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hat’s the best dream you’ve ever had? Perhaps you’ve dreamt that you’ve explored the deepest depths of the ocean in a submarine made of lollipops. Or maybe you’ve dreamt about riding on the back of a dinosaur, launching into space in a rocket or befriending a beautiful unicorn. In a new film called In Your Dreams, two siblings called Stevie and Elliot journey into some of their best dreams – and also some of their worst!
After finding a special book in a dusty shop, Stevie and Elliot discover that they can now journey into their dreams together when they go to sleep. Some of these dreams are amazing, such as the dream in which Stevie and Elliot go to a town full of walking and talking food. However, some of their dreams are pretty terrible. In fact, they’re so awful that there’s only one word for them – they’re nightmares!
But Stevie and Elliot won’t stop exploring their dreams until they find a magical being called the Sandman! This is because they believe the Sandman can help to fix a problem they’re facing in the real world. Stevie and Elliot’s mum and dad are unhappy with one another, and the siblings believe that only the Sandman can make their family perfect again. However, the pair might just discover that it’s not through the powers of the Sandman that they can save their family – it’s by working together!
‘In Your Dreams’ is available to watch on Netflix now
Dreams can be a bit crazy and hard to understand, but they can also be lovely! They can show us how perfect the world could be – where there are no problems or worries. My perfect dream world would be by the seaside on a sunny day, where everything is calm and happy. However, as Stevie from In Your Dreams soon discovers, the dream world isn’t the real world. Escaping to the dream world doesn’t solve Stevie’s problems or fix anything. It’s just pretend. Unfortunately, there will always be scary or worrying things in our lives. When confronted with these things, we have to find something or someone to help us get through them. In these difficult moments, you might talk to your family or friends and ask for help, but I hope that you also know that you can talk to God. He is always there, and always ready to help us in times of trouble.
Point to God
Iif you read last week’s Bible cartoon, you might fhave been on the edge of your seat wondering what would happen next! The prophets of Baal had tried and failed to get their false god to send fire from Heaven. Now it was Elijah’s turn and what happened next was incredible.
Elijah stepped forward and prayed. He asked God to do something so amazing that everyone watching would know the truth – that God was real and they should follow him. And guess what? God answered! Fire came blazing down from Heaven and burnt up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and even the water around the altar! Everyone saw it and knew that Elijah’s God was the one true God. Many people turned away from Baal that day and chose to follow God instead. Wouldn’t it be awesome to pray like that and to see God’s power in action? The cool thing is that this story shows us how. Did you notice the two things that Elijah asked for? Elijah didn’t pray to show off or to make himself look good. He prayed so that people would know how real and powerful God is.
When our prayers point to God, showing his love and power, amazing things can happen. God loves to answer prayers that help people to see who he is and how much he cares for them.
Read the comment to the right about praying powerful prayers
Powerful Prayer
Finish Elijah’s prayer, which pointed the people back to God, by rearranging the words in each flame. Then place each word into the right place. Clue –1 Kings 18:37, ‘International Children’s Bible’
‘Show these people that you, Lord, are God.
Can you think of someone who doesn’t know God yet? Why not pray a bold prayer like Elijah did? Ask God to do something special that will show them that he’s real, and as you keep faithfully following God, your life will point others to him too.
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Did you know the Bible isn’t one big book? It’s actually 66 books put together to tell one big story of God’s great love. Join us as we look at each Bible book and discover why God made the world, what went wrong and how in the end God saved the world through his son, Jesus.
Courageous Christians
Paul travelled to lots of different cities to share the good news of Jesus, but he wasn’t always treated brilliantly by the people he met. In a city called Thessalonica, Paul had to run away because some of the people living there wanted to hurt Christians!
Paul was worried about whether the church in Thessalonica would survive, so he sent a pal called Timothy to check on them. Timothy discovered that although it was definitely really hard to be a Christian in Thessalonica, the church was still courageously following Jesus.
So Paul sent a letter to the church to encourage them to continue to live in a way that would please God, and to remember that a time was coming when they would live with Jesus in Heaven. They should work hard, treat one another well and celebrate Jesus’ love for them!
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When I Grow Up
What do you want to be when you grow up? To help you learn about a job that you might be interested in, we’ve asked a grown-up to tell us all about what they do for work. It’s time to meet a…
Vet!
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HELLO, READERS, I’VE LOST A VERY IMPORTANT OBJECT SOMEWHERE IN THE ISSUE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO HELP ME FIND IT? I HAVE A CLUE OF WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE HERE.
My name’s Francesca and I’m a vet. My job is to help animals by making sure they stay healthy, and by taking care of them when they’re sick. Every day as a vet is different, as we see so many different patients. My day always starts with a big meeting with my team. Then I’ll start meeting my patients. I’ll listen to their hearts, check their eyes and ears and feel their tummies. We might also do a blood test or an X-ray. They always get a little pat or some belly rubs (and maybe even a treat, if they’ve been good).
