Hi kids!
This week, Canadians have a special day to celebrate— Canada Day! Canada officially became a country on July 1, 1867. On Canada Day, we can celebrate how fortunate we are to live in a safe, peaceful country. We’re also lucky that we have a safe, peaceful God to protect and love us. In this issue of Just for Kids, you will learn a Bible verse about God’s grace and what it means to you. Your friend, Abby
O Canada!
Colour the map of Canada. Do you know where all the provinces and territories are? Label them! And if you live in Canada, circle your province.
Canada Day Sudoku
Fill in the squares so that every row, column and 2 x 2 box contains one of these four Canadian symbols:
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Did You Know?
Canada is the second largest country in the world, next to Russia. It is home to diverse wildlife such as moose, beavers, black bears and reindeer.
Canada has more lakes than any country in the world, including the five Great Lakes: Lake Ontario, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Superior and Lake Erie.
Source: National Geographic Kids and Canada.ca
Canada Day Word Search
Can you find the words that tell us about Canada?
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A -M A Z E - I NG Help the beaver get back to his home. Sudoku Solution Colour Me 26-07/01/23 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 2368- 626X God’s grace has saved you because of your faith in Christ. Your salvation doesn’t come from anything you do. It is God’s gift. It is not based on anything you have done. No one can brag about earning it. What does this mean? This Bible verse tells us that no matter who we are, we can be saved and loved by God. We do not have to be perfect, to do or say all the right things—all we need is faith in Him! —Ephesians 2:8-9 CanadaTriviaDay What is the capital of Canada? What animal is on thequarter?Canadian What is the national animal of Canada? What is nationalCanada’s sport?winter Answers: Ottawa; caribou; ice hockey; beaver.
Hi kids!
At church, you might have heard about junior soldiers—maybe you are one! In The Salvation Army, junior soldiers are kids who have chosen to love and obey God. They learn about God and the Bible through leaders at their church, and when they are ready, they sign a very important document called the “Junior Soldier Promise” and they are enrolled in a special ceremony. In this issue of Just for Kids, you will learn about the Junior Soldier Promise and what it means to be a junior soldier. If you are interested in becoming one yourself, talk to your corps officer or youth leader at church.
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The Junior Soldier Promise
Every junior soldier makes a promise that they will trust in God, pray and read their Bible. They promise to think, speak and act as a Christian, to not participate in harmful activities and to tell others about God’s amazing love. The junior soldier signs their Junior Soldier Promise and receives a special pin, declaring that they are a soldier of God.
Colour Me
Your friend, Abby
Complete the picture.
Help the kids get to church.
What’s Happening, Canada and Bermuda?
At Agincourt Community Church, Toronto, 10 cool kids were enrolled as junior soldiers. Congratulations to Daniella AkobumduFestus, Emmanuel Law-Ahmiegbe, Deborah Law-Ahmiegbe, Emanuella Akobumdu-Festus, Oreoluwa Elizabeth Adeosun, Gideon Sharp, Godson Akobumdu-Festus, Jesse Wilson, Ifeoluwa Wilhelmina Adeosun (Esther) and Gabriella Akobumdu-Festus!
Junior Soldier Spotlight: Luke Hoeft
Why
It’s fun worshipping God, there’s lots of learning about history and God and Jesus. I like the songs at church and the sermons. I learn a lot from people who know more about the Bible than me.
To me, being a junior soldier is a step closer to being with God. It is the beginning of my journey with God.
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Luke Hoeft was enrolled as a junior soldier at Heritage Park Temple, Winnipeg, in 2022
I have thought about being a Salvation Army officer because I want to help people and let them know they have a place with God.
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27-07/08/23 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 2368- 626X
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Shipwrecked!
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When is the best time to buy a pirate ship?
When it’s on sail
Hi kids!
I have a funny story to tell you. One summer, while boating on a small lake with my family, the boat ran out of gas and the engine stopped!
At first, we were worried. We were stuck with no way to get back to the dock. Two family members had to swim to a nearby cottage and with the help of a friendly neighbour, we were up and running again! Our boat made it safely home.
In the Bible, there is a story about the Apostle Paul who was not so lucky. He was travelling around, spreading the good news about Jesus, when the boat he was on sank! Read this week’s story to find out what happened next.
Your friend, Abby
What church do pirates attend? Find
The Apostle Paul, who once hated Christians, had been arrested for being a Christian. He was put on a ship to Rome so he could be tried in court. It was late fall. Paul tried to warn the captain that it might be stormy at sea. But the captain didn’t listen. Sure enough, once they set sail, a strong wind blew up. It carried them far out to sea where they were tossed and blown for two weeks.
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stormy, Christian, captain, tossed, blown Unscramble these words from the Bible story. Shipwrecked Words! 28-07/15/23 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 Journey through the maze, collecting all the anchors.
Church Scavenger Hunt
Next time you are at church, search for the following items and people, and get to know your church!
Hi kids!
What is your favourite part about church? For me, it’s clapping along to worship songs, learning from sermons and catching up with friends after the service. We share something in common with the people at our churches—our love for Jesus.
In the Bible, there are plenty of stories about people gathering to learn about God and pray together. Even Jesus worshipped and gave sermons to groups (and sometimes very large crowds!) of people. When we all come together, our voices are louder and our faith is stronger. Your friend, Abby
Bible Search
Church Sudoku
Fill in the squares so that every row, column and 2x2 box contains each of these items:
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Who is your corps officer? (Hint: sometimes there are two!)
Name somebody who plays an instrument.
In what room can you find a Bible?
Find somebody who is wearing a Salvation Army uniform.
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ACTS GALATIANS LUKE REVELATION COLOSSIANS HEBREWS MARK EPHESIANS JAMES MATTHEW
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Find these New Testament books.
What does this mean?
It is easy to love God because He is faithful. But it is also important to love and encourage each other, and help each other be better Christians. Church is a great place to do this!
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Find the correct shadow. 29-07/22/23 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
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Let us consider how we can stir up one another to love. Let us help one another to do good works. And let us not give up meeting together.... Instead, let us encourage one another with words of hope.
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—Hebrews 10:24-25
Hi kids!
When I wake up in the morning, I make my bed. It is important to me that my room is clean and tidy. I spend a lot of time at my home, so I want to make sure that it is a comfortable and peaceful space to live.
As Christians, our home is not just the place where we live on earth, but our home is in heaven with God. And God makes sure that our heavenly home is clean and peaceful so that we will be happy there.
Have you ever wondered what heaven looks like? Read this week’s issue of Just for Kids to see what the Bible says about heaven. It must be a beautiful place!
Your friend, Abby
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A New Heaven Revelation
In Revelation 21:3-5, which is from the very last book of the Bible, John recalls hearing a loud voice coming from a throne in heaven. It explained what happens in heaven. “Look! God will now live with the people. They will be His people,” the voice said. “God Himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death. And there will be no more sadness. There will be no more crying or pain. Things are no longer the way they used to be.”
Then, the voice in heaven said: “I am making everything new. You can trust these words. They are true.”
Heavenly Home
Draw a picture of what you think heaven looks like.
Match the shadows.
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Whose house is this? Colour Me 30-07/29/23 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 Find 10 Differences How do angels greet their friends? What fish will you find in heaven? “Halo!” Angelfish
