Kids Alive! – formerly The Young Soldier – Issue No 7320
6 august 2022
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WHO AM I?: Josiah. FOUR BY TEN 1 This. 2 Ahab. 3 Sent. 4 Baal. 5 Know or Stop. 6 Rain. 7 Done. 8 King. 9 Stop or Know. 10 Made. New words: The Lord God.
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EGG TIMER CHALLENGE 1 Teacher. 2 Heater. 3 Heart. 4 Tear. 5 Ear. 6 Earl. 7 Pearl. 8 Replay. 9 Parsley.
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The UDO World Street Dancing Championships take place from 11 to 14 August. Find out more at udostreetdance.com To get a taster you can watch previous dance competition videos on UDO’s website
It’s time to put on your dancing shoes. No, that’s not right. Put on your dancing trainers … and baggy jeans, hoodies and T-shirts – because the Unite d Dance Organisation World Street Dancing Champio nships begin on Thursday (11 August) in Blackpoo l! This exciting four-day event is one of the top street dance competitions in the world. Thousand s of young dancers from across the globe will showcase their popping, locking, waacking, krumping and breaking in front of family and friends. They will be judg ed by well-known street dance and hip-hop celebritie s. Don’t miss the opportunity to watch dancers battle it out with awesome flips, spins, synchronised choreography and cyphers (freestyling in the centre of a circl e). There are also loads of workshops and masterclasse s led by professional dancers on offer. If you can’t get to Blackpool for the event, you can watch the finals live on YouTube on Sunday (14 August). The United Kingdom has produced many stree t dancers with swag over the years – including history-m aking, double hip-hop world champions, Plague. With out a doubt, some super-talented crews will be discover ed this week!
My daughters love dancing and they love getting me to join quite ready for the World Street Dancing Championships.
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READ THE COMMENT BELOW ABOUT BEING CAREFUL NOT TO IDOLISE OTHERS
Are You a Fan of Jesus?
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don’t know what your bedroom is like, but when I was a kid my bedroom walls were covered in posters of my favourite footballers (Tommy Tynan and Kenny Dalglish) and my favourite football teams (Plymouth Argyle and Liverpool). I was a huge fan of Tommy Tynan and Kenny Dalglish. When I played football I’d pretend to be them and copy their goalscoring celebrations. Everybody knew I loved them, because I would talk about them and their teams all the time. I also had replica Argyle and Liverpool kits that I wore as often as I could. I didn’t realise it at the time, but I probably spent a bit too much time trying to be like Tommy and
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Kenny. In fact, it wouldn’t be exaggerating to say they were my idols. Looking back, it might have been better to pay more attention to being me. To be truthful, I should have spent more time trying to be the person that Jesus wanted me to be. It’s not necessarily bad to look up to other people as role models. But we should be careful not to become so fascinated by them that they get in the way of our friendship with Jesus. As Christians we’re supposed to do our best to be like Jesus and live the way he showed us. Are you a fan of Jesus? Do people know you’re a Christian? How do people know you’re a follower of Jesus?
Four By Ten King Ahab worshipped Baal. Write the listed four-letter words from this week’s cartoon Bible story in the correct places in the grid. The letters in the shaded column will reveal who Ahab should have worshipped. We’ve given you the vowels to help you.
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What is an Idol?
Kids Alive! follows the Salvation Army Youth and Children’s Ministries Unit’s Explore It! resource – go to salvationist.org.uk/resources/discipleship/explore-it
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CHECK OUT YOUR BIBLE – 1 KINGS 16:29-33; 1 KINGS 17:1
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I became the king of Judah when I was eight years old.
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My father and grandfather had broken God’s laws and encouraged people to worship idols.
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When it was read to me, I was so upset that we had broken God’s laws that I tore my robes.
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I told Hilkiah the High Priest to get a team of workers together to repair the temple of the Lord. As they were working, Hilkiah found the Book of the Law.
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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!
Clue 5 I gathered all the
people in Judah together and we promised to follow God’s laws once again. I also got rid of all the places used for worshipping idols.
Can you guess who I am? ANSWER ON PAGE 2
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I have been practising my dance moves to boogie along to the UDO World Street Dancing Championships! See if you can spot this version of me on ANOTHER PAGE IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.
