Kids Alive! – formerly The Young Soldier – Issue No 7311
4 June 2022
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he time to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has finally arrived, but what’s all the fuss about? Well, jubilee is just a fancy word for a right royal celebration and platinum is a name for a 70th anniversary. So this weekend we’re celebrating 70 years since Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II. And she’s the first British monarch ever to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee! There’s plenty going on to mark this historic milestone, which is an amazing achievement for the Queen who celebrated her 96th birthday in April. For a start, most of us get a couple of extra days off! Families and friends will join with neighbours to celebrate at street parties and other gatherings. On Thursday (2 June) more than 1,400 soldiers and around 240 horses took part in the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony, which marks the Queen’s official birthday. And a chain of 1,500 beacons were lit across the UK, plus beacons in the 54 Commonwealth countries’ capital cities. On Saturday (4 June) there’s a Platinum Party at the Palace featuring a host of famous musicians and other stars. And finally, on Sunday (5 June) the Platinum Jubilee Pageant will tell the story of the Queen’s reign and the United Kingdom’s transformation during that time.
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For more info about national Platinum Jubilee events or celebrations near you, check out platinumjubilee.gov.uk The BBC will televise a number of Platinum Jubilee celebrations and you can catch up on anything you’ve missed on BBC iPlayer
I can’t believe this, but not only am I old enough to remember the Queen’s Diamond and Golden Jubilees, I also remember the Queen’s Silver Jubilee in 1977. School gave me a Silver Jubilee T-shirt and a mug with a picture of the Queen on it. We held a street party with a big buffet, games, competitions and a bouncy castle! I wish I could tell you that I had a wonderful time, but I had an ear infection and spent most of the day in bed. That’s a reminder that life is full of its ups and downs. While some celebrate, others can’t or don’t want to. Even the Queen’s long reign hasn’t always been happy and glorious. Thankfully, Jesus is always there for us whatever life brings. He doesn’t promise to make life problem free, but he will always help us to make the very best of life.
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READ THE COMMENT BELOW ABOUT BEING FAIR IN YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE
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he other day, a friend told me their son was upset about lots of the stuff that’s going on in the world. At school they’ve been talking about big world issues – climate change, poverty, racism, war, modern slavery – and he gets worried. That got me worried, because we often discuss these things in Kids Alive! and I really don’t want our readers to worry. Then I looked at this week’s KA! JAM topic and thought, ‘Justice! Great! More big stuff to worry my friend’s son!’ Just because we’re thinking about justice doesn’t mean you have to worry about the big stuff. You see, justice is a kind of fancy word for fairness. And there are loads of ways you can be fair without
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trying to solve big world issues. You can be fair – or just – by: including as many children as possible when you’re playing; sharing with your siblings; speaking up when someone’s getting picked on; making sure you stick to the rules; helping friends who are stuck with schoolwork or have problems they can’t figure out. The cartoon Bible story opposite reminds us that Jesus knows there’s injustice in the world and has a plan to make things fair again. So, if you’re worried about the big stuff, speak to him about it. And if you feel the need to do something practical to sort out big world issues, chat to a grown-up you trust to see if there are some simple things you can do to help.
Fair Prayer Use this space to write a list of unfair situations you would like Jesus to help with. You could write a prayer about things that are worrying you. Or you could draw a picture that shows what fairness is.
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Jesus and Justice
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CHECK OUT YOUR BIBLE – LUKE 4:16–21; MATTHEW 25:31–45
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How well do you know your Bible heroes? Can you name the boy who took on a giant or the girl who watched over her little brother as he sailed down the stream in a basket? The Bible is filled with amazing stories of ordinary people who, with God’s help, did extraordinary things. So read the clues below and guess who this week’s Bible hero is!
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My husband, Zechariah, served as a priest.
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For a very long time we were unable to have any children.
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The angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah and said we would have a son called John.
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When my cousin Mary found out she was going to have a baby, she came to visit me.
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I heard her voice, my baby leaped inside me, and I felt the presence of the Holy Spirit.
Can you guess who I am? ANSWER ON PAGE 2
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Do you think i look the part for the jUBILEE CELEBRATIONS? See if you can spot this version of me on ANOTHER PAGE IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.
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We’re celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, so here are some collective nouns of things and people connected to Her Majesty…
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Fill in the missing letters in C _ N _ O _ T to find the collective noun for corgis, the Queen’s paw-some pets. Clue: The word also means husband or wife of a ruling monarch.
Answer on page 2
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Which famous Queen loved to play card games? Queen of Hearts!
Where does the Queen keep her armies? Up her sleevies!
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Why does the Queen avoid going to coffee shops? They don’t serve royal-tea! Why did the Queen go to the dentist? To get crowns on her teeth!
Crossword Clues by Neil Locker
across: 1 Not in. 3 Not willing to work. 6 What Cinderella’s slipper was made of. 7 Constricting snake. 8 Require. 10 One of the Gospels along with Matthew, Luke and John. 12 Secret agent. 13 Keyboard instrument. 15 Amaze or knock unconscious. 16 Fasten with a knot.
