Nativity In A New Way

The children at Maidstone Salvation Army were a bit bored of doing the same thing every Christmas. They decided it would be great if they could go back in time to speak to the people who were there.

So during the carol service they met the angels in training as the tots group sang ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’ while Angel Gabriel looked on before rehearsing her angel choir (the senior choir). Gabriel reminded those present that the angels gave Jesus the gift of worship, which was a reminder that we can worship him too.

There was also: a shepherd who spoke about how he and the other shepherds were terri ed when they saw the angel; a wise man who talked about God speaking to him in a way he understood clearly; and an innkeeper who told of the importance of people keeping their hearts open for Jesus.

It was a great service that helped the young people understand the Nativity story in a new way.

This super Street Dancer Colouring was sent in by Isabella, age 8. She’s done a fab job of keeping the colours in the lines, especially on the dancer’s cool trainers.

Al e, age 5, sent us this pukka Pinocchio Colouring. It’s a great use of colours, especially the nice, blue sky.

Eleanor

This Cool Colouring was sent by Tessie, age 12. She completed it to celebrate International Day of Friendship. The world looks so full of happiness and fun!

G e t I n T o u c h !

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Age? 8.

Favourite colour? Gold.

Favourite food? Nuts. Favourite sport? Karate.

Favourite bit of Kids Alive! The competitions and puzzles. Favourite Bible story and why? Noah’s ark, because I love animals.

Favourite TV programme? The Masked Singer.

What do you want to be when you’re older? A vet. Pets? Four cats – Betty, Wilson, Bella and Rosie. I love them. Hobbies? Brownies, swimming, karate and craft club.

Tell us a joke. What did the cat say when it hurt its paw? ‘Me-OW!’

What special skill or talent do you have? Singing.

Tell us something interesting about yourself. I have my yellow belt at karate.

Is there anything else you would like to tell us? I love going to the theatre to see shows, especially musicals.