women will experience Triccoli in concert Fri. night, then periods of worship, comedy, prayer, encouragement, and more on Sat. 913-764-8280. STRONG-WILLED CHILD SEMINAR – Apr. 13, 6pm, Fairlawn Nazarene Ch, 730 SW Fairlawn. “You can’t make me! (But I can be persuaded) seminar by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias, M.Ed. Free training on practical, immediately useful strategies for turning conflict into cooperation. [email protected] or271-6657 ext. 1338. “EARTH’S FINAL HOURS” – May 30-Jun. 1, Bethel Baptist Church, 4011 N. Kansas Ave. A conference about the return of Christ and the things leading up to it. 286-0467 FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS NOTO MARKET ON FIRST FRIDAYS – NOTO arts district. Enjoy arts, antiques, fine crafts, and flea market items. CRUISE NIGHTS – 5-10pm, 1st Sat. at Spangles, Hwy 24 & Rochester Rd.; 2nd Sat. at Fairlawn Plaza; 3rd Sat. at Advance Auto Parts, 3118 SW Topeka Blvd.; 4th Sat. at The Pad, 1730 N. Topeka Blvd.; 5th Sat. at Spangles, 29th & Topeka Blvd. CAPITAL MID-WEEK FARMER'S MARKET – Every Wed., 7:30am-noon, 10th & Jackson (south side of Statehouse.) Include locally grown on your shopping list. For info: 296-8060. DOWNTOWN TOPEKA FARMERS MARKET - Saturday's through Nov. 2, 7:30am-noon, 12th and Harrison. The open-air market is full of fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, arts & crafts, flower, home-baked goods & more. SIXTH ANNUAL TULIP TIME – Apr. 4-20. Over 100,000 tulips & daffodils in bloom at three locations: Old Prairie Town at Historic Ward-Meade Site, 124 NW Fillmore; Ted Ensley Gardens at Lake Shawnee, SE 37th and West Edge Road; Doran Rock Garden at Gage Park, 601 SW Gage Blvd. For group tours & other info: [email protected] or 368-2439 ADOPTION INFORMATION MEETING – Mar. 27, 6-7:30 pm, 4745 NW Hunter’s Ridge Circle, Suite C. Lifeline Childrens Services provides families considering adop - tion a chance to hear directly from members of our staff about the adoption process. 14 • April 2014 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice TOPEKA KIDS CLOSET SPRING MEGA SALE – Apr. 10- sales and concessions. Free. need, encouraging Biblical hospitality. Angela Beemer 10am, 12 & 2pm; Sat. & Sun. 12 & 2pm. 368-2441. TOPEKA ZOO – Gage Blvd. between 6th & 10th St. Zoo 12. Sunrise Optimist Club, 720 NW 50th TOPEKA EASTER PARADE & FUN FAIR – Apr. 19, 9am- at [email protected] or 783-4577. ROEBKE HOUSE MUSEUM – 216 New York, Holton. For hours 9am-5pm. Birthday Parties available -- choose WALK MS TOPEKA – Apr. 12, 9am-12pm. Gage Park, 3:30pm, Gage Park. Topeka’s first parade of its kind RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER – May 4, 1-5pm. Prince info: 364-4991. from two separate party packages; parties last two hours. For info: 368-9180 or topekazoo.com. 635 SW Gage Blvd. For info: [email protected] or will move around inside Gage Park at 10:30am. Fun Fair of Peace Church, 37th & Wanamaker. Raffles, vendors TERRITORIAL CAPITAL MUSEUM – Wed.-Sat., 11am- walk.msmidamerica.org vendor booths, children’s games, egg hunt, food, face - and crafters. For info: [email protected] 4pm; Sun., 1-5pm, National Register Site, 3 floors of COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS BEREAVED PARENTS SUP - painting, and more will take place between 9am & YOUTH FOR CHRIST GOLF CLASSIC – May 5, 12:30pm. Civil War and Victorian Artifacts, President FINE ART PORT GROUP 4TH WALK TO REMEMBER – Apr. 12, 3:30pm. Christian bands will perform throughout the Lake Shawnee. Enter by April 21. For info: 232-8296 Eisenhower's parents’ marriage site: 640 E. Woodson day at the Amphitheatre. For info: [email protected]. FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK – 1st Friday of every month at 12pm. Snyder’s Cabin Gage Park. $25 registration. For SALVATION ARMY ANNUAL CIVIC LUNCHEON - May 12, Ave., Lecompton. For info: 887-6148 or various Topeka galleries. Downtown businesses open info: Susan 272-4895 KANSAS KOYOTES FOOTBALL – Apr. 19, 7:05pm. KS 12-1m, Topeka Ramada, 420 SE 6th Avenue. Celebrate [email protected] or lecomptonkansas.com. late. artsconnecttopeka.org. Expocentre, vs Oklahoma Defenders. For info: 383-4965 AMTRAK EXHIBIT TRAIN – Apr. 12, 10am-4pm. Topeka National Salvation Army week with humorist and for - TOPEKA/SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY – 1515 "ART WALK AT THE T.V. UP/DOWN GALLERY!" – First Amtrak Station, 500 SE Holliday Place. For info: AUTISM AWARENESS ZUMBATHON – Apr. 25, 6:30pm. mer Salvation Army officer Dennis Tooley, author of SW 10th St. Mon.-Fri., 9am-9pm, Sat., 9am-6pm, Sun., Friday of every month, TV Up Down Gallery, 909 ½ S. Amtrak.com/exhibit-train Eclipse Urban Lounge, 4117 SW Huntoon. $12.969-6956 “laughing Your Way Through Life.” Info: 861-7908 12-9pm. For info: 580-4400. Kansas Ave. "Art, Music, and More!" GUERILLA STREET ARTS RAID – Apr. 12, 4pm-Midnight. KANSAS KOYOTES FOOTBALL – Apr. 25, 7:05pm. KS JERICHO RIDE – May 17, 10am, Lake Shawnee NOTO Arts District, 800-900 N Kansas Ave. For info: Expocentre, vs Dodge City. For info: 383-4965 Swimming Beach, 3300 SE Croco Rd. Registration Alexander at [email protected] RUN FOR RONALD 5K RUN/WALK – Apr. 26, 8-11am. 8:30-9:30. A 65-mile ride around the city, with 4 prayer BRIGHTER FUTURES HEALTH FAIR – Apr. 12, 10am- Lake Shawnee Tinman Circle Shelter House #1. $30 stops. Food and fellowship afterwards at Big-Uns Grill 5pm. Lee Arena at Washburn University. Free health registration for 13+, $15 for 12 and under. For info: at 6th & Garfield. For info: 250-2764 or 249-7071 or screenings for children and adults. climbing wall, danc - 235-5682 [email protected] rmhctopeka.org [email protected] ing, yoga, games, gardening tips, lots of free stuff, and BRIDGE 2 BRIDGE RUN/WALK EXPERIENCE – Apr. 26, 2014 RELAY FOR LIFE – May 30, 7pm. Hayden High info to help kids & families topekayouthproject.org 9am check-in, 10am start. Downtown at 5th & Kansas. School. American Cancer Society event to fight cancer. SIXTH ANNUAL HERITAGE CHRISTIAN 5K RUN/WALK $25 For info: 234-9336. downtowntopekainc.com For info: [email protected] or 273-4462 AND PANCAKE FEED – Apr. 12, Shawnee Lake Shelter 3RD ANNUAL AMERICAN LEGION GOLF SCRAMBLE - 12TH ANNUAL ROD ROGERS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNEY House #2. Registration 8-8:45, 5k at 9, Fun Run at Apr. 26, Western Hills Golf Course. Post 421 4-person – Jun. 6. Dub’s Dread Golf Course, KC, KS. Benefitting 9:10. Registration includes t-shirt and pancake feed Scramble. For Info: 249-7117 KU Cancer Center & Cander Action. For info: 913-461- ticket. Prizes for top three runners. $5 donation 8527 or [email protected] RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER – Apr. 28, 4-10pm. 2014 TOPEKA CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FORUM – Apr. Texas Roadhouse, 5901 SW Huntoon. Texas Roadhouse 15, 6-7pm. Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, will donate 10% of your total food bill to the Relay For FAMILY-FRIENDLY DESTINATIONS Marvin Auditorium 101B. Free but registration is wel - Life of Shawnee County. For info: 785-273-4462 or come at topekachristianeducation.com BROWN V. BOARD NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE – Daily, relayforlife.org/topekaks 9am–5pm, 1515 SE Monroe. Located in the former all- THE TEMPEST – Apr. 18-May 3, 6pm. Topeka Civic SCHOLARSHIP FINE DINING AWARDS BANQUET black Monroe School. Free admission. For info: 354- Theatre and Academy, 3028 SW 8th Ave. For info: FUNDRAISER - May 2, 6:30pm. Antioch Family Life 4273 or www.nps.gov/brvb/. topekacivictheatre.com or 357-5211 Center, 1921 SE Indiana Ave. antiochfamilylifecenter.org CEDAR CREST, official residence of the KS Governor ¬– SECOND ANNUAL ZUMBATHON FOR LIFEHOUSE CHILD AWAKENING FREEDOM TOUR – May 3, 9am-12pm. Mon., 1pm-3pm, with tours on the half hour, 1 SW ADVOCACY CENTER – Apr. 18, 6:15-8pm. Wanamker Topeka Bible Church, 1101 SW Mulvane. Free, but regis - Cedar Crest Rd. Free adm. For info: 296-3636. Elementary, 6630 SW 10th St. $5. For info: 383-8080 tration is required at cultureshield.com. F316-516-0777 COMBAT AIR MUSEUM – Mon.-Sat., 9:30am-4:30pm; FUNDRAISER FOR BILLY CHANDLER – Apr. 19, 1-8pm. LIFELINE CHILDRENS SERVICES’ BELOVED EVENT - Sun. noon–4:30pm, Hanger 602, Forbes Field. For info: Logan Elementary, 1124 NW Lyman Rd. Basketball May 3, 6:30-8pm. Hear how God is changing the hearts 862-3303 or combatairmusem.org. tourny to benefit Billy Chandler, 11 year old boy fighting and lives of women for His glory. This event will inspire leukemia. Raffles, activities between games, t-shirt CURTIS HOUSE MUSEUM – Every Sat., 11am-3pm; by women toward compassion for families and children in appointment other times, 1101 SW Topeka Blvd. Former mansion of Charles Curtis, 31st Vice President of the US, and the only one of American Indian heritage. Cost $5. For info: 357-1371 or 597-5380. CONSTITUTION HALL – Wed.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., 1- 5pm, National Landmark, Kansas State Historic Site, Civil War History: Famous Lecompton Constitution, 319 Elmore, Lecompton. For info: 887-6520 or [email protected]; or kshs.org/constitution_hall. GREAT OVERLAND STATION – Railroad museum, educa - tion center, veterans memorial and more. 701 N. Kansas Avenue. Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1-4pm. Closed on Sundays in Jan. & Feb. Adm: $4 adults, $3 seniors,$2 children age 3-12. For info: 232-5533 or greatoverlandstation.com. HISTORIC RITCHIE HOUSE – Tour the oldest remaining home in Topeka (built 1856-57). 1116 Madison. Admission free. 10am-2pm; weaving demonstrations, games, food & more. HOLLEY MILITARY MUSEUM – Downtown Ramada Inn. Featuring 5 galleries, named after world leaders. Featuring World War II artifacts, Air Force One exhibit, Kansas War Heroes, Space, Vietnam & more. Cost: Free. 10am-8pm daily. KANSAS NATIONAL GUARD MUSEUM – Forbes Field. For hours & info: 862-1020. KANSAS MUSEUM OF HISTORY - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday, 1 - 5 p.m. Sunday. 6425 SW 6th Avenue. 785-272-8681, kshs.org/museum KANSAS STATE CAPITOL – Mon.-Fri., 8am–5pm, SW 10th & Jackson St. Tours provided. Dome Tours M-F 10:30am-4:15pm. Info: 296-3966 or kshs.org/capitol. OLD PRAIRIE TOWN – 1st & Clay. Open Mon.-Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun. 12-4pm. Daily guided tours: M-F

