The Great Commission
After Jesus had been raised from the dead, the 11 disciples went to a mountain in Galilee where Jesus had told them to go. There, they saw Him and worshipped Him, but some doubted.
Jesus went to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go and tell people all over the world to believe in Me so they can become disciples, too. Baptize them and wipe their sins away in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything I have commanded.”
Then Jesus reminded them, “Surely, I am with you always, until the very end of the age.”
Monster Maze
Your friend, Abby Math Square
Find your way through the maze, but watch out for monsters!
Word Search
Use numbers between one and nine to fill in the spaces so that the totals for each horizontal row and vertical column equal the solutions given in blue.
C G X O B D A G C B K O B N L W H A K A R E M R E E T L P P Y T O M J V R I I T P W O E A G A L V I U E S R H N E E V Z U U I V P A D E H E S Y T I R O H T U A J M B E L I E V E D D A L S P S M A U R AUTHORITY COMMAND HEAVEN WORLD BAPTIZE EARTH JESUS BELIEVE GALILEE OBEY ISSUE18
Matthew 28:16-20
God’s Great Mission
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Hi kids!
In our cities, we have firefighters that we can call on to help us out when we’re in danger. Sometimes our local firefighters stop by our schools to show us their cool (and very heavy) equipment, and to teach us all about fire safety and what to do if we ever experience a fire—stop, drop and roll!
It’s good to know that we can trust firefighters to help us in the case of a fire. Like firefighters, God sends the Holy Spirit to help us when we’re in need. Whether we are scared, afraid, sad or just lonely, the Lord is with us and will fill us with peace and joy.
In this issue of Just for Kids, you will read about a day called “Pentecost,” when God sent the Holy Spirit to give a message to the disciples.
Your friend, Abby
Picture Sudoku
Fill in the empty squares so that every row, column and 2x2 box contains each of the four objects:
ISSUE 19
Firefighter Facts
It takes an average of one minute and 15 seconds for firefighters to put on their uniform and gear.
The fastest time recorded for a firefighter to get dressed is 27 seconds.
Fire trucks can pump out up to 8,000 litres of water in just one minute. One bathtub holds only 300 litres!
Source: natgeokids.com
Match each object to the correct shadow.
Fight the Fire
Journey through the maze, putting out each fire.
God Sends His Spirit Acts 2:1-41
After Jesus went back to heaven, His disciples were all together in Jerusalem. Without warning, there was a sound like a strong wind—it filled the whole building. Then, the disciples saw what looked like fire on top of their heads, and they were filled with the Holy Spirit. They started telling people the good news about Jesus.
Many people came when they heard the sound, and some thought the disciples were acting funny. “What does this mean?” they asked.
One disciple, Peter, stood up and told them all about Jesus—His life, His death and His Resurrection—and he urged them to become followers of Jesus, too. “Long ago God planned that Jesus would be handed over to you,” he explained. “All of you must turn away from your sins and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then your sins will be forgiven.”
That day, about 3,000 people became Christians!
Firefighter Word Search
I Spy
How many of each object can you find?
Did You Know?
The Salvation Army crest says “Blood and Fire,” which represents the blood of Jesus who died on the cross and the fire of the Holy Spirit, like the fire the disciples saw at Pentecost!
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Y U X E H S Q T L O Q T F R C O R M A C B L E I O U S T D U R X K F C K E E D O R D J K A M F I E S E R I P L S W U R S G A Q E P R E T A W N S H O N X R W Y C A I T M N H I S Z H D S I A C G J A X E FIRE HELMET AXE HOSE LADDER TRUCK WATER SAFETY DANGER STOP
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Medical Maze
One time, my sister broke her ankle. She went to the hospital where the doctors and nurses took care of her. They took X-rays, put her ankle in a cast and gave her crutches to help her walk while she healed. When we are sick or hurt, we know we can go to the doctor for help.
In this issue of Just for Kids, you will read about a man who could not walk, but with God, he was healed. The man could walk and jump again. Some people didn’t understand why—he didn’t have a cast or crutches. It was a miracle.
But Peter and John knew that it was God’s power that healed him. They were so confident, they told everybody about it. Read this week’s Bible story to learn what happened to Peter and John.
Your friend, Abby
ISSUE20
Spot 5 Differences
Peter and John
Help a Disabled Man Hi kids!
Did You Know?
The Salvation Army has its own hospital in Toronto called the Toronto Grace Health Centre where they take care of sick patients and people in need.
Internationally, The Salvation Army has 172 hospitals and clinics in 37 different countries! They also provide training to nurses.
