Kids Alive! 7 May 2022

Kids Alive! – formerly The Young Soldier – Issue No 7307

7 May 2022

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GIGGLE IN THE MIDDLE CROSSWORD ACROSS: 3 Bee. 5 France. 6 Cap. 7 Horse.

8 Match. 11 Rat. 12 Insect. 13 Aim. GUESS THE GROUP: A3. B5. C4. D1. E2.

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WHO AM I?: Paul.

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EDITOR Justin Reeves DEPUTY EDITOR Cara Mott GRAPHIC DESIGNER Philippa Martin EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Alicia Begley EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Melita Day-Lewis KA! JAM CO-ORDINATOR Ibukun Baku PROOFREADER Chris Horne Kids Alive! office: 020 7367 4910 Email: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk 101 Newington Causeway. London SE1 6BN. Switchboard: 0845 634 0101 Published by The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory (cost in the Republic of Ireland: 65c).

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Space blows my mind! For a start, there are more stars in the universe than there are grains of sand on all the beaches in all the world! By the way, did you know that the light from those stars is millions, maybe even billions, of years old? And space is getting bigger all the time!

Something else that blows my mind is that God, who created all those stars, also created me. Not only did God create me, but he loves me and wants the best for me. And God’s love doesn’t end with me, he loves you too.

Just as the light from the stars we see started its journey before you were even born, so did God’s love for you. Way before your life began, God had imagined you, loved you, cared for you and come up with the very best plans for you. Now that’s mind blowing!

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READ THE COMMENT BELOW ABOUT SEEING GOD’S CREATION IN EVERYDAY THINGS

Creation’s All Around You!

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f you want to see God’s creation, where do you go? Maybe you head into the countryside, climb a hill, walk by a stream, visit the seaside, walk in the woods… Have you ever thought about staying right where you are and looking around you?

I once heard someone talk about their walk to work and how all they saw were buildings and roads. They said, ‘It’s hard to see God’s creation when you’re surrounded by concrete.’ I felt sad for them because I walked the same route to the office and I viewed things differently. I saw people going to work, families on the school run, trees, grass, parks and playgrounds, sky filled with brightness on sunny days and clouds on rainy days. All those things

says Justin Reeves

are part of God’s creation and they’re good!

When we encourage our readers to think about God’s creation, we often talk about the wonders of nature. But I’m aware that not all our readers live near fields, mountains, valleys, rivers, streams, the sea and open skies. And they’re not easy for some of you to get to either.

God’s creation is all around you – you can see it in the people you live with and go to school with.

When you feel the sun on your face, the wind in your hair or the pitter patter of rain – that’s creation.

When you look up at the sky and let your mind wander (or should that be wonder?) that’s creation and it’s good!

Wonder-Fill Space

Look around you for examples of God’s creation and fill this space with words or pictures that describe what you see.

You could also use this space to write or draw a prayer thanking God for his wonderful gift of creation.

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Care for Creation

It’s Very Good

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 CHECK OUT YOUR BIBLE – – YOUR BIBLE GENESIS 1:3 and 1 KINGS 5–8 PSALM 19:1–3

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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 1

I used to be called Saul, and I arrested Christians and put them in prison.

Clue 2 Jesus spoke

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Clue 5 I wrote 13 books

to me after I’d seen a bright light. Following this meeting I became a follower of Jesus.

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One night, Silas and I were in prison singing songs of praise to God when there was an earthquake and the prison gates opened.

I travelled all over the Roman Empire sharing the good news of Jesus. Many people believed but there were also many who objected.

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in the New Testament encouraging the believers in their faith in Jesus.

Can you guess who I am?

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and if so, which one?

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Pick Out Patch ALL THIS TALK ABOUT SPACE HAS GOT ME IN THE MOOD FOR A BIT OF SPACE EXPLORATION. See if you can spot this version of me on ANOTHER PAGE IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.

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Guess the Group to name A collective noun is a word used gs. thin or ls a group of people, anima

There are lots of collective nouns for a group of birds – such as flock, fleet, parcel or pod! But there are also different words for groups of birds doing different things. Check them out in the red boxes below…

A Colony

1 Birds in an aviary

B Dissimulation

2 Migrating birds

C Drift

3 Roosting birds

D Volery

4 Birds in flight

E Rush

5 Small birds

Connect each collective noun (red boxes) to correct group (blue boxes). Answers on page 2

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Why was Mickey Mouse wandering around outer space?

