Kids Alive! 5 March

Kids Alive! – formerly The Young Soldier – Issue No 7298

5 MARCH 2022

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The good news is you can start feeling summery early by watching one of the most important events in this year’s sports calendar – the Women’s World Cup! The covers were lifted yesterday (Friday 4 March) for the opening matches of the tournament.

Eight teams have qualified for the one-day international (ODI) competition, including hosts New Zealand, World Cup Champions England, runners-up India, and current world number one Australia.

England face Australia today. It’s their first meeting since England’s crushing defeat by Australia in the Ashes Series in January. Will England recover their confidence, take enough wickets and pile up plenty of runs to get through the rounds and defend their title?

Whatever the outcome, there’ll be plenty of exciting action as world-class cricketers battle it out on the pitch. See how many wickets England’s Katherine Brunt can take – she’s thought to be the greatest female fast bowler in the nation’s history! And keep an eye out for Australia’s captain, Meg Lanning, who’s scored the most centuries in women’s ODI and is the first Australian to hit the 2,000 run-mark in Twenty20 internationals.

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The Women’s World Cup takes place from 4 March to 3 April.

You can watch all the matches on Sky Sports TV.

I have to confess, I’m not really a cricket fan. I’ve been to a few cricket matches in my time and the things I’ve enjoyed most are the snacks and chatting to my friends.

That doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with cricket – I know loads of people who think it’s the greatest sport ever. It’s just not my cup of tea. I’m sure there are people who don’t enjoy watching football as much as I do.

That’s one of the cool things about people – we’re all different!

We look different, we like different things and we even sound different. It would be a boring old world if we were all the same, wouldn’t it? God made each of us unique and I think that’s something to celebrate. This week, make some time to enjoy something you love doing. And remember to thank God for the things that make you you!

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READ THE COMMENT BELOW ABOUT USING YOUR GIFTS AND TALENTS FOR GOOD

Love God, Love Others

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ave you seen the new Disney film Encanto?

I really like it – and the catchy songs! The Madrigal family all have amazing gifts – except for Mirabel, that is.

God has given all of us gifts, talents and resources – not to prove how great we are or make us feel better about ourselves, but to serve others. For some of you, like Mirabel, it might be hard to know what gifts you have. You may not be super strong or be able to control the weather, but you can still use what you have to help others.

Jesus loved to help people. It didn’t matter if they were smelly, dirty, rich or poor – he helped people without showing favouritism. Wouldn’t it be amazing

if we all treated people the way Jesus did? The Bible tells us that when we help someone in need, we are doing it for Jesus.

If you aren’t sure what your gifts are or how you can help people, you might want to think about giving something up for a little while to support those in need.

Every year, people connected with The Salvation Army take part in the Self-Denial Appeal. The idea is that you go without something for a week or even a month – that’s the ‘self-denial’ bit. Then the money you save, or any money you decide to give, supports the work of The Salvation Army around the world.

This week, think about how you can use your gifts to care for creation and other people.

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Serve Without Discrimination

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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 YOUR BIBLE – MATTHEW 25:35–40

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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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I learnt about God at an early age from my mother, Eunice, and grandmother, Lois.

I joined Paul as he travelled around sharing the good news of Jesus.

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Even though I was young compared to other leaders, I was able to share the gospel and help lead new churches.

Paul wrote two letters to me, which can be found in the New Testament.

Can you guess who I am?

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My mentor was Paul the apostle, who treated me like his son.

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Do you think i can make the England team? See if you can spot this version of me on ANOTHER PAGE IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.

9 March Ruby Gray – age 12 Hannah Laver – age 12

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Do you enjoy going to the theatre? Here is a list of people you might find on a stage. See if you can link them with the correct collective noun…

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Answers 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!

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Why did the cricket bowler never sweat?

She was surrounded by fans!

Why shouldn’t you play cricket in the jungle?

There are too many cheetahs!

When should cricket players wear armour?

When they play knight games!

Why are singers good at cricket?

They have a perfect pitch!

What sport do insects love to watch?

Cricket!

