Topeka EDITION includes Lawrence, Manhattan, Emporia & Holton FREE! ‘RISEN’ NE! The Area’s Most Complete Event Guide AKE O Bible-based T detective story that will move you. Review PAGE 16 GRANDEUR PAGE 13 CELEBRATING FAITH, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY IN NORTHEAST KANSAS facebook/metrovoicenews Now in our 10th year! VISIT US AT or metrovoicenews.com VOLUME 10 • NUMBER 7 March 2016 TO ADVERTISE, CONTRIBUTE, SUBSCRIBE OR RECEIVE BULK COPIES, CALL 785-235-3340 OR EMAIL [email protected] NEW RESIDENT Local Woman Was XXXXX church guide Romper Room Host the by Carolyn Cogswell From 1953 to 1994, Romper Room, a television series for children five and under, aired in the United States. If House of the Lord Church you're old enough, you may remem - ber watching the show as a young day child. But for Ann Marie Lee of Topeka, Romper Room was a way of See inside life from her earliest childhood. ! “This was my life every day,” Ann back cover Marie said. “I was used to going to the studio every day. I would sit on the Black Robe god camera and watch my mom do her Regiment Summit magic.” enlightens area died pastors, leaders BY CLINT DECKER The day God died. The statement The Black Robed Regiment was the itself sounds odd. How could He die? name that the British placed on coura - geous American clergy during the God’s immortal, right? Yet, when we Founding Era (a backhanded reference speak of the annual Easter celebration to the black robes they wore). The we are talking about remembering His British blamed the Black Regiment for death. American Independence. Jesus was considered by many of His The modern-day followers to be the God of heaven and Black Robe Regiment, earth in human flesh. Then He died a founded by David scandalous, torturous death. No doubt Miss Fran and Ann Marie with the Barton, along with it left His followers perplexed. How ‘Magic Mirror.’ Kansas-based Culture could someone who claimed to be God Shield Network, pre - and did all sorts of miracles to verify it Romper Room was franchised and Barton sented a Black Robe literally die before their very eyes? syndicated so local stations could pro - duce the program using the same Regiment Summit in n Please see DECKER page 6 Topeka on February script with local children. Ann Marie's 12th at Capitol Plaza mother, Fran Lee, now of Topeka, was and Convention Center Miss Fran on Romper Room for 13 that was attended by years on KAKE-TV in Wichita. over 500 people. Each morning the Romper Room Gage Park preps for Fun Fest hostesses throughout the nation Brownback Rev. Mark Gonzales, Preparations are well under way Executive Director of for the third annual Topeka Easter opened the program with a greeting the National Black Robe Regiment, Parade & Family Fun Fest, and and the Pledge of Allegiance for the addressed the crowd and remarked "In organizers say requests for participa - stateside broadcasts. (The program 1962 Prayer was taken out of the tion and information are coming in was also aired internationally.) The schools. In 1963 the Bible was taken out at a much faster pace than last year. greeting and the pledge were followed of the schools. In 1973 abortion They say the interest in being by 30 or 60 minutes of children's pro - became legal in all 50 states." involved in the parade and having a gramming consisting of lessons and "Where was the church when these vendor booth has skyrocketed. songs about a variety of useful social things were happening?" Several thousand people are expect - skills (such as saying “Thank you”). "Where were you?" ed to make their way to Gage Park Before each lesson, the hostess or "We need to represent God in the the day of the event, as dozens of the teacher would say, “Mr. Music, ballot box just like we represent him in churches, businesses and non-profit please,” to start the background music. other areas of our lives," Gonzales stat - groups take part in the parade and Prayer was offered on the program ed. "America has fallen asleep!" vendor fair. “until it was outlawed,” Miss Fran said. n Please see BLACK ROBE page 3 n Please see EASTER FUN FEST page 4 n Please see ROMPER ROOM page23 by J.C. Derrick

