Kids Alive! – formerly The Young Soldier – Issue No 7300
19 March 2022
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it f you could gift wrap happiness what would r bestie, you with look like? Playing footie, a play date things that a rollercoaster ride or a bag of sweets? The sizes and can make people happy come in all shapes and t. However, be very different from one person to the nex ry for everyone – there’s something that’s absolutely necessa happy! making time to do those things that make us on Sunday International Day of Happiness takes place that growing (20 March). This special day reminds people nt – especially in happiness and well-being is super importa world, such when there’s lots of sad stuff going on in the as the conflict in Ukraine. ss, To get involved in International Day of Happine – whether simply do something that makes you happy k, getting it’s being creative, curling up with a good boo g time outside into beautiful countryside or spendin that with friends and family. Remember though that give gs thin happiness isn’t only about celebrating er place us joy – it’s also about making the world a bett ut things abo k by caring for others. So, why don’t you thin aps you you could do for the happiness of others? Perh e some could donate groceries to a food bank, rais or card money for refugees, make a thank you pray for those suffering because of wars. To find out more visit dayofhappiness.net One of my favourite bits in the Bible is Philippians 4:4–7 – it talks about always being joyful and not worrying, because you biblegateway.com. have Jesus with you. You can check it out at biblegateway.com I find it impossible to be happy all the time. However, having Jesus as a friend I can talk to about anything really helps me to feel OK – even on bad days. I still get sad, annoyed and worry about stuff, but chatting to Jesus always makes me feel better. Whenever I talk to him I also make sure I share things that I’m happy about and say thanks. You can’t be happy all the time, but I think it’s always possible to find something to be happy about. I hope you find a reason to smile today. If you do, make sure you share that happiness with someone else. Happy International Day of Happiness, readers!
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READ THE COMMENT ABOUT SHOWING GOD’S LOVE TO OTHERS
Sharing Snacks Shows Sweetness says Alicia Begley
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have a little boy and I’m trying to teach him about sharing. I love it when he has a snack, such as a breadstick, and he offers me a bite. He shares because he knows me and loves me. Imagine if you had to share your snack with a stranger. What about sharing with 5,000 strangers? I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t be too happy about that! You might recognise the story in the Bible cartoon opposite. Jesus was tired from a busy day. It probably would have been easy to send all the people away so he could just chill! But he decided
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to show God’s love to them and care for them. Jesus took something small – some bread and a couple of fish – and turned it into something amazing! Through God’s power, Jesus was able to feed the thousands of people who had gathered to hear him talk. We can show Jesus’ love to people too by caring for them. The Bible says in James 2:17 that if we have faith but don’t do anything with it to help others then it’s nonsense. If we say we love Jesus and want to be his friend, then our actions should match what we say. How can you show God’s love to people you meet? Copy the picture of the loaves and fish (below left) into the empty grid.
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Love In Action
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CHECK OUT YOUR BIBLE – MARK 6:30–44; JAMES 2:17
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I was being controlled by seven evil spirits, but Jesus healed me.
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I stood by Jesus’ cross as he was being crucified.
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First thing on the day after the Sabbath, I rushed to the tomb with some other ladies. But when we arrived, Jesus’ body was gone.
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I became a faithful follower of Jesus, travelling with him as he preached and contributing to his ministry.
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I was the first person to see and speak to Jesus after he rose from the dead.
Can you guess who I am?
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How well do you know your Bible heroes? Can you name the boy who took on a giant or the girl who watched over her little brother as he sailed down the stream in a basket? The Bible is filled with amazing stories of ordinary people who, with God’s help, did extraordinary things. So read the clues below and guess who this week’s Bible hero is!
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THis week i am doing what makes me happy! I love sitting in my onesie watching the tv. See if you can spot this version of me on ANOTHER PAGE IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.
20 March Isabelle Tyrrel l – age 13
2 1 March gan – age 9 Tommy Mor
22 March Jasmine Hundal – age 9
2 3 March ey – age 6 Bell a Ma ss
2 5 March Phoebe-Grace –
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Guess the Group
Bevy is a collective noun that’s used for loads of different groups. One example is a bevy of beauties. Here are some others, but one of them is incorrect…
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Hawks Maidens
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Can you spot the odd one out?