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Knock, knock! Who’s there? Queen! H e h e, ! who? h e h eQueen Queen your room. It’s filthy!
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What do you call the Queen when she’s up a ladder? Your Highness!
What does the Queen do when she burps? She issues a royal pardon!
DID YOU KNOW... nts? The Queen has some hidden tale She trained as a mechanic, drove a military truck and served in the vice Women's Auxiliary Territorial Ser during the Second World War.
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H C R A E S D R O W E E L I B U J JU PLATINUM C N Q T N A E G A P H R O E L I Z A B E T H O E S E L U J O I N P Y R G D U P E E H A T A T S A R Q K A B C H L R N E I A C D B L R F C A E S R U V X S O A A K D V G R G F H N M N C T E E J A O N E I P O Q E I S A C x R L S T M U W C O R Z S Y G N I T N U B J N Y Y T r a P T E E R T S S
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ROYAL FAMILY PAGEANT QUEEN ELIZABETH PARADE MONARCH SEVENTY THRONE CARRIAGE GUARDS PALACE BUNTING STREET PARTY CELEBRATIONS
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THE QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE Colouring We hope you’re enjoying the long weekend celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Just in case you find a quiet moment or you need some time out from the festivities, here’s a picture of Her Majesty for you to colour. Email your colourings to: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk – make sure you write ‘The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 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!
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
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National Best Friend Day!
Pals, companions, chums and amigos – our friends come in all varieties. Whether it’s people you’ve known for years or brand-new buddies, it’s always good to share how much you appreciate them. This week you have the perfect opportunity to do that, cos 8 June is National Best Friend Day!
Fantastic Friendships! Friendships can bring joy to our lives in lots of ways. But did you know they can even be good for our health and well-being?
Having good friendships can improve your physical health, and friends can encourage you to make good choices. For example, you might have a friend who likes to ride their bike or go swimming, which helps you to get involved too. Friends can push you to work hard and be the best you can be. Having a good friend can even help you get better quicker when you’re poorly and reduce the possibility of getting nasty illnesses.
Friends are also great to help you when you’re having a hard time and cheer you up when you’re feeling glum. Spending time with good friends can help you feel less stressed and sad, and friends can boost your self-esteem, helping you to feel more confident!
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Do You Need a Bestie? Quite simply, no. Some people love to have one absolute best friend who they tell everything, while others prefer a group of people to be their friends. You might have different friends for different places – some friends at school and others at church, youth groups or clubs. You might have a sibling or a cousin who is your best friend. Perhaps you enjoy long-distance friendships with people all over the country or even all over the world! Some people enjoy spending time by themselves while others prefer getting out to play with friends and meeting new people.
It doesn’t matter what your friendships are like and who you’re friends with as long as you’re happy and enjoy spending time with them. However you like to interact with your friends, take some time this week to show them some love!
Making New Friends No matter how many pals you have, there’s always room for more! The wonderful thing about people is that we’re all different. Introverts (people who can be shy) might not like to make new friends but extroverts enjoy chatting and meeting people. If you see someone at school or at your clubs who doesn’t have a friend to play with, introduce yourself and make them feel welcome. Who knows? You might make a new bestie! It’s interesting to have friends who are different from you. You and your friends might have different hair or skin, your accents might be different or your family traditions, customs and celebrations might be different. It’s good to appreciate each other’s uniqueness and learn from each other.
Ultimate Bestie Remember, if you ever feel like you have no one to turn to, Jesus is your real best friend for life. He will always be there for you and love you no matter what. If you don’t know what it’s like to be a friend of Jesus, talk to a parent or someone at your church or youth group who can help you take those first steps to having the best friend ever!
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Thanks to Isaac, ag e 8, who has joined the dots and added some colour to reveal a ba sketball player shooting a ho op.
lots of bright colours Eve, age 10, has used ing. That’s a cool in her Fairtrade colour the T-shirt! design she’s given to
Lily, age 8, sent us this wo nderful colouring of Little Red Rid ing Hood spreading the love by giving a wolf a big hug!
This lovely, vibrant red pand a by Maisie, age 7, really stands out against the brigh t green background.
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Favourite colour? Blue. Favourite food? Fish. Favourite sport? Dodgeball. Favourite bit of Kids Alive! ? Colourings. Favourite Bible story and why? The story of creation because it shows how powerful God is. He is amazing! Favourite TV programme? SpongeBob SquarePants. What do you want to be when you’re older? Zookeeper. Pets? Two cats – Shyla and Wolfy – and one fish. Hobbies? Swimming and bike rides. Tell us a joke. What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear! What special skill or talent do you have? Gymnastics. Tell us something interesting about yourself. I love to keep fit and play with all my friends. Is there anything else you would like to tell us? I am in stage 4 with swimming lessons.
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I’ve even bought the Queen a special present.
Hi, Patch! we’re celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Why have you bought Her Majesty an umbrella, Eric?
What a wonderful idea.
No, silly, not lotS of rain…
Because I heard she’s had a lot of rain over the past 70 years.
…Our Queen has had a long reign!
Congratulations, your majesty!
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