2 • March 2016 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Life Lessons From a Little One KANSANS RALLY FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM stand the depth of IDENTITY His love. Statehouse In order to be by Jessica S. Hosman bold to share, rally is called Today, my son wants to be a police - however, we must man. Last month, he wanted to be a rail - first know that largest ever road worker. Next month, he may want to love for ourselves. Jessica Hosman be an astronaut. I’ve told him that he can God doesn’t live in building; when we ask Jesus to take over An estimated 1500 to 2000 people be whatever he chooses to be in life but to our lives, He lives within us. That’s a big rallied for religious freedom at the always remember the primary reason he deal! But it can also be difficult to com - Kansas Statehouse Wednesday, was birthed into this world… to love prehend – kind-of like His love which is February 17th, arguing that the govern - Jesus and tell others of His love no matter greater than any realm of ment should not force them to provide the job he picks. our comprehension. He goods or services that violate their A new student began attending his preschool just doesn’t just love us, He beliefs. recently. The child was a bit knows every intrinsic detail People gathered on the second floor younger than him so he had of our being – and still loves to hear speeches at the event, while a trouble understanding her us! Understanding that kind Kansas House committee heard from speech. When he thought no of love which supersedes Washington state florist Barronnelle one was watching, he went any other is life changing Stutzman, who was sued for refusing to up to the girl and asked if she and gives us hope to go on provide flowers for a same-sex wed - knew about Jesus. He said when we’re feeling our ding. As the crowd swelled, the third worst. From left, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, Bishop Edward Weisenburger of the that he wasn’t sure if she did floor rotunda filled up as folks looked How many people are Diocese of Salina, Bishop Carl Kemme of the Diocese of Wichita, and Governor or not because he couldn’t down over the railing. Others looked understand her, so he did his void of that hope today? down from alcoves on the fourth and Sam Brownback listen to the speakers at the Rally for Religious Freedom at best to tell her about Him. More than we could count! fifth floors. Some even looked upward the capitol building in Topeka, Kansas. Photo by Lori Wood Habiger/The Leaven He told the story matter-of-factly, as if But if we can receive it for ourselves, we and listened from the first floor below. it had been nothing extraordinary. What then hold a key that can bring life into the "We had 1,000 buttons to pass out. federal government has infringed on Brownback remarked. “It’s fantastic!." he didn’t realize was that his small act of hearts of others. That key is Jesus Christ. I They were all gone 20 minutes before religious freedom by threatening to “We’ll fight for our religious liberty evangelism challenged this momma promise you, He is real and He is alive. the event started, and the crowd grew remove accreditation for faith-based — and you’re showing that today,” greatly, causing me to examine my own He’s here for you and He beckons you to substantially after that point," said schools that oppose same-sex mar - Brownback told the crowd life and just how willing (or not) I am to not only embrace His love but also the Michael Schuttloffel, Executive riage. “Religious liberty is at the heart of share of Christ’s love with new people boldness to share of it to a hopeless and Director of the Kansas Catholic Governor Sam Brownback encour - who we are as Kansans and as who come across my path. If I really dying world that is yet to know. Conference. aged the audience to stand firm and Americans,” he said. “Religious liberty believed that I was birthed into the world Will you follow the faith of a five-year- Some attendees wore T-shirts pro - fight for their right to freely assemble is a natural right for everyone.” for the same reason as he, would I not be old and be a light to others, even if you’re claiming “I Support Religious Freedom and freely express religious beliefs in Other speakers included Hernan bolder in sharing my faith? not sure they fully understand? The little and I Vote.” the public arena. Castano (one of the “Houston Five” My son is not the only one that God girl my son spoke to may not have com - Ryan Anderson, of the Heritage “I have never seen a bigger rally in pastors whose sermons were subpoe - has birthed into this world for purpose. If prehended everything he tried to share, Foundation, told the crowd that the the Statehouse than this one,” naed), Jeanne Mancini (President of you are reading this, you are here on this but that didn’t stop him. He created the the March for Life), and Everett Piper earth for a reason. If you are a Christian, opportunity to share his faith and I pray (President of Oklahoma Wesleyan you weren’t born to solely go to church on every one of us would begin to do the University and litigant in lawsuit Sundays and make that the crux of your same. Sure it’s intimidating to step out - against HHS Mandate). faith; you are called to step outside of side of our comfort zones but, I guarantee The event was sponsored by the your comfort zone and proclaim the when we do, extraordinary encounters Kansas Catholic Conference; Faith, Name of Christ to those yet to under - will await. Family and Freedom Alliance of Kansas; Family Policy Alliance of Kansas; and Concerned Women for America. 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Brownback at luncheon They have begun packing in stickers "Thank you for the Biblical Scriptures adorned with Bible verses in bags of their and doing what God has asked in Mark Governor Sam Brownback will port and net - food. 16:15: And he said unto them, 'Go you be the featured speaker at the C5- working group Many people are fine with the spiritual into all the world, and preach the gospel to Alive “POWER” Luncheon March for Christian stickers, and even appreciate them, as every creature.'" 10, from 11:30 am to 1 pm, at the businesses, Governor's Row House, 811 SW churches, pas - Buchannan. A special meal will be tors and non- whichever worldview you have. catered in by Aboud's Catering. profit organiza - BLACK ROBE The audience also heard from Please know we appreciate you! The luncheon is sponsored by tions in the continued from page 1 Governor Sam Brownback, Donna "Thank you Raymore Sonic for sharing Capital City Christian Chamber of Topeka area. Brownback Lippoldt, founder of Culture Shield; and hope." Commerce (C5). The group promotes excellence in He ticked off a list of other items to Congressman Bob McEwen. It seems most customers are supportive products and services, Christian illustrate his point: the strike-down of the "We are living in a day and age in which of the move, but Sonic says it is also work - values and ideals, as well as unifi - Defense of Marriage Act, cheerleaders we cannot afford to sit back and simply ing to not offend anyone if they do not cation and cooperation within the being banned from using scripture on ignore what is going on politically," said want a sticker on their bag. Christian community. In addition banners, no prayer at graduation, and a Lippoldt. "The very existence of our However, some have taken to Facebook to monthly luncheons, C5 holds track team being disqualified for raising a nation depends on Christians engaging in finger towards heaven, among others. to complain. periodic vendor fairs and other the process. If not, we can expect a contin - "Please do not plaster religious dogma He then related how his organization ual undermining of our values." The cost is $10 for C5 members events. The largest major event helped mobilize churches in Houston to on every customer's bag. If someone and first-time guests who RSVP, sponsored by C5 is the Topeka "We cannot allow 1-2% of our culture wants passages from a mythological text fight the subpoenas of pastor's sermons. to destroy our religious freedom, dictate and $12 at the door; Easter Parade and Family Fun Fair, Against all odds they got with their food, let them ask for it." Non-members and other guests held in Gage Park on the day our children’s curricu - In response to the customer who didn’t organized and they won pay $15. C5 luncheons are open to before Easter. lum, and discourage us want the sticker, Sonic posted the follow - that battle. Likewise, he “We can't grow the public and everyone is wel - In November, the C5 Christian to the point that we ing reply: went to San Antonio and come to attend, organizers said. Business Expo & Luncheon will be weary.” give up," said Lipholdt. “You have my apologies. All you need to mobilized churches RSVPs and inquiries can be sent to held on the 14th from 6 am to 2 "For the sake of our do is ask that it not be on your bag. We against a city council that Sam Brownback [email protected]. pm at the Downtown Ramada, in children we must pur - have other stickers. I would only put it on wanted to allow men in sue truth and integrity. the people that ask for its bags, but the The Capital City Christian conjunction with the YMCA women's restrooms, among other things. We cannot accept Biblical Illiteracy. We number of people that want it far out - Chamber of Commerce (C5) Prayer Breakfast the same morn - Once again, against all odds, they won that must learn our true American history.” number the people who do not.” sponsors a Luncheon every ing. battle and even elected a new Christian Brownback remarked "Why are we One woman was unhappy with the month, which are held at different C5 members may sponsor mayor. even fighting about the right to life? That's Bible verses, according to a transcript pro - locations around the city. Next luncheons and other events as a "When churches engage, we win!" he basic in my mind." vided by NBC: month it will be held at The Peak way to promote their organiza - exclaimed. He then encouraged the crowd to get “Third time in two weeks I’ve gotten a at First Southern Baptist Church tions. For more information go to David Barton, founder of WallBuilders, organized. Bible verse sticker but NOT gotten part of on April 14th, and will feature The www.C5Alive.org; C5 can also be also addressed the crowd and gave a histo - "We can't grow weary," he said. my family’s order from Sonic off 58th in Wrights. found on Facebook: www.face - ry lesson of how we got to where we are in The purpose of the summit was to Raymore. Thanks for the sermon, where C5 was formed in 2009 as a sup - book.com/C5Alive. America today. He noted that nations can - empower pastors and leaders for social are my cheese sticks.” not be judged in the next world, and there - and cultural transformation, and to be Sonic spokesman Jason Acock said that fore God judges nations in the present, equipped to make a difference in 2016. franchise locations are given leeway to put and how God many times used weather to They learned how to influence people, their personal stamp on things: judge in the Bible, and may still do so frame a discussion to open eyes to truth “We don’t have a policy backing this. It’s today. on race relations, economics, and prayer. the decision by the franchisee that owns Barton noted that in the book of Ezra, Civic Action Team Training was offered and operates that specific drive-in,” he the people of God are admonished to after a complimentary lunch. Mark said. appoint judges who know the laws of Gonzales taught about the nuts and bolts The Missouri location will continue to God. In presidential elections, he said, we of organizing Civic Impact Teams in use the Bible verse stickers, but has run out should ask which candidate will appoint churches, with the hope that more pastors recently due to the large number of people the best judges. and leaders will be motivated to run for asking for them. There are only two worldviews, Barton office. Management has stated, however, that said: Either God sets the standards, or For more information go to the website employees do have the option to use alter - Man does. All policy then stems from nationalblackroberegiment.com. native stickers if they so choose. news briefs Statement from the Black Robe Regiment website: The Black Robe Regiment is a the church and God himself has been Human trafficking victims resource and networking entity where under assault, marginalized, and dimin - church leaders and laypeople can net - ished by the progressives and secularists. call national hotline in work and educate themselves as to our The false wall of separation of church record numbers biblical responsibility to stand up for our and state has been constructed in such a (WNS)--Human trafficking victims are Lord and Savior and to protect the free - manner that most are unaware of its lim - reaching out for help in record numbers, doms and liberties granted to a moral ited boundaries. The church and the according to an advocacy group that people in the divinely inspired US body of Christ has been attacked on all operates a national 911 text and phone Constitution. The Regiment had its his - fronts and challenged by the progressive call center. More than 1,600 survivors of torical beginnings during the courts and groups such as the ACLU human trafficking reached out for help in Revolutionary War when Pastors from while we have sat idle in consent. 2015—a 24 percent increase over 2014, across the colonies arose and lead their The time has come that we must now according to the annual report released congregations into the battle for free - arise and awaken to the danger of this by Polaris. The organization’s hotline dom. Unlike today, the church during hyper-progressive agenda that so perme - also takes calls from concerned friends, this time served as the center-point for ates every aspect of our political, legal, family, and bystanders who witness a political debate and discussion on the and educational systems. It is time now suspected human trafficking event. relevant news of the day. to educate ourselves and push back “From the domestic servant forced to Today's church leaders have all but lost against the erosion of our freedoms and work for little pay who required emer - that concept of leading their congrega - liberties and restore the constitutional gency shelter to the young girl made to tions in a Godly manner in all aspects of authority back to all aspects of our gov - sell sex online against her will who texted their worldly existence and are afraid to ernance. It will take the leaders of our us for crisis support, survivors of human speak out against the progressive agenda churches to shepherd their flocks as did trafficking are reaching out to the that has dominated our political system their predecessors during our first fight national hotline more than ever,” said for the past century. Through this time for liberty. Polaris CEO Bradley Myles.. 4 • March 2016 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice EASTER FUN FEST Sacrifice continued from page 1 The expansion this year of the fun fair into the zoo, and the inclusion of enter - by John Potter | Military Chaplain tainment at the Amphitheatre, along with I met a soldier last week. He just ers could benefit. He endured hardship the presence of food trucks, has vastly moved to Kansas after a three-year tour so that others could find comfort and increased the public awareness and word- in Germany; Wiesbaden, to be specific. peace. He was willing to die so that oth - of-mouth about the event. The food My mind immediately filled with ers could live. questions to ask about his time in It is inspiring when a soldier is will - Germany. You know, the typical ques - ing to sacrifice for his countrymen; it is “Food trucks are tions that we all ask. What did you like overwhelming when we consider the a new addition about the town, the people, the food, deep love of Christ. Jesus willingly went the sights, and the weather? After a lit - to the cross, suffered incredible pain, this year.” tle thought, I asked my first question. and died for our benefit. He bled and Amphitheatre. Vendor booths inside the Live performers will be on hand all day, “Wow. Three died so that all of trucks will be situated near Westlake zoo will have an Oz theme, complete with including musical acts, dance troupes, years in Germany. mankind could Shelter and the Amphitheatre. The area a yellow brick road, and each booth activ - praise bands, fitness & gymnastics What did you live. around Westlake and the Amphitheatre ity will be tagged to an animal in the zoo. demonstrations, a magician, a yo-yo artist enjoy the most?” The obedience, will also be part of the fun fair this year. These activities will also help raise aware - and more, performing in the Gage Park His response action, and ulti - New activities planned for this year ness for the American Heart Association. Amphitheatre, as well as at the bandshell was a telling reality mate sacrifice of include bubble soccer, mobile laser tag and Many of the floats in last year's parade near Big Gage Shelter. that often goes Christ showed just an archery course. The Easter Egg Hunt had a definite Easter flavor, featuring The event is coordinated by the Capital untold. how valuable we has been enlarged and will include even crosses, empty tombs and Biblical charac - City Christian Chamber of Commerce “I didn’t spend are to him. more eggs this year. The fun fair (C5). Major sponsors of the event three years in Through his obedi - will once again include many free include American Heart Germany. My unit went to Afghanistan ence, we see a caring God. Through his kid's activities, and inflatables will Association, St. Francis Health, the first year. I was in Germany with the actions, we find the depth of his love. be part of the fun this year as well. NuSound Hearing Center, Shawnee family the second year. And the third Through his sacrifice, Jesus said that we This year's event will take place Co. Parks & Rec., Rasmussen year, I went back to Afghanistan. It are worth dying for, despite all of our on Saturday, March 26th. The College, WIBW-TV, Metro Voice, sounds funny, but I’ve seen more of imperfections, wrongs, and mistakes. Easter Parade itself will start at 9:30 Topeka Health & Wellness Kandahar Providence over the last Romans 5:8 says, “… while we were still a.m., while the Fun Fair will take Magazine, Integrity Insurance, three years than my duty station in sinners, Christ died for us.” place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Reser's and Peggy's Tax & Germany.” Christ did not see us as a lost cause. Staging for the parade will start at 9 Accounting. Other sponsors I admired the sacrifice that he made. He saw us as individuals worth dying a.m. in the pool parking lot. The include many churches, businesses, His three-year assignment yielded two for and became our sacrifice. May we Parade will move around inside non-profits and individuals. years in a combat zone and one year continue to see the perfect love that Gage Park, and signs will mark the For more information, email ters, fulfilling the purpose of reminding [email protected] or call 785-640-6399. with his wife and kids. He had surren - sent our Savior to the cross on our route so that people can determine the best viewing spots. observers of the true meaning of the hol - Updated details about the 2016 event can dered something valuable so that oth - behalf. The Fun Fair will once again be in and iday. Others featured more of a fun-lov - be found at www.C5Alive.org, around Big Gage Shelter, but has expand - ing, lighthearted theme, including classic TopekaEasterParade.com or on Facebook ed inside the Topeka Zoo as well, and into cars, boats, big trucks and other types of at "Topeka's Third Annual Easter Parade the area around Westlake Shelter and the motorized and walking entries. & Family Fun Fest." xxxxxxxx Women Empoowerment news briefs attacks, an official with the Borno State Emergency Management Agency told to sponsor 2016 Passion Boko Haram kills dozens reporters. Health and rescue officials said more to Purpose Brunch (WNS)--Two female suicides bombers than 70 people who survived the attack are Women Empowerment celebrates six blew themselves up in a refugee camp in receiving medical treatment for their injuries. years of service with its second Passion to Dikwa, Nigeria on Feb. 9, killing at least 56 Lack of or poor cell phone service delayed Purpose Brunch featuring author people. The camp is northeast of Maiduguri, news of the attack until the following day. LaShonda Jackson and Christyn Breathett Boko Haram’s birthplace. The camp served as home to some 50,000 as guest speakers. In the aftermath of the explosions, offi - The brunch speakers will also be on people displaced by the six-year insurgency cials arrested a third female bomber, who hand at a Meet and Greet at The that has left 2.5 million people homeless gave information about other planned Merchant, 913 S. Kansas Avenue, the night before on March 4th during First Friday Art Walk, from 5 pm to 8 pm, for net - working and complimentary appetizers. The brunch was founded by Author LA logan in Little Rock, Arkansas. She asked the question, “Can you imagine how much we could shift the dynamics around us if we just band together for positive growth?” Her view was that our desire should be to empower one another to first recognize the gift within and utilize to its full poten - tial; that if we all practice this act of love and kindness, nothing will be able to stop COUNSELING us from moving forward. This brunch is designed to provide each YOU CAN TRUST of us with information and a networking Areas of expertise: opportunity that will help us move • Marriage & Relationships together "From Passion to Purpose." Tickets ($35) can be purchased online • Depression • Addictions or by calling 785-383-7084. 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America for Jesus? Is that really the best GREG solution, or is a revitalization of the STIER current churches the best solution? MANAGING EDITOR Founder, My answer is a resounding "YES!" President of YES we need more churches plant - Lee Dare 2 Share ed and YES we need to revitalize the Hartman current ones. [email protected] When I was a 23-year-old part-time youth leader at a church in Arvada, my opinion Colorado, I wanted to revitalize the ASSISTANT EDITORS congregation when it came to evangel - Nick Hartman, Dwight Widaman ism and outreach. This very traditional Right now, there are over 300,000 church was solid theologically, but not ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS Protestant churches in America. Just do growing steadily due to disciples being the division (300,000 divided by 50 made and multiplied. Lee Hartman states) and that's an average of 6,000 I'll never forget presenting an 11- 640-6399; [email protected] churches per state. Wow! That's a lot of page document called "Operation prayer, tons of mistakes and sheer per - plant new ones until we reach every - churches! Arvada" to the senior pastor and asking severance, we were blessed to plant a one. Mike Siebert 215-9503 Think about it this way: There are him to consider it. In those pages were church that grew deep and wide in If you are in an established church, [email protected] 12,000(ish) Starbucks and well over ideas for infusing relational evangelism some powerful ways. work with all your heart to get the peo - 300,000 churches! So into the lifeblood of Today, Grace Church is a thriving ple there making and multiplying disci - Lindsay Weissbeck 213-2965 Starbucks can satu - the church. He said, congregation with over 60 percent of ples. Start with those who are willing rate the United States “It still takes "Let me pray about the 3,000 or so who go there having and build from there. Pray for your NEWS & FEATURES with caffeinated 100 church it" (which is a pas - come to Jesus as a result of this church's church. Challenge your church. Equip Jessica Hosman, Scott Perkins, Fred drinks, but almost 30 tor's way of buying focused outreach efforts. What about your church. Hollomon, Carolyn Cogswell, Cristina times more churches attendees, a time so that he can the other church I was involved in? The If you feel led to plant a church, Fischer, John Potter, Jenny Odermatt, can't saturate the think of a nice way new pastor and youth pastor are work - determine to build one that grows pri - Talitha Martin, Rob Mooney, Katherine pastor and United States with to say "no" to your Runquist, Phil Boatwright, Marie Asner, ing hard to revitalize it so that it can be marily through intercessory prayer, Kharissa Forte, Alan Goforth, Leilani the Living Water. $100,000 a year idea). 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Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______March 2016 • 7 Young people and the lure of socialism As one presidential candidate makes socialism cool, society risks being torn apart world, if they thought it was possible. for their efforts, or those efforts would not Who would not want to live in a world continue. THOMAS where college was free, along with many And of course someone has to produce SOWELL other things, and where government pro - food, clothing and shelter for all the stu - Economist, tected us from the shocks of life and guar - dents in this one course, as well as books, social theorist, anteed our happiness? It would be computers and other requirements or political philoso - Disneyland for adults! amenities. pher, and author Free college of course has an appeal to Add up all these costs -- and multiply the young, especially those who have by a hundred or so -- and you have a never studied economics. But college can - rough idea of what going to college costs. view point not possibly be free. It Whether these would not be free “Socialism is in costs are paid by using Many people of mature years are even if there was no fact a wonderful money in a capitalist amazed at how many young people have such thing as money. economy or by some voted for Senator Bernie Sanders, and are Consider the vision -- a world other mechanism in a Socialism is coming under scrutiny as the media, including cartoonists, focus on the Sanders campaign. enthusiastic about the socialism he costs of just one pro - of the imagina - feudal economy, a preaches. fessor teaching just socialist economy, or A market economy is one in which acquiring any economically meaningful Many of those older people have lived one course. He or she tion far better whatever, there are whomever makes a decision is the one skills. long enough to have seen socialism fail, has probably spent than any place heavy costs to pay. who pays for that decision. It forces people More fundamentally, making all sorts time and again, in countries around the more than 20 years Moreover, under to be sure that what they want to do is of other things "free" means more of those world. Venezuela, with all its rich oil being educated, from anywhere in the any economic system, really worth what it is going to cost. things being wasted as well. Even worse, it resources, is currently on the verge of eco - kindergarten to the real world, at any those costs are either Even the existing subsidies of college means putting more and more of the deci - nomic collapse, after its heady fling with Ph.D., before ending going to be paid or have led many people to go to college who sions that shape our lives into the hands of socialism. up standing in front time over the there are not going to have very little interest in, or benefit from, politicians and bureaucrats who control But, most of the young have missed all of a class and trying to thousands of be any colleges. going to college, except for enjoying the the purse strings. that, and their dumbed-down education convey some of the Money is just an social scene while postponing adult Worst of all, government giveaways is far more likely to present the inspiring knowledge picked up years of recorded artificial device for responsibilities for a few years. polarize society into segments, each rhetoric of socialism than to present its in all those years. That history.” getting real things Whether judging by test results, by trying to get what it wants at some - dismal track record. means being fed, done. number of hours per week devoted to body else's expense, creating mutual Socialism is in fact a wonderful vision clothed and housed all those years, along Those young people who understand studying or by on-campus interviews, it is bitterness that can tear a society apart. -- a world of the imagination far better with other expenses. this, whether clearly or vaguely, are not clear that today's college students learn a Some seem to blithely assume that "the than any place anywhere in the real world, All the people who grew the food, likely to be deterred from wanting social - lot less than college students once did. rich" can be taxed to pay for what they at any time over the thousands of years of manufactured the clothing and built the ism. Because what they really want is for If college becomes "free," even more want -- as if "the rich" don't see what is recorded history. Even many conservatives housing used by this one professor, for at somebody else to pay for their decision to people can attend college without bother - coming and take their wealth else - would probably prefer to live in such a least two decades, had to be compensated go to college. ing to become educated and without where.

