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Destroyed by the Romans in 70 A.D., what will a rebuilt Temple mean for Israel?
by Chris Mitchell Motta Gur made an announcement that Jews had destroyed it, Zerubbabel (the head of the tribe of waited to hear for some 2,000 years. Judah when the Israelites returned from the JERUSALEM, Israel – The capture of Jerusalem's "The Temple Mount is in our hands! The Temple Babylonian exile) laid the founndPatleioasne ssteoen CeA fSoE rp aa gse c 1-5 Temple Mount 50 years ago this month sent shock - Mount is in our hands!" he declared. ond temple that was later expanded by King Herod. Family Life Radio 88.1FM is cele - waves throughout the Jewish world. It also raised Retaking this ground was important fonr a Pnlueamseb seer e COUTRhT apta gte m10 ple fell in 70 AD at the hands of the brating their newly increased signal, hopes for the building of the third temple. of reasons. For one, it's where King Solomon built Romans. now reaching over 100,000 New lis - On June 7, 1967, Israeli Brigade Commander Col. the first Jewish temple. 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He realizes that God ($12 each for groups of 8 or more), than wins and losses. placed him in a prominent position not simply and there is a VIP package for $25. "I was heading to Atlanta to do a fund-raiser to win baseball games but to help others expe - The VIP pass includes entry to a ques - for a high school baseball team in north rience that same faith. tion and answer session with Mark Schultz. Georgia," he said. "I left early that morning and "Immediately, what hit me hard was that For more information go to got a call from a national reporter who said, when you're talented and your giftedness takes www.myflr.org/topeka `Hey, Dayton, look, I just have to confirm the you further than your character can sustain news. Yordano Ventura was killed in a car acci - n Please see ROYAL page 3 2 • June 2017 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice “So a few years ago, this was considered 3RD TEMPLE fringe–zealots, lunatics, peculiar. Life Lessons From a Little One continued from page 1 because of his Today it's mainstream.” ETERNAL CELEBRATION desire to be bap - tized today. I froze. When Commander Gur declared the by Jessica S. Hosman Now what do we Temple Mount was back in Jewish hands, I stood behind the keyboard with my do? During a it rekindled hope for a long-awaited Third fingers on the keys and my vision turned moment of silent Temple. towards heaven. Rarely do I look into the congregational Jessica Hosman "The Six-Day War was a miracle of bib - congregation while leading worship, but prayer, I lical proportions and was a cataclysmic the movement of a little one on the front approached the pastor and told him our opening of a new era for Israel and the row caught my eye. I watched as my son dilemma. He simply asked if our son had whole world," Rabbi Chaim Richman told whispered something to the woman next professed Jesus Christ and invited Him to CBN News. to him and then walked back to sit with dwell in His heart and take over his life. Rabbi Richman, director of the his Pop and Pap-Pap. I knew something When I responded yes, he asked if I International Department at The Temple was up, but quickly diverted my attention believed his profession was genuine. I Institute, is dedicated to rebuilding the A model of back to the Lord and thought nothing knew it was… probably more genuine Jewish temple. He sees the time since the the Second more of it. than most. The Holy Spirit Six-Day War as a prophetic shift. Temple as it A little while later, I again did the rest and within a "It would be hard, I think, not to see looked in 70 caught movement from my few short minutes, my hus - what's happened in the past 50 years as a A.D. son out of my periphery. band and I were walking tremendous – not just fulfillment of This time, he was walking into the baptismal pool prophecy – but a tremendous jump start, "The story, though, that he told us is that you're starting tomorrow. I want this back to the front of the with our son, dressed in a tremendous fast forward," Richman that the soldiers were on the Temple to be my part, my part in helping you,'" he church and began speaking only the clothes we had said. "It's more than prophetic. It's like a Mount and it was just like the first hour or said, according to Rabbi Richman. to the pastor. The pastor worn to church that day. kiss from heaven. It's like a divine kiss. It's so. And they were approached by a CBN News asked Richman what was smiled, Zechariah smiled, I realized as I stood like an intimate brush with the reality of Jordanian fellow in Western dress who their reaction to that story. "Well, I and then the two exchanged with him in the water that God's compassion and love. He keeps His explained that he was the official tour guess they were pretty surprised, but the a high five before he headed my analytical mindset promises." guide for the Jordanian parliament and he bottom line is in hindsight; it doesn't look back to his seat. I glanced back at my hus - nearly held my son back from obeying The Institute shares a key connection to offered to take the soldiers and to show like we were ready." band who echoed the same grin. When I what the Holy Spirit was prompting him the battle for Jerusalem. Its founder, Rabbi them the sites on the Temple Mount. Now, 50 years later, that's changed with finished on the keys and finally sat down to do. Here he was, an innocent young Yisrael Ariel, served with the 55th "He takes the soldiers, you know, and the Temple Institute preparing blueprints next to him, he told me that Zechariah child wanting nothing more than to show Paratroopers Brigade that captured the the rabbi there and he says, 'well this is and gathering official temple elements approached him during worship to share the world his devotion to Jesus through a Temple Mount. After the victory, a exactly where the sanctuary stood. This is such as the priestly garments. Richman is he wanted to get baptized… today. spontaneous public baptism and I had Jordanian guide gave them a remarkable where the altar stood and then this is also dispelling myths about the temple on Immediately, my carnal mind jumped initially told him no. I wept as the realiza - tour. where the Menorah stood.' today's digital loudspeaker: YouTube. into action with thoughts of "he can't… tion flooded my mind. Yet God, in His "His job was to carry the company "He tells them all these things about the All of this means talk of rebuilding the he's not ready… he's too young… he lovingkindness and mercy, had the final machine gun," Richman explained. history of the Holy Temple … Finally, the temple is no longer considered a fringe doesn't understand." I pulled my husband say. "There's a very beautiful photograph of rabbi asked him, 'why are you telling us all idea. into the hallway to tell him my thoughts. Zechariah shared his profession and that. He actually – the first night of the lib - this?' And he said, 'well, we have tradition "Today there's a lobby in the Knesset of We agreed to take Zechariah out of chil - together his father and I submerged him eration of Jerusalem – he was given the from our fathers [and] they from their how many members of Knesset that are dren's church for a few minutes to talk and into the water. I pray the image of his face task of guarding over the spot of the fathers that one day the Jews would wage constantly speaking about Jewish rights to try to analyze a bit further what was going when he arose never leaves my memory. Dome of the Rock, which of course is a war and conquer this mountain and pray on the Temple Mount," Richman on. The smile that filled his face was one that where is the Holy of Holies. rebuild the Holy Temple, and I assume continued. "There are members of Our six-year old shared with us that he words cannot adequately describe. It was Knesset that actually talk about the wanted to tell more people about Jesus as if the Holy Spirit had consumed him in rebuilding the Holy Temple. Do you real - and that he wanted Jesus to begin speak - that moment and filled him with an inde - ize that 20 years ago these people wouldn't ing more so that people would hear Him, scribable joy and wonder that radiated have been given a moment on prime time not just Zechariah. We tried going the the - from every fiber of his being. All I wanted television to say these things. They would ological baptism route and, while he did - to do was hold him and squeeze him tight, have been laughed out. n't fully grasp all that, he maintained that drinking in the moment and all he had One of those Knesset members is he really wanted to get baptized today and received. Rabbi Yehuda Glick. didn't want to wait a moment longer. Unless you change and become like lit - "So a few years ago this was considered When we told him we didn't think he was tle children, you will never enter the fringe – zealots, lunatics, peculiar. Today ready, crocodile tears began filling his eyes. Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 18:3). I it's mainstream. Ten years ago, there was It was obvious he wanted to be brave and believe my son tasted the Kingdom of not a single member of Knesset who not cry, but he couldn't mask the sheer Heaven. He didn't care about the crowd. ascended the Temple Mount," Glick said. disappointment in our response. He didn’t care that he didn't have a change Richman sees the temple through the We took Zechariah back to children's of clothes. He cared about obeying Jesus eyes of the prophet Isaiah who wrote church and went back into the service. and following through with a heart's 3,000 years ago that God's house would The whole time the sermon was being desire to share more boldly of Him. be called a house of prayer for all nations preached, my heart raced as my mind was If God is speaking to our hearts, obedi - "Even them I will bring to My holy fixated on my son. Did we really make the ence doesn't always have to make sense. It mountain and make them joyful in My right decision? The sermon came to a can look foolish. It can look childish. And house of prayer. Their burnt offerings close and the pastor began to share of a perhaps that's how we'll know, it's actually and their sacrifices will be accepted on brave little boy who approached him God. My altar; For My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations." (Isaiah 66:7) "It means there's a God in the world and that the best is yet to come – and that we are so connected to Him and to each other and to that purpose and to all humanity and it's just a wonder - ful privilege to be with you today look - ing out over Jerusalem and to realize that we're living in probably the most important time in history," he contin - ued. "If you believe in the God of Israel and you see His hand on His people and you understand the tremendous changes that have gone on over the years, you see that the One who brought us this far isn't finished and will keep His promises." Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______June 2017 • 3 Advocates speculate about Brownback appointment Kansas governor could be ambassador-at-large for international religious liberty FORGE Director to speak Human rights advocates are would vacate the governor’s would make an announcement when he at C5-Alive Luncheon heaping praise on Kansas Gov. mansion. addressed The World Summit in Defense Gabriel O’Shea, Executive Director [email protected]. Sam Brownback as speculation The State Department direct - of Persecuted Christians. He did not men - of FORGE, will be the featured speaker C5Alive is dedicated to developing grows that he will become the ed an inquiry to the White tion the post or Brownback, but he at the C5-Alive “POWER” and uniting Christian next ambassador-at-large for House, which did not respond declared the issue a top concern: Luncheon June 8, from Leadership in the commu - international religious freedom. to requests for comment on the “Protecting religious freedom is a foreign- 11:30 am to 1 pm, nity, involving businesses, “As a U.S. senator, Gov. issue. Brownback’s office would policy priority of the Trump administra - FORGE is an organiza - non-profits and churches. Brownback was second-to-none not directly address the poten - tion.” tion dedicated to economic The next luncheon will in advocacy for persecuted reli - tial appointment. Several top religious freedom advocates development and geared to be held July 13. gious minorities in places such as Brownback “Gov. Brownback is focused declined to go on the record ahead of an recruit, retain and train In addition to monthly Sudan,” said Russell Moore, president of on his continued efforts to make Kansas official announcement, but some groups young talent for Topeka, “POWER” luncheons held the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics the best state in America to raise a family are already drafting press releases to rally O’Shea will speak about on the second Thursday of and Religious Liberty Commission. and grow a business,” communications around Brownback. They believe he leadership development each month, C5 also hosts He said Brownback would be “amaz - director Melika Willoughby said in an would bring a high-profile presence to the and opportunities in periodic business fairs and ingly effective” in the job: “A Brownback email. office and could effectively leverage his Topeka. other events, including ambassadorship would make clear that The bipartisan praise for Brownback deep contacts at the White House and on The cost to attend the luncheon is EasterFest. the United States government takes seri - comes after House and Senate lawmakers Capitol Hill. $10 for C5Alive members and first- The luncheons are held in different ously religious persecution around the introduced resolutions calling on the Katrina Lantos Swett, a former time guests who RSVP, and $12 at the locations around the Capital City each world.” administration to make international reli - Democrat-appointed chair of the U.S. door. Non-members and other guests month. C5 members may also sponsor The 60-year-old Brownback, a conser - gious freedom a centerpiece of its foreign Commission on International Religious pay $15. C5 luncheons are open to the luncheons and other events as a way to vative Catholic, served 14 years in the policy agenda. The resolutions called for Freedom (USCIRF), called Brownback “a public and everyone is welcome to promote their organizations. attend, organizers said. RSVPs and For more information about C5, go Senate before becoming governor of President Donald Trump to immediately strong choice” who would “provide pow - inquiries can be sent to to C5Alive.org. Kansas in 2011. He is two years into his name an ambassador-at-large for interna - erful, committed, and high profile leader - second term, but also among the least tional religious freedom—a post vacant ship to the post.” popular governors in the country—with since January. Congress created the ambassador posi - an approval rating below 30 percent. If Some observers thought Vice President tion in the landmark International nominated and confirmed, Brownback Mike Pence—a close Brownback friend— Religious Freedom Act of 1998. Hosted Vo ice Serv ice High Speed Intern et Un i ed C ommu nica o ns This year's event, sponsored by at night and say, `My goodness, I've MMoMovMovinMovingooviovingvi ng bbubusbusinbusinebusinesbusinessbusiusi ness iintoinintnto thttheh e ROYAL Hobby Lobby, will be held following just had the most perfect day in the continued from page 1 the 6:15 game against the Seattle history of my life'. No, there are chal - 211s1stst ccecencentcentucenturcenturyentu ry Mariners on Saturday, Aug. 5. 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4 • June 2017 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice ‘In Our Hands: The Battle for Jerusalem’ By Carolyn Curtis war. greatly reduced in number as they have “In Our Hands” is the story not only seen their fellow soldiers fall in battle With the 50th anniversary of the Six- of the survival of a brave band of para - during their winding journey to take Day War approaching, Christian troopers but of a people and its control of the ancient city. Broadcasting Network and Fathom nation—Jews and the home they Many touch the wall in reverence due Events bring to theaters the docudrama acquired in 1948, with establishment of to its holiness for the Jewish people. A “In Our Hands: The Battle for the State of Israel, a result of the Allied soldier suggests to his comrade that they Jerusalem” for what was to be aa one- victory in World War II and the after - pray. The second man admits that he night theatrical screening nationwide math of the Holocaust. does not know how to pray. The first Tuesday, May 23. After centuries in exile, their early man suggests they pray the Shema, a However, because of demand, there years in the region formerly known as central prayer in the Jewish prayer book will be two additional screenings, June 1 Palestine were full of hope for the Jews. and one of the first taught to children. and June 6. However, because of ongoing Arab- The secular Jew shyly admits he does It is the compelling story of heroism Israeli conflicts the Jews had been with - not know even this common prayer. and victory by a small group of Israeli out access to their ancestral city. The religious Jew is able to teach this paratroopers who—at a heavy cost of With tensions heightened, Israel meaningful prayer to his fellow soldier lives—managed to take back stood alone—and, in a conflict so brief who has risked his life without a full “As Christians, it documents a mirac - to protect these and make them avail - Jerusalem’s Temple Mount, then to it is known as the Six-Day War because understanding of his people’s history or ulous part of our history,” adds able to Christian pilgrims. So it is our radio their commander the message it was fought June 5-10, 1967—Israel faith. Robertson. “When they radioed back history too.” that this strategic and symbolic piece of changed history. On June 11, a ceasefire Other moving scenes involve inter - that the Temple Mount is ‘in our hands,’ real estate was “in our hands.” was signed. views with survivors, now grandfathers they were reclaiming the area of Carolyn Curtis is a journalist and “Most accounts of the Six-Day War The film of the war’s battle for the for whom The Battle for Jerusalem was Jerusalem which includes the Mount of author in Fort Worth, Texas. Her latest are straight documentaries, and The Temple Mount captures the intensity of a defining period in their maturity as Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, book is Women and C.S. Lewis. Her Battle of Ammunition Hill is a sentence the trench warfare with dramatic Jewish men. Golgotha, Via Dolorosa, etc.—sites that email address is carolyn@carolyncur - or two,” said Gordon Robertson, CEO moments in a conflict too often repre - Such interviews serve as a catharsis as are sacred to Christians. Israel continues tis.net. of CBN and “In Our Hands” producer. sented as a footnote in history books. well as proof of authenticity, important “No film we know of actually recreates For example, an Israeli soldier deliv - elements for Gordon Robertson, who these pivotal scenes and events with ers a baby for an Arab woman. first visited the Western Wall when he such intense accuracy. For new genera - Another woman appears clutching was eleven years old and has lost count tions of Jews and Christians, ‘In Our an Israeli flag and urges paratroopers to of his number of trips made to Israel Hands’ is a must-see.” raise it in victory. since then. Shot in Jerusalem at the actual battle In one amazing scene, viewers learn As a Christian who is passionate sites, the film combines re-enactments that religious Jews are fighting alongside about Middle Eastern history and cul - with archival news footage plus emo - secular Jews. Soldiers eventually reach ture, Robertson has poured himself into tional interviews with surviving Israel the Western Wall (or Wailing Wall), the this film project for years and hopes the Defense Forces paratroopers—many of historic and remaining section of the turnout on May 23 will attract a com - whom were mostly untested reservists Second Jewish Temple built by Herod mercial release by the History Channel and college students at the time of the the Great. The men who arrive there are or another network.