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What kind of key opens a banana? A mon-key! H e, h e, h e, h e!
Why did an old man fall in a well? Because he couldn’t see that well!
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across: 1 Vessel smaller than a ship. 3 Glass container for cut flowers. 7 Pacific or Atlantic, for example. 8 Farm animal. 9 Mobile home towed behind a car. 13 Mixture of gases in the atmosphere. 14 Railway transport. 16 Music that is sung. 17 Bird’s home.
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1 Item of footwear. 2 Top playing card. 4 First Greek letter. 5 Margin or verge. 6 Young children. 10 Protective garment used when cooking. 11 Weight or a church service. 12 Tangle or fastening for a tie, for example. 15 This changes on your birthday.
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What do you call a guy with a rubber toe? Roberto! Did you hear about the population of Ireland? It’s Dublin!
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L K Y T H R I J J A O R S K D O L L I H L Y E L P C A E N O L L V P C U Q F I Y P S H Z Y B G Y T L A T E D H A S I I H V Z T J O Y F U L I X I M T J C C H E E R F U L
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HAPPINESS WORDSEARCH Find the happy-related words in the grid.
PLEASED CHEERFUL SPARKLY THRILLED DELIGHTED ELATED ECSTATIC BLESSED JOYFUL HAPPY JOLLY GLAD GRATEFUL Correctly fill in the words that link the left- and right-hand columns to reveal a new word in the pink squares. Clue: organ of the body.
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How to be a Hero Competition
ave you ever finished an amazing book and just H wanted more? Well with this prize, you can have it! Once you finish How to be a Hero, you can move on to Land of Lost Things and then A Gathering of Giants! Embark on a laugh-out-loud fantasy adventure with the How to be a Hero trilogy. Set in the world of Norse mythology, our heroes set off on a thrilling quest. Whetstone is a young Viking thief and along with Lotta, a failing trainee Valkyrie, they aim to regain their heroic status and defeat Loki, the trickster god. During their high-stakes journey, the unlikely heroes must face a terrifying sea-serpent attack, a gigantic wolf who likes his tummy tickled, an army of giants, traitorous trolls and dangerous long-lost secrets. Join them as they learn how to be friends, what it means to be heroes and just how confusing the Norse gods really are. With exciting illustrations throughout, this epic adventure is guaranteed to make you giggle and keep you gripped right up until the trilogy’s explosive finale! For your opportunity to win the How to be a Hero trilogy answer the question below and email your full name, age, address and answer to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk to reach us by Friday 15 April when the winners will be chosen – remember to put ‘How to be a Hero Competition’ in the subject box. You can also enter by filling in the details on the coupon below and posting it to: How to be a Hero Competition, Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN.
IN! W Written by Cat Weldon and illustrated by Katie Kear, these books can be purchased from Amazon and other bookshops.
What is the name of the trickster God? Loki
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prayer psalm colouring It’s World Poetry Day on Monday (21 March). The Bible’s full of poems – the book of Psalms, for example, is full of poetry that was set to music and sung. To celebrate World Poetry Day, we’ve included some verses from Psalm 9. Colour in the words and fill in the gaps to read King David’s poem about finding peace and happiness when we trust God. You can also use it as a prayer for people who are suffering in the conflict in Ukraine or other wars, or you can write your own prayer poem. When you’ve finished email it to: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk – make sure you write ‘Prayer Psalm 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 fill in your details below so we know who you are. We send a gift to everyone whose colouring we publish, so don’t miss out!
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How many of the world’s largest 500 companies are run by women? 14 41 410
How many countries in the world give women and men equal legal working rights?
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When was the first International Women’s Day?
A 1911 B 1941 C 1981
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How many female Heads of State are there?
Which country has the most female representation in Parliament?
A Sweden B Germany C Rwanda
How many women alive today were married before their 15th birthday?
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Making Progress There has been progress towards achieving gender equality. Women’s rights have improved which has led to greater access to opportunities. More girls are in school, more women are taking up positions of leadership and fewer girls are being forced into early marriage.