H o h o, h a h a, h e h e!

WORLD CCUUP WORDSEARCH Find the Cricket World Cup-related words in the grid

NEW ZEALAND ENGLAND PAKISTAN CREASE WEST INDIES AUSTRALIA STUMPS BANGLADESH INDIA BOUNDARIES CENTURY BOWLERS INNINGS FIELDERS Which cricket player is a superhero?

Batman!

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What does a cricket player have in common with a magician?

They both do hat tricks!

A N D X Z Y N N L A R T S U A E T U M P S C T W E D L E I F S Z Q U A R X Y I E C S F I Z J K A W A M Y D X A L H J B K L N P A I N D I E S I N D A R I E S Q D E R S Q U Z W Z E D A L G N A B What is it called when a T-Rex gets runs in cricket?

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Learn About Nature Competition H

ave you dreamed about building a pebble bird bath or constructing a hotel for insects? Imagine if you could create conker creatures and beach monsters. Well, with the Learn about Nature Activity Book you can learn how to do all of these and so much more!

Discover the wonders of the natural world around you with this brilliant book. You can learn how to build things in the garden or bring the outdoors indoors! There are projects for growing plants in small spaces, including a miniature garden and a tiny terrarium. There are also craft ideas using things you’ve collected, such as a leaf picture frame, a shell wind chime and pine cone animals. You can even construct a treasure trail and a river race game!

Every project has a skill level of 1, 2 or 3, and comes with easy-to-read instructions and step-by-step artwork that will guide you along the way. It’s a perfect book to get you out and about.

For your opportunity to win a Learn about Nature Activity Book answer the question below and email your full name, age, address and answer to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk to reach us by Friday 1 April when the winners will be chosen – remember to put ‘Learn about Nature Competition’ in the subject box. You can also enter by filling in the details on the coupon below and posting it to: Learn about Nature Competition, Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN.

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‘Learn about Nature Activity Book’ is available from rylandpeters.com and amazon.com, priced £12.99

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cricketer Colouring Here’s a picture of a cricketer batting her way to victory at the Cricket World Cup for you to colour. Email your colourings to: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk – make sure you write ‘Cricketer 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!

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Address: Postcode: Go to salvationarmy.org.uk/kidsalive to download a printable PDF of this page

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Women’s History Month Throughout history women have played an important role in society, but they have not always been recognised for their contribution.

Women’s History Month gives us a chance to recognise those women now, but it’s not about getting stuck in the past! We can be inspired by history to make a difference today.

Mary Anning (1799 – 1847) English fossil collector and palaeontologist with her dog, Tray

International Women’s Day In the same way, International Women’s Day is a chance to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness against bias and take action for equality.

Helping-Hand 2022 Have you heard of the Helping-Hand Appeal? It’s an annual fundraising project run by The Salvation Army’s International Development UK and Family Ministries units. Aimed at encouraging people to look beyond their own communities and help others around the world, this year’s focus is Gender Justice.

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What Is Gender?

Gender Justice

Gender refers to the characteristics of women, men, girls and boys that are created by society. How we understand gender changes over time, and though it is related, it’s not based on our biology.

We were all created in God’s image – men and women are equal in the eyes of God. Sadly, women are more affected by poverty, the climate crisis and genderbased violence. That’s why The Salvation Army is working with women around the world to ensure they have equal access to rights and opportunities, and the freedom to flourish. We support projects in places such as Argentina and Bangladesh and we’ll learn more about these projects over the next few weeks.

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The Women’s Cricket World Cup takes place this month. Women have been playing cricket since the 18th century and in 1887 the first women’s cricket team was formed. In 1973, the first Women’s Cricket World Cup took place – two years ahead of men’s cricket.

Those early female cricketers were pioneers. At a time when women were expected to be gentle and to stay indoors (and certainly not be running around with bats!), they stepped outside and boldly showed that women can play sports too.

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Cricketers at the first Women’s Cricket World Cup in 1973

I Can Do That!