Some days, we do operations on our patients. Unfortunately, some dogs like to eat socks and toys, and we have to remove them from their stomachs! We also might have to fix a broken leg or take out a wobbly tooth.
I first decided I wanted to be a vet when I was a little girl. I’ve always loved dogs and always known I wanted to work with animals. To do this, I needed to go to university. I also had to get some experience in a vet practice and learn to take care of animals. I think it’s the best job in the world and I recommend it to anyone who loves solving problems, meeting new people and helping animals!
Francesca
I’d tell you about my dream about a lion, a witch and a wardrobe... ...but it’s Narnia business!
What kind of dreams do hotels have? Suite dreams!
Crossword Clues
by Neil Locker
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Crossword Clues
1 Container for toothpaste, for example. 3 Dairy product. 7 Tremble or vibrate. 8 Small colony insect. 9 Male sibling. 13 Upper limb of the body. 14 Small rodent or a computer device. 16 Discover. 17 Encounter or get together. down:
1 Flip a coin, for example. 2 Constricting snake. 4 Picture. 5 Toy used on windy days. 6 When a person goes to sleep. 10 Citizen of the Italian capital. 11 Young cow. 12 Garment worn under your shirt. 15 Employ or utilise.
Answers on Page 2
Insert the 12 letters given below into the grid so that the same four words read both across and down
D D P C
In last night’s dream I ate a huge marshmallow... ...when I woke up my pillow was gone!
I slept like a log last night... ...I woke up in the fireplace!
by Neil Locker
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CCompetition
an you pretend that we’re not in the season of autumn right now? Instead, imagine that you’ve just woken up on 20 March – the start of spring. The sun has risen a bit earlier in the day, birds are singing outside your window and flowers are starting to bloom in your garden. And tucked next to you in your bed is a Kimmon Spring New Growth doll!
Actually, you don’t need to wait until spring to snuggle up to a Kimmon doll. That’s because these stunning plush toys are made to bring the beauty of spring into your home – no matter what season it is! If you enter this competition, then you might win a playful fox decorated with spring flowers, a curious panda holding a tiny plant or a blossomy bunny! Plus, each Kimmon doll comes in a blind box, with accessories and a matching ID card.
For the opportunity to win your own Kimmon Spring New Growth soft toy, answer the question below and email your full name, age, address and answer to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk
Remember to put ‘Kimmon Competition’ in the subject box. Your entry needs to reach us by Friday 12 December when the winners will be chosen. You can also enter by filling in the details on the coupon below and posting it to: Kimmon Competition, Kids Alive! 1 Champion Park, London SE5 8FJ.
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Christmas Card Competition
Christmas has arrived early at Kids Alive!, because we’re thrilled to support The Salvation Army’s Christmas Card Competition again
Design your own Christmas card on A4 paper with the theme ‘Love Came Down’, and send it to the address below for the opportunity to win a voucher for the Entertainer toy shop. You could also have your artwork featured on the cover of the 13 December issue of Kids Alive!, and even see your design turned into a digital e-card on the Don’t Send Me A Card website. Show us what love means to you at Christmas!
This year, we also have a fundraising opportunity available! Create your card design, then ask a parent or carer to set up a JustGiving fundraising page through The Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal page. Get creative and share the love by raising funds for families facing tough times this year. Our top three Christmas Card Competition fundraisers will even receive a special gift from us! Fundraising is optional – everyone is welcome to submit a design.
The age categories for the competition are: Under-7s, 7 to 9-year-olds, 10 to 12-year-olds and 13 to 16-year-olds. The prizes up for grabs are…
First prize: 1 x £100 Entertainer voucher
Second prizes: 2 x £50 Entertainer voucher
Age category prizes: 4 x £20 Entertainer voucher
Schools are welcome to submit students’ designs, but each entry must include the child’s name, age (not year group) and a parent or school contact (name and email). You can send designs all together, as long as each design has the required details on the back.
For full details and terms and conditions, scan the QR code or visit salvationarmy.org.uk/fundraise-us/card-competition
To enter the competition, post your design (with your full name, age, and your parent or carer’s email address on the back) to Freepost RTLT-UCTS-ZAKJ, Donor Services, 3rd Floor, The Salvation Army, UK Territorial Headquarters, 1 Champion Park, London SE5 8FJ. If you’d like to help The Salvation Army save money, you can use your own postage stamps. All entries must arrive by Friday 21 November. Remember not to fold your design – send it in an A4 envelope.
Living a healthy and active lifestyle, and caring for your physical, mental and spiritual well-being
World Toilet Day
Did you know that over the course of their whole life, the average person spends a total of around 26 years sleeping? They’ll also spend around 13 years at work, 4.5 years munching on food and – believe it or not – 3 years going to the toilet!
