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✮ The Billy Graham organization offers wisdom on a very, uh, unique presidential election ✮ by the Billy Graham sequential presidential election in free speech and religious liberty are INSIDE: Evangelistic Association decades. Maybe ever. Two major party constitutionally protected, bedrock As Christians we should be committed candidates are being offered to voters. principles. The other continues along a to taking the love of Christ to some of the This Nov. 8, American voters will Two distinct visions are being cast. path where such principles are quickly Candidates, issues, party most broken areas of our community. decide what is arguably the most con - One vision includes a nation where Please see ELECTION page 8 platforms, races explained One of those areas is orphan care, and we n should want to see a culture that cares for the fatherless. An enormous—but often forgotten— step in caring for PIlnayvgreousntdisn tog b ei bnui lt Children – Community Build pRiece oef bsrincginhg theis vdisionu to lfrueitiod n. Adoption orphans is foster care. I asked a local for Children’s Palace The desire of the Topeka Rescue and Foster Christian social Mission is for the entire community to Care Guide worker why The Topeka Rescue Mission has have the opportunity to assist in some PAGE 10 Christians should rescheduled its “Big Build” which was for - way. For that reason, the event was care about fostering. merly postponed due to complications This was her response: with materials deliveries. I’ve been a foster-care worker for some Our community will now be joining time. This has given me the incredible together Tuesday, October 24th through opportunity to be a witness of what it Saturday, October 29th, to invest in the looks like when families step out of their lives of homeless children through the comfort zone and step into a child and construction of playgrounds which will their family’s lives. I’ve seen foster parents be located onsite of the Topeka Rescue who lose sleep for weeks to wake children Mission Children’s Palace (601 NW up and take them to the rest room Harrison St). Once operational, the developed to be family-friendly with because trauma sometimes makes chil - Palace will care for up to 124 children at opportunities for children and adults dren wet the bed every night. I’ve seen any given time who are under the age of of all ages to become involved. The foster parents worry, cry, and fight for six. With an emphasis on helping children garten readiness, the Children’s Palace positive transformation to the Topeka first three days of the build will consist help for these children only to lose battle understand their value and worth, devel - will be used to help break the genera - community. Investment through volun - of skilled carpenters working together n Please see FOSTERING page 10 op secure attachment and achieve kinder - tional cycle of homelessness and bring teer support during the build is a huge n Please see BUILD page 2 2 • October 2016 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice THE REDEMPTION - Formerly Judgment House - Set To Open Life Lessons From a Little One edged a way to Topeka's Long-Running, Walk-Through Halloween Alternative is Back bless a stranger WHEN NO ONE nearby, how Wanamaker Woods Church of the many of us actual - Nazarene's long running presenta - IS WATCHING ly immediately tion, formerly known as Judgment by Jessica S. Hosman follow-through House – now The Redemption – is versus dismissing My son opened up the car door after Jessica Hosman set to run October 19, 22, 23, 26, 29 the thought and and 30 from 6:00 - 8:40 PM. Special school with a huge smile on his face. He telling ourselves we’ll do so another day? emphasis will be given to Youth had a month of kindergarten under his Tomorrow is never promised. The Groups on Wednesday and Sunday belt and came home each day with a fun Word shares with us to never withhold nights. story of something that had happened good when it’s in our power to act The Redemption 2016 follows two that day. Today’s story was a simple one, (Proverbs 3:27). And that as we have teens who suffer severe mental, emo - but yet taught me a few lessons in life. opportunity, we should do good unto tional and verbal abuse from their He was rushing towards the door of everyone (Galatians 6:10). Daily we are father, John, who is also on the min - the school to leave for the day and saw surrounded by innumerable opportuni - istry team at their church. As an two girls doing the same. He shared with ties. Some are highly obvious; others we adult, Lizzy turns to a bottle to me that in his mind he thought, may need to look for. My son looked for drown her feelings of inadequacy. “Hmm… what could I do special for not uncommon to news stories groups on Wednesday and Sunday one. Sure, holding a door open for two Through his love for baseball, Josh these two girls?” Lesson #1: How many of today. Those who attend will see evenings. girls is not an earth-shaking event, but finds room for forgiveness and rec - us stop to ponder how we can bless how their untimely deaths impact There is a suggested donation of he’s five and this was his way of intention - onciles with his dad. Can Josh con - family and what they experience $4.00 per person in advance or $5.00 strangers, especially when rushing to and ally doing something special for two peo - vince Lizzy to do the same before it's beyond the grave. at the door. Visa & Mastercard are fro? ple he didn’t know. He didn’t have to do too late? Visitors will be guided Reservations can be make through accepted. The Redemption is pre - In an instant the thought came to him, it. No one expected him to do it. No one through a series of rooms that tell a the Reservation Hotline at 785-491- sented at Wanamaker Woods “I know… I can be a gentleman and hold would have thought any less of him if he story of how Josh's and Lizzy's lives 1839 on a first come, first serve basis, Church of the Nazarene, 3501 SW the door for them!” Lesson #2: Manners hadn’t done it. And I’m sure those two have been cut short due to a tragedy, with preference given to youth Wanamaker Rd. are something that we tend to do when we know our mothers are around or oth - girls really didn’t think much of it. But ers are watching. But when we are hurry - God saw that simple act of kindness and Tim Tebow Believes Missionary Work Prepared Him for Minor Leagues ing along and don’t know those around this momma heard about it. It moved me us, how many of us still exercise those to be more intentional about considering Tim Tebow's years of missionary work York Mets instructional league and was humble grind of a minor league baseball manners and integrity to extend a how I can go out of my way to do some - may have prepared him for minor league warned about the less than lavish lifestyle player, one that the Christian athlete has demeanor that exemplifies Jesus Christ? thing special for others. And it also made baseball. that he would have to undertake. no qualms about. When standing in line at Walmart for 20 me recognize that, regardless of our Last month the former college football According to The Washington Post, "First of all, what you need to under - minutes while the cashier is distracted actions, whether we’re hurried or not, champion Tebow signed with the New Tebow's agent warned him about the stand is I have taken so many long jitney and taking their time? When the car in God sees and others often hear. I don’t rides in the Philippines and Thailand and front of us is going exactly the speed limit want anyone to hear that I was overly irri - so many countries. I have taken so many or slightly below when we are already late tated in the checkout line, fuming in a to help with carpentry and construc - bucket baths in third-world countries and for an appointment? When our child is traffic jam or treating others disrespect - BUILD tion and additional volunteers are had times when there's no running water, trying to tell a story but we’ve got dinner fully in some other way. I want them to continued from page 1 needed to fill vital positions such as art there's no electricity," Tebow said. "I'll be to prepare, phone calls to make or other hear that, when I thought no one was and painting, childcare, meal/snack all right. I can handle that. I will be totally “important” tasks to tend to? watching, I loved the one in front of me to frame the pla ygrounds. preparation and other general sup - fine." “Then, Mommy,” my son proudly by doing something intentional to show I Beginning on Thursday, October port. Pre-registration is available at He went on to further explain some of declared, “I held the door open for them care. Through that, the light of Christ 27th, approximately 100 volunteers www.trmonline.org where frequently the living conditions he has endured as and let them walk through.” A look of sat - shines and our Father in heaven is glori - per day (skilled and unskilled) will be asked questions can also be viewed. recently as this summer. isfaction filled his beaming face. Lesson fied (Matthew 5:16). May we all be inten - needed to complete the work. The To learn more, visit trmonline.org and "Sometime this summer, I was in the #3: When we have been sensitive to the tional about shining that light and bring - build will take place daily in three click on “big build.” To become a volun - Philippines for three weeks," Tebow said. people around us and inwardly acknowl - ing glory to Him. shifts: 8-12pm, 12:30-5pm, and 5:30- teer, contact the Volunteer Department at "It's not like we had the chance to take a 9pm. During this time, a number of [email protected] or 785-354- shower every night. I'll be okay." volunteer skilled laborers are needed 1744-x393. Tebow has had a shaky NFL career over the past few years, with a tough time get - ting signed since his 2012 stint with the New York Jets. However, the former NFL quarterback said he was willing to make sacrifices to pursue his baseball dreams that he has had since childhood. "This isn't about publicity. It's definite - ly not about money," he told reporters earlier this month. "I took a pay cut to do this. For me, you pursue what you love regardless of what else happens. If you fail or fall flat on your face, and that's the worst thing that can happen, it's OK." While his baseball pursuits have been the subject of jokes on social media, Tebow questioned why his pursuit of the sport was under scrutiny. "When did pursuing what you love become such a bad thing," he asked. "I'll make all the sacrifices to be the best I can." Jimmy Sexton, Tebow's NFL agent, has faith in the athlete doing well transition - ing to baseball. "Obviously we support Tim in his pur - suit of a baseball career, as we have in all his ventures," said Sexton, according to ESPN reports. "Tim's athletic ability, his work ethic, his leadership and his com - petitiveness were evident in football and will show in baseball. Knowing Tim's pas - sion and desire, we won't be surprised by anything he accomplishes." Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______October 2016 • 3 Barnabas Movement / Barnabas Student C5Alive Invites All Pastors Ministries Earns Accreditation by ECFA to Appreciation Luncheon TOPEKA, KS – The ECFA Faith Based Community Iniative to be Highlighted (Evangelical Council for Financial Cafe Barnabas at The annual C5Alive "Pastor’s and end the cycle of dependency Accountability) has announced the Westridge Mall accreditation of Barnabas Movement / Appreciation Luncheon" will be and generational poverty. Barnabas Student Ministries of Topeka, held at Great Overland Station on The cost to attend the luncheon KS. October 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 is $10 for C5Alive members and ECFA accreditation is based on the p.m. first-time guests who RSVP, and ECFA Seven Standards of Responsible It will honor the $12 at the door. Non-members and Stewardship™, including financial city’s pastors with a other guests pay $15. C5 luncheons accountability, transparency, sound free luncheon, inspi - are open to the public and every - board governance and ethical fundrais - rational speakers, as one is welcome to attend, organiz - ing. well as gift bags for ers said. RSVPs and inquiries can Barnabas Movement / Barnabas each pastor. be sent to [email protected]. Brownback Student Ministries joins a growing Speaking at the C5Alive is an organization found - number of Christ-centered churches luncheon will be Mary Brownback ed in 2009, dedicated to developing and ministries across America, support - and Mike Siebert of HOPE and uniting Christian Leadership in ed by over 27 million donors that have Mentoring. They will give an the community, involving business - earned the right to display the ECFA overview on the Faith Based and es, non-profits and churches. seal. When an organization is accredit - Community Initiative Program In addition to monthly “POWER” ed by ECFA, it demonstrates its willing - HOPE Mentoring for luncheons, C5 also hosts periodic ness to follow the model of biblical Temporary Assistance for Needy business fairs and other events, accountability. Families (TANF) clients is a volun - including the annual Topeka Easter “We are pleased to accredit a ministry tary one-on-one relationship Parade and Family Fun Fest, held in committed to be a conduit moving peo - between a volunteer and a TANF Gage Park on the day before Easter. ple from the general public into local client. The mentor provides sup - C5 members may also sponsor congregations,” said Dan Busby, presi - port, counsel, friendship, rein - luncheons and other events as a mary tool is Tea Cafes. options of ECFA members based on dent of ECFA. forcement and a constructive way to promote their organiza - Founded in 2012, Barnabas To learn more about Barnabas ministry sectors and categories. It is Movement / Barnabas Student ECFA’s newest online feature that allows example by helping the mentee tions. For more information Movement / Barnabas Student reach his/her academic, career, about C5, go to C5Alive.org, Ministries (www.barnabasstudentmin - Ministries, their stewardship you to quickly and easily find giving opportunities and more visit opportunities. social and personal goals. The goal facebook.com/C5Alive , or call istries.org) is a stateside missions organ - is to build problem-solving skills 785-640-6399. ization which creates relational environ - www.ecfa.org/ServantMatch.aspx?ID= ECFA, founded in 1979, provides ments focused on youth ministry and 41178, ECFA’s program that matches accreditation to leading Christian non - community development. Their pri - God’s servants with the stewardship profit organizations that faithfully demonstrate compliance with the ECFA Standards pertaining to financial accountability, fundraising and board governance. For more information about ECFA, including information about accreditation and a listing of ECFA-accredited members, visit www.ECFA.org or call 1-800-323-9473. Italian Festival Returns Christ the King Catholic Church will host its second annual family-friendly Italian festival, “Rome Sweet Home,” on Saturday, October 15, from 4- 7:30p.m. p.m. on the parish grounds at 25th and Wanamaker. It begins with an outdoor Mass at 4 p.m.; followed by food and entertainment at 5:30, including a sit-down Italian dinner in For BreakfastBreakfasteakfast and LunchLunchnch it’s...it’ s... Parish Center (advance purchase required at CTKtopeka.org). Food trucks and snack/ice cream vendors will be available throughout the evening, along with wine and beer gar - dens, children’s activities and inflata - bles. Mikey Needleman Band will perform from 5:30-7:30, folowed by a professional fireworks display shortly after dusk. 1034 S. Kansas AAvenuevenue - (785) 232-1232-1111111 For more information, visit ctktope - ka.org; or call the Church at 785-273- wwww.hanoverpancakehouse.comww.hanoverpancakehouse.com 0710, School at 785-272-2220 or EEC at 785-272-2999.