dreams, so they don’t even try. go, sell what you possess and give to Many believe that they are not the poor and you will have treasure in What are you good enough, holy enough or close Heaven; come and follow me” Kansas sees record new enough to God to experience his (Matthew 19:21). As we read on, we waiting for? magnificent plan for their lives. But I learn that the man sorrowfully walked business filings in 2015 wonder how good Peter was when he away from Jesus, because he could not Kansas saw a record setting 17,298 new ulatory climate that helps us attract and DR. DAN walked on water. How holy were the bear to give up his wealth. business filings in 2015. That's the 5th retain businesses in Kansas. first disciples when they were com - If we are going to discover our record-setting year in a row. Does this Our small business reforms are work - ERICKSON missioned to change history? They God-given potential and destiny, we mean Gov. Sam Brownback's policies are ing. Kansas has seen a record number of Chief Servant were ordinary just like us (if you don’t must first leave every competing loy - working? new business formations, in spite of the Leader of the believe me, read the New Testament), alty. We must be rid of anything or The Governor certainly thinks so. In an fact that American startup businesses have People Matter but they chose to give their lives to any relationship that comes between op-ed submitted to the KC Star, he said: declined by one-third since the Great Ministries something extraordinary. us and God’s plan and purpose for The Kansas economy is strong, and it is Recession. Small businesses employ 70 So how do we start this journey to our lives. When I reveal this crucial growing. Yet, the deluge of negative media percent of Kansans. Taxing small business my opinion reach our potential and destiny? first step, most people simply walk coverage seems determined to tell a differ - is not the answer to growing the Kansas Scripture tells a story about a away with their heads bowed and I ent story. Critics of my administration economy. never hear from them. have spent years publishing stories nearly Earnings for hard-working Kansans are If you had unlimited resources and My only conclusion is that the cost every day in attempts to undermine the not only growing, they are accelerating. In complete freedom to fail, what would is too great. Yet reality is that we can - success of conservative principles at the the second quarter of 2014, private earn - you attempt with your life? Would not experience God’s best for our lives state level. Attacks often focus on reforms ings grew at a 1.1 percent annual rate. This you live the life you are now living? without the willingness to set aside to our small business tax policy. Former growth rate has increased every quarter What would you change? What the things that are odds with his val - Gov. Robert B. Docking use to call these since then, now growing at a 6.7 percent sorts of critics the “high tax boys.” annual rate in the second quarter of 2015. would your life become and what ues. As Jesus informs us in the gospel The facts are clear. The Kansas econo - Nevertheless, the Kansas economy is would you do with it? I have coached of Mark: “If anyone would come after hundreds of individuals and couples my is far better off than it was before, and not without its challenges. Agriculture, me, he must deny himself and take up the recent changes in Kansas income tax aviation and the oil and gas industry are and I have come to the conclusion his cross and follow me. For whoever that the average adult is not making a policy deserve substantial credit. struggling in Kansas and around the wants to save his life will lose it, but A record number of Kansans are work - country. But these struggles only under - life at all; they are simply making a liv - whoever loses his life for me and for ing. They do not know where they are ing today, more than ever before. Since line just how strong Kansas’ economic the gospel will save it" (Mark 8:34- 2013, Kansas has seen 11 straight quarters growth has been over the last few years. going; let alone how they are going to 35). get there. of job growth in the private sector. In nine There is more work to be done, but the What are you waiting for? Lose of these quarters, job growth outpaced answer is not higher taxes and more regu - What is the life you want to live? your life for Christ’s sake and you will Kansas’ 20-year average. lation. How would you live it and what is find life to the fullest – abundantly Thanks to this strong job growth, Kansas More Kansans have jobs today, they are keeping you from attaining it? more than we can ask or think. Then has its lowest unemployment rate in 15 years earning more, they are keeping more of Those are the million-dollar ques - wealthy young man who came to imagine the possibilities! sitting at 3.9 percent. Kansas is one of the few their income in their own pockets and tions. I wish I had a dollar for every Jesus and asked what he must do to –Dr. Dan Erickson is the chief ser - states in the nation that is very close to full they are escaping the bonds of poverty. time I have met with people, asked have eternal life. Christ responded vant leader of People Matter employment. This means that Kansans The national progressive movement them these questions and watched as that he must keep all the command - Ministries. He is the author of looking for opportunity to earn a living and wants to undermine Kansas in order to a glaze came over their eyes. It’s as if I ments. The young man responded “Finding Your Greater Yes!” and provide for their families can find good jobs. prevent other states from making changes asked them the impossible. They that he had done this. He then asked “God Loves Do-Overs.” It will be difficult to sustain robust job that reduce the scope of government and seem to think there is no way that Jesus what else he needed to do. Jesus [email protected] growth while at near full employment levels. empower individuals. Yet, despite over - God would help them to achieve their responded, “If you would be perfect, om. That reality is why we need to continue to whelming opposition, the truth remains. maintain the low tax burden and stable reg - Kansas is strong. Kansas is growing. XXXX continued from page 1 XXXXXXXXXXX

8 • March 2016 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice What was in Jeremy’s egg? staring at the snow outside the window. and bring it back tomorrow with some - The Lesson of Easter Its coldness seemed to seep into her soul. thing inside that shows new life. Do you from an Unlikely Child She wanted to sympathize with the understand?" Forresters. After all, their only child had "Yes, Miss Miller!" the children By Ida Mae kempel a terminal illness. But it wasn't fair to responded enthusiastically - all except Jeremy was born with a twisted body keep him in her class. She had 18 other for Jeremy. He just listened intently; his The next egg contained a plastic but - Miller, aren't you going to talk about my and slow mind. At the age of 12 he was youngsters to teach, and Jeremy was a eyes never left her face. He did not even terfly, which looked very real. Doris held egg?" Flustered, Doris replied, "But still in second grade, seemingly unable to distraction. Furthermore, he would make his usual noises. it up. "We all know that a caterpillar Jeremy - your egg is empty!" He looked learn. His teacher, Doris Miller, often never learn to read and write. Why waste Had he understood what she had said changes and grows into a beautiful but - into her eyes and said softly, "Yes, but became exasperated with him. He any more time trying? about Jesus' death and resurrection? Did terfly. Yes, that is new life, too." Little Judy Jesus' tomb was empty, too!" would squirm in his seat, drool and As she pondered the situation, guilt he understand the assignment? Perhaps smiled proudly and said, "Miss Miller, Time stopped. When she could speak make grunting noises. washed over her. "Oh God," she said she should call his parents and explain that one is mine!" again, Doris asked him, "Do you know At other times, he spoke clearly and aloud, "here I am complaining when my the project to them. That evening, Doris' Next, Doris found a rock with moss why the tomb was empty?" "Oh yes!" distinctly, as if a spot of light had pene - problems are nothing compared to that kitchen sink stopped up. She called the on it. She explained that moss, too, Jeremy said, "Jesus was killed and put in trated the darkness of his brain. Most of poor family! Please help me to be more landlord and waited an hour for him to showed life. Billy spoke up from the back there. Then His Father raised Him up!" the time, however, Jeremy irritated his patient with Jeremy!" come by and unclog it. After that, she still of the classroom, "My Daddy helped The recess bell rang. While the chil - teacher. One day, she called his parents to From that day on, she tried hard to had to shop for groceries, iron a blouse me!" he beamed. dren excitedly ran out to the school yard, come to St. Theresa’s for a consultation. ignore Jeremy's noises and his blank and prepare a vocabulary test for the Then Doris opened the fourth egg. Doris cried. The cold inside her melted As the Forresters sat quietly in the empty stares. Then one day, he limped to her next day. She completely forgot about She gasped. The egg was empty! Surely it completely away. classroom, Doris said to them, "Jeremy desk, dragging his bad leg behind him. "I phoning Jeremy's parents. must be Jeremy's, she thought, and of Three months later, Jeremy died. really belongs in a special school. It isn't love you, Miss Miller," he exclaimed, The next morning, 19 children came course, he did not understand her Those who paid their respects at the fair to him to be with younger children loud enough for the whole class to hear. to school, laughing and talking as they instructions. If only she had not forgot - mortuary were surprised to see 19 eggs who don' t have learning problems. The other students snickered, and Doris’ placed their eggs in the large wicker bas - ten to phone his parents! Because she on top of his casket, all of them empty. Why, there is a five-year gap between his face turned red. She stammered, "Wh- ket on Miss Miller's desk. After they did not want to embarrass him, she qui - This is a true story, the names have been age and that of the other students!" why that's very nice, Jeremy. N-now completed their math lesson, it was time etly set the egg aside and reached for changed for sake of privacy. Ida Mae Kempel another. is a free-lance writer from Alameda, Mrs. Forrester cried softly into a tis - please take your seat." to open the eggs. California. This article appeared in Focus on sue, while her husband spoke. "Miss Spring came, and the children talked In the first egg, Doris found a flower. Suddenly Jeremy spoke up. "Miss the Family, April, 1988. Miller," he said, "there is no school of excitedly about the coming of Easter. "Oh yes, a flower is certainly a sign of that kind nearby. It would be a terrible Doris told them the story of Jesus, and new life," she said. "When plants peek shock for Jeremy if we had to take him then to emphasize the idea of new life through the ground we know that out of this school. We know he really springing forth, she gave each of the chil - Spring is here." A small girl in the first likes it here." dren a large plastic egg. "Now," she said row waved her arm. 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Eighty percent Tuesday March 15, 2016, at the YWCA of with thousands of participants in states reader.” She felt that the Bible provided a (80%) of a child’s learning is done with Northeast Kansas. all over the nation. Mrs. Menninger was “help to those who wanted to find God in vision. Statistics show ten percent Over the lunch hour each week partic - the wife of Dr. C.F. (Charles) Menninger, their lives.” (10%) of the children in the United ipants will read and discuss the first who with his two sons, Dr. Karl While other groups are currently States under the age of 6 years old may books of the Bible from Genesis through Menninger and Dr. Will Menninger, ongoing, Clara Gamache, a longtime have a vision problem. Statistics also First Kings. founded the noted Menninger Clinic in leader, will start this First Year session on show that if such children can be identi - The study of the Bible is divided into Topeka in 1925. She achieved her own March 15 between noon and one P.M. in fied and the vision problem corrected four segments over four years, each cov - fame by founding a Bible study system the Amerus Room of the YWCA, 225 by the age of seven years old, that child ering 29 weeks: that is still being used today. West 12th Street in Topeka. There is a will see better for life. astigmatism, unequal pupil size, The study group members, with the nominal charge for Bible outline materi - The Lions Clubs of the United States Year 1: Genesis to First Kings unequal refractive power and eye mis - assistance of a leader, read the books of als. For more information or to register, have formed a coalition called Lions Year 2: Second Kings to Malachi alignment. This screening is done stay - the Bible, answer questions about the call the YWCA at 233-1750 or call Clara KidSight USA to help find these chil - Year 3: The Life of Christ ing three feet from the child and does readings and then discuss the Biblical Gamache at 785-408-5433. Assistance dren. The Lions Clubs of the world Year 4: Acts, Apostles, Revelation not touch the child. information rather than theological will also be given to other interested per - have been on the side of the blind and Study groups work through a format The Lions Clubs of Kansas have interpretations. sons who would like help in setting up particularly low vision people since researched and formulated by Mrs. been conducting these Vision As Mrs. Menninger in her 1939 auto - Bible discussion groups at other dates or Helen Keller commissioned the Lions Menninger, who organized her first class Screenings with this new technology biography, The Days of My Life, noted: places. Clubs to become “Knights of the blind” beginning with 28 women in 1898. The in 1925. Since that time Lions Clubs for the past three (3) years. The two International has been refining their local Lions Clubs in Topeka are con - efforts to combat vision loss and blind - ducting these screenings, concentrat - ness. ing on day-cares with children from 6 For years local Lions Clubs have been months old to 6 years old, as these are Do’s and don’ts for using social media conducting Vision Screenings. In the the children most in need of care. ent than face-to-face rudeness. last few years technology has advanced The contact for the Topeka Lions Susie Hawkins by Remember, the written word does to the point that an electronic instru - Club is Spencer Smith at DALLAS (BP) -- Social media has not communicate your body lan - ment (much like an SLR camera) can be [email protected] or 785-633-8321, radically altered the cultural land - guage or tone of voice, which could focused on a child and vision problems and the contact for the Sunflower scape. We have an unparalleled be used to offset anything offensive. can be found. This instrument can Lions Club of Topeka is Vern Failor at opportunity via Facebook, Twitter, Always use Ephesians 4:32 as your detect nearsightedness, farsightedness, [email protected] or 785-272-6102. Instagram, etc. to contribute to the guideline. good of our church, family and com - Don't #selfpromote. Just don't. munity. But as in everything, social Distinguish between recommending PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND SILENT AUCTION - March 26, media also can cause great harm. a good resource you provide rather 7am to 11am, First Christian Church, 1880 SW Gage Blvd. It's wise to step back occasionally than promoting yourself. Sunflower Lions Club's will hold a Pancake Breakfast & Silent and evaluate how we are leveraging you can't go an hour without check - Don't #flirt (unless it's with your Auction to benefit Vision Screening for small children, eye our leadership platform through ing Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, husband). exams & eye glasses in the Topeka community. these connections. Here are four you need to face up to your fixation Online romances and inappropri - things to remember -- the "DO"s of and do something fast. Call it Social ate emotional connections through social media: Media Maintenance and be vigilant social media are rampant, even DO #shareyourlife (appropriately, about it. among believers. Facebook in partic - of course). Social media offers a You can't have the "do"s without ular offers endless opportunities for place for us to share our interests, the "don't"s. temptation, especially as it relates to family news, photos and our life in Our posts sometimes carry more former romances. An unhappy mar - general. These posts enable our weight than we realize and if they are riage is often the catalyst for a church family and community to negative or perceived as identify with us and discover who we mean-spirited, they can com - are. Conversely, it makes us aware of promise our witness and what is happening in the lives of oth - effectiveness. ers. Here are four "don'ts of DO #useyourplatform to engage social media. Of course there in meaningful conversations. This is are many more, but these will one of the primary advantages of get you started down the path social media -- a spiritual leader can of good sense, spiritual dis - address current/cultural events cernment and wise discre - immediately and help others process tion: them through a biblical lens. Using Don't post when social media for purposeful conver - #angryandirritated. Rants sations is effective, helpful and con - and inflammatory language tributes to a strong presence online. used against others never DO #thinkstrategically. How can cause you to come off look - you add the most value to the issues ing good -- it's a very poor that interest you? Posting links to witness. Not only that, there good articles, promoting organiza - is a significant chance you will regret Facebook fling. This is a road we tions/causes that are in line with something you said in anger. Even if cannot go down simply because this your ministry and just generally edi - you go back and delete, it was posted temptation itself has a power no fying others is when social media is and was public. "Don't say anything other temptation has. C.S. Lewis at its best. At the same time, people online that you wouldn't want plas - brilliantly observed, "All the sexual who share a mix of their personal tered on a billboard with your face vices have this unfair advantage -- life, cultural trends, interesting on it" (digital marketer/technology that the very temptation is itself quotes and good insights keep me journalist Erin Bury). That thought pleasurable: whereas the tempta - scrolling until I find their posts. should give all of us pause. tions, say, to anger or cowardice, are DO #setboundaries. Social media Don't be #rude. There are times in themselves unpleasant." can easily hijack your time and men - when negative observations, warn - Undoubtedly that is why the apostle tal energy, becoming a major distrac - ings or hard truths need to be stated, Paul says to "flee sexual immorality" tion. As someone said, "When you've especially as the church seeks to be (1 Corinthians 6:18). This tempta - got five minutes to fill, Twitter is a counter-cultural in our post- tion cannot be reasoned with, it's too great way to fill 35." Consider an Christian world. But that is never a seductive. If you find yourself in this occasional "technology sabbath." reason to use harsh, unkind lan - place, you need to "flee," meaning The general rule seems to be this: If guage. Online rudeness is no differ - "close" immediately. Shut it down. Abc

