Kids Alive! 24 June 2023

Puzzle Answers

Hey there, readers! We hope you’ve enjoyed reading this issue of Kids Alive! If you would like to get your own copy of Kids Alive! delivered to your home every week, why not ask your parents or carers to take out a subscription* for you? Every week, Kids Alive! includes a cartoon Bible story, a competition, puzzles, jokes, comic strips and topical activities and articles for you to enjoy. Ask your parents or carers to go to sps-shop.com/kids-alive, call 01933 445445 (option 1, option 1) or email subscriptions@satcol.org to set up a subscription.

*A subscription costs just £4.33 a month (or a one-off payment of £52). This subscription offer applies in the UK and Republic of Ireland, with 51 copies delivered over 12 months. Please note that different prices apply to Europe and international orders.

Sweet, awkward 16-year-old Ruby is desperate to t in at Oceanside High. However, mostly she feels invisible.

She’s tutoring her skater boy crush in maths, but he only seems interested in her fractals (a maths word that describes never-ending patterns of various sizes). She’s also prevented from hanging out with the cool kids at the beach, because her overprotective super mum has forbidden Ruby from ever getting in the water. However, when Ruby breaks her mum’s number one rule, she discovers that she’s a direct descendant of the warrior kraken queens! She’s also destined to inherit the throne from her grandmother –the Warrior Queen of the Seven Seas!

The kraken have historically had a bad reputation as monsters. However, they’re actually sworn to protect the oceans of the world against the vain, power-hungry mermaids. That’s right, mermaids are the bad guys! The problem is, Oceanside High’s most popular new girl, Chelsea, also happens to be a mermaid! Ruby will need to use all her newfound powers, embrace who she is and go big to protect those she loves most.

If you’re anything like me, you’re wondering what on Earth a kraken is. Well, the editor of Kids Alive! is your friend (and Google is my friend) so I can tell you that a kraken is a mythical sea monster that was believed to be like an enormous squid.

It’s nice to have people who help us to understand things, isn’t it? I’m reminded of a Bible story about a person from Ethiopia who is reading God’s word, but doesn’t understand it. God sends another person called Philip to help the Ethiopian understand and tell him about Jesus. You can check out this story in Acts 8:26–40.

Sometimes being a Christian can feel tricky, but none of us is alone. We have Jesus and the Holy Spirit to help us, and God places people around us too. Why not ask someone to help you know more about Jesus today?

‘Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken’ is released in UK and Ireland cinemas on 30 June

© 2023 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved

READ THE COMMENT BELOW ABOUT HOW GOOD CAN COME FROM BAD SITUATIONS

Life’s Ups and Downs

My family have had a few ups and downs in the last couple of months. Nothing really disastrous has happened, but a few things have gone wrong. My husband was knocked off his bike by a car (thankfully, he was just a bit battered and bruised). Then my youngest daughter got a bad sickness bug and shared it with her older sister. These things can make life a bit stressful, but thankfully there have been some good family moments in between the bad bits!

Just like his dad, Jacob, Joseph’s life was a bit of a roller coaster. It was full of ups and downs. In this week’s Bible cartoon Joseph goes from being an important member of Potiphar’s household to being

by Cara Mott

in prison! Being in prison must have been a pretty low moment for Joseph, but he didn’t give up. Even when people forgot about him, he kept faith in God and God was with him.

If you read the rest of Joseph’s story in the Bible you’ll nd out that God wasn’t just with Joseph in the bad times, he also used those bad times to create good times. (Spoiler alert! Joseph helps Pharoah, ends up in charge of the whole of Egypt and reunites with his family – hooray!)

Next time you’re in one of life’s down moments, pray to God about the situation and see what good he can create from it.

Roller Coaster Ride

Here

A) His dad’s favourite son.

B) Sold as a slave by his brothers.

C) Important member of Potiphar’s household.

D) Sent to prison.

E) Put in charge of Egypt.

Answers on Page 2

are some events from Joseph’s life. Place them in the spaces on the roller coaster depending on whether they’re up moments or down moments.

Dreams and Struggles

Joseph is Tricked

Children of Faith Children of Faith

In the Bible there are incredible stories of young people choosing to trust God. In return, God used them to do extraordinary things. As you read about these young people, be inspired because Jesus is calling you to make a difference too.