He was looking for Pluto!

Ho ho, ha ha, he he!

He he, he he!

How did the solar system hold up its trousers?

With an asteroid belt!

SAME AGAIN

Crossword Clues

Insert the 10 letters given below into the grid so that the same four words read both across and down

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European country whose capital ish aParis.

3 5 6 Item of headgear. 7 Animal with hooves.

8 Football game, for example. 11 Rodent.

12 Six-legged creature such as an earwig.

13 Point at a target.

Crossword down: Clues

1 Harvest. 2 Old measurement equal to one twelfth of a foot. 3 Animal such as Winniethe-Pooh or Paddington. 4 Person with H e h e, h e h e! specialist knowledge. 6 Used to take photos (not a smartphone). 9 Light haircut.

10 Noise made by snake. 11 Boulder.

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Why did the rock on the moon taste better than the rock on Earth?

Because it was a little meteor (meatier)!

Ho ho, ha ha, he he!

He he, he he!

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ASTRONOMY WORDSEARCH

Q S O X E T J S S K R C A O T L S C O N E U P S

Find the astronomy-related words listed in the

NIGHT SKY TELESCOPE OUTER SPACE PLANETS STARS GALAXIES SUN MOON CYCLE COMETS sun clocks UNIVERSE SOLAR SYSTEM MOONS

DOT-TO-DOT

What do planets sing?

Nep-tunes!

Starting at number one, join the dots to reveal the shape of the star constellation for Leo

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What do planets like to read?

Comet books!

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Ha h a, h a h a, ha ha!

Why didn’t ry go to university?

Because it already had too many degrees!

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What holds the moon up all the time?

Moon beams!

What do planets usually do when they’re bored?

H e h e, e!

They stare space! h e hinto

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

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EUGY Bundle Competition

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et creative with the eco-friendly collectable craze – EUGY! This week you have the opportunity to win a bundle of three EUGY packs.

If you love animals, you’ll definitely be able to find a favourite with all sorts of wildlife available. From animals on land and in the sea and sky to dinosaurs and fantasy creatures, there are 47 models to collect and make.

Follow a simple number sequence to piece together the recycled card pieces then display your finished models. There are also step-by-step videos online to help. You can continue to grow your very own EUGY collection as new models are introduced every few months.

The easy-to-build models include non-toxic glue as well as recycled card, so they’re brilliant products for families who want to make more sustainable choices. They’re even 100 per cent recyclable!

EUGYs spread the love for our planet and are the sustainable, fun, safe and educational crafts with a bit of cuteness!

For your opportunity to win a EUGY bundle answer the question below and email your full name, age, address and answer to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk to reach us by Friday 3 June when the winners will be chosen – remember to put ‘EUGY Bundle Competition’ in the subject box. You can also enter by filling in the details on the coupon below and posting it to: EUGY Bundle Competition, Kids Alive!

101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. Winners will receive three EUGY packs each, subject to availability.

Available from Hobbycraft for £8.

WIN!

How many of the EUGY models can you collect and make?

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Name: Address: ____________ Postcode:

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o you have an interesting hobby that you’re extremely passionate about? Have you ever wanted to be on TV? If so, there’s a cool opportunity that we want to share with you!

Channel 5’s Milkshake! started a show last year called Meet the Experts. The programme is a celebration of children’s knowledge and expertise.

The show will return later this year with a brandnew series – and they’re looking for expert children to take part!

If you have something you’re really passionate about, such as an interesting hobby, playing a musical instrument or a sport, then you can get involved! Meet the Experts wants to hear from entertaining and outgoing children aged eight years and under from a variety of backgrounds and abilities.

Each programme is 11 minutes long and the child featured in each episode will be at the forefront of the show, therefore they’re looking for children who are not afraid to talk and share their passion on camera!

For more information, ask your parents or carers to email MTE@boomcymru.co.uk or call 07436 097767. Due to the high volume of responses, they may not be able to respond to everyone.

