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eet Zhi, a slow-moving loris who has to enter a race across China’s historic Silk Road. He’s racing to save the last Loris Village, including his granny’s home, which is facing demolition and development by a crazy toad named Archibald Vainglorious.
Archibald Vainglorious has been reigning champion of the rally car circuit for two decades. He’s a hero to Zhi who has spent his life dreaming of racing glory, even though his Granny doesn’t approve.
When Vainglorious Industries threatens to destroy Loris Village, Zhi confronts his hero and proposes a plan. They will both enter the Silk Road Rally. If Zhi wins, Vainglorious will give him the deeds to Granny’s house. If Zhi loses, he’ll become the face of the new Muddy Meadows development. It’s a tough test for Zhi, but will he be able to overcome all the obstacles and save the day?
If you want to find out who wins, check out ‘Rally Road Racers’ in UK cinemas now
After entering the Silk Road Rally, Zhi – the main character in Rally Road Racers – begins to doubt himself. That’s when a wise old goat called Gnash reassures Zhi that he has everything he needs and tells him, ‘You and me together? There ain’t nothing you can’t do!’
That reminded me of a really cool bit from the Bible, Philippians 4:13, which says exactly that, ‘You and me together? There ain’t nothing you can’t do!’ Well, it doesn’t say exactly that, but the idea is very similar. Why not look it up for yourself?
Of course, Philippians 4:13 doesn’t mean you could literally do anything – you couldn’t strap on a pair of lead boots and fy to the Moon. However, it does mean that Jesus is with you in all you try to do for him, and he’ll give you exactly what you need to live your best life with him.
Who’s the strongest person you know and what makes them strong? Are they super- t with lots of muscles? Or are they strong in other ways? Maybe they’re kind and make good choices even in tough situations. That’s called having strength of character. In this week’s cartoon Bible story, Samson was super-strong physically, but he didn’t have a strong character.
God chose Samson to help free the Israelites from the Philistines’ rule. To achieve this, God gave him super-strength. Samson wasn’t allowed to cut his hair as a sign that he was set apart for God. If Samson kept this rule, God’s power would be with him.
But Samson didn’t treat God’s gift to him with
respect. Instead, Samson used his strength to make sure he got his own way. This led to some poor choices including marrying a Philistine called Delilah. She convinced Samson into revealing the secret to his power and had his hair cut. With time, Samson realised his mistake, told God he was sorry and was able to do what God had wanted after all.
God has given each of us gifts too – talents and skills that can be used to help others. How can you use your strength in a way that honours God? Whether you’re athletic, artistic, or great at bringing people together, why not start by thanking Jesus for all the things you enjoy doing? Then nd ways to share your strengths with others and help make a difference in the world around you.
Would you consider yourself to be a Bible buff? Do you know how many sh and loaves Jesus used to feed 5,000 people? Which teenager defeated a giant and who was swallowed by a huge sh? From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is full of incredible stories and interesting information. Test your Bible knowledge by having a go at the questions below.
1 How many books in the Bible begin with the letter E?
2 Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness and goodness are all what?
A Fruit of the Spirit
B Bread of the Spirit
C Meat of the Spirit
CLUE
Galatians 5:22–23
3 Which king built the Temple in Jerusalem?
A Saul
B David
C Solomon
CLUE
1 Kings 6:14
4 How old was Joseph when Pharaoh put him in charge of Egypt?
A 30
B 33
C 36
5 What is the name of the prayer that Jesus taught to his disciples?
A The King’s Prayer
B The Lord’s Prayer
C The Kingdom Prayer
CLUE
Genesis 41:46
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Matthew 6:9–13 ?
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AHOY! DOES YER LIKE ME OUTFIT? I BIn GETTIN’ IN THE SWASHBUCKLIN’ WAY FER INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY. GET YER CROWSNEST EYES ON ’N’ KEEP A LOOK FOR THIS GUISE O’ ME ON ANOTHER PAGE IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.
Let’s have a big fanfare for this week’s ‘That’s Cosmic!’ because it features … wait for it … the rst person in outer space! Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin was blasted into space using a Vostok 1 launch rocket on 12 April 1961. Once the rocket reached the correct height, the Vostok 3KA space capsule that carried Gagarin detached and completed one orbit (lap) of Earth.
Medical staff and spacecraft engineers were worried about how weightlessness might affect people, so the controls in the capsule were switched off. That meant Yuri was just a passenger on board a spacecraft controlled from Earth. From launch to landing, the entire ight lasted one hour and forty-eight minutes. Once the capsule re-entered Earth’s atmosphere, Yuri Gagarin ejected himself from the capsule and parachuted back to Earth.
The cosmos or universe is so enormous and stupendous it’s mind-boggling! Here are some facts about space that are … well, cosmic!Yuri Gagarin Ejection seat in ‘Vostok 3KA’ capsule NASA picture
What snakes are found on cars?
Windscreen vipers!
Why are pigs such bad drivers? Because they hog the road!
