Kids Alive! – formerly The Young Soldier – Issue No 7292
22 January 2022
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‘Sing 2’ is in cinemas from 28 January. You can watch the trailer on YouTube.
If you’re loving the sound of S ing 2, skip along to p age 10 where you can win an incredible S ing 2 merchandise pack!
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uster Moon and the gang are back together and this time their dreams are bigger and better! Featuring the beloved characters from Sing, as well as some new faces, they have set their sights on a show in the entertainment capital of the world – Redshore City! The only problem is that Clay Calloway, rock legend and the star of their show, has been hiding from the public for 15 years. Each of the characters has obstacles to overcome. Can Clay face performing again after all these years? Will Johnny work hard enough to please his brutal dance teacher Klaus Kickenklober? And who will get the starring role? To pull off their ‘Out of This World’ show they need to be brave, have faith and work together. This movie is a reminder that bullies can’t steal your hopes and dreams. You can achieve your dreams if you’re true to yourself and don’t let others get you down.
Whether it’s at church, at a football match or in the shower, I love a good sing-song! I’ve just realised I’ve been humming a tune at my desk all morning – I must be in a good mood! Often the song I sing depends on what I’ve heard on the radio or TV. If I’ve watched a game of footy, I’ll end up humming a tune that the Plymouth Argyle fans sing at matches (especially if Argyle have won). Sometimes a happy memory (or even a sad one) will cause a song to pop into my head. But my absolute favourite song to sing is ‘Jesus Loves Me’ to a Salvation Army tune called ‘Bowes’. The reason I like it is because it’s a really simple song with a really simple message – Jesus loves me and looks after me, always has, always will! And that’s pretty much all anyone needs to know.
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READ THE COMMENT BELOW ABOUT LEARNING AND GROWING
What Will You Grow Into? asks Melita Day-Lewis
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love walking in woods. It amazes me to think that ginormous oak trees with branches reaching up into the sky come from tiny acorns. The church in Philippi was like that. It started off really small with one lady called Lydia, who sold purple cloth in the city. She heard Paul teaching about Jesus and decided to follow him. Later, when Paul and Silas were imprisoned for praying for a girl, God sent an earthquake that opened their jail doors! As a result, the jailer and his family also chose to follow Jesus. This small group of new Christians (like a planted seed) gathered together to worship, pray and learn more about God – and the church began to grow (like a tree).
Many years later Paul prayed for the church in Philippi and reminded them in a letter how God began that awesome work in their lives – and that he would keep on growing it until the work was complete. God’s truth is like a seed planted in us. As we ‘water’ the seed by learning more about Jesus, we begin to grow in our friendship with him and living the way God wants us to. You might think that reading your Bible or praying isn’t a big deal – but remember that they are like tiny, life-giving ‘seeds’ that will grow into something much bigger. The next time you pick up an acorn, think about what you could become or do for God when you keep on learning and growing!
Awesome Acorns
In the acorns, write or draw some things you’d like to learn or grow in – they can be things that you would like to do for God (for example, praying for your friends) or a good choice you’d like to make (for example, being kind).