We don’t talk about toilets very much in Kids Alive! (and it would be a bit strange if we did), but the truth is that going to the loo is a big part of our lives – and the lives of everyone else in the world.
In the UK, most people will have access to a safe toilet. However, that’s not the case in many other places. Around 3.4 billion people don’t have a safe toilet they can use!
Safe Toilets
A safe toilet is the name that’s often used for a ‘safely managed sanitation service’ (which might just be the best tongue twister that’s ever been invented). These are toilets that don’t have to be shared by lots of households, and where human waste is removed in a safe way.
When someone doesn’t have access to a clean toilet, this increases the risk of them catching diseases! Plus, without safe toilets in schools, lots of girls in some countries have to go home to use one. This means they’re missing out on their education!
Toilets for Everyone
Everyone in the world should have access to safe toilets, shouldn’t they? That’s exactly what World Toilet Day is all about. This special day, which takes place this Wednesday (19 November), reminds people of the need to fight for everyone to have safe loos.
These toilets should be easy to use for all people, and they should be able to withstand difficult conditions that different climates might bring, such as floods and droughts (which are long periods of time when there’s no rain).
A Loo-k to the Future
In the future, there should be toilets all over the world, including every place where people live, such as forests, mountains and desert islands. In fact, if humans went to another planet, they should even build a safe toilet there!
Use the space below to design a toilet that might be used on another planet.
Your Turn
There are three things you can do to take part in World Toilet Day…
Raise Awareness
Tell others about World Toilet Day! You could make a poster to put up in your window or ask a leader at your church if they could pray about it during a service.
In fact, someone at the church that one of the Kids Alive! team goes to raised awareness about many people not having a safe toilet. The church was really moved by this, so they decided to help pay for one in a village in another country.
Raise Money
You could put on a fundraiser to gather money to give to a charity such as The Salvation Army, which publishes Kids Alive! – and which also works to provide safe toilets around the world. You could even take part in ‘Spend a Penny, Give a Pound’, which encourages people to donate a pound coin every time they use the loo!
Be Thankful
If you have a safe toilet that you can use, then you have something that billions of people don’t have. So the next time that you’re scrubbing your hands under a tap after using the loo, remember to be thankful for what you have.
Find out more about fundraising for The Salvation Army by visiting salvationarmy.org.uk/international-development/areas-work/clean-water
Everyone in the world deserves a safe toilet, so take part in World Toilet Day!
Age? 8.
Caroline
Favourite colour? Rainbow.
Favourite food? Spaghetti Bolognese.
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Favourite sport? Football.
Favourite bit of Kids Alive!? Patch’s Pals.
Favourite Bible story and why? Esther, because she was a brave and beautiful queen and saved the Jews.
Favourite TV programme? Deadly 60 and One Zoo Three.
What do you want to be when you’re older? A lion keeper.
Pets? A mischievous cat named Jeff. Hobbies? Scouting.
Tell us a joke. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Lion! Lion who? Lion who’s come to eat you!
What special skill or talent do you have? Doing funny voices.
Tell us something interesting about yourself. I’m a Cub Scout, and I can speak lion.
Is there anything else you would like to tell us? I am an only child, and a junior soldier (young member of The Salvation Army).
Wow! What an amazing colouring from Ethan, aged 8, to celebrate Black History Month.
This is an amazing colouring! All those patterns are so neatly coloured in – great work, Ethan!
G e t I n T o u c h !
The Kids Alive! team loves to hear from its 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.
Email: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk
Post: Kids Alive! 1 Champion Park, London SE5 8FJ
Owen, aged 15, sent us this beautiful Gabby’s Dollhouse Colouring. It looks absolutely purr-fect!
This colouring from Ina, aged 4, is a great reminder of why we love autumn – the fabulous colours of the leaves!
Here’s another brilliant Black History Month colouring. This creation was sent to us by Sienna, aged 8. The colours are so bold and beautiful!
Camp Fire Church!
There’s some really exciting stuff happening at Watchet Salvation Army! They’re working with another local church to run Camp Fire Church –where children and families come together to have fun, make crafts, eat food and watch a Bible drama. Each Camp Fire Church also ends with a blessing and yummy s’mores!
Camp Fire Church happens in lots of different places across the town, including the park, the beach, the church and the Salvation Army hall. Watchet Salvation Army’s leader, Sam, says that it’s a really important thing to do, and it’s so exciting that families want to come and learn and have fun!
LATER… WHERE ARE YOU, ROBOT? I CAN’T SEE YOU IN THIS DARKNESS.
I’M POPPING TO THE SHOPS, ROBOT. YOU CAN COME WITH ME IF YOU’d LIKE.
I’M OVER HERE, ROBBIE! I THINK I NEED A FLUORESCENT JACKET LIKE YOURS, SO YOU DON’T LOSE ME!