9 August Abigail Mo – age 8
10 August Chloe-Louise Skay man – age 13 Georgie Batten – 12 August age 11 Scarlett Willock – age 6 Zander Tumwijuky – age 9
Guess the Group to name A collective noun is a word used gs. thin or ls a group of people, anima
Poverty of pipers
Display of fireworks
Fleet of jets
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes place this month. Here are some cool collective nouns for things or people that are featuring in the event…
Arsenal of guns
Roll of drummers
Boast of soldiers
Clan of Scots
Unscramble this anagram AVCELACAD to find the collective noun for a group of soldiers parading on horseback.
Answer on page 2
Clue: It starts with the letter C.
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What is an eg g’s least favourite dance? Break dancing !
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The answers to the clues in this puzzle are anagrams of the answer immediately above or below, plus or minus one letter. The first one is filled in to give you a start.
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Why do skeletons hate going to dances? They have nobody to go with!
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Why does the mushroom love to dance? He’s a fungi to hang out with!
How can you make the heart dance? ! Just give it a beat
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1 Circuit of track. 3 Wriggly garden creature. 6 Fabric made from flax. 7 Item of neckwear. 8 Notion. 10 Defensive ditch around castle. 12 Paddle for a rowing boat. 13 Massive marine mammal. 15 Large boat. 16 Word of agreement.
down: 1 Sweet on a stick. 2 Writing tool. 3 Bird’s limb. 4 Mathematical proportion. 5 Bird’s plumage is made of these. 9 Our planet. 11 Exchange. 14 Some or no matter which.
DA N C E S ST TYLE WORDSEARCH Find the different dance styles in the grid
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ambulance Have you ever dreamed of being a vet or an combine both paramedic when you grow up? Well, you can prize. of those things with this week’s competition y to treat your The Doctor Slime Ambulance is on call read treat them there poorly pet. Rush them to the vet surgery or a fun ambulance, in the ambulance. Each playset comes with tool, examination slime syringe, anti-bacterial slime, decoder ing pet. bed, medical card and a cute colour-chang and watch them Treat your pets with the anti-bacterial slime the healing rse Reve change colour as they become better. ulance again. with warm water and pick them up in the amb the set also The anti-bacterial super-slime that comes with e! -som sanitises your hands as you play. Paw ulance Playset, For your opportunity to win a Doctor Slime Amb e, age, nam full answer the question below and email your my.org.uk. address and answer to kidsalive@salvationar Playset ce ulan Amb Remember to put ‘Doctor Slime s need y Competition’ in the subject box. Your entr winners to reach us by Friday 2 September when the the in g fillin by r ente will be chosen. You can also to: it ing details on the coupon below and post Doctor Slime Ambulance Playset Competition, SE1 6BN. Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London
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Street dancer colouring The UDO World Street Dancing Championships have arrived! Here’s a groovy street dancer for you to colour to get you in the hip-hop mood! Email your colourings to: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk – make sure you write ‘Street Dancer 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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Fun in the Sun
When the weather’s nice it’s great fun to head to the coast. There’s nothing better than a beach day. Swimming or surfing in the water, building sandcastles or enjoying delicious ice cream – what’s not to love? While you’re having fun it’s important to stay safe, so here are some top tips for a safe summer.
Know Your Flags Make sure your parents or carers choose a beach with lifeguards on duty. Then there will be experts to help you if you need it. Lifeguards use different flags to show you where it’s safe to swim. Here’s what those flags mean.
Red and yellow flags show areas for swimmers and bodyboarders.
Red flags mean danger! Never go in the water when there are red flags flying.
Black and white chequered flags mark
the area that’s for surfboards, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and other non-powered craft. Never swim or bodyboard here.
Know the Risks There are risks with swimming in the sea. So it’s a good idea to read up on them before you go into the water. Always remember never to go swimming alone!
Cold water shock can affect your breathing and movement and is a risk even
in summer. Always check conditions of the water before going in. Use a wetsuit of appropriate thickness and wear a flotation device if needed. Float to Live is the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) advice for if you get in trouble in the water. If you’re struggling take a minute to let the initial effects of cold water pass. Don’t try to swim straight away, instead relax and float on your back to catch your breath. Use your arms and legs to stay afloat if needed. Try to get hold of something that will help you float. Keep calm, call for help or swim to safety if you’re able.