There are many examples throughout history of women being told they can’t do something because they are women, and many examples of women who, in return, have shown that they can. Have you ever been told you can’t do something because of your gender? It’s not just women who are told they can’t do things because of who they are. Some people say that certain toys, emotions, hobbies or jobs are for either boys/men or girls/women, not both. But this is not only limiting and unfair, it is untrue! We can see throughout history, and to the present day, that girls, boys, women and men can be whoever they want to be – from astronauts to zookeepers and everything in between!

What Now? There are countless women who have made a difference to our world in their own ways. But they have at least one thing in common – bravery! In a world which told them they couldn’t do something because of their gender – they did it anyway! They created, pioneered and challenged.

Not all of us will be written about in books or magazines in years to come (though maybe you will be!) but we can all make a difference. We can all help to make the world a better, more equal place.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll share ideas about how you can take a stand for gender justice, and support The Salvation Army’s Helping-Hand Appeal. If you want to know more in the meantime, visit salvationarmy.org.uk/helpinghand2022.

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S E E YO U R S E L F IN

KI DS ALIVE !

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Age? 9.

Favourite colour? Blue.

Favourite food? Chicken and chips.

Favourite sport? Basketball.

Favourite bit of Kids Alive! ?

Puzzles.

Favourite Bible story and why?

Noah’s Ark, because he saves the animals and species from the impending flood.

Favourite TV programme?

Horrid Henry .

What do you want to be when you’re older? An engineer like my dad.

Pets? Three cats – Peppa, Tigger and Chase.

Hobbies? Playing video games and going on my hoverboard.

Tell us a joke. Where do you find a cow with no legs? Right where you left it!

What special skill or talent do you have? I can fold over the tops of my ears and tuck them inside my earlobe bit.

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Tell us something interesting about yourself. I’m special because I have ADHD and Tourette’s but they don’t stop me – I have superpowers.

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Would you like to feature in our Reader Profile section on this page like Kai? If you would, ask your parents, carers or Sunday school leaders to email the address in the blue box below and we’ll send a questionnaire for you to complete (as well as sending a photographic permission form for your parents or carers).

G et I n To u c h !

The Kids Alive! team loves to hear from our readers. And guess what – other readers love reading your news! So why not get in touch?

You can email or post your own colourings, drawings and letters.

Or you could ask your Sunday school, church or corps leaders to email us or write to us with any news about the fun stuff you’ve been doing at your church or corps.

Email: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk Post: Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN

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Isla’s Commitment

Isla Shaw’s grandma, Carolyn, wrote to us to tell us how proud she is of her granddaughter. At school Isla made a Christingle, which is an orange, wrapped in red ribbon, topped with dried fruits or sweets and a candle. It represents Jesus bringing light to all of creation by dying for all of us. Instead of going to the Christingle service at the local church, she took it to her Salvation Army church in Newbury. Isla was very proud to take the Christingle and explain to everyone that she loves Jesus and Jesus is the light of the world. Isla also signed a commitment card to show that she wants to keep being like Jesus and being kind to everyone.

Remember, you’re never too young to tell everybody about Jesus and how much he loves us! Well done, Isla!

Cool Colourings

Rayan, age 10 (left), and Joanie, age 9, (above) sent us these fab football colourings.

Can you work out which teams’ kits they’re wearing?

New Junior Soldiers A junior soldier is a young member of The Salvation Army

Christine, Eilidh, Emma, Edinburgh Gorgie; Zachary, Guernsey; Caleb, Phoebe, Reuben, Shoeburyness.

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I’VE GOT AN EARLY START TOMORROW, PIRATE DICK.

I WANT YOU TO WAKE ME AT THE CRACK OF DAWN.

I THINK I’LL STAY OUT ON DECK ALL NIGHT, JUST SO I DON’T MISS IT.

AYE, AYE, CAP’N PETE!

GOODNIGHT, PIRATE DICK.

HAVE YOU WOKEN CAP’N PETE YET? IT’S NEARLY MIDDAY.

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NOT YET, PATCH. I’VE BEEN LISTENING REALLY HARD, BUT I STILL HAVEN’T HEARD…

…THE CRACK OF DAWN!

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