Kids Alive! – formerly The Young Soldier – Issue No 7291
15 JanuARY 2022
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Marvellous Me
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CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Calm. 3 Acid. 7 Anger. 8 Row. 9 Pumpkin. 13 Art. 14 Zebra. 16 Stew. 17 Tyre. EARLY BIRD’S BREAKFAST: B. GIGGLE IN THE MIDDLE PYRAMID PUZZLE 1 By. 2 Boy. 3 Obey. 4 Ebony. 5 Beyond. GUESS THE GROUP None of them - all the words are collective nouns for bees! PICK OUT PATCH: Page 13. KA! JAM SPOT THE DIFFERENCE 1 Longer sleeve on man in red. 2 Different text in speech bubble. 3 Chimney missing. 4 Extra window. 5 Ananias’s eye is pointing in the opposite direction. 6 Trim on Ananias’s cloak is a different colour.
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We’ve let you know about Big Garden Birdwatch in advance, so that you can get ready to take part. For more info and to sign up go to rspb.co.uk/get-involved/activities/birdwatch.
I love seeing the birds that visit our garden. Our most frequent visitors are magpies and wood pigeons, but we get robins, redwings, blue tits, coal tits and great tits too. We once had a pair of woodpeckers nest in our cherry tree and we often see flocks of parakeets flitting overhead. We have birdfeeders in our garden, but the birds are much more interested in the berries on our holly trees and shrubs. Whenever I watch the birds feeding on berries, insects, worms and grubs, I think of Matthew 6:26–34 where Jesus talks about birds and flowers as a reminder to us not to worry. Actually, that’s just reminded me to tell you to flap along to pages 12 and 13, where you can read more about trusting God to take care of your worries and help you be the best you can be. Have a great week!
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READ THE COMMENT BELOW ABOUT LISTENING TO GOD AND DOING WHAT HE SAYS
No Small Parts
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says Melita Day-Lewis
ave you ever wanted to play the leading role in a play and get the spotlight on stage? Perhaps you felt disappointed when you got a small part or had to work unseen backstage. There was a famous preacher (he died in 2018) who had a leading role on God’s ‘stage’. He told millions of people about Jesus all over the world and it’s thought about 3.2 million of them decided to follow Jesus! His name was Billy Graham. But in Billy’s story there were those who played ‘small’ roles. There was a businessman who organised a prayer meeting on Billy’s parents’ farm and an unknown evangelist who preached about Jesus at another meeting where 16-year-old Billy Graham decided to follow Jesus! If they hadn’t
played their part and done what God had asked them to do, who knows what would’ve happened? In the Bible cartoon, we discover that Ananias was super important in Saul’s story! Saul – renamed Paul – was used by God to tell thousands of people about Jesus and to write most of the New Testament! But it was Ananias’s obedience that made a huge difference. You might think you’re not very important or don’t have any special gifts. But someone who listens carefully to God and does what he says even if it seems small – like praying for a friend, telling someone about Jesus or being kind to a stranger – can be part of changing things for the better, big time! Whatever you do for God really matters!
Spot the Difference Spot the six differences between the two pictures below
Answers on Page 2
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Covenant Sunday
Holy Listening
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 BIBLE5–8 – 1 KINGS ACTS 9:1–15
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What’s your favourite Bible verse and do you know it off by heart? If so, do you often repeat it to yourself? Reciting Scripture we’ve memorised is a great way of expressing how we feel – all our joy, hopes and concerns. It’s also a great reminder of God’s promises and enormous love for us. That’s why in Deuteronomy 18:11, we’re encouraged to place God’s word in our ‘hearts and minds’. So have a go at learning the Bible verses below… You are the light that gives light to the world… In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do. Live so that they will praise your Father in Heaven. Matthew 5:14 and 16 (International Children’s Bible)
Tick this box when you’ve memorised the verses These Bible verses make me feel…
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17 January Amelia Headland – age 12 Zachary Stone – age 5
18 Januar y age 9 Scarlett Meadows –
20 Januar y Alisha Stead – age 11 Loki Jasper – age 9
19 January Joshua Harper – age 9
21 Januar y Rosie Street – age 13
Guess the Group to name A collective noun is a word used gs. thin or ls a group of people, anima
Game
Did you know there is more than one collective noun for bees? In fact, there’s quite a long list! From the words below choose one that’s NOT a collective noun for bees…
Cluster
Swarm
Hive
Bike
I love birdwatching! I always hide in a bush with my binoculars so the birds don’t see me. See if you can spot this version of me on ANOTHER PAGE IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.