10 • March 2016 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice The Easter Story By Linda Sue Pochodzay EASTER EVENT SCHEDULE What an awfully sad day it had been heaven, moved the gigantic stone away decided that he needed to find out for for the friends of Jesus! They had stood from the door of the tomb and sat on it. himself. watching sorrowfully, as Jesus hung on The guards began to shake with fear! He ran all the way to the tomb. the cross dying. They didn't fully under - They fell down to the ground as if they He went inside. LENTEN BREAKFASTS - Tuesday's through Mar. 22, 7:30-8:30am. Highland stand why it had to happen. were dead! He saw the cloths that had been Park United Methodist Church, 2914 SE Michigan. Breakfast is served in They believed that Jesus was the Son Mary and some other women had wrapped around Jesus, but the body was Dawson Hall at 7:30 am. followed by a guest speaker. The program will end of God, and they remembered how He decided to get up very early in the morn - not there. by 8:30 am so attendees can still be at work at 9:00 am or before. Free-will had healed the sick and made blind peo - ing and go to visit the tomb where Jesus offering. Topic is “Jesus’ Journey.” Mar. 1 - “Working Miracles” - Mark 6:30- ple see. They remembered how He had was placed. While walking down the 44, Retired Pastor Don Anderson; Mar. 8 - “Healing the Sick” - Matthew 4:23- fed thousands of people with just a few road, they were discussing how they 25, Pastor Andy Hargrove - Berryton UMC; Mar. 15 - “Teaching the People” - loaves of bread and fish. They even were going to get inside the tomb. They Matthew 5-7, Pastor Nate Burns - Countryside Christian Church; Mar. 22 - remembered how He had caused dead had brought along some spices and per - “On the Road to Emmaus” - Luke 24:1-35. Lay Leader - Galen Biery people to come back to life. He was such fume that they wanted to place on Jesus' a good, kind man; why did He have to body. They knew the huge stone had LENTEN SERVICES - Mar. 2, 9, 16, St. John's Lutheran Church, 901 Fillmore. die? been placed in the doorway and they had Supper at 5:30, service at 7pm. Just before the sun was beginning to no idea how they were going to move it. sink into the west, Joseph, one of Jesus' What a SURPRISE they found when NEIGHBORHOOD LENTEN SUPPERS - Mar. 2, 9, 16, 5:30-7pm. Hope Lutheran friends, noticed that Jesus was no longer they reached the tomb! The stone had He wondered if it could possibly be Church, 2636 SE Minnesota Ave. For info: hopelcms.org already been moved! And . . . there was true. Did Jesus really raise from the an ANGEL sitting on the stone! The dead? Was Jesus really alive? LENTEN SERVICES - Wednesday's through Mar. 16, 7pm. Prince of Peace women were quite afraid, but the angel Two of Jesus' other friends were going Lutheran Church. Light dinner served before service at 5:30pm. Free will spoke gently to them: on a journey to a village called Emmaus. offering. "Don't be afraid. I know that you have As they walked and talked, they dis - come to see Jesus. He is not here; for he cussed all the things that had happened LENTEN SERVICES - Wednesday's through Mar. 16, 5 & 7pm. Faith Lutheran is risen just as he said. Come inside and over the past few days. A man came Church, 17th & Gage. A meal will be served from 5:45-6:45pm. see the place where he lay." along and joined the group. He walked The women went inside the tomb and along with them and wanted to join EASTER CELEBRATION - Mar. 19, 2-4pm, Highland Park United Methodist found it empty, just as the angel had told their discussion. Cleopas began telling Church, 2914 SE Michigan. Egg hunt, story time, games and prizes. Free hot breathing. He hurriedly went to ask them. the man about how Jesus was crucified dogs & lemonade Pilate if he could have the body of Jesus on the cross. They talked about how the so he could bury Him. When Pilate women found the empty tomb. EASTER EGG HUNT - Mar. 20, 3:30pm-5:30pm, Field across from East agreed, Joseph and Nicodemus (another As they continued their journey, they Parking Lot at Fellowship Bible Church, 10th & Urish Rd. Two designated friend) carefully wrapped Jesus' body in invited the man to come in with them areas for all children: Toddler's through 5 years old, and 1st through 6th clean cloths. Then they took Him to a and have dinner. When they sat down to graders. tomb to bury Him. eat their meal, the man picked up a loaf The next day, the Pharisees started of bread and broke it in pieces. Then he PALM SUNDAY - Mar. 20, regular worship at 8 & 11am; short 9:30 worship thinking about Jesus. They were the peo - prayed for the meal and gave the bread leading into Blessing of the Palms procession at 1st Christian Church at ple that had wanted to kill Jesus. They to the men. At that very moment they 10:00 remembered how He had taught them, realized that the man was JESUS! They MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE - Mar. 24, Noon and 7:30pm, saying that He would rise again after The angel spoke to the women one GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE - Mar. 25, Noon and 7:30pm, three days. They were worried that it more time: EASTER SERVICES - Mar. 27, 6:30, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00am, Faith Lutheran might be true! They also thought that "Go quickly and tell the other disci - Church, 17th & Gage Jesus' disciples would remember and ples that Jesus has risen from the dead; might try to steal the body from the and he is going into Galilee where you MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE - Mar. 24, 6:30pm, tomb just so they could say that Jesus will see him." GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE - Mar. 25, 6:30pm, rose again. They went to Pilate, suggest - The women did just as the angel had EASTER SERVICES - Mar. 27, 7am, 8:30, 9:45 & 11am. Easter Egg Hunt fol - ing that the tomb be closed up with a told them. They ran quickly from the lowing 11 AM Service. Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene huge stone and that guards be placed all tomb, with fear and great joy, to tell the 3501 SW Wanamaker Rd. (785) 273-2248 around the tomb. good news to the other disciples. But . . . Just before daylight the next day, the when the women found Peter and their had been talking to Jesus the whole time MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE - Mar. 24, 7-8pm, most amazing thing happened! There other friends and tried to tell them the and didn't even know it! TENEBRAE SERVICE - Mar. 25, 7-8pm, was a GREAT EARTHQUAKE! An good news, . . . no one believed them! Then . . . ANOTHER strange thing EASTER VIGIL - Mar. 26, 8-9pm, ANGEL from the Lord came down from When the women persisted, Peter happened. As soon as they realized who EASTER SERVICES - Mar. 27, 8:15 & 11am it really was that sat at the table with St. John's Lutheran Church, 901 Fillmore. 354-7132 them . . . Jesus disappeared! They talked about the wonderful time they had talk - HE IS RISEN! EASTER CONCERT IN LITURGICAL DANCE - Mar. 24, 7pm, at ing with Jesus down the road, and they TPAC, No charge, but a freewill donation will be taken. Presented by just couldn't help talking about his Barbara's Conservatory of Dance Liturgical dancers and Cleargold Worship strange disappearance. They got up from Dance. Celebrate the true reason for the Easter season with a beautiful night their meal and returned to Jerusalem of music and dance sure to delight all ages where they told all the other disciples the good news that Jesus REALLY DID raise 10TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT - Mar. 26, 11am - noon, Shawnee North from the dead and had talked with them. Community Ctr. Bring your basket and join the Easter Bunny for a great hunt. As they were talking, Jesus again appeared to them. They were afraid and TOPEKA EASTER PARADE & FUN FAIR – Mar. 26, 9am-5pm, Gage Park. thought they were seeing a ghost, but Topeka’s third annual Easter parade will move around inside Gage Park at Jesus told them not to be afraid. He 9:30am. Egg Hunt begins at 9am in AnimalLand playground. Family Fun Fair showed them His hands and feet where at Big Gage Shelter House will include vendor booths, children’s games, food, He had been nailed to the cross, so they facepainting, and more between 9am & 5pm. Praise bands and school bands would believe that it was really Him. will perform nearby. Food Trucks will be on hand, too! For info: When they saw the nail holes in His [email protected] or 640-6399. hands and feet, they finally believed that Jesus had risen from the dead, just like EASTER SERVICES - Mar. 27, 10:30am, Seaman Community Church, 2036 NW He said He would. Taylor. 354-8777 They were soooo happy and joyful to have their friend with them again. EASTER SERVICE AND MEAL - Mar. 27, 10:45 worship; 12 noon meal, They were soooo excited that they had Cornerstone Church, 17th & Indian Hills. 478-2929 to tell EVERYBODY the good news that JESUS IS ALIVE! EASTER BREAKFAST & WORSHIP - Mar. 27, Rolling Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW Hiawatha Pl. (Hwy 75 & NW 46th St). 286-0601 www.rhcctopeka.org Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______March 2016 • 11 NOTO Arts Center offering classes TO NORTH NOTO Arts Center has an array of art classes from tots to adults starting now TOPEKA! until May. Classes include watercolor, Welcome... printmaking, ceramics, jewelry making, and learning the ropes on the best apps for smartphone photographs. Space is limited - this is your chance to work alongside some of Topeka's finest, most innovative artists. Register by calling 785-408-8996. See more updates from the NOTO Arts Center on Facebook. Classes are held at the NOTO Art Center, 935 N Kansas Aveenue. Clay Footed Tiles & Tall Slab Cylinder (Ages 15+) instructor: Margaret Ramberg (mramberg.com) Wednesdays 6-8p March 9,16,23,30 - Cost $120 Photography Workshops Polymer Clay Photo Transfer Workshop (Ages 12+) Instructor: Marydorsey Wanless (www.marydorsey - wanless.com) Saturday, 10a-1p March 12th - Cost $35 Beginner Smartphone Photo Workshop (Ages 12+) Instructor: Marydorsey Wanless (www.marydorsey - wanless.com) Saturday, 10a-1p March 19th - Cost $35 Printmaking Intro to Relief: Printmaking Flags (Ages 15+. Instructor: Alex Olson (www.alexolson.weebly.com) Mondays 6-8p March 7, 14 - Cost $60 35% OFF Burgers! Reduction Printmaking I (Ages15+) Instructor: Alex Olson (www.alexolson.weebly.com) Mondays 6-8p March 21, 28 & April 4 - Cost $90 Painting Waterc color Part 2 (Ages12+) Instructor: Barbara Waterman-Peters. Thursdays 10a-noon March 3, 10, 17 & 24 - Cost $60

Don’t forget the First Friday Art Walk, a monthly event where the NOTO arts district enables visitors to enjoy arts, antiques, fine crafts, and flea market items. Entertainment is also available at many of the venues.