Huckabee leaving Fox for new show on TBN Former governor and presiden - "'Huckabee' will combine Gov. God, raise their families, and serve tial candidate Mike Huckabee is Huckabee's commentary on news- their neighbors," Huckabee says. leaving Fox News Channel to of-the-day and current issues, along His new program follows a launch an hour- with guests from the worlds of pol - seven-year stint at Fox that featured long show on the itics, entertainment and faith," political commentary, conversa - Trinity TBN says. tion, and music. Broadcasting "I am grateful to (TBN Huckabee plays bass in a cover Network. TBN airs Chairman) Matt Crouch for shar - band called Capital Offense, which locally on digital ing the vision of a weekend destina - did a version of "Sweet Home channels 16.1, 16.2 tion on TV where we talk to news - Alabama" in Jerusalem last month. Huckabee and 16.3 and on makers and celebrities in a civil and cable and satellite. respectful manner as well as intro - A TBN statement says the weekly duce America to some not-so- news and talk show will premiere famous people whose stories this fall and will be recorded in remind us that the greatness of our Nashville. nation is about the people who love
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At the very least, it [email protected] view point is a reversal in our immediate past tra - May 4 in the Rose Garden on the jectory regarding the freedom of reli - ASSISTANT EDITORS White House lawn, on the very same day gion. as the National Day of Prayer, President Nick Hartman Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Why it was a personal joy to be Executive Order, "Promoting Free present in the Rose Garden Dwight Widaman Speech and Religious Liberty." While in the Rose Garden experienc - President Donald Trump prepares to sign the executive order on Promoting Free On the 107th day of his presidency, ing this moment in American history, I Speech and Religious Liberty during the National Day of Prayer event at the Rose ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS the President and his administration did was overwhelmed with personal grati - Garden of the White House in Washington D.C., on May 4. more to promote religious freedom than tude. Why? At one point a few years ago, I became and others who have been targeted are many that will forward religious free - 785-414-0785 the previous administration did in eight Paige Eckhoff years. This step is a step in the right a target because I took a stand for a bib - encouraged by what occurred Thursday. dom to every American for decades to [email protected] direction. lical and Christian worldview about var - This presidential executive order is in come. ious moral issues. As I did then and clear support of religious liberty. It says, Prohibiting the free exercise of reli - This is a step forward for always will in the future, I teach and lead "It shall be the policy of the executive gion in any way is always an overreach of Lee Hartman religious liberty 785-640-6399; [email protected] our people to see moral issues through branch to vigorously enforce federal government and is against on what our This is a step forward for religious lib - the lens and the authority of the Holy law's robust protections for religious country was founded. erty in America. While some may be dis - Scripture. That experience was a difficult freedom." The Constitution makes this provi - NEWS & FEATURES appointed that it does not do more and and learning time for me personally and While some prognosticate about sion so that every American can live out Jessica Hosman, Carolyn Cogswell, John go further, please understand, at least it is professionally. whether this is needed, I want to assure their faith wherever they are without Potter, Rob Mooney, Phil Boatwright, Marie a forward step. Usually, nothing is done It was also a personal joy because in you, it is. Whether a pastor knew about wondering if they will be penalized for it. Asner, Kharissa Forte, Alan Goforth, Leilani easily or rapidly in Washington, D.C. the fall of 2014, I was invited to speak at or felt influenced by the Johnson Whether you are in business or health Haywood, Dwight Widaman, Lee Hartman Leading people in a massive organiza - a major rally in support of five pastors in Amendment is not the issue. 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Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______June 2017 • 7 Venezuela’s propaganda state is collapsing under its own weight Benefits of School Choice cocted a far-fetched story that Pernalete had loyalty. It had built a monolithic state, by Francisco Toro (Brian D. Ray) When a family decides to been killed by fellow protesters with a bolt where the president expected automatic by Grayce McAllister We have just witnessed an extraordinary gun, “No Country For Old Men”-style. The obedience from every part of the state. For homeschool they are not dependent event in Venezuela. We’ve long since grown story was absurd. It flew in the face of years, Ortega Díaz had been a loyal foot sol - Have you been concerned about the upon public tax funds for their education accustomed to government bureaucrats dozens of witness statements, all forensic dier to this system — prosecuting political competency level that US students are and end up saving $27 billion annually endlessly recycling the most blatant lies. But evidence and even basic logic. dissidents according to the same sort of now graduating with? Have you ever that taxpayers do not have to pay. (Brian this week, a senior official openly defied the None of that made a difference to the made-up lies that the propaganda minister wondered if there will be consequences D. Ray) On average the homeschool fam - regime’s version of truth — and state propaganda machine. Officialdom had presented a few days earlier. But some - for not giving students the tools they need ily pays $600 per student while public Venezuelans are still reeling. had handed down “the line,” and dozens of thing has changed. Whether out of convic - to think for themselves? Have you ever institutions require $11,732 per student. The story began on April 26, when state-run newspapers, radio stations, TV tion or calculation, Ortega Díaz balked. wondered if education is key to freedom? (Brian D. Ray) According to the evidence dozens of people saw a soldier shoot Juan stations and websites toed it, immediately One key component of the propaganda Have you wondered if there are options there is a significantly higher quality to Pablo Pernalete. The 20-year-old student and uncritically. A drip–drip–drip of arti - state was refusing to play ball. that would better equip the students who the homeschoolers education at a was taking part in a street protest against cles gained traction through sheer, numb - Daughter of a long-time Venezuelan will eventually be ruling our country, reduced cost. the government when a member of the ing repetition, proliferating across state Communist Party leader revered on the either preserving freedom or allowing it Over the past few years there has been National Guard reportedly fired a tear-gas media (including a government website left, Ortega Díaz has long enjoyed the status to be stolen? Do these other options have a significant increase in the extra-curricu - canister directly at his chest, at point-blank that actually goes by the Orwellian name of of revolutionary royalty, a rock-solid pillar significant advantages? lar activities that homeschool students range. Tear gas isn’t meant to be used like “Truth Mission”). of the regime. Under the constitution, her The test scores that measure the com - can participate in to strengthen their skills this. In Venezuela, though, photo after Anyone who has tried to face down a office has a monopoly on prosecutions: No petency of students in the US and across outside of the textbooks. As a nation- photo shows that it has become routine. propaganda state knows the feeling that criminal charges can be brought without the world show just how much the system wide organization NCFCA (National The official lies about Pernalete’s death came next: that panicky sense that the lies her say-so. That means that the govern - that is currently used for educating pupils Christian Forensics Communication began immediately. The government con - were winning, that dismal feeling of isola - ment’s repressive apparatus can’t work if K-12 is lacking. According to Pew Association) offers homeschoolers the tion and helplessness that comes from see - the chief prosecutor doesn’t play ball. Research Center “The most recent PISA opportunity to compete in speech and ing hard truth under assault from a power - It’s unclear whether Ortega Díaz will results, from 2015, placed the U.S. an debate with other students across the Beware of Publishers ful machine of lies. We know how these remain consistent to her new stance. But unimpressive 38th out of 71 countries in nation. Then there are local sport oppor - things go, after 17 years of experience. We she has already set in motion an extraordi - math and 24th in science.” (DeSilver) The tunities, robotics, 4-H, and community Clearing House Scam know how the combined power of the nary new dynamic. Just by signaling that United State is three points above the volunteering that will give homeschool By Carolyn Cogswell propaganda apparatus — in lockstep with she’s serious about holding officials OECD (Organization for Economic Co- students a well-rounded education on Beware if you receive a telephone call prosecutors, courts and the police — can accountable for human rights violations, operation and Development) average in top of their textbook learning. telling you that you have won The elevate politically motivated lies into truths Ortega Díaz has started to destabilize the Science, 20 point behind the OECD aver - “Homeschool students are regularly Publishers Clearing House (aka PCH) that seem so solid that the actual facts blur regime. Officers who might not have age in mathematics, and 4 points above engaged in social and educational activi - sweepstakes. They may tell you an and then dissipate, like skywriting. thought twice about ordering protesters the OECD average in reading. (DeSilver) ties outside their homes and with people amount and ask if you want to receive it But not this time. This time, the unex - shot are now thinking twice. Are all the American children on the other than their nuclear-family mem - monthly or all at once. Then they will ask pected happened. The day after Ortega Díaz spoke, the same level of competency? When public bers.” (Brian D. Ray) you to pay a “registration fee.” They may At a historic news conference on hard-line interior minister — who is want - schooled children were compared to How do all of these items affect liber - tell you that they have sent you a letter in Wednesday, Venezuela’s Chief of Public ed in the United States as a major-league homeschool children in 2014 under a ty and freedom? As James Madison stat - the mail. Prosecutions, Luisa Ortega Díaz, broke drug trafficker — slammed her for “sup - study done by Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. with ed “A well-instructed people alone can be You will be aware that you did not ranks with the propaganda state. Her office porting violence and impunity.” Her real the NHERI (National Homeschool permanently a free people.” (Studies) receive a letter in the mail, nor did you had investigated Pernalete’s death, and now crime, of course, was simply refusing to Education Research Institution) the The students who are taught how to ever enter the PCH sweepstakes. They will she laid out the evidence that made it per - stick to the official line. Make no mistake: results revealed significant differences. think, given a personalized education, are not consent to re-send the letter they sup - fectly clear that he had been killed by the For the regime, this is a crisis. “Some 13,549 homeschool seniors had active in their community, and know how posedly sent you. If you tell them you did National Guard. Ortega Díaz held out a tear What Venezuela needs now is many the following mean scores: 567 in critical to work are the ones who are well- not enter the PCH sweepstakes, they may gas canister for the cameras, commented more Luisa Ortega Díazes. The Chief of reading, 521 in mathematics, and 535 in instructed and will remain informed and tell you that your telephone number was on its weight and described the forensic Public Prosecutions did not switch sides. writing (College Board, 2014a). The free. George Washington told us that “A selected at random to win an enormous reports she’d commissioned. She cited the She merely signaled that, from now on, she mean SAT scores for all college-bound primary object…should be the education sum of “tax-free’ money. five witness statements she had collected will act impartially to seek the truth and [public educated] seniors in 2014 were of our youth in the science of govern - Oddly, they may ask you to write down and then, looking at the camera, said plain - achieve justice. For a regime built on lies 497 in critical reading, 513 in mathemat - ment. In a republic, what species of your own name and address on a piece of ly that she intends to prosecute not only the and injustice, the prospect of this attitude ics, and 487 in writing (College Board, knowledge can be equally important? paper. They will give you a name that is soldier who killed Pernalete but also the spreading is an existential threat. And for 2014b). The homeschool students’ SAT And what duty more pressing…than supposedly theirs. officer who gave him orders. Pernalete’s loved ones, it holds out the scores were 0.61 standard deviation high - communicating it to those who are to be They may give you a series of numbers It was an electrifying moment. For 17 prospect that his ultimate sacrifice could er in reading, 0.26 standard deviation the future guardians of the liberties of the that is supposedly the “packers code” and years, Venezuela’s revolutionary govern - help to unravel the regime he was demon - higher in mathematics, and 0.42 standard country?” (Studies) a series of numbers that is supposedly the ment has placed an absolute premium on strating against. deviation higher in writing than those of Test scores indicate there is a great “confirmation number.” They may even all college-bound seniors taking the SAT, benefit in school choice, especially home - give you a check number, even though and these are notably large differences.” schooling because it trains children in the you did not tell them whether you wanted (Ph.D.) Is homeschooling a sufficient skills of how to think rather than what to to receive the money monthly or in a alternative to solve the education defi - think. This other way to educate children lump sum. ciencies? Homeschooling not only has been proven to abet the skills of stu - They may point out that they had not allows for parents to choose, personalize, dents academically, socially, and helped asked you for your name; they would and specialize the education for their spe - the community through their involve - already know your name because they cific child but, children schooled at home ment. As a nation education supports supposedly sent you a letter in the mail. have been found to be above average on and stimulates liberty and freedom, pro - They may ask you for your email address issues pertaining to social, emotional, and tecting and preserving our nation. so they can send you some “paperwork.” psychological development. (Brian D. They may tell you they “are not here to Ray) “The research base on adults who Bibliography pull your leg.” were home educated is growing; thus far Brian D. Ray, Ph. D. NHERI (National Home If you ask the person to have his or her it indicates that they: participate in local Education Research Institute). 23 March 2016. supervisor call you, they will say they will community service more frequently than
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In the evenings, parents can work through Summer Sports Camps at Heritage Christian School Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball and Soccer Camps for students entering 1st-12th grades obstacles that their child faces and help Contact: Athletic Director: [email protected] shape their solutions. This gives the child practice for when they have to work Vacation Bible School; June 5-9; 6-8pm through issues on their own.” Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, 610 SE Lime Campers can recount the day’s activi - Vacation Bible School “HERO CENTRAL: Discover Your Strength in God!” Free. ties, and their parents can congratulate June 5-9; 9-11:30; Pre-K through completed 5th grade them on challenging themselves to make it First Presbyterian Church, 817 S.W. Harriso. 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These days, VBS (or what - ‘do,’ remember this: In this day and age, ents surrounding the growth and skill ever they may call it) can be an elabo - it's vital that we teach our children that WU Coleman Hawkins Summer Jazz Camp; June 18-23; 1-5pm Washburn University; www.washburn.edu/jazz building that takes place at summer rate endeavor for a church to under - the Bible is more than just a dusty book camp. take. Many ready-made kits are avail - of stories. We need to show them God's Kidz Camp: Operation Arctic; June 19 - June 22, 6:00 - 8:00 pm; Ages 3 - 6th grade able for purchase that promise to make Word connects to every area of our lives Register at: Kidz_Camp_Registration.docx your VBS different, better and more and is as relevant today as it was thou - Journey Church, 1329 SW 37th; 785-271-5483 sands of years ago. VBS - 'Maker Fun Factory'; June 19-23 - 5:15pm (meal). 6:00-8:15 (activities) Faith Lutheran, 17th & Gage. SonTreasure Island VBS; June 19-22; 6-8:30 VBS/CAMPS CONTINUED: Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene; Sign up at vbsmate.com/fnc VBS - Galactic Starveyors (Free); June 26-30; 9:00 - Noon; Fall 2017 Kindergarten Vacation Bible School; July 17-21; 6:00 PM thruCompleted 6th Grade; www.fsbctopeka.org/vbs; 272-0443; [email protected] Grantville United Methodis, 3724 South First Southern Baptist Church, 1912 SW Gage St, Grantville; (785) 246-3621 www.grantvilleksumc.org Operation Arctic VBS; June 26-30, 2017, 9am – 12pm; 785-665-7117 [email protected] Grace Community Church Overbrook, 310 SE 8th St., Overbrook, KS gccinoverbrook.com Vacation Bible School; June 26-28; 6:30-8:30pm; Classes for all age groups. Vacation Bible School; July 17-21, 2017; Indiana Avenue Church of Christ, 3510 S.E. Indiana Ave. 9 a.m. to Noon; Phone: 785-271-0808 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and “Starveyors” VBS; June 26-30; 9 a.m. to noon; 3 years of age through Grade 6-coming year Preschool, 3625 SW Wanamaker Rd. Auburn Presbyterian Church, 11th and Washington; Contact Julie Copp at 785-217-3479. CLEARGOLD WORSHIP DANCE CAMP – June 26-30, 2:30-5pm, Barbara's Conservatory of Art Camp VBS; July 23-26, 6:30-8pm Dance, 4300 Huntoon. Ages 5-12. Expressive & Celebratory Dances, Try Western Hills Baptist, 29th & Auburn Rd. Streamers/Fabrics/Tambourines, Open Worship, Pray. [email protected]. Cost: $30 Ages 4-6th grade (2017/2018) CROSSROADS RODEO BIBLE CAMP; Jul. 7-10 (Grades 5-8) & Jul. 11-15 (Grades 9-12) Leavenworth Co. Fairgrounds, Tonganoxie, Ks.; Camp activities: meals & snacks, skill build - Vacation Bible School ing, music, Bible study, rodeo participation. Register at CrossroadsCowboyChurch.net. July 23-28. 6-8:30 pm Facebook: Crossroads Rodeo Bible Camp. For info: [email protected]. Classes for preschool through aduLT Northern Hills Baptist Church, 920 NW Vacation Bible School; July 10-14 from 9am - Noon; 4 year olds to those going into 4th Gr. 62nd street Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, 3601 SW 17th St; Phone: 272-5590 Maker Fun Factory - Vacation Bible Camp; July 16th - July 20th; 6:15 PM to 8:30 PM at YMCA offers several varieties of summer 3 yr. olds through entering 5th Grade as of 7/1/17 camps. Call 354-8591 Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church, 7433 SW 29th St.; Phone: 785-478-3697 10 • June 2017 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice
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SECOND SATURDAY CONCERT SERIES – Jun. 10, 5:30pm, Downtown Topeka, 8th & For Br eakfast and Lu nch it’ s... Jackson. Mantra Tonic (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm): Folk Fusion; and JC The New King of Funk (10:00 pm - 12:30 am): Funk/Soul/R&B
ART OF MURDER – June 17, 5:30-9pm, Downtown Topeka. Take part in an interac - tive murder mystery event that is per - formed in six scenes on a variety of stages. 1034 S. Kansas Avenue - (785) 232-1 111 Stop in-between each stage and enjoy food from local vendors, libations and more. www .hanoverpancakehouse.com 357-5211
LIVE TRIVIA DOWNTOWN – Jun. 6, 13, 20, 27 – 6pm to 8pm @ HHB BBQ, 906 S Kansas – Every Monday night at HHB BBQ, teams play for free hoping to get into the finals for prizes. 20 questions (all topics) per night. Public & teams welcome!
