Kids Alive! is now available online – go to salvationarmy.org.uk 3 JULY 2021
Kids Alive! – formerly The Young Soldier – Issue No 7264
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Remember to say a big…
THANK YOU!
Have you heard the saying, ‘It doesn’t cost anything to say thank you’? It’s so true – saying thank you is one of the easiest things we can do but it can mean so much! It’s been a difficult time during the coronavirus pandemic and Thank You Day on Sunday (4 July) is the perfect opportunity to thank those who’ve helped us to get through the past 15 months. All over the country, friends, families and communities will celebrate Thank You Day with fun activities to say thank you for everything that’s been done to support one another. You can organise your own thank you party or join in with Thank You Day events taking place near you. These include a park run followed by a picnic brunch; The Big Lunch, a community picnic or street party with neighbours; a Power Hour to tidy up shared spaces; Thank You for the Music, a play or sing-a-long performance; Cheers for Volunteers, to thank volunteers who have helped us; and a barbecue at the end of the day – the nation’s biggest ever cookout led by celebrity chef, Levi Roots. It doesn’t matter what you do, readers, as long as you find some way to say thank you!
For more info about Thank You Day visit thankyouday.org.uk
Turn to page 11 to see how to make a Thank You card
There’s a bunch of flowers hidden on every page of this week’s issue. See if you can find them all!
Like lots of people, I’ve been working from home for quite some time. That means I spend most of the day by myself, so I listen to the radio for some company. As well as enjoying the music, I get to listen to people chatting and I join in the quizzes too. Recently the radio station I listen to has been playing a new song by Diana Ross called ‘Thank You’. Through the song she thanks someone (I don’t know who) for always being there. At one point she simply says, ‘Thank you for my life’. The song reminds me that I have lots to be thankful for. So on Thank You Day I’ll say thank you for family, friends, colleagues, church, schoolteachers, nurses (especially the one who jabbed me twice!) and the radio. Most of all, I’ll thank God for my life and for always being there for me.
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READ THE COMMENT BELOW ABOUT KEEPING YOUR EYES AND EARS OPEN FOR MESSAGES FROM GOD
Look Out and Listen! says Steve English
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as a friend ever had to grab your attention by waving at you or doing something unusual? This is what God did to Moses by setting a bush on fire without making it burn. Looking back on Moses’ life we can see that it was full of amazing miracles – from the parting of the Red Sea to being provided with manna (a special kind of food given by God) from Heaven. The burning bush was the first of these miracles and God did it simply to grab Moses’ attention. God knew that Moses would be curious enough to want to move nearer and see the bush close up for himself. It was then that God spoke to him and set
Moses on a great lifelong adventure. Like Moses, we should be curious about the world around us that was made by God. Paul, one of the early Christians, who has featured in the last few Bible cartoons, once said that since the beginning of the world God has been clearly seen in his creation. So next time you’re outside, playing with your friends or going for a walk with your family (or your sheep) be curious enough to look out for God in the wonderful world we live in. It may be that he wants to talk to you, and if he does, don’t be afraid as Moses was. You don’t want to miss out on a great adventure.
Miraculous Message When Moses asked God who he was, God had an answer for him. Shade the flames that have dots inside them to discover God’s reply.
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I Will Be With You
Moses and the Burning Bush
Kids Alive! follows the Salvation Army Youth and Children’s Ministries Unit’s Explore It! resource – go to salvationarmy.org.uk/youth-and-children/childrens-resources
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CHECK OUT YOUR BIBLE – EXODUS 3
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Steve English
Praying with Jesus
with KA! JAM Co-ordinator Ibukun Baku
NOW YOU PRAY
Prayers are special because they’re an opportunity to share everything that’s on our minds with Jesus. Prayers have the power to change how we feel by filling us with hope and courage. In the Bible there are loads of examples of prayer changing people’s situations. In 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Paul encourages believers to always pray. Using stories from the Bible when Jesus prayed, we want to encourage you to pray too.
Use the space to write a prayer. Thank God for the times that he’s helped you through difficult situations and pray that wherever you are you’ll be a blessing to others, just like Paul was.
Acts 27 and 28
On their way to Rome, Paul and his companions were caught in a storm. Their ship crashed, but everyone survived. Safely ashore in Malta, a venomous snake latched on to Paul’s arm but, miraculously, he was unharmed! The father of Malta’s chief official was sick, so Paul prayed and the man was healed. When the islanders heard about it they went to Paul to be healed too. Eventually, Paul made it to Rome. He was under house arrest, but spent the next two years sharing the good news of Jesus with everyone who came to see him.
