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In the United Kingdom we might not have much snow right now, but you can enjoy plenty of skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and more with the 2022 Winter Olympics! They got under way in Beijing, China on 4 February and will run till 20 February. Beijing is the first city in the world to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics and Paralympics! The 2022 Games include seven key sports with lots of different varieties and events in each. These sports are bobsleigh, curling, ice hockey, luge, skating, skiing and biathlon. Great Britain has sent a squad to every Winter Olympics since they started in 1924. This year Team GB has around 50 awesome athletes including three sets of siblings! Look out for Izzy and Zoe Atkin, and Leonie and Makayla Gerken Schofield in the freestyle skiing, as well as Farrell and Niall Treacy in the short track speed skating. One person expected to do well is alpine skier Dave Ryding. He recently made history by winning Great Britain’s first ever gold medal at the Alpine Ski World Cup. This means he was the quickest person to slide down snowy slopes on skis and zigzag in between poles. Dave and his fellow athletes are all going to be trying their best to win gold medals for Team GB at the Winter Olympic Games! You can watch the Winter Olympics 2022 on BBC and BBC iPlayer. The Winter Paralympics will take place in Beijing in March. Be sure to check back here for exciting information closer to the time!
It seems to me that a lot of winter sports are dangerous. Take ski jumping, for example – flying off the end of a huge slope before landing on compacted snow. Crazy! I’m sure competitors would say the risks are worth it – especially if they win a medal. I’ve never strapped on a pair of skis and launched myself into the air, but there have been times when I’ve had to be brave. Making big changes or trying new things can be scary. Standing up for what I think is right sometimes requires bravery. Even letting other people know that I’m a Christian can feel risky. But it’s always been worth it. Do you know what? I’ve never had to face any of those challenges alone – Jesus has always been right beside me. The cool thing is he’s there for you too – you just have to trust him to help you.
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READ THE COMMENT BELOW ABOUT TELLING OTHERS ABOUT JESUS
Good News for Everyone
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o you enjoy watching the news? If I had to guess, I reckon the answer might be, ‘Not really’. Although the news can be helpful for learning about what’s happening around the world, far too often what we hear can be sad and worrying. However, as Christians we have access to some wonderful news – the Good News of Jesus! In this week’s Bible story, Simon has just heard the bad news that John the Baptist has been arrested. But just as he begins to worry, Jesus arrives to personally invite him and Andrew to join him as he shares the message of God’s Kingdom. Jesus calls this message ‘good news’. But why is it good news? Well, while Jesus lived on Earth, he showed people how much God
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truly loved and cared for them. He healed the sick, spent time with people others looked down on and encouraged everyone to follow God’s way for living. Not only that, but Jesus chose to take the punishment for the wrong things that we do by dying on the cross. This selfless action made it possible for everyone to have a new relationship with God. Imagine if more people knew how much Jesus loves them and wants to be their friend. How different might the world be if more people chose to be like him and follow his example of loving others. Just as Jesus called Andrew and Simon to follow him and share the Good News, Jesus calls us to share his message too. Is there someone you know who you would like to share this good news with?
Fill the Gaps Use the words below to fill in the gaps to complete the Bible verses. Clue John 3:16–17 (International Children’s Bible).
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Sharing the Good News What is the Good News?
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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While we were on the boat, it rained for 40 days and 40 nights. There was a large flood that covered the whole Earth.
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I sent out a dove to see if there was any dry land and it returned with an olive leaf in its beak.
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Once we left the ark, God placed a rainbow in the sky as a reminder of his promise not to flood the whole world again.
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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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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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It’s time to get ready for the winter olympics. I have been inspired by the team gb figure skating team. See if you can spot this version of me on ANOTHER PAGE IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.
5 February e 12 Bethany Harley – ag 7 February Dan Kim – age 11
9 Februar y Ella Moye – age 11
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Bloat of hippos
Bubble of divers Bob of seals
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Clue: It’s also a word for something that supports clothing.
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Why did the tomato blush? Because it saw the salad dressing!
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Why did the banana go to the hospital? Ha ha, It wasn’t peeling very well! ha ha,
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Why do people fall asleep in the bathroom? He he, Because he it’s he! also called a restroom!
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What do skiers eat for lunch? Iceberg-ers! (Ice burgers!)
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do snowboarders deliver their messages? By airmail! How do you talk to giants? Use o, big words!
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What does a cyclist ride in winter? An icicle! (An ice-cycle!)
Did you hear the serious story about winter? It’s snow joke!
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Find the Winter Olympic Games-
BIATHLON SNOWBOARD LUGE CURLING BOBSLEIGH SKELETON SKI JUMPING ALPINE SKIING ICE HOCKEY SPEED SKATING GOLD SILVER BRONZE BEIJING Correctly fill in the words that link the al left and right-hand columns to reve a new word in the pink squares. Clue: Clear liquid.