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2611 SW 17th St. Offices & Suites Event Space Conference Rooms Virtual Offices Mailbox Service 785-430-1657 Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______June 2017 • 13 Christian Church, 3102 N.W. Topeka Blvd. A Ravi The Area’s Most Complete Guide to the Family-Friendly Events You Want to See! Zacharias simulcast event. The cost is $20, which includes a box lunch, snacks and a participant guide. To register, visit www.northland.cc COMMUNITY INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION - July 4, 10-11am, Grace Cathedral, 701 SW 8th Ave. It is a “red, white and blue” extravaganza with brass, drums, the events piano, organ, winds, choirs, and soloists. 235-3457 CROSSROADS RODEO BIBLE CAMP - Jul. 7-10 (Grades 5-8) & Jul. 11-15 (Grades 9-12), Leavenworth Co. Fairgrounds, Tonganoxie, Ks. Camp activities: meals & snacks, skill building, music, Bible study, rodeo partici - pation. Register at CrossroadsCowboyChurch.net. FREE LISTINGS! E-mail your events to: [email protected]; mail to Facebook: Crossroads Rodeo Bible Camp. For info: JUNE [email protected]. 7, 14, 21, 28 EVERY SUMMER ART CAMP – July 15, 9:30am – 3pm, East WEDNESDAY Metro Voice, P.O. 5724, Topeka, KS 66605; fax to 785-235-3340 or enter online at metrovoicenews.com Side Baptist Church, 4425 SE 29th St. Free camp for NW 46th St. June 17, 6pm; June 18, 10am & 6pm; June Covenant Baptist Church, 5440 SW 37th St. Seniors kids entering K-6th grades. Lunch is provided. (half-day Fielding. For info or to sign up: 233-1816 or info@centu - CONCERTS 19, 7pm. 289-8905. thewrightsministries.com ministering to seniors – celebrating with fellowship, fun, options available also). 785-379-9933; esbcks.org ry-health.com. Snacks & beverages provided. cTOPEKA ACOUSTIC MaUSIC JAM - First Sat. ofl ea. month, eGAGE PARK SUMMERn CONCERT SERIES – Juned 18, 7- food, learninga & entertainment. Potlucr k lunch at noon. If 3-5pm, Potwin Presbyterian Church (enter south door), 9pm. Marshall's Band performs a free concert at Gage transportation is needed, call 354-4994 or 478-1729 FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS 400 S.W. Washburn. Information: 286-0227 or Park Amphitheatre HARVESTER'S PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - every SEMINARS & CONFERENCES MEDICARE MONDAYS – First Mon. of ea. month, 1- SHEPHERDS CENTER PICKLEBALL GROUP - plays Mon. [email protected]. CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES – June 19, 7:30-9pm. second Sat., takes place at Christian Lord Ministries, 2421 SE California. Call 266-4979. 3pm. Topeka/Sh. Co. Public Library (Menninger Rm 206), & Wed. Mon. at Countryside UMC, 32nd & Burlingame, THE ARMOURAIRES QUARTET AND FRANKIE VALENS – Sante Fe Band performs a free concert at Garfield Park 1515 SW 10th. Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging and from 3-5. Park on the NORTH side & use the furthest June 3, 6pm, Kansas Ave United Methodist Church, SUMMERTIME BLUES – June 21, 7-9pm, Gage Park BINGO AT FAIRLAWN HEIGHTS ASSISTED LIVING - 3pm, Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas offers WEST door. Follow the hallway to gym. On Wed. at First 1029 N Kansas Ave. Gospel Music Show with The Amphitheater. Featuring Rod Peterson and the 1st Sat. of ea. month. Facilitator: Pastor Carole Senior health insurance counseling. For info: 580-4545 Baptist, 30th & MacVicar, from 1-3. Park on the WEST Armouraires Quartet and Frankie Valens, Legendary 60's Assembly. Sponsored by Topeka Blues Society. FIRST SATURDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET – First Saturday or [email protected] side. Gym is right inside the doors. and 70's pop icon ("This Magic Moment") and his wife, Admission is free. Seating available, or bring your own of every month, 7:30-10am. Shawnee Heights United MEDICARE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR – June 13, 2pm. MONDAY MARKET AT THE LIBRARY – Mondays, thru Phyllis Valens, a concert pianist, making a special stop chairs/blankets. Methodist Church. Free will offering. in Topeka for a 2-hour show. Love Offering will be Learn the basics of Medicare and all its options. Oct. 9, 8-11:30am, 1515 SW 10th. received. Come hear some great music in the NOTO Arts GAGE PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – June 25, 7- FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Seminars are designed for those becoming eligible for SILVER LAKE FARMERS MARKET - Tuesdays 6–8pm, District. (785) 6330273 www.armourairesquartet.com 9pm. Free. Sante Fe Band in Concert at Gage Park Sundays at 10am sharp, at Oakland Church of the Medicare and those considering making a change. Jun. 6 – Sep. 5 , Silver Lake Public Library, 203 Railroad [email protected] Amphitheatre Nazarene: 900 block of NE Oakland, followed by church Seminar will be held at the Heart Center at 929 SW St, Silver Lake services at 10:45am with Pastor John Menkveld - which Mulvane. For info or to sign up: 233-1816 or info@cen - GAGE PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – June 4, 7- GAGE PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – July 2, 7- EAST TOPEKA FARMERS MARKET - Tuesdays 3-7pm, 9pm. Sante Fe Band performs a free concert at Gage is in turn followed at noon by The Hope House FREE tury-health.com. Snacks & beverages provided. 9pm. Marshall's Band performs a free concert at Gage Community Food & Clothing Banks. 2010 SE California – Topeka Housing Authority. tge - Park Amphitheatre Park Amphitheatre MEDICARE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR – June 27, 6:30pm. [email protected] RUMMAGE SALE - Jun. 1-3, 8am-3pm, Faith Lutheran, Learn the basics of Medicare and all its options. CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES – June 5, 7:30-9pm. LIVERPOOL LEGENDS, FEATURING HAYDEN HIGH CAPITOL MIDWEEK FARMERS MARKET - Every Wed., SCHOOL BAND – Sep. 23, TPAC. Liverpool Legends “The 17th & Gage. Fundraiser for Youth Ministry. Seminars are designed for those becoming eligible for The North Topeka Community Band will perform a free Medicare and those considering making a change. thru Oct. 18, 7:30am – 12pm, Corner of 10th & Jackson concert at Garfield Park Complete Beatles Experience!” Hayden High School 68th CHURCH ANNIVERSARY – June 2, 7pm; and June on the South side of the Capitol Lawn band will be performing alongside Liverpool Legends 4, 11am, Faith Temple Church, 1162 SW Lincoln St. Seminar will be held at Cotton O’Neil North at 4 505 NW NOONTIME BROWN BAG CONCERT - Wednesdays 11-1: playing famous Beatles songs such as “Hey Jude”, ST. MATTHEW PARISH CRAFT FAIR – June 3, 9-3:30. June 7 (Ric Barron Band on TPAC lawn) June 14 (Kirk “Penny Lane” and more. Led by Director of Bands, Josh Drager at Westar Pocket Park, 818 S Kansas), June 21 St. Matthew Catholic Church & School, 2700 SE Benteman, Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com, Virginia. For info: saintmatthews.org or 2325012 (Kyler Carpenter & Kid Jam on TPAC lawn) & June 28 by phone at 1-800-745-3000 or at the TPAC box office (Josh Vowell Band at Westar Pocket Park, 818 S Kansas). FLEA MARKET AND BAKE SALE – June 3, 8-4, Grace BRIAN REGAN IN CONCERT – June 8, 7:30pm, TPAC. United Methodist, 2627 SW Western Price: $44.50. (785) 234-2787 SPECIAL CHURCH EVENTS SUMMER SPORTS CAMP – June 3, 9:30am – 3pm, SECOND SATURDAY CONCERT SERIES – Jun. 10, SENIOR FIT & FUN PROGRAM - every Mon., Wed., & Fri., East Side Baptist Church, 4425 SE 29th St. Free camp 5:30pm, Downtown Topeka, 8th & Jackson. Mantra 1:30pm, Rolling Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW for kids entering K-6th grades. Lunch is provided. Tonic (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm): Folk Fusion; and JC The New Hiawatha Place (US Hwy 75 & NW 46th St.) 785-286- (half-day options available also). 785-379-9933; King of Funk (10:00 pm - 12:30 am): Funk/Soul/R&B 0601 or [email protected] esbcks.org GAGE PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – June 11, 7- SPIRITUAL PAUSE - Every Wed., 12-12:30pm, Carole EVANGELIST JOSH RADFORD - June 7, 7pm, Family of 9pm. Topeka Jazz Workshop performs a free concert at Chapel at Washburn Univ. Informal worship service. God Church, 1231 NW Eugene. (785) 234-1111. Gage Park Amphitheatre 785-233-1844 FOGchurch.com [email protected] THE WRIGHTS – Revival at Family Life Nazarene, 1211 LIFEFEST – First Thu. of the month, 10am-12:30pm, FIRST WEDNESDAY WESLEY CAFE – June 7, 6:10pm, Susanna Wesley UMC, 7433 SW 29th. Pork explosion, soba salad with grilled tofu, baked beans, potato salad and cookies. $6 adults; $3 children. A worship service will follow at 7:00. 785-478-3697 or www.swumc.org/wesley-cafe-sign-up1.html COMMUNITY DINNER – June 7, Tecumseh UMC. Meat loaf, mashed potatoes, salad, dessert and drink for free will donation. WOMEN'S CONFERENCE SPIRIT, SOUL, AND BODY – Is religion dangerous? Is Christianity intolerant? Does God exist, and is He June 10, 10am, Antioch Family Life Center, 1921 SE Indiana Ave. Covering topics that are important to worth following? How do I share my faith in a culture where belief in God women: Weight Loss and Self-Worth. Rev. Sarah is dismissed as anti-intellectual and ridiculous? Griggs will be sharing insights from the Word of God on why we fail in our weight loss endeavors and about an overlooked spiritual weapon to help us gain the victory. Understanding and Answering Atheism is a Simulcast designed for stu- Special speaker Sue Paul will share insights God dents, families, small groups, churches and anyone interested in the rising showed her in her own weight loss journey of more challenge of atheism to the Christian workdview. Whether you’re a ques- than 100 pounds. Rev. Griggs will also encourage women about self-worth issues and how to view our - tioning skeptic or an interested Christian, join Ravi Zacharias, Abdu selves the way God views us. Includes a catered lunch. Murray, Vince Vitale and other members of RZIM’s global speaking team $10 charge for the meal. Register by June 5 by calling as they consider the evidence for the Christian God and how Christians 785-232-3417. www.exodusministriestopeka.org exo - [email protected] can lovingly respond to those who don’t believe in him. 37TH PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY SERVICES – June 10- Ravi Zacharias 14, House of the Lord Church 2531 Wittenberg Rd., J. Michael Berjon, Pastor. Guest Speakers: June 10, 6pm: Pastor Ronald Lassiter; June 11, 11am, and June 13 &14, 7pm: Evangelist Joe Serda. For info: 266-LOVE CLOTHING EXCHANGE – June 10 & 17, 9am - 12pm, Topeka Free Methodist Church, 3450 SE Indiana Ave. Free clothing & small household items. People may also bring gently used clothing to share. Abdu Murray Vince Vitale FREE MOVIE NIGHT – Jun 10, 6pm, Highland Heights Christian Church, 2930 SE Tecumseh Rd. Watch the movie “Home Run” a True Story of baseball all-star Cory Brand. Off the field, with memories of his past haunting him, his life is spiraling out of control. But with God, it’s never too late…freedom is possible. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Free snacks. 785-379-5642. SUMMER BOOST BBQ – June 11, 11:30-2. Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church. Food, pool activities, music, etc. Adults $7, children $3. SAIL (Supportive Adults Inspiring Lives) – June 13, 11:30am, Washburn University. Visitors are welcome to attend. The group will meet on the Washburn University Northland Christian Church Worship Center campus. Lunch will be at 11:30 at Lincoln Center cafe - 3102 NW Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS teria on the east side of the campus. The cost will be $6.85 plus tax. After lunch the group will walk across the parking lot to the KBI Building, where they will learn Register at www.northland.cc about the new building and the work done there. To Registration deadline: June 20, 2017, at Midnight sign up: www.swumc.org/sail-sign-up.html or call Susanna Wesley at 785-478-3697. “UNDERSTANDING AND ANSWERING ATHEISM ” - June 23, 6-9pm and June 24, 9am-4:30pm, Northland 14 • June 2017 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice SAFE STREETS COALITION MEETING – First Wed. of 658-2151. Price: $12 Adult, $10 Senior, $8 Child STUFF THE BUS – June 22, 12-5:30. Boys & Girls BOY'S TRAIL LIFE & AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS the month, 11:45am-1pm. Great Overland Station. For COMMUNITY HARVEY HOUSE LUNCHEON - June 8, Clubs of Topeka collecting supplies TROUPS - Every Mon. 6pm, Cornerstone Comm. Ch., info: 266-4606 or [email protected] Great Overland Station. 785-232-5533 12:00pm – 1:30pm Dillons North Topeka (Rochester 7620 SW 21st. Faith-based scouting programs, age 5- 18. Register at cornerstonetopeka.com. 478-2929. SHAWNEE SWINGERS SQUARE DANCE LESSONS - MUSEUM AFTER HOURS "Doughboys and Doughnut Rd) 1:30pm – 3:30pm Southwest Wal-Mart Wednesday's, 7pm, Croco Hall, 6115 SE Highway 40, Girls" – June 9, 6:30 -8pm, Kansas Museum of (Wanamaker Rd) 4:00pm – 5:30pm Westar Energy DEAF WORSHIP SERVICE – 3rd Sun., 3pm, Faith Tecumseh. Call Don at 785-966-2765 History, 6425 SW 6th Ave. "Doughboys and Doughnut Pocket Park (8th & Kansas Ave) Lutheran Church, 17th & Gage. Also, every Sun. COUNTRY AND BALLROOM DANCING - Thursdays 6- Girls: The Salvation Army and WWI." Free admission 5 POCKET MANTRAS ART WORKSHOP - June 23, 2pm, 9:30am service is interpreted. 9pm. Croco Hall. Info: Edwina 379-9538 or 478-4760. - 9 p.m. with the special exhibits gallery featuring Creations of Hope Gallery, 909 N. Kansas Ave. Learn FAMILY EXPERIENCE (FX) – Every Sun., 6:01pm, SHEPHERDS CENTER LINE DANCING GROUP - meets Captured: Extraordinary Adventures of Colonel Hughes. techniques to create a set of pocket sized collaged Fairlawn Church of Nazarene, 730 Fairlawn Rd. A time 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 2-4 at First UMC, 6th & Topeka. SUNFLOWER MUSIC FESTIVAL - June 9-17, 7:30-9pm, cards full of inspiring images. &; It is fun and addic - of high intensity, action packed, skit mania, worship AT THE CAPITOL Park on the WEST side & use the WEST door. White Concert Hall, SW 17th and Jewell Streets. The 9- tive to build your set of "pocket mantras" cards to music all centered around the word of God for 45 min - Immediately inside, turn left & walk the ramp to the day event presents an annual series of orchestra con - carry with you, trade, or give as miniature gifts of art. utes. A free family worship event. For info: Emily Moore, library, then left to the elevator. Push [B] for the fel - certs, chamber music evenings, educational projects All supplies included. (785) 783-7558 272-6322 or [email protected]. lowship hall. and other artistic events. Donations only. 785-670- www.facebook.com/creationsofhopeart LADIES' SMALL GROUP – Every Sun., 6pm, Bethel [email protected] SHEPHERDS CENTER HHHS WALKING GROUP - meets 1396. sunflowermusicfestival.org Baptist Church, 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Studying the 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 9:30-11 at HHHS, 21st & Belle. BROOKSFEST POETRY 5K WALK – June 10. 5K is 8:30- 40TH ANNUAL FIESTA MEXICANA 5K RUN/WALK , June book of Esther, using the DVD series "It's Tough Being JUN. Parking & entrance for walkers is on the WEST side. 10:30am. Brown v Board of Education National 24, 8am at the Oakland Community Center, Sardou & a Woman" by Beth Moore. All welcome. 286-0467. Poplar. $30.00 registration before June 16th, $35.00 FAMILY & FOOD Walking is done on an inside track. People who would Historic Site, 1515 SE Monroe St. $15 for adults, $10 THE FIRST PLACE 4 HEALTH PROGRAM – Mon., 3 TRUCK FESTIVAL like to walk a shelter dog must have completed an for kids. For info: after. Age division awards and tee shirts. Certified 6:30pm or Sat., 8am, Topeka First Assembly, 500 SW animal handling class that is given periodically at facebook.com/events/1452533488101264/ course. Go to www.olgfiestamexicana.org 232-4114. 27th St. This program points members to God’s their 20-30s. For info: Michelle Ann 580-3071 or ourla - HHHS—for arrangements call Kelsey Scrinopskie, Celebration with poetry walk, food, cake, frozen cus - TOPEKA ART AND ANTIQUE FAIR – June 24, 10-6. 