Kids Alive! – formerly The Young Soldier – Issue No 7326
17 SEPTEMBER 2022 salvationist.org.uk/kidsalive 50p Kids Alive! is available online – go to salvationist.org.uk/kidsalive International DayofPeace EndRacism – BuildPeace this week... LosingSpecialSomeone this week... An Angel Makes a Difference WIN! Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926–2022
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KA!JAM AngelsinAction 1E.2D.3A.4B.5C. WHOAMI?:Jesus. PICKOUTPATCH:Page4. GUESSTHEGROUP:Falling. GIGGLEINTHEMIDDLE Set.CROSSWORDACROSS:13Head.6Angel.7Tap. 8Lazy.10Scar.12Orb.13Easel.15Camp. 16 DOWN:Air.1Stallion.2Tug.3Hole.4Attic. 5Sparkler.9Zebra.11Help.14Sea. BIG:MYSTERYAdove. WORD:LADDER1Shot.2Soot.3Loot. salvationist.org.uk/kidsalive What’s Inside? 2 Turn this page upside down to read the answers Hey there, readers! We hope you’ve enjoyed reading this issue of Kids Alive! If you would like to get your own copy of Kids Alive! delivered to your home every week, why not ask your parents or guardians to take out a subscription* for you? Every week, Kids Alive! includes a cartoon Bible story, a competition, puzzles, jokes, comic strips and topical activities and articles for you to enjoy. Ask your parents or guardians to go to sps-shop.com/kids-alive, call 01933 445445 (option 1, option 1) or email subscriptions@satcol.org to set up a subscription. Subscribe* to A subscription* costs just £4.33 a month (or a one-off payment of £52) – all that fun for less money than the price of two chocolate bars a week (and healthier too!). And this way, you get a gift that lasts all year long! *This subscription offer applies in the UK and Republic of Ireland, with 51 copies delivered over 12 months. Please note that different prices apply to Europe and international orders. Availableonline! for £4.33 a month EDITOR Justin Reeves DEPUTY EDITOR Cara Mott GRAPHIC DESIGNER Philippa Martin EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Melita Day-Lewis KA! JAM CO-ORDINATOR Ibukun Baku PROOFREADER Chris Horne Kids Alive! office: 020 7367 4910 Email: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk 101 Newington Causeway. London SE1 6BN. Switchboard: 0845 634 0101 Published by The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory (cost in the Republic of Ireland: 65c). Founder: William Booth General: Brian Peddle Territorial Commander: Commissioner Anthony Cotterill Editor-in-Chief: Major Mal Davies The Salvation Army is a Christian church and registered charity. The charity number in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is 214779, in Scotland SC009359 and in the Republic of Ireland CHY6399 ISSN 1363-5662 4–5 KA! JAM 6 Who Am I? 7 Happy Birthday to You! 8–9 Giggle in the Middle 10 Care CompetitionBears 11 Remember and Reflect 12–13 KA! World 14–15 Your Space 16 CommemorativePosteroftheQueen Delivered to your door WIN! Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926–2022
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Late in the afternoon of 8 September, just as we were finishing off this week’s issue, my radio suddenly went silent, then… ‘This is BBC News.’ I knew exactly what was coming next, ‘We’re interrupting our schedules for the following announcement: Buckingham Palace has announced the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.’ I felt very sad – as I’m sure many of you did. I was working from home, so I was able to share this moment with my family. We talked about the Queen, how sad it was that she’d died and shared some of our memories of her. I hope you’ve been able to speak to someone about how you felt too.
With so much fighting going on it’s hard to know how we can help make life more peaceful. However, peace starts at home and in our everyday lives. The theme for this year’s International Day of Peace is End Racism – Build Peace, and that’s something everyone can play a part in.