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OUR LADY OF THE FAITHFUL – Every 1st Tues., Wanamaker Rd Baptist Church, 2700 SW SIGNS OF LIFE GALLERY – 722 Massachusetts 6:30pm Mass followed by Dinner, Most Pure Wanamaker. Doing Good for Others: Knitting & Heart of Mary Catholic Church. A Catholic Crocheting for Local Charities, free yarn, nee - St., Lawrence. 830-8030 or CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 SignsofLifeGallery.com. group for those in their 20-30s. For info: dles, hooks & patterns. All are welcome. Info: n Michelle Ann 580-3071 or ourladyofthefaith - Debby, 215-4889, [email protected] SOUTHWIND GALLERY – 3074 SW 29th Street, [email protected]. All events are also posted on Topeka. 273-5994 BIBLE QUIZZING – 1st Sat. Learn God's Word Facebook at "Ourladyof theFaithful." & have fun doing it with area Christian youth THE UPSTAGE GALLERY – 720 SW Jackson SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Tue., 6:30am, ages 9-19. New teams forming now for this (Historic Jayhawk Theatre). Open for 1st Fri. Sunrise Optimist Complex, 720 NW 50th St. year's season of quizzing. YFC/YEA style Artwalk 5-8pm. Info: 246-1291. quizzing & rules. For info: 913-593-6427 or TOPEKA ART GUILD & GALLERY – Wed.-Sat., O.W.L.S. (Older Wise Loving Saints) - meets the biblequizzer.org. 11am-5pm, Fairlawn Plaza. 273-7646 or second Tuesday of the month. Location varies MONTHLY SCORE MEETING – 1st Sat., 8- topekaartguild.org. and can be found at www.faithfamilylife.com 9:30am, Washburn Tech, 5724 SW Huntoon S.W.A.G. (Spiritual Warriors Anointed by God) (enter east doors facing Huntoon). No RSVP or MEETINGS & CLASSES youth group - Wed at 7:00 p.m. 3710 NW fee is required. Small business owners are Topeka Blvd. invited to a Breakfast Roundtable discussion C5Alive FREE POWER LUNCHEON – Apr. 10, with members of SCORE (Service Corps of 11:30am-1pm, at Cair Paravel Latin School, AWANA – Every Wed., 6-8pm, First Southern Retired Executives). For info: 234-3049. 635 SW Clay St. Luncheon is FREE this month! Baptist Church, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Bible Sponsors have covered the cost as we cele - based program for children & youth ages 3-HS. FREE ENGLISH CLASSES – Every Sat. 9- brate Christian Education. Please RSVP to: For info: 272-0443. 10:30am, Central Congregational Church, 1248 SW Buchannan. For info: 235-2376. [email protected]. AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30pm, Bethel Baptist WOMEN’S CONNECTION “NEW YORK CITY” Church, 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Bible based pro - RUSSIAN HOUSE OF PRAYER – Every Sat., LUNCHEON – Apr. 10, 11:30am, Capitol Plaza gram for children & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 4pm, Williamstown Assembly of God, 1225 Oak Hotel Emerald Rm., 1717 SW Topeka Blvd. 286-0467. St., Perry/Williamstown. For info: 597-5228. Entertainment includes music, style show by AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30-8pm, Auburn SINGLES PLAY CARDS – 1st Sat., 6pm, St. Christopher Banks, Inspirational message. Christian Church. Bible based program for chil - Peter’s UMC, NW 35th & Hwy 75; 3rd Sat., $14.50 including lunch. RSVP by Apr. 7: Ann at dren & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 256-2515. 6pm, Countryside UMC, 3221 SW Burlingame 266-1522 or Jeanie at 233-1387. Rd. Christian singles 18 & over. Bring a snack MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB – 1st Wed., or 2-liter soda & join the fun. SATURDAY WOMEN’S CONNECTION “SPRING 9am–2:30pm, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, INTO STYLE” BRUNCH– Apr. 12, 10am, T&SC 2021 SW 29th Street (south doors). To teach UPPER ROOM COMMUNITY – held at the Public Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave. Event Cost each other, enjoy fellowship & complete proj - Capitol Building every second Saturday of the including meal: $13. RSVPs by Apr. 9: Arlene, ects. Call Anne 271-1567. month at 10am. 233-0701 or email: [email protected]. Program: Style Show presented by Nancy SAFE STREETS MEETING – 1st Wed., 11:45am, Buckingham Harms, manager of Findables. Golf Park Blvd, 2 blocks west of Adams. Info: SUPPORT GROUPS Speaker’s theme: That night in New York City! 266-4606. MIDLAND CARE GRIEF SUPPORT Groups: – with Ginny Ellison of Bella Vista, AR STUDENT IMPACT – Every Wed., 6–8pm, First Building A, 200 SW Frazier Circle INNOVATIVE NETWORKING GROUP OF TOPEKA Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Youth Every Mon ., 4-5pm: 12 Week Adult Group for - every other Wed. 11:20am - 12:30pm. games, teaching, worship, small groups. For Recent Loss info: 272-0443. www.INGTopeka.com go to Event page to see 1st and 3rd Thu. , 10:30am & 5:30pm— future meetings, locations and register to TGIW: “TEACHING GOD’S INFINITE WISDOM” Ongoing Adult Group attend. If you do not like a whole lot of rules MEN’S STUDY – Every Wed., 6:15am, Backyard and costs, this group is for you! Burgers in Lawrence. Affiliated with 1st and 3rd Thu. , 5:30pm: Ongoing Young Adult Group (4-18 years of age) CAPITAL CITY NETWORKING GROUP - every CharacterCounts.com. David Scheib, 865-5258 Thur, 7:30am, Jayhawk Tower - www.ccng- or [email protected]. For All Groups: Call for start dates and info online.com. Membership cost $37.50 a quarter. BIBLE STUDY - every Thur. 1pm-3pm in the packet. Group and individual grief support This is a great morning group, with some very Prayer Rm at Faith Family Life Centre, 3710 NW available upon request. For info: 785-232-2044 friendly, innovative members. Topeka Blvd. ext.341 TIBA NETWORKING GROUP - 2nd Tues, CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE – Every Thurs. 7–9pm, ABORTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS – A 11:30a.m.-1 p.m. MUST RSVP: First Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. 12-step Restoring Joy recovery journey for [email protected]. Lunch is $10. Worship for college students. women. Providing services for women & men www.topekatiba.org who suffer from Post-Abortion Syndrome. For LIFE FEST – 1st Thurs., 10am-12:30pm, info: Kay Lyn, 272-6212. I.N.G. WOMAN'S CHAPTER NETWORKING Covenant Baptist Church, 5440 SW 37th St. GROUP - every 2nd Sat., 11am. Bring your Celebrate Senior Life. For info: 273-2811. AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS – for friends & fam - business cards, catalogs, a guest and join in ilies of alcoholics. For info: 785-409-3072 or OPERATION BACKPACK – 1st Thurs., 6pm, topekaalanon.org the fun! - No fees to join. Go to Events Page at Lyman Learning Center, Lyman and N. Kansas INGTopeka.com to register Ave. Volunteers gather to assemble Weekend PURSUIT FOR SEXUAL PURITY – Men strug - BIBLE STUDY ON THE BOOK OF ESTHER - 6pm Snack Sacks for low-income students. gling with pornography & sexual addiction. Sunday evenings, Cornerstone Community Sponsored by Topeka North Outreach. For info: This bible study/accountability group uses the Church, 7620 SW 21st. For info: 478-2929 286-1370. Pure Desire book by Ted Roberts. For info: Hunter Ruch, Topeka Bible Church, 234-5545 DEAF WORSHIP SERVICE – 3rd Sun., 3pm, iMOM – 1st & 3rd Thurs., 9-11:30am, Topeka or [email protected]. Faith Lutheran Church, 17th & Gage. Also, Bible Church Fellowship Hall, 1135 SW College. every Sun. 9:30am service is interpreted. For all moms, helping them to be intentional! ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS – Monthly For info: 234-5545. support group meetings for caregivers of indi - FAMILY EXPERIENCE (FX) – Every Sun., viduals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related 6:01pm, Fairlawn Church of Nazarene, 730 SINGLES BIBLE STUDY – 2nd & 4th Thurs., dementia. For info: Alzheimer’s Association, Fairlawn Rd. A time of high intensity, action 7pm, Heartland Worship Center Church of God, Heart of America Chapter, 271-1844 or email packed, skit mania, worship music all centered 1401 NW Harrison. For info: 232-5503. [email protected]. around the word of God for 45 minutes. A free FULL GOSPEL BUSINESSMEN’S FELLOWSHIP – "BETRAYED HEART" support group/Bible study family worship event. For info: Emily Moore, 3rd Thurs., 6pm meal, 7pm meeting, Coyote 272-6322 or [email protected]. – For women whose husbands struggle with Canyon, Huntoon & Wanamaker. Kirk Nystrom, pornography addictions or have had affairs. LADIES' SMALL GROUP – Every Sun., 6pm, 235-6977. Videos & workbook will give you hope for your Bethel Baptist Church, 4011 N. Kansas Ave. BIBLES AND BOOTS : Chapter of Cowboys for marriage & emotional healing. For info: Jane Studying the book of Esther, using the DVD Christ Fellowship – 3rd Thurs., 7:30pm, Goble, 478-9605. series "It's Tough Being a Woman" by Beth Wamego. Call for location. All welcome, no Moore. All welcome. Info: 286-0467. BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE – NE Kansas membership dues, livestock ownership not Chapter (B.A.C.A.) 3rd Sun., 4 pm American CHRISTIANS FOR LIFE – Next quarterly meeting required. Fellowship & fun! Doug Palmer, Pres. Legion, 3800 SE Michigan. Open to the public. is Apr. 14 at Heart of America Wall for the 410-9097, or Dave Boyd, V.P. 364-2779. For info: 817-5801. Unborn, 1216 SE Republican. A pro-life educa - TOPEKA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY – 4th Thurs., tional ministry. 286-3432 FRIENDS WITH M.S. – 3rd Mon., 6:30pm, Our 7pm, Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, Savior's Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th St. THE FORCE (Students Taking Action) – 1st 1515 SW 10th St. No program in Nov. or Dec. (Enter East door). A Multiple Sclerosis support Mon. & 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, Safe Streets, 2209 Promotes & stimulates the education, knowl - group. Donna, 266-7383. SW 29th St. A group that's committed to being edge & interest of the membership & the public alcohol & drug free. Associate with like-minded in family history, genealogical records & BOUNCE BACK SELF-HELP – 3rd Mon., peers, plan activities & get involved in the research. For info: 233-5762 or tgstopeka.org. 6:30pm, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2021 community. All youth ages 12-18 are invited. SW 29th St. For those living with multiple scle - AGLOW INTERNATIONAL TOPEKA – A Kingdom rosis. For info: 273-0799. For info: 266-4606. focused ministry for men & women. Meeting HEARTLAND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS – 2nd once a month at the Ramada Inn, 420 E 6th INCARCERATED PERSONS & FAMILIES – 1st Mon., 11:45am-1pm. Promoting neighborhood Street. Call 230-4441 or email Mon., 6:30–7:30pm, YMCA, 421 Van Buren. well-being by mobilizing people, ideas & topekaaglow@hotmail for dates/times. 286-2329. resources. 233-1365. KINGDOM ADVISORS TOPEKA AREA STUDY THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS BEREAVED POINT MAN AND HOME FRONT OF SHAWNEE GROUP MEETING – 3rd Thu., 11:30am, PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP – . Most Pure Heart CO - 1st, 3rd & 5th Tues. of each month, 6- Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW Topeka of Mary, 17th & Stone. Memorial Candle 8pm, Topeka Bible Church, 1101 SW Mulvane, Blvd. Christian financial professionals: Lighting, candles provided, please bring Potluck dinner begins at 6:10 PM. A Bible study Financial Planners, Accountants, Attorney’s & framed picture of memorial item of your child. and support group for military & veterans and Insurance Agents invited to attend. For info: Fellowship & refreshments following. 272-4895 their wives, moms and sisters. Interested in kingdomadvisors.org or Jim Hanna, OVERCOMERS OUTREACH – Every Mon., 7- joining or volunteering? Contact David or [email protected] or 357-6278 x19. 8:30pm, Wanamaker Woods Church, 3501 SW Jacque Ankenman at 249-8359 or 221-1739. TOPEKA (Downtown) OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Wanamaker Rd. A bridge between traditional TOPEKA LINCOLN CLUB – 1st Tue. of month, Fri., noon, Top of the Tower. Serving the youth of church and traditional 12 step meetings. 7pm, Topeka Public Library. Discussing our Topeka. 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‘HEAVEN IS FOR REAL’ IS REALLY ABOUT OUR OWN QUESTIONS story of a 4-year old son of a small-town movie review Nebraska pastor who experienced heaven film 411 during emergency surgery. Consider by Edwin L. Carpenter "experienced" as the operative word here, SON OF GOD and I will tell you that there is no doubt in STARS: Greg Kinnear, Kelly Reilly, The skeptic inside of us may knee-jerk my mind that Colton experienced a divine Connor Corum, Margo Martindale away from going to see "Heaven is for appointment, whether he was in heaven or Thomas Haden Church Real." However, may I suggest fighting that not. WRITER: Todd Burpo and Christ impulse and instead, taking yourself to see Colton, played breathtakingly by new - Parker an extremely powerful movie that, in the comer Connor Corum, talked about look - DIRECTOR: Randall Wallace end, is a movie about our own questions ing down to see the doctor operating for a regarding life and the life-after. ruptured appendix and his dad praying in pastor that was still trying to find that The movie is about our humanness, the waiting room. The family, like most of courage to go to the world with his son's because nearly all of us question where it is us would have reacted, didn't know what message – now through Hollywood's big we go when we die. We may not be part of to believe, but soon the evidence was clear. screen. a pastor's family, and surely most of us In heaven, Colton meets his miscarried He shared that the most important part these guys.'" Burpo and the film's producers want to have never had a near-death experience, sister whom no one ever had told him of his family's day is when they all gather He said, "The very first discussions we make it clear that this movie is "not the the - but we go about our lives doing much like about and his great-grandfather who died for prayer, even if it means family members had were [about them saying] 'you have to ology; it's a boy's story." the Burpo family portrayed in the movie, 30 years before Colton was born. He have to call in, and share their prayer protect this story,' because at the end of the "At 4, he understood more than any 4- doing the best they can at making sense of shared impossible-to-know details about requests. Flying into the convention, day my son is 'going to see what you put on year-old could ever know," Burpo told CP. things in day-to-day living, until the unex - each, according to his father. Colton went Burpo said he really missed Sunday's a movie screen' and one day he is going to "A lot of people say, 'Well, you are a pastor plainable happens. on to describe the horse that only Jesus prayer session because on that day every - hold me accountable for it. I'm not going and he's a pastor's kid. Yes, but he went to Whether the real life, 4-year-old Colton could ride, about how "reaaally big" God one gets to share their prayer request, to risk that and they said, 'We understand.'" pre-school. I've never met an adult that Burpo went to the actual heaven during his and his chair are, and how the Holy Spirit instead of just one family member sharing Colton Burpo watched the movie for could explain God the Father, God the emergency surgery in 2003, has not really "shoots down power" from heaven to help during the rest of the days of the week. He the first time in March Son, God the Holy Spirit like my 4-year- been my concern since I caught a pre- us. said, "It was tough," and you could see it in "My son saw the whole movie for the old can. release screening at the National Religious "Told by Colton's father often in his eyes that it certainly was. first time and we had the talk the next day, "He's now 14, but I think the movie cap - Broadcasters Convention in Nashville. Colton's own words, the disarmingly sim - "When Hollywood approached us, and but with his younger brother and his sister tures that 4-year-old incredibly well. He What I was impressed with most, and still ple message is that heaven is a real place, I think, to put it into perspective, if some - in the room, too," Todd Burpo said. "And captures the push and pull we had in our marvel at, is that the life of an ordinary pas - Jesus really loves children, and to be ready one from Hollywood came up to you and they were like 'Dad, we can support this. family, and what are people going to say if tor and his family living in Nebraska were … there is a coming last battle," the film's said, 'I would like to make a movie about This is good.' He still had a few things, he starts sharing this stuff. This child actor, so authentically captured in a Hollywood producers say. your life, and by the way, you can trust us,' 'Well, I wish they'd change this or that,' but Connor, God brought him to this movie. A film. That's not a given. The movie is based on the #1 New York what would you be feeling? Right then, you all three of my kids said, 'Dad, this is a good kid that age can't act, so God had to find a "I think that when you see this movie, Times best-selling book of the same name, are like 'I don't think so,'" Burpo said dur - thing.' For me as a Dad, that was huge." kid that was just like Colton and He did." the thing that is really amazing, is the fam - Heaven Is for Real, and "brings to the ing the interview. "And this is sacred to us. ily dynamics," Colton's father, Todd Burpo, screen the true story of a small-town father What my son experienced was life-chang - inspiring inmates to seek salvation during a difficult told The Christian Post during an exclusive who must find the courage and conviction ing for us, but we didn't want that to get EVENT CALENDAR time. Providing support & guidance through the Holy interview at NRB. "We can talk about how to share his son's extraordinary, life-chang - messed up, so from the very beginning, continued from page 15 Spirit to offer strength. Director: Don Garner. 286-0489 well Greg Kinnear played me, but how they ing experience with the world." DeVon Franklin, Joe Roth, and T.D. Jakes or [email protected]. captured my family, they were spot on." Talking to Todd Burpo before his inter - came, and these are the people that God [email protected]. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS – Every Wed, 7pm, St. "Heaven is for Real" is based on the true view, I knew I was talking to a father and picked and said that 'I want you to trust GRIEF SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES – Sponsored by Francis Hospital, meeting room #8. Heartland Hospice for those dealing with death or JAYHAWK AREA AGENCY ON AGING – 4th Wed., 1pm, major loss: Rosehill Place Clubhouse. Monthly support group for members willing to pay her way to 1st Mon., 5:30-7:30pm, Individual appointments; other caregivers of seniors. For info: 235-1367 ext.30. Europe to end the pregnancy. times are available. Call Terry Frizzell directly at MOMS-IN-TOUCH PRAYER GROUP – Every Wed., 2:30- (785)230-6730. 3:30pm, Library at Cair Paravel-Latin School. However, she gave her baby up for Out in the 3rd Thurs., 11am, Lunch After Loss, Paisano’s Experience God’s power through prayer as we lift our adoption. And James’ story goes from Ristorante, Fleming Place, SW 10th & Gage Blvd,. students, teachers, staff, administrators & board up to COUNTRY bad to worse when she grows up feel - Dutch treat luncheon to meet new friends who have the Lord. For info: 357-0369. sat where you are sitting. For reservations or info call DIVORCECARE PROGRAMS – locations and times: ing unwanted. Her adopted mother (785)271-6500. by Scott Perkins TUE. – 7-8:30pm, Covenant Baptist Church, 5440 SW was an alcoholic and died when James OVEREATERS / UNDEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 37th St. Cost $15. Scholarships available. Choose from was 13 years old. 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This new mom did their home station of 94.5 fm in lost a loved one by suicide. dysfunctional behaviors. 272-7980 or crtopeka.org. reminds the listener that through not want the baby and did not want to Topeka. Contact Scott at PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY – Every Tue., 7-9pm, COVENANT KEEPERS – 3rd Sat. Group for people who Christ they are strong because He is. Thecountryparson.com. Topeka Women’s Prison, 815 Rice Rd. Reaching out to want to see their marriage saved when their spouse have an abortion. She had family those who can’t come in, finding freedom behind bars, wants out. For info: 816-453-0884 or 816-966-0927. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______April 2014 • 17