800- strength & creates a compassionate support group [email protected]. Facebook: "Ourladyof 233-7325. tard and kid’s activities takes place 1-5pm. 900 Block of North Kansas Ave. that helps members stay accountable in a positive theFaithful." NOTO MARKET ON FIRST FRIDAYS – NOTO arts dis - A HITCHCOCK DOUBLE FEATURE – June 10, 7-11pm, 26TH ANNUAL TOPEKA AREA WATER GARDEN TOUR - environment & delivers faith-based health & weight SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Tue., 6:30am, trict. Arts, antiques, fine crafts, flea market items. Jayhawk Theatre, 720 SW Jackson St. A Hitchcock Jun. 24,9am-4pm, Various Topeka locations. management instruction. To join or start a new group, Sunrise Optimist Complex, 720 NW 50th St. 246-1291. double feature: Psycho and Rear Window. A Slash and Sponsored by the Topeka Area Water Garden Society. contact Jan Norris, 972-0582 or norris.jan@sbcglob - FARMERS MARKET @ KNI – Fridays thru Aug. 11, al.net or visit firstplace4health.com. MENNINGER BIBLE CLASSES - Tuesdays Noon -1pm. 7:30am-12noon, Kansas Neurological Institute, SW Bash event. Proceeds go to The United Stroke Alliance (785) 221-6828, www.tawgs.org, Amerus Room, YWCA, 225 West 12th. A new study 21st & Oakley with the help of the Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital. CLEARGOLD WORSHIP DANCE CAMP – June 26-30, THE FORCE (Students Taking Action) – 1st Mon. & group for Year One of Flo Menninger’s course on Four HEARTLAND MILITARY DAY 2017 – June 10, 7am-4pm. 2:30-5pm, Barbara's Conservatory of Dance, 4300 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, Safe Streets, 2209 SW 29th St. Years through the Bible. Read and discuss Genesis DOWNTOWN TOPEKA FARMERS MARKET - Saturday's Committed to being alcohol & drug free. Associate through Nov., 7:30am-noon, 12th & Harrison. The Museum of the Kansas National Guard, 125 SE Airport Huntoon. Worship With Your Whole Body! Ages 5-12. through First Kings. Nominal charge for materials. For Dr. Pancake feed followed by free activities. 862-1021 Expressive & Celebratory Dances, Try with like-minded peers, plan activities & get involved info call the YWCA at 233-1750 or Clara Gamache at open-air market is full of fresh fruits & vegetables, in the community. Youth 12-18 invited. 266-4606. herbs, arts & crafts, flower, home-baked goods, more. WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S – June 10, Hummer Park, Streamers/Fabrics/Tambourines, Open Worship, Pray, 785-408-5433. Snack/Fellowship, Create a Craft, Share with Friends HEARTLAND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS – 2nd Mon., MOTHER TERESA’S FARMERS MARKET - Saturdays 2751 SW East Circle Dr. Registration at 8am; FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES Aerie 4319: First & Ceremony at 9am; Walk at 9:15am. Register at & Family. Activities led by Cleargold dancers. 11:45am-1pm. Promoting neighborhood well-being by Third Tue. 7pm; Auxiliary: Third & Fourth Tue. month 8:30-11:30am, Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Enrollment forms on our Facebook page or email: mobilizing people, ideas & resources. 233-1365. Church 2014 NW 46th St. act.alz.org or Scott Bradley at 913-831-3888 or 6pm, 2941 SE Fremont Street. The Fraternal Order of [email protected] [email protected]. Cost: $30 TIBA NETWORKING GROUP - 2nd Tues, 11:30a.m.-1 Eagles is an international non-profit organization unit - SWAP MEET AT PREMIERE FARM & HOME - last Sat. RUN FOR FREEDOM 5K – July 1, 9-1. Kansas State p.m. MUST RSVP: [email protected]. Lunch is ing fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and of every month thru Oct., 900 SW University Blvd, 7 RMHC PULL A PLANE CHALLENGE – Jun. 10, 10:30am, American Flight Museum, Hangar 612, Forbes. Second Capitol. Kicking off Topeka Rotary’s Freedom Festival. $10. www.topekatiba.org equality, to make human life more desirable by lessen - am to noon. Laying hens, pullets, baby chicks, Proceeds benefit Girls on the Run. ing its ills and promoting peace, prosperity, gladness guineas, ducks, geese, and more. No fee to set up. annual ultimate tug-of-war competition for grown-ups TOPEKA LINCOLN CLUB – 1st Tue. of month, 7pm, benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities. Teams of FREEDOM FESTIVAL – July 1, 9am. Art, activities, Topeka Public Library. Discussing our greatest and hope. www.foe.com 785-266-7307 SAVING DEATH ROW DOGS ADOPTION BOOTH - Every 10 pullers compete to see who can pull an 80,000 entertainment, food trucks, kids corner, and 5k run. President, Abraham Lincoln, and his times. The public O.W.L.S. (Older Wise Loving Saints) - meets the sec - Sat., 11am - 2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker. Some pound vintage airplane 50 feet in the fastest time. . Reenactments at Constitution Hall. Downtown Topeka. is welcome. For info, contact Kirk Nystrom 235-6977. ond Tuesday of the month. Location varies and can be Sat. adoption booths are held at PetSmart, 2020 SW Also car show, laser tag, bouncy house for kids, food Free. For info: 249-3464 found at www.faithfamilylife.com Westport Dr. Updates at savingdeathrowdogs.com OUR LADY OF THE FAITHFUL – Every 1st Tues., vendors, live music, more, 785-235-6852 SPIRIT OF KANSAS INDEPENDENCE DAY & BLUES 6:30pm Mass followed by Dinner, Most Pure Heart of DADDY'S GIRLS EMPOWERMENT MEETINGS - Do you TOPEKA FOLK DANCERS CLASSES - Sundays, 2-4pm, http://www.rmhcneks.org/event/pull-a-plane-chal - FESTIVAL – Jul. 4, 10:45am-11pm. Lake Shawnee, Mary Catholic Church. A Catholic group for those in want MORE ... Come Join us for our More Luncheons 2637 SE 41st St. Dances from 20 countries. No part - lenge/[email protected] 3315 SE Tinman Cir. Pony Rides, vendors, music & ners or experience necessary. No fee. 215-0968. CYCLOVIA OAKLAND – June 11, 1-4pm. Santa Fe Park. Fireworks. Attendees may bring shade tents (there will MOVIE ON THE LAWN: JUMANJI – June 2, 10:45pm at Free. be a designated area), coolers/food, blankets and State Capitol. Bring your own blankets & lawn chairs. MURDER MYSTERY DINNER - June 11, 5-9pm. North chairs. Free event. RELAY FOR LIFE OF SHAWNEE COUNTY – June 2, Star Steakhouse presents a family-friendly, interactive KINGDOM INITIATIVE – July 4 10-10:30am, Kansas 5pm. Hummer Sports Park. Food and kids activities murder mystery comedy. The show includes a deli - State Capital Building. Kingdom Initiative is about available ($5). cious three course dinner from North Star Steakhouse: reclaiming our Nation as one Nation under God. The DAY OUT WITH THOMAS THE TRAIN – Jun. 2-4, 9-11, $40 - Reservations: 785-354-8880 concept is simple: To pray. Call: 816-804-4652 Baldwin City. Midland Railway welcomes Thomas the THE BROWNSTONE GRAND OPENING OPEN HOUSE – SUNFLOWER STATE GAMES – July 14-30, 8am. Tank Engine. 913-721-1211, www.midlandrailway.org June 11, 12-4pm, 4020 NW 25th. Grand Opening of Sunflower State Games will take place July 14-30th in A MENAGERIE OF THERAPEUTIC ANIMALS ART EXHIB - Topeka's newest wedding and event venue. thebrown - Topeka. (785) 235-2295 www.sunflowergames.com IT – June 2, 5pm, Creations of Hope Gallery, 909 N. stonetopeka.com. [email protected] Kansas Ave. The exhibit features three artists, Jamie HY-VEE FREE FAMILY FUN NIGHT – June 12, 4-7pm, Ruff, Stacy Lyddon, and Connie English who illustrate The Kansas Children's Discovery Center. (785) 783- MEETINGS & CLASSES the healing power of animals in their artwork. (785) 8300: FREE! C5Alive “POWER” LUNCHEON – June 8, 11:30-1. 783-7558. [email protected] NATIONAL NIGHT OUT PLANNING MEETING – June 13, www.facebook.com/creationsofhopeart Featured Speaker: Gabriel O’Shea, Executive Director 6:30pm, Topeka Public Library. Room 101B. All neigh - of FORGE, an organization dedicated to economic YOUTH IN THE OUTDOORS DAY – June 3, 9-2. borhoods are invited to come together with Safe development and geared to recruit, retain and train Ravenwood Lodge, 10147 SW 61st. Free activities for Streets and its partners to help plan your event on young talent for Topeka, will speak about leadership kids 6-16. Parent or guardian must be present. Saturday, August 5. 266.4606. development and opportunities in Topeka. Activities include: Laser shoot, archery clinics, BB gun PEANUT BUTTER HAMSTER BAND – June 14, 9am, clinic, turkey calling, fishing and fly fishing demonstra - • Cost: $10 for C5 members & first-time guests who 10:30am & 6:30pm, Topeka Public Library. Free con - RSVP, $12 at the door tion, black powder, hunter safety education, clay tar - cert for kids. get shooting clinic, water fowl calling, wildlife habitat • $15 for non-members & repeat guests. education. 785-438-2065 BLANCHE BRYDEN COLLEGIATE STRING QUARTET – June 14, 12-1pm. Grace Cathedral. Free. For info: sun - • Please RSVP to [email protected], so we know how CAPITAL CITY FAMILY & FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL – flowermusicfestival.org much food is needed! June 3, 11-5pm. Kansas State Capitol, 300 W 10th. AGLOW INTERNATIONAL KS STATE RALLY – June 15, Open to the public – Put POWER in your life with great More than 40 Food Trucks & vendors, bounce houses, food, great speakers and great company! Invite a live music & entertainment. No admission 6pm-10pm; & 16, 9am-10pm; & 17, 9am-4pm. Ramada Topeka Downtown Hotel and Convention friend to join you! MULVANE ART FAIR - June 3, 10-5 & June 4, 10-4. Center, 420 SE 6th. For info: 620-249-5878 SAVE THE DATE : Jul. 13, 11:30-1, C5Alive “POWER" Mulvane Art Museum, 1700 College. Adm. $10. A juried Luncheon art fair that features more than 90 artists using a THIRD THURSDAY – June 15, 5-7:30pm. Kansas variety of media from across the state, region and Expocentre, Heritage Hall. Food, live music, etc. Free. PARENTS OF ESTRANGED ADULT CHILDREN SUPPORT country. Also features live music, beer garden, food 14TH ANNUAL GALA “Havana Nights” - June 16, Great GROUP - Third Tue. Ea. Month, 6:45-8:45pm, Topeka Overland Station. The evening will include drinks (mar - Public Library, Rm 202. For info: Jeff Landers - 224- GERMANFEST - June 3, 5-11pm & June 4, 10-5, Sacred 5946 Heart Catholic Church, 312 NE Freeman. German food, tinis, mojitos, wine, beer & specialty drinks), and tan - carnival, entertainment, auction, vendor booths & talizing Cuban-inspired foods, tapas & coffee bar CONCERNED WOMEN FOR AMERICA MEETING - Join more. SacredHeartStJosephCatholic.org along with music, dancing, a cigar patio & live auc - other concerned individuals to pray and unite in action tion. Tickets: $150 or 2 for $250. for Shawnee County and our Nation. For info about SACRED HEART-ST. JOSEPH 5TH ANNUAL BRAT TROT - Greatoverlandstation.com; 785-232-5533 monthly meetings: 785-260-5659 or go to June 3, 8am, Sacred Heart parking lot, 312 NE ks.cwfa.org. Freeman. Brat Trot 5K Run/Walk loops through 3.1 MUSIC AND MINISTRY NIGHT WITH MARK SCHULTZ miles of Oakland and returns to Sacred Heart. $25 AND DR. RANDY CARLSON - June 16, 7 – 9 pm, THE HEAT - Free fitness classes; learn and build registration at tinyurl.com/BratTrot2017; includes t- Fellowship Bible Church, 10th & Urish. Platinum selling healthy social & eating habits. Held at Trinity shirt & snacks. artist and multi-nominated Dove winner (and Kansas Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st St. Sun. - 4-5pm native) Mark Schultz. Also, hear a special message Yoga; Mon. - 12-12:45pm Zumba; 5:30-6:15pm 3RD ANNUAL SERIOUS FUN MUD RUN – Jun. 4, 9am - from Dr. Randy Carlson, host of The Intentional Living Kickboxing; 6:15-7pm Pilates Fusion; Tue. - 12- 5pm, Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, 4400 SW Program. $12-$15. VIP $25. Sponsored by Family Life 12:45pm Yoga; 5:30-6:15pm Zumba; 6:15-7pm Cardio 10th Ave. This Kid’s Fun Run is for children ages 4 Radio. www.myflr.org/events/#/?i=3 Interval; Wed. - 12-12:45pm Kickboxing; Thu. - 12- through 12 and features running through obstacles ART OF MURDER – June 17, 5:30-9pm, Downtown 12:45pm Pilates; 5:30-6:15pm Cardio Interval - Low just their size, maneuvering through a field of squirt intensity; 6:15-7:00pm Cardio Interval - Moderate guns, crawling through tunnels, making their way Topeka. Take part in an interactive murder mystery event that is performed in six scenes on a variety of intensity; Fri. - 12-12:45pm Kickboxing; Sat. - 8- through mud pits and more. Family Fun Mud Run 8:45am Kickboxing starts 2pm. 783-8300. [email protected] stages. Stop in-between each stage and enjoy food from local vendors, libations and more. 357-5211 TOPEKA TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB - 3rd Sun. of each TOPEKA GIVES – June 6, 7-6pm. Fairlawn Plaza. A day month except May, Sep. & Dec., 7pm, Papan’s of charitable giving featuring 169 nonprofit organiza - TOPEKA TINMAN TRIATHLON – June 17, Lake Shawnee. The 2017 event features both short and long Landing Senior Center, 618 NW Paramore St. Family tions All donations will be matched by the Topeka Memberships include children & grandchildren up to Community Foundation. course triathlons. [email protected] www.legendendurance.com 18 yrs. A place to meet friends to discuss all aspects HEALTHY STEPS KICKOFF PARTY – June 6, 9-10, West of Metal Detecting, club business, plus socializing & Ridge Mall. Mall walking. Meet in food court for special SAFE FAMILIES INFORMATION MEETING – June 17, 5- entertainment. 6:30. Grace Point Church. speakers, blood pressure checks and prize drawings STEP UP – BUILDING THE SMART STEP-FAMILY – the first Tuesday of every month. CAMPOUT WITH DAD – June 17 & 18, Topeka Zoo. For Every Sun. 11am, Northland Christian Church, Room 4, REACH FOR THE STARS ! – June 7, 6-7:30pm, TPAC. info: [email protected] 3102 NW Topeka Blvd. Focusing on the challenges Kansas Ballet Academy's annual Class Concert is a JUNETEENTH - Midwestspl Event – June 17, 10am. facing step-families and blended families. Contact wonderful opportunity for students to display their Hillcrest Community Center, 1800 SE 21st St. Food, Thomas Munker at 249-3054 for info. yearly progress to friends and family members. (317) games, and activities for everyone. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______June 2017 • 15 where Real Women get together: share, learn and Peter’s UMC, NW 35th & Hwy 75 Gage Blvd. Open to Multiple Myeloma patients, their Experience God’s power through prayer as we lift our education, & advocacy in the Washburn Univ. setting.. grow to return to our homes, families workplace, SAVING DEATH ROW DOGS ADOPTION & EDUCATION - family members & friends. Share support, informa - students, teachers, staff, administrators & board up PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – 1st Thurs., churches & other places of influence restored and every Sat. 11am-2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker. tion,& friendship. For info: Donna, 903-918-9553. to the Lord. For info: 357-0369. 7pm, Saint Francis Hospital 2nd floor conf. room of rejuvenated to pursue God's MORE...at Topeka Public "HEALING AFTER THE SUICIDE OF A LOVED ONE" DIVORCECARE PROGRAMS – (For updates check the cancer unit. For info: 266-9533. Library, 12 noon, every 3rd Wednesday. Sponsored by UPPER ROOM COMMUNITY – second Sat., 10 am, Capitol Building ("HEAL") – or Survivors of Suicide" (SOS). 1st & 3rd www.divorcecare.org) locations and times: NICOTINE ANONYMOUS – Every Fri., 6:30pm, Town & Daddy's Girls Inc. Please to RSVP make lunch reserva - Tue., 7-8:30pm, Pozez Education Center of Stormont tions: [email protected] or 785-969-0491 WED. – 6:30pm, Topeka Bible Church, 1101 SW Country Christian Church Renaissance Room, 4925 SW Vail Hospital, 1505 SW 8th St. Serving anyone who has Mulvane. Cost: $15. Child care provided. For info: 379- 29th St., use west door cross red foot bridge. A fellow - INNOVATIVE NETWORKING GROUP OF TOPEKA - every SUPPORT GROUPS lost a loved one by suicide. 