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Seaman Community Ch., 2036 NW Taylor. $5 activities: meals & snacks, skill building, music, Bible fessionals for $25. Attendance certificates provided to al, environmental, and social well-being. All students, 11:30-1:30pm. Great Overland Station. Tour to follow. study, rodeo participation. Register at all others who attend for free. No childcare. Register: employees & community welcome. 785-670-1314 $20 includes meal & tour. RSVP to 232-5533 ext. 13 POTATO BAR - Mar. 6, 12-1pm, Church of the Breth- CrossroadsCowboyChurch.net. Facebook: Crossroads lifelinechild.org/event/etc2016/. Info (785) 783-4577, ren, 3201 MW Rochester. Camp Mt. Hermon fundraiser CENTERSHOT ARCHERY - Thursdays, Mar. 3 – April or [email protected] Rodeo Bible Camp. For info: [email protected]. lifelinechild.org/event/etc2016/, angela.beemer@life - 28, 6 PM – 7:30 PM, Wanamaker Woods Church of the ALL YOU CAN EAT HAM & BEANS SUPPER - Mar. 11, linechild.org TOPEKA HOME SHOW - Mar 11-13. Kansas Nazarene, 3501 SW Wanamaker Rd. Centershot Expocentre. 785-273-1260 4-6:30pm. Kansas Ave United Methodist fellowship teaches students the life-skill of archery while sharing hall, 1029 N Kansas Ave. Adults $7, kids $3.50. Inc- SEMINARS & CONFERENCES the Good News of Jesus Christ at the same time. MATER DEI IRISH FEST AND 5K RUN – Mar. 12, ludes cornbread, drink & dessert. Community Invited! MEDICARE EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS - Mar. 8 & 22, FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS $20/per person. Contact: Marty DeVader 785-410- Assumption Church 204 SW 8th. 8:45 a.m. SW KIWANIS PANCAKE FUNDRAISER - Mar. 12, 7am- 6:30pm. Learn the basics of Medicare and all of its MEDICARE MONDAYS – First Mon. of ea. month, 1- 1089, [email protected] Leprechaun Leap; 9 a.m. 5K fun run & 1 mile walk; options. Seminars are designed for those becoming 3pm. Topeka/Sh. Co. Public Library (Menninger Rm and 9 a.m. bed race at S.W. 6th and Jackson; 10 a.m. 12noon. Suggested $5 donation. Lowman United OPEN HOUSE - Mar. 4, 5-7pm. Dillon House Events Methodist , 4101 SW 15th. 272-8921 lowmanumc.org eligible for Medicare as well as those considering 206), 1515 SW 10th. Senior health insurance counsel - kids carnival at S.W. 8th and Jackson; from 10 a.m. to making a change during open enrollment. Seminars ing. For info: 580-4545 or [email protected] LLC, 404 SW 9th St. Cupcakes and Punch. 3 p.m., Irish Fest lunch; 10 to 10:30 a.m., Kansas COMMUNITY MEAL - Mar. 15. Stull United Methodist will be held at Century Health Solutions, a division of SHAWNEE SWINGERS SQUARE DANCE LESSONS - MOBILE LASER TAG - Mar. 4, 11, 18 & 25, 7-9pm, Territorial Pipes and Drums; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., tradi - Church. Chili, hotdogs, cornbread, relishes, desserts. Stormont-Vail Healthcare, 2951 SW Woodside Dr. YMCA, 421 SW Van Buren. $10 for 2 hours of laser tag tional Irish music with Fraoch; and 11 a.m. to noon, Dine-in or carry-out. Donations accepted. Mondays 7pm, Croco Hall. Call Don at (785) 966-2765 Information: 233-1816 or [email protected]. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION - Mar. Driscoll School Irish Dancers; 1 to 4 p.m., the Kelihans, EASTER CELEBRATION - Mar. 19, 2-4pm, Highland Light snacks and beverages will be provided. WOW - WORKIN' OUT ON WEDNESDAYS - 5:30 pm contemporary Irish music; 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., the every Wed., south steps of the Capitol building. Free, 5, 9am-12pm. 131 NE 46th. Park United Methodist, 2914 SE Michigan. Egg hunt, MIDWEST CHRISTIAN COLLEGE AND EDUCATION Donkey Show, bluegrass with an Irish twist. For info: story time, games, prizes. Free hot dogs & lemonade fun and family-friendly. A combination of aerobic & VFW POST #1650 B&G BREAKFAST - Mar. 5, 7:30- materdeiirishfest.com or 234-9336 EXPO - Mar. 5, 9:30am–2pm. Colonial Presbyterian strength training exercises, coupled with a fun line 11am. Philip Billard VFW Post #1650, 3110 SW Huntoon. PALM SUNDAY - Mar. 20, regular worship at 8 & Church, 9500 Wornall, KCMO. Visit with over 50 col - dance to end each experience. www.makinmoves.com ST. PAT’S PARADE – Mar. 12, 12pm. Downtown 11am; short 9:30 worship leading into Blessing of the leges from 17 states and 20 local homeschool groups KANSAS REPUBLICAN CAUCUS - Mar. 5, 10 am, SAFE STREETS COALITION MEETING – First Wed. of Ramada Downtown DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS - Mar. 13. Set clocks Palms procession at 1st Christian Church at 10:00 and K-12 schools. Seminars throughout the day: ahead one hour before going to bed Sat. eve. Mar. 12 Homeschooling 101, How to prepare for college, more. the month, 11:45am-1pm. Great Overland Station. For PASSION TO PURPOSE BRUNCH - Mar. 5, 1pm. New MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE - Mar. 24, Noon and info: 266-4606 or [email protected] YOUNG AVIATORS CLASSES - Mar. 14-17, 9-12:30pm. 7:30pm, GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE - Mar. 25, Noon and 816-524-4522. www.metrovoicenews.com. Sponsored Mount Zion Church, 2801 SE Indiana Ave. $35. Women by Metro Voice Newspaper. COUNTRY AND BALLROOM DANCING - Thursday's 6- Empowerment celebrates 6 years. Speakers: Author Young Aviators Camp Combat Air Museum, 7016 SE 7:30pm, EASTER SERVICES - Mar. 27, 6:30, 8:00, Forbes Ave. $50. For info: 862-3303 or office@com - 9:30, 11:00am, Faith Lutheran Church, 17th & Gage WEEKEND TO REMEMBER MARRIAGE GETAWAY . Mar. 9pm. Croco Hall. Info: Edwina 379-9538 or 478-4760. LaShonda Jackson and Christyn Breathett. Providing each of us with information and a networking oppor - batairmuseum.com MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE - Mar. 24, 6:30pm, 11-13. Overland Park Marriott, 10800 Metcalf Ave., NOTO MARKET ON FIRST FRIDAYS – NOTO arts dis - Overland Park. Special getaway room rate: trict. Arts, antiques, fine crafts, flea market items. tunity that will help us move together From Passion to 55TH ANNUAL KANSAS PRAYER BREAKFAST – Mar. GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE - Mar. 25, 6:30pm, EASTER Purpose. Bring a little cash for our Shoe-Ality Heels 16, 6am, Ramada Inn downtown. Guest speaker Doug SERVICES - Mar. 27, 7am, 8:30, 9:45 & 11am. Easter $106.00/night. Event price $149.99 per person. SAVING DEATH ROW DOGS ADOPTION BOOTH - Every Sponsored by Family Life. Raffle. For info and tickets: 383-7084 Burleigh of Leadership Development Foundation, with Egg Hunt following 11 AM Service. Wanamaker Woods Sat., 1am - 2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker leaders in government, business, education and Church of the Nazarene, 3501 SW Wanamaker Rd. WOMEN OF FAITH INTERNATIONAL MINISTIRES - WILDHEART SOCIAL MEDIA BLOGGER WORKSHOP - TOPEKA FOLK DANCERS CLASSES - Sat. nights, 7- Mar. 8, 7pm. 712 Innovations, 712 S Kansas. industry. $18 each or tables of 10 for $180. For info MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE - Mar. 24, 7-8pm, Mar. 12, 7-9pm. Revival of Hope Church, 6002 9:30pm, 2637 SE 41st St. Dances from 20 countries. and RSVP: [email protected] or 234-6204 TENEBRAE SERVICE - Mar. 25, 7-8pm, EASTER VIGIL Anderson Ave., Kansas City, MO 64123. Free and open No partners or experience necessary. No fee. 215-0968 MOBILE LASER TAG - Mar 9, 16, 23 & 30, 7-9pm, to public. Speaker – Dr. Margaret Wright Crestview Comm. Center. $10 for 2 hours of laser tag CAPITAL CITY MOTORCYCLE SHOW - Mar. 18 - 20, - Mar. 26, 8-9pm, EASTER SERVICES - Mar. 27, 8:15 MONTHLY MOOSE MARKET – Second Saturday, 8am- Expocentre Exhibition Hall: Fri: 5-10pm; Sat: 11am - & 11am, St. John's Lutheran, 901 Fillmore. 354-7132 BLUE RIBBON ACADEMY - LUNCH & LEARN - Mar. 29, 12pm, Moose Lodge, 1901 N. Kansas Av. Free to shop, CPLS KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP – Mar 9, 9-11am, 9pm; Sun: 11am - 6pm. $15 per day / $20 for week - EASTER SERVICES - Mar. 27, 10:30am, Seaman GO TOPEKA , 120 SE 6th Ave. Getting Social: Marketing $4 for pancakes. For info: 250-6788 Community Church, 2036 NW Taylor. 354-8777 with Social Media. Understand the leverage of using social media to build demand for your product/service 3RD ANNUAL HEAT UP TOPEKA HEAT-A-THON - Feb. PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND SILENT AUCTION - Mar. as well as reaching a wide demographic. Presenter is 27, noon, 10:30am - 1:30pm, Crestview Shelter 26, 7-11am, First Christian Ch. 1880 SW Gage. Kerrice Mapes, President of 785 Magazine and Director House, 4901 S W Shunga Dr . Heat Up Topeka is host - Sunflower Lions Club's Pancake Breakfast & Silent of Marketing for the Topeka Civic Theatre ing their 3rd Heat-A-Thon showcasing all the FREE fit - Auction to benefit Vision Screening small children, eye ness classes they provide. Try Kickboxing, Pilates, exams & eye glasses in the Topeka community. TOPEKA LITERACY COUNCIL VOLUNTEER TUTOR Cardio Interval, Yoga, Zumba and more. FREE & open TRAINING WORKSHOP - Apr. 2 & 9, 9am-4:45pm, EASTER SERVICE AND MEAL - Mar. 27, 10:45 worship; to the public. Amber the dietitian from Hy-Vee will also Doorstep Building, 1119 SW 10th Ave. Tutors work with provide healthy post workout snacks and giveaways. noon meal, Cornerstone Church, 17th & Indian Hills. individuals who want to improve their reading and EASTER BREAKFAST & WORSHIP - Mar. 27, Rolling writing skills. Cost: $25 (workshop materials). DA VINCI: THE EXHIBITION. Through May 1. Tue-Thu, Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW Hiawatha Pl. (Hwy 75 Information and registration by Friday, March 25: 785- 10am-5pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 12-5pm. Union & NW 46th St). 286-0601 www.rhcctopeka.org 234-2806 or [email protected] Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd., KCMO. Featuring more that 65 fully built life-size inventions, more than 20 COMMUNITY MEAL - Mar. 30, 5-7pm. Berryton United EMPOWERED TO CONNECT CONFERENCE - Apr. 8 & fine art studies and dozens of stunning displays, Methodist Church. Meatloaf, Cheesy potatoes, green 9, 9am-5pm, Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW guests will learn the complex beginnings and lifetime beans, jello salad, dessert and drink. Free will offering. Topeka Blvd. Two-day conference for adoptive & foster achievements of Da Vinci through his discoveries in parents, ministry leaders, social workers, agency pro - art, engineering, flight, hydraulics, music, light & more. GARAGE SALE - Apr. 2, 7am-noon, First Christian fessionals, church staff & ministry leaders, coun - Church, 1880 SW Gage,(enter form 19th and Stone selors, teachers, & therapists, designed to help them WASHBURN WELLNESS FAIR - Mar. 2, 11am-1:30pm, Lot). Something for everyone; no clothes. connect with children from hard places. Also a great Memorial Union Washburn Rm A. Washburn Univ. 55th Annual

Guest Speaker: Doug Burleigh Wednesday, March 16 Doug Burleigh currently serves as an associate for the Leadership Ramada Inn Downtown Development Foundation. He has previously served as president of Young Life, headed the Youth School of Evangelism in Moscow, and organized national prayer breakfasts in multiple countries through his Buffet Line Opens 6:00 a.m. work with world leaders. He has worked with leaders of government Program begins at 6:45 a.m. in Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, and Kazakhstan, establishing weekly small groups in each. Over the years, Doug has worked to organize the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, inviting mem- Reserve Your Ticket Today! bers of Parliament from these nations and around the U.S. During his $18/person • $180 - table of 10 oversight of the Cedars in Washington from 2008-2014, he Established Youth Cores in 7 cities in Russia and Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Armenia with hundreds of Email: [email protected] young disciples since 1995, about which he speaks extensively around the world. Call: 785-234-6204 Burleigh currently lives and works between The Cedars in Arlington, Virginia and his home in Sponsored by Topeka Fellowship, Inc. Annapolis, Maryland. He and his wife of 41 years, Debbie, have four children and 14 grandchildren. Doug earned a B.A. in Political Science and Russian from Williamette University, and a M.A. in www.kansasprayerbreakfast.net Political Science with a focus in Soviet government and politics at the University of Washington.