Charm
Grist
Nest
Answer on page 2
Rabble
Hum
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Why did the bird get fired? Because it broke the law of gravity! What do you give a sick bird? Tweet-ment!
What is it that even the most careful person overlooks? Their nose!
Why did the little bird get in trouble at school? Because it was caught tweeting on a test! What bird always gets first place? A peng-win!
Why did the man run around his bed? To catch up on his sleep!
Starting at row 1, use the letters from the row above to make a new word in each row until you arrive at the base of the pyramid with a six-letter word. Clue: On the far side of.
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Early Bird’s Breakfast These birds have woken up early to get some breakfast. Work out which one has successfully caught the worm.
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d a ladder? To reach the high notes!
Why do ducks fly south for the winter? Because it’s too far to waddle!
Why was the belt arrested? Because it held up some trousers! , He he ! he he
What do you call a man with a seagull , on his head? Ho ho a, h Cliff!h a ! he he
Why do owls get invited to parties? Because they’re a hoot!
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Crossword Clues
Crossword Clues
1 Cool-headed or tranquil. 3 Corrosive liquid. 7 Fury. 8 Propel a boat with oars. 9 Large fruit linked to Halloween. 13 Drawing and painting, for example. 14 Striped African mammal. 16 Slow-cooked dish of meat and vegetables. 17 Rubber wheel surround.
down: 1 Outer garment. 2 Length of firewood. 4 Queen’s favourite dog. 5 Sunrise. 6 Circus acrobat’s swing. 10 Unfasten (knot, for example). 11 Church service. 12 Sweet treat enjoyed on birthdays. 15 Male child. by Neil Locker
BIRDWATCH WORDSEARCH Find the birds listed below in the grid
STARLING BLACKBIRD WOOD PIGEON CHAFFINCH COLLARED DOVE MAGPIE DUNNOCK GREENFINCH GREAT TIT GOLDFINCH HOUSE SPARROW ROBIN
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hat hidden worlds lie beneath your feet? Or in the deepest parts of the ocean, where not even sunlight can reach? Get ready to go on a journey to meet everything from glowing deep-sea creatures to trillions of tiny workers that live inside your own body. But be warned, things can get a little strange in the deep! Deep: Dive Into Hidden Worlds is an illustrated non-fiction book by Jess McGeachin which takes you on a journey to the deepest parts of our universe. Temperatures are extreme, pressure is intense and darkness is everywhere. Even though these distant places seem far out of reach, we do things that have an impact on them. The lunch you eat affects the trillions of microbes living deep in your gut. The plastics we throw away have been found on the deepest parts of the ocean floor. The clues we find underground can tell stories of those who came before. If you would like to learn more about shadowy oceans, secret forests, hidden caves and even buried underground sewers, then this is the competition for you to delve into! With nature, geology, astronomy, archaeology and biology, Deep has it all! For your opportunity to win Deep: Dive Into Hidden Worlds answer the question below and email your full name, age, address and answer to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk to reach us by Friday 11 February when the winners will be chosen – remember to put ‘Deep Competition’ in the subject box. You can also enter by filling in the details on the coupon below and posting it to: Deep Competition, Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN.
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How many microbes live in your gut? Thousands
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Marvellous macaw Colouring To mark Big Garden Birdwatch here is a picture of a macaw gliding through the trees. Email your colourings to: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk – make sure you write ‘Marvellous Macaw 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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Fantastic Feelings As humans, we have a lot of different emotions. Sometimes we feel happy, sad, frustrated, angry, confused, and much more. Jesus felt all of these things when he lived on Earth, so he knows what it’s like. It’s important to learn how to deal with your feelings. Here are a few different strategies to help you. You can talk to someone you trust like a friend, teacher, parent or someone at church. Talking about what you’re going through, especially with a grown-up, can help you to understand what’s going on. Other people might prefer to write things down in a journal or draw pictures.