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Later, when I was reading about the Queen, I found some words from her Christmas Day speech in 2014 and they seemed to fit with the theme of this
‘For me, the life of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace … is an inspiration and an anchor in my life. A role-model of reconciliation and forgiveness, he stretched out his hands in love, acceptance and healing. Christ’s example has taught me to seek to respect and value all people of whatever faith or none.’
The Queen was an excellent example to us all and she took her example from Jesus. We’ll miss her, and our thoughts are with her family. Rest in peace, Your Majesty.
In villages, towns and cities all over the UK, there are people who have different skin tones, were born in other countries or believe in different things. That’s the beauty of the UK – it’s made up of a diverse and incredible group of people. And we can all celebrate that and make the world we live in more peaceful. To begin with, don’t treat others badly because of what they look like, where they’re from or what they believe in. If we all do that, and show kindness to everyone, then it’s a small start to building a more peaceful world.
For more information about International Day of Peace, check out internationaldayofpeace.org
International Day of Peace is celebrated on 21 September every year. Sometimes it feels like the world we live in isn’t very peaceful.
At this very moment there is a war happening in Ukraine, as well as many conflicts in other parts of the world.
Mariam’s story is almost identical to this week’s Bible story. Both Mariam and Peter were imprisoned and sentenced to death because of their faith. But just at the right moment, God rescued them.
So, if you find yourself in a challenging situation because of your faith, take heart – God is with you and he will help you.
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A few years ago, a lady called Mariam Ibrahim was imprisoned in Sudan for being a Christian. Whenever I read her story, I would be in awe of her bravery, but equally angry at the unfairness of the situation. So, I would pray, (as I’m sure many others were doing too), asking God to help set her free. Thankfully, he did!
Being a Christian is wonderful and in this country it’s very unlikely that people would be arrested for being one. But there may be other challenges that we face.
There are other stories in the Bible when angels have appeared to people in danger. Match the names of the Bible characters to the image that represents their story. You can use the Bible verses to help you.
As Jesus’ friends, we’ve chosen to live our lives his way. This means we won’t always do what others do, for example using bad words, listening to or watching certain songs or shows. And as a result, we may begin to get left out of things.
Has this happened to you? Well, the good news is that God promises to never leave you alone. He sends people to help us when we’re feeling lonely. In Peter’s case, the church prayed hard for him and God sent an angel to set him free. For Mariam, as people prayed for her, her story spread and eventually she was released.
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o you love cute, cuddly teddy bears? Care Bears competitions in Kids Alive! have always been very popular with our readers. This week there’s an opportunity to win a True Heart Bear from the Care Bears new collectable range. The new range reintroduces the 1980s brand of traditional soft teddy bears. True Heart Bear was the first Care Bear in the original Care-a-Lot series. She’s like the big mamma bear of the Care Bear family. Her character is kind, affectionate and attentive. She’s made from soft, huggable material – perfect for big bear hugs!
You can also collect other beloved characters from the original series. They come in new colours and styles and have new details. With so many to choose from, you’re sure to find a new best friend teddy – ready to play with you, give you hugs or join you on any adventures!
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For your opportunity to win a True Heart Care Bear answer the question below and email your full name, age, address and answer to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk. Remember to put ‘Care Bears Competition’ in the subject box. Your entry needs to reach us by Friday 14 October when the winners will be chosen. You can also enter by filling in the details on the coupon below and posting it to: Care Bears Competition, Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN.
As we say goodbye to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, it’s a sad time that’s being felt by many people around the world. you’re feeling sad and you would like to do something to remember the Queen, express how you’re feeling and show what the Queen meant to you. Find a quiet spot and use the space below to write or draw how you’re feeling, write a prayer for the Queen’s family and our nation or simply reflect on the life of such an inspirational person. If you would like to share your thoughts and prayers with other readers, cut out this page and send it to: Your Space, Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN or email it to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk print your memories and reflections in a future issue.