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Facebook.com/metrovoicenews Hanover Pancake House...need I say more?mor 4 • October 2016 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Faith and money build a Kansas prison chapel ISIS Kill List Names Over 15 Thousand BY BECCY TANNER enforced. It may seem an unlikely location. It was Christian Americans Targeted for Death God, faith and inmates are building a not handicap accessible, there were no By BETHANY BLANKLEY chapel at the Hutchinson Correctional bathrooms and the windows had been Facility. covered for more than half a century. So the prison resembles a construction All expenses are being covered by pri - According to a report recently zone these days. vate donations. As much work as possible made public, early this year, ISIS “Our prison chapels remind us we are is done by inmates, Dechant said. specifically identified 15,000 working on God’s time,” said Steve The new chapel space will include Christian Americans for death and Dechant, board chair of the Hutchinson bathrooms, an elevator, areas for offices instructed jihadists already in Spiritual Life Center. “… And sometimes and storage, and a sound system. America to begin widespread mur - we kind of wish God would speed things “We have expended between $300,000 der. up a bit.” and $350,000 so far” in demolition and The Kill List report comes in the The project is being funded with pri - steel framing, Dechant said. “The things wake of ISIS already publicly warn - vate donations and may take a few more we have coming up – the electrical, heat - ing American and British years to complete. It already has taken six ing and air conditioning, the plumbing, Christians that "they were next." years to get to this point. painting – will run in excess of $400,000. British police last week publicly The correctional facilities in Ellsworth, “We are not going to borrow money. warned its 5.4 million Christians to El Dorado and Oswego have all built and We do it only as we have the money, and be on alert and in some areas increased security. Fighters of Libyan forces allied with the U.N.-backed government fire a But, Circa News reports that the rocket at Islamic State fighters in Sirte, Libya. (REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic) FBI did not notify American Christians who are on the ISIS "Kill Bible had other plans—and under - out. I bought a bunch of bullets. I Lists." On its website it states: cover FBI agent who had been in practiced a lot with it. I practiced "The FBI did not alert numerous correspondence with him since last reloading and unloading. But my Americans that they were placed on year was able to thwart abu- dad searched my car one day, and secret Islamic State kill lists or noti - Rayyan's plans. he found everything. He found the fy their local police about the According to court records, The gun and the bullets and a mask I potential dangers, a lapse in the Detroit News reports that abu- was going to wear." government's efforts to combat the Rayyan said he didn't know the The Detroit News also mentions opened new chapels within the past we are doing it by private donation.” terrorist group's evolving strategy name of the church but knew it was that abu-Rayyan "told an under - decade. Six years ago, Hutchinson prison The prison’s Spiritual Life Center is to target everyday citizens. one of the largest churches in cover FBI employee that attacking a officials recognized the need for an meant to be a place of hope. "To date, the terror group that Detroit. expanded chapel. “Seeds of faith need time to germinate, goes by the acronym ISIS has pub - He bragged: "I had it planned n Please see ISIS page 15 Prison staff showed media the con - and the Spiritual Life Center is a place for lished on encrypted web sites sev - struction area this week and the plans for the seeds of faith to germinate,” Dechant eral hit lists naming more than the future. said. “It will be a place for opportunity 15,000 people it would like to see Past towering limestone walls, fences, and a place for prayer and learning.” killed by sleeper cells or lone locked doors and barred windows, the Faith does change people, said wolves in New York, Texas, Florida seeds of faith are beginning to take shape. Hutchinson Warden Don Schnurr. and California." More than 22 religions are recognized The Spiritual Life Center at Ellsworth Circa News was able to obtain by 1,000 inmates within the prison walls, is in the center of that prison’s cam - copies of some of the lists and sev - according to Chaplain Oscar Gomez. pus, he said. eral individuals named on the lists. Those faiths include Catholic, Protestant, Inmates there told him “that it changed In Texas, for example, Circa News Buddhist, Islam, Jehovah’s Witnesses, the culture of the institution,” Schnurr contacted 24 people marked for Assembly of Yahweh and Asatru, a pre- said. “It lifted it and made it brighter and death. Out them, 22 had no idea Christian Nordic religion. turned the focus from negative behavior that there was such a list or that The new chapel is being created from a to positive. nearly century-old gymnasium and audi - “We can’t build a new building in the they were on it. torium in the Hutch Central portion of center of our main buildings but hopeful - It is believed that the list was the prison, where maximum security is ly it will become the focus.” purportedly created from an Internet search of church directo - ries. Michael Snyder of Charisma News reported a situation a reader submitted. The reader says the FBI did inform him that he and his wife are on the list. After further research, they discovered that his pastor and other members of his church were also on the ISIS Kill List. Leaders of Christian organiza - tions and Christian pastors should contact their local FBI and law enforcement to investigate if they are on the list and also request that security measures be taken to pro - tect their congregation. Despite the warning, good news does exist. Snyder pointed to a Detroit News article that describes how a 21 year-old Islamist from Dearborn Heights, Michigan, Khalil abu-Rayyan, decided that because he couldn't commit Jihad   overseas—he would find a mega- church in Detroit. He purchased a gun and identi - fied his target—which seats up to 6,000 people. But the God of the Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______October 2016 • 5 right now! When you and your husband —Dave first started out in life, I’m guessing you didn’t start out rich. Am I right? A free ride? It’s not really the car deal that’s the problem here; it’s the lesson that will Dear Dave, be learned. At his age, it’s silly for My son is going off to college soon, him not to want to work for a car, Pause the debt snowball DAVE but he’s never had a job. His uncle and you and your husband need to Dear Dave, tional investments later this year. RAMSEY has offered him a really nice, low be up in his face about that. Then, if I’m going through a divorce that’s Right now, we’re trying to decide on Financial author, mileage used car for $3,000. My he chooses not to work for a car, he about to become final in two weeks. which life insurance policies to buy. radio host, television husband doesn’t want us to give him can walk. He shouldn’t be rewarded I moved in with my parents tem - I know you always recommend term personality, and money for the car, but I think this for showing no desire to go earn porarily while I save up money to insurance, but how long should the motivational speaker deal is just too good to pass up. things and make stuff happen. get my own place and start over. I coverage last? Would you suggest 15- What do you think? When my son was around that make $30,000 a year, and it looks , 20- or 30-year policies Tonya age and wanting a car, he was work - like I’ll have around $43,000 in debt Anonymous dave says ing his tail off around my office when the divorce is finalized. Should Dear Tonya, packing boxes and painting stair - I pause my debt snowball in order to Dear Anonymous, gage. Twenty-five percent of your Unless there’s some sort of disability wells. That’s how you learn about financially get back on my feet Wow, it sounds like you two are monthly take home pay is the that’s prevented your son from the benefits of hard work. If you again? starting your lives together on the absolute most you should have working part time over the last few don’t teach your son how to work Adam right foot. Congratulations on being going out the door toward a mort - years, I’ve got to agree with your now, he’ll be living with you when super smart with your money! gage payment. husband on this. Your son needs a he’s 30 years old and doing exactly Dear Adam, I recommend 15- or 20-year level car, but he also needs to get off his what he’s doing now – which is Yeah, that’s what I would do. There term policies, unless you have chil - I realize that’s a pretty conservative butt and work for it. If you get this nothing. are reasons to pause the debt snow - dren. I’m assuming kids are not in number in most people’s minds. You car for him, you’re just teaching him This automobile deal is a bad ball, and one of those can be going the picture, since you didn’t men - can actually, technically qualify for that mommy and uncle will take deal, because it doesn’t teach your through a divorce. Not only are tion any. Then, if you decide to grow almost twice that figure. But I think care of everything. That’s not a good son to work for it. there expenses, but you may end up your family at some point down the having that much of your paycheck lesson for any child to learn, and it’s —Dave with payments you don’t even road, I’d advise converting those to going toward house payments is an especially bad thing for a teenag - expect. 30-year term policies. The idea pretty dumb. Your shortest, quickest er. I think the motivation and the behind this is you want the insur - path to wealth is being debt-free. heart behind the debt snowball is ance to be there to protect everyone And when most of your money isn’t that you gain momentum and trac - in the family until the kids are out flying out the door to make pay - 7 : W ments on stuff, it’s easy to build ork tion, and you do it quickly when on their own and established. shop Fillin s you’re in a positive emotional posi - In the meantime and in the years wealth and increase your level of g Up Fas tion. You may not have that right after, your continued saving and generosity! 5 t! 2 now, so I think pressing pause and wealth building will lead you to a —Dave building up for expenses that may place where you and your wife are come — plus getting your own self-insured. Invest in Chandler $“Specializing“Specializing in EntrepreneurialEntrepreneurial TrainingTTrraining in the Maintenance Field” 5 place — is a good idea. Way to go, guys. I’m proud of LLearnearn How toto OperateOperate Your Own CleaningCleaning BusinessBusiness Just rent the cheapest spot you you! Dear Dave, can as soon as possible. Then, once —Dave I’m 19 years old, and I’m putting , YouYou will learlearn:n: . you get in there and get your life in myself through college debt-free. 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This is a direct func - Ask a proponent of retaining the four cized on the issues of the death penalty, tion of an elitist selection process domi - ultra-liberal members of the Kansas school finance and abortion, embracing nated by liberal attorneys, themselves not Supreme Court that are up for a retention politically orthodox, hard-left positions selected by the voters, resulting in the vote this November why there is so much on all three in a state dominated by con - imposition of a judiciary that is unrepre - animosity toward this group and they’ll servative elected officials. sentative of the people of Kansas. tell you that the opposition simply wants Take for instance the death penalty. Several organizations have now been to politicize the court because they dis - The Court has, in essence, tried to elimi - created to rid the courts of some of the agree with its rulings. However, the simple nate it de facto through endless delays and worst ideological elements. The groups truth is that the court is already heavily by overturning lower court decisions. For The current Kansas Supreme Court are largely non-partisan, some organized politicized and that those who disagree instance, the Court has given 27 ninety- by the families of murder victims, to with the court’s rulings are in good com - day delays to the notorious Carr brothers an even worse light. Currently, Kansans Court’s bias towards the educrats and oppose the retention of the following jus - pany, given that the Supreme Court of the (seven years of delays) and then over - are spending over 50 percent of the state teachers’ unions. tices and Appeals Court judges. United States has repeatedly overruled the turned their death sentences when they budget on K-12 education, $4.1 billion, Dan Biles, up for retention in For the Supreme Court conservative Kansas court, including the most recent did hear the case. and in a hearing just conducted the Court November, was an attorney for the state organizations across the state recommend ruling which rejected the Kansas Court’s However, when their decision was seemed to think that wasn’t enough. And school board before moving onto the No votes for Lawton Nuss, Dan Biles, reasoning in a scathing, almost unheard appealed to the Supreme Court of the yet school districts are able to shower court and Chief Justice Lawton Nuss, also Carol Beiers and Marla Luckert. They rec - of, 8-1 ruling. United States it was overturned in a largess on their administrative staff in the up for retention, was a plaintiffs’ attorney ommend a Yes vote for Caleb Stegall. For Currently justices are selected in the scathing 8-1 decision that was signed off form of six-figure salaries with $1,000 per for the Salina School District in the origi - the Apellate Court they recommend No most elitist, anti-democratic process in the on by Justices from Antonin Scalia to Ruth month car allowances, tax sheltered annu - nal Montoy lawsuit, When Nuss moved to votes for Steve Leben, G Joesph Pierron Jr., country, wherein the Supreme Court Bader Ginsburg. Indeed, SCOTUS has ities and up to 40 days of vacation annual - the court not only did he refuse to recuse G. Gordon Atcheson and Karen Arnold- Nominating Commission is made up of ly, in addition to double digit annual rais - himself from hearing the Montoy case, he Burger and Yes votes for David E Bruns only four non-lawyers appointed by the “Indeed, SCOTUS has slapped the was even caught holding ex parte meet - and Kathryn A. Gardner. governor and a majority of five lawyers are ings with key legislators. His actions On the morning after the Nov. 8 elec - elected only by other lawyers. That group Kansas Supreme Court’s criminal resulted in an admonishment from the tion, we’ll see if anyone was paying atten - then selects a panel of three “qualified” Commission on Judicial Qualifications. tion. individuals to be sent to the governor. If decisions down the last six cases, Only then did he recuse himself from that – By John Altevogt the governor refuses to select one of the case. He is the only Justice subjected to a three, the chief justice of the Kansas every time for the last decade, and disciplinary process. Supreme Court selects one. The newly Kansans For Life will undoubtedly con - appointed justice then stands for retention yet they continue to substitute front the Court on its record on the issue during the next general election in a sovi - their ideological positions over of abortion and so I won’t go into it in Voter Registration et style selection process in which they are depth here. However, Carol Beiers appears www.kssos.org/elections the only candidate. They are then up for established law.” to spearhead the Court’s efforts to intimi - retention every six years thereafter. None date prosecutors, like Phill Kline and his October 18. Deadline to regis - have ever been rejected. slapped the Kansas Supreme Court’s colleagues, from actively pursuing regula - ter to vote es. Teachers, on the other hand are forced tory activities involving abortion The Kansas Supreme Court continues criminal decisions down the last six cases, October 19. First day advance to lose its cases before the U.S. Supreme every time for the last decade, and yet they to continue to provide supplies for their providers. Her intemperate remarks own classrooms and make due with very directed at Kline during some of the hear - ballots are mailed. In person Court continue to substitute their ideological advance voting may begin. What makes the current system unten - positions over established law. modest increases in pay. ings were so over the top that even one of Here again, the make-up of the court her fellow female justices saw fit to com - Contact your county election able is that the current liberal dominated From an ethical standpoint, the Court’s office to find out when & where . court became highly (and brazenly) politi - conduct on school finance places them in goes a long way towards explaining the ment on her unprofessional nature. The pendulum swings to the other side of the party line? Dorothy, you may not Sen. Jerry Moran infamous LLC exemp - to raise their taxes so try and attach the effort to Brownback. and 3rd District tion resulted in they could support Regardless the ultimate outcome of be in (conservative) Congressman Kevin increases in the highly school districts in the November elections, what is Kansas any more Yoder have run their regressive sales tax. Wichita and else where. already clear is that the Kansas legisla - offices like clinics in That in turn resulted Go figure. ture is going to be a far different place Anyone who wasn’t prepared to see political science. They in higher costs for Indeed, despite the during the next session and those conservative losses in the August pri - spend considerable working and middle fact that the movement newly elected “moderates” may wish mary (with more perhaps to come in YODER time back in the state, MORAN class consumers while BROWNBACK to oust four Supreme they’d stayed home. the general election) simply hasn’t have responsive constituent services placing Main Street merchants at an Court Justices has been largely non-parti - been paying attention. Ever since con - and are respectful to all elements of the almost 10% deficit when competing san, look for proponents of retention to – By John Altevogt servatives took control of the state sen - party (and often beyond). It also does - with online merchants who don’t ate in 2012 there has been a constant n’t hurt that both are excellent at rais - charge a sales tax. drumbeat of attacks on Gov. Sam ing money, discouraging potential Worse yet, higher costs of govern - On Nov. 8, Kansas Voters Will Vote Brownback’s administration and the rivals so should coast to fairly easy vic - ment at the local level put more strain on Statewide Judges legislators who support him. tories. on the same working and middle class In addition, after Republicans were The same cannot be said for state homeowners owing to increases in the given majorities in both houses of legislators. They have been saddled equally regressive property taxes, cou - Congress and still failed to halt with supporting an economic agenda pled with an appraisal system that has President Obama’s agenda, including that rankles the populist core of the remained broken despite legislators’ abuses of power at the IRS and the conservative base while failing to gen - best efforts to fix it. Department of Justice, many conserva - erate much support from other con - That said, much of the critique of tives simply lost faith in the Republican stituencies. Confronted on one side Brownback centers around unfair and Party as a vehicle for change. with the governor’s intransigence and deceitful claims regarding education In Kansas, Republicans running for the hostility of their constituents on funding. Across the state superintendents national office have been helped by the the other, many simply stepped down, decried cuts that were never made. State general weakness of Democrats at all or were caught between the proverbial funding for K-12 education is over 50% of levels in the state. They also learned rock and a hard place. the state budget and is higher now than from the 2014 primary contests and While lowering income taxes may when Brownback took office. However, so moved to head off potential areas of have seemed to be a good idea, (based effective has this campaign been that in weakness long before the 2016 election on comparisons with states that aren’t Johnson County citizens were voting for For info: www.BetterJudgesforKansas.org cycle began. really comparable) that act and the legislative candidates who were promising 8 • October 2016 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

ELECTION continued from page 1 jettisoned with the latest turn of the sexual revolution. One vision aspires, as a first priority, to use our nation’s military as a fighting force to keep America and the world safe from bad actors. The other would contin - ue using the armed forces as a social experimentation lab, where the LGBT agenda takes precedence over troop readi - ness and morale, and where placing women in ground combat roles super - sedes obvious gender differences. One vision would seek to build a feder - al judiciary, including the Supreme Court, Same-sex marriage is legal nationwide the Supreme Court on equivalent of the altar of Molech, which ment to eradicate it has diminished that interprets the Constitution as an via the Supreme Court’s Obergefell deci - 50 million people who God called detestable on more than one America’s role as a world leader. ISIS has enduring document for the nation, with sion in June 2015, creating a collision of voted against it.” occasion,” Thomas said. not only burst on the scene but has timeless guiding principles for civil gov - religious freedom with the law’s concep - As Penny Nance, “We are mainstreaming same-sex mar - become a global menace. ernment. The other would appoint liber - tion of sexual freedom. Last spring, the president of riage, transgender toilets. It just seems Former U.S. senator Jim DeMint, pres - al-progressive judges to federal courts federal government directed public Concerned Women for that the sewer cover has been removed ident of the Washington-based Heritage who believe the Constitution is a “living, schools to allow transgender use of gen - America, puts it, “We and everything is now up in the streets.” Foundation, a conservative think tank, breathing document” that bends with the der-specific restrooms and locker rooms, NANCE live in a time when we David Jeremiah, pastor of Shadow says to successfully wage war on radical times and with evolving moral standards. a direct affront to North Carolina, which have gone from living in a post-Christian Mountain Community Church near San Islamic terrorism and counter other evil With an aging Supreme Court— had passed a bath - nation to living in Diego, Calif., sees a crucial election that regimes around the globe, defense spend - already absent one justice after the unex - room protection law an anti-Christian may determine whether or not Christians ing must be non-negotiable, and defense pected death last year of conservative stal - “We live in a time that still stands. nation. That is can exercise their faith freely—at church policy must center on military readiness, wart Antonin Scalia—perhaps four new Despite some gains when we have gone completely con - and outside the not pushing the latest social trends. Supreme Court justices will be appointed. in the percentage of trary to the found - church—or under an “There’s a lot of turmoil and instability The next president will be either from living in a post- people who believe ing principles of oppressive govern - in the world,” DeMint said, “and the way Democrat Hillary Clinton or Republican abortion is immoral, Christian our country.” ment. the current administration has dealt with Donald Trump, and he or she will nomi - the 1973 Roe v. Wade The cultural Jeremiah admits Islamic terrorism by trying to ignore it nate those vital Supreme Court justices. nation to living in an decision making slide has meant that neither major and treat it as if it’s something that it’s not, Those judges will serve decades and make abortion legal nation - anti-Christian that more people party candidate is an has opened us up and their judicial decisions felt for genera - ally remains, with the are sharply exemplar for evangeli - threatened our security tions. nation. That is JEREMIAH country approaching opposed to the cal Christians. as a country.” In an age in which the Supreme Court 60 million aborted completely Biblical worldview But he says the specter of the next pres - Voters must decide: and the federal bench have trended babies. than in decades ident appointing a new slate of Supreme Which candidate, toward an activist, lawmaking role instead contrary to the The nation hasn’t past. English com - Court nominees should motivate believ - Hillary Clinton or of their intended task—to act as umpires merely been “slouch - founding principles mon law, which ers to cast an informed vote. Donald Trump, will of the Constitution—the stakes for reli - ing toward helped inform “The next president will select between strengthen national gious freedom and limited government of our country.” DEMINT Gomorrah,” as the American law, was two and four justices who will reign over security and fight tena - are monumental. late judge Robert Penny Nance rooted in Judeo- the cultural issues of our nation for the ciously against radical Islamic terrorism? In fact, says Tony Perkins, president of Bork wrote, it has Christian under - next 30 years. The average Jeremiah and Perkins agree that the Washington, D.C.