Bible Bubble
It’s great to find a way of dealing with your feelings when things get tough – try to find out what works best for you.
This week’s Bible Bubble verses come from Philippians 4:6–7 which say, ‘Don’t worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks for what you have. And because you belong to Christ Jesus, God’s peace will stand guard over all your thoughts and feelings. His peace can do this far better than our human minds.’ (Easy-to-Read Version). We all have things in our lives that cause us to worry. When you’re feeling stressed and worried you might get butterflies in your tummy or a headache. You might think that if you don’t do well at school or look a certain way your life will be ruined. But that’s not true. Did you know that God doesn’t want you to worry? You don’t have to be afraid. God wants you to give him your worries and let him take care of them! He will help you to feel less afraid and he’ll help you to feel calmer.
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There are loads of other Bible verses about trusting God and not worrying. Check out Matthew 6:25–34 or 1 Peter 5:7 for more advice about not being anxious but trusting God instead.
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Brilliant Brains! Your brain is amazing! It allows you to think, it controls your movements and helps to keep your body working the way it should. It is important that you look after your brain by trying to keep it healthy and thinking good thoughts. If you don’t always like the way you look or don’t feel good enough, remember you’re wonderful and you can do amazing things!
Here are some brain-teasers to help keep your brain active.
e 1 The more there is, th it? less you see. What is
2 What has a face and two hands, but no arms or legs?
3 What travels around the world, but stays in the same corner? 4 You can find it in Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, but not in Venus or Neptune. What is it?
5 People buy me to eat, but never eat me. What am I?
Answers on page 2
Your Turn! Every morning this week do these three things to help remind yourself how marvellous you are.
1 Look in the mirror and say something you like about yourself. 2 Think about how you’re feeling each morning and remember that different feelings are all right.
3 Ask God to help you with the things that you are worried about.
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! n e l g r e h t u R t Ch ristmas a Storm Brava could not dampen the enthusiasm of the young people at Rutherglen Jam Club when the brass band of Rutherglen Salvation Army visited for the evening. With light sticks, hot chocolate and percussion instruments, the children and parents enjoyed a relaxed evening celebrating the real message of Christmas.
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Gregory, age 8, did th e Remembrance Activity to learn more about Remembrance Day. Thanks for sharing it with us, Gregory!
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It looks like Eve, age 10, and Amelia, age 5, had some festive fun colouring in these snowmen.
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Eva, Mollie, Douglas; Isabel, North Shields; Lucian, Rutherglen.
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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!
Ha r r y Age? 7. Favourite colour? Red. Favourite food? Lasagne. Favourite sport? Football.
If you’d like to star in our Reader Profile section we’d love to hear from you! Get a grown-up to send us an email using the addres s in the purple box above. Then we’ll send you the forms to complete.
Favourite Bible story and why? David and Goliath, because even though Goliath was very big, God was on David’s side. Favourite TV programme? Teen Titans Go! What do you want to be when you’re older? Volcanologist. Pets? A cat named Elmo. Hobbies? Riding my scooter. Tell us a joke. Why did the chicken cross the playground? To get to the other slide! What special skill or talent do you have? I am learning to play the cornet. Tell us something interesting about yourself. I am interested in volcanoes and the Earth.
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LET’S BEGIN WITH SOME STAR JUMPS.
THIS EVENING WE’LL BE DOING SOME WORK TOWARDS OUR BROWNIE AGILITY BADGES.
WHAT’S THAT NOISE, OLIVE?
IT’S MY JOINTS, BROWN OWL. THEY OFTEN MAKE A CRACKING SOUND.
I THINK YOU NEED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THOSE CREAKING JOINTS. IT SOUNDS LIKE THEY NEED OILING!
I AGREE, BROWN OWL, WHICH IS WHY I’VE STARTED USING THIS! THEY MUST HAVE MADE IT ESPECIALLY FOR ME!
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