CHRIST LOVES US ALL JUST AS WE ARE book review thing had nothing to do with them and “ It wasn’t until I took a step everything to do with me. Kharissa back and did some real soul I had not accepted me. I was so busy trying to impress others DIGGING DEEP, REACHING OUT Forte searching that I realized that and win their love, I failed to recognize Metro Voice my hang-ups with this love that the only person I was truly trying to by Ed Cardinal stresses the importance of branching satisfy was myself. into the world to show who we are in thing had nothing to do with Constantly, I allowed thoughts of not “I’m a student pastor before I’m a Christ and make God known to those them and everything to do being good enough and needing to do singer,” writes Casting Crowns front who don’t yet follow him. Hall more, achieve more, be more run ram - man Mark Hall in Thrive, his fourth recounts a time when a youth group sisters keeper with me.” pant through my mind. Yet, the Bible said published work and a companion to he served had mastered the “digging Nearing my 28th birthday, I’ve that I was just fine as is. his top band’s new record of the same deep” concept but had completely become unapologetic for who I am. I’ve tionships rather it be with my parents, Romans 15:7 says, “Accept one anoth - name. Sure enough, the book is even forgotten about outwardly sharing begun to embrace my flaws just as easily friends, or even my husband. Things like er, then, just as Christ accepted you, in better than the album as it gives the what they were learning inside the as I have my aptitudes. This isn’t an atti - not returning my call or not showing up order to bring praise to God,” (NIV). youth minister more room to unpack Christian bubble. Throughout this tude of arrogance or pardoning of the to an event were signs in my mind that I While the concept in this scripture his Bible-informed ideas about what book’s last half we are reminded to things I need to work on. It’s an accept - was not loved and usually I would accuse applies to our relationships with each growing in see others as Jesus does, to avoid ance of who I am, as I am, just the way that person of not reflecting love the way other, it ministered to me concerning faith really making rash religious comments on God made me. Christ expects us to. how I viewed myself. involves. social media (the world is watching), For the longest time, I had an issue You can imagine the airs of shock and If Christ accepted me, why couldn’t I? Aimed at and, when sharing the gospel, to seek with unconditional love. I felt that my offense I caused by rebuking people in Like most emotional dysfunctions, I dis - teens, these 33 the right balance of grace, love, and worth was based on my performance. my life of not loving me over the tiniest covered that childhood experiences and bite-sized truth. The slightest show of what I deemed to things. It wasn’t until I took a step back my own shortcomings held the key to chapters (six Indeed, Thrive emphasizes balance be disapproval was a sign that I was not and did some real soul searching that I that answer. pages on aver - at every turn. Christians who dig valued. This was the case for many rela - realized that my hang-ups with this love Thing is, those chains of emotional age) can also deep but don’t reach out in their faith bondage were unlocked long ago on the speak to won’t truly grow. Consider Mark cross and when I gave my life to Him, teachers and Hall’s book a dependable resource to that was my cue to shake them off. parents who inspire a well-rooted, far-reaching I wonder, sister, if you, too, have bat - might facilitate the reading. growth spurt among students. tled with accepting yourself just as Christ Thrive builds upon the visual pro - accepted you. What incidents have vided by Psalm 1:3, a verse describing occurred where someone has made you the blessed man as being “like a tree feel unworthy of unconditional love? In planted by streams of water . . . In all what instances, perhaps, have you let that he does, he prospers.” With that, yourself down? Hall introduces two key components We’ve heard it before: we are the clay of a vibrant Christian life that settles and He is the potter. To not accept our - not for surface-level, daily grind sur - selves is to throw the workmanship of vival but rather pursues a constant, God back in His face. When you choose fruit-bearing practice of internal and to love you wholeheartedly, it brings external spiritual checks and bal - praise to God. Wow! ances. I’m awkward and quirky. I talk a tough Section one—“Digging Deep”— game, but I’m actually pretty sensitive. urges young souls to “dig deep into Sometimes, I don’t manage my time well the roots of our relationship with and I can’t sing to save my life. My pores Jesus” to know who God really is and who we are as his followers. Hall is a More important than living in KANSAS is are huge, my toes curve out, and I am where you will live forever. Just as you would fearfully and wonderfully made! I am His good storyteller who breaks the ice look at a map of KANSAS to find your way, so and if for no other reason I accept myself with equal parts humor and trans - you must look at the Bible to find your way to because of that. parency. His own accounts of identi - heaven. The Bible says, “Narrow is the way, ty crisis and academic struggle— which leadeth unto life, and few there be that I would like for you to accept yourself, find it.” (Matt. 7:14). Jesus said, “I am the way, too. He already has, so what are you wait - here’s a GRAMMY-winning artist the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the ing for? who failed the music major entrance Father, but by me.” (Jn. 14:6). Jesus is the exam— illustrate the salient point only way to Heaven and He gave these direc - that “God’s dreams for us are bigger tions on getting there. –Kharissa Forte is a wife and mother 1. Realize you are a sinner. Everyone of two. She received her journalism than our own.” Elsewhere, a recent starts the same place spiritually. “For all have degree from UMKC and has a passion ill-advised decision to watch a horror sinned and come short of the glory of god.” for health & fitness, young couples, and movie segues into a funny look at (Rom. 3:23). Sin’s penalty keeps you out of relationships among women. how Satan tries to redefine our Heaven and condemns you to Hell, separat - beliefs. ing you from God. Romans 6:23 says, “The Follow Kharissa on wages of sin is death.” Sin brings both physi - Twitter @KharissaForte. Section two—“Reaching Out”— 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. 18 • April 2014 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice GOLF HUMOR