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As time goes on there may be special occasions that are very difficult such as Christmas, Easter or birthdays. Try to think of ways that you can make those days special. Remember the happy times you shared together or share funny stories. You could also create a memory box – put in photos, stories or special items that remind you of the person you’ve lost. and an active lifestyle and caringforyourphysical, mental and spiritual well-being
When someone dies, things can feel really painful to start with but it’s important to remember that things will get better. However, feeling better doesn’t mean you’re forgetting about the person who has died or that you love them any less. It’s OK for you to laugh and have fun because there will be some days when you feel like that.
It would be great if life was always happy and fun, wouldn’t it? There are so many wonderful things in the world, but unfortunately there are also some horrible things that most of us have to face at some point.
Have you ever had to deal with someone special dying? Maybe a parent, grandparent, brother or sister. Or perhaps it was an auntie, uncle, cousin or even a pet that passed away. Unfortunately, more than 24,000 children in Britain are bereaved of a parent every year (bereaved means that the person has died). Around 537,000 kids experience the death of a close friend of the family. That’s around the same number as all the seats in Wembley Stadium filled nine times!
When something is bothering us, it really helps to talk to someone about it and share how we are feeling. If there is someone in your family you feel comfortable talking to, speak to them. If there isn’t, you could try talking to your favourite teacher, Sunday school leader or a family friend.
You could also visit winstonswish.org.uk and click on ‘Young People’ – Winston’s Wish is a charity that is especially for bereaved children.
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If you don’t find talking about your feelings easy, you could try showing how you feel by drawing pictures, making things out of modelling clay or writing things down.
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It also takes different people a different amount of time to learn to cope with losing someone. Some people find that they feel different from their friends and this stops them talking and hanging out with them as much. Remember, though, you’re still the same person and you need your friends’ support. Find the people that you feel safe and comfortable around.
Just like when people are dealing with serious illness, some people struggle with knowing how to act or behave when someone they love dies. The truth is there is no perfect way to deal with someone dying – everyone reacts differently. Sadness is an obvious emotion to feel but so are anger and fear.
If you would like more advice on what to do if you lose someone you love, ask your teacher if there is a counselling service at your school. If there isn’t, you could ask your teacher about Place 2Be – a counselling service that runs in 200 schools around the UK. They run one-toone support sessions, lunchtime drop-ins and group work. Teachers can find out more at place2be.org.uk.
Kevin, age 12, sent his fantastic version of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Colouring. The flag looks super neat, great work!
Amelia, age 8, also sent this brilliant Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Colouring to us. It’s an interesting colour choice for the Queen’s face, but we love it!
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Ruth and Rhoda, who attend their local Salvation Army, were invited to assist Blue Peter presenter Adam Beales. Adam was attempting his Presenter Challenge – cycling the length of Lake Windermere on a hydrofoil bike! However, after Adam’s bike broke, he had to train for the event on land. The super sisters (who hold records for cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats) joined him on their bikes in Cheshire to give him some advice. The girls also got to go to the BBC Studios in Manchester to appear on Blue Peter and were surprised with Gold Blue Peter Badges! These were awarded for their cycling achievements and efforts to encourage other children to take on outdoor challenges. Great work, girls!
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Favourite TV programme? Strictly Come Dancing.
Favourite sport? Gymnastics. Favourite bit of Kids Alive!? Puzzles.
What special skill or talent do you have? Being able to do dolphin clicks. Tell us something interesting about yourself. All of the numbers in my date of birth are multiples of five. Is there anything else you’d like to tell us? I can play ‘Happy Birthday’ on the piano!
What do you want to be when you’re older? Teacher.
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Favourite Bible story and why? Moses floating down the river, because he was saved from being killed and the princess looked after him.
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Favourite colour? Purple.
Hobbies? Drawing, swimmingPets?eating.andNone.
Favourite food? Bac and mac and cheese and peas and brocs and rots. (Daddy’s bacon macaroni cheese with broccoli, peas and carrots.)
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