EVENT CALENDAR Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______March 2016 • 15 end pass / children 12 & under get in free DECISION AMERICA TOUR – Apr. 28, 12-1pm. Franklin est potential through the power of JESUS CHRIST! LADIES' SMALL GROUP – Every Sun., 6pm, Bethel Doing Good for Others: Knitting & Crocheting for Local CLEAN SWEEP SWAP MEET - Mar. 19, 10 AM - 4 PM, Graham will speak on the south steps of the Capitol. Remember: Modest is still the hottest and Virgin is still Baptist Church, 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Studying the book Charities, free yarn, needles, hooks & patterns. All are 712 Innovations, 712 S Kansas Ave. Clean out closets His standard! Contact us to find a meeting location of Esther, using the DVD series "It's Tough Being a welcome. Info: Anne, 272-9249 or [email protected] & garages & buy, sell, & trade art & tech supplies. To near you: (785) 969-0491, daddysgirlsinc.com; dad - Woman" by Beth Moore. All welcome. Info: 286-0467. BIBLE QUIZZING – 1st Sat. Learn God's Word & have reserve space: 783-8062. [email protected] MEETINGS & CLASSES [email protected] THE FORCE (Students Taking Action) – 1st Mon. & 3rd fun with area Christian youth age 9-19. YFC/YEA style C5Alive “POWER” LUNCHEON – Mar. 10, 11:30am- THE HEAT - Free fitness classes; learn and build Tue., 6:30-8pm, Safe Streets, 2209 SW 29th St. quizzing & rules. 913-593-6427; biblequizzer.org JOURNEY FOR SIGHT 5K WALK/RUN & 10K RUN - Mar. 1pm, at Governor's Rowhouse, 811 SW Buchanan. This 19, 8am start, Combat Air Museum, Forbes Field. To healthy social & eating habits. Held at Trinity Committed to being alcohol & drug free. Assoc-iate MONTHLY SCORE MEETING – 1st Sat., 8-9:30am, month's Christian Chamber of Commerce luncheon will Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st St. Sun. - 4-5pm with like-minded peers, plan activities & get in-volved support Lion's Club Eyeglass Procurement Programs. feature Gov. Sam Brownback as our featured speaker. Washburn Tech, 5724 SW Huntoon (enter east doors Register online at active.com or topekalions.org, or in Yoga; Mon. - 12-12:45pm Zumba; 5:30-6:15pm in the community. Youth ages 12-18 invited.266-4606. facing Huntoon). No RSVP or fee. Small business own - person at Gary Gribbles Running Sports. • Cost: $10 for C5 members & first-time guests who Kickboxing; 6:15-7pm Pilates Fusion; Tue. - 12- HEARTLAND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS – 2nd Mon., ers are invited to a Breakfast Roundtable discussion RSVP, $12 at the door 12:45pm Yoga; 5:30-6:15pm Zumba; 6:15-7pm Cardio FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE - Mar. 24, 11:45am-1pm. Promoting neighborhood well-being by with (Service Corps of Retired Executives. 234-3049. • $15 for non-members & repeat guests. Interval; Wed. - 12-12:45pm Kickboxing; Thu. - 12- mobilizing people, ideas & resources. 233-1365. 12pm - 2pm and Mar. 31, 12pm - 2pm, Antioch 12:45pm Pilates; 5:30-6:15pm Cardio Interval - Low TOPEKA LOVE AGLOW – Once a month on Sat. morn - Family Life Center, 1921 SE Indiana. In-Person • Please RSVP to [email protected], so we know how intensity; 6:15-7:00pm Cardio Interval - Moderate KC TRAUMA AND PTSD SUPPORT GROUP - Every Tue. ing. A time of worship, prayer and encountering God. Application Assistance to Apply for SNAP/Food much food is needed! intensity; Fri. - 12-12:45pm Kickboxing; Sat. - 8- 10am and Thu. 6:30pm. Call Denise at 816-885-9530 Call Tawny Barton at 785-409-0232 or Linda Williams Stamps. Call or text LaTonia Wright, 785-764-8230 or Open to the public – Put POWER in your life with great 8:45am Kickboxing TOPEKA LINCOLN CLUB – 1st Tue. of month, 7pm, at 785-267-0600 for details. email [email protected]. food, great speakers and great company! Invite a TOPEKA TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB - 3rd Sun. of each Topeka Public Library. Discussing our greatest FREE ENGLISH CLASSES – Every Sat. 9-10:30am, HE IS RISEN - Mar. 24, 7pm. TPAC. An Easter Cele- friend to join you! month, 7pm, Papan’s Landing Senior Center, 618 NW President, Abraham Lincoln, and his times. The public Central Congregational Church, 1248 SW Buchannan. bration in Liturgical dance. Free. Donations accepted. TOPEKA WOMEN’S CONNECTION "PRINCESS" LUNCH - Paramore St. Family Memberships include children & is welcome. For info, contact Kirk Nystrom 235-6977. For info: 235-2376. 10TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT - Mar. 26, 11am - EON – Mar. 10 11:30am, T&SC Public Library, 1515 SW grandchildren up to 18 yrs. A place to meet friends to OUR LADY OF THE FAITHFUL – Every 1st Tues., 6:30pm RUSSIAN HOUSE OF PRAYER – Every Sat., 4pm, noon, Shawnee North Community Ctr. Bring your bas - 10th Ave. Lunch is $14.00, no charge for program only.. discuss all aspects of Metal Detecting, club business, Mass followed by Dinner, Most Pure Heart of Mary Williamstown Assembly of God, 1225 Oak St., ket and join the Easter Bunny for a great hunt. RSVPs by Mar. 7 to Ann at 554-3617. : Kathryn Graves, plus socializing & entertainment. Catholic Church. A Catholic group for those in their 20- Perry/Williamstown. For info: 597-5228. TOPEKA EASTER PARADE & FUN FAIR – Mar. 26, Haysville, KS, will speak on "The Princess Principle". STEP UP – BUILDING THE SMART STEP-FAMILY – Every 30s. For info: Michelle Ann 580-3071 or ourladyofthe - SINGLES PLAY CARDS SR. – 1st Sat., 6-9pm, St. 9am-5pm, Gage Park. Topeka’s third annual Easter She chronicles her journey to self-confidence and spe - Sun. 11am, Northland Christian Church, Room 4, 3102 [email protected]. Facebook: "Ourladyof theFaithful." Peter’s UMC, NW 35th & Hwy 75 cializes in helping women learn that beauty comes parade will move around inside Gage Park at 9:30am. NW Topeka Blvd. Focusing on the challenges facing SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Tue., 6:30am, SAVING DEATH ROW DOGS ADOPTION & EDUCATION - Egg Hunt begins at 9am in AnimalLand playground. from the inside out. MUSIC: Talented Kelly Engelke and step-families and blended families. Contact Thomas Sunrise Optimist Complex, 720 NW 50th St. 246-1291. her high school daughter, Hailely Engelke , will sing every Sat. 11am-2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker. Family Fun Fair at Big Gage Shelter House will include Munker at 249-3054 for info. MENNINGER BIBLE CLASSES - Tuesdays starting Mar. vendor booths, children’s games, food, facepainting, beautiful music. FEATURE: " Shop your Closet" Kathryn UPPER ROOM COMMUNITY – second Sat., 10 am, Graves, an image consultant and fashion trends BOYS TRAIL LIFE & AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS 15, Noon -1pm. Amerus Room, YWCA, 225 West 12th. Capitol Building and more between 9am & 5pm. Praise bands and TROUPS - Every Mon. 6pm, Cornerstone Comm. Ch, A new study group for Year One of Flo Menninger’s school bands will perform nearby. Food Trucks will be expert, will share spring fashions trends, how to dress to look 10 pounds thinner, and accessorize with jewelry. 7620 SW 21st. Faith-based scouting programs age 5- course on Four Years through the Bible. Read and dis - on hand, too! For info: [email protected] or 640-6399. 18. Register at cornerstonetopeka.com. 478-2929. cuss Genesis through First Kings. Nominal charge for SUPPORT GROUPS SEE ME SAVE CONSIGNMENT SPRING SALE - Mar. 30, SATURDAY WOMEN’S CONNECTION “SHOP YOUR materials. For info call the YWCA at 233-1750 or Clara CLOSET” LUNCHEON – Mar. 12, 11am, T&SC Public INNOVATIVE NETWORKING GROUP OF TOPEKA - every MIDLAND CARE GRIEF SUPPORT Groups: Building A, 10-7. Mar. 31, 10-5. Apr. 1, 10-7. Apr. 2, 10-4. Topeka other Wed. 11:20am - 12:30pm. www.INGTopeka.com - Gamache at 785-408-5433. 200 SW Frazier Circle. Every Mon ., 4-5pm: 12 Week Ramada West. For info: seemesave.biz Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave. $14 for lunch, no charge for program. Open to all women. RSVPs by Mar. 7 to go to Event page to see meetings, locations & register O.W.L.S. (Older Wise Loving Saints) - meets the second Adult Group for Reent Loss 1st and 3rd Thu. , 10:30am PAWS IN THE PARK - Apr. 2, 10am at Topeka West Arlene, 233-0701 or email [email protected] Music CAPITAL CITY NETWORKING GROUP - every Thur, Tuesday of the month. Location varies and can be & 5:30pm—Ongoing Adult Group 1st and 3rd Thu. , High School. Helping Hands Humane Society is cele - by talented vocalist, Donna Shelite. Special Feature: 7:30am, Jayhawk Tower - www.ccng-online.com. found at www.faithfamilylife.com 5:30pm: Ongoing Young Adult Group (4-18 years of brating 20 years of Paws in the Park. To register, call "Shop Your Closet" featuring Kathryn Graves, an image Membership cost $37.50 a quarter. S.W.A.G. (Spiritual Warriors Anointed by God) youth age) For All Groups: Call for start dates and info pack - Justin Brokar at (785) 233-7325. consultant & fashion trends expert, will share spring group - Wed at 7:00 p.m. 3710 NW Topeka Blvd. et. Group and individual grief support available upon TIBA NETWORKING GROUP - 2nd Tues, 11:30a.m.-1 request. For info: 785-232-2044 ext.341 8TH ANNUAL 5K/FUN RUN - Apr. 9. The Heritage fashion trends, how to dress 10 pounds thinner & p.m. MUST RSVP: Lunch is $10. www.topekatiba.org AWANA – Every Wed., 6-8pm, First Southern Baptist Christian School 8th Annual 5K will be held at accessorize with jewelry. Speaker: Kathryn Graves, ABORTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS – A 12-step DEAF WORSHIP SERVICE – 3rd Sun., 3pm, Faith Church, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Bible based program for Crestview Community Center, 4801 SW Shunga Drive. Haysville, KS, speaking on the "The Princess Principle." children & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 272-0443. Restoring Joy recovery journey for women. Providing To register: 286-0427 Kathryn tells her journey to self-confidence & helps Lutheran Church, 17th & Gage. Also, every Sun. services for women & men who suffer from Post- women learn that beauty comes from the inside out! 9:30am service is interpreted. AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30pm, Bethel Baptist Church, Abortion Syndrome. For info: Kay Lyn, 272-6212. WALK MS TOPEKA - Apr. 9, 9 am, Lake Shawnee 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Bible based program for children Shelterhouse #1. See details on facebook event page DADDY'S GIRLS EMPOWERMENT MEETINGS - Weekly FAMILY EXPERIENCE (FX) – Every Sun., 6:01pm, AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS – for friends & families of Fairlawn Church of Nazarene, 730 Fairlawn Rd. A time & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 286-0467. 4TH ANNUAL BRIDGE2BRIDGE 5K RUN/WALK - Apr. at various times and locations. Daddy's Girls*Inc. is a alcoholics. For info: 785-409-3072 or topekaalanon.org faith based non-profit organization that encourages of high intensity, action packed, skit mania, worship AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30-8pm, Auburn Christian 23, downtown Topeka. Traverse sidewalks, streets, music all centered around the word of God for 45 min - Church. Bible based program for children & youth ages PURSUIT FOR SEXUAL PURITY – Men struggling with bridges in this urban experience. Course is USATF cer - young ladies to make wise choices by providing bibli - pornography & sexual addiction. This bible cally based education and mentoring. Enjoy hanging utes. A free family worship event. For info: Emily Moore, 3-HS. For info: 256-2515. tified. 8 age categories. All ages welcome. See 272-6322 or [email protected]. study/accountability group uses the Pure Desire book Bridge2Bridge 5K - 2016 facebook event page. out with other young ladies striving to reach their high - MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB – 1st Wed., 9am–3pm, by Ted Roberts. For info: Hunter Ruch, Topeka Bible Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th Street Church, 234-5545 or [email protected]. (east door). Anyone with an Embroidery machine is invited to attend, there are no dues or formal meeting ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS – Monthly support agenda. Lunch is on your own. Teach each other, enjoy group meetings for caregivers of individuals with fellowship & complete projects. Call 379-5159 . Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. For info: Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter, SAFE STREETS MEETING – 1st Wed., 11:45am, Golf 271-1844 or email [email protected]. Park Blvd, 2 blocks west of Adams. Info: 266-4606. "BETRAYED HEART" support group/Bible study – For STUDENT IMPACT – Every Wed., 6–8pm, First Southern women whose husbands struggle with pornography Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Youth games, teaching, addictions or have had affairs. Videos & workbook will worship, small groups. For info: 272-0443. give you hope for your marriage & emotional healing. CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE – Every Thurs. 7–9pm, First For info: Jane Goble, 478-9605. Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Worship for col - BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE – NE Kansas Chapter lege students. (B.A.C.A.) 3rd Sun., 4 pm American Legion, 3800 SE FULL GOSPEL BUSINESSMEN’S FELLOWSHIP – 3rd Michigan. Open to the public. For info: 817-5801. Thurs., 6pm meal, 7pm meeting, Coyote Canyon, FRIENDS WITH M.S. – 3rd Mon., 6:30pm, Our Savior's Huntoon & Wanamaker. Kirk Nystrom, 235-6977. Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th St. (Enter East door). OPERATION BACKPACK – 1st Thurs., 6pm, Lyman A Multiple Sclerosis support group. Donna, 266-7383. Learning Center, Lyman and N. Kansas Ave. Volunteers BOUNCE BACK SELF-HELP – 3rd Mon., 6:30pm, Our gather to assemble Weekend Snack Sacks for low- Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th St. For those income students. Sponsored by Topeka North Outreach. living with multiple sclerosis. For info: 273-0799. For info: 286-1370. INCARCERATED PERSONS & FAMILIES – 1st Mon., iMOM – 1st & 3rd Thurs., 9-11:30am, Topeka Bible 6:30–7:30pm, YMCA, 421 Van Buren. 286-2329. Church Fellowship Hall, 1135 SW College. For all moms, helping them to be intentional! For info: 234-5545. THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS BEREAVED PARENTS GROUP – Meets 4th Monday in Formation classroom SINGLES BIBLE STUDY – 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7pm, at Most Pure Heart of Mary, 17th & Stone. Discussion Heartland Worship Center Church of God, 1401 NW starts at 7pm with fellowship & refreshments at 8:30. Harrison. For info: 232-5503. For info: Susan 272-4895 TOPEKA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY – 4th Thurs., 7pm, GRIEF SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES – Sponsored by Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th Heartland Hospice for those dealing with death or St. No program in Nov. or Dec. Promotes & stimulates major loss: 1st Mon., 5:30-7:30pm, Individual appoint - the education, knowledge & interest of the membership ments; other times are available. Call Terry Frizzell & the public in family history, genealogical records & directly at (785)230-6730. 3rd Thurs., 11am, Lunch research. For info: 233-5762 or tgstopeka.org. After Loss, Paisano’s Ristorante, Fleming Place, SW KINGDOM ADVISORS TOPEKA AREA STUDY GROUP – 10th & Gage Blvd,. Dutch treat luncheon to meet new 3rd Thu., 11:30am, Northland Christian Church, 3102 friends who have sat where you are sitting. NW Topeka Blvd. Christian financial professionals: Reservations 271-6500. financial planners, accountants, attorney’s & insurance OVEREATERS / UNDEREATERS ANONYMOUS: agents invited. For info: kingdomadvisors.org or Jim Hanna, [email protected] or 357-6278 x19 MON., 7pm – Westminister Presbyterian, south door, upstairs in Library; 233-6724. TOPEKA (Downtown) OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Fri., noon, Top of the Tower. Serving the youth of Topeka. WED., 7pm – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 6, 2nd Anyone welcome. 272-1099 or [email protected]. floor; 234-8020. TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) -- Every Fri. 8:30 to SAT. - 9am – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 8, 2nd 10:00 am at 3221 SW Burlingame Road. 800-932- floor; 862-2326. 8677. Support for your weight loss journey. tops.org For info: 357-8774; sunflowerintergroup.oa.org. VIP LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS – Every Fri., Noon, North NAMI TOPEKA – Every 2nd Tue., 6:45pm, lower level of Topeka Baptist Church, 123 NW Gordon. FREE lunch Valeo, 330 SW Oakley. If door is locked, call 608-1317 with Christian fellowship, devotions & entertainment to get in. The 1st hour is often a discussion of an provided by Topeka North Outreach.Free blood pressure important topic or video. The 2nd hour is usually a sup - checks the last Friday of every month, and birthday port talk time, w/ separate consumer & family groups. celebrations the 4th Friday. For Info: 286-1370. 608-1317. CONCERNED WOMEN FOR AMERICA MEETING - First OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP - First Tue. each month at Fri. of month, 6:30pm, 2523 SE Indiana Ave. Join other St. Francis Health, 1700 SW 7th St, Meeting Room, 2nd concerned individuals to pray and unite in action for floor, 6–7:30pm. Anyone with an ostomy may attend. Shawnee County and our Nation. To find out more The goal is to provide education and ongoing support about CWA go to ks.cwfa.org. 785-861-0422 for individuals with an ostomy. Contact Teresa A GOOD YARN CLUB – 2nd & 4th Sat., 9-11am, Kellerman at 785-295-5555 for info. Wanamaker Rd Baptist Church, 2700 SW Wanamaker. GRANDPARENT/RELATIVE CAREGIVER SUPPORT