This may be the best tournament of the year Well, it’s that time of year again – time County, was diagnosed at age 62 with portion of the proceeds also goes to to gear up for the 12th Annual Rod pancreatic cancer, the deadliest, most Cancer Action, a local organization that Rogers Memorial Golf Tournament ben - painful, untreatable form of cancer...and aids cancer victims and their families with efitting KU Cancer Center and Cancer the least funded. He succumbed to it 7 much needed supplies and support. Action. The tourney will be held at Dub’s months later, which is more time than The tournament continues to grow Dread Golf Course, 12601 Hollingsworth most people with this horrific disease get. stronger, and has been labeled “the Best Rd., Kansas City, Kansas, on June sixth. “Iam broken-hearted to say that our Tournament in Town,” so it’s best to get “We are excited to host this awesome beloved “Grammy,” who so willingly sup - your reservations in early. KC Cause, a tournament once again at Dub’s Dread,” ported our efforts every year by serving local non-profit fund raising organization said Marylyn Rogers Owens, tournament her famous Frito Pies at the turn, went is making this possible for us (check them organizer. “We do this not only to honor home to be with Jesus this last December,” out at KCCause.org). Rod’s memory, who lost his battle to pan - Owens said. “Her presence will be deeply The tournament features plenty of creatic cancer in 2002, but more impor - missed, but in her honor, we will sontin - refreshments on almost every hole, con - tantly to bring attention and raise much ue to serve them, WITH her special sauce, tests, prizes, fun, lunch by Cheeseburget needed funds to fight this deadly disease, or course! Yes, she left me her recipe!” in Paradise and dinner by Famous Dave’s! and one day offer a cure or at least diag - Tournament organizers have teamed It’s truly the one tournament you don’t nostic testing to give patients a fighting up again with the University of Kansas want to miss! Midwest Distributors is the chance.” Medical Cancer Center. Their mission is sponsor for the tournament, which Rodney Max Rogers, a business man solely dedicated to research treatment and begins with a shotgun start at 1pm and lifetime resident of Wyandotte one day a cure for pancreatic cancer. A If you would like to be involved, or donate an item for the auction, contact Marylyn Rogers Owens at (913) 461-8527 or [email protected]. You can also contact Wilma Callahan at [email protected].