Jesus

What Happened?

When Jesus was 12 years old, he travelled to Jerusalem with his family to celebrate the Passover festival. However, on the way back home, Joseph and Mary realised he was missing. They rushed back to Jerusalem searching for Jesus. Three days later, they found him in the Temple, listening and asking questions. When Mary said that they had been worried, Jesus replied saying, ‘Didn’t you know I’d be in my Father’s house?’

Luke 2:41–52

What Can We Learn?

Even though he was God’s son, young Jesus still spent time learning about God. Doing so, helped him to understand and complete his mission of saving everyone from the wrong things they’ve done.

Thoughts for You

Do you go to church regularly? Doing so will help you grow in your relationship with Jesus and understand who God’s created you to be. Read Ephesians 2:10 and begin to discover the good works God has in store for you!

KA! JAM is the coolest Bible activity club around. As a member you’ll go on amazing adventures through the Bible learning about Jesus. Each activity sheet is filled with lots of great stuff about being a Christian. You’ll also receive our mini-mag, Chatterbox, which is filled with jokes, games and much more. And to top it off, there are loads of awesome prizes to be won!

To join KA! JAM and complete the Bible activity courses online, go to salvationist.org.uk/kajam.

Or if you would like to receive the postal version, simply fill in the coupon below.

Name:

To join KA! JAM just ll in the application form and send it – along with two rst-class stamps – to: KA! JAM, 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. Applicants must be between 7 and 17 years old to join.

Address:

Date of birth:

Postcode: Boy or girl: Do you attend a church, and if so, which one?

I, (signature)

apply for membership of Kids Alive! Jesus And Me. I understand that joining KA! JAM doesn’t mean I have joined The Salvation Army and that it is not a free subscription to Kids Alive!

PLEASE USE BLOCK CAPITALS.

Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday t to

To see your name and birthday printed in a future issue of KA! email your full name, address and date of birth to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk. Remember to type ‘Happy Birthday to You!’ in the email’s subject box.

24 June

George Lillington – age 12

25 June

Bella Cartlidge – age 9

Pick Out Patch

26 June

Jacob Hinchliffe – age 11

the moon

29 June

Isabella Sutherland – age 10

The Moon

The Moon is the brightest and largest object in our night sky, and the only place away from Earth where humans have set foot. We almost take it for granted, but (a little like the Sun) the Moon has a huge in uence on us. Even though it’s around 385,000km away, the Moon helps to keep Earth from wobbling too much, which also helps our climate to be stable, and it controls the tides of the sea.

NASA pictures

I’ve got my ticket ready to go and watch the film! See if you can spot this version of me on ANOTHER PAGE IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.

Astronomers believe the Moon was formed when Earth was hit by a space object around the size of Mars. There are more than 200 moons in the Solar System, but ours is the original – at least it’s the rst one we knew about – which is why it’s simply called the Moon. Of all the moons in our Solar System it’s the fth biggest after Ganymede (Jupiter), Titan (Saturn), Callisto and Io (Jupiter).

cosmos or universe is so enormous and stupendous it’s mind-boggling! Here are some facts about space that are … well, cosmic!

Ganymede

Callisto

titan

Why did the lobster blush? Because the sea weed!

What’s an octopus’s favourite shape? An octagon!

What fish is the most famous? The star sh!

Why did the turtle cross the road?

To get to the Shell station!

Crossword Clues

across:

He he, he he!

Ho ho, ha ha, he he!

What did one rock pool say to the other rock pool?

‘Show me your mussels!’

What do you get if you cross a cat and a squid? An octo-puss!

Ho ho, ho ho!

What did the boss sea monster say before starting work?

‘Let’s get kraken!’

by Neil Locker

Ha ha, ha ha, ha ha!

1 Rule or regulation. 3 Head of the Roman Catholic church. 6 Constellation in the shape of scales.

7 Writing tool. 8 Feeling on skin that causes someone to scratch. 10 Genuine, not false. 12 Dismissed in cricket. 13 Pop a balloon, for example. 15 Item of footwear. 16 Block of chocolate, for example.

Why don’t oysters like to share their pearls? Because they’re shell sh!

What’s the best way to communicate with a fish? Drop it a line!

