ISSUE 31
Find the Fruits
Search for all nine of the fruits of the Spirit.
FAITHFUL JOY PATIENT GENTLE KIND
PEACE GOOD LOVE SELFCONTROL
Hi kids!
I love to garden in the summertime, but it is a lot of hard work. It starts in April when I prepare the garden and plant the seeds. Then, after plenty of watering, pruning, weeding and waiting, they grow into leafy plants that produce yummy fruits and vegetables! This year, I am growing all my favourites—tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, raspberries and watermelons.
Did you know that God is a gardener, too? The world is God’s garden and it is filled with all His favourite things such as love, joy, peace and kindness. These are called the “fruits of the Spirit.” Although they are not physical fruits that we can eat, they grow inside every person who loves and accepts God. And just like a gardener, God cares for us and helps us grow. You can read more about the fruits of the Spirit in this issue of Just for Kids! Your friend, Abby
Match each fruit and vegetable to the correct shadow.
But the fruit
the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithful and gentle and having control of oneself … Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become proud. Let us not make each other angry. Let us not want what belongs to others.
—Galatians 5:22-26
What does this mean?
What happens when you step on an orange?
What do you call a sad fruit? A blue-berry You hurt its peelings
What do you give a sick lemon?
Lemon-aid
The Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit produces “fruit” in each of us. Like apples on a tree or grapes on a vine, we grow and develop good qualities when we love and believe in God. We become loving, joyful, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful, gentle and self-controlled. When we have Christ in us, we are not jealous or angry because we live like Him.
V D A G Z F I E D A L P E Y O G E W O V L K O O X O N T F L A O S T R E D J Q U X V T L C L T C P W W H O T H N O G N V S A L F N S Q Y E W O S C B T K G E O A N G C A G V M I C J E M D K F K S W C J E T L J N I L I Y M G S Z N P E A C E N H I L U F H T I A F S D F K D I G B V Q M M A J
Colour by Numbers
Find 6 Differences 31-08/05/23 Just for Kids is a Ready to Explore resource, published weekly by The Salvation Army, Canada and Bermuda, 2 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON, M4H 1P4. Phone: (416) 422-6119; fax: (416) 422-6217; email: justforkids@salvationarmy.ca. Brian Peddle, General; Commissioner Floyd Tidd, territorial commander; Geoff Moulton, editor-in-chief; Abbigail Oliver, editor; Rivonny Luchas, designer. International Headquarters, 101 Queen Victoria Street, London, England, EC4P 4EP. Subscription for one year, Canada $12 (includes GST/HST); USA $15; foreign $17. Agreement No 40064794. All Scripture references from the Holy Bible, New International Reader’s Version, unless otherwise stated. Illustrations: stock.Adobe.com and gettyimages.ca unless otherwise stated. ISSN 2368626X Fill in the squares so that every row, column and 2x2 box contains each fruit
I Spy How many of each fruit can you find?
Fruit Sudoku
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Hi kids!
A few years ago, I bought a telescope. I wasn’t sure how to use it at first, or what to look for. I read a book about astronomy, which is the study of the universe, and I learned about the sun, the moon and all the planets. Then one day, I pointed my telescope to the sky and found Saturn—I even saw its rings!
The night sky seems endless, with so many stars and constellations. Isn’t it cool to know that God created it all? Earth is just one of the beautiful and unique planets that He created in our universe, and there is a lot more to discover. Read this issue of Just for Kids to learn about God’s great creation.
Your friend, Abby
Colour Me
What is an alien’s favourite chocolate? A Mars bar
What kind of music do planets sing?
Why did the cow go to outer space?
To visit the Milky Way Neptunes
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Find 8 Differences Check out this picture I took of the moon through my telescope! Get to the rocket ship!
The Story of Creation
Have you ever wondered where everything in the universe came from?