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Kids Alive! follows the Salvation Army Youth and Children’s Ministries Unit’s Explore It! resource – go to salvationarmy.org.uk/youth-and-children/childrens-resources
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CHECK OUT CHECK OUT – YOUR BIBLE YOUR BIBLE – 1 KINGS 5–8 PHILIPPIANS 1:3–6
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Steve English
What’s your favourite Bible verse and do you know it off by heart? If so, do you often repeat it to yourself? Reciting Scripture we’ve memorised is a great way of expressing how we feel – all our joy, hopes and concerns. It’s also a great reminder of God’s promises and enormous love for us. That’s why in Deuteronomy 18:11, we’re encouraged to place God’s word in our ‘hearts and minds’. So have a go at learning the Bible verse below… Do not worry about anything. But pray and ask God for everything you need. And when you pray, always give thanks. Philippians 4:6 (International Children’s Bible)
Tick this box when you’ve memorised the verse This Bible verse makes me feel…
KA! JAM is the cooles t Bible activity club around. As a mem ber you’ll go on amazing adventures through the Bible learning about Jesus. Each activity sheet is filled with lo ts of great stuff about being a Christia n. You’ll also receive our mini-mag , Chatterbox, which is filled with jo kes, games and much more. And to to p it off, there are loads of awesome pr izes to be won! To join KA! JAM and complete the Bible activity courses online, go to salvationarmy.org.u k/ka-jam-sign-up. Or if you would like to receive the postal vers ion, simply fill in the coup on below. To join KA! JAM just fill in the application form and send it – along with KA! JAM, 101 Newington two first-class stamps Causeway, London SE – to: 1 6BN. Applicants must be between 7 and 17 ye Name: ars old to join. Date of birth: Address:
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20 Januar y Emma Budz – age 10 24 Januar y Kayl a – age 12 10 Billy Durdey – age 27 January Teegan Labbate – age 10 Ellie Warriner – age 10
I have my popcorn ready and i’m excited to see Sing 2 at the cinema. See if you can spot this version of me on ANOTHER PAGE IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.
22 January Finlay Casserley – age 11 25 Januar y age 9 Moyin Fawehinmi – Madison Hill – age 9
28 Januar y Tallulah Finney – age 12
Guess the Group to name A collective noun is a word used gs. thin or ls a group of people, anima
Horde of gerbils
Here are some collective nouns for different kinds of pets…
Kindle of kittens
Glint of goldfish
Bury of rabbits
Chatter of budgies
See if you can unscramble the letters of the anagram for an unusual collective noun for dogs, especially dogs who are nervous or timid…
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Lounge of lizard
WODCAECIR ––––––––– Answer on page 2
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H o h o, h a h a, h e h e!
H e h e, h e h e!
H o h o, h a h a, h e h e!
H e h e, he he!
Which singer is the quickest with a sewing machine? Tailor Swift!
SING 2 WORDSEARCH Find the characters listed below in the grid
Why couldn’t the athlete listen to her music? Because she broke the record!
BUSTER MOON ASH B Q Y N N H O J Q W B D X U A J A F S U I R A D JOHNNY DARIUS N B S Y O N C D A S F Y O A H T H X A Y L U X L MISS CRAWLY SUKI R C H N E B U A F K U W NORMAN ROSITA M A L S Y R T S O I N A A T G A R S M E N W T R NOOSHY ALFONSO N I Z U Y O K O S L E C D S M R N R P N O T R S NANA MR CRYSTAL A O C E Y H S O O N P S MEENA KLAUS R R M I S M E E N A L I M T K L A U S W A R C M PORSHA
What do you call a musical insect? A humbug!
What makes music on your head? A head band!
What do you call a singing cow? A moo-sician! What has forty feet and sings? The school choir!
Why did the pianist keep banging his head against the keys? He was playing by ear!
If you really want to sing with a friend... Just duet! (Just do it!)
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singing adventures of Sing 2, the next exciting chapter of the t of animal performers koala Buster Moon and his all-star cas is released in UK cinemas next week. hit venue, Buster Now that the New Moon Theatre is a on a new show has his eyes on a bigger prize – to put s Redshore at the Crystal Tower Theatre in glamorou porcupine Ash, City, starring mother pig Rosita, rocker Meena and teenage gorilla Johnny, shy elephant are joined by y hilarious dancing piggy, Gunter. The and lion new friends – lynx street dancer Nooshy a new foe – rock legend Clay Calloway – and face . ruthless mogul, wolf Jimmy Crystal the movie Whoever your favourite character from opportunity is, in this week’s competition there’s an singing stars. to win Sing 2 merchandise featuring the et, keychains, Included in the bundle are a sticker she bands, a pencil a Buster head band with koala ears, hair case, a glitter water bottle and a journal! chandise bundle For your opportunity to win a Sing 2 mer your full name, age, answer the question below and email ionarmy.org.uk to address and answer to kidsalive@salvat the winners will reach us by Friday 18 February when Competition’ in the be chosen – remember to put ‘Sing 2 g in the details on subject box. You can also enter by fillin 2 Competition, the coupon below and posting it to: Sing London SE1 6BN. Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway,
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you are awesome Colouring We hope you’ve been enjoying our Marvellous Me series on pages 12 and 13. Here’s a cool design for you to colour and remind yourself how awesome you are! Email your colourings to: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk – make sure you write ‘You Are Awesome Colouring’ in the subject box and give us your full name, age and address. Alternatively you can post your colourings to: Your Space, Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. One last reminder, if you’re sending by post remember to fill in your details below so we know who you are. We send a gift to everyone whose colouring we publish, so don’t miss out!