Ho ho, ha ha, he he!

down:

Crossword Clues

1 Sweet on a stick. 2 Spider’s trap. 3 Take part in a game. 4 Writing material. 5 A member of your family in a past generation. 9 Get hold of a ball, for example. 11 Woodwind instrument. 14 Chest bone.

Answers on Page

2

He he, he he!

What do you call a cool octopus?

Tenta-cool!

Where does an octopus go to sing? The choral reef!

He

Identify the mystery item in the magnifying glass

b x s a e s n e v e s g

o r o n n o c q V p j i

c y i m e r m a i d s a

e A t l r u h t r a p n

a d g f l b s c b l o t

n r p a m y h k j r w k

s s h y t E e n a g e r

i x c e l h f g y k r a

d b a s w t a s j g b k

e z e h d p x k l a f e

w a r r i o r q u e e n

s e r u t a e r c a e s

Find the ‘Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken’-related words in the grid

ruby oceanside power

creatures

arthur warrior queen

connor chelsea brill giant krakens seven seas

shy teenager mermaids

Correctly fill in the words that link the left and right-hand columns to reveal a new word in the pink squares. Clue: Body parts.

Linkword

by Neil Locker

Have you ever wondered what it takes to create a whole universe? It’s tricker than it looks, and you can nd out more about it by reading God’s Cosmic Cookbook

God’s Cosmic Cookbook Competition Competition WIN!

This book combines faith and science as God-the-Chef helps kids understand the Big Bang and In ation Theory, as well as getting to know their Goldilocks stars from their supermassive black holes! As readers explore God’s creative process, they’ll also see some of the beauty and complexity involved in getting things just right for life as we know it to unfold. Created in partnership with The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, it’s a book full of humour and fun illustrations. Find out more about the latest scienti c theories on the origins, history and future of the universe!

For your opportunity to win a copy of God’s Cosmic Cookbook, answer the question below and email your full name, age, address and answer to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk.

Remember to put ‘God’s Cosmic Cookbook Competition’ in the subject box. Your entry needs to reach us by Friday 21 July when the winners will be chosen. You can also enter by lling in the details on the coupon below and posting it to: God’s Cosmic Cookbook Competition, Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN.

Supermassive black holes

Huge green holes

Tiny blue holes

Name:

Address:

Prizes kindly donated by Hodder Faith

JACOB AND JOSEPH REUNITED COLOURING

Have you read the cartoon Bible story on page 5? It ends with Joseph in prison alone, but that’s not the end of the whole story. Joseph ends up in charge of all of Egypt and reunites with his family! To celebrate the happy ending to Joseph’s story, add some colour to this picture of him hugging his dad after many years apart. Share your artwork with other readers by emailing your colourings to: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk. Make sure you write ‘Jacob and Joseph Reunited 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 ll in the details below so we know who you are. We send a gift to everyone whose colouring we publish, so don’t miss out!

Name:

Address:

Postcode:

Age:

Living a healthy and an active lifestyle and caring for your physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Helping-Hand Appeal

This week The Summer Reading Challenge begins! (Find out more about that in next week’s KA! World!) Reading is wonderful – you can be transported to another world, learn amazing facts, nd out about fascinating people and more!

The opportunity to learn new things, such as reading, is really important, not only for children but also for the societies they are part of – education is good for individuals and their communities.

Low Literacy

Unfortunately, 250 million children around the world do not have basic literacy skills – the ability to read and write. Young people and adults who are unfairly seen as ‘low-skilled’ are often excluded from taking part fully in their communities. They are denied the opportunity to show what they are good at, to reach their potential and be all that God created them to be.

What’s Water Got To Do With It?

This month we have been sharing about The Salvation Army’s Helping-Hand Appeal which, this year, is all about clean water. You may be wondering what water has to do with education! Well, access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene is essential for the success of any school learning.

Students need clean water to drink, a safe and private toilet to use, and a place to wash their hands to ensure they don’t get poorly. When they have access to these things, their school attendance goes up and so does their ability to concentrate.

When students and teachers are able to focus on education without disruptions, everyone ourishes!

Action Army

This is why The Salvation Army works together with students, teachers, parents and the local government to improve access to water and sanitation. For example, The Salvation Army in Kenya works alongside 62 schools around the country.

Muumoni Primary School is one of the schools The Salvation Army has worked with in Kenya. It is located in Mwala Community, within Machakos County in the Eastern Province of Kenya. As part of the project, the school constructed new toilets and ran training sessions about how to improve hygiene practices.