0505 or www.divorcecare.org. ship of men & women helping each other to live free other Wed. 11:20am - 12:30pm. www.INGTopeka.com MIDLAND CARE GRIEF SUPPORT Groups: Building A, PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY – Every Tue., 7-9pm, of nicotine. No fees. 402-321-486; - go to Event page to see times, locations & register WED. – 6:45 – 8:45pm, Walnut View Christian Church, 200 SW Frazier Circle Topeka Women’s Prison, 815 Rice Rd. Reaching out to 3634 SE 37th St. (just East of 37th & Croco). Cost: [email protected]. S.W.A.G. (Spiritual Warriors Anointed by God) youth Every Mon., 4-5pm: 12 Week Adult Group for Recent those who can’t come in, finding freedom behind bars, $10 registration (scholarships available). The video CELEBRATE RECOVERY – Every Fri., 6pm, 1912 Gage group - Wed at 7:00 p.m. 3710 NW Topeka Blvd. Loss 1st and 3rd Thu., 10:30am & 5:30pm— inspiring inmates to seek salvation during a difficult seminar series featuring some of the nation’s fore - Blvd. A Christ-centered program, based on 8 princi - AWANA – Every Wed., 6-8pm, First Southern Baptist Ongoing Adult Group 1st and 3rd Thu., 5:30pm: time. Providing support & guidance through the Holy most experts on divorce and recovery topics, combined ples found in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Applying Church, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Bible based program for Ongoing Young Adult Group (4-18 years of age) Spirit to offer strength. Director: Don Garner, 286- with support group discussion of the materials. these Biblical principles, become free from addictive 0489 or [email protected]. children & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 272-0443. For All Groups: Call for start dates and info packet. Complimentary child care children up to the fifth & dysfunctional behaviors. 220-0017 or crtopeka.org. AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30pm, Bethel Baptist Church, Group and individual grief support available upon GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS – Every Wed, 7pm, St. grade. Info: 266-7550 or [email protected]. TOPEKA NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP – For families & 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Bible based program for children request. For info: 785-232-2044 ext.341 Francis Hospital, meeting room #8. WED. – 6:30pm, Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW friends who are affected by someone else’s narcotic & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 286-0467. ABORTION RECOVERY SUPPORT – Providing services JAYHAWK AREA AGENCY ON AGING – 4th Wed., 1pm, Topeka Blvd. No Cost . 286-1204, www.northland.cc addiction. Every Sat. – 1005 SW 10th, next to Oxford AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30-8pm, Auburn Christian for women & men who suffer from Post-Abortion Rosehill Place Clubhouse. Monthly support group for NAMI WASHBURN – 4th Thurs., 6-8pm, Spirit Building House, noon-1:15 pm. www.naranonmidwest.org Church. Bible based program for children & youth Syndrome…we can help mend a broken heart! For caregivers of seniors. For info: 235-1367 ext.30. Room, University United Methodist Church, 1621 SW COVENANT KEEPERS – 3rd Sat. Group for people who ages 3-HS. For info: 256-2515. info: Kay Lyn at [email protected]. MOMS-IN-TOUCH PRAYER GROUP – Every Wed., 2:30- College Ave. NAMI is a student-run, student-led want to see their marriage saved when their spouse MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB – 1st Wed., 9am–3pm, AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS – for friends & families of 3:30pm, Library at Cair Paravel-Latin School. organization that provides mental health support, wants out. For info: 816-453-0884 or 816-966-0927. Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th Street alcoholics. For info: 785-409-3072 or (east door). Anyone with an Embroidery machine is topekaalanon.org invited to attend, there are no dues or formal meeting PURSUIT FOR SEXUAL PURITY – Men struggling agenda. Lunch is on your own. Teach each other, enjoy with pornography & sexual addiction. This bible fellowship & complete projects. Call 379-5159. study/ accountability group uses the Pure Desire SAFE STREETS MEETING – 1st Wed., 11:45am, Golf book by Ted Roberts. For info: 249-9509. All Park Blvd, 2 blocks west of Adams. 266-4606. inquiries confidential. STUDENT IMPACT – Every Wed., 6–8pm, First ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS – Monthly sup - Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Youth games, port group meetings for caregivers of individuals teaching, worship, small groups. For info: 272-0443. with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE – Every Thurs. 7–9pm, First For info: Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Worship for col - Chapter, 271-1844 or email [email protected]. lege students. "HEALING HEARTS" support group/Bible study – FULL GOSPEL BUSINESSMEN’S FELLOWSHIP – 3rd For women whose husbands struggle with pornog - Thurs., 6pm meal, 7pm meeting, Coyote Canyon, raphy addictions or have had affairs. Videos & Huntoon & Wanamaker. Kirk Nystrom, 235-6977. workbook will give you hope for your marriage & emotional healing. For info: Jane Goble, 249-0983. iMOM – 1st & 3rd Thurs., 9-11:30am, Topeka Bible Church Fellowship Hall, 1135 SW College. For all BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE – NE Kansas moms, helping them to be intentional! Info: 234-5545. Chapter (B.A.C.A.) 3rd Sun., 4 pm American Legion, 3800 SE Michigan. Open to the public. For WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL EDUCATION EVENTS - Blue info: 817-5801. Moose Bar & Grill, 11:30 AM on the third Thu & Fri each month. Free, but RSVP required. On Thu Brian FRIENDS WITH M.S. – 3rd Mon., 6:30pm, Our discusses family wealth strategies. On Fri. Amy dis - Savior's Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th St. (Enter cusses wealth strategies that apply to women. 785- East door). A Multiple Sclerosis support group. 271-2536 [email protected] Donna, 266-7383. LIFE FEST – 1st Thurs., 10am-12:30pm, Covenant BOUNCE BACK SELF-HELP – 3rd Mon., 6:30pm, Baptist Church, 5440 SW 37th St. Celebrate Senior Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th St. Life. For info: 273-2811. For those living with multiple sclerosis. For info: 273-0799. OPERATION BACKPACK – 1st Thurs., 6pm, Lyman Learning Center, Lyman and N. Kansas Ave. Volunteers INCARCERATED PERSONS & FAMILIES – 1st Mon., gather to assemble Weekend Snack Sacks for low- 6:30–7:30pm, YMCA, 421 Van Buren. 286-2329. income students. Sponsored by Topeka North COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS/BEREAVED PARENTS Outreach. For info: 286-1370. GROUP – Meets 4th Mon. in Formation classroom TOPEKA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY – 4th Thurs., 7pm, at Most Pure Heart of Mary, 17th & Stone. Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th Discussion starts 7pm; fellowship & refreshments St. No program in Nov. or Dec. Promotes & stimulates 8:30. 272-4895 the education, knowledge & interest of the member - GRIEF SUPPORT – Sponsored by Heartland ship & the public in family history, genealogical Hospice for those dealing with death or major loss: records & research. For info: 233-5762 or 1st Mon., 5:30-7:30pm, Individual appointments; tgstopeka.org. other times are available. 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THE GREATER TOPEKA MULTIPLE MYELOMA – 3rd SINGLES PLAY CARDS SR . – 1st Sat., 6-9pm, St. Tue., 7-8:30pm, Faith Lutheran Church, 17th St. & 16 • June 2017 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice MOVIES, STREAMING, BOOKS, MUSIC, INTERVIEWS & MORE! Hollywood producer teaches Sunday School streaming New this month: Sci-Fi guru teaches Biblical messages in movies do we build our skillset in understand - Netflix ing what movies are about? Otherwise, ‘Moana,’ ‘Trolls’ The Ant Bully (PG, 2006) – Lucas we can be distracted by the shiny by Michael Foust Ralph Nickle is a boy who loves to torment things.” Winter lead impressive ants – until he magically gets shrunk In Hollywood, Ralph Winter is Winter knows that many Christians and then meets them face to face. known as a producer of such well- are skeptical about movies. Still, he lineup for June Animated. Rated PG for some mild rude known hits as X-Men, X-Men 2 and Star thinks Christians should strive to humor and action. June 1. Trek III: The Search for Spock. understand and critique movies The Queen (PG-13, 2006) – Set in the But in his home congregation – because of their role in society. late 1990s, this drama recounts the Montrose Church in Montrose, Calif. -- “The best story wins in our culture,” behind-the-scenes story of Queen he is known as the Sunday School he said. “That’s what cuts through. And Elizabeth II’s reaction to Princess teacher who leads a class each January a lot of times, the agenda-driven propo - Diana’s death. Netflix’s The Crown is and February examining movies from a sitional truth that we try to promote – better, but still, this one is good. Live biblical perspective. as, this is what you ought to do to action. Rated PG-13 for brief strong lan - Not surprisingly, it’s often standing- become a Christian – just doesn’t ring guage. June 1. room only. That’s partially because through for a lot of people. And yet, Winter has 44 movies, TV shows or telling stories does.” When Netflix and Disney documentaries to his credit as a produc - By better understanding the themes announced a major deal five years ago er, including four X-Men movies, four behind a popular movie such as Les that gave the streaming giant exclusive in the Star Trek series, and two Fantastic Miserables, he said, “you can engage pay-TV rights to Disney-umbrella Four films. He’s also been a producer on with people about a spiritual dimension movies beginning in late 2016, few several projects with explicit Christian of that.” observers outside of Hollywood real - content, including The Promise, Captive “There’s plenty of stuff in the culture ized the significance of the pact. and Thou Shalt Laugh. inter view that we just need to be cognizant of and But now, nearly a full year into the Winter said he wants to help see what gets attention and why it’s contract – which includes Marvel, Amazon Prime Christians think more critically about want to understand why they do or important and why people are respond - Pixar, and Lucasfilm movies -- the The Queen (PG-13, 2006) – See what they watch. don’t like what they’re seeing.” ing.” implications are clear. above. June 1. “The class looks at the Academy Too often, Winter said, people are led Winter also teaches a class at Fuller Gone are the days when Disney the - World Trade Center (PG-13, 2006) – Award Best Picture nominees, so for you astray by movies. As an example, he Seminary about theology and film. atrical releases would broadcast on Police officers John McLoughlin and to come to my Sunday School class, you points to the 1999 box-office sensation Recently, the class examined the movies HBO, Starz and other similar channels Will Jimeno survived when the twin need to see the Best Picture nominees, The Matrix, which has Up and Adjustment Bureau. before streaming on Netflix or Amazon towers fell on them in 2001. This is their bring your Bible and then we talk about Christian elements but at its “We talked about free will Prime. Now, blockbusters are moving story, and it’s not easy to watch -- MOVIE HAS from the box office to Netflix within a it,” Winter told the Metro Voice News. heart “is not about BOTH A TRAGIC and destiny, digging into especially if you’re claustrophobic. “What’s the movie about and how does Christianity,” Winter said. what those are,” he said. “We matter of months. Live action. Rated PG-13 for intense that match up with what we believe as “That movie is about sal - AND UPLIFTING put those in play with a June is a prime example of the trend. and emotional content, some disturb - Christians? And it’s always a lively dis - vation coming from within,” MESSAGE book like Ecclesiastes. How This month, Moana (PG) and Trolls ing images and language. June 1. (PG) – two of the most popular ani - cussion: What’s the intent? What’s the Winter said. “That’s not does that work out? It’s really Star Trek Beyond (PG-13, 2016) – mated films last year – begin streaming story about? What’s the journey about? what we believe as Christians. We need a fun and interesting.” The Starship Enterprise crew contin - on Netflix. The class loves it. People want to engage. Savior. We need salvation from outside –Michael Foust is an award-winning ues its mission to “explore Moana (June 20) They’re watching these movies and they of ourselves. … [The class] is about how journalist and is a regular writer for strange follows the story of a do we become better consumers, how Metro Voice. new young girl (named Moana) who lives on a bountiful Pacific worlds” island that suddenly stops produc - – and in this one they find A fresh voice takes on the Kansas City music scene ing food. The fishermen can no longer some of the strangest. If you’re catch fish and the coconut trees stop counting, it’s the 14th Star Trek movie. Rosalyn and Newsboys. Secure your tickets at Live action. Rated PG-13 for language, Cedric Austin making fruit. Royals.com/faith. Metro Voice is proud sequences of sci-fi action and vio - to be a community sponsor. So, Moana, music scene her pet pig and lence. June 17. June New Releases THERE’S A LOT her (nutty) pet Welcome to the new Metro Voice Hillsong UNITED - Wonder rooster set sail Hulu FOR FAMILIES Barnyard (PG, 2006) – When Music Scene! Landry Cantrell - Projections across the TO LIKE ABOUT humans aren’t looking, the cows and James Fortune - Dear Future Me ocean to find About Me chickens apparently talk – and try to Karen Peck & The New River - DISNEY’S MOANA the powerful Greetings to the Metro Voice News teach their kids responsibility. At least, Hope For All Nations demigod Maui family and faithful readers. My name is that’s what Ben the cow is trying to The City Harmonic - Benediction (voiced by Dwayne Johnson), who Cedric Austin and I am excited to come pass on to his party son Otis. The Perrys - Testament rules over the wind and sea. Her goal: to on board as the new music news editor Animated. Rated PG for some mild for Metro Voice. I wanted to take just a get Maui to restore the heart of the island goddess Te Fiti – an action that peril and rude humor. June 1. moment to tell you about myself before pastor. I have had the privilege to minis - in turn will return sea and plant life to Star Trek Beyond (PG-13, 2016) – we jump into music news. I serve as ter in song at Carnegie Hall and have the island. See above. June 17. Pastor at One Church, Parkville, Mo. been blessed to use my gifts to minister There’s a lot to like about this World Trade Center (PG-13, 2006) – alongside my beautiful wife, co-pastor throughout the body of Christ. I would See above. June 1. and international evangelist Rosalynn Disney musical. The songs are spectac - like to thank you in advance for reading ular and the colorful ocean scenes are Muppets from Space (G, 1999), Austin. Along with pastoring, I am a wor - this monthly column, and I hope to meet amazing. It’s also genuinely funny. Muppet Treasure Island (G, 1996), ship leader, foodie and travel enthusiast. I many of you out and about at the New Artist That said, Christian parents will have served in various leadership roles Christian concerts and venues through - Allow me to introduce to you Tauren want to put on their worldview caps. such as young adult director, youth choir out the year. Now, let’s get to music news. Wells. Tauren entered the music scene as Moana promotes polytheism, animism director, music clinician and worship Faith And Family Night the former front man for Royal Tailor. and reincarnation – beliefs that are I’m excited to announce The Kansas Royal Tailor was a Provident Label found in religions throughout the City Royals will host their annual Faith & Group/Sony Music act whose two world. (GotQuestions.org is a great Family Night at Kauffman Stadium on albums over a five-year career amassed website for parents who need theologi - Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 at 6:15pm. The two Grammy nominations and another - cal assistance.) Moana has a bit of potty The Muppets Take Manhattan (G, humor but no coarse language. It also event will feature Scott Dawson of Safe at for New Artist of the Year from the 1984) – It’s the Muppets. It’s hilarious. contains no sexuality. Home and testimonies from select play - Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards. What else should anyone want to Trolls (June 7) is another musical ers, as well as a post-game concert by know? Live action & puppets. June 1. n Please see MUSIC page 17 n Please see STREAMING page 17 Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______June 2017 • 17 observances. He Sunday amid our current culture of rather is meant to cause us to look at our result