Work to be Done
However, there is still work to be done. While there are more women in positions of leadership, they are still outnumbered by men. Women are more likely to be responsible for housework, even if they also work full-time jobs. And women are more affected by climate-change, poverty and gender-based violence. In fact, one in three women around the world will experience violence in their lifetime. As long as such inequalities and injustices exist, we must continue to push for gender justice.
Meet Elena Elena is from Tres Arroyos, Argentina. As an adult, Elena got married and had two children. Though things started well, over time Elena’s husband started to hurt her and he stopped Elena from seeing her friends and family. She said, ‘At first, I didn’t realise he was treating me badly. People would notice the yelling, but I would not acknowledge it. To me that was normal.’ Eventually, Elena’s friends helped her to see that the way she was being treated was wrong. She made the brave decision to leave and reconnected with her family. Elena worked seven days a week to earn enough money to afford to rent her own place. She said, ‘I was working a lot. For months I didn’t take a day off. I wanted to build my life.’ It was during this time that Elena was invited to join the group therapy sessions at The Salvation Army. Elena was encouraged to share her story in a safe and supportive place. In the group, Elena found friendship and the encouragement to keep moving forward. She now tries to support other women who are in similar situations to her. ‘I tell my story to others and try to help.’
1 in 3 Challenge You can take a stand for gender justice by taking on the 1 in 3 Challenge as part of the Helping-Hand Appeal. The money raised will be used to support The Salvation Army’s gender justice projects, like the one Elena is part of in Argentina. This challenge is based on the fact that one in three women around the world will experience violence in their lifetime. The idea is to take those numbers and use them to inspire your very own challenge. Could you cycle 13 miles, run for 13 minutes every day or dance for 13 hours straight? Could you team up with friends to bake and sell 130 cakes? Could you walk 13,000 steps as a family? These are just a few ideas – let your imagination run wild!
Give a Helping-Hand! Ask your parents or carers to set up a Just Giving page for your challenge to keep track of your donations. You can link it to the Helping-Hand 2022 campaign page by visiting justgiving.com/campaign/HelpingHand2022.
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The Kids Alive! team loves to hear from our 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.
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Age? 11. Favourite colour? Blue. Favourite food? Sweetcorn. Favourite sport? Football. Favourite bit of Kids Alive! ? Colourings. Favourite Bible story and why? Joseph and his wonderful coat, because it tells you that you can stand out in any way. Favourite TV programme? The Story of Tracy Beaker. What do you want to be when you’re older? Footballer or singer. Pets? Guinea pig – Marv. Hobbies? Reading, sport and BSL (British Sign Language). Tell us a joke. Why don’t you give Elsa a balloon? Because she’ll ‘Let it gooo! Let it gooo!’ What special skill or talent do you have? Swimming. Tell us something interesting about yourself. I do different sports. Is there anything else you would like to tell us? I can sign the whole song, ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ by Band Aid in sign language.
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Cool Colourings
Eleanor (above), age 7, and Jack (left), age 7, had fun with bright colours in their fantastic You Are Awesome colourings. Can you spot the animal stickers on Eleanor’s colouring?
! g in d ea R t a g in st ea F d n a Fun Army dressed up Kids at Reading Central Salvation for their young as their favourite book characters h the help of Kids people’s annual celebrations. Wit about Caring for Alive! comics the children learnt a time of prayers Creation. The youth group also led Judith Daniels for Ukraine. Majors Graham and ded out prizes. The joined in the celebrations and han enjoyed his book. KA! team wonders if Spider-Man than 100 children During the half-term break more nch, a special time and grown-ups enjoyed Lunch Bu and have fun to eat good food, make new friends together!
New Junior Soldiers
A junior soldier is a young member of The Salvation Army
Alfie, William, Stapleford.
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You’ve got to stop eating all that unhealthy food, Norman.
It’s not good for you.
You sound like my mum, Patch.
She’s always telling me to eat more vegetables To have my ‘five a day’!
So, what five vegetables are you planning to eat?
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