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7 Snake-like fish. 8 Dish for cereal or soup. 10 Halt. 12 Untruth. 13 Asian country whose capital is New Delhi. 15 Rind of an orange. 16 Have food. down:
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1 Game similar to rounders. 2 Japanese currency unit. 3 Requirement. 4 Mixture of rain and snow. 5 Large mammal. 9 In which place.
11 Female child. 14 Female deer.
Answers on Page 2
What did the traffic light say to the car?
‘Hey! Don’t look, I’m about to change!’
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Who can drive all their customers away and still make money?
Taxi drivers!
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Ho ho, ha ha, he he!
Identify the mystery item in the magnifying glass
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Find the characters from ‘Rally Road Racers’ listed below in the grid
A B C
gnash granny bai
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Find the correct way for the racing car to travel from the start line to the trophy at the end
Haha,haha,haha! Hoho,haha,hehe!
Hehe,hehe!
What do you call a man that’s lost his car? Carlos!
Did you hear about the car made from sausages? It was a banger!
What do you say to a frog that needs a lift? ‘Hop in!’
What do you get when dinosaurs crash their cars? Tyrannosaurus wrecks!
Adventure… check! Bad guys… check! Heroes ready to save the day… check! There are plenty of amazing things about The Wingfeather Saga –four fantasy books that have also been made into a TV series.
The stories follow the amazing adventures of the Igiby children, Janner, Tink and Leeli. In the rst book, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness (Book One), the Igiby children have been living for years under the occupation of the evil Fangs of Dang. Then they nd a map that’s rumoured to lead to the lost Jewels of Anniera – the one thing the Fangs will do anything to nd! The family is thrown headlong into a perilous adventure, uncovering truths about who they are that will change their world for ever!
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Ahoy, mateys! Are ye excited fer International Talk Like a Pirate Day? It be takin’ place on 19 September and it’s the perfect time t’ colour in a picture o’ Patch’s Pals star Pirate Pete! Ye can share yer artwork with other readers by emailin’ yer colourings t’: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk. Make sure ye write ‘Pirate Pete Colouring’ in the subject box and give us yer full name, age and address. Alternatively, ye can post yer colourings to: Your Space, Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. One last reminder, if ye be sendin’ by post remember t’ ll in the details below so we know who ye arr!
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Get ready for a fortnight of fabulous food, because it’s British Food Fortnight! This is a national celebration of all the diverse and delicious food that Britain produces and it’s taking place between 16 September and 1 October.
In Britain we produce so many different kinds of food and drink. The full list is too big to t on these pages – so here’s a taster of some of the delicious delights that we can enjoy from our land or shores.
There are so many good reasons to eat locally-sourced food. Firstly, British food travels less far from farm to shop to our plates, which makes it much better for our planet than transporting food across the world.
Also, eating food that’s in season is good for us. Foods in season contain all the nutrients and minerals that our bodies need at particular times of the year. Last, but not least, it helps support British farmers and other producers.
There will be hundreds of events taking place in communities across Britain during British Food Fortnight. These will include fun activities, foodie lessons and special menus in lots of schools. See if your school, church or local community is planning something to celebrate. Here are some more ways you can celebrate all things British over the next fortnight and beyond!
When you’re at the supermarket with your family, look at labels to see where the food has come from. Does it come from somewhere in the UK? If not, is there something else you can buy instead?
Alternatively, shop at local butchers, greengrocers, farm shops and markets and ask the people that work there where their food comes from.
Seek out foods that are in season. There’s a handy guide on the Love British Food website – lovebritishfood.co.uk/whats-in-season-when
Ask your school teachers if it’s possible to have a British Food Fortnight menu one day or one week. Also, see if your teachers can organise special activities or assemblies so you and your friends can learn more about British food. There are loads of resources in the Teacher Zone on the Love British Food website.
Cook a British food-themed feast for friends and family. Make an old favourite, such as shepherd’s pie or apple crumble. Or if you’re cooking food traditionally from another country, look for British ingredients to use in those recipes.
Go fruit or vegetable picking! See if there’s a hedgerow with blackberries or a pick-your-own farm near you.
Get growing yourself, even if it’s just some herbs in a pot. Potatoes and carrots are also easy to grow and don’t need much space. You can even do it in hanging baskets and windowsill boxes.
Attend a local harvest festival. British Food Festival takes place at the time when many churches or communities are holding harvest festivals. You don’t need to be a regular church-goer to attend a church service –see if your local church has something you can pop along to.
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Lottie, age 9, sent this Big Birthday Colouring. It’s packed full of colour and the perfect way to celebrate The Salvation Army’s birthday!
Check out this really n-ice Ice Cream Colouring from Finley, age 9. Both of the ice creams you’ve coloured look delicious!
This awesome Racing Car Colouring was completed by Mina, age 9. Those cars are so cool, especially the rainbow one!
Zack, age 13, also sent us a Racing Car Colouring. We love the colours you’ve chosen and the fact you’ve added a sponsor and ‘Goodwood Festival of Speed’. Fantastic creativity!
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