Amazing Gracie
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Did you know that a newborn can’t see very far away? She can only see blurs of light and shapes. It takes a whole month for a baby’s eyes to develop enough to see her mother’s face, just a few inches away. In this week’s Bible story, we see d Abram’s faith in the way he trusts Go with his whole life, even when God am doesn’t show him the full picture. Abr new and his wife, Sarai, move to a strange am and Abr land when God calls them to. Next, give them a Sarai ask God to do the impossible—to to have one! child, even though they are too old n when he Abram trusts God with his future, eve to trust Him can’t see what’s ahead. Can we learn like Abram?
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CLARENVILLE, N.L.—When Gracie Marsh, a junior soldier at Clarenville Corps, celebrated her birthday earlier this year, she decided to use the occasion as a fundraiser. She asked her friends to give her money instead of gifts because she wanted to support The Salvation Army’s Partners in Mission campaign. Together, Gracie and her friends raised $157. Here’s Gracie with her corps officers, Majors Bill and Velma Preston.
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What do planets like to read? What kind of music do planets sing? Neptunes
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Hi kids! Approximately 1,500 metres under the Pacific Ocean lives a tiny crustacean known as the mantis shrimp. This creature is only 10 centimetres long, which is about the size of a piece of classroom chalk. I’ve seen a mantis shrimp at an aquarium, and at first glance he’s easy to pass by. With a sandy brown shell and clear bulging eyes, he’s not eye-catching by any means. But scientists are studying this amazing little creature because of his ability to see colour unlike any other in the animal kingdom. The mantis shrimp can see 16 types of colours. Our human eyes see a mixture of red, green and blue. In this issue of Just for Kids, you’ll meet Saul (also known as Paul). God has to do something really big to get Saul to see the real purpose of his life.
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How do you make an octopus laugh? With TEN-tickles!
Why do seagulls fly over the sea?
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What did the beach say to the wave?
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Philippians 1:12 Solution: What has happened to me has really helped to spread the good news.
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Hi kids! Have you ever gotten a letter in the mail with your name on it? How exciting! We know that mail carriers are used in Canada to deliver mail around the country. In medieval times, kingdoms also had “special people” to get messages around. Can you guess what they were called? (Take a closer look at the sentence above for a hint!) If you guessed “messengers,” you’re correct! It was seen as a very important job since it helped the king know what was going on in his kingdom. This week, The Salvation Army is having its annual “commissioning” service. This is when Salvation Army cadets become “officers” or pastors. It’s an exciting time of year because it marks the beginning of a special journey for each officer who will go on to spread the messages of Jesus to the world. Read more about commissioning in this issue of Just for Kids.
Your friend, Kristin
Commissioning Word Search ARMY COMMISSION CORPS DISCIPLE MINISTRY PROPHET SALVATION SERVANT
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Lieutenants Joel and Lynn Torrens were commissioned in 2019 in Vancouver as part of the Messengers of Compassion Session
Every graduation class (or “session”) of Salvation Army officers has a special name. This year’s class is called the messengers of the Kingdom. While earthly kingdoms are a thing of the past, we know there is a heavenly kingdom where Jesus sits on the throne. Jesus still uses messengers here on earth to spread His Word. These officers work for the kingdom of heaven, to spread God’s Word across Canada and Bermuda.Remember to pray for all the new Salvation Army officers who are being Messengers of the Kingdom Session commissioned on June 20.
Congratulations! CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L.— Four new junior soldiers show their commitment to Jesus at Conception Bay South Corps: Leah Loveless, Finley Kean, Jacob Kean and Amber Dawe. Way to go!
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Write a letter to King Jesus!
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Help the messenger find his way to the kingdom.
What kind of bugs do secret agents like?
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Here are some animals found in Canada. Can you fit their names into the puzzle?
This week we celebrate Canada’s 153rd birthday on July 1, which we call Canada Day. Did you know that The Salvation Army is even older than Canada? It’s true! The Army was founded in 1865—two years before Canada.
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You might wonder why we set aside a day each year to celebrate the founding of Canada. There’s actually a lot of things to celebrate about being Canadian. In this country, we have laws that protect our rights and freedoms, including the freedom to have religious beliefs. That means we are free to follow Jesus and tell others about Him. In some countries, people are not allowed to be Christians.
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Canada Day Word Search How do blue jays stay fit? What did the beaver say to the maple tree? “It’s been nice gnawing you!”
How do rabbits travel? By hareplane.
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June 21 is National Aboriginal Day, which celebrates Canada’s Indigenous peoples. This is an eagle, drawn in the artistic style of the Coast Salish people, who live in British Columbia.
ST. JOHN’S, N.L.—St. John’s West Corps celebrates as Emilee Chaytor and Jocelyn George are enrolled as junior soldiers. Way to go!
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Answer the following questions to see how much you know about Canada. 1. W hat is the capital of Canada? A. Calgary B. Ottawa C. Toronto
4. W hat is the leader of Canada called? A. prime minister B. president C. supreme ruler
2. W hat animal is on the $1 coin? A. caribou B. bear C. loon
5. How many official languages does Canada have? A. one B. two C. five
3. H ow many oceans touch Canada? A. one B. two C. three
6. When did O Canada become the official anthem of Canada? A. 1867 B. 1954 C. 1980 7. What major sporting event was held in Canada in 2010? A. Summer Olympics B. Winter Olympics C. World Cup
8. W hat province is the largest in Canada? A. Ontario B. Quebec C. British Columbia 9. What city is the capital of British Columbia? A. Vancouver B. Kamloops C. Victoria 10. H ow many people live in Canada? A. 25 million B. 36 million C. 100 million
Answers: 1. B; 2. C; 3. C; 4. A; 5. B; 6. C; 7. B; 8. B; 9. C; 10. B
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