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udding equestrians can discover a world of adventure and excitement with Schleich’s Horse Club range! There’s never a dull moment at the Lakeside Stables. Visit the horses in the paddock, feed them in their stalls, transport them to tournaments in the horsebox and saddle up Hannah and her three best friends – Sarah, Emily and Tori. The fully-movable figures can sit, stand and grip while their hats, hair, bodies and legs are interchangeable. The prize up for grabs is an amazing set – Horse Adventures with Car and Trailer! The set features a beautiful Holsteiner mare and Hannah, who is on the way to her first big horse tournament with her father. It also includes a spacious SUV with opening doors and foldable back seats, a horse trailer with opening gates, and a foldable tent to open up and pitch. Fun accessories are saddle, bridle with reins, sleeping bags, straw bales, hay net, ladder, head collar, helmet, bucket, grooming box, massage brush and curry comb. For your opportunity to win a Horse Adventures with Car and Trailer set, answer the question below and email your full name, age, address and answer to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk to reach us by Friday 4 March when the winners will be chosen – remember to put ‘Schleich Horse Club Competition’ in the subject box. You can also enter by filling in the details on the coupon below and posting it to: Schleich Horse Club Competition, Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. Find out more at schleich-s.com and horseclub.com. Schleich Horse Club is available online and at M&S, Smyths and The Entertainer.
Who is going with hannah to her first big horse tournament? her brother her sister her father Name: Address: ____________ Postcode:
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Budding artists should tune into CBBC and BBC iPlayer from Monday 7 February and check out Britain’s Best Young Artist – a brand new CBBC show, which sees 27 young artists compete to become the best young artist in the UK. In each episode, three contenders will take part in an Inspiration Day, designed to challenge and stretch their artistic muscles, before returning to the art studio to create a showstopping artwork. Wannabe champions need to impress presenter Ricky Wilson and a guest judge who will decide who moves on to the next round. Artists who make the semi-finals will be asked to create a piece of art for a celebrity. The top three artists will make it to the final where they’ll use their creative skills and experience to produce a masterpiece that depicts their home town. The winner will be crowned Britain’s Best Young Artist and have the privilege of seeing their winning artwork displayed at an art gallery in their home town. Presenters Ricky Wilson and Vick Hope
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To get you in the mood for Britain’s Best Young Artist use this space to create some artwork that depicts your home town…
We love receiving art from our readers, so email a photo or a scan of your completed artwork to: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk. Alternatively, you can post your artwork to Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. Go to salvationarmy.org.uk/kidsalive to download a printable PDF of this page
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The World Wide Web can be great! There are so many things you can use the internet for, such as playing games, chatting with friends and finding out new information. You might even have done some of your schoolwork online over the past couple of years.
At Kids Alive! we want to do what we can to help our readers be sensible online. On these pages you’ll find some information about Safer Internet Day, how to stay safe and savvy when using the internet and what to look out for.
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Jesus is the Reason Members of Welling Salvation Army are very proud of the fact that they are able to support local organisa tions. Captain Katy Shubotham supports a local church with their guiding groups and is a Rainbow leader. At Christmas she shared with the girls about the work she does with The Salvation Army. When Rainbows returned in the New Year they pres ented her with a picture of baby Jesus for her to put in her office. The girls remembered that Jesus was the person who kept Katy going so they wanted her to have a reminder in her office.
Cool Colourings
Mary, age 6, and Vinnie, age 4, added their own spin to these Nativity scenes!
g Thanks to Jude, age 2, for sendin in this colourful snowman!
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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!
Well done to Zachary, age 5, for this wonderful worm!
Ca itl i n Age? 7. Favourite colour? Black. Favourite food? Lasagne. Favourite sport? Tennis. Favourite bit of Kids Alive! ? Colouring Corner. Favourite Bible story and why? David and Goliath, because David trusted in God. Favourite TV programme? Swashbucklers. What do you want to be when you’re older? Scientist. Pets? None. Hobbies? Swimming, cross-stitch and running. Tell us a joke. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Boo! Boo who? Don’t cry! What special skill or talent do you have? Skipping. Tell us something interesting about yourself. I have eight cousins. Is there anything else you would like to tell us? I have a brother called Zachary.
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PHEW! I’M GLAD THAT HISTORY LESSON’S OVER.
I HATE BEING BACK AT SCHOOL! I WISH IT WAS STILL THE HOLIDAYS.
AND I’M NOT DOING VERY WELL IN HISTORY AT ALL!
THAT’S PRETTY OBVIOUS, PATCH…
WHY’S THAT, NORMAN?
...THE TEACHER KEEPS ASKING ME ABOUT THINGS THAT HAPPENED BEFORE I WAS BORN!
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