-based Family nearly slid past it. standings of right and wrong. Those stur - Supreme Court judge serves 26 years. In whomever voters choose, they must Research Council, the very survival of our James Dobson, the best-selling author dy tethers have unraveled quickly. the next 30 years, what happens in this demand that the “first freedom”—reli - democratic republic may hinge on the and psychologist who has championed Instead, left-wing activists, smelling election is going to have an incredible gious liberty—from which all other free - fundamental beliefs of the next chief the traditional family and Christian val - blood in the water, are seeking to take as impact on my children and grandchil - doms flow, is left intact. executive. ues for more than four much ground on the moral and legal dren. And the impact Perkins said that Perkins told Decision: “America is not decades, told Decision: front as forcefully and as quickly as possi - will be most likely felt as the moral fabric going to cease to exist as the land mass “The sexual revolution ble. more because of what “Pastor David of the culture that it is. What is at stake is the republic as weakened the exclusiv - That pressure is evident when states happens in the Jeremiah admits unravels, “the lead - we know it, freedoms that we have ity and commitment such as Washington and Oregon punish Supreme Court than ers we elect can enjoyed.” required for lifelong bakers and pharmacists when their anything else that that neither major either accelerate that marriage. Spiritual Christian beliefs collide with the secular- happens in the gov - party candidate is deterioration or Christians in DOBSON apathy and apostasy progressive worldview. ernment.” they can stay it by have also been major Veteran conservative columnist Cal Beyond the issues an exemplar for giving the church the Crosshairs contributors. America no longer lives by Thomas, not one to put significant hope of religious liberty evangelical the space it needs to Chief among those an eternal moral code given to us by the in political efforts to right the culture, says and morality, the do the fundamental freedoms is religious Word of God.” the next election will set the tone for the spread of radical Christians.” work that only the liberty, Perkins says, and “Also,” Dobson added, “the radical Supreme Court “for 30 Islamic jihad globally church can do. PERKINS it has taken direct hits in feminist movement, based on hostility or 40 years” and could and at home has set the world on edge. “It is the church— armed with the the last eight years. toward men, weakened the marital bond. lead to “the possible Every week seems to bring a mass slaugh - Gospel—that can fix hearts. It is the “It’s been open. It’s been frontal. It’s been Related to it was, and is, the legalization of disintegration of this ter, such as those in Bangladesh or France, Gospel that transforms lives. It is the unrelenting. … The weight of the govern - abortion through nine months of preg - country.” San Bernardino or Orlando. church through the witness of the Holy ment is being used to quarantine faith nancy. Raising children is what this He says the culprit is In the last eight years, America has sent Spirit that can preserve a culture. But within the four walls of the church, and ancient institution is all about. And, final - a generation that has conflicting signals about its commitment without the space to do that openly in that is not religious freedom,” Perkins said. ly, the judiciary has created politically cor - THOMAS forgotten God, and it is to seriously confront radical Islam. public, it’s difficult. And elections in our The ongoing sexual revolution, which rect interpretations of the law that are reflected in our govern - Unwillingness by federal officials to call country determine that.” has accelerated at mind-numbing speed, destroying the traditional family unit. ment. the scourge what it is—jihad carried out has placed more pressure on those with a Uppermost among them is same-sex “We are sacrificing our children, nearly in the name of Allah by Muslim funda - ©2016 BGEA. Used with permission. Biblical worldview. ‘marriage’—imposed by five members of 60 million now, on the modern-day mentalists—and a lack of clear commit - Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______October 2016 • 9 Platforms give insight into a political party’s value system By the Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc. The platform says: “We will appoint Reprinted from Decision Magazine judges who defend the constitutional Immigration principles of liberty and equality for all, Democrat As Franklin Graham travels to all 50 and will protect a woman’s right to safe The party platform denounces states on the Decision America Tour, he’s and legal abortion.” Donald Trump’s suggested ban on immi - urging Christians to boldly live out their Republican grants from countries (mostly Muslim) faith—at home, in public and at the bal - The GOP platform states: “A critical known to train terrorists. lot box. threat to our country’s constitutional Republican Many decisions are made at the pres - order is an activist judiciary that usurps Republicans oppose any form of ident’s desk, but the major political party powers properly reserved to the people amnesty for those who have entered ille - to which he or she belongs wields signifi - through other branches of government.” gally. The party supports building a bor - cant power over which domestic and The GOP supports the appointment of der wall and refusing entrance to refugees international policies are advanced and justices and judges who respect the con - who cannot be carefully vetted, especially what becomes law. Here is a summary of stitutional limits on their power and those whose homelands have “been the the Democrat and Republican Party posi - respect the authority of the states. breeding grounds for terrorism.” tions on some of the vital issues facing the country. As Franklin Graham has stated National defense Addressing poverty clearly many times, we are not endorsing Democrat Democrat any candidate or party. The Democratic platform says that Democrats will “direct more federal while the military is crucial, decreased resources to lifting up communities that Sanctity of human life military spending is necessary. The party have been left out and left behind.” The Democrat also favors reducing excessive spending party would build more affordable rental Democrats seek to repeal the 1976 on nuclear weapons. The platform notes housing units and seek to “create good- Hyde Amendment so that federal funds that it is “proud of the repeal of Don’t Ask paying jobs and enhance opportunities can be used to pay for abortions. The Don’t Tell and the opening of combat by investing in small business, youth platform says, “We will continue to stand positions to women.” employment, and reentry programs for up to Republican efforts to defund Republican formerly incarcerated people.” Planned Parenthood health centers.” The Republican platform favors Republican Democrats support ratification of UN building and maintaining a strong mili - The GOP says that instead of govern - efforts that affirm “the reproductive tary as the path to peace and security. The ment handouts that keep people depend - rights of women” globally. party seeks to restore the nation’s military ent, “We propose … the dynamic com - Republican might and to rebuild troop numbers. The passion of work requirements in a grow - The GOP asserts the sanctity of GOP would abandon treaties that benefit ing economy, where opportunity takes human life and affirms, “The unborn adversaries and would modernize the the place of a hand-out, where true self- child has a fundamental right to life U.S. nuclear arsenal. esteem can grow from the satisfaction of which cannot be infringed.” The party a job well done.” supports a Human Life Amendment Terrorism making clear that the 14th Amendment’s Democrat Law and order protections apply to children before birth, The Democratic platform uses firm and it salutes states that require informed Democrat language to say we “must defeat” global The Democratic platform seeks to consent, parental consent, waiting peri - terrorism, though noting a preference for ods and clinic regulation. abolish the death penalty, “which has “diplomacy and development, to con - proven to be a cruel and unusual form of Marriage front global threats and ensure war is a punishment. It has no place in the United last resort.” The party favors improving States of America.” The party would Democrat international intelligence capabilities to reform mandatory minimum sentences, Democrats applaud last year’s defend against external and homegrown close private prisons, end racial profiling Supreme Court ruling that “LGBT peo - threats. and train officers in de-escalation. ple—like other Americans—have the Republican Republican right to marry the person they love.” The GOP asserts that the Iran deal The GOP decries the creation of new Republican does not have treaty status and has only “crimes” by unelected civil servants and The GOP platform condemns the emboldened the regime in Tehran in political appointees and sees this as feder - Supreme Court’s rulings that removed sponsoring terrorism. The platform says, al overreach. The platform emphasizes the ability of Congress and the people to “We must stand up for our friends, chal - restorative justice, including guidance by define marriage as the union of one man lenge our foes, and destroy ISIS.” It calls faith-based institutions. It notes that the and one woman. The GOP urges the for governmental aid to Christian com - death penalty is firmly settled by the Fifth reversal of those decisions, whether munities under genocidal attack in cities Amendment and opposes efforts to erode through judicial reconsideration or a like Erbil. this right. constitutional amendment. Human rights Israel and Jerusalem Religious freedom Democrat Democrat The Democratic platform recognizes Democrat The Democratic platform says: “We gay rights as a human right, and party The platform states: “We will always support a progressive vision of religious leaders have tied international develop - support Israel’s right to defend itself, freedom that respects pluralism and ment funds in poor countries to adher - including by retaining its qualitative mili - rejects the misuse of religion to discrimi - ence to the LGBT agenda. According to tary edge, and oppose any effort to dele - nate.” The party opposes a religious test to the platform, “We will continue to stand gitimize Israel. … While Jerusalem is a bar immigrants or refugees from entering with LGBT people around the world, matter for final status negotiations, it the country. including fighting efforts by any nation to should remain the capital of Israel, an Republican infringe on LGBT rights or ignore abuse.” undivided city accessible to people of all Republicans affirm that religious free - Republican faiths.” dom in the Bill of Rights protects the The GOP platform states: “To those Republican right of the people to practice their faith who stand in the darkness of tyranny, Republicans express “unequivocal in their everyday lives. The platform America has always been a beacon of support for Israel,” pointing out that it is endorses the First Amendment Defense hope, and so it must remain.” The party the only Middle Eastern country with Act, which would protect faith-based seeks a radical rethinking of our human freedom of speech and freedom of reli - institutions and individuals from govern - rights diplomacy, adopting a “whole of gion. The GOP recognizes “Jerusalem as ment discrimination. government” approach in which human the eternal and indivisible capital of the rights issues are integrated at every Jewish state.” The party opposes the U.N.’s Federal judges appropriate level of our relationships treatment of Israel as a pariah state. Democrat with other nations. 10 • October 2016 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice FOSTERING continued from page 1 after battle with schools, DSS, or that child’s parents. I’ve seen foster parents break down in tears and tell me they don’t know how to help and they don’t know if they can take any more. And when that happens I don’t know what to tell them. Because there is no earthly reason why someone would want to be a foster parent. In fact, I think it takes an incredible measure of God’s love, grace, and wis - National Adoption Month raises awareness for 100,000 kids dom being poured into you and out of you to be a foster parent, which is the by Robbi Haynes | MBCH They don’t have to have a fancy home introduce their children to and no or lots of money. If you have lots of extended support system. Many of very reason Christians are called to do November is celebrated nationwide love to give and want to provide a safe, them have not learned the skills need - it. as National Adoption Month in a col - stable and nurturing environment for ed to become productive adults such as By choosing to be foster par - lective effort to raise awareness of the a child, you are probably the kind of holding a job, balancing a checkbook, ents, Christians are choosing to more than 100,000 U.S. children in person who adopts. preparing meals and doing laundry. 1live a life that demonstrates the foster care waiting to find permanent, The cost for private and interna - An adoptive family cannot only teach love and humility of the Gospel. loving families. tional adoptions can range from a few them these skills, but can provide love Since I started my job, I’ve been The majority of these children have thousand dollars to tens of thousands. and support as they transition to challenged to face head-on some of the things I would like to most ignore, such been removed from their biological However, adopting a child who is in adulthood. as the presence of sexual abuse, vio - family because of abuse or neglect. the custody of the state can have little Some people are reluctant to adopt lence, death, and fear. And in the midst When the family does not take the or no cost to the adoptive family. an older child because of the portions of that, God has taught me some appropriate steps to correct the prob - Subsidies are even available to provide of the child’s life that have already incredible lessons about what it means lems, the child becomes available to medical coverage and a financial passed. to be forgiven and to accept his grace adopt. Many of them are adopted by stipend to the adoptive family until the The changes in a child who has and mercy. Instead of painting those their foster family. child is eighteen years of age. come from a life of abuse or neglect who abuse or neglect their children as Adoption is defined as “the perma - According to the U.S. Department who gets to experience the security and monsters, I’ve learned to look at them nent, legal transfer of parental right of Health and Human Services, there nurturing provided by an adoptive and see the effects of a fallen world and and responsibilities from a child’s birth are 415,000 children in the U.S. foster family can be miraculous. sin from which I’ve only been removed parents to the adoptive parents.” The care system. Of those, 107,000 are During the training and licensing because of some mixture of privilege best candidates for adoption aren’t available for adoption. In Missouri process, you will be taught about the and God’s grace. “perfect people”, but everyday people there are approximately 1,800 children children in care, the importance of It’s really easy for me to look at the with real lives full of ups and downs. the same race or have the same ethnic available for adoption through foster structure and discipline and how to families I work with and to say they are Adoptive parents don’t have to be of background as the child they adopt. care. The average age of a child being work with the foster care system. All there because they deserve to be there, adopted from the foster care system is foster parents are able to indicate what because they’ve made bad choices and eight years old. There are equal num - age and gender they feel would best fit are reaping what they sowed. Every child deserves a loving, caring home. A family they can call their own. bers of boys and girls awaiting adop - their family. For more information A place where they belong. With people who will be there for them always. There’s a measure of truth to that, of tion. While the majority of children you may call MBCH Children and course. But only a measure. Because awaiting adoption are Caucasian, there Family Ministries (800) 264-6224. what the Gospel teaches us is that their are children of every ethnicity who sin is no worse than ours. Most of us need a family. don’t act like we believe that. We don’t There are children of every age, really think that we deserve no better from infants to teens who need an than the worst of their consequences. adoptive family, but a particular need And when we do that, we are cheapen - is for families who are willing adopt ing God’s grace. older children. Each year many of the Most of the people that I live my life children in state custody exit foster with have food. We have safety. We care without an adoptive family. For have the ability to seek friendships. 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Continued from previous page He can pray that this child remem - bers the lessons learned, that the love have family to call on when we need poured out would take root and keep them. Who are we to keep this grace to growing, and that this kid would be These Kansas Kids ourselves? Jesus didn’t. He came down to safe and supported in the new home. us and sacrificed himself entirely for our Like the heroes of faith in Hebrews flourishing, despite the ugliness and the 11, this foster parent may never see neediness of our sin. And that’s what fos - the results of his faith. That can be need forever homes ter care requires. It requires reaching out painful. But it can also be incredibly These kids in Kansas need forev - Cheyenne has some challenges and making yourself available for sacri - rewarding. The rewards that I have er homes through adoption! They controlling her behaviors and fice despite what you might think about seen in the lives of foster parents have are full of life and love and so des - maintaining appropriate bound - the families you are serving. been a deep prayer life and an incred - perately want families to love them aries. She does better when around In return, we learn an even greater ible outpouring of wisdom. in return. For more information adults and requires a lot of super - depth of the love that Jesus has for us. By choosing to be foster par - and to learn about hundreds of vision. Cheyenne continues to And we get the privilege to show that ents, Christians are choosing other kids, visit work on using the coping skills that love to the world. 3to take a stand against injus - adoptkansaskids.org. she has learned to calm down when By choosing to be foster par - tice and to care for the poor. she is upset. She would do best in a ents, Christians are choosing James 1:27 says, “Religion that is JACOB family where she is the only or 2to live a life of faith. pure and undefiled before God the Jacob is 15 years old without any youngest child in the home; she Foster care is a voluntary act of Father is this: To visit orphans and siblings. He loves watching car - enjoys plenty of one-on-one time service to a government organization widows in their affliction and to toons, playing with items that light that retains control over every major keep oneself unstained from the up or have sounds and listening to like to become a lawyer someday. decision affecting that child’s life. You world.” Christ’s heart is for the vul - music! Jacob is a happy young man Her favorite class in school is cook - are the caretakers of a child that is nerable, and we who call ourselves who usually has a big smile on his ing; she really enjoys making gua - by his name share in his heart. It’s very literally not yours. That means face. Jacob has greatly improved his camole and orange Julius type our duty as Christians to stand up you get some (but not all) of the say in upper body strength; he is now able drinks. Alexus will need additional for the citizens in our community where they go to the doctor, where to army crawl around the house, supports in place at school in order who lack the power to do so for they get therapy, if they are on med - get up and down stairs, and get in to be successful academically and themselves. It is hard to think of a ication, who they have contact with, and out of the van with monitor - behaviorally. She needs a family and most importantly, where they population that is more vulnerable than foster children—young, poor, ing. Jacob’s teachers state that he who is committed, loving and very spend their future. In fact, you may has matured greatly and is very structured. Alexus has siblings that have very little say about their haircut, from minority populations, from cooperative. Jacob needs a family were adopted by other families so the clothes they wear, or the language broken families. needs a family that will support they use. There is no earthly reason why and facilitate positive interactions One of the hardest parts of my job someone would want to be a foster between Alexus and her siblings. is giving foster parents bad news. I parent. But there is every heavenly Her case number is 101533. once had a foster child who needed to reason why they would. Those of us be moved to a different state. Every who have been touched by the gospel with the adults in her life. week the foster father called me, become like the gospel—full of grace. CHEYENNE Cheyenne would benefit from a weeping and begging for a different And as we love those the world finds Cheyenne is 13 and likes being family that is very structured, con - decision. It broke my heart when I had unlovely, we join with a God who will around pets and taking them for sistent and loving. She needs par - to answer, “My hands are tied. This one day “wipe away every tear from walks! She states that she would ents who are comfortable dealing has to happen.” their eyes, and death shall be no more, like to be a veterinarian when she with her past abuse and special After watching this foster father neither shall there be mourning, nor grows up! Cheyenne’s hobbies are educational needs. Cheyenne does - attend therapy twice a week with that crying, nor pain anymore.” drawing, coloring and going swim - n’t have any siblings. Her case child, work on discipline every day to –J.D. Greear is the pastor of The ming. Cheyenne does well when number is CH-5125. establish a routine with them, teach Summit Church, in Raleigh-Durham, she is a positive classroom setting. an almost-teenager about teeth- NC and author of Gaining by Losing: that is willing to be a voice for him Her favorite classes in school are Look for more Kansas kids and brushing, and advocate at school to Why the Future Belongs to Churches and make sure that all of his daily math and art. She likes the crafty their stories on our website. get the help the child needed to learn, That Send (2015), Gospel: Recovering needs are being met. He will need projects that they get to do. he was forced to say goodbye. That the Power that Made Christianity assistance for all his need through - child had grown, healed, and learned Revolutionary (2011), and others. out the day. Jacob needs a family to love at this home. But the child left, that is very patient, fully commit - and now all this man can do is pray. – www.jdgreear.com ted to him and will be there for him long term. His case number is 101424. ALEXUS Alexus is a friendly and affec - tionate 14 year old girl who very much wants to be a part of a fami - ly! Her hobbies include sports and crafts. She states that she would

Does your church have a support From Heart to Home Infant Adoption Program group for foster parents? An adoption agency you can trust. Does the support group For over 120 years, adoption has been a core have a special need at this service throughout KCSL’s history. Let us help time? Let us know when fulfill your dream of having a child. they meet and we will include meeting times in the next publication.