is a work that turns the reader then recounts the indifference and even hostility to own habits. It’s a call to examine our toward introspection. In the end, I’m left review long process, Christianity. wants and desires, and to do so in light of with a question about worship. How do book beginning in the our use of technology. How is my smart - my smartphone habits reveal the God (or Middle Ages and phone helping – or hindering – my sanc - god) I love and serve and worship? The A Brief History of culminating with 12 Ways Your Phone tification? Because the way we use our digital age holds out before us many Puritanism, Is Changing You phones says a whole lot more about how potential objects for our worship, readily Sunday: From the Review by Gabe Doerksen whereby and whom we worship than we’d like to accessible in many ways; the way we use New Testament to the Technology is constantly in a state of Christians came admit. our smartphones is a window into our changing us, even as we change existing New Creation to think of and That is perhaps the greatest strength in hearts. And those hearts need to be Review by Justo L. González technologies and introduce new ones. strictly observe Sunday as the Sabbath. Reinke’s book. He does not get bogged searched regularly. In this accessible historical overview And so it is fitting and helpful that Tony Finally, González looks at the current down with the finer points of interpreta - So I would recommend this book as a of Sunday, noted scholar Justo Reinke begins his book, 12 Ways Your state of things, exploring especially tion. The smartphone is not the bane of helpful diagnostic tool for that very thing: González tells the story of how and Phone Is Changing You, with an intro - how the explosive growth of the church society. Nor is it the savior. You can live how might your smartphone habits be why Christians have worshiped on duction that explores the theology of in the Majority World has affected the effectively for Christ with a smartphone; affecting your heart – or how might they Sunday from the earliest days of the technology. “Our digi - observance of Sunday worldwide. you can do so without, as well. The be exposing the true desires of your heart? church to the present. tal age is no cosmic Readers of this book will rediscover author, then, approaches technology as In that, it’s for the long-time smartphone After discussing the views and prac - accident” (29), he the joy and excitement of Sunday as neutral, and gives the reader plenty of user, the person who is relatively new to tices relating to Sunday in the ancient explains, and then goes early Christians celebrated it and will options to examine his own use of that the game, or the person considering get - church, González turns to Constantine on to give his readers find fresh, inspiring perspectives on technology. He supplies biblical wisdom ting his first smartphone. and how his policies affected Sunday an opportunity to to each point of discussion. He adds Finally, this book is most helpful when engage with the tech - insights from a scientific and cultural per - it keeps our perspective on that which nologies they use, how Tauren Wells spective that help me to consider: My transcends our present time and space. those came about, and phone may be inherently neutral, but am When we are drawn into a focus on that how using them could bring glory to God I using it for good, or for evil? Am I mak - eternal perspective, when we are remind - and bear fruit for the gospel. Specifically, ing use of its features to help me accom - ed of the present world that is passing he examines the smartphone. plish more for ministry, for personal away and the future glory that will make The smartphone may arguably be growth, for staying organized, for out - our smartphone gadgetry seem so obso - capable of accomplishing far more, for reach; or am I using those same features lete, it causes us to evaluate all of our pres - good or for evil, than any other single to dabble in private sin, to waste countless ent habits in healthy ways. It keeps us piece of technology available. As Reinke hours, to sow seeds of discord, to stay dis - focusing our energies on things that mat - explores that reality, he provides a helpful tracted? ter most for the kingdom of Christ. tool of self-examination. The book is not When those are the sorts of questions Reinke is at his strongest when he pokes structured to tell us how we ought to be being dealt with throughout the book, the and prods into those places in our lives. (or not to be) using our smartphones, but Hands raised to glorify God, how Memphis gle from Dante Bowe’s solo project, Son MUSIC of a Father, a project based on son-ship, worship leader Chris Blue won 'The Voice' continued from page 16 identity and the love of a Heavenly by Efrem Graham Gospel Songs chart with his version of Father.” This project was released on Tauren is a husband, father, worship Tamela Mann's "Take Me to the King." March 31, 2017 and is available for leader, songwriter and creative. “Many A worship leader has won the 12th sea - Blue first performed the hit song on the people have been asking what’s next for download on iTunes and other online son of NBC's "The Voice." show's May 15 episode, competing as a me after “Royal Tailor”. I am excited to retailers. Voters crowned Chris Blue the winner, member of coach Alicia Keys' team. share that I have signed a solo deal with and the worship leader from Tennessee Nielsen Music quickly reported 30,000 Provident Label Group.” Kansas City Concert Scene now debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot downloads sold. It's only the seventh song I encourage you to check out Tauren’s On May 5, I was privileged to attend to debut at No. 1. latest single “Hills And Valleys,” which is the 2017 Most Powerful Voices Concert Following his win, Blue tweeted thanks he was the very last artist selected in the quickly climbing the radio charts. “Hills featuring gospel artists Vashawn Mitchell to Keys, "The Voice" and God. blind audition process. And Valleys” is the follow-up to “Love Is and Byron Cage. Vashawn opened the STREAMING Chris credits God and his fiancée, When "The Voice" host announced Action,” the No. 1 hit that held the top concert with some of his greatest hits continued from page 16 Stephanie Dunkley, for encouraging him Chris' win, he fell to the ground until a spot at radio for eight weeks from his such as Joy, Greatest Man, Turning to try out for the show. family member joined him on stage and 2017 four song debut EP, Undefeated. Around for Me and No 1 hit, Nobody that had moviegoers walking out of the Dunkley recently underwent a bone helped him to stand. He then quickly put The song “Hills And Valleys” is a Greater. Once Vashawn ended his set, you theater singing. It tells the story of cancer transplant to save her life. Chris told his hands together and lifted them in grat - reminder that no matter where we find could definitely feel the presence of the Princess Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and the Knoxville News Sentinel it was in that itude to God. ourselves, God is always there. Tauren Lord in a mighty way. Byron Cage her overly optimistic Troll friends, who moment a light bulb went off. Blue is a Knoxville native and served as Wells is a tremendous songwriter and I opened his set with the high spirited believe that singing, dancing and hug - "When everything happened with my a worship leader at Cokesbury United am a big supporter of his music. Check Faithful to Believe and continued with I ging are all you need to do to be happy. fiancée and her story, I realized that life was Methodist Church, where Kirk Wynn sang just too short," Blue said. "I would say that out his music. I know you will be encour - Will Bless The Lord, Like No Other and Unfortunately for them, the ogre-look - alongside him. really did help push me and helped me aged. more. Byron ended his set on a high ing Bergens, who live in the same for - Describing Chris, Wynn told local overcome the fear and just do it." praise with one of his No 1 hits, The est, have discovered another path to reporters, "He brings out the best in you as Chris' win on "The Voice" comes with a Uniquely Soulful New Artist Presence of The Lord is Here. This con - happiness: eating Trolls. a performer, to just watch him worship, When the Bergens attack Troll record deal and $100,000 prize. Ironically, you can't help but want to worship as well." Another new worship artist, Dante cert is an annual event hosted by Debbie Dee, Gospel 1590 KPRT and held at the Village and capture all but two of our Bowe, worship pastor for world miniature heroes, all hope seems lost. renowned worship artist, Eddie James, St. James United Methodist Church Ever y child deser ves a lo ving , c aring home . A family the y c an c all their o wn. (Kansas City, Mo.). Can the two remaining Trolls -- A plac e wher e the y b elong . With p eople who will b e ther e f or them alw ays. has released his new single, “Potter and Princess Poppy and her friend Branch Friend”, featur - The Most Powerful Voices Concert is designed to bring awareness to heart dis - (Justin Timberlake) – find and rescue ing American their friends? ease and stroke. “Heart disease and stroke Idol Alumni, Trolls is certainly entertaining, are major health risk for all people, but Jesse Cline. but it comes with some baggage. The African Americans are at particularly Dante Bowe is a scenes with the dreadful-looking high risk.” I left this concert encouraged much sought Bergens will be too scary for some after songwriter and more knowledgeable on heart dis - small children. It also contains four and is also the ease and stroke. Check your listings next instances of “oh my G-d” – which is leader of the year for this annual event. You will not disappointing to hear in a kids’ group “Ultimate leave disappointed. movie. Call”. Written by Bowe, “Potter and “This is our way of reaching within the Finally, parents may want to discuss Friend” has quickly caught the attention Greater Kansas City community and the source of happiness with their chil - of worshipers across the country. “Potter serves as a unique, engaging medium by dren. Poppy tells us that “happiness is and Friend” is a transparent musical which we can increase awareness regard - inside” all of us. Really? Scripture depiction of how God’s grace works in ing risk factor reduction, building health - (Romans 3:10-11) says just the oppo - l www.adoptKS kids .or g l 877-457-5430 ier communities, and sustained healthy site. I tell my kids that the only source Adopt K ansas K ids w or ks t o c onnec t f ost er and appr oved adoptiv e families with childr en thr oughout K ansas who our broken lives and makes us whole need adoption. This ser vic e is pr ovided b y the K ansas Childr en ’s S er vic e L eague thr ough a c on tr ac t with the again. “Potter and Friend” is the lead sin - living in minority communities.” of true joy is Christ. Kansas D epar tmen t f or Childr en and F amilies (DCF). 18 • June 2017 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice AA GGuuiiddee ttoo EEnnjjooyyiinngg 5500++LLiiffeessttyylleess LLiiffee iinn tthhee BBeesstt YYeeaarrss
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Several grandmother were highly amused. it’s not. was sitting on my sofa, knitting. Her times a day she studies the headlines, granddaughter, Harriet, was flicking They spent a happy half-hour search - What happens to muscles as we age? browses a few stories and checks out mindlessly through her Facebook ing for the best examples they could all the death notices. “I always read find. As many of us have already noticed, muscle mass decreases as we age. feed. “Look, Nanny,” she said. “You the family announcements,” says Beginning in the fourth decade of life, adults lose 3%-5% of muscle mass might like these.” She shuffled across When Mum’s birthday came Mum. “It’s important to see what’s per decade, and the decline increases to 1%-2% per year after age 50. the room and introduced my mother n Please see HUMOR on next page Muscle keeps us strong, it burns calories and helps us maintain our weight, and it is also an essential contributor to our balance and bone strength. Without it, we can lose our independence and our mobility. Is it ever too late to build muscle? Getting a good return on God’s investment in you By Ron Finke toward a fantastic eternity with Him. with the highest results. Proverbs 13:11 The good news is that muscle mass can increase at any age in response Each February I participate in the We are responsible for using every advises that gaining money little by lit - to exercise. In an important study of weight lifting and older adults con - Kingdom Advisors annual conference. resource He has given us, including our tle leads to better wealth. We should do ducted with 100 male and female residents of a nursing home in Boston Larry Burkett founded the predecessor, finances. our best to make the most we can safe - (age range: 72 to 98 years of age; average age 87), subjects lifted weights Christian Financial Planning Institute, Isn’t it a privilege for us to be able to ly. with their legs three times a week for 10 weeks. At the end of the study, in 1996 to have trained financial advi - accomplish His mission by investing Third, when we have larger there was an increase in thigh mass of 2.7%, walking speed increased 12%, sors ready to offer our honest labor and resources in areas amounts, we may trust in our retire - and leg strength increased a whopping 113%! In a similar study of adults wise, Biblical that interest us? The Christian trades - ment account balance rather than in 65-79 years old, subjects who lifted weights three times a week for three advice for man practices his craft to God’s glory. the God Who gave us the ability to earn months increased their walking endurance by 38% (from 25 minutes to Christians every - The Christian physician practices the it and Who owns it all. When each one 34 minutes) without appreciable increases in mass. Ida Weiss, a 91-year- where. Ron Blue healing arts to God’s glory. In such percent of $250,000 is $2,500 and we old participant in the Boston study, had the following to say after the took the helm in diverse ways, we become the hands, know what it takes to earn that, we can study, “It’s very beneficial for me. Things that I couldn’t do when I came 2003 when Larry feet, voice, mind, and heart of Jesus forget that our security is in God here, I can do now. I didn’t think that I was going to live anymore, but I died. Other serving others and fulfilling His mis - Himself and our lasting riches are in feel different now.” organizations sion on earth as found in Isaiah 61. In the life to come. Exercise can be invigorating and help build muscle mass at any age. joined the effort and now Kingdom the process, He blesses us with every - Our financial resources are merely Can I get stronger without building big muscles? Advisors is comprised of over 2,200 thing we need according to Matthew tools enabling us to travel through this attorneys, accountants, financial and 6:25-34. life while producing a great return on Importantly, strength isn’t just a function of mass. It’s also a function investment advisors around the U.S. Though our pastors do not often His investment in us. We certainly want of something called “neurological patterning.” In layman’s terms, pat - The importance of this development teach about wise financial decision- to hear, Well done, good and faithful terning is when the brain sends electrical signals via the nervous system to benefit the church relates to Jesus’ making, we can acknowledge that our servant! A Kingdom Advisor should to muscles to make them contract. For example, when you think about parable in Matthew 25 of the temptations fall into several categories. help you clarify these critical issues of walking down the street, bending over to pick something up, or any Master entrusting varying First, our desires for current things and life so you will make truly wise deci - other movement for that matter, the brain first processes the thought sums of money to three ser - comfort are never-ending. Therefore, sions. It is not about the money; it is and figures out what muscles are needed to make the move and then vants according to their abili - we do not save enough for ourselves, about our return on life. sends the signal over the nerves to the particular ties. We are responsible to our much less have a greater amount to –Ron Finke is president of muscles that are necessary for the movement. gracious Master to be work - share with others. Stewardship Capital in Independence. The muscles move (and so do you) once the ing according to His agenda Second, we can focus on savings and He is a registered investment adviser. signal reaches them. to accomplish His mission investment returns so much that we Reach him at [email protected]. The good news is that muscle patterning here and now, with a view are frantic if our accounts do not soar improves within days of starting a weight-lifting program, even without any increase in muscle mass. This explains the 113% increase in strength experi - ured their nerve and muscle patterning (an electromyogram machine). enced by the residents of the nurs - The results showed that the men experienced a 25% increase in the pat - ing home in Boston in the previous - terning of the muscle along with a 35% increase in strength, all without ly cited study. In a different study significant increases in size. that specifically investigated this So whether it is going to a fitness center or purchasing a few inexpen - phenomenon, 67- to 81-year-old sive weights for home, muscle strength will have positive life-changing men lifted weights for six weeks while effects on your health and longevity. hooked up to electrodes that meas - Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______June 2017 • 19
