Kids Alive! 13 August 2022

Kids Alive! – formerly The Young Soldier – Issue No 7321

13 August 2022

The world's longest-running publication for children!

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Is God Even There?

Back to School

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CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Bird. 3 Coin. 7 Radar. 8 Ice. 9 Chicken. 13 Wet. 14 Eager. 16 Mile. 17 Play.

BIG MYSTERY: Baseball glove.

GIGGLE IN THE MIDDLE BULL’S EYE 1 Paper. 2 River. 3 Ember. 4 Amber. 5 Choir.

6 Homer. New word: Preach.

GUESS THE GROUP Heap. The collective noun for coal is pile.

PICK OUT PATCH: Page 11.

WHO AM I?: Joshua.

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EDITOR Justin Reeves DEPUTY EDITOR Cara Mott GRAPHIC DESIGNER Philippa Martin EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Melita Day-Lewis KA! JAM CO-ORDINATOR Ibukun Baku PROOFREADER Chris Horne Kids Alive! office: 020 7367 4910 Email: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk 101 Newington Causeway. London SE1 6BN. Switchboard: 0845 634 0101Published by The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory (cost in the Republic of Ireland: 65c).

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ever, his Charlie Kincaid is just your average kid. How n he makes whe day one n ordinary life is turned upside dow school, after out an unexpected discovery. While hanging of the world’s Charlie and his friends find the headquarters ath Charlie’s most powerful superhero. And it’s hidden bene a superhero. is dad his home! Charlie’s friends are convinced not so sure.

Could he be leading a double life? Charlie’s His dad can’t even handle hot wings! gadgets and The headquarters is full of all kinds of cool could really they … gizmos. These give the kids an idea use these gadgets in their lives! bit tricky! The However, when villains attack, things get a ters and save friends must team up to defend the headquar heroes! the world. Playtime’s over, it’s time to become on Paramount Plus now.

‘Secret Headquarters’ is available to stream ion you can sign up to a If you don’t have a Paramount Plus subscript You can also sign up via seven-day free trial at paramountplus.com. ive Paramount Plus for free.

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Imagine you discovered one of your parents, carers or another grown-up you know is a superhero. Actually, if you zip along to page 11, you can do just that. What superpowers would they have? What would their name be? What would they look like and would they wear their underpants on top of their leggings?

You might be interested to discover that your Father in Heaven

sure he could do all of those things if he needed to or wanted to. in and he created you. He knows you, loves you and wants to help you to be as super as you can be. How super is that?

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READ THE COMMENT BELOW ABOUT HOW GOD HEARS AND ANSWERS YOUR PRAYERS

God Hears Your Prayers

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ave you ever heard someone say ‘Hindsight is a wonderful thing’? Hindsight is looking back at past events. Sometimes when something’s gone wrong, people look back, see what caused the problem, then point out all the things that could have been done to make sure it went right.

‘Hindsight is a wonderful thing’ is a weird phrase, because what people are really saying is: ‘Hindsight is rubbish! No one knew it was going to go wrong. Anybody can look back and point out all the things that should have been done. What use is that now?’

So, why am I banging on about hindsight? Well, I’m sorry to say there have been times when I’ve felt a bit like the prophets of Baal (see the cartoon

I Spy When my family and I are waiting in a queue or we’re on a long journey we play a game of I spy.

Maybe you’re reading this copy of ‘Kids Alive!’ while you’re waiting for something or someone. Whether you’re waiting or not, let’s play a quick game of I spy. All the things you have to spy are in the cartoon Bible story on the opposite page.

says Justin Reeves

Bible story opposite). I’ve really needed my God to help me. I’ve prayed and prayed – I’ve even shouted my prayers out loud – and nothing seems to have happened.

Now this is where hindsight truly is wonderful! As I look back on my life, I can see all the things that God did to help make my life better. And that’s the difference between the prophets of Baal and me – my God listens and answers my prayers.

Our cartoonist has left us on a bit of a cliffhanger, so you’ll have to wait till next week to see what happens (spoiler alert – God answers Elijah’s prayer!). Sometimes when we pray, we just have to wait. God does hear your prayers and he will help you!

I spy with my little eye, something beginning with…

…P – P_ _ _ _ _ _ …B – B _ _ L …S – S_ _ _ _ …E – E_ _ _ _ _ …M – M_ _ _ _ _ _ _ …R – R_ _ _ _ …T – T_ _ _ _ Answers on Page 2

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Elijah

Is God Even There?

Kids Alive! follows the Salvation Army Youth and Children’s Ministries Unit’s Explore It! resource – go to salvationist.org.uk/resources/discipleship/explore-it

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CHECK OUT YOUR BIBLE – 1 KINGS 18:22–27

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the only two people who left Egypt who made it to the Promised Land, because we trusted God all the way.

One of my first victories was at the Battle of Jericho.

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Clue 3 When Moses died, I became the Israelites’ new leader.

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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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Clue 5 I commanded the

sun and the moon to stay still.

They stopped moving for a whole day and we used the extra time to defeat the Amorites.

Can you guess who I am?

ANSWER ON PAGE 2

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I am feeling creative and i’m ready to draw my own superhero on page 11! See if you can spot this version of me on ANOTHER PAGE IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.