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Information: 286-0227 or Concessions available 16, 10am-7pm; Weekends only plus Columbus Day and SPECIAL CHURCH EVENTS ING WORKSHOP - Oct. 8 & 15, 9am-4:45pm, Doorstep Labor Day. 628 N 126th St., Bonner Springs, KS. [email protected]. Building, 1119 SW 10th Ave. Tutors work with individuals HARVESTER'S PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - every FALL FESTIVAL - Oct. 1, 5:30 - 7:30pm, Grace Bible www.KCRenFest.com. 800-373-0357. THE BERRYTON PICKERS - First Sat. of ea. month, 7- Church, 4021 S E 37th St. who want to improve their reading and writing skills. second Sat., takes place at Christian Lord Ministries, Cost: $25 (workshop materials). Info and registration by GARY’S PUMPKIN PATCH & FALL FESTIVAL – Sept. 23- 9pm, Berryton Baptist Church. Bring snacks and have 2421 SE California. Call 266-4979. Fun and food for the whole family. Events for all ages. some fun! September 30: 785-234-2806 or Oct 30, Fri. - Sat. - Sun., 5991 17th St. Grantville, KS. 8 FIRST SATURDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET – First Saturday FIRST WEDNESDAY WESLEY CAFE - Oct. 5, 6:15pm, [email protected] Acre Corn Maize, Pig Races, Corn Pit, 2 Jumping Pillows, THE BEST OF EVIDENCE OF JOURNEY - Oct. 3, 6:30pm, of every month, 7:30-10am. Shawnee Heights United Susanna Wesley UMC, 7433 S.W. 29th. Pot roast & veg - Giant Slides, Animals, and more. Home Made Curly Grace Comm. Ch., 310 SE St., Overbrook. Evidence of PASTOR/LEADER WORKSHOP - Oct. 17, First Southern Fries, Hamburgers, Brats, Turkey Legs, Apple Cider Methodist Church. Free will offering. gies, fresh bread & dessert. $6 per adult, $3 children. A Baptist Church, 1912 SW Gage. National Black Robe Journey will share the Gospel of Jesus Christ through worship service will follow the meal. (785) 478-3697 Slushy and more. Admission $10.95; Season Pass - music and testimony and helping to raise funds for FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Regiment will have a workshop for pastors and leaders. $27.95 at garysberries.com those in Belize. Free event. Sundays at 10am sharp, at Oakland Church of the THRIFT SALE - Oct. 6-7, 8am-5pm. Grace United Brief overview and result of targeted activity of an Nazarene: 900 block of NE Oakland, followed by church Methodist, 2627 SW Western. STONE'S FOLLY ART FAIR & OCTOBERFEST - Sep. 30, HARMONIUM: VOICES OF AMERICAN WOMEN - Oct. 9, Oklahoma church over a period of 7 years to represent services at 10:45am with Pastor John Menkveld - which Christ in their town; the Parable of the Talents in action. 5-11pm & -Oct. 1, 10am-11pm, 1800 SW Stone Ave. 3pm, WU's Georgia Neese Gray Theatre, 1700 College FALL FESTIVAL - Oct. 8, 11am-2pm, Highland Heights Location: Grounds of the former Stone's Folly Mansion. is in turn followed at noon by The Hope House FREE Christian Church, 29th & Tecumseh Rd. Free event! Wallbuilders – Rebuild the wall beside your house – Ave. Washburn’s music fraternity, Sigma Alpha Iota, Community Food & Clothing Banks.. A two day Juried Art Fair to show the excellence of many celebrates the musical works of famous American Games, food, Bible story telling, bouncehouse, live Nehemiah Chapter 3 pattern. The Importance of the Precinct- Steps to working in the precincts. There will be different media's of the art world. Patron Party Friday women composers. This concert features the famous BINGO AT FAIRLAWN HEIGHTS ASSISTED LIVING - 3pm, music and Family Fun as we Celebrate God’s Provision! evening. In conjunction with largest outdoor Oktoberfest duo Notable Exceptions & guest performances by 1st Sat. of ea. month. Facilitator: Pastor Carole Call 379-5642 for info non-partisan NBRR voter guides. RSVP to [email protected] or 785-845-7020. in the area. (785) 969-6506 Washburn students. Recommended donation $15. - Oct. 8, 7-11am. Town & SPIRITUAL PAUSE - Every Wed., 12-12:30pm, Carole TRAIL LIFE PANCAKE FEED TOPEKA NORTH OUTREACH FALL FESTIVAL - Oct. 1, GORDON LIGHTFOOT - Oct. 11, 7:30pm, TPAC. ticket - Chapel at Washburn Univ. Informal worship service. Country Christian Church, 4925 SW 29th St. All you can HARVEST FIRE CITYWIDE CAMPMEETING - Family of God Church, Harvest Family FourSquare & In God's Seaman Community Church, 2036 N.W. Taylor. master.com or 785-234-2787. 785-233-1844 eat pancakes and sausage links. $5 per person. Kids Breakfast 7:30-10am, Lunch 11am-2pm. Silent Auction under 3 are free. House present Evangelist Chad Macdonald revival serv - HARVEST HOMECOMING - Oct. 15, 5:30pm, Family Life LIFEFEST – First Thu. of the month, 10am-12:30pm, ices. Sunday, Oct 16, 10:30AM & 6pm, Monday, Oct 17, Baskets & more. - Oct. 8, 7-10am. Church of the Nazarene, 1211 NW 46th St. Featuring The Covenant Baptist Church, 5440 SW 37th St. Seniors UMM'S ANNUAL FALL BREAKFAST 7pm, Family of God Church, 1231 NW Eugene St.; 12TH ANNUAL KAW VALLEY FARM TOUR - Oct. 1, 9am- Wrights, Dusty Workman and 4 His Love. $5 suggested ministering to seniors – celebrating with fellowship, fun, Grantville United Methodist Church, 3724 South St. in Tuesday & Wednesday, Oct 18-19, 7pm, Harvest Family 5pm, 2110 Harper, Lawrence, KS. Location: various donation. Food & concessions available. food, learning & entertainment. Potluck lunch at noon. If Grantville. Free will offering. Four Square, 522 SW Polk; Thursday & Friday, Oct 20- farms in the Kaw River Valley. Price: $10 per Carload, transportation is needed, call 354-4994 or 478-1729 LEGENDS IN CONCERT - Oct. 20, 7:30-10:30pm. TPAC. FALL BAZAAR - Oct. 9, 3:30pm. St. Aloysius Catholic 21, 7pm, In God's House, 1616 NE Seward. Come good for both days. The Kaw Valley Farm Tour is an ticketmaster.com or 234-2787 SENIOR FIT & FUN PROGRAM - every Mon., Wed., & Church, 615 E Wyandotte St. Adults $9, children ages 5- expecting! (785) 234-1111. FOGchurch.com; opportunity for children & adults to visit local farms & Fri., 1:30pm, Rolling Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW 12 $4. Games, raffles, silent auctions and more. JEREMY CAMP – Oct. 20, 7pm, Light of the World [email protected] learn about farm practices directly from the farmer. 32 Hiawatha Place (US Hwy 75 & NW 46th St.) 785-286- ROME SWEET HOME ITALIAN FESTIVAL - Oct 15, 4:30- farms across 6 counties along the Kaw River Valley. Christian Center, 3301 Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS. Jeremy 0601 or [email protected] Camp with Love and the Outcome. General admission 7:30pm, Christ the King Church/School grounds, 25th & FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS Alpacas-Zucchinis & everything in between $25 Gold circle $35. To purchase tickets visit BBQ & RADA CUTLERY SALE - Oct. 1, 4-7pm, Highland Wanamaker. An outdoor Mass will be at 4:30pm. The OKTOBERFEST - Oct. 1, 10am-8pm. Fairlawn Plaza. lotwcc.org/events or shofarconcerts.com. Phone (785) Park UMC. BBQ dinner & cutlery sale benefits mission family-oriented festival runs 5:30-7:30pm, featuring MEDICARE MONDAYS – First Mon. of ea. month, 1- Music, German food, and a wiener dog race at 1pm. 271-1010 or (417) 553-3471 projects. Antique cars also on display. Italian food, children’s games, inflatables, food trucks, 3pm. Topeka/Sh. Co. Public Library (Menninger Rm 206), 1515 SW 10th. Senior health insurance counseling. For ZUMBATHON PINK POWER DANCE PARTY - Oct. 1, 4- KIWANIS PANCAKE & SILENT AUCTION - Oct. 1, 7am - wine & beer garden, and a professional fireworks dis - 6pm. The New Vinewood. $10. BIG DADDY WEAVE - Oct. 29. First Baptist Raytown, play at dusk. The Mikey Needleman Band performs info: 580-4545 or [email protected] 10500 E. 350 Hwy., Raytown, MO. 816-353-1994 noon, Lowman UMC, 15th & Gage. Sausage, biscuits from 5:30-7:30. Festival is free. Ticket sales/reserva - EAST TOPEKA FARMERS MARKET - Tuesdays 3-7pm, 35TH ANNUAL APPLE FESTIVAL – Oct. 2, 10am-5pm. tions for the sit-down lasagna and spaghetti dinners 2010 SE California – Topeka Housing Authority Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Park, 124 NW Fillmore. $5 in advance or $6 at the gate. Children 12 and under ($10 for adults; $6 for children) available at WOW - WORKIN' OUT ON WEDNESDAYS - 5:30 pm every ctktopeka.org (pre-sales only.) free. Concessions, entertainment, folk arts & crafts and Wed., south steps of the Capitol building. Free, fun and vintage stores. Vendors call 785-251-2993 PANCAKE FEED & SILENT AUCTION - Oct. 22, 7am, family-friendly. A combination of aerobic & strength Highland Park UMC, 29th & Michigan. Fund raiser for training exercises, coupled with a fun line dance to end LIFE CHAIN - Oct. 2, 2-3:30pm, Three locations: Sunflower Lions' vision screening. (785) 272 6102; sun - each experience. www.makinmoves.com Washburn between 17th and 21st; 21st & Wanamaker; 29th & California. [email protected] CAPITOL MIDWEEK FARMERS MARKET - Every Wed., COMMUNITY DINNER - Oct. 26. Berryton United thru Oct. 12, 7:30am – 12pm, Corner of 10th & Jackson LIFE CHAIN LAWRENCE - Oct. 2, Iowa St at 23rd, Methodist Church. on the South side of the Capitol Lawn 12:30-2pm 90TH ANNUAL HARVEST HOME BAZAAR - Oct. 26, 8am- SAFE STREETS COALITION MEETING – First Wed. of the 37TH ANNUAL APPLE FESTIVAL – Oct. 2, 10am-5pm. 7pm. Silver Lake United Methodist Church, 204 Madore month, 11:45am-1pm. Great Overland Station. For info: Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Park, 124 NW Fillmore. St. in Silver Lake. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 266-4606 or [email protected] $5 advance or $6 at the gate. Children 12 and under p.m., featuring soups, sandwiches and homemade pies. free. Concessions, entertainment, folk arts & crafts and COUNTRY AND BALLROOM DANCING - Thursday's 6- vintage stores. Call 785-251-2993 Dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m., featuring roast 9pm. Croco Hall. Info: Edwina 379-9538 or 478-4760. turkey and all the trimmings. The dinner cost is $9 for HEALTHWISE SENIOR SUPPER - Oct. 3, 5:15-6:30pm, adults and $4 for children 12 and younger. NOTO MARKET ON FIRST FRIDAYS – NOTO arts district. Stormont Vail Hospital (Main North Tower doors) Arts, antiques, fine crafts, flea market items. HARVEST CELEBRATION - Oct. 28, 6:30pm. Susanna Medicare Open Enrollment. Cost $5. For info 354-5225. Wesley UMC, 7433 SW 29th St. Free to the public. Free 14 • October 2016 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice on Fairlawn) Served by Perkins Restaurant. Proceeds Weekly at various times and locations. Daddy's invited to attend, there are no dues or formal meeting 8677. Support for your weight loss journey. tops.org to Scholarship Fund for Washburn School of Nursing. Girls*Inc. is a faith based non-profit organization that agenda. Lunch is on your own. Teach each other, enjoy VIP LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS – Every Fri., Noon, North Cost: $7; under age 5 free. 273-6978 encourages young ladies to make wise choices by pro - fellowship & complete projects. Call 379-5159 . Topeka Baptist Church, 123 NW Gordon. FREE lunch TRASH MOUNTAIN PROJECT SPOKEN EVENT - Oct. 16, viding biblically based education and mentoring. Enjoy SAFE STREETS MEETING – 1st Wed., 11:45am, Golf with Christian fellowship, devotions & entertainment 6pm. Sunflower Ballroom of the Capital Plaza Hotel, hanging out with other young ladies striving to reach Park Blvd, 2 blocks west of Adams. Info: 266-4606. provided by Topeka North Outreach.Free blood pressure their highest potential through the power of JESUS 1717 SW Topeka Blvd. For those interested or passion - STUDENT IMPACT – Every Wed., 6–8pm, First Southern checks the last Friday of every month, and birthday ate about TMP and the growing problem of trash CHRIST! Remember: Modest is still the hottest and celebrations the 4th Friday. For Info: 286-1370. Virgin is still His standard! Contact us to find a meet - Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Youth games, teaching, dump communities worldwide. Help provide the worship, small groups. For info: 272-0443. A GOOD YARN CLUB – 2nd & 4th Sat., 9-11am, chance for children to focus on their future instead of ing location near you: (785) 969-0491, daddysgirlsinc.com; [email protected] CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE – Every Thurs. 