Mr Mbaruka’s Remarks

Mr Mbaruku, the school headteacher, explained some of the changes that the school has seen since the new toilets were built at the school. He said… ‘Since the toilets were constructed, the hygiene in school has improved. The rates of school absence have reduced drastically, and we have noted a remarkable improvement in school educational performance. The children are happier and able to concentrate on their school work.’

Another aspect of the project is installation of a rainwater harvesting system. The reservoir tanks collect rainwater which can be used in different ways in the school. Mr Mbaruku said, ‘All our water storage tanks are full, and this water will provide enough water for the children for drinking, hand washing and for their school meals preparation. We do not have to ask parents and children to bring water to school which has been difficult to them in the past.’

Health clubs are also set up in the schools. Children learn about water and sanitation through fun sessions which include songs, poetry and drama.

1

How many glasses of water should you drink a day?

A 1

B 8

C 16

4

Which of these is not a slang term for a toilet?

A Quid

B Dunny

C Loo

7

Children can be agents of change, in uencing the hygiene practices of their parents, siblings and entire communities!

Quiz Time

2

5

When is ‘World Toilet Day’?

A 14 February

B 1 April

C 19 November

How many people do not have clean water close to home?

A 235 million

B 453 million

C 771 million

How many schools does The Salvation Army in Kenya work with to improve water access?

A 23

B 45

C 62

3

Globally, what percentage of schools do not have clean water?

A 15 per cent

B 29 per cent

C 40 per cent

6

Which British monarch died falling off a toilet?

A King George II

B Queen Victoria

C King Henry III

8

More people around the world have a mobile phone than access to a toilet. True or False?

A True

B False

Answers on Page 2

Dot (Dorothea)

Age? 8.

Favourite colour? Orange.

Favourite food? Vegetarian lasagne.

Favourite sport? Football.

Favourite bit of Kids Alive!?

The colouring is my favourite.

Favourite Bible story and why?

Noah’s ark, because he saved all of the animals.

Favourite TV programme?

Operation Ouch!

What do you want to be when you’re older? Gymnast.

Pets? None.

Hobbies? Colouring.

Tell us a joke. Knock, knock!

Who’s there? Howard! Howard who? Howard I know!

What special skill or talent do you have? Drawing, etch art and gymnastics.

Tell us something interesting about yourself. I am an eighth Polish and I do Japanese fighting.

Is there anything else you would like to tell us? My mum and dad are foster carers.

Would you like to feature in our Reader Pro le section on this page like Dot? If you would, ask your parents, carers or Sunday school leaders to email the address in the green 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 e t I n T o 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

This Dancers Colouring was sent by Ohuntoluwase, age 6. We love the colours of both dancer’s hair – very bold and beautiful!

Cool Colou ri ngs

What an awesome DJ Colouring! It was sent by Abigail, age 7, and she’s used some cool stamps to make the background more interesting.

Mega Messy

These photos are from Darlington Salvation Army. They launched Messy Church last September. Since then, they’ve held one once a month and around 70 people come each time. In May the theme was Jesus calms the storm. Those who attended discovered the story through crafts, a large boat-building project, a game, retelling of the story and singing. There was also a hot meal and ice cream to enjoy. Everyone had great fun learning about how Jesus is always with us, whether we’re going through stormy times or good times.

Quinn, age 4, has done a great job with this colourful Fairy Colouring. We think it looks like a perfect world for a fairy to live in.

WE’VE GOT OUR ANNUAL CREW MEETING TODAY.

I WANT YOU TO TAKE THE MINUTES, DOPEY DICK.

BE SURE NOT TO MISS ANYTHING. I WANT AN ACCURATE RECORD OF THE WHOLE MEETING.

THREE HOURS LATER…

WELL, THAT’S OUR MEETING DONE. HAVE YOU GOT THE MINUTES, DOPEY DICK?

SURE HAVE, CAP’N. THE MEETING WAS THREE HOURS LONG, SO BY MY CALCULATION…

…THAT MAKES 180 MINUTES!

NOT MINUTES ON THE CLOCK, SILLY!

I MEANT THE NOTE-TAKING TYPE OF MINUTES!

THE SALVATION ARMY – A CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND REGISTERED CHARITY