As Christians, we believe that all life comes from God. The Bible tells us that in the beginning, God created the universe. He said, “Let there be light!” And there was light. He called light “day” and called the darkness “night.” He created the water and the land, and the sky above it. He put plants on the land, fish in the water and birds in the sky. He created humans to help watch over it all. Then God said, “Let there be lights in the huge space of the sky. Let them separate the day from the night.” And so, He made the sun to light the day and the moon and stars to light the night. So next time you look at the moon or gaze at the stars, you can admire God’s amazing work.
Did You Know?
The rings that we see around Saturn are made up of chunks of rock and ice. There are seven rings and they are kept in place by gravity.
There are more stars in the universe than there are grains of sand on all the beaches on Earth. That is a lot of stars!
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are all planets that don’t have a solid surface like Earth does, so you can’t walk on them.
Sources: National Geographic Kids and NASA.gov
Answer: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 1 In 2 God 3 the 4 and 5 earth 6 created 7 heavens 8 beginning _____________ _____________ _________________ , 10 – 9 = 9 ÷ 3 = 4 × 2 = _____________ _____________ _______________ _____________ 20 ÷ 10 = 1 + 5 = 15 – 12 = 3 + 4 = _____________ _____________ _____________ 12 ÷ 3 = 3 × 1 = 9 – 4 = Solve the math problems to read Genesis 1:1.
New Creation
COMET EARTH GALAXY LIGHT METEOR MOON PLANET ROCKET STAR UNIVERSE Out of This World U I R W S T K R J H Y N G O E T O W B T P F I M E C A K T R B L O V K T F R X A A C N E E I E U P E R R T M T R F M L I Y X A L A G S D A M L I G H T K P E N O H D O Q W L W M E O P X Z Y Q M E P T N Connect the dots. 32-08/12/23 Just for Kids is a Ready to Explore resource, published weekly by The Salvation Army, Canada and Bermuda, 2 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON, M4H 1P4. Phone: (416) 422-6119; fax: (416) 422-6217; email: justforkids@salvationarmy.ca. Brian Peddle, General; Commissioner Floyd Tidd, territorial commander; Geoff Moulton, editor-in-chief; Abbigail Oliver, editor; Rivonny Luchas, designer. International Headquarters, 101 Queen Victoria Street, London, England, EC4P 4EP. Subscription for one year, Canada $12 (includes GST/HST); USA $15; foreign $17. Agreement No 40064794. All Scripture references from the Holy Bible, New International Reader’s Version, unless otherwise stated. Illustrations: stock.Adobe.com and gettyimages.ca unless otherwise stated. ISSN 2368626X
Genesis 1
Hi kids!
What is your favourite way to spend time outdoors in the summer? Some people like riding their bike, swimming or playing at a park. One of my favourite activities is camping. When I spend time in nature, it makes me grateful for all that God has given me—from the birds in the trees and the fresh air to the marshmallows I roast over the campfire. Did you know that The Salvation Army has many summer camps across the territory? Maybe you have been to one before. Summer camps are a great way for kids to enjoy the outdoors, make new friends and learn to see God in all the nature that surrounds us.
Your friend, Abby
Spot 5 Differences
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Camp Search
the letters below each blank to read Psalm 104:24. _________ , you have _________ so many _________ ! R D O L E M A D H N I G T S The is of your . A E T R H L U F L R E C R A E S T U Answers: Lord, made, things, earth, full, creatures
Scripture Scramble Unscramble
Match the correct shadows.
E V C E S S J G F G H R V B M E J E L N B O I O D K H H A I R P R F D A V B S H B E Q I P L E C H S M I W S E M E K L I I W H O O K A E I F F I N B R V L C G H E A T N E T U O H T C Z F L B X E Q T X CAMPFIRE FLASHLIGHT S'MORE CANOE HIKE SWIM FISHING LAKE TENT
Camping Corner
Through the
Woods
Help the campers get to the tent.
Have you ever been to summer camp? The Salvation Army has amazing camps across the territory such as Jackson’s Point Camp in Ontario and Pine Lake Camp in Alberta. Some of these camps focus on outdoor adventures, and others are music and creative arts camps, but all of them help kids learn about Jesus and grow closer to Him.