Tourneys and Tidbits PRE-SEASON TUNE-UP - Get ready for the new golf season with Firekeeper Academy's preseason tune-up on Apr. 6 at 9am. Led by Firekeeper Academy lead instuctor, Josh Nahm, this clinic will cover swing basics, practice technique and fitness tips. In additon, Nike Golf will be on hand to demo their latest club innovation the Covert 2.0, as well as offer the opportunity to be fitted for clubs custom designed utilizing Flightscope. The clinic is from 9-11am, and costs $60. Firekeeper is located at 12524 150th Rd, Mayetta. FITTING DAYS at Lake Shawnee: Apr. 4: woods & irons; Apr. 6: putters & wedges. 12-5pm. Call 267-2295. 13TH ANNUAL CAIR PARAVEL LATIN SCHOOL GOLF TOURNA - MENT will be held April 5 at Lake Shawnee Golf Club. The proceeds from the tourney will benefit the Cair Paravel Athletics Department. Tee times begin at 9am. For info email [email protected] or call Teresa 250-7729. 3RD ANNUAL AMERICAN LEGION GOLF SCRAMBLE - Apr. 26, Western Hills Golf Course. Post 421 4- person Scramble. Info: 249-7117 YOUTH FOR CHRIST GOLF CLAS - SIC – May 5, 12:30pm. Lake Shawnee. Enter by Apr. 21. 232-8296 TIBA GOLF CHALLENGE - May 1, 9am shotgun at Shawnee Country Club. $50 per player. Info: 217-4836 YMCA SCHOLARSHIP FUND 2ND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT - May 23, 8am at Lake Shawnee. $320 per team. For info call Jack Gray at Southwest YMCA: 271-7979 12TH ANNUAL ROD ROGERS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNEY – Jun. 6. Dub’s Dread Golf Course, KC, KS. Benefitting KU Cancer Center & Cander Action. For info: 913-461-8527 or [email protected] Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______April 2014 • 19 Topeka YFC Golf Classic to support Community Mentoring Program Topeka Youth for Christ’s 2014 Golf weeks, they have many opportunities the “match start-up” six-hour mini - vise volunteers for a Christ-centered son, 18 hole scramble begins with a Classic, set for May 5, will support to model God’s unconditional love mum training. mentoring program that will meet shotgun start at 12:30 PM. YFC’s Christ-Centered Community through a Christ-centered mentoring Some well-known national men - the same expectations for half the Awards will be given for: First and Mentoring Program. relationship. toring programs raise funds for their cost at $2,000 per match. The goal is second low teams, Scores in two Last summer Topeka YFC began Recently, one mentor shared that programs estimating their expenses to have at least forty mentor/mentee flights, Closest to the pin, Longest working with Shawnee County even though his mentee has been in as high as $4,000 per mentor/mentee matches by the end of the first full drive, and Longest putt. The entry fee Community Corrections to provide and out of correctional facilities and match. YFC is working to establish year of operating this new ministry. for the fundraiser is $400 per team or mentors for teens who are on is now living outside the Topeka area, the ministry without government The 2014 YFC Golf Classic will be $100 per individual ($50 of which is “Intensive Supervised Probation.” they have been able to continue the funding and estimates they can hire held on Monday, May 5th at the Lake tax deductible). Registration begins at Teens who have been arrested, and are mentoring relationship. A relation - necessary staff and train and super - Shawnee Golf Course. The four per - 11:30 a.m. currently out on probation have a ship that started with an adult taking special set of needs. These “high risk” a 17-year-old to ball games and out kids have few positive role models, to eat became an opportunity to and most have had little encourage - show real commitment and concern ment in their lives from a positive, through the months the teen was caring adult relationship. back in the juvenile correctional Through YFC’s Community facility. Mentoring, each teen gets the benefit YFC’s CM ministry is based on best of an adult who will seriously listen - practice Youth for Christ mentoring and care about - what that kid is programs in Denver and Wichita. struggling with. Topeka YFC has also incorporated “Love them ‘til they ask why?” is the training from the Christian goal of each of the adult mentors vol - Association of Youth Mentoring unteering in YFC’s new Community based in Westborough Massachusetts. Mentoring (CM) ministry. Since the Each potential mentor has an exten - mentors commit to meeting with sive background check, an interview their teen “mentees” for at least 48 process and agrees to participate in 20 • April 2014 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice DO YOU HAVE A STORY IDEA FOR METRO VOICE SPORTS? E-mail us at [email protected] with your questions & suggestions!