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KA! JAM is the cooles t Bible activity club around. As a mem ber you’ll go on amazing adventures through the Bible learning about Jesus. Each activity sheet is filled with lo ts of great stuff about being a Christia n. You’ll also receive our mini-mag , Chatterbox, which is filled with jo kes, games and much more. And to to p it off, there are loads of awesome pr izes to be won! To join KA! JAM and complete the Bible activity courses online, go to salvationarmy.org.u k/ka-jam-sign-up. Or if you would like to receive the postal vers ion, simply fill in the coup on below. To join KA! JAM just fill in the application form and send it – along with KA! JAM, 101 Newington two first-class stamps Causeway, London SE – to: 1 6BN. Applicants must be between 7 and 17 ye Name: ars old to join. Date of birth: Address:
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Hi, I’m Random Rita! Each week I’m going to ask you a trivia question. You can find the answer on another page in this week’s issue look out for this BASKET I’m holding to find it!
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How do you know that bees are happy? Because they hum while they work!
Knock, knock! Who’s there? Dishes! Dishes who? Dishes me, who are you?
What kind of haircuts do bees get? Buzzzz cuts!
Ho ho, ho ho!
Ha ha, ha ha, Wha t did ha ha!
the Dalmatian say after lunch? ‘That hit the spot!’
Why did the boy throw the clock out of the window? Because he wanted to see time fly! Why didn’t the orange Hewin he, the race? squash he he! It ran out of juice!
Crossword Clues
What dinosaur has the best vocabulary? The thesaurus! What do you call a fish without an eye? Ho ho, A fsh!
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Ha ha, 1 Fifth colour of the rainbow. 3 Large boat. 7 Item of ha ha, cutlery. 8 Meshed fabric between goalposts. 9 Tentacled ha ha! sea creature. 13 Sprint. 14 Bird of prey. 16 Dairy product.
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Why did the child cross the playground? To get to the other slide!
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Crossword Clues
What do you get when you cross a centipede with a parrot? A walkie-talkie!
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tea, but insects are actually hey’re not everyone’s cup of l for human life. And you really fascinating and crucia portant these little beasts are can find out exactly how im we’re giving away this week! in One Million Insects, which insects humankind could Did you know that without ation about the world’s not survive? Discover inform s fact-filled book. The huge variety of insects in thi an insect an insect, the book focuses on what makes t groups and why insects differences between insec al group on Earth. are the most important anim g each of the main There are sections explorin ders can find out why types of insect, where rea ns and the rest of the insects are so vital to huma can do to help them. natural world, and what we includes practical There’s also a section that ts safely and ways to advice on observing insec ur garden … no matter encourage insects into yo how small. a copy of One For your opportunity to win question below and Million Insects, answer the address and answer email your full name, age, rg.uk to reach us to kidsalive@salvationarmy.o winners will be by Friday 30 July when the t ‘One Million chosen – remember to pu subject box. You Insects Competition’ in the the details on the coupon can also enter by filling in n, e Million Insects Competitio below and posting it to: On N. Causeway, London SE1 6B Kids Alive! 101 Newington
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Make a Thank You Card What You Need
The design below or a print of the design below. A piece of A5 card (or cut a piece of A4 card in half). Scissors. Paints, pens, pencils, crayons for colouring in. Bright and colourful stuff to cut out and stick on to make a collage. Glue. A grown-up to help. Your imagination.
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1 Cut out the Thank You Card design and stick it on to a piece of A5 card or print* it on to a piece of card and cut it out. 2 Use paints, pens, pencils and crayons to colour in and add to the design. Or cut out some bright and colourful shiny stuff and stick it on to make a collage. 3 Fold the card in half. 4 Write a thank you message inside the card and give it to the person you want to say thank you to.
Thank You! *Go to salvationarmy.org.uk/kidsalive to download a printable version of this page
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Plastic Free July 2011. It’s all Plastic Free July is a global movement that started in Australia in c pollution means about becoming part of the solution to plastic pollution. Less plasti of the main beliefs cleaner streets, healthier oceans and beautiful communities. One big difference’. of the Plastic Free Foundation is that ‘small changes add up to a So, what small changes could you make?
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ee Organise a plastic-fr ts en ud lunch, where st n who bring their ow lunch bring food with g. no plastic packagin rs he ac te Or talk to your ol ho about making the sc ee canteen a plastic-fr y. da a r zone fo
Challenge Yourself
Do a bin audit! You’ll need plenty of space, perhaps a garden or driveway, rubber gloves and a big sheet (or some spare bin bags). With your family’s help, gather your rubbish bins, including recycling. (Top tip – don’t do this too long after bin day as some rubbish can get a bit smelly!) Separate the rubbish into piles, such as recycling and general waste and empty it on to the big sheet. What is your rubbish mostly made up of – batteries, paper, food, plastic bottles, soft plastic wrappers, cans, cardboard or glass? If you discover that you’re throwing away a lot of plastic, think about ways you can reduce that. Perhaps you could replace bottles of shampoo and conditioner with shampoo and conditioner bars, or use bars of soap instead of soap in single-use bottles. You could also swap plastic water bottles for reusable bottles and plastic bags for reusable ones.