7–9pm, First Wanamaker Rd Baptist Church, 2700 SW Wanamaker. where their next meal might come from. For tickets or Doing Good for Others: Knitting & Crocheting for Local info: 246-6845 or trashmountain.com/spoken CONCERNED WOMEN FOR AMERICA MEETING - Join Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Worship for col - lege students. Charities, free yarn, needles, hooks & patterns. All are OCTONAUTS LIVE! - Oct. 16, 5pm, TPAC, 214 SE 8th other concerned individuals to pray and unite in action welcome. Info: Anne, 272-9249 or [email protected] for Shawnee County and our Nation. For info about FULL GOSPEL BUSINESSMEN’S FELLOWSHIP – 3rd Ave. Operation Reef ShieldCaptain Barnacles and his BIBLE QUIZZING – 1st Sat. Learn God's Word & have trusty crew join forces with a host of colorful monthly meetings: 785-260-5659 or ks.cwfa.org. Thurs., 6pm meal, 7pm meeting, Coyote Canyon, Huntoon & Wanamaker. Kirk Nystrom, 235-6977. fun with area Christian youth age 9-19. YFC/YEA style Australian reef dwellers on a mission to save the THE HEAT - Free fitness classes; learn and build quizzing & rules. 913-593-6427; biblequizzer.org Great Barrier. $29, $39, $49 (785) 234-2787 healthy social & eating habits. Held at Trinity OPERATION BACKPACK – 1st Thurs., 6pm, Lyman MONTHLY SCORE MEETING – 1st Sat., 8-9:30am, MOVIE ON THE CAPITOL LAWN: WILLY WONKA AND Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st St. Sun. - 4-5pm Learning Center, Lyman and N. Kansas Ave. Volunteers OCT. Yoga; Mon. - 12-12:45pm Zumba; 5:30-6:15pm gather to assemble Weekend Snack Sacks for low- Washburn Tech, 5724 SW Huntoon (enter east doors THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - Oct. 20, 6:30-9pm. 300 facing Huntoon). No RSVP or fee. Small business own - DOWNTOWN TOPEKA W 10th, South Lawn. Free. Bring blanket or lawn chair. Kickboxing; 6:15-7pm Pilates Fusion; Tue. - 12- income students. Sponsored by Topeka North Outreach. 8 12:45pm Yoga; 5:30-6:15pm Zumba; 6:15-7pm Cardio For info: 286-1370. ers are invited to a Breakfast Roundtable discussion FORGETFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL - Oct. 21, 5pm. 9th with (Service Corps of Retired Executives. 234-3049. Interval; Wed. - 12-12:45pm Kickboxing; Thu. - 12- iMOM – 1st & 3rd Thurs., 9-11:30am, Topeka Bible ANNUAL GARAGE SALES - Oct. 6, 7 & 8, 8am-4pm, and Jackson. Free. For info: 234-2644 12:45pm Pilates; 5:30-6:15pm Cardio Interval - Low TOPEKA LOVE AGLOW – Once a month on Sat. morn - Oak Park and Oakwood Hills neighborhoods (45th Church Fellowship Hall, 1135 SW College. For all moms, HELPING HANDS HUMANE SOCIETY BONE APPÉTIT - intensity; 6:15-7:00pm Cardio Interval - Moderate helping them to be intentional! For info: 234-5545. ing. A time of worship, prayer and encountering God. and Adams – 43rd and Adams) Oct. 22, 6pm. Sunflower Ballroom, Capital Plaza Hotel. intensity; Fri. - 12-12:45pm Kickboxing; Sat. - 8- Call Tawny Barton at 785-409-0232 or Linda Williams GRANTVILLE FLEA MARKET - Oct. 7-9, 9am-7pm, $50. For info: 233-7325 or hhhstopeka.org 8:45am Kickboxing SINGLES BIBLE STUDY – 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7pm, at 785-267-0600 for details. 3597 27th St., Grantville (1 mile north of Hwy 24). For Heartland Worship Center Church of God, 1401 NW CAPITAL CUP CYCLOCROSS AT THE CLOCKTOWER - TOPEKA TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB - 3rd Sun. of each Harrison. For info: 232-5503. FREE ENGLISH CLASSES – Every Sat. 9-10:30am, vendor info: Lindsay 785-249-5108. Follow page on Oct. 22 & 23, 10am-5pm. Menniger Hall, 301 SW month, 7pm, Papan’s Landing Senior Center, 618 NW Central Congregational Church, 1248 SW Buchannan. Facebook Wanamaker Rd. For info: 235-2295 Paramore St. Family Memberships include children & TOPEKA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY – 4th Thurs., 7pm, For info: 235-2376. SLASH AND BASH - Oct. 7, 6am-12am. Oct. 8, 11am- grandchildren up to 18 yrs. A place to meet friends to Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th KANSAS FAIR - Oct. 22, 9am-7pm and Oct. 23, 9am- St. No program in Nov. or Dec. Promotes & stimulates RUSSIAN HOUSE OF PRAYER – Every Sat., 4pm, 12:30am. Seabrook Shopping Center, 1919 SW Gage. 5pm. Kansas Expocentre discuss all aspects of Metal Detecting, club business, Williamstown Assembly of God, 1225 Oak St., Free. For info: 430-5185 plus socializing & entertainment. the education, knowledge & interest of the membership 2016 SUNFLOWER STATE GAMES PUMPKIN RUN - & the public in family history, genealogical records & Perry/Williamstown. For info: 597-5228. CAPITAL CITY JAZZ & FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL – Oct. 8, Oct. 29, 9-11am. Sunflower Soccer Complex, 4829 NW STEP UP – BUILDING THE SMART STEP-FAMILY – Every research. For info: 233-5762 or tgstopeka.org. SINGLES PLAY CARDS SR. – 1st Sat., 6-9pm, St. 4:30-10pm, 9th & Kansas Ave. A great mix of jazz - Sun. 11am, Northland Christian Church, Room 4, 3102 17th St. One mile run for kids, preschool through 6th KINGDOM ADVISORS TOPEKA AREA STUDY GROUP – Peter’s UMC, NW 35th & Hwy 75 local and national artists - paired with food truck vari - grade. To register: 235-2295 NW Topeka Blvd. Focusing on the challenges facing ety from across the state. The evening starts at step-families and blended families. Contact Thomas 3rd Thu., 11:30am, Northland Christian Church, 3102 SAVING DEATH ROW DOGS ADOPTION & EDUCATION - 4:30pm with local jazz street performers and 25 food 4TH ANNUAL PUMPKIN RUN 5K - Oct. 29, 7:30-10am. Munker at 249-3054 for info. NW Topeka Blvd. Christian financial professionals: every Sat. 11am-2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker. trucks; 6pm we're joined by Stan Keller's KC Jazz All Shelter House #1 3400 SE Leisure Lane. $25 before, financial planners, accountants, attorney’s & insurance UPPER ROOM COMMUNITY – second Sat., 10 am, $30 day of, $50 family stroll. Proceeds go to the eradi - BOYS TRAIL LIFE & AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS agents invited. For info: kingdomadvisors.org or Jim Stars on the stage; followed by headliner, The New TROUPS - Every Mon. 6pm, Cornerstone Comm. Ch, Capitol Building Breed Brass Band from New Orleans. Concert is FREE cation of Polio. Costume contest following the 5k. For Hanna, [email protected] or 357-6278 x19 info: 266-8333 or register.chronotrack.com/r/23422 7620 SW 21st. Faith-based scouting programs age 5- to the community and hosted by Downtown Topeka 18. Register at cornerstonetopeka.com. 478-2929. TOPEKA (Downtown) OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Fri., Inc., Visit Topeka, Inc. and Topeka Jazz Workshop. RUNNING DEAD 5K - Oct. 29, 11am. KC Renaissance noon, Top of the Tower. Serving the youth of Topeka. SUPPORT GROUPS INNOVATIVE NETWORKING GROUP OF TOPEKA - every DIA DE LOS MUERTOS STREET FAIR - Oct. 8, 12-5pm. Festival. $30 per person. Free zombie makeup begin - Anyone welcome. 272-1099 or [email protected]. MIDLAND CARE GRIEF SUPPORT Groups: Building A, ning at 8am. Costume contest at 10:30. To register: other Wed. 11:20am - 12:30pm. www.INGTopeka.com - NOTO Arts District. go to Event page to see meetings, locations & register TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) -- Every Fri. 8:30 200 SW Frazier Circle. Every Mon ., 4-5pm: 12 Week 913-721-2110 to 10:00 am at 3221 SW Burlingame Road. 800-932- Adult Group for Reent Loss 1st and 3rd Thu. , 10:30am 2016 TOPEKA CRAFT SHOW - Oct. 8-9. Marlo Cuevas- CAPITAL CITY NETWORKING GROUP - every Thur, & 5:30pm—Ongoing Adult Group 1st and 3rd Thu. , Balandran Activity Center, 216 NE Branner. TRUNK OR TREAT - Octt. 30, 4-8pm, TrampoLazerRockball Park, 2134 SW Westport Dr. 7:30am, Jayhawk Tower - www.ccng-online.com. CARBONDALE FALL FESTIVAL - Oct. 8. Activities all Membership cost $37.50 a quarter. day followed by a parade at 6pm. BROOKWOOD BOOFEST - Oct. 31, 4-6pm, Brookwood Shopping Center TIBA NETWORKING GROUP - 2nd Tues, 11:30a.m.-1 TOPEKA HEART WALK - Oct 8, 8am, Washburn Univ., p.m. MUST RSVP: Lunch is $10. www.topekatiba.org SILVER ANNIVERSARY SOCK HOP - Nov. 4, 7- Morgan Hall Lawn. (the grass area north of the foot - DEAF WORSHIP SERVICE – 3rd Sun., 3pm, Faith ball stadium). A free, family-fun event for the entire 10:30pm, TPAC, 214 S E 8th Ave. Break out the poodle skirts and letter jackets while we dance the night Lutheran Church, 17th & Gage. Also, every Sun. community. We encourage teams to raise funds for our 9:30am service is interpreted. lifesaving education and research, every amount away to the classic 50's hits. Only $12/person or helps! Visit www.topekaheartwalk.org to form a team $20/couple. FAMILY EXPERIENCE (FX) – Every Sun., 6:01pm, gwlullrlukz Fairlawn Church of Nazarene, 730 Fairlawn Rd. A time and for more information. TAILS ON THE TRAIL 5K - Nov. 5. Shawnee North lw{œóyk{oy|g‚{œŸò{o Community Center, 300 NE 43rd St. For info: 286-0676 of high intensity, action packed, skit mania, worship HUNTER AKERS BENEFIT CAR SHOW - Oct. 8, 10-3, music all centered around the word of God for 45 min - s|zijvy”Łvs|tj|złi€ Washburn Tech, 5724 SW Huntoon St. COMEDY CAFE - Nov. 18, 6:30-8:45pm, Fellowship utes. A free family worship event. For info: Emily Moore, Ÿžit›¡wt ipuvy opul “PASTOR'S APPRECIATION” LUNCHEON – Oct. 13, Bible Church, 10th & Urish. An evening of fun, food 272-6322 or [email protected]. 11:30-1 at Great Overland Station. C5Alive presents a (delectable desserts) and fellowship while learning more about the Youth for Christ ministry outreach and LADIES' SMALL GROUP – Every Sun., 6pm, Bethel Christian Leadership Luncheon featuring reports con - Baptist Church, 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Studying the book cerning the HOPE Mentoring Program, which seeks to its impact here in Topeka. Featuring the comedy of David Dean. Make reservations or sponsor a table at of Esther, using the DVD series "It's Tough Being a empower needy families and minorities. All pastors are Woman" by Beth Moore. All welcome. Info: 286-0467. invited to attend at no charge. Public invited! www.topekayfc.org/comedy_cafe/ or call 232-8296. THE FORCE (Students Taking Action) – 1st Mon. & 3rd • Cost: $10 for C5 members & first-time guests who Tue., 6:30-8pm, Safe Streets, 2209 SW 29th St. RSVP, $12 at the door MEETINGS & CLASSES Committed to being alcohol & drug free. Assoc-iate • $15 for non-members & repeat guests. C5Alive “PASTOR'S APPRECIATION” LUNCHEON – with like-minded peers, plan activities & get in-volved in the community. Youth ages 12-18 invited.266-4606. • Please RSVP to [email protected], so we know how Oct. 13, 11:30-1 at Great Overland Station. This much food is needed! month's Christian Leadership Luncheon will feature HEARTLAND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS – 2nd Mon., reports concerning the HOPE Mentoring Program, which 11:45am-1pm. Promoting neighborhood well-being by Open to the public – Put POWER in your life with great seeks to reach out to needy families and minorities. All mobilizing people, ideas & resources. 233-1365. food, great speakers and great company! Invite a pastors are invited to attend at no charge. friend to join you! KC TRAUMA AND PTSD SUPPORT GROUP - Every Tue. • Cost: $10 for C5 members & first-time guests who 10am and Thu. 6:30pm. Call Denise at 816-885-9530 PANCAKE FEED - Oct. 15, 7-11am, Woman's Club of RSVP, $12 at the door. Open to the public . • $15 for Topeka, 5221 SW West Dr. (Across from Skating Rink non-members & repeat guests. • Please RSVP to TOPEKA LINCOLN CLUB – 1st Tue. of month, 7pm, [email protected], Topeka Public Library. Discussing our greatest President, Abraham Lincoln, and his times. The public TOPEKA WOMEN’S CON - is welcome. For info, contact Kirk Nystrom 235-6977. NECTION "Taste of Italy" LUNCHEON – Oct. 13 OUR LADY OF THE FAITHFUL – Every 1st Tues., 6:30pm ')# 11:30am, T&SC Public Mass followed by Dinner, Most Pure Heart of Mary Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave. Catholic Church. A Catholic group for those in their 20- Lunch is $14, no charge for 30s. For info: Michelle Ann 580-3071 or ourladyofthe - p}l ytvylkv|z{pun program only. RSVPs by [email protected]. Facebook: "Ourladyof theFaithful." Oct. 10 to Ann at 554-3617. SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Tue., 6:30am, SPEAKER: Linn Ann Sunrise Optimist Complex, 720 NW 50th St. 246-1291. Ÿòõ y{pziu_vv{oz Huntington, Hays, KS. MENNINGER BIBLE CLASSES - Tuesdays starting Mar. MUSIC: April Shields. FEA - 15, Noon -1pm. Amerus Room, YWCA, 225 West 12th. mvy ovwwpun TURE: Tasteful Olive, come A new study group for Year One of Flo Menninger’s at 11:00 for samples. course on Four Years through the Bible. Read and dis - SATURDAY WOMEN’S CON - cuss Genesis through First Kings. Nominal charge for ž {inlzvmp}l NECTION “Spice Up Your materials. For info call the YWCA at 233-1750 or Clara LIfe” LUNCHEON – Oct. 15, Gamache at 785-408-5433. u{ly{iputlu{ 11am, T&SC