Colour Me
DOWN
1. Used to light your path
2. A small instrument for making shrill sounds
4. A bag to carry camping supplies
5. A tool used for digging
7. A game played at summer camp: the flag
ACROSS
3. A large, warm bag for resting, usually zippered
6. An instrument for determining directions
8. Short form of tarpaulin
9. A light used while camping
10. A place to sleep while camping
Answers: 1. flashlight; 2. whistle; 3. sleeping bag; 4. backpack; 5. shovel; 6. compass; 7. capture; 8. tarp; 9. lantern; 10. tent
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Brian Peddle, General; Commissioner Floyd Tidd, territorial commander; Geoff Moulton, editor-in-chief; Abbigail Oliver, editor; Rivonny Luchas, designer. International Headquarters, 101 Queen Victoria Street, London, England, EC4P 4EP. Subscription for one year, Canada $12 (includes GST/HST); USA $15; foreign $17. Agreement No 40064794. All Scripture references from the Holy Bible, New International Reader’s Version, unless otherwise stated. Illustrations: stock.Adobe.com and gettyimages.ca unless otherwise stated. ISSN 2368- 626X
Complete the crossword by filling in the spaces below.
Connect the dots.
ISSUE 34
Pizza Scramble
Unscramble the words to find the pizza toppings.
Picture Sudoku
Fill in the empty squares so that every row, column and 2x2 box contains each of the four objects:
Hi kids!
Have you ever been to a pizza party?
When I make pizzas with my family, they are all different. I like mushrooms and peppers on my pizza, but my sister likes pepperoni and extra cheese. My mom likes pineapple, but my dad likes olives. It is fun to create pizza, choosing all the best toppings to make it your own, just the way you like it.
Like pizza, all of us are different from one another. We look different and we like different things. God created us to be unique and special. Read this issue of Just for Kids to learn what the Bible says about His wonderful creations. And next time you eat a slice of pizza, think about all the talents, gifts and abilities that God gave you. Your friend, Abby
RMSOHUMOS
LPAENPIPE
Answers: mushrooms; cheese; pepperoni; pineapple; sausage; pepper.
favourite pizza toppings?
ESHCEE ONPREIPEP
What are your GASUSAE EPPRPE
Match the Pizzas
You created the deepest parts of my being.
You put me together inside my mother’s body. How You made me is amazing and wonderful.
—Psalm 139:13-14
Get to the Pizza!
What does this mean?
Apotterisan artist who makes thingsoutofclay byformingitinto somethingbeautiful suchasapotora vase.Likeapotter (orapizzachef),God creates His children. Hemouldsandshapesusintowho we are.
What does this mean?
Before we were even born, God created us. He’s a very talented artist, and all His creations are masterpieces! No two people are the same. We are unique and filled with talents, gifts, personalities and skills that He chose just for us, kind of like a delicious homemade pizza with all the yummy toppings.
Lord, You are our Father. We are the clay. You are the potter. Your hands made all of us.
—Isaiah 64:8
Find 5 Differences
Sudoku Solution
34-08/26/23 Just for Kids is a Ready to Explore resource, published weekly by The Salvation Army, Canada and Bermuda, 2 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON, M4H 1P4. Phone: (416) 422-6119; fax: (416) 422-6217; email: justforkids@salvationarmy.ca. Brian Peddle, General; Commissioner Floyd Tidd, territorial commander; Geoff Moulton, editor-in-chief; Abbigail Oliver, editor; Rivonny Luchas, designer. International Headquarters, 101 Queen Victoria Street, London, England, EC4P 4EP. Subscription for one year, Canada $12 (includes GST/HST); USA $15; foreign $17. Agreement No 40064794. All Scripture references from the Holy Bible, New International Reader’s Version, unless otherwise stated. Illustrations: stock.Adobe.com and gettyimages.ca unless otherwise stated. ISSN 2368626X