Challenge Yourself Does your school have a plastic free or environmental committee? If there isn’t one, talk to your headteacher about setting one up. Then you can explore all sorts of challenges, such as organising school events to inform people about going plastic free or reviewing the school’s stationery list and suggesting plastic-free alternatives.
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At Church Start Small
Encourage your church family to pray for environmental causes and think of ways they can reduce plastic waste.
Out and About
Start Small
Take a walk around the supermarket to see how many things are wrapped in plastic. A lot of our food, such as fruit, vegetables But is there and meat is packaged in plastic. guardians to avoid or an alternative? Ask your parents possible. For plastic food packaging as much as s can be bought example, lots of fruit and vegetable without plastic wrapping.
Challenge Yourself Talk to your church leaders about becoming an eco church. There’s loads of information and a survey leaders can complete at ecochurch.arocha.org.uk.
Farmers in Zimbabwe Regular readers might remember that we’ve featured stories from farmers in Zimbabwe who are being supported by The Salvation Army’s Feeding Hope – Helping-Hand appeal. Some of those Zimbabwean farmers are also doing their bit to reduce plastic waste. Training courses run by The Salvation Army help farmers learn how to use local and organic mulch. Organic mulch still protects the seeds and helps them to grow, but they’re better for our world than expensive synthetic fertilisers that would need to be transported around the country in plastic bags. So everyone can do their bit! To find out more about how you can support farmers in Zimbabwe, visit salvationarmy.org.uk/feedinghope.
Challenge Yourself Does your favourite comic come wrapped in a plastic bag? Is there always a plastic toy attached to the front? If so, get in touch with the comic and ask them to consider reducing their plastic use.
HELPING-HAND 2021
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT UK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILY MINISTRIES
Find out more about Plastic Free July and how you can do your bit to tackle plastic pollution at plasticfreejuly.org
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Get In Touch
The ‘Kids Alive!’ team isn’t working in the office at the moment, but we still want to hear from our readers. Please email your news, colourings, reader profiles and anything else you’d like to share with us to: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk. We’d especially like to know whether your church or Sunday school is doing something cool during this difficult time. So get in touch to let us know how you’re staying connected!
I bu ku n Age? 33. Favourite colour? Blue. Favourite food? Vietnamese chicken, plantain, and yam and eggs. Favourite sport? Football and rounders. Favourite bit of Kids Alive! ? All of it, because I’m always learning something new. Favourite Bible story and why? The Gospels, because Jesus showed how much God loves each and every one of us and gave a wonderful example of how we can love God and others too. Favourite TV programme? This Is Us . What do you want to be when you’re older? When I was younger I really wanted to be a rapper, lawyer, doctor and prime minister. But now that I’m older, I’ll probably just focus on being a rapper! Pets? None at the moment – although my son would really love to have a dog. Tell us a joke. What did zero say to eight? ‘Nice belt!’ What special skill or talent do you have? I’m like a child whisperer – little kids love being around me. I just wish I had enough energy to keep up with them! Tell us something interesting about yourself. I used to live in Manchester and I loved it! It’s a great city with lovely people and home to the best football team in the world – Manchester United! Is there anything else you would like to tell us? I hope you keep enjoying Kids Alive! and I can’t wait to read your profiles.
If you haven’t guessed already, the profile on the left is from KA! JAM Co-ordinator, Ibukun Baku! We thought you might like to know a little bit more about the team, so we’ ll be featuring everyone! If you’d like to star in our reader profile section we’d love to hear from you! Get a grown-up to send us an email using the address in th e purple box above. Then we’ll send you the forms to complete.
Why not nominate your Sunday school leader to complete a Kids Alive! reader profile too? Ask them to conta ct us using the email add ress above and we’ll featu re them in a future issue ! Name
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Cool Colourings
From Ava – age 5
From Matthew
– age 5
Here are some cool colourings that we received from our readers. Ke ep sending us your cr eations – we love seeing them !
From Nico – age 6
From Olivia –
age 7
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GOOD QUESTION, PATCH! IN THE OLDEN DAYS, GENTLEMEN WOULD TIE KNOTS IN THEIR HANKIES…
WHY IS THERE A KNOT IN YOUR TAIL, ERIC?
…TO REMIND THEMSELVES OF THINGS THEY DIDN’T WANT TO FORGET.
SO WHAT IS IT THAT YOU NEED REMINDING OF, ERIC?
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AH YES! I REMEMBER NOW…
…IT’S TO REMIND ME THAT PUTTING A KNOT IN MY TAIL IS A BAD IDEA!
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