cancer is higher. It’s important quite painful and can increase the a sunscreen that has an SPF of 15 worse. It is essential to apply a Don’t be a that they are protecting their skin possibility of skin cancer. or higher prior to going outdoors quality moisturizer often. This from UV rays, especially in the However, it is also important to – for any purpose. Also, if any helps to prevent the loss of water summer when the remember that outside and inside extended amount of time will be from skin layers. Seniors should dTipis nfor oavosidiang udry r! sun is the strongest. tanning also increase the risk of skin as Summer arrives spend participating in outside also be careful when putting on There are multi - exposure to UV radiation. activities, 30 SPF should be used. makeup since there are a number ple steps that older According to the Skin Cancer However, just applying sunscreen of products that can cause further In addition to adults can take to pro - Foundation, there are more one time will not be enough to drying out of the skin. sunspots and tect their skin as summer than 415,000 new cases of fully protect a senior’s skin from wrinkles, ultraviolet rays settles in. Here are a few sea - skin cancer diagnosed being damaged by UV rays. It is Treat and repair issues of from the sun can also cause sonal skin care tips: each year related to important that it is reapplied sun damage skin cancer. As older adults indoor tanning. UV light can cause issues such Avoid the tanning bed every two hours when any extend - have been exposed to ed time in the sun is planned. as wrinkles, coarse skin and brown sun longer than Most people understand Use sunscreen often spots, even if a person has never younger individuals, their chances that it is important for them to It is highly recom - Look for shade been sunburned. It is essential to of experiencing skin damage and prevent sunburns, since these are mended that seniors use It is important for seniors to use recovery treatments to reverse have access to shade any time they these signs and there are a number are outside. This is especially of products on the market that can meme for each month of the year. Mum was convinced it had been important between the hours of help with this. HUMOR She set to work, choosing the most bought ready-made. Harriet tried, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun There is no question that spend - continued from page 18 recognizable art works and culling but failed, to explain the concept of ing time outdoors can be fun dur - ‘round, Harriet knew exactly what to anything too rude or obscure. It took customized cut-and-paste calendars, ing the summer months. However, make—a special collection of classi - quite a while. but Mum was too busy checking it it is important for seniors and cal art memes. “Great idea,” I said. But By the time the calendar had been out. their senior caregiver to ensure shade is sought and the senior’s then I warned her against making a ordered and arrived, we were already “I’m delighted,” gushed Mum, skin is well-cared for. This will book. “Your grandmother will read it a couple of days post-birthday. leafing through the calendar for the once and put it away. You need some - Harriet picked it up and hurried to ensure they do not suffer addi - third time. Then she flicked back to tional damage. thing like a calendar; something the assisted care home. the start and went through it all over CPAP 2X4 - 11-14_Supreme Elegance 2Xis4 a3t- 0it8s. qsxtrdo n10g/e2s8t/ 2p0o1i5n t .3 A:1d9 dAiMtio Pnagl e 1 designed to go on display.” So Harriet To say Mum loved it would be a again. settled on the desk calendar format, huge understatement. She adored it. accessories such as sun hats and “You know dear,” Mum began, “I sunglasses will help to further pro - spiral-bound, with one classical art The calendar was so well produced, recognize all of those paintings.” She tect a senior’s skin. put the calendar down. “It’s lovely! You completely Moisturize understand my sense of humor.” As a person ages, their skin will senior news/events briefs become drier. Sun damage and hot HARVESTER'S PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - every second temperatures can make this much Saturday, at Christian Lord Ministries, 2421 SE California. Call 266-4979. VIP LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS – Every Fri., Noon, North Topeka Baptist Church, 123 NW Gordon. FREE lunch with Christian fellowship, devotions & entertainment provided by Topeka North Outreach. For Info: 286-1370. MEDICARE MONDAYS – First Monday of every month, 1-3pm. Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (Menninger Room 206), 1515 SW 10th. Senior health insurance counseling. For info: 580-4545 or [email protected] More important than living in KANSAS is where you will live forever. Just as you would LIFEFEST – First Thu. of the month, 10am-12:30pm, Covenant Baptist look at a map of KANSAS to find your way, so Church, 5440 SW 37th St. Notice: Seniors ministering to seniors – celebrating you must look at the Bible to find your way to with fellowship, fun, food, learning & entertainment. Potluck lunch at noon. If heaven. The Bible says, “Narrow is the way, transportation is needed, call 354-4994 or 478-1729 which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” (Matt. 7:14). Jesus said, “I am the way, SENIOR FIT & FUN PROGRAM - every Mon., Wed., & Fri., 1:30pm, Specializing in all your CPAP needs the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Rolling Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW Hiawatha Place (US Hwy 75 & NW Father, but by me.” (Jn. 14:6). Jesus is the 46th St.) 785-286-0601 or [email protected] only way to Heaven and He gave these direc - tions on getting there. SHEPHERDS CENTER LINE DANCING GROUP - meets 2nd & 4th 512 SW 6th Avenue 785-289-3188 1. Realize you are a sinner. Everyone Thursdays, 2-4:00 at First United Methodist, 6th & Topeka. Park on the WEST Fax 785-783-3599 starts the same place spiritually. “For all have side and use the WEST door. Immediately inside, turn left and walk the ramp Topeka, KS 66603 sinned and come short of the glory of god.” to the library, then left to the elevator. Push [B] to go to the fellowship hall (Rom. 3:23). Sin’s penalty keeps you out of Heaven and condemns you to Hell, separat - SHEPHERDS CENTER HHHS WALKING GROUP - meets 2nd & 4th ing you from God. Romans 6:23 says, “The Thursdays, 9:30-11 at HHHS, 21st & Belle. Parking & entrance for walkers is on wages of sin is death.” Sin brings both physi - the WEST side. Walking is done on an inside track. People who would like to cal & spiritual death. “And death and hell were walk a shelter dog must have completed an animal handling class that is given cast into the lake of fire. This is the second periodically at HHHS—for arrangements call Kelsey Scrinopskie, 233-7325. death.” (Rev. 20:14). 2. Realize Jesus paid the penalty. Jesus Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection provid - ed a way for you to go to heaven and restore your relationship with God. “But God com - mendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Rom. 5:8). Since Jesus, God’s Son, was the only One who could pay for our sin, He is the only Way to Heaven. 3. Repent of your sin and receive Jesus as your Savior. In order to go to Heaven from KANSAS, or anywhere else, you must accept Christ by calling on Him in prayer. He tells us in Romans 10:13, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Use the following prayer, or one similar to it, to receive Him now: Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe that you died and rose again for me. Please forgive me of my sin, become Lord of my life, and take me to heaven when I die. I am trusting you completely, and in nothing I can do. Thank you Jesus! Amen. 20 • June 2017 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice good! They can beat you in several dif - ferent ways. It’ll be interesting to see how long the team is kept together. • I believe that the NBA has developed into a two team league, contrary to NBA Commissioner’s Adam Silver statement otherwise. The Warriors and the I’ve been trying to watch as much of on a layup with no foul, the next time Cavaliers meeting for the third year in a Athletes Keep God at the the NBA playoffs as I can. I have to down, the same player will be barely row in the NBA Finals. That’s what I admit, I’ve probably watched more over touched on the elbow and he’s shooting consider a two horse race. The Celtics the last month than I have at any two free throws. How many times are very close. The Rockets are close. Center of Their Lives other time in my life. With that do you see a player call for a foul There are several teams that will chal - said, here a few observations. or question a call? It happens lenge over the next couple of years, but • The Spurs and the Celtics all the time. I ‘m under the until someone knocks them off, looks are better than they showed in mindset that you shouldn’t like we’re stuck with the Warriors and the Conference Finals. When argue with a ref, but when you Cavs! you lose your top player, (Kawli get shoved in the back and you • Celtics coach Brad Stevens will be Leonard – Spurs/ Isiah Thomas – get called for a foul, something is the top coach in the league in a couple of Celtics) it’s going to be hard to win any wrong. years. He may already be there. The guy series, let alone a series against either • LeBron James is good, really good! is a basketball genius and as the Celtics Golden State or Cleveland. I think that He has owned the Eastern Conference continue to develop, (can you say #1 the Warriors and the Cavaliers would for the last seven years. How can one guy pick in this year’s draft), they will be the have won their series anyway, but each go to seven consecutive NBA Finals? He Reaching coaches and athletes “is a (shown in one of the images at the top of team to dethrone the Cavaliers! I series would have had a little more makes everyone on his team better and matter of the heart,” according to the this story), Pittsburgh Pirates manager remember when the Celtics hired him drama to them. he holds everyone accountable! That’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), a Clint Hurdle (also pictured in some ver - away from Butler University and every - • The refereeing in the NBA is really the sign of a good leader! Kansas City, Missouri-based organization sions of this story), Longwood University one seemed down on it. I guess a lot of that has spent more than 60 years in faith- head basketball coach Jayson Gee, and bad! I know that there a lot of jokes • The 2017 Golden State Warriors just sportswriters are eating their words now, based ministry and outreach to athletes, world champion bobsledder Elana about a player taking three steps, but I’m might one of the best teams of all time. huh? coaches, mentors and others. Meyers-Taylor. not sure what constitutes a foul in the Forget about what happens in the Finals Anyway, it’s been a fun playoff ride. Now, the FCA has published a pocket- “‘Heart of a Competitor’ is one of our NBA. One time, a player will be mugged against Cleveland, the Warriors are scary Looking forward to the Finals! sized version of its best-selling devotional, most popular devotionals because it helps “Heart of a Competitor: Daily Devotions coaches and athletes keep God at the cen - The “Heart of a Competitor” playbook long period of time when they try to do and attending Bible study groups. It also for a Winning Attitude,” released April 5, ter of their sports — and their lives,” said offers 31 deeply felt devotions written by things on their own. I didn’t understand meant getting involved in FCA [the 2017. The “Heart of a Competitor Shane Williamson, FCA’s president and competitors for competitors. Readers — the spiritual nature of that truth until Fellowship of Christian Athletes] and Playbook” contains devotions from the CEO, in a media statement. “Coaches and both the serious and the casual — can much later in life. baseball chapel. staff of the FCA, as well as from some of athletes juggle so much, and some things gain insight into how to handle everyday I went to church as a young boy and today’s top Christian competitors. can easily fall by the wayside. But our time challenges as well as how to keep God at accepted Christ while in high school. But We need to stay plugged into some - “Lord, surround me with other believ - with God must never be neglected. the center of their lives. This applies not back then, my personal relationship with thing, and that starts with prayer and the ers who can build me up spiritually and Competitors practice, train and give their just to their athletic endeavors but to other Jesus was like an ATM card. I only com - reading of God’s word. But we also need encourage me.” all to success. Yet to be the best God creat - areas of life as well. municated with Him when I needed other believers to keep us accountable, to There is new content from Mike Fisher, ed us to be, we must also train our hearts.” The devotional contains study ques - something. There was really no accounta - challenge us, and to encourage us to stay a star of the Nashville Predators NHL He added that “many resources from tions, along with space to record notes and bility to following God’s Word or serving the course. team — and also from women’s national FCA help coaches and athletes at all levels thoughts. Him. Lord, surround me with other believers soccer team standout Tobin Heath and of all ages do just that.” Here’s an example of some of the that can build me up spiritually and chal - deeply felt personal material in the book When I turned 40, I realized I needed to lenge and encourage me as I walk this — this exclusive excerpt is from Clint plug back into my relationship with journey with you. I want to stay account - Hurdle of the Pittsburgh Pirates, who Christ. It was during that part of my jour - able to my commitment and honor you in shares his own faith journey: ney when I realized that isolation is one of everything I do. Amen. the most dangerous situations in which “Heart of a Competitor Playbook” is ‘Stay Accountable’ by Clint Hurdle we can find ourselves. I needed to sur - published in partnership with Revell I’ve been involved in the game of base - round myself with some strong Christian Books and is available through Baker ball most of my life, and one thing I can men [who] would keep me accountable to Publishing Group. The Clint Hurdle tell you for certain [is this:] There’s no way my commitment. For me, that meant material from the book is used by special individual players can be successful over a becoming more active in my local church arrangement with Revell.