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Rip currents are strong currents running out to sea. They can quickly drag people away from the shallow water and out into deeper water. They’re difficult to spot, but channels of churning, choppy water on the sea’s surface act as a warning. The best way to avoid rip currents is choosing a lifeguarded beach and swimming between the red and yellow flags. If you do find yourself caught in a rip, don’t try to swim against it or you’ll get exhausted. If you can stand, wade through the water, rather than swimming. Swim parallel to the shore until you’re free of the rip and then head for shore. Always raise your hand and shout for help.
Tide times and heights change every day so it’s easy to
get caught out. Always check the tide timetables before you head out. Search for tide times online, using the Met Office website (metoffice.gov.uk) or on local news websites.
Remember that the tide can come in surprisingly quickly, so if you’ve walked round to another cove at low tide the water can block your way back.
Waves are one of the most exciting and impressive things at the beach. However, it’s important to know that waves can be dangerous. If the water is rough, don’t go in. Enjoy watching them from a distance … preferably with an ice cream in your hand!
More Info Check out rnli.org for more information about water safety and to search for lifeguarded beaches. There are also educational resources for schools or youth groups.
Visit swimsafe.org.uk to read about the RNLI and Swim England’s free safe swimming sessions.
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G et I n To u c h !
Ha r ley Age? 6. Favourite colour? Blue. Favourite food? Pizza.
The Kids Alive! team loves to hear from its 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
Favourite sport? Football. Favourite bit of Kids Alive! ? Giggle in the Middle. Favourite Bible story and why? Zacchaeus, because he made bad choices, but after Jesus came to his house he made good choices. Favourite TV programme? Saturday Mash-Up! What do you want to be when you’re older? Footballer. Pets? None. Hobbies? Football, tennis, dance. Tell us a joke. Why did the football pitch turn into a triangle? Because someone took a corner! What special skill or talent do you have? I play in lots of football positions. I am good at writing stories. Tell us something interesting about yourself. I like Chelsea Football Club. I go to after-school clubs every day except for Thursday. I go to Beavers, football, dance and swimming every week.
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Phoebe, age 7, sent this bear-y good Teddy Bears’ Picnic Colouring. We’d love to tuck into that delicious-looking picnic!
Is there anything else you would like to tell us? I am learning to play the cornet at The Salvation Army. On Sundays I really like going on the platform to help.
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Party Time at Maidstone Maidstone’s young people’s celebration was a proper party. There were games, such as pass the parcel and pin the tail on a donkey, as well as a quiz, party poppers and blowers. On Sunday, the kids enjoyed taking part in the meeting. They welcomed everyone, gave the announcements and introduced band pieces and chosen songs (including demonstrating the actions). Others read or illustrated Bible stories with pictures and puppets, put together the quiz, played in the family brass band and worship group, and helped with the games. It wasn’t just fun and games, though, as everything they did was linked to Jesus and God. Then to help the children continue in their relationships with Jesus, each child received a Christian book or CD. The fun continued after the meeting with a picnic lunch and games in the park. A chance to relax in God’s fresh air!
Cool Colourings Adrian, age 8, coloured in this cool Cricketer Colouring to celebrate the Women’s Cricket World Cup earlier this year.
Aurora, age 9, sent this Teddy Bears’ Picnic Colouring to celebrate National Teddy Bear Day. We think it looks paw-some!
New Junior Soldiers A junior soldier is a young member of The Salvation Army
Charlie, Olivia, Boscombe; Arthur, Enfield; Mia, Oliver, Southend Citadel.
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DO YOU THINK I’VE SHRUNK, PATCH?
WHAT AN ODD QUESTION, ERIC.
WHY DO YOU ASK?
BECAUSE I TOLD MY MATE THAT I’D BEEN AWAY AND HE ASKED…
…HOW LONG WAS I ON HOLIDAY?
I SAID THAT I WAS THE SAME LENGTH ON HOLIDAY AS I AM NOW!
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