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‘Risen’ a Bible-based detective story HIGH HOPES FOR FAITH-BASED by Michael Foust one of these disciples,” Pilate tells a mili - in the Mennonite Church and saw only tary tribune named Clavius (played by one movie in the theater by the time he Some of the best discussions I’ve ever Joseph Fiennes), a brutal leader who had was 18. But White says at an early age had in church small groups have revolved taken part in the killing of Jesus and who entertainment God put a dream in his heart to go into around what the Bible doesn’t tell us. For has little use for the story of His resurrec - by Bill Bumpas the entertainment industry. example: tion. Clavius, after all, prays to the Roman David White, founding partner in That led to him going to Hollywood Who did Cain marry? Why did God get god Mars. Pure Flix Entertainment, said they were when he was 19 where he began working so angry at Moses for striking that rock? Clavius and his men find Mary amazed by the impact of the first film in mainstream TV. Then God opened a And who wrote the book of Hebrews? Magdalene, demanding to know where after the opening weekend almost two door for him to be involved in Christian Then there’s this they put Jesus. years ago. Box office receipts for that movies. one: How would ‘Risen’ is historical “He’s right here,” weekend totaled in excess of $9 million. "... I actually think the Lord has given Roman officials – fiction, but it’s largely she answers, tears "All of Hollywood ended up calling me a greater freedom [than if I'd stayed and specifically in her eyes. “… that following Monday and saying First in TV] – and I think this is so true in our Pilate — have react - harmonious with the Open your heart of all, who is Pure Flix? And what is Mdeenlti's sqau eJsotiaonn Habaorut ta Jnesdu sJ eins sthe e class - lives: when we give God our life, when ed had they learned Gospel story, incredibly and see.” 'God's Not Dead,'" White recalls with a room," he summarizes. we bend our knee before him, when we of the empty tomb? He interrogates laugh. He also shares that God shined "And so in God's Not Dead – the first follow him, he gives us a greater freedom We know that the well-done, and not much a joyful favor on the movie that was the highest one – it was about defending your faith creatively," he shares. guards were paid to different from those Bartholomew, ask - grossing faith film of 2014 ($60 million, in a college setting," White continues, "I feel like I've had a much greater tell everyone that ing him the same according to IMDB.com). "and this brings us into the public set - freedom as an artist to be able to do the Jesus’ body was Sunday School discus- question. White tells OneNewsNow that Pure ting, [into] the public forum .... So I action films, to be able to do the come - stolen as they sup - sions many of us take “God is not at Flix is now ready to roll out God's Not think it opens up the story even larger, dies within this genre; and it's been posedly slept my beck and call,” Dead 2, starring Melissa Joan Hart. and I think people will feel like it still has incredibly rewarding to see how the Lord (Matthews 28:13), part in week to week.” Bartholomew "She plays this public school teacher the same heart that the first one has – but uses it for his glory." and that the chief responds. who is being sued for her Christian faith it's definitely a fresh take on all of it." God's Not Dead 2 (PG) will be in the - priests thought they could appease Pilate Clavius finds one of the men who had after she inadvertently answers a stu - The veteran Christian actor grew up aters beginning April 1. if he learned of the resurrection (Matthew guarded the tomb, demanding he explain 28:14). Scripture, though, has little else to what truly happened. At first, the guard of his life and seeing his entire worldview alike will walk out of Risen this weekend, used to share the Gospel with unbelievers, say. tells him they were asleep, but when turned upside down, Clavius must decide assuming the story was taken directly as well as to encourage, motivate and But let’s suppose Pilate did find out pressed, he acknowledges the truth: There if Christ is truly the Messiah, the Son of from the pages of Scripture. It wasn’t – inspire Christians. about the empty tomb. What would he was a bright flash and the huge stone flew God. It’s among the most powerful scenes even if it is quite good. — Michael Foust has covered the film have done? open “like a leaf.” Then they saw the risen I’ve witnessed in any film. But that doesn’t mean Risen can’t be industry for more than a decade. That’s the theme of the new movie Christ. Yes, “Risen” is historical fiction, but it’s Risen (PG-13) which opens in theaters “Never have I witnessed a moment largely harmonious with the Gospel story, this weekend and posits that Pilate would [like that,]” the guard, still terrified, says. incredibly well-done, and not much dif - have ordered his military to search for the Clavius seems frightened by the story, ferent from those Sunday School discus - body of Christ. What follows is a detec - too, but nonetheless orders his men to sions many of us take part in week to tive-type story that is inspiring continue combing the streets and build - week. and moving – even if we ings of Jerusalem in search of Jesus’ other And even though Clavius is a fictional assume we know disciples. character, he represents every single per - how it all will Finally, Clavius does find the disciples – son on the planet. Each person at one end. and the living point or another searches for the Truth, “You will Christ, too. and each of us – once confronted with the track down Now face- claims of Scripture – must decide whether each and to-face with we believe or reject the Gospel. every the most Fiennes, not surprisingly, stands out in shock - his performance, and acting in the movie ing event is a strength. “I would love to see an auditorium with a mixed spectrum of spectators that enjoy the Scripture and the creativity together, and feel moved,” he told me. One final word: As with all films of his - torical fiction – and particularly one involving biblical characters — we must Joseph Fiennes and Tom Felton in a scene from the movie "Risen." (CNS be careful to separate fact from fiction. No photo/Columbia Pictures) doubt, many Christians and unbelievers n Rosehill Place Clubhouse. Monthly support group for Room, University United Methodist Church, 1621 SW EVENT CALENDER CONTINUED caregivers of seniors. For info: 235-1367 ext.30. College Ave. NAMI is a student-run, student-led organ - GROUP – 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, 2nd floor meeting room, MOMS-IN-TOUCH PRAYER GROUP – Every Wed., 2:30- ization that provides mental health support, education, St. Francis Hosp, 1700 SW 7th. For info: Sharla, 286- 3:30pm, Library at Cair Paravel-Latin School. & advocacy in the Washburn University setting. A sup - 2329; Jennie (English/Spanish) 231-0763. Experience God’s power through prayer as we lift our port group is also available during this time. 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Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______March 2016 • 17 SPRING INTO WARMER CONCERT SEASON Is it spring yet? With all of the concerts being announced and coming to a venue near you, I’m starting to wonder… D.C. Compassion International Presents Jeanes Time of My Life Tour, featuring The Metro Voice Afters, Chris August, and Unspoken, with Special Guest, Among the Thirsty. Music Critic The show will be presented at Word of Life Church, April 16 at 7:00 p.m, in St. Joseph. The concert is brought to you by scene Outreach Productions, LLC, and a por - remcordinug asrtisit c will also be joined by tion of the proceeds will go to the Cold Mandisa and special guest Finding Weather Shelter for homeless men in St. Favour. They will be performing at Joseph. Tickets are available on Calvary Joplin iTickets.com, and fans get an extra dis - A brand new Hits Deep Tour head - In other news, if you hadn’t heard, Christian/Gospel Albums, #5 on the Top new album, with a new singer, to disap - count if they purchase tickets before lined by TobyMac and featuring Britt Stryper has been making a big comeback Current Rock Albums chart, #20 on the pointing results. But Sturm’s new release, April 10. Nicole, Building 429, Colton Dixon, in the heavy music industry. Having Top Current Physical Albums chart, #26 co-written with her husband, Joshua, has “Inspired by a series of life-altering Capital Kings, Finding Favour and released two new albums in the last three on the Top Current Albums chart, #29 on gotten some very high praise. Following a events,” Jeremy Camp will be coming to Hollyn hit the road in February and head years, their message of hope and the Top Current Digital Albums chart stint working with Billy Graham and Joplin in April, to promote his I Will west following a few shows in the south. redemption through Christ Jesus, as well and #44 on the Billboard Top 200. This is releasing a memoir, The Reason, Lacey Follow Tour. The platinum-selling They will be stopping in Kansas City on as their hard-rocking style, has not been their ninth album in their decades-long has returned to her hard rock roots with March 19. The tour is brought to you by tampered with. Their most recent career, and well worth checking out! a collection of songs focused on God’s KLOVE and Air1 radio in conjunction release, Fallen, sold over 10,000 copies Another well-known, although much great creation, as well as the miracle of with Awakening Events and sponsored during the first week of release landing at younger, hard Christian music artist, life. If you are a fan of hard rock or inter - by Food for the Hungry. For more infor - #2 on the Top Hard Music Albums chart, Lacey Sturm, has released her first solo ested in hearing some louder tunes with mation and tickets, please visit #2 on the Top Contemporary Christian album since leaving her band Flyleaf. a hard Christian message, check out tobymac.com Albums chart, #2 on Billboard’s Top Since leaving the band, Flyleaf released a Lacey’s newest offering.

good luck with con - appear to be a lost cause, a new book testimonies and hilarious anecdotes pro - isn’t settling for less. In fact, it could book shelf vincing most suggests they can be saved after all — vided by the authors. be more than you ever thought pos - Millennial men to and it couldn’t be more timely! For example, in“Asking Her Out”, sible.” Heavy Lifting : Grow up, get a job, abandon adoles - This book is chock-full of sage advice Geraghty writes an important piece An intersection of the Art of raise a family, and other manly advice cence. This new age young guys can easily grasp and imple - about how young men should handle Manliness and The Good Men Project, of man buns, met - ment into their lives. Using their experi - pursuing women, facing rejection, and Heavy Lifting does an adequate job of BY JIM GERAGHTY & CAM EDWARDS rosexuality and ences as husbands and fathers, Geraghty preparing for “the right girl”. He counsels encouraging Millennials guys to aspire to PUBLISHER: REGNERY PUBLISHING, 2015: meekness in men and Edwards advise their charges on that “There’s a sting that comes with be men. Geraghty and Edwards seek to The days of rugged individualism and portends bad news. how to take the initiative, or how to suc - rejection. But it shouldn’t be crippling, improve their younger male counter - virtuous manly men are gone. Pajama One can’t help but think, Where have ceed in the domestic sphere. and the fear of rejection shouldn’t crip - parts, and their book certainly achieves Boy? Say it ain’t so! all the real men disappeared to? Are they Heavy Lifting encourages young men ple us either.” this goal. Whether you’re a young woman seek - mythical creatures who are just figments to become independent — to leave their In the chapter entitled “Settling Heavy Lifting is a blueprint all ing out a boyfriend or husband or a con - of our imaginations? parents’ basements, to put away the Down,” Cam makes a great case for Americans can use to cultivate the next tractor seeking out a prospective worker, Although most Millennial guys might video games, to dress well, to find work, young men to discover the beauty of generation of men. Read it — and to be assertive, and to start families. settling down, saying “Settling down encourage the young men in your life to Readers will appreciate the first-hand with a wife and kids that you love read it as well.

2So0me 1of C6hris tiaGn musric's abiggmest TombyMac ycoll abAoratinwg witha a driversde Perwformaincen/Sonng for ethe lrive rs endition names won at the 2016 Gramm, includ - group of artists, including for the first of the song "How Awesome is Our God," ing TobyMac and Israel Houghton in time in a decade, his former DC Talk which featured Yolanda Adams. the Gospel and Christian music cate - bandmates Kevin Max and Michael Tait. Gospel music's trailblazer Kirk gories. The singer took to Facebook to Franklin took home the award for Best Taking home the award for the Best express his gratitude: "So honored, so Gospel Performance/Song for the single Contemporary grateful, so humbled and soooo thank - "Wanna Be Happy?" Christian Music ful for all who labored with me on this This win marks Album was Christian project. To God be the glory," he wrote Franklin's eighth music pioneer about his win. Grammy Award. TobyMac for This is TobyMac's song "Feel It" was also Along with Israel & Not a Test. Other nominated for a NewBreed, those who nominees in the cate - Grammy for Best went up against gory included Chris Contemporary FRANKLIN Franklin in the same TOBYMAC Tomlin for Love Ran Christian Music category included Red, Matt Maher for Saints and Sinners, Performance/Song, Anthony Brown & Group Therapy, Lauren Daigle for How Can it Be and but it was singer Travis Greene, and Brian Courtney Jason Crabb for Whatever the Road. Francesca Battistelli Wilson. This win marks the 51-year-old's third who was named win - Rounding out the winners for the BATTISTELLI career Grammy Award. His album Alive ner for her single Gospel and Christian categories for the and Transported won "Holy Spirit." Battistelli received her first 2016 Grammy Awards were The for Best Rock Gospel Grammy Award nomination in 2009, Fairfield Four. The group won the cate - Album in 2009 and Eye for Best Gospel Performance with her gory Best Roots Gospel Album with on It was also named as single "Free to Be Me." their album Still Rockin' My Soul. With the Best Joining the night of a lasting career in the music industry, Contemporary winners was worship The Fairfield Four have existed for over Christian Music leader Israel 90 years. DAIGLE Album of 2013. Houghton, who won They started as a trio in Nashville, This Is Not a Test is the award in the Best Tennessee's Fairfield Baptist Church in the seventh studio album by TobyMac. It Gospel Album catego - 1921, but the first time they received a debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200. ry for Israel & New Grammy Award was in 1997 for the HOUGHTON Produced by Christopher Stevens, David Breed's live album song "I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray," Garcia, TobyMac, Capital Kings and Covered: Alive in Asia. Houghton was and won again in 1998 for Best Solomon Olds, This is Not a Test finds also nominated in the Best Gospel Traditional Soul Gospel Album.

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Ashley Campbell Opens up About Alzheimer’s and a Daughter's Love show signs of dementia—Alzheimer's amazing," she says. unwavering support has enabled Glen By Anne-Marie Botek disease, to be exact—a degenerative Glen and Her presence also served as an anchor to be transformed into a generational Ashley Campbell vividly remembers brain condition hallmarked by memory Ashley for Glen, whenever he flubbed a note, or icon of a much different kind than he's the day when she first began to notice loss, confusion and hallucinations. Campbell lost track of what songs he'd already used to being. the changes in her father, country music played. During these rare instances, Glen's candor, combined with his legend, Glen Campbell. The show must go on Ashley was ready to step in and diffuse dogged determination to continue to She was in high school and had invit - Glen received an official Alzheimer's the tension, gently guiding her father pursue a lifelong passion of performing, ed her friends over to watch a movie— diagnosis in early 2011. He and his fam - back on track, whenever he lost his way. seems to have converted him from pop Lord of the Rings. Her father poked his ily chose to go public about his condi - She also acted as a stand-in culture icon, into a symbol of the baby head in, mid-film, to say hello and tion later on that year. spokesperson for her father whenever boomer generation's ongoing fight inquire about what they were watching. Ashley says she was too young to have he would step into the public eye. It is a against the stark realities of a disease Ashley told him and he left. been involved in the family's decision to role that Ashley seems uniquely suited that has no cure and no truly effective He came back several minutes later, announce her father's diagnosis (and for, which makes it even more amazing form of treatment. asking the same question and receiving thus, brave the staggering stigma that when she admits that she fell into it nat - It's this last truth—the lack of a func - surrounds Alzheimer's disease). But she the same answer. The scenario then "Rhinestone Cowboy" took to the stage, urally. "It wasn't really a conscious deci - tional cure for Alzheimer's—that the states that the choice wasn't a difficult repeated itself for a third time. Ashley could be seen standing just to the sion. It's just my way of being support - Campbell's are banding together to help one for her parents to make, given that As she recalls the episode, Ashley, side of her father, her fingers deftly pick - ive of him and productive at the same change. Glen was continuing to record and now 29, admits initially attributing her ing on a banjo, or flying across the keys time," she says. Like many newly-anointed care - planned on touring at least one more father's behavior to his characteristic of a keyboard as part of his backup Ashley's mother, Kim, is Glen's other givers, Ashley and her family initially time. "He was still performing and we unconventionality. "My dad's always band. rock. had no idea of the scope of the didn't want people to attribute any of been a little eccentric," she says, her She says that the experience was Kim acts as Glen's primary caregiver Alzheimer's epidemic, nor the size of his behavior to drugs," Ashley says. voice tinged with deep affection. "I did - invaluable, both personally and profes - and Ashley moved back in with her par - the community of people caring for Glen showed few public signs of n't think much of it, at the time." sionally. ents several years ago to help out. loved ones with the disease. slowing down as he embarked on his Eccentricity has long been considered "I can't even put it into words how Together, the two of them form a formi - "After the announcement, there was farewell tour and released a new album, the purview of the highly-creative. And priceless it was for me to be able to per - dable team, each filling in whenever this amazing outpouring of support entitled: "Ghost on the Canvas." Glen, an actor, former television show form with my dad. It was a ridiculously they're needed. "She leans on me, I lean from the fans and their families," she Ashley, a budding musician in her host, and six-time Grammy winner, cer - valuable experience for me as a per - on her, we lean on each other," says says. "Meeting so many people who own right, got to accompany Glen on tainly fits the bill. former. But, more importantly, it was so Ashley. "No one can do this alone." were affected by the disease was a huge his final tour—which ended in Unfortunately, it wasn't the crooner's great to watch my dad doing what he incentive for us to become advocates." December 2011. creativity that was driving this new loves. Being able to witness the legacy he A different kind of legacy Glen, Kim and Ashley all recently During the tour, Ashley, her brother, behavior. created and to see all of the fans who The Campbell's decision to tell the traveled to Washington D.C., where Shannon, and their band, "Victoria Though the Campbell's didn't know love and support him—being caught in world about Glen's struggle with Ashley gave a moving testimony about Ghost," opened for Glen. 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20 • March 2016 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice sitting atop the ACC which includes Miami (FL) and Virginia, both of whom could make runs in their own right. But there is just something about these Tar Heels. They play solid defense and four of their five losses came on the road, and we all know how hard it is to win road games in college basketball. In TAKING A BOaLgainDst w aSr, oTtheArs foNr eqCual E rights, By Brett Honeycutt addition, they’re coached by Roy while others stood for various other March Madness is officially upon us. Baylor. Those teams just seem better Williams, so you can never count them “For if you remain silent at this causes. I know the tournament hasn’t started suited for life in the tournament. out. Oh yeah, they recently beat #12 time, relief and deliverance for the Not all were right and not all were yet, but college basketball is in its home However, don’t forget about West Miami by 25. Jews will arise from an- other place, wrong, but each athlete believed stretch and teams are vying for Virginia and their 40 minutes of Villanova is another team that but you and your father’s family will what he or she was doing was the conference titles, conference fierce full court press. They are a seems to have the keys for a deep run. perish. And who knows but that you right thing to do. tournament champi - lot faster in person than Currently ranked #1, they have a 24-3 onships and positioning they look like and they will record with two of those losses coming in the big dance, the NCAA give some unsuspecting teams to Oklahoma and Virginia, both top ten Tournament. Let’s take a few trouble. teams. Villanova has an easy time with moments and look at some teams I am amazed that Oklahoma lesser competition, but I want to see that could make a run this March. has remained in the top 5 most of the what they do in the middle rounds of We’ll start in our own back yard year. Losing to Kansas when they played the tournament. with the Big 12 where, as I write this, their #1 vs. #2 game that went in triple Arizona and Michigan State are seven out of ten teams are in the Top 25. overtime, I can understand not drop - both teams that ump up and bite some - That’s just an incredible number. Every ping in the polls. But losing to unranked one who isn’t properly prepared. time a team takes the court it’s a battle. Kansas State and at the time, an Arizona is coached by Sean Miller and At the top is Kansas, who is in pursuit of unranked Texas Tech team and not Michigan State has Denzel Valentine. their 12th conference title in a row. moving down in the rankings can only Yeah, the Spartans from Michigan State That’s just one shy of UCLA’s record 13 be classified as the Buddy Hield effect. I are currently sitting in 5th place in the straight conference championships. hope a Big 12 team goes deep in the Big 10, but at #6, they’re the highest Oklahoma, West Virginia, Iowa State, tournament. They are by far the best ranked Big 10 team. Baylor, Texas and Texas Tech are all conference in the country but they need Don’t forget about Wichita State ranked and could al make the tourna - to have success in March to justify that. who has proven in the past that they ment. I feel like the teams that could Other teams that could make a cause havoc to your bracket. All in all, it make a run are KU, Oklahoma, and run…..North Carolina. At 22-5, they are should be another great tournament!