Public Library, O.W.L.S. (Older Wise Loving Saints) - meets the second 1515 SW 10th Ave. $14 for Tuesday of the month. Location varies and can be ƵvvkƵp{mvyipun”vyl lunch, no charge for pro - found at www.faithfamilylife.com gram. Open to all women. RSVPs to Arlene, 233-0701 S.W.A.G. (Spiritual Warriors Anointed by God) youth or [email protected]. group - Wed at 7:00 p.m. 3710 NW Topeka Blvd. òóó2œŸóž{o {œ_vuuly wypunzš òòžŸ Business Feature: Moburts AWANA – Every Wed., 6-8pm, First Southern Baptist Owners: Al & Mary Jo Church, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Bible based program for –£Ÿó—¡ Ÿœ ŸŸžŁ luƵlz{œ‚vt Struttman will show us how children & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 272-0443. to cook with herbs & AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30pm, Bethel Baptist Church,  Łƶ łƲ Łg 2  ƲŁ  gł  spices, & more! Music: 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Bible based program for children Jonathan Brickman: & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 286-0467. Ponderworthy piano rendi - Ł luƵlz{œ‚vt tions.. Speaker: "When AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30-8pm, Auburn Christian things don't make sense." Church. Bible based program for children & youth ages Ƶ  Ʋ2a  gƲł ł_ Linn Ann Huntington, Hays, 3-HS. For info: 256-2515. łƲ Łg 2  ƲŁ   Ʋ _ KS, journalist & author. MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB – 1st Wed., 9am–3pm, DADDY'S GIRLS EMPOW - Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th Street ERMENT MEETINGS - (east door). Anyone with an Embroidery machine is Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______October 2016 • 15 5:30pm: Ongoing Young Adult Group (4-18 years of St. Francis Hosp, 1700 SW 7th. For info: Sharla, 286- age) For All Groups: Call for start dates and info pack - 2329; Jennie (English/Spanish) 231-0763. news briefs et. Group and individual grief support available upon THE GREATER TOPEKA MULTIPLE MYELOMA – 3rd Tue., ISIS request. For info: 785-232-2044 ext.341 7-8:30pm, Faith Lutheran Church, 17th St. & Gage continued from page 4 ABORTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS – A 12-step Blvd. Oen to Multiple Myeloma patients, their family Conference gathers big-hit - Restoring Joy recovery journey for women. Providing members & friends. Share support, information,& services for women & men who suffer from Post- friendship. For info: Donna, 903-918-9553. church would be 'easy.'" According ters for truth Abortion Syndrome. For info: Kay Lyn, 272-6212. "HEALING AFTER THE SUICIDE OF A LOVED ONE" to a court affidavit, abu-Rayyan On October 15-16, hundreds of people AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS – for friends & families of ("HEAL") – or Survivors of Suicide" (SOS). 1st & 3rd claimed: alcoholics. For info: 785-409-3072 or topekaalanon.org Tue., 7-8:30pm, Pozez Education Center of Stormont will gather in Lebanon, Mo. for the "A lot of people go there. Plus Unshakable Truth Worldview Conference. PURSUIT FOR SEXUAL PURITY – Men struggling with Vail Hospital, 1505 SW 8th St. Serving anyone who has people are not allowed to carry pornography & sexual addiction. This bible lost a loved one by suicide. The conference, hosted by Heritage responsible. guns in church. Plus it would make study/accountability group uses the Pure Desire book PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY – Every Tue., 7-9pm, Baptist Church, will feature Christian Advocates are surprised legislation is by Ted Roberts. For info: Bill Goble, 249-9509. All Topeka Women’s Prison, 815 Rice Rd. Reaching out to the news. Everybody would've even needed to pressure Congress and inquiries are confitential. those who can’t come in, finding freedom behind bars, leaders and scholars from across the heard. Honestly I regret not doing the president to protect whole communi - ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS – Monthly support inspiring inmates to seek salvation during a difficult it. (If I) can't go do jihad at the country who will speak about major cul - group meetings for caregivers of individuals with time. Providing support & guidance through the Holy tural issues of the day, according to ties facing annihilation. Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. For info: Spirit to offer strength. Director: Don Garner. 286-0489 Middle East, I would do my jihad or [email protected]. organizers. Speakers include, among oth - "In the midst of this genocide, saving Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter, over here." Christian and other communities that 271-1844 or email [email protected]. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS – Every Wed, 7pm, St. Francis He also told the undercover FBI ers, former U.S. Attorney General John "HEALING HEARTS" support group/Bible study – For Hospital, meeting room #8. Ashcroft, Former Ethics & Religious face extinction in Iraq and Syria is part of agent that he carried a "large knife your mission. There is nothing unconstitu - women whose husbands struggle with pornography JAYHAWK AREA AGENCY ON AGING – 4th Wed., 1pm, or sword in his car" and if he got Liberty President Richard Land, and addictions or have had affairs. Videos & workbook will Rosehill Place Clubhouse. Monthly support group for tional, illegal, unethical or unprofessional give you hope for your marriage & emotional healing. caregivers of seniors. For info: 235-1367 ext.30. into a fight, said, "it is my dream to Answers in Genesis Spokesman Terry about prioritizing their need to survival as For info: Jane Goble, 249-0983. Every Wed., 2:30- behead someone." Mortenson. For info visit hbclebanon.com MOMS-IN-TOUCH PRAYER GROUP – communities. They are innocent victims of BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE – NE Kansas Chapter 3:30pm, Library at Cair Paravel-Latin School. His arraignment occurred or call 417-532-7518. (B.A.C.A.) 3rd Sun., 4 pm American Legion, 3800 SE Experience God’s power through prayer as we lift our around the same time that a genocide. If these victim communities Michigan. Open to the public. For info: 817-5801. students, teachers, staff, administrators & board up to are not receiving aid, you are not fulfilling the Lord. For info: 357-0369. Republican Presidential candidate Christians get no help from US FRIENDS WITH M.S. – 3rd Mon., 6:30pm, Our Savior's your mission," Carl Anderson, Supreme Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th St. (Enter East door). DIVORCECARE PROGRAMS – (For updates check Donald Trump announced the need When the State Department declared A Multiple Sclerosis support group. Donna, 266-7383. www.divorcecare.org) Locations and times: to ban Muslims from entering the Christians in Iraq and Syria were facing Knight with th Knights of Columbus, testi - BOUNCE BACK SELF-HELP – 3rd Mon., 6:30pm, Our WED . – 6:30pm, Topeka Bible Church, 1101 SW country. Incredibly, Trump's asser - genocide many hoped or even assumed fied during a hearing led by Smith. Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th St. For those Mulvane. Cost: $15. Child care provided. For info: 379- tion continues to be criticized even support for those communities would fol - Steve Rasche, resettlement director for living with multiple sclerosis. For info: 273-0799. 0505 or www.divorcecare.org. low but it hasn't. the Chaldean Catholic Archdiocese of INCARCERATED PERSONS & FAMILIES – 1st Mon., WED . – 6:45 – 8:45pm, Walnut View Christian Church, though existing federal law already 6:30–7:30pm, YMCA, 421 Van Buren. 286-2329. 3634 SE 37th St. (just East of 37th & Croco). Cost: prohibits providing any aid, visa, New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith has intro - Erbil, testfied it's been years since Iraqi THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS/BEREAVED PARENTS $10 registration (scholarships available). The video Green Card, citizenship status or duced bipartisan legislation that would Christians facing slaughter at the hands GROUP – Meets 4th Monday in Formation classroom seminar series featuring some of the nation’s foremost provide relief to victims of genocide in of ISIS have received any aid from the experts on divorce and recovery topics, combined with rights to Islamists seeking entrance at Most Pure Heart of Mary, 17th & Stone. Discussion Iraq and Syria and hold accountable those United States. starts at 7pm with fellowship & refreshments at 8:30. support group discussion of the materials. into the country—since 1952. For info: Susan 272-4895 Complimentary child care children up to the fifth grade. The Obama administration and Info: 266-7550 or [email protected]. Contact: GRIEF SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES – Sponsored by Pastor Thornton. previous administrations have Heartland Hospice for those dealing with death or intentionally and repeatedly chosen major loss: 1st Mon., 5:30-7:30pm, Individual appoint - WED. – 6:30pm, Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW ments; other times are available. Call Terry Frizzell Topeka Blvd. No Cost . 286-1204, www.northland.cc to break the law. In fact, the last ten directly at (785)230-6730. 3rd Thurs., 11am, Lunch NAMI WASHBURN – 4th Thurs., 6-8pm, Spirit Building presidents chose not to secure the After Loss, Paisano’s Ristorante, Fleming Place, 10th & Room, University United Methodist Church, 1621 SW U.S. border. Gage. Dutch treat luncheon to meet new friends who College Ave. NAMI is a student-run, student-led organi - have sat where you are sitting. Reservations 271-6500. zation that provides mental health support, education, The intentional ongoing failure OVEREATERS / UNDEREATERS ANONYMOUS: & advocacy in the Washburn University setting. A sup - to uphold the U.S. Constitution has port group is also available during this time. MON., 7pm – Westminister Presbyterian, south door, obviously created the dire situation upstairs in Library; 233-6724. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – 1st Thurs., in which Americans, and especially 7pm, 2nd floor conf. room of the cancer unit at St WED., 7pm – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 6, 2nd Francis Hospital. For info: 266-9533. Christians, find themselves. floor; 234-8020. NICOTINE ANONYMOUS – Every Fri., 6:30pm, Town & But what the local church can SAT. - 9am – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 8, 2nd Country Christian Church Renaissance Room, 4925 SW teach ISIS and America's failed gov - floor; 862-2326. 357-8774; sunflowerintergroup.oa.org. 29th St., use west door cross red foot bridge. A fellow - ernment, is that the church is where NAMI TOPEKA – Every 2nd Tue., 6:45pm, lower level of ship of men & women helping each other to live free of Valeo, 330 SW Oakley. If door is locked, call 608-1317 nicotine. No fees. 402-321-486; [email protected]. people turn first in times of crisis. to get in. The 1st hour is often a discussion of an CELEBRATE RECOVERY – Every Fri., 6pm, 1912 Gage The refuge they seek is only found important topic or video. The 2nd hour is usually a sup - Blvd. A Christ centered program, based on 8 principles in the eternal God who promises to port talk time, w/ separate consumer & family groups. found in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Applying these 608-1317. shield them in times of trouble with Biblical principles, become free from addictive & dys - the shadow of His wings. The safest OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP - First Tue. each month at functional behaviors. 220-0017 or crtopeka.org. St. Francis Health, 1700 SW 7th St, Meeting Room, 2nd TOPEKA NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP – For families & place for the church is the church floor, 6–7:30pm. Anyone with an ostomy may attend. friends who are affected by someone else’s narcotic itself. The goal is to provide education and ongoing support addiction. Every Sat. – 1005 SW 10th, next to Oxford for individuals with an ostomy. Contact Teresa House, noon-1:15 pm. www.naranonmidwest.org Kellerman at 785-295-5555 for info. COVENANT KEEPERS – 3rd Sat. Group for people who The news and information GRANDPARENT/RELATIVE CAREGIVER SUPPORT want to see their marriage saved when their spouse GROUP – 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, 2nd floor meeting room, wants out. For info: 816-453-0884 or 816-966-0927. you want...on-line. metrovoicenews.com & Facebook.com/metrovoicenews 16 • October 2016 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice MOVIES, BOOKS, MUSIC & MORE!