they had 50, and we helped them with 20.” Isiah Barfield, defensive back out of the Koyotes drop home opener University of Kansas, took the remainder I need to do a better job in the practice ses - by Darcy Childs snaps under center for injured Simoneau. sion emphasizing special teams, those “To us it should have been a lot easier, Back-to-back second quarter special returns happened in Omaha, but we are we knew what was coming, and we knew team miscues wound up being too much going to get it fixed,” said head coach he (Barfield) wasn’t going to pass the ball, for the Kansas Koyotes to overcome, as the Carlos Kelly. we just need to wrap up better,” said Miller. Koyotes dropped their home opener 51- Despite being heavy underdogs, the What followed, was two straight special March Madness. The time of the year had only two assists. When you’re a point 27 against the Salina Bombers. Koyotes pounced to an early lead in their team miscues, that resulted in too much when dreams are made and hopes are guard, you must spread the ball around to After a stellar start in the first quarter, home arena. Carlos Cavanaugh found momentum to overcome, as the Koyotes crushed. The constant rollercoaster of ups your teammates and get them involved the Koyotes had a field goal blocked to set Chris Davis on a two yard out route to take went into the half down 25-9. and downs. There are tears. There are and he didn’t do that. As a matter of fact, up a five yard Quenti Benning rushing a 7-3 lead with 7:30 to go in the first. Attrail In the second half, Barfield got the jumps of joy. High fives abound across he hasn’t done much of that all year. But I touchdown, and a 57 yard missed field Snipes caught a laser from Washburn offense going with his legs. He broke free the country. Men crying on each others don’t place the blame there either. goal return by Ira Autrey in back to back alum, Dane Simoneau to take back the for a 25 yard touchdown run to take a 35- shoulders. The realization that your sea - Once again, a zone defense created possessions, to fall 25-9 late in the first half. lead at 10-7. 15 lead late in the third quarter. son is over after a loss. The wadding up of problems for the Jayhawks. For whatever “Special Teams is a big part of football, Simoneau came into the contest as one Cavanaugh got the Koyotes offense your bracket when all of your Final Four reason, they struggled against it all year. Is of the better quarterbacks in the league, moving a bit more in the second half and teams are eliminated. that a coaching problem? I don’t think so. with 11 touchdowns and 460 yards finished the afternoon with 201 yard It’s hard to believe that all three Sometimes shots just don’t fall. You have through the air. On the next Bombers through the air and four touchdowns. Kansas teams, Wichita State, to be able to hit outside shots CPLS Girls Varsity offensive possession, Simoneau was blown Walker had six catches for 90 yards and Kansas State, and Kansas to extend the defense to Basketball Wins Big up by Kaito Miller. Simoneau played the two scores, and Davis also caught two University all lost in the open - allow the inside guys to next two plays to finish the quarter but touchdowns. ing weekend in St. Louis. The work. would not return. Shockers and Wildcats both As for Wichita State and It’s been a great season for the Cair Offensively the Koyotes outgained the “Dane is a good quarterback being he Bombers, with 225 total yards as opposed fell to Kentucky 78-76 and 56- Kansas State, they were both Paravel Latin School’s Girls Basketball coaches at (Washburn) and I am alum, I 49 respectively, while Kansas the victims of a team being team! The girls competed in the MCAA to Salina’s 88. Koyotes racked up 183 yards didn’t want to see him get hurt,” said Kelly. in the pass attack, while Bombers had a fell to Stanford 60-57. The grossly underrated by the (Metro Christian Athletic Association) “It proves that if you got a good quarter - biggest surprise had to be the Jayhawks selection committee. Did the committee Tournament, held at Blue Ridge Christian mere 20 passing yards. back you got a good team, they were a 70 More information is available at loss to a 12 loss Stanford team. even watch the SEC Championship game School in Blue Ridge, Missouri. After sever - I didn’t think that the loss of Joel where Kentucky lost by one to Florida, point machine with him, and without him www.kansaskoyotes.com al hard-fought games, the girls clutched the Embiid would affect the ‘Hawks as much the overall number one team in the tour - Season Champions traveling trophy that as it did over the last four nament? How Kentucky, will be on display proudly at CPLS. Also games. They were 2-2, includ - with seven possible NBA during this conference, senior Kristian ing a loss in the Big 12 players on its’ roster, received Guenther received the Christian Team Tournament and the loss in a Number nine seed is Player award and was named as a runner the NCAA Tournament. It’s beyond me. Kentucky coach up to the MCAA All-Conference Team. easy to sit back and say that if John Calipari summed it Junior Amanda Heibert was named to 2nd Embiid would have played the when he said that the UK- Team MCAA All-Conference Team and result would have been differ - WSU game should have sophomore Peyton Williams received the ent and I’m not arguing that fact. been an Elite Eight game with the winner Christian Team Player award and was However, Kansas is talented enough to advancing to the Final Four. named to the 1st team of the MCAA All- overcome the loss of one player. Don’t look at this season as a waste for Conference and named the MVP of the There are a couple of tings any of these teams. MCAA Conference. that contributed to KUs’ loss. Obviously, what WSU did During the KCAA (Kansas Christian First, their best player, Andrew was beyond incredible. I Athletic Association) Tournament, held at Wiggins, only shot the ball six really thought they would go St. John’s Military School in Salina, the times. He made one basket. He farther that they did. Kansas girls’ team won a second championship, shot and made two free won its tenth Big 12 beating WAHAA in the final game of the throws. Wiggins game is to Championship in a row, conference. During this tournament, attack the basket and draw bringing to mind John Junior Amanda Heibert and Sophomore fouls and shoot free throws. Obviously, he Woodens UCLA teams. And Kansas Peyton Williams were named to the KCAA didn’t do that. He scored four points and State, after its rocky beginning this year, All-Tournament team and Peyton was also had four rebounds. Not good for a possi - turned things around and made the tour - was named the MVP of the KCAA ble number one draft pick. But I’m not nament. All of these teams had very good Tournament, taking this title for both com - going to place the blame there. seasons and it will be interesting to see petitions. Naadir Tharpe scored five points but how they build upon it. For more information visit www.cpls.org or call 785232-3878. First local Jericho Ride scheduled The first local chapter of an annual event called Jericho Ride will take place May 17. The local event will consist of a 65- mile ride around the city, with 4 prayer stops. Any type of vehicle is welcome in addition to motorcycles. After the ride, par - ticipants will meet for food and fellowship afterwards at Big-Uns Grill, located at 6th & Garfield. The ride starts at 10am sharp from Lake Shawnee Swimming Beach, 3300 SE Croco Rd. Registration is from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Jericho Ride started in 2009 in Houston with the idea of riding around the city and praying for the city and the nation. Rides are now held in over 100 cities nationwide. Go to www.jerichoride.org for more infor - mation. For more information about the local event, contact Randy Lemmons at 249- 7071, or Mike Hill at 250-2764 or [email protected]. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______April 2014 • 21 er economy under a broad-based con - a fellow Kansan to serve as a FTKSA dele - sumption tax such as the FairTax. gate to the national Grass Roots Council. FairTax gains momentum as citizen frustration grows “Promoting and advocating for the gressive system of taxation that increases Local Group Forms FairTax is the one and only thing that LOCAL GROUP FORMS TO economic growth, investment, capital for - Kansas FairTaxers have just this spring FTKSA does, and totally on a volunteer joined a growing nationwide movement PUSH FOR ENACTMENT mation, and the creation of jobs and sav - basis,” said Mark Saylor, a Topeka (MetroVoiceNews.com) – The national ings. known as Americans For Fair Taxation spokesperson for FTKSA. “One Hundred debate over taxation is shifting from the (AFFT), newly reorganized in Houston Percent of the money donated is used this year as the AFFT National Grass question of whether to alter our current The FairTax plan Our current tax system is also unfair solely for that purpose. tax system to the question of how to alter The FairTax plan involves passage of Roots Council. The subsidiary AFFT state The FairTax bill in Congress is desig - because it is highly responsive to political affiliate in Kansas, the FairTax Kansas it. Today, polls indicate that a large major - legislation that repeals the income tax, the influence on behalf of special interest nated as HR-25 in the House and S-122 in ity of Americans are extremely frustrated payroll tax in its entirety, the estate tax, the Association, or FTKSA, is part of the the Senate. All 6 members of The Kansas groups. Average taxpayers without the AFFT National Grass Roots Council, and with the current federal income tax sys - gift tax, the capital gains tax, the alternative means or organization to influence tax Congressional delegation are co-sponsors tem. The income tax discourages person - minimum tax, the self-employment tax, is seeking to have Kansans become of the legislation, and it is hoped that the policy are at a clear disadvantage. The authorized to vote for the Kansas delega - al savings and investments by taxing capi - and the corporate tax; and passage of leg - inextricable relationship between the tax House Ways and Means Committee will tal gains, dividends, and interest earned. islation that installs a single rate, national tion. Kansas delegates to the Grass Roots hold a hearing on HR-25 soon, voting it code and lobbyists is evidenced by the fact Council will help to shape a nationally Wage earners struggle under the burden sales tax on all new goods and services at out of committee onto the House floor for that more than half of Washington lobby - coordinated effort to abolish the IRS, of a very regressive payroll tax. The the point of final purchase for consump - full debate. ists are registered on tax matters. Under repeal the 16th Amendment, and replace income tax is complex – so complex that tion, and that provides for a universal For more information about the the FairTax, there is one single rate, there the federal income tax. By donating only no one, not even the experts, truly under - rebate in an amount equal to the sales tax FairTax, go to www.FairTax.org. For more are no exceptions and there are no exclu - $10 on the secure www.FairTax.org web - stands it. Moreover, for the tax to be on essential goods and services up to information on the local FTKSA group, sions – no loopholes to be exploited by site, one automatically qualifies to vote for enforced, the taxpayer must sacrifice sig - poverty level spending. special interests. Saylor can be reached at 785-213-8784. nificant privacy. As a result, our citizens are Although every taxpayer is subject to governed by needlessly burdensome tax the same sales tax rate with no exceptions Efficiency laws that they cannot understand and that or exclusions, those least able to share in In addition to the taxes on income that are intrusive, complex and costly. the cost of government will carry no fed - we pay, we also pay the cost of payroll and Americans For Fair Taxation eral tax burden at all. Under the current corporate taxes that are embedded in (FairTax.org), a non-profit, non-partisan system, the more your income is derived every product that we purchase. organization, believes that replacing the from wages, the more you are affected by Businesses pass their costs on to con - current tax system with a single rate, fed - payroll taxes. In addition, under the sumers in the form of higher prices. But eral sales tax levied on all new goods and FairTax, no one will pay tax on the cost of the burden to the consumer doesn’t stop services with no exceptions or exclusions, essential purchases, and those who there. We also pay for the cost of comply - best meets this challenge. Research has demonstrate their greater ability to pay by ing with the tax code. So complicated has shown that the FairTax is a fair and pro - consuming more, will pay more taxes. the income tax system become that an analysis of IRS data by the Taxpayer Advocate Service estimated that individ - ual taxpayers and businesses spend 6.1 bil - lion hours each year complying with the filing requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. The Tax Foundation esti - mated compliance costs to exceed $265 billion or 3.1 percent of the Gross Domestic Product. This is equivalent to nearly a $1,000 tax on every American. Massive amounts of our national wealth are consumed merely by measuring, tracking, sheltering, documenting and fil - ing our annual income. The twin burdens of time and money required for record keeping, tax form preparation, calculating and funding estimated payment sched - ules, and tracking income and expenses are eliminated by the FairTax. The FairTax generates the same amount of revenue as the current tax system, but at a much lower cost. The number of tax filers drops from 164.6 million to an estimated 30 mil - lion, an 81 percent reduction. Compliance costs under the FairTax fall to less than $20 billion. Economic impact Slow economic growth and economic stagnation have an adverse impact on low wage earners. These families are more like - ly to lose their jobs, are less likely to have the resources to weather bad economic times, and are more in need of the initial employment opportunities that a dynam - ic, growing economy provides. The income tax retards economic perform - ance by creating a significant bias against saving and investment through double, triple, and even quadruple taxation. Under the FairTax, what you earn is what you take home. Americans are able to save more and invest more. The FairTax dra - matically increases investment levels com - pared to levels that would have been achieved under the current income tax system. Increased savings will stimulate investment and productivity and the economy will grow more rapidly, creating demand for workers and improving job opportunities. Because taxes on capital are removed, foreign capital will flow into the United States, creating businesses and jobs. U.S. products competing abroad are free of the hidden costs of taxation while the FairTax is collected on foreign prod - ucts sold in the United States. Virtually all economic models project a much healthi - 22 • April 2014 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