Double Puzzle
Find the words from the Bible story. Then write the first nine remaining letters on the blanks to read the hidden message.
Peter and John at the Sanhedrin Acts 3:1-4:21
One day, Peter and John walked together to the temple. Outside, they saw a man who was unable to walk. The man begged them for money, but instead, Peter said to him: “I do not have silver or gold, but I have something else. In the name of Jesus Christ, walk.”
Peter helped the man stand. His feet and ankles were healed. Then, the man went with them into the temple courtyards, walking, jumping and praising God. The people in the temple saw him and were amazed. “In the name of Jesus, this man has been made strong,” said Peter.
—Hebrews 13:6
What does this mean?
This Bible verse tells us that the Lord is with us. He is on our side and He helps us when we need Him. Like Peter and John, we do not need to be afraid. We do not need to worry about what other people think about us or do to us. We can be confident in God.
Peter and John were so excited about God’s power, they told everyone to believe in Him and turn to God to wipe away their sins.
But this made the religious leaders of the temple angry. They arrested Peter and John and put them in jail. The next day, the rulers and elders of Jerusalem had Peter and John brought to them, and they questioned how they healed the man. “It is by the name of Jesus Christ, whom you crucified and God raised from the dead, that this man is healed,” Peter told them.
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The rulers saw the courage of Peter and John, and they knew that everyone had seen the healed man. Many people praised God because of this. “What can we do?” asked the rulers. “Everybody in Jerusalem knows this miracle is true.” So, the rulers let Peter and John go.
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ANGRY ARRESTED CHRIST CROWD HEALED JESUS JOHN LEADERS MONEY PETER TEMPLE WALK C T U R W P N D T O E H G O D A E E L R L M R L V T L T F E P X Y I S D K K E S M F C E S S H E R R E S R Q N T B E H A T R U A D O D S E N A H D S Z A M J A G Q S C W E J V A L R S G K L O J J P E Y C T C H E R A E D S G M N U Y L C N D R
Turn to God
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So we can say boldly, “The Lord helps me. I will not be afraid. What can mere human beings do to me?”
Hi kids!
Do you have friends who live far away? Maybe they go to another school, live in a different city, or even a different country!
In The Salvation Army, we have Salvationist friends all over the world— in 133 countries, to be exact. One of those countries is Bermuda.
Bermuda is an island located in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is also a key part of The Salvation Army’s Canada and Bermuda Territory. There are many beautiful beaches, friendly people and interesting wildlife such as sea turtles and humpback whales.
In this issue of Just for Kids, you will read about Bermuda Day which is celebrated every year in May. You will also find some fun facts to learn more about our Bermudian friends.
Your friend, Abby
Connect the dots.
What is Bermuda Day?
ISSUE21
What do you call a fish with no eye?
Why wouldn’t the shrimp share his treasure? Because he was a little shellfish
Bermuda Day is an island tradition that goes back 44 years. It celebrates the warming temperature, marking the first day of the year that Bermudians tend to go back into the water after the winter. It also marks the first day that people will start wearing Bermuda shorts to work! A parade is held each year in the capital, Hamilton, with a race, dancers and colourful floats.
Find 10 Differences
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Did You Know?
Happy Bermuda Day! Bermuda Word Search
The capital of Bermuda is Hamilton, but its largest
Bermuda’s flag is red with the Union Jack of the United Kingdom in the top left corner and the Bermudian coat of arms on the right.
More than 300 shipwrecks have been found on the coast of Bermuda. You can even see some of them while snorkelling!
What’s Happening, Canada and Bermuda?
Celine, a junior soldier at North Street Citadel in Hamilton, Bermuda, recently attended a book signing for Fudgesicle by Tinee Furbert. Celine’s awesome hair inspired the hairstyle of the book’s main character, Novi!
Fudgesicle is a story that empowers girls of colour to embrace and love their natural skin tones, just like our friend, Celine.
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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
T S O T D N A L S I R U U R E F R I S I A C S S R K S E M O H D R U U T T U E Q R H P I R N A A L F G X C T C I S I H H E H R L Q K M H C I B D S C O D E B I L A A U I H A E T C N O K A K L E B E G T E C D J K P L L P B T C H A M I L T O N M B S B L F L K E Z M Q Y T H C B T I H Y G S O BEACH BIRDS SUNSHINE CRICKET HAMILTON ISLAND PALM TREES ST. GEORGE’S TROPICAL TURTLES
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The most popular sport in Bermuda is cricket.
is St. George’s.
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