Tourneys and Tidbits “Concentration comes KTWU 6th ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC – June 12, 11:30 registration, 1pm shot - gun start. Topeka Country Club. $100 per person. out of a combination of NAWIC GOLF TOURNAMENT – June 16, 11:30-5. Lake Shawnee Golf Course. confidence and Foursome scramble. For info: 817-3417 hunger .” BWW GOLF TOURNAMENT – June 19, 11-6. Topeka Country Club. Tournament benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka. Four person scramble. Lunch – Arnold Palmer provided. For info: bgctopeka.org/golf-tournament
TOPEKA YOUTH PROJECT GOLF CLASSIC – Jun. 23, Village Greens. 8am shotgun. 7:30 registration. Lunch follows tourney. Cash prizes! Two $500 closest to pin prizes! Call 273-4141 to register.
25th ANNIVERSARY TOPEKA SOUTH ROTARY GOLF TOURNAMENT – June 23, 11:30-5. Cypress Ridge Golf Club. $85 per person.
FRANK WALTON CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT – June 24, 7:30am. Shawnee Country Club, 913 SE 29th St, $100 per player. Benefits Topeka West Football.
GreatLIFE Golf is offering Jr. Golf. Call 660-646-6900 for details. Firekeeper Golf Course is offering PGA Junior League, a fun, social and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls ages 13 & under to enjoy the game of golf. Partic- ipants wear numbered jerseys and play on teams with friends. For info contact the Pro Shop at 785-966-2100, or Michael Powell at [email protected] Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______June 2017 • 21
Youth Project Tournament supports youth programs in the Topeka area The 20th Annual Youth Project’s Charity Golf Tournament will take place Friday, June 23, 2017, at Village Greens Golf Course, Ozawkie, Kansas. The tournament is sponsored by Reser’s Fine Foods. Registration will begin at 7:30 AM for the 4 Person Scramble format tournament. Breakfast burritos will be fur - nished along with drinks. A Shotgun start is scheduled to begin at at 8:00 AM. to become productive and responsible adults by Lunch will be served after the tournament. providing constructive opportunities to prevent Prizes will be awarded for 2 flights and 2 places, high risk behaviors. as well as Men’s Longest Drive, Women’s Longest Jobs For Young Adults (JYA) is the backbone Drive and Most Unusual Golfing Attire. of TYP and has served over 6,000 young adults. Entry Fees, which Include Green Fees, Cart JYA is an employment/life skills program with Rental, Beverages and Lunch, are $400 for a emphasis on drug and alcohol prevention. The team; or $425 for a team with a Hole Sponsor youth become productive tax paying citizens in Sign. A Hole Sponsor Sign only is $100. our community. Individual Golfers may enter for $100. Youth Court and Youth Council are two other A Golfer Package is available for $20 that programs that benefite our youth and help pre - includes 2 Mulligans, John Daly and 1 attempt at pare them for adulthood. the $500 hole. There will be two guaranteed pay - The funds from the golf tournament go outs of $500 each for closest to the pin prizes. directly to the programs of the Topeka Youth Topeka Youth Project (TYP) is a 501 C3 grass - Project, where administration costs are only roots organization and has been serving the 10% of the budget. If you would like to support youth in our community since 1983. Their the youth project in our community by partici - Mission is to empower youth in our community pating in the golf tournament, call 273-4141. 22 • June 2017 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Northland Christian Church NNeeww RReessiiddeenntt CChhuurrcchh GGuuiiddee 6. FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST Sun. 9:30am - Sunday School for all ages 1912 SW Gage, Topeka, KS Sun. 10:30am - Worship & Word, Children 1. The Great I AM Church 272-0443 www.fsbctopeka.org Wed. 6:30pm - Children, Youth, Adult Breaking Traditions Sunday Services: ~ Nursery care for all services ~ Non-Denominational 8:30 AM Traditional Worship Pastor Cordell Fischer 9:45 AM Bible study--all ages 12. BUCK CREEK COUNTRY CHURCH 2523 SE Indiana 11 AM Contemporary Worship Meeting at Buck Creek School House (785) 861-0422 5 mi. east of Perry on Hwy 24, 13th & Phillips Rd. www.greatIAMchurch.com 7. TOPEKA BAPTIST CHURCH Childrens Sunday School - 8:30 a.m. “Finding NEW LIFE in CHRIST” Worship Service - 9:00 a.m. 2. CHRISTIAN CAVALRY Sunday Worship 9:30 & 10:45am, 5pm Contacts: Logan Barnett 785-597-5498, MINISTRIES INT. ~ Sunday School for all ages ~ Scott Bond 423-0406, Jack Snavely 760-3513 11 Pastor Beaux Bryant 4500 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka c/o Seaman Baptist Church 13. WANAMAKER WOODS NAZARENE 2015 NW Buchanan, Topeka Ks 66608 785-862-0988 Serving Christ - Loving People 785-224-5419 • www.church4bikers.org www.topekabaptist.org 3501 SW Wanamaker Rd • 273-2248 Sun. School 9:30 am Dr. L.D. Holmes, Sr. Pastor Sun. Service 10:45 am 8. WANAMAKER ROAD www.wwnaz.org Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7pm BAPTIST CHURCH Sun. Worship: 9am (Hymns) & 11 am “Being and making disciples of Jesus Christ Children’s Worship 9 & 11 am by the power of the Gospel, to the glory of God” Sunday School 10 am, all ages 3. TOPEKA BIBLE CHURCH 2700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka Sun. Evening Various Children’s Programs 1101 SW Mulvane St., Topeka (785) 272-9323 www. wrbctopeka.com 6 pm Life Groups; 6:30 pm Teen Service 785-234-5545 Traditional Sunday Worship 10:30am & 6pm Wed. 6:30 pm Adult & Teen Life Groups Worship: 8:00 - 9:30 & 11am Sunday School 9am • Wed. Prayer 7pm Wed. 6:30 pm Kids University Sunday School & Bible Studies: ~ Nursery care at all services ~ 9:30 & 11am 9. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 17. EAST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 19. SEAMAN COMMUNITY CHURCH 21. HARVEST FAMILY FELLOWSHIP www.discovertbc.com 310 E 8th St (E. US 56 Hwy) 4425 S.E. 29th St., 379-9933. Independent Christ-Centered Bible Church Meets at 522 SW Polk 15. OAKLAND UNITED METHODIST 785-220-5418 Overbrook, KS; 785-665-7117 CHURCH Sunday Worship 10:45am & 6:00pm 2036 NW Taylor, Topeka, KS AWANA Sunday at 5:45 p.m. Pastor Rey Rodriguez 4. NORTHLAND CHRISTIAN Elvin Dillard, Senior Pastor 801 NE Chester, Topeka, KS 66616 354-8777 • www.seamanchurch.com Sunday School 9 am; Worship 10 am See our website for info on our Sun. Worship 10 am CHURCH 235-1010 • [email protected] Adult Sunday School - Sun. 9:30am www.topekaharvest.vpweb.com www.gccinoverbrook.com Shawn O'Trimble, Pastor Student Ministries & Kid City 3102 NW Topeka Blvd., Topeka www.esbcks.org Sunday Worship: 10:30am 286-1204 [email protected] Sunday School 9:15am, Worship 10:30am Children's Sunday School: 10:30am 22. NEW CITY LIFE CHURCH Worship Sun. 8:00, 9:30 & 11am Children's worship time 10:30am 18. CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC Youth group 1st & 3rd Sundays 4-6pm 5221 SW West Drive 10. LORD’S HOUSE CHURCH Hear us on WREN Radio Sun. 10-11am Topeka, Kansas 66606 www.northland.cc. 300 SW Roosevelt, Topeka KS 66606 Like us on Facebook! CHURCH Voted 2015/16 Best Church in Topeka! Sunday Services - 10:00 am Pastor Marilyn Hahn McGinnis All are welcome - Come and see us! 20. HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Kathy Crofford 10 a.m. Sunday (Non-traditional Service) 5973 SW 25th St. 1937 NE Madison St, 5. FAIRLAWN CHURCH OF THE 16. HOUSE OF THE LORD CHURCH Topeka, KS 66614 ● 273-0710 See “About Us” at our website Topeka, KS 66616 • 785-506-4594 23. HIGHLAND HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN NAZARENE www.kawriverkeruv.com A Spirit-filled, Word-centered church Reconciliation: Sat 3-4pm CHURCH 785-379-5642 730 SW Fairlawn Rd., Topeka, KS Questions? [email protected] 2531 SE Wittenberg Rd., Topeka Weekend Masses: Sat 4:30pm Pastor Dale Stockburger Sunday Services: 8:30 and 10:00 AM (785) 272-6322 • www.FairlawnNaz.org Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm Sunday 7:30, 9, 11am, 6pm Sunday Worship: 10 am and 6pm Jars of Clay Children's Center now open Sunday Worship: 10:40 am 11. COMMUNITY CHURCH Wed. Prayer & Praise 7pm www.ctktopeka.org Junior Church for kids: Sun 10am Taking registrations: 785-379-9098 Fr. Matthew Schiffelbein, Pastor Adult, Youth & Children’s Sun. School 9:15 1819 SW 21st St., Topeka 785-266-LOVE (5683) Wed. Evening Worship: 7pm 2930 SE Tecumseh Road 233-3537 www.CommunityChurchKS.com J. Michael Borjon, Pastor Fr. Jaime Zarse, Associate Pastor Tecumseh, Kansas 66542
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Refinishing gives your existing tired, worn out floors an instant upgrade 24 • June 2017 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Frankie Valens and Armouraires Quartet TO NORTH to do a show in North Topeka June 3rd The Armouraires Quartet will TOPEKA! appear with Frankie Valens, Welcome... Legendary 60's and 70's pop icon ("This Magic Moment") and his wife, Phyllis Valens, a concert pianist, as part of a special stop in Topeka for a 2-hour show at Studio 62 Art Bar is Topeka's newest Kansas Ave United painting experience, and they have Methodist recently relocated to the NOTO Arts Church, 1029 N. Kansas Avenue. District at 907 N Kansas Avenue. The show will begin at 6 p.m. on Recreate a painting based on one in the June 3, 2017. A Love Offering will be studio, or do your own thing, all with received. It’s another chance to hear an artist on site to help if needed! And some great music in the NOTO Arts you can BYOB! District. for more information, call It’s all part of First Friday, which is (785) 633-0273. quite the celebration in North Topeka these days, bringing people to the area in record numbers. Besides the Art More N. Topeka Happenings Walk in NOTO, other North Topeka 35% OFF Burgers! businesses have begun joining in and NOTO Fairy Day - Sat Jun 03 coordinating complementary events. 2017 at 09:00 am. Many are making plans to make 2017 For ONE DAY ONLY -- Fairy better than ever in NOTO and the Day photography is at the NOTO entire North Topeka area. Arts Center (935 N. Kansas Ave., Entertainment can also be found on Topeka) on Saturday, June 3rd. First Fridays, at various venues during Each 20 minute session is $99 and the artwalk up and down the Avenue. includes costume, hair and a com - The restaurants, locally owned plimentary 5x7 print. shops, art galleries and studios have also Perfect for little girls 6 months become favorite art walk destinations. to 8, but also lovely for teens and Here are a few more shceduled events young boys. Reservations can fill in the North Topeka area: up quickly so call (785) 218-1279 A MENAGERIE OF THERAPEUTIC for your reservation today! ANIMALS – June 2, 5pm, Creations of Hope Gallery, 909 N. Kansas Ave. The exhibit features three artists, who illustrate the healing power of animals in their art. (785) 783-7558. [email protected] THE BROWNSTONE GRAND OPENING OPEN HOUSE – June 11, 12- 4pm, 4020 NW 25th. Grand Opening of Topeka's newest wedding and event venue. thebrownstonetopeka.com. CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES – June 5, 7:30-9pm. The North Topeka Community Band will perform a free concert at Garfield Park “UNDERSTANDING AND ANSWERING ATHEISM” - June 23, 6- 9pm and June 24, 9am-4:30pm, Northland Christian Church, 3102 N.W. Topeka Blvd. A Ravi Zacharias simulcast event. Cost is $20, which includes a box lunch, snacks and a par - ticipant guide. To register, visit www.northland.cc 14TH ANNUAL GALA “Havana Nights” - June 16, Great Overland Station. The evening will include drinks (martinis, mojitos, wine, beer & spe - cialty drinks), and tantalizing Cuban- inspired foods, tapas & coffee bar along with music, dancing, a cigar patio & live auction. Tickets: $150 or 2 for $250. Greatoverlandstation.com; 232-5533 CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES – June 19, 7:30-9pm. Sante Fe Band will perform a free concert at Garfield Park POCKET MANTRAS ART WORK - SHOP - June 23, 2pm, Creations of Hope Gallery, 909 N. Kansas Ave. It is fun and addictive to build your set of "pocket mantras" cards to carry with you, trade, or give as miniature gifts of Ed Popkess art. All supplies included. (785) 783- 7558