Buck Creek New Resident Bible Church Church Guide 5. FAIRLAWN CHURCH OF THE 10. LORD’S HOUSE CHURCH NAZARENE 300 SW Roosevelt, Topeka KS 66606 “Connecting to Christ, Church and Community” Pastor Marilyn Hahn McGinnis 730 SW Fairlawn Rd., Topeka, KS 10 a.m. Sunday (Non-traditional Service) (785)272-6322 • www.TheLawn.org See “About Us” at our website Gary Miller, Pastor www.kawriverkeruv.com Questions? [email protected] Sunday Worship 9:15 am & 10:50 am Sunday Youth Group 10:50am 12. BUCK CREEK COUNTRY CHURCH Adult & Children’s Sun. School 9:15 & 10:50am Meeting at Buck Creek School House Sun. Eve Youth Activities 6pm 5 mi. east of Perry on Hwy 24, 13th & Phillips Rd. Childrens Sunday School - 8:30 a.m. Worship Service - 9:00 a.m. 6. FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST Contacts: Logan Barnett 785-597-5498, 1912 SW Gage, Topeka, KS Scott Bond 423-0406, Jack Snavely 760-3513 1. VICTORY CITY CHURCH 272-0443 www.fsbctopeka.org (formerly Victory Tabernacle) Sunday Services: 13. WANAMAKER WOODS NAZARENE Pastor Titus Terry 8:30 AM Traditional Worship Serving Christ - Loving People 2622 SE 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66607 9:45 AM Bible study--all ages 3501 SW Wanamaker Rd • 273-2248 785-235-1748 • www.TopekaVictory.com 11 AM Contemporary Worship Dr. L.D. Holmes, Sr. Pastor Worship: Sun. 11am & Wed. 7pm www.wwnaz.org 7. TOPEKA BAPTIST CHURCH Sun. Worship: 9am (Hymns) & 11 am “Finding NEW LIFE in CHRIST” Children’s Worship 9 & 11 am 2. CHRISTIAN CAVALRY Sunday School 10 am, all ages MINISTRIES INT. Sunday Worship 9:15 & 10:45am, 6pm ~ Sunday School for all ages ~ Sat. Worship: LIve Church, 5 pm Pastor Beaux Bryant Sun. Evening Various Children’s Programs 3851 South St., Grantville, KS 66429 4500 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka 6 pm Life Groups; 6:30 pm Teen Service 21. HARVEST FAMILY FELLOWSHIP 1-800-673-3633 785-862-0988 Wed. 6:30 pm Adult & Teen Life Groups 17. HIGHLAND HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN 19. SEAMAN CONGREGATIONAL www.church4bikers.org CHURCH CHURCH Meets at Hillcrest Community Ctr www.topekabaptist.org Wed. 6:30 pm Kids University 1800 SE 21st Street • 785-220-5418 ~ Nursery care at all services ~ Sunday Services: 8:30 and 10:00 AM Independent Christ-Centered Bible Church 3. TOPEKA BIBLE CHURCH 8. WANAMAKER ROAD 785-379-5642 2036 NW Taylor, Topeka, KS Pastor Rey Rodriguez 1101 SW Mulvane St., Topeka BAPTIST CHURCH 14. FAMILY LIFE CHURCH - Nazarene Jars of Clay Children's Center now open Sun. Worship 10 am 354-8777 • www.seamanchurch.com www.topekaharvest.vpweb.com 785-234-5545 “Being and making disciples of Jesus Christ Sundays - 10:00 am Taking registrations: 785-379-9098 Adult Sunday School - Sun. 9:30am Worship: 8:00 - 9:30 & 11am by the power of the Gospel, to the glory of God” 1211 NW 46th ST 2930 SE Tecumseh Road Sunday Worship: 10:30am 22. NEW CITY LIFE CHURCH Sunday School & Bible Studies: 2700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka Nursery/Children’s Church/Small Groups Tecumseh, Kansas 66542 5221 SW West Drive 9:30 & 11am (785) 272-9323 www. wrbctopeka.com Church office phone: 785 286-1889 Children's Sunday School: 10:30am Youth group 1st & 3rd Sundays 4-6pm Topeka, Kansas 66606 www.discovertbc.com Traditional Sunday Worship 10:30am & 6pm We are moving forward in God’s Word... 18. SOUTHWEST CHRISTIAN Sunday Services - 10:00 am Sunday School 9am • Wed. Prayer 7pm with His passion...in our community! Pastor Jack Belland CHURCH Pastor Kathy Jimerson 4. NORTHLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH 20. HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH 9. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 16. HOUSE OF THE LORD CHURCH 3102 NW opeka Blvd., Topeka 5747 SW Huntoon • 785-272-0564 Pastor Dale Stockburger 23.EAST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 286-1204 310 E 8th St (E. US 56 Hwy) A Spirit-filled, Word-centered church Contemporary Service 9:30 am 4425 S.E. 29th St., 379-9933. Overbrook, KS; 785-665-7117 2531 SE Wittenberg Rd., Topeka 801 NE Poplar St., Sunday Worship 10:45am & 6:00pm Wed. 6:15 pm: Children/Youth/ Traditional Service 10:45 am Topeka, KS 66616 Adult programs Elvin Dillard, Senior Pastor Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm AWANA Sunday at 5:45 p.m. Sunday School 9 am; Worship 10 am Wed. Prayer & Praise 7pm Youth Group (Teens) 3 pm Sunday 785-506-4594 See our website for info on our Worship Sun. 8:00, 9:30 & 11am Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm www.northlandcctopeka.org www.gccinoverbrook.com 785-266-LOVE (5683) Sunday Mornings: 10 am Worship Student Ministries & Kid City [email protected] J. Michael Borjon, Pastor and Junior Church for the kids www.esbcks.org