You can watch series one of ‘Meet the Experts’ at channel5.com/show/meet-the-experts

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tive lifestyle and caring ac an d an y th al he a ng Livi d spiritual well-being. an l ta en m , al ic ys ph ur for yo

k e e W s s e n e r a w A h lt Mental Hea Loneliness Have you ever felt lonely? Perhaps you felt like you had no one to play with or that you didn’t have any friends at school. Loneliness really means that someone doesn’t have the meaningful relationships that they would like and need. Feeling lonely is often connected to being alone but it doesn’t always mean that. Some people enjoy spending time alone, while others may feel lonely even if they are with people – for example, if they feel like they don’t fit in with the group.

It may have been harder for you to spend time with others during the last couple of years if you haven’t been able to go to your school or clubs as often. Loneliness is not a nice feeling and it can make you feel really upset. As well as affecting your mental health and the way you feel, it can also affect your physical health! People were made to spend time with other people, so it’s important to think about whether you, or people you know, feel lonely and what you can do about it.

Mental Health Awareness Week That’s why the Mental Health Foundation has decided to make loneliness the theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week. It’s an event that happens every year as an opportunity for people across the country to focus on achieving good mental health. Mental health includes our thoughts, feelings, moods and behaviour.

Mental health is not fixed throughout our lives. Just like physical health it can change depending on different experiences and situations, and it can get better.

Although loneliness is not a mental health problem, it is an experience that can affect mental health.

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Groovy in Green!

The green ribbon is the international symbol of mental health awareness, so you can get involved and show your support by wearing a green ribbon badge. You can also take part in a ‘Wear It Green Day’ and see how much green you can wear!

Top Tips for When You Feel Lonely If you do feel lonely there are lots of things you can do to try to help.

Find people with similar interests Try spending time with people you trust, or make friends with people who enjoy doing the same things as you.

Joining a club could be a fun and easy way to meet new friends.

Explore ways to express your thoughts and feelings Find out what works best for you. It could be making notes in a journal, keeping a diary, drawing or listening to music.

Be kind to yourself

Do things you enjoy Doing things you enjoy can make you feel confident and happy.

When you feel lonely you might also have other feelings such as shame or sadness. Remember, those feelings are part of being human and just because you feel a certain way now doesn’t mean you will always feel this way.

Talk to someone Connect with nature Showing gratitude for the things around you can help you to feel less lonely.

It can take courage to open up. There is lots of help out there, including family, good friends, teachers or people at church. You can also contact the helplines below if you need to talk to someone and don’t know where to turn.

Childline You can contact Childline about anything. Call for free on 0800 1111.

Shout 85258 – Shout offers support 24/7 from trained volunteers who won’t know who you are. Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258.

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G et I n To u c h !

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

Devo n Age? 5.

Favourite colour? Red. Favourite food? Caramel pudding.

Favourite bit of Kids Alive! ?

Colourings.

Favourite Bible story and why?

I like them all.

Favourite TV programme?

Bing.

Pets? A bearded dragon and eight guinea pigs.

Hobbies? Dancing, Lego, craft making and going to the beach.

What special skill or talent do you have? Dancing and building things with blocks.

Tell us something interesting about yourself. I am only five but I’m very tall for my age.

S EE YO U R S EL F IN

KI DS ALIVE !

Would you like to feature in our Reader Profile section on this page like Devon?

If you would, ask your parents, carers or Sunday school leaders to email the address in the pink box above and we’ll send a questionnaire for you to complete (as well as sending a photographic permission form for your parents or carers).

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Corps / Churc h Favourite food

Date ofAge Birth

Favourite colou r Favourite TV progra mme Favourite bit of KIDS ALIVE! Favourite Bible story Why

Favourite sport

Hobbies

Pets

What do you want

to be when you’re

older

Tell us a joke!

What special

skill/talent do you have?

Tell us something

interesting about yourself?

Is there anyth ing else you would

like to tell us?

Is there anything else you would like to tell us? I have now moved to the countryside in Wales.

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s g n i r u o Cool Col

It seems our readers have gone cricket-crazy! Check out these colourings from Finley (left), age 8 and Freddie (right), age 6.

Siblings Brandon (left) and Eleanor (above), ages 10 and 6, are also fans of colouring and cricket – what a great match!

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Keep up, Robbie. At this rate it’ll be night before we reach the shops.

That’s what you need…

…A pet to make you go faster.

IDEA!

LATER…

You know you said that a pet would help Robbie walk faster…

…Well, I’ve bought him one!

There are pets and there are pets, Robot!

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