I praise you because you made me in an amazing and wonderful way. What you have done is wonderful. I know this very well. Psalm 139:14 (International Children’s Bible)
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Look After Yourself We know that God created us the way we are and he loves us no matter what. But it’s still important to look after our bodies so we can stay fit and healthy.
Bible Bubble This week’s Bible Bubble is from 1 Corinthians 3:16–17, which says: ‘You realise, don’t you, that you are the temple of God, and God himself is present in you? No one will get by with vandalising God’s temple, you can be sure of that. God’s temple is sacred — and you, remember, are the temple.’ (The Message).
Looking after ourselves is not just about looking good and feeling good. The Bible tells us to look after our bodies because God created us and loves us very much. We wouldn’t vandalise a church building and in the same way we should respect and look after ourselves because we have God’s Spirit in us.
Exercise Exercise is a great way to make you feel good and keep your body in tip-top shape. You can do it by yourself, at home or with friends. Maybe you could join a football club, attend a dance class or go swimming.
You could even ask a grown-up to help you make an obstacle course at home or in the garden. See what you can jump over, climb on, duck under and run around!
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Healthy Eating One great way to look after yourself is to try to eat foods that are healthy and good for you. This means eating lots of fruit and vegetables and not too many sweets and crisps. Just as cars need the right fuel to keep moving, your body needs the right ‘fuel’ so you can be active and full of energy. Here are a couple of fun recipes for easy healthy meals.
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Turkey Toast 1 Ask a grown-up to scrape out the inside of the avocado, put it into a bowl and roughly mash it with a fork. 2 Squeeze in the lime juice and add a bit of salt and pepper.
3 Toast the bread. Spread on the avocado mix and top with turkey.
Rainbow Fruit Skewers You will need: Wooden skewers Raspberries Strawberries Tangerine segments Peeled mango chunks Pineapple chunks Peeled kiwi chunks Green grapes Red grapes Blueberries Or any other fruit you like!
Put one piece of each of the fruit on to a skewer in the order of the colours of a rainbow, like those listed above. And that’s it! KA - p12-13 - 22 January.indd 2
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Aurora-Rose, age 9, an d Amelia, age 5, coloure d in these lovely nativity sc enes.
Isabel, age 5, se nt us this wonderful worm.
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If you’d like to star in our Reader Profile section we’d love to hear from you! Get a grown-up to send us an email using the address in the pink box below. Then we’ll send you the forms to complete.
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Get In Touch
We love hearing from our readers and their leaders, so please email your news, colourings, reader profiles and anything else you’d like to share with us to: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk. We’d especially like to know whether your church or Sunday school is doing something cool during this difficult time. So get in touch to let us know how you’re staying connected!
Favourite Bible story and why? Noah’s ark, because there’s always hope. Favourite TV programme? Once Upon a Time. What do you want to be when you’re older? I would like to be a photographer. Pets? Dog. Hobbies? Building Lego, designing outfits. Tell us a joke. What happens when a frog’s car breaks down? It gets toad! What special skill or talent do you have? Singing. Tell us something interesting about yourself. I can swim 100 metres.
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I’m feeling seasick, SO I’M keeping my eyes FIXED firmly on the horizon.
What are you doing, Pirate Dick?
Someone told me that would help.
the bad news is I’m meant to be on lookout duty the downside to keeping my eyes fixed on the horizon IS…
The good news is that it works and I’m feeling better.
…I didn’t spot these rocks!
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