‘Sully’ a masterpiece about a real miracle Local author has book on prayer Award-winning author Teresa J. families. I can’t think of anything Herbic’s new book released from more powerful or more important.” Whitaker House in September, has a Dr. Robert C. Springate, vice entertainment broad spectrum of church president of the Missouri and community leaders Baptist Children’s Home by Michael Faust united on one point: Family Foundation, says “Teresa Making movies based on well- Prayer Made Easy, is a well- Herbic loves the Lord, loves known historical events can be a bit written, practical and families, and loves children tricky -- especially if it is about an invaluable spiritual tool, (particularly those in need of event that nearly every person in the crucial for this generation. a ‘forever family’ through theater will remember. Herbic will be at Barnes foster or adoptive place - But that is what director Clint and Noble, Zona Rosa in ment). “ Eastwood and the studio (Warner Kansas City on Saturday Herbic draws from Brothers) behind the new film Sully Oct.8, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for a Scripture and personal experience (PG-13) chose to do -- and despite the book celebration and signing. including inspiring and humorous fact that the so-called “Miracle on the “Wow! Teresa delivers a book stories of life with her husband Brenda, is single, he replies: “You tell Hudson” took place only seven years that so many families can actually Galen and their two adopted chil - film 411 Brenda ‘thank-you,’ but I’ve got a girl at ago, they did it successfully. use to reconnect to God,” says dren, Meyana and Braxten. The home.” Sully is one of the best movies of the Humane Society Communications intro includes the brief and practical Hanks is outstanding in his role, as is year, delivering surprise after surprise Entertainment rating : 4 out of 5 stars Manager Karen L. Allanach. sections, “How to Use This Book,” Aaron Eckhart, who plays his co-pilot. about an American hero -- Captain Family friendly rating : 3 out of 5 stars “Family Prayer Made Easy makes and “Ten Steps to Fruitful Prayer.” Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger (played by RATED PG-13 The cockpit scenes are as realistic as daily prayer a fun, family activity Then through 14 chapters she offers Tom Hanks) – who landed U.S. SEXUALITY : None I have ever seen in a movie. while keeping the faith. Teresa’s life - a host of ways families can draw Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson VIOLENCE : None. The plane lands in The Bad long dedication to orphans—both closer to God and one another River near New York after it was dis - the river, although it is bloodless. children and animals—is unwaver - through prayer, with stories for chil - There’s not much not to like. Sully abled due to a rare bird strike on both ing, and she consistently finds ways dren of all ages, Scriptures about contains no sexuality and no violence, engines. Incredibly, all 155 people on to celebrate and nurture God in our prayer and God’s promises, and 100 Eastwood and his writing team have and in the movie the water landing board survived. Sully’s story was told everyday lives. “ interactive ideas for prayer and fam - woven a masterpiece. scene is completely bloodless. (In real and retold in the days after the heroic “This book will bless you and ily worship. The movie has plenty to like for the life, there were a handful of serious events of Jan. 15, 2009, so what possi - anchor your home,” says 700 Club Dave Coffman, director of faith-based crowd, but is it family injuries.) Nevertheless, many children bly could we all have missed? As it friendly? Let’s take a look. host Terry Meeuwsen who also Adoption Resource Foundation turns out, a lot. would be troubled by watching an air - serves as the director of Orphan’s sums the book up well: “In this Sullenberger had doubts that he did plane fall out of the sky – not to men - Promise. “Teresa Herbic has done all insightful guide, Teresa Herbic The Good tion by viewing Sullenberger’s night - the right thing, wondering if he should Our society is always searching for of the legwork for us with her prayer shares how together we build forev - have tried to land the plane at a close mares of planes crashing into build - guide in order that we might pray as er families.” heroes and role models, but we often ings. airport instead of endangering the pas - miss the mark. And even though I’m sengers by putting the plane on the The only strike against the film is the not too fond of the hero concept, the language. It contains about 17 coarse me of John 15:13: “There is no greater how one entire life can be defined by a river. Those doubts led to nightmares on-screen version of Sullenberger has about passenger planes crashing. He words, although no instances of God’s love than to lay down one's life for single action – good or bad. “I’m going lots of qualities we all should emulate. name being abused. one's friends.” to be judged on 208 seconds,” he says. even wondered if the incident would He’s incredibly humble, spreading threaten his career and retirement, Families would do well to watch For him, it turned out well. credit to those around him for the safe Lessons for Families how Sullenberger handles himself in Finally, there’s a lesson about real- leading to financial ruin for his family. landing. He’s unselfish, making sure Sully is not a faith-based film in the The movie turns officials with the the face of both praise (strangers call life miracles and God’s providence. each person is off the plane before he strict sense, but Sullenberger’s actions him a hero) and criticism (the NTSB How else can you explain this incredi - National Transportation Safety Board climbs out -- and then not resting until certainly have biblical support. into heartless bureaucrats, although questions his actions). He stays hum - ble story? he’s told that every person survived. His desire to sacrifice his life for oth - ble and refuses to strike back verbally –Michael Foust has covered the film some former employees say the NTSB He’s also devoted to his wife, and their ers is evident with water rushing down gave Sullenberger high marks. against his critics. industry for more than a decade and is tight bond and devotion to one anoth - the aisles, and instead of running away There’s also a lesson in the film on the father of four small children. Sullenberger, though, says the movie er forms one of the film’s major from the danger he hurries toward it, reflects his memory. themes. As he’s getting into the lifeboat looking frantically for passengers. He Historians can debate the film’s he immediately calls his wife: “I love helps them get out, even giving them nuances, but from an entertainment you, and I’m OK.” Later, when one of clothing so they will be warm. He is the and inspirational perspective, his fans tells him that her mother, last person off the plane. It reminded

Carman’s comeback stops in Kansas City Carman triumphantly returns kingdom of God. February of 2013 with Multiple to the stage with a new concept The tour makes Myeloma, an incurable cancer of for touring in 2016. Named a stop in the area the blood that deteriorates the CinemaSonic Experience, it’s a Oct. 8 at 7pm, body’s bones, literally eating concert, a movie, a play and a doors at 6:00pm, them away piece by piece. He was crusade all in one. The new high- at the Excelsior given less than 18 months to live energy show, presented in classic Springs, Mo. but pulled through. A fundrais - Carman style, does not disap - CARMAN Performing Arts ing effort on Kickstarter generat - point. Surrounded by six giant Center. Tickets may be purchased ed the funds to launch the new LED screens, Carman once again at www.itickets.com. show and inspire Caman to con - brings people out of their seat This new effort highlights new tinue in ministry. and rolls back the clock. It's an music and his 40 year catalogue Carman said to his Kickstarter evening of miracles; the first in of classic music. Songs like “The backers, “You have not only given seeing a man who's led over a Champion”,” Witches Invitation” me my ministry back, but have million people to Christ shake off and “Who's in the House” are restored my soul. Through your a certain death sentence to once presented in an entirely new and prayers and support I’m ready to again dazzle the crowds, as he creative way. win souls again.” continues to change lives for the Carman was diagnosed in Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______October 2016 • 17 ALBUM REFLECT MUSICIAN’S LIFE-ALTERING BATTLE WITH CANCER If you didn’t already know, Tenth THE REBELS solely on their fan base via Avenue North just released their newest Kickstarter to fund the album. The deci - album, Followers, this month. D.C. sion paid off when they were able to raise "This album is about following Jesus Jeanes over $100,000 in 6 days; more than 200% wherever He calls us,” explained North’s Metro Voice of the initial goal. Mike Donehey. “Everyone says ‘let’s fol - Music Critic Produced by Aaron Sprinkle, low Jesus - let’s do all these extravagant Disciple’s first single, “God Is With Us” is things,’ but what we’re saying is not to hitting the radio airwaves later this follow Jesus in what we do but to follow month. Jesus in the WHY we do it.” scene “Worth is what people are willing to And, if you don’t mind a road trip in bemcauseu thes sonigcs that we write come out pay for something,” Young said, “We are November, be sure to catch Tenth Avenue of our ministries in the local church - this so valuable to God that he paid for us North on their “What You Want” Tour. stuff is happening, this is real life," Hall the doctor and I'm the one hearing all “In the body of Christ every part is with his Son. Because of this, the words They will be coming through Kansas said, recently, "any song that you've ever this stuff. It really humbled me in a lot of important, and every part is powerful. of others have no power. God bought me (Hutchinson, Nov. 4) and Missouri heard from Crown, before it was a song it ways because I don't hurt well in front of Music is one of those powerful forces that and I know what I’m worth to him.” (Farmington, Nov. 5). For more infor - was a Bible study, or a devotion or a people… I’m not really good at getting God uses to change the world, one life at On the heels of their acclaimed studio mation on the new album, package deals, moment or situation that has risen out of comforted, so I really had to walk a time,” Disciple front-man Kevin Young album Live On Forever, The Afters have and Just Love Coffee, please visit tenthav - being a minister to families.” through letting the church love me and says, “When we started Disciple we want - decided to offer a special free download enuenorth.com and justlovecoffee.com. "Between [Glorious Days: Hymns of pray for me and know my business, and ed to play music that would impact peo - on Noisetrade. The album includes 17 Also recently released, Casting Faith and The Very Next Thing], I was it was so good for me." ple's lives, and that mission has never songs that cover their career, including Crowns’ eighth studio album, The Very diagnosed with cancer and had a kidney The Very Next Thing was released in been stronger ... while the world goes tracks from each of their five albums, Next Thing, has some gotten some atten - removed. I went through a good five mid-September and is available now. their way, we are the rebels who will walk plus a song from their brand new release. tion for more than just offering a selec - months of a bit of a storm in our family. Following a successful Kickstarter the other way. We want to be the rebels As with any Noisetrade download, you tion of new encouraging songs. When you're in youth ministry you're campaign, two-time Dove Award win - who will change the world.” can offer the band a financial “tip,” and Following front-man Mark Hall’s recent always about helping other people get ning Disciple is releasing their 13th stu - The band also took a different route The Afters have decided any proceeds bout with cancer, the album reflects a through their stuff. I'm the guy that's dio album, LONG LIVE THE REBELS, this time to achieve their recording. from the campaign are going to new meaning in his singing and the pur - helping everybody else… all of a sudden, this month, in partnership with Tooth & Pursuing a course as independent artists, Children’s Relief International. pose of the band. I'm the one getting the phone call from Nail / BEC Recordings. Disciple decided to make LONG LIVE "All of the albums are personal to us Sadie Robertson on how she stopped living in fear "Duck Dynasty" star Sadie day and was scared -- constantly in arm. Robertson revealed she lived with this state of fear." “[My tattoo is] not for anybody anxiety for two years. She added, "The Bible says so else, it’s not to be cool,” she said. In an interview with Rare, many times not to fear, but it was “It’s just so that I can see that I’m Robertson said it was her faith that like I couldn’t shake it off of me." living fearless in the name of got her through her struggle. Eventually the 19-year-old Jesus.” "Whenever I was struggling with learned to fully trust God and real - Robertson is now touring the anxiety for two years, I would ize "that God has already con - country with her "Live Original wake up and I was scared," she quered fear." Tour 2016," a variety show. For shared. "I would go to bed, and I That's why the reality star had more information go to www.live - was scared. I would go through the the word "fearless" tattooed on her original.com

Yet "many lives were saved by simple tims managed this crisis. The Times acts of bravery," the Times continued. reported that certain members of the Deepwater "All over the rig, in the most hellish of drilling crew studied the Bible together Horizon movie: circumstances, men and women during their stays on the rig. During helped one another find a way to live." the tragedy – amid intense heat, burst - horror, heroism, The film depicts numerous examples ing nitrogen tanks, and injured crew - fear, faith of self sacrifice. mates – Caleb Holloway (played by by Rusty Wright Electronics technician Mike Dylan O'Brien) started to pray, Williams (Wahlberg) saw his comput - remembering a statement from the Imagine you're relaxing in your er monitor explode, then a major biblical prophet Isaiah, "Yea, I will hotel room after a long day's work. explosion smashed a door into his uphold thee with the right hand of my Your three-week business trip is nearly forehead. Bloodied, he crawled with a righteousness." over and you're returning home the penlight in his mouth, then, with two Holloway described to the Times his next day. Then… others, braved flames in an unsuccess - escape as one of the last to enter his BOOM! A massive explosion rocks ful attempt to start the ship's genera - lifeboat: "The fire was intense. People tors. were worried about the deck melting your world. Your room becomes an Academy Award-nominee Mark Wahlberg stars in Deepwater Horizon. inferno of smoke and fire. You rush to Tension often characterized the and falling toward the lifeboat. …I felt escape, wanting to get to the ground crew's relationship with BP executives, like I was carried off of that rig by floor. But that's impossible. You see, against British Petroleum dominated Times article, "Deepwater Horizon's whose compensation was tied to on- God's righteous right hand." you're in a floating hotel attached to an the news back then. But the saga of Final Hours," by David Barstow, David time performance. Crew members felt The morning after the explosion, as oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Land is what happened on the rig that night, Rohde and Stephanie Saul. pressure to cut corners in risky ways. survivors gathered on a nearby ship forty miles away. What do you do? and the valor that saved many lives, is a Crew chief Jimmy Harrell (Kurt taking them to land, they could see the Will you survive? lesser-known story. Tragedy of errors Russell) helped carry a gravely injured still burning Horizon. A crewman Similar horror faced the Deepwater The film Deepwater Horizon This debacle was partly a tragedy of exec on a backboard to a lifeboat. In suggested that the group should say Horizon oil rig crew on April 20, 2010. depicts tragedy and triumph, horror errors. The Times' analysis concluded another instance, the chief engineer something in honor of their lost Eleven workers perished. The result - and heroism, fear and faith as employ - that "crew members died and suffered said he ignored the captain's sugges - coworkers. Silence. Then a driller ing oil spill became one of the costliest ees fight to save themselves and their terrible injuries because every one of tion to abandon an injured comrade, began, "Our Father…." Everyone US disasters, polluting the gulf and compatriots. Opening September 30 the Horizon's defenses failed on April carrying him to safety. (The captain joined him in the Lord's Prayer. beaches, harming five states' (USA; plus on five continents in com - 20." Inadequate training met complex later disputed the engineer's character - –Rusty Wright is an author economies, prompting governors to ing weeks), it stars Mark Wahlberg, systems and human hesitation. The ization.) and lecturer who has spoken on six conti - ask citizens to pray for relief. Kate Hudson, Kurt Russell and John result: many staff received no warning nents. He holds Bachelor of Science (psy - Malkovich. of impending danger. A blast was their Fear and faith chology) and Master of Theology degrees from Duke and Oxford universities, The script drew from a lengthy and first clue. Dead seagulls fell from the As you might imagine, faith played a Horror and heroism respectively. www.RustyWright.com The spill, cleanup, and lawsuits insightful December 2010 New York sky. role in how some – maybe many – vic - 18 • October 2016 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

10 Signs of Caregiver Stress BY MARLO SOLLITTO depressed. You may not wish to see fam - up feeling you can't get out of bed ily and friends. You may stop taking part despite a good night's sleep, you're in The demands on a person who is tak - in things you used to enjoy. distress. ing care of elderly parents result in a Anxiety. You may feel anxious to get Drinking or smoking. You may find great deal of stress. If caregivers aren't things done or you may feel that you that you are drinking or smoking more. careful, they jeopardize their own health don't have enough time, or about facing Or, you start drinking or smoking when and well-being. another day and what the future holds. you haven't in the past. A study of family caregivers found Anger. You may start yelling at your Health problems.You may catch colds that those who experience caregiving- loved one more, or have difficulty con - or the flu more often than usual. This is related stress have a 63% higher mortal - trolling your temper with other people. particularly common in caregivers who ity rate than non-caregivers of the same Caregivers often become angry at their do not take care of themselves, by not age. There are several reasons why stress loved one because they are sacrificing eating properly and exercising. occurs, such as working too much, not their own lives to care for them. Feeling sleeping enough, having to deal with angry at family members for not help - 14 Strategies for Controlling change. You may not be able to change most days, even if it's a short walk. Eat a family and work at the same time, and ing is also common. Your Stress someone else's behavior, but you can healthy well-balanced diet and get change the way that you react to it. enough sleep. not having as many hours in the day as Loss of concentration. You are con - • Use respite and healthcare resources • Set realistic goals. Break large tasks • See your doctor regularly for check - you need to take care of yourself. stantly thinking about your loved one available to you. Taking a break, and into smaller steps that you can do one at ups. Remember you can't care for your and everything that you need to do. As a ensuring your loved one is well cared for a time. • Keep your sense of humor and prac - loved one if you are ill yourself. The first result, you have difficulty concentrating is one of the best ways to reduce stress. • Prioritize, make lists, and establish a tice positive thinking. step in dealing with caregiver stress is to at home or at work. • If you need financial help, don't be daily routine. • Find out about caregiving resources recognize the signs. Then, you can find Changes in eating habits. This results afraid to ask family members to con - • Keep in touch with family and in your community. Your Area Agency ways to deal with it and enlist support or in weight gain or loss, as well as tribute their fair share. friends and make time for yourself. on Aging is a great, free resource. medical help when needed. increased illness. • Say "no" to requests that are drain - • Join a support group for caregivers. • If you work outside the home, con - Insomnia. You may feel tired, but ing and stressful, such as hosting holiday 10 signs of caregiver stress If your loved one has a particular afflic - sider taking a break from your job. cannot