PLACE YOUR CLASSIFED AD WITH US! CALL 235-3340 Email your ads to [email protected]. Payment week, in preparation for a trip to Mexico. I need PART-TIME ACCOUNT REP WANTED – in advance required: $12 for the first 25 some understanding of the language and money Work your own hours. No base pay, but you words; 25 cents for each add'l word. for getting groceries, etc. Call Karin at 235-6977. keep 35% commission on all ads you sell. Call on businesses, churches and non-profits (classified ads also go immediately online) CAREGIVER NEEDED - Disabled, middle-aged about their advertisements in Metro Voice. man moving to Topeka this Spring. Needs to Call 235-3340 or email [email protected]. FOCUS IS NOW HIRING FOR THE FOLLOW - make arrangements for a live-in personal atten - ING POSITIONS – Production, sanitation, and dant/caregiver. Room/board/weekly pay provid - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - to help facilitate warehouse. Line workers needed, immediate ed. Flexibility, apply male, ages 20-40, personal the Topeka Easter Parade and Family Fun positions available for 3p -11p and 11p-7a. Don’t interview required. Call Angelo: (785) 437-3210. Fair, Saturday April 19 in Gage Park. For delay, apply today, and start tomorrow! Apply more details of what is needed, please email online at www.workatfocus.com or call CERAMIC PAINTS (over 500 kinds) for sale. [email protected]. 785.228.1555. Also, Bisqued ceramics ready for painting. Many Christmas Santas and winter scenes. For more VOLUNTEER WRITERS NEEDED - Metro ENERGETIC GENERAL PRODUCTION information, contact Karin Nystrom at 235-6977. Voice needs volunteer writers or interns who WORKERS NEEDED – Immediate openings! can serve as area correspondents for church Focus is looking for individuals for our all shifts. KANGAROO GOLF CART FOR SALE – Self- and community news around the metro area. Please apply online at www.workatfocus.com propelled push cart for your golf bag. Kangaroo Call 235-3340 or email [email protected]. Some Hillcrest model. $1100 new, asking $75. Needs perks involved. SPANISH LESSONS NEEDED – several days a new battery. Call 640-6399. Part-Time Income Work flexible hours Call on businesses, churches, and non-profits about advertising options in Metro Voice. Keep 35% commission on any ads placed. Call 235-3340 or email [email protected] Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______April 2014 • 23 North Topeka area offers TO NORTH various activities & events TOPEKA! The North Topeka area has several – NOTO arts district. Enjoy arts, antiques, Welcome... activities and events planned for the com - fine crafts, and flea market items. ing month. Here are a few: CRUISE NIGHTS – 5-10pm, 1st Sat. at ANNUAL FISH FRY – Apr. 4 & 11, Spangles, Hwy 24 & Rochester Rd.; 2nd 4:30-7pm. Meriden United Methodist Sat. at Fairlawn Plaza; 3rd Sat. at Advance Church, 100 S. Dawson, Meriden, KS. Auto Parts, 3118 SW Topeka Blvd.; 4th Sat. Fried fish, mac & cheese, green beans, salad at The Pad, 1730 N. Topeka Blvd.; 5th Sat. and desserts. Free will donation at Spangles, 29th & Topeka Blvd.

CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR – Apr. 26, ADOPTION INFORMATION MEET - 8am-1pm, Seaman Church, 2036 NW ING – Mar. 27, 6-7:30 pm, 4745 NW Taylor. Benefiting youth group. Breakfast Hunter’s Ridge Circle, Suite C. Lifeline served 8-10am. For info: 34-8777 Childrens Services provides families con - sidering adoption a chance to hear directly “EARTH’S FINAL HOURS” – May 30- from members of our staff about the Jun. 1, Bethel Baptist Church, 4011 N. adoption process. NOTO Community Arts Center Kansas Ave. A conference about the return 935 N Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS of Christ and the things leading up to it. TOPEKA KIDS CLOSET SPRING Ed Popkess Register for classes at notoartsdistrict.com 286-0467 MEGA SALE – Apr. 10-12. Sunrise For information: 785.608.6738 or email Optimist Club, 720 NW 50th [email protected] NOTO MARKET ON FIRST FRIDAYS GUERILLA STREET ARTS RAID – Apr. 12, 4pm-Midnight. NOTO Arts District, 800-900 N Kansas Ave. For info: Alexander at [email protected]

LIFELINE CHILDRENS SERVICES’ BELOVED EVENT - May 3, 6:30-8pm. Hear how God is changing the hearts and lives of women for His glory. This event will inspire women toward compas - sion for families and children in need, encouraging Biblical hospitality and love in 35% OFF Burgers! action. Featuring Julia Bruns from Countryside Christian Church. For info: Angela Beemer at angela.beemer@life - linechild.org or 783-4577.

CONCERNED WOMEN FOR AMER - ICA (CWA) – 3rd Tue., 10am-12noon, Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW Topeka Blvd. 224-7126 or [email protected].

SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Tue., 6:30am, Sunrise Optimist Complex, 720 NW 50th St. For info: Gary, 246-1291.

The Topeka Easter Parade e public! and Free to th Family Fun Fair Sat., April 19, 9am - 3:30pm 0:30! tarts at 1 It all takes place inside Gage Park! Parade s Make plans now for your church, school, business or organization to have an entry in the parade or a booth at the fun fair! Then tell your friends and come enjoy! It’s going to be a great day to celebrate!

Fun Fair open 9:00 am - 3:30 pm! Bands at Amphitheatre 9:00 am - 3:30 pm! Easter Egg Hunt at 9:00 am near Kid’s red Party House! Parade starts at 10:30 am! (Watch for directional signs) Easter Egg Hunt at 1:00 pm near Kid’s red Party House! Magician T.A. Hamilton performing at the Amphitheatre! Dance troupes perform between bands! Craft stations, games & more!

Police K9 units and Carousel and Mini-Train Firetrucks will be there will be operating!

Enjoy music at the Amphitheatre!

“Like” us on Topeka Easter Parade & Family Fun Fair Presented by To become a sponsor or for booth and parade entry information: [email protected]

Other sponsors & contributors include Knox Signs & Graphics, Solid Rock Sound Machine, Carnival Guy, WREN, Reliv, Kansas Koyotes, T.A. Hamilton