plan devised by King Ahasuerus’ right-hand man, Haman. To plead her case (and protest), have come to your royal position for None, though, had the gravity of she had to put her life on the line. In such a time as this?” Esther 4:14 Esther’s situation and no sane per - those days if she wanted to speak to Throughout history various ath - son would argue what she stood for the king, he had to call for her. Going letes have stood up for (or against) was wrong. She was against the into his presence without his per - causes. Some athletes have stood slaughter of her people, the Jews; a mission could mean death to that person. Her uncle, Mordecai, though, convinced her that God could have placed her in that posi - tion to save the Jewish people. Not doing anything, though, would mean the Jewish nation’s demise. In the end, Esther found favor from the king and the people were spared, while Haman was hung on the very gallows he had made for the Jews. Standing for something, especially for Christ, may not cost you your life, but it will make an impact.

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Ignoring flooring and siding damage Termites are called “silent destroyers” because they may be secretly hiding and thriving in a home or yard without immediate signs of damage. They cause more than $5 billion in damage every year in the United States, according to the National Pest Management Association. House foundations, wood fram - ing, furniture and shelves are all possible feeding sites for termites. In spring, termites can be seen swarming around windows or doors. Other signs of termite activ - ity include buckling wood, swollen floors and ceilings and areas that appear to be suffering from slight water damage. Brick and mortar homes are not termite-proof as they have wooden components, such as framing and 22 • March 2016 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice New Resident Church Guide Grace Community Church - Overbrook 6. FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST Worship Service - 9:00 a.m. 1912 SW Gage, Topeka, KS Contacts: Logan Barnett 785-597-5498, 1. The Great I AM Church 272-0443 www.fsbctopeka.org Scott Bond 423-0406, Jack Snavely 760-3513 Breaking Traditions Sunday Services: Non-Denominational 8:30 AM Traditional Worship 13. WANAMAKER WOODS NAZARENE Pastor Cordell Fischer 9:45 AM Bible study--all ages Serving Christ - Loving People 11 AM Contemporary Worship 3501 SW Wanamaker Rd • 273-2248 2523 SE Indiana Dr. L.D. Holmes, Sr. Pastor (785) 861-0422 7. TOPEKA BAPTIST CHURCH www.wwnaz.org www.greatIAMchurch.com “Finding NEW LIFE in CHRIST” Sun. Worship: 9am (Hymns) & 11 am Sunday Worship 9:30 & 10:45am, 5pm Children’s Worship 9 & 11 am 2. CHRISTIAN CAVALRY ~ Sunday School for all ages ~ Sunday School 10 am, all ages MINISTRIES INT. 4500 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka Sun. Evening Various Children’s Programs Pastor Beaux Bryant 785-862-0988 6 pm Life Groups; 6:30 pm Teen Service 3851 South St., Grantville, KS 66429 Wed. 6:30 pm Adult & Teen Life Groups 1-800-673-3633 www.topekabaptist.org Wed. 6:30 pm Kids University www.church4bikers.org 8. WANAMAKER ROAD ~ Nursery care at all services ~ BAPTIST CHURCH 3. TOPEKA BIBLE CHURCH “Being and making disciples of Jesus Christ 15. OAKLAND UNITED METHODIST 1101 SW Mulvane St., Topeka by the power of the Gospel, to the glory of God” CHURCH 785-234-5545 2700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka 801 NE Chester, Topeka, KS 66616 Worship: 8:00 - 9:30 & 11am (785) 272-9323 www. wrbctopeka.com 235-1010 • [email protected] Sunday School & Bible Studies: Traditional Sunday Worship 10:30am & 6pm Shawn O'Trimble, Pastor 9:30 & 11am Sunday School 9am • Wed. Prayer 7pm Sunday School 9:15am, Worship 10:30am www.discovertbc.com Children's worship time 10:30am 9. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Hear us on WREN Radio Sun. 10-11am 18. CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC Children's Sunday School: 10:30am Topeka, Kansas 66606 310 E 8th St (E. US 56 Hwy) Like us on Facebook! Sunday Services - 10:00 am 4. NORTHLAND CHRISTIAN All are welcome - Come and see us! Youth group 1st & 3rd Sundays 4-6pm CHURCH Overbrook, KS; 785-665-7117 CHURCH Pastor Kathy Crofford 3102 NW opeka Blvd., Topeka Elvin Dillard, Senior Pastor Voted 2015 Best Church in Topeka! 20. HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH 16. HOUSE OF THE LORD CHURCH 5973 SW 25th St. 23.EAST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 286-1204 Sunday School 9 am; Worship 10 am A Spirit-filled, Word-centered church Pastor Dale Stockburger www.gccinoverbrook.com Topeka, KS 66614 ● 273-0710 801 NE Poplar St., 4425 S.E. 29th St., 379-9933. Wed. 6:15 pm: Children/Youth/ 2531 SE Wittenberg Rd., Topeka Sunday Worship 10:45am & 6:00pm Adult programs [email protected] Reconciliation: Sat 3-4pm Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm Weekend Masses: Sat 4:30pm Topeka, KS 66616 AWANA Sunday at 5:45 p.m. Worship Sun. 8:00, 9:30 & 11am Wed. Prayer & Praise 7pm 785-506-4594 See our website for info on our www.northlandcctopeka.org 10. LORD’S HOUSE CHURCH Sunday 7:30, 9, 11am, 6pm 785-266-LOVE (5683) www.ctktopeka.org Sunday Mornings: 10 am Worship Student Ministries & Kid City 300 SW Roosevelt, Topeka KS 66606 J. Michael Borjon, Pastor Pastor Marilyn Hahn McGinnis Fr. Mitchel Zimmerman, Pastor and Junior Church for the kids www.esbcks.org 5. FAIRLAWN CHURCH OF THE 10 a.m. Sunday (Non-traditional Service) 17. HIGHLAND HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN Fr. Jaime Zarse, Associate Pastor 21. HARVEST FAMILY FELLOWSHIP NAZARENE See “About Us” at our website CHURCH Meets at 522 SW Polk 730 SW Fairlawn Rd., Topeka, KS www.kawriverkeruv.com Sunday Services: 8:30 and 10:00 AM 19. SEAMAN COMMUNITY CHURCH 785-220-5418 (785) 272-6322 • www.FairlawnNaz.org Questions? [email protected] 785-379-5642 Independent Christ-Centered Bible Church Pastor Rey Rodriguez Reach new residents Sunday Worship: 10:40 am Jars of Clay Children's Center now open 2036 NW Taylor, Topeka, KS Sun. Worship 10 am & seekers! Put your 12. BUCK CREEK COUNTRY CHURCH Taking registrations: 785-379-9098 Adult, Youth & Children’s Sun. School 9:15 Meeting at Buck Creek School House 354-8777 • www.seamanchurch.com www.topekaharvest.vpweb.com church info in this guide - 2930 SE Tecumseh Road Adult Sunday School - Sun. 9:30am 22. NEW CITY LIFE CHURCH 5 mi. east of Perry on Hwy 24, 13th & Phillips Rd. Tecumseh, Kansas 66542 Call 235-3340 for details. Childrens Sunday School - 8:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30am 5221 SW West Drive

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After CAMPBELL ROMPER ROOM he graduated in 1962, the couple moved continued from page 18 continued from page 1 back to Wichita, where Fran taught once more. her father's struggles with Alzheimer's The programs featured a Mr. Do Bee Miss Fran was selected from 800 appli - to the Senate Special Committee on and a Mr. Don't Bee to teach children safe cants for the position of Romper Room Aging. During her oration, she stressed and appropriate behavior. Here is part of hostess at KAKE. She had already signed a the need to funnel funds into finding a a song aired in one of Miss Fran's broad - contract to teach third grade in the fall, remedy for the disease. casts from 1977: and had no intention of applying for the With her parents sitting nearby, “Do be a sidewalk player; don't be a Romper Room position, but did so at her Ashley spoke frankly of Alzheimer's street player. husband's urging, she said. The process effect on her father's memories. Do be a car-sitter; don't be a car- involved four rounds of interviews, which "Now, when I play banjo with my stander.” included doing commercials and teach - dad, it's getting harder for him to follow During Miss Fran's tenure, the show ing lessons to imaginary children. along and it's going to get harder for used a Mattel jack-in-the-box for its From a young age, Fran had the com - When Ann Marie (second from right) substituted for a missing child on the program, him to recall my name," she says, her opening and closing theme, accompanied bined qualifications of love for young she was not allowed to call her mother ‘Mom.’ voice breaking a bit as she admits the by the “Pop Goes the Weasel” song. She children and performing. Her late sister, opposed to this change. She ran for Kansas secretary of state in blunt truth about what the future might also used the “Magic Mirror” at the end of Barbara Snow Givens, was born when “I thought it would lose its spontane - 1997 and served on the Topeka City hold, "It's hard to come to the realiza - the program. Fran was 10, so she began by caring for ity,” she said. So Miss Fran left Romper Council from 1997 to 2001. tion that someday my dad might look at “Romper, stomper, bomper boo. Tell her while still a child herself. In high Room after 13 years. She returned to She worked for the Kansas me and I will be absolutely nothing to me, tell me, tell me, do. Magic Mirror, tell school, she performed in plays and was teaching and earned a master's degree at Department of Social and Rehabilitative him." me today, did all my friends have fun at active in Thespians. Wichita State University with emphases Services with “special purpose schools” or In those moments, it seems as play?” Then she named the children in “I was always the character part,” she in the areas of learning disabilities, mental special education programs for institu - though Ashley herself serves as a stand- the television audience that she could said. This may have helped prepare her retardation and child psychology. Then tionalized children, and later worked with in for every person who has ever had to “see.” for the role of Romper Room hostess as she went to work for the Sedgwick school districts as program specialist, witness a loved one slowly succumb to “I can see...Claude,” she said. well as Mrs. Santa for various children's training special education para-educators the effects of Alzheimer's. “Claude's my dad's name,” Ann Marie events in Wichita for children of employ - County Special Education Co-op, devel - When asked if shouldering such a said. oping individual education programs for for the Department of Education with heavy burden of responsibility is diffi - Miss Fran would pick the names from Prayer was middle and high school students in nine Dr. Phyllis Kelly. She volunteered for the cult, given her young age, Ashley polite - all the letters she received. counties. Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging and ly demurs. "You kind of learn to take “I got lots of mail,” she said. offered on the Part of this job was getting jobs for TARC, and volunteered for and served on each day as it comes. It's a lot easier to Originally from Tulsa, Okla., Fran program “until it young people with special needs. the board of Sheltered Living and Lulac. do something like this when it's for Snow graduated from Will Rogers High “Since I'd been on television it was In one 1977 Romper Room program, someone you love. It's not hard—it's an School in 1954. She was offered but was outlawed.” pretty easy for me to get them jobs,” she Miss Fran teaches about Christmas, honor." turned down a scholarship for speech and said. spelling the word out on a little white - In late 1982, Claude was appointed by board held in front of the camera. She Coping by coming together drama at the University of Tulsa, deciding ees of Beech, Cessna and Boeing aircraft Governor John Carlin to serve as chief of teaches about saying “Thank you” and As hard as the journey ahead is likely instead to attend Graceland College in companies. to be, Ashley and the rest of her family Lamoni, Ia. After training for a week in Baltimore, appeals of state unemployment compen - sings about sitting, not standing in the aim to make the most out of the time She was a cheerleader at Graceland Md., Miss Fran's first day at Romper sation for the Kansas Department of car, before the invention of car seats for they have left with their beloved patri - College and later at the University of Room was in 1965. Labor. Six months later, Fran, Ann Marie kids. Since the days of Romper Room, arch. Tulsa where she earned a bachelor's “I was so nervous,” she said. “I was and brother Mike followed him when her practices such as mentioning Christmas " I've learned not to take any moment degree with majors in psychology and nervous for five months.” teaching contract was completed in July and even saying the Pledge of Allegiance for granted. To me, he's not just an education, qualifying her to teach kinder - Each group of children appeared on of 1983. have become controversial. amazing musician—he's an incredible garten through 12th grade. Romper the show for two weeks. Sometimes, Ann “We lived in a little apartment behind “I've had people say, 'If it weren't for dad." Room hostesses were required to be Marie substituted for an absent child. Topeka West,” Ann Marie said. Before that you, I'd have never learned the Pledge of When asked what she would say to teachers, she said. “I was not allowed to call her 'Mom,' they came back and forth to visit, she said. Allegiance,'” Fran said. the countless men and women caring While at Graceland College she met she said. Fran has a long list of civic activities My, how times have changed. Thank for family members with Alzheimer's, and “fell madly in love” with her husband Initially, the programs aired live, but including serving as Chairman of the you, Miss Fran. Ashley said: "Don't ever think that you of 58 years, Claude Lee. after 13 years, the producers wanted to Board of Community Action, Inc. in For a sample of Miss Fran on Romper should, or could, do this alone. You have Fran taught at Randolph Elementary tape them. They wanted to tape two or Topeka for 10 years, and currently serves Room go to youtube.com and search for to find a support system. School in Topeka while Claude attended three shows in one day, she said. Fran was as district representative for that agency. 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