sleep. Or, you may not feel tired meals. tion, such as Alzheimer's or dementia, Employees covered under the federal Depression. Symptoms include con - even if your body is tired. You also may • Forgive yourself for your imperfec - look for a support group targeted at that Family and Medical Leave Act may be stant sadness, feelings of hopelessness wake up in the middle of the night or tions. There is no such thing as a "per - disease. able to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid and increased crying. have nightmares and stressful dreams. fect" caregiver. • Make time to be physically active on leave per year to care for relatives. Withdrawal. This can occur if you are Exhaustion. If you frequently wake • Identify what you can and cannot 5 Helpful Caregiver Tips for a Loved One with Dementia BY RYAN SMOLEK cal trials have been sufficiently large and for a brisk walk after Sunday dinners, or memory loss or other cognitive issues in ahead for what the future holds. long enough to test whether DHA sup- invite them to join you the next time your loved one, it is important that they While you are at it, consider taking As our parents and grandparents age, plements or fish can reduce the risk of you go to the gym. visit their doctor. However, it is also the same good care of yourself. As it is normal to begin to notice a decline developing dementia per se." However, important that you do what you can at Benjamin Franklin once said, “An in health, mobility and many other eating a healthy diet can reduce the risk Keep their mind active. home to help them stall any mental ounce of prevention is worth a pound things. However, memory loss, difficul- of developing additional health prob- Just as it is important to exercise the decline. Encourage your parent or of cure” — and nowhere does that hold ty with problem solving, and confusion lems including heart disease, heart body, it is equally important to exercise grandparent to eat healthy and exercise truer than for your health. Caregivers are a few signs that may indicate various attack, stroke, cancer and diabetes, the mind. Research has shown that regularly. Help them learn how to experience high amounts of stress and it types of cognitive impairment. which can be complicated to handle in increasing mental activity can actually decrease and control their stress levels, is extremely important for them to care Only a doctor can determine addition to dementia. slow the progress of Alzheimer’s in the and ensure they have plenty of activities for their mental, emotional and physical whether a loved one's memory prob- early stages. Activities like playing chess, to keep them mentally active. Plan health. lems or confusion is Alzheimer’s or Help them avoid stress. solving a crossword puzzle or reading a something else, and that same doctor It is no secret that stress can cause a book are all great ways to keep your will be the one to prescribe a course of variety of health problems, and loved one’s mind engaged. Find some- action for treatment. There are, howev- Alzheimer’s disease is no exception. The thing that your parent or grandparent er, things that you can do to help your fact is, when a person experiences stress, enjoys, perhaps it is playing music or loved ones stay as sharp and healthy as their body releases cortisol, which can even playing a board game, and then get possible during the onset of Alzheimer’s damage brain cells that control memo- involved with them. or other types of dementia. ry. Help your grandparents find pro- ductive ways to deal with stress, includ- Plan ahead. 5 Tips on Delaying Their Mental ing exercise and meditation. Learning If you are beginning to notice signs of Decline how to relax more completely will help cognitive impairment in your loved regulate cortisol levels and will decrease one, one of the most important things Make sure they are eating right. the chances for stress-induced memory that you can do is start preparing for the Do you remember when your par- loss. (This is important for caregivers future. Talk with your siblings about ents told you to eat your vegetables? For too!) who will care for your parent if they are the sake of their health, now is the time no longer able to live on their own. for you to do the same for them. Get them moving. Begin researching how much care will Encourage your parents to consume a What is the one thing your loved one cost, if a family member will provide healthy diet filled with fruits and vegeta- can do that can cut their chances of care or a professional will be hired, and bles. Additionally, try to replace red developing Alzheimer’s by up to 50 per- explore the options for paying for it. meat, which can be high in harmful sat- cent? Exercise helps. Something as sim- This type of planning will not do any- urated fat, with fish, which contains ple as going for a 30-minute walk or thing to slow the progression of helpful omega-3 oils. A healthy diet can enjoying swimming in the backyard Alzheimer’s, but it will go a long way go a long way toward warding off pool several times a week is enough to toward making the best of an unfortu- Alzheimer’s. In a report released keep the body and the brain in good nate situation. Peace of mind in invalu- September 2015 the Alzheimer’s Drug shape. Ensure that your parents or able. Discovery Foundation states, “No clini- grandparents stay active. Insist on going If you are seeing signs of confusion, Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______October 2016 • 19 abled; and • Get an estimate of your future • Dependent parents age 62 or older. benefits if you are still working; SQuOestioCn: IAL SECURITY QUESTIONS ANDQ uAestiNon: SWERS Even if you are divorced, you still • Get a replacement 1099 or 1042S. Will my son be eligible to When a person who has may qualify for survivors benefits. 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Unranked to start the season, they debuted at #11 after beat - Four weeks into the college football can see, the Big 12 has the lowest winning ing a very overrated Notre Dame team by season and the Big 12 Conference seems percentage of the five power conferences. three points. After losing to Cal, they fell to be in shambles. As of right now, there Surely, they have some work to do, but it is to #22, but I don’t think they should even are three teams ranked in the top 25, possible for a team from the Big 12 to be ranked. Baylor at #13, TCU at #21 and Texas at make a run. The best team in the Big 12 is still #22. Oklahoma is 1-2 and has dropped Baylor could be that team. Oklahoma. Despite being 1-2, they have ARNOLD PALMER: out of the poll, but they were consid - Currently 4-0 and ranked #13, the lost to two really good teams. It’s still their ered the best that the league had to Bears play Iowa State and Kansas conference to lose and I expect them to offer. Granted, their two losses were before playing at #22 Texas, so they blow through the Big 12 and finish the ArnLold Pealmesr, knoswn aos ns inage fouLr tiimesf: 19e61, 1962, to #2 Ohio State and #6 Houston, should be 6-0 before the showdown season at 9-3 overall and 8-1 in confer - "The King" of golf, died 1964, and 1967. He also the Sooners need to win out to with the Longhorns. Sure, Baylor is ence. Not good enough for the playoffs September 25 at the age of played on six Ryder Cup even have a chance to sniff the play - scoring lots of points again, but their but good enough to win the Big 12. 87. He ended his profession - teams. offs, where the top four teams compete for toughest game was Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Texas Tech and al career with 92 champi - One of Palmer's most the National Championship. where they won by 11. However, Baylor Oklahoma State will win their share of onship wins and a delicious recent products (mass-pro - I realize that seven of the ten teams plays on the road at Texas, Oklahoma and Big 12 games and they might even upset beverage to his name, but he duced starting in 2001) is a have winning records thus far, but the West Virginia. It will be an uphill battle. one of the upper teams, but nothing to remained a fixture in the branded use of the beverage combined records of Big 12 teams is 21- TCU is another team that could chal - get excited about. Remember, a team with 13, a winning percentage of 62%. Not bad lenge for the Big 12 crown. Currently at 3- world of golf as a course known as the Arnold Palmer, a 6-6 record is still bowl eligible. but you’d expect a power conference to be 1 in conference play, the Horned Frogs get designer and owner, as well which combines sweet iced Iowa State and Kansas round out the a bit better. The ACC is 38-16, 70%. The Oklahoma at home and that game will as a sponsor of major tour - Arnold Palmer tea with lemonade. conference and these two will battle for Big 10 36-13, 73%, the SEC is 37-19, 66% determine if they are for real or not. the cellar. Right now, that looks like naments. 1929 - 2016 In a recent interview, and the Pac-10 is 29-16, 64%. So, as you West Virginia isn’t ranked but they sit at He was one of golf's most Palmer was asked, if life could Kansas who still seems to be overmatched popular stars and its most important give him a second chance, what shot trailblazer, because he was the first would he have liked to hit again? To the surprise of the interviewer, Palmer, who superstar of the sport's television is known for his missed opportunities age, which began in the 1950s. to win other Major tournaments, A Christian, Palmer's social responded: “None.” impact on behalf of golf was per - Palmer went on to share that haps unrivaled among fellow although he would like to hit again professionals; his humble back - a few critical shots in his pursue to ground and plain-spoken popu - win other Major tournaments, he larity helped change the percep - was very fortunate of having had tion of golf as an elite, upper- that experience in his golf career. class pastime to a more populist Those missed shots provided him sport accessible to middle and with a source of wisdom and expe - working classes. rience that eventually became Palmer won the PGA Tour extremely valuable. He was also Lifetime Achievement Award in very grateful for the great support 1998, and in 1974 was one of the network as he learned from those 13 original inductees into the unfortunate experiences and World Golf Hall of Fame. turned them into learning experi - He built up a wide fan base, ences not only in golf, but also in often referred to as "Arnie's his personal life. Army", and in 1967 he became Palmer was humbled and wise. the first man to reach one mil - He was taking life and golf experi - lion dollars in career earnings on ences as a source of wisdom. He the PGA Tour. By the late 1960s learned from his failed attempts, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player and kept working hard. He kept had both acquired clear ascen - making adjustments, and did not dancy in their rivalry, but Palmer blame himself or others for his won a PGA Tour event every year missed opportunities. His from 1955 to 1971 inclusive, and approach was one of constant in 1971 he enjoyed a revival, win - learning. Every win enhanced his ning four events. confidence; every missed opportu - Palmer won the Vardon nity was a chance to learn some - Trophy for lowest scoring aver - thing new. What other people may find in poetry or art museums, I find in the flight Famous of a good drive.. Arnold Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated. Palmer Concentration comes out of a combination of confidence and hunger. Quotes Success in golf depends less on strength of body than upon strength of mind and character. I've always made a total effort, even when the odds seemed entirely against me. I never quit trying; I never felt that I didn't have a chance to win. The most rewarding things you do in life are often the ones that look like they cannot be done. You must play boldly to win. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______October 2016 • 21 material of countertop can make or break your intended design. 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Opting ovation, and just want to give your for colored cabinets, as opposed to a tops and backsplashes, you can also interior a little pick-me-up, consider stain, helps develop a broader palette achieve a standout look with a high- revamping colors, textures and your for the space and produces an identi - contrast approach. Pair deeply col - home appliances with these simple fiable color scheme. A similar ored counters or backsplashes with tips from Mitsubishi Electric approach can be taken for kitchens more subtly hued cabinets and floor - Cooling & Heating. with islands. Make your island the ing to make a dramatic statement. focal point by opting for a vibrantly Color Is Key colored base or countertop. Blend In Daring patterns and color combos Whether your style is big and bold are gaining favor in homes across the When it comes to your counter - or clean and minimalistic, creating a cohesive look for a space is impor - tant. 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Highland Heights Christian Church Church Guide 6. FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST Sun. 9:30am - Sunday School for all ages 1. The Great I AM Church 1912 SW Gage, Topeka, KS Sun. 10:30am - Worship & Word, Children Breaking Traditions 272-0443 www.fsbctopeka.org Wed. 6:30pm - Children, Youth, Adult Non-Denominational Sunday Services: ~ Nursery care for all services ~ Pastor Cordell Fischer 8:30 AM Traditional Worship 2523 SE Indiana 9:45 AM Bible study--all ages 12. BUCK CREEK COUNTRY CHURCH (785) 861-0422 11 AM Contemporary Worship Meeting at Buck Creek School House www.greatIAMchurch.com 5 mi. east of Perry on Hwy 24, 13th & Phillips Rd. 7. TOPEKA BAPTIST CHURCH Childrens Sunday School - 8:30 a.m. “Finding NEW LIFE in CHRIST” Worship Service - 9:00 a.m. 2. CHRISTIAN CAVALRY Sunday Worship 9:30 & 10:45am, 5pm Contacts: Logan Barnett 785-597-5498, MINISTRIES INT. ~ Sunday School for all ages ~ Scott Bond 423-0406, Jack Snavely 760-3513 Pastor Beaux Bryant 4500 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka 11 c/o Seaman Baptist Church 13. WANAMAKER WOODS NAZARENE 2015 NW Buchanan, Topeka Ks 66608 785-862-0988 Serving Christ - Loving People 785-224-5419 • www.church4bikers.org www.topekabaptist.org 3501 SW Wanamaker Rd • 273-2248 Sun. School 9:30 am Dr. L.D. Holmes, Sr. Pastor Sun. Service 10:45 am 8. WANAMAKER ROAD www.wwnaz.org Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7pm BAPTIST CHURCH Sun. Worship: 9am (Hymns) & 11 am “Being and making disciples of Jesus Christ Children’s Worship 9 & 11 am by the power of the Gospel, to the glory of God” 3. TOPEKA BIBLE CHURCH Sunday School 10 am, all ages 2700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka Sun. Evening Various Children’s Programs 1101 SW Mulvane St., Topeka (785) 272-9323 www. wrbctopeka.com 785-234-5545 6 pm Life Groups; 6:30 pm Teen Service Traditional Sunday Worship 10:30am & 6pm Wed. 6:30 pm Adult & Teen Life Groups Worship: 8:00 - 9:30 & 11am Sunday School 9am • Wed. Prayer 7pm Sunday School & Bible Studies: Wed. 6:30 pm Kids University ~ Nursery care at all services ~ 9:30 & 11am 9. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 17. HIGHLAND HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN Fr. Jaime Zarse, Associate Pastor 21. HARVEST FAMILY FELLOWSHIP www.discovertbc.com CHURCH Meets at 522 SW Polk 310 E 8th St (E. US 56 Hwy) 15. OAKLAND UNITED METHODIST Overbrook, KS; 785-665-7117 Sunday Services: 8:30 and 10:00 AM 19. SEAMAN COMMUNITY CHURCH 785-220-5418 CHURCH 785-379-5642 Independent Christ-Centered Bible Church Pastor Rey Rodriguez 4. NORTHLAND CHRISTIAN Elvin Dillard, Senior Pastor 801 NE Chester, Topeka, KS 66616 CHURCH Sunday School 9 am; Worship 10 am Jars of Clay Children's Center now open 2036 NW Taylor, Topeka, KS Sun. Worship 10 am 235-1010 • [email protected] Taking registrations: 785-379-9098 www.topekaharvest.vpweb.com 3102 NW opeka Blvd., Topeka www.gccinoverbrook.com Shawn O'Trimble, Pastor 354-8777 • www.seamanchurch.com 286-1204 [email protected] 2930 SE Tecumseh Road Adult Sunday School - Sun. 9:30am Sunday School 9:15am, Worship 10:30am Tecumseh, Kansas 66542 22. NEW CITY LIFE CHURCH Wed. 6:15 pm: Children/Youth/ Children's worship time 10:30am Sunday Worship: 10:30am 5221 SW West Drive Adult programs 10. LORD’S HOUSE CHURCH Hear us on WREN Radio Sun. 10-11am 18. CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC Children's Sunday School: 10:30am 300 SW Roosevelt, Topeka KS 66606 Topeka, Kansas 66606 Worship Sun. 8:00, 9:30 & 11am Like us on Facebook! CHURCH Youth group 1st & 3rd Sundays 4-6pm Sunday Services - 10:00 am www.northlandcctopeka.org Pastor Marilyn Hahn McGinnis All are welcome - Come and see us! 10 a.m. Sunday (Non-traditional Service) Voted 2015 Best Church in Topeka! Pastor Kathy Crofford See “About Us” at our website 16. HOUSE OF THE LORD CHURCH 5973 SW 25th St. 20. HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH 23.EAST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 5. FAIRLAWN CHURCH OF THE www.kawriverkeruv.com A Spirit-filled, Word-centered church Topeka, KS 66614 ● 273-0710 1937 NE Madison St, 4425 S.E. 29th St., 379-9933. NAZARENE Questions? [email protected] 2531 SE Wittenberg Rd., Topeka Reconciliation: Sat 3-4pm Topeka, KS 66616 • 785-506-4594 Sunday Worship 10:45am & 6:00pm 730 SW Fairlawn Rd., Topeka, KS Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm Weekend Masses: Sat 4:30pm Pastor Dale Stockburger AWANA Sunday at 5:45 p.m. (785) 272-6322 • www.FairlawnNaz.org 11. COMMUNITY CHURCH Wed. Prayer & Praise 7pm Sunday 7:30, 9, 11am, 6pm Sunday Worship: 10 am and 6pm See our website for info on our www.ctktopeka.org Sunday Worship: 10:40 am 1819 SW 21st St., Topeka 785-266-LOVE (5683) Junior Church for kids: Sun 10am Student Ministries & Kid City 233-3537 www.CommunityChurchKS.com Fr. Mitchel Zimmerman, Pastor Adult, Youth & Children’s Sun. School 9:15 J. Michael Borjon, Pastor Wed. Evening Worship: 7pm www.esbcks.org

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• Live entertainment including Urban Safari - Bring lawn chairs for comfort. • 5K Freakish Fun Run/Walk starts at 3 p.m. (for more details visit fiercelifewellness.com) • Costume Contest for kids and adults • Lazer Tag • Pumpkin Carving Contest • Trick or Treating (12 and under) • Street Vendors • Carnival Kids Activities

North Topeka offers a variety of activities The North Topeka area has many activ - North Topeka hosts First Friday like no ities and events going on in the coming other place in Topeka! Topeka Arts month. Here are a few more shceduled District has become an attraction to Art events: Lovers and History Buffs alike with beau - tiful scenes of art and history. The restau - NOTO MARKET ON FIRST FRI - rants, locally owned shops, art galleries DAYS – NOTO arts district. Enjoy arts, and studios have become a favorite art antiques, fine crafts, and flea market walk destination. items. Don’t forget the First Friday Art Two blocks of historic buildings are Walk, a monthly event where the NOTO bubbling with artists, arts, crafts and cre - arts district enables visitors to enjoy arts, ative items to keep you entertained and antiques, fine crafts, and flea market wanting to bring a piece of the NOTO items. Entertainment is also available at Arts District home with you. 35% OFF Burgers! many of the venues. SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB – Meets every Tue., 6:30am, Sunrise Optimist Complex, 720 NW 50th St. For info: Gary, 246-1291. MOTHER TERESA’S FARMERS MARKET - Saturdays 8:30-11:30am, Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church 2014 NW 46th St. SENIOR FIT & FUN PROGRAM - every Mon., Wed., & Fri., 1:30pm, Rolling Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW Hiawatha Place (US Hwy 75 & NW 46th St.) 785286-060 or [email protected] HARVEST HOMECOMING - Oct. 15, 5:30pm, Family Life Church of the Nazarene, 1211 NW 46th St. Featuring The Wrights, Dusty Workman and 4 His Love. $5 suggested donation. Food & con - cessions available. DIA DE LOS MUERTOS STREET FAIR - Oct. 8, 12-5pm. NOTO Arts District. TOPEKA NORTH OUTREACH FALL FESTIVAL - Oct. 1, Seaman Community Church, 2036 N.W. Taylor. Breakfast 7:30-10am, Lunch 11am-2pm. Silent Auction Baskets & more.

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Check out these Special Events for October! Many more community events listed in our EVENT CALENDAR inside, beginning on page 13! To be included, email your events to [email protected]

PASTOR’S Appreciation Luncheon October 13 11:30-1pm Great Overland Station

C5Alive presents a Christian Leadership Luncheon also featuring an overview of the HOPE Mentoring Program, a Faith Based Community Initiative which seeks to empower needy families & minorities.

All pastors are invited to attend at no charge. They will also recieve gift bags of items donated by C5 member organizations. Oct. 20, 7 p.m. Light of the World Christian Center Please invite/bring your 3301 Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS pastor! Public is invited. Cost $15. C5 members: $10 General admission $25; Gold circle $35 To purchase tickets visit Please RSVP to www.shofarconcerts.com [email protected] or 785-640-6399 For info: (785) 271-1010 or (417) 553-3471