15 August Jacob Cl arke – ag e 12 Sophie Edwards – age 11

16 August Abi Hodgson – age 10 10 Cara Hodgson – age 19 August Caelan Fisher – age 12

Guess the Group

Here’s some more alphabetical fun with crazy collective nouns beginning with the letter H…

to name A collective noun is a word used gs. thin or ls a group of people, anima

Hedge of herons

Horde of gerbils

Husk of hares

Holiness of doughnuts

Hover of trout

Hurtle of sheep

Huddle of lawyers Heap of coal

Which of these collective nouns is incorrect?

Answer on Page 2

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H o ho, ha ha, he he!

H e he, he he!

What happens when a hard drive gets into a fight?

It asks for a back-up!

How do aliens pay for their coffee?

With Starbucks!

H o h o, ho ho!

Starting from the outer segments and working towards the middle, write the answers to the clues so they all end with the same letter. Some letters have been included to help you. If answered correctly the outer segments will spell out a new word. Clue: Deliver a sermon.

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These toy helicopters are really popular...

They’re flying off the shelves!

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What is another name for apple juice? iPhone chargers!

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The space bar!

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What do you call an undercover tarantula?

A spy-der!

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How do aliens keep their trousers up?

H o ho, With an asteroid , ha habelt! he he!

What do you call an alien who has six eyes?

An aliiiiiien!

Why do aliens always spill their tea?

Because they have flying saucers!

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across: 1 Starling, for example. 3 Piece of money.

7 Detection device for ships, for example.

8 Frozen dessert: _ _ _ cream. 9 Farm bird. 13 Damp. 14 Keen. 16 Unit of

Crossword down: Clues distance. 17 Take part in a game.

Crossword Clues

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1 Outer covering of tree. 2 A colour of the rainbow. 4 Mediterranean tree with small bitter fruits. 5 Require. 6 Game played with wickets. 10 Holiday accommodation.

11 Do the doggy paddle, for example.

12 Say prayers. 15 Hair-fixing substance.

SECRET HEADQUARTERS WORDSEARCH Find the ‘Secret Headquarters’-related words listed below in the grid

HEADQUARTERS CH CHARLI ARLIE E BASEMENT GADGETS DAD SUPERHERO ALIENS BASEBALL HOT WINGS FRIENDS IT TECHNOLOGy VILLAINS

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DESCRIBE YOUR OWN SUPERHERO In Secret Headquarters, Charlie discovers his dad is a superhero. Imagine you discovered one of your parents, carers, uncle or auntie, or another grown-up was a superhero. What would they look like?

What power would they have? Use the space below to draw or describe them. Email your creations to: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk – make sure you write ‘Describe Your Own Superhero’ in the subject box and give us your full name, age and address. Alternatively you can post your designs 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 creation we publish, so don’t miss out!

Name:

Age:

Address: Postcode: Go to salvationist.org.uk/kidsalive to download a printable PDF of this page

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It might feel like you only just finished school for the summer holidays. However, believe it or not, kids in Scotland head back for a new school year this week. So we thought it’d be the perfect time to talk about some top tips for going back to school. If you don’t go back to school until September, keep these tips handy for when your first day comes around.

First Day Feelings

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Going back to school can make you feel lots of different things.

Some people will be running down the road because they can’t wait to get back to learning every day. Others will be dragging their feet, dreading walking through those doors again.

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To help you process your feelings you could try writing or drawing how you feel on paper. Think of the things you’re looking forward to and those that make you feel anxious. Then show these things to your parent or carer so they can talk them through with you.

Change is Coming We hope your summer holidays have been super relaxing. As the new term edges closer you can prepare for a change in your routine by going to bed earlier and getting up near your normal school time.

This will help your mind and body to adjust.

It’s a great idea to get your school uniform and bag ready the night before. Then you won’t be scrambling around in the morning trying to find everything you need. And you’ll also have time for a healthy nutritious breakfast to set you up for the day!

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Start of Something New Lots of children will be starting new schools over the next month. You might be moving to a new school or starting secondary school. If that’s you, don’t stress, we’ve got some tips for making the transition a smooth one.

Plan how you’re going to get to your new school. You could do a couple of practice runs with your parent or carer so you know where you’re going on the first day.

Make sure you have all the books and stationery that you need. See if your new school gives you a homework diary or timetable. This will help you keep note of where you need to be and what you need to do.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you’re struggling to find your way around. This could be especially important at secondary school as they’re often much bigger than primary schools. And there might be a lot of moving around to different rooms for lessons.

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If there’s someone new at your school, make them feel welcome!

Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe It’s completely normal to worry about making new friends at a new school. Sometimes you meet people that you click with instantly. But even when it takes a little bit longer, you can still find the Ant to your Dec or the Dick to your Dom! Here are some ideas to help you find some new besties.

Ask others about their hobbies and interests to see if you have anything in common. Try talking to someone you haven’t spoken to before. You might find out they like the same stuff as you!

Join a new club or group. This might bring you into contact with kids you’ve not met before.

Be kind and friendly to others. You can use positive body language to let others know you’re interested in them. This can include smiling and looking people in the eye when you chat to them.

Get your positive pants on! Send positive vibes by focusing on the things that are great about you. If you feel confident in yourself, you can show others how amazing you are!

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Have a fantastic year at school! Remember to talk to your parent, carer, teacher or another grown-up you trust if you’re worried about going back to school or struggling to settle back in. We promise that it won’t just be you who feels that way.

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s g n i r u o l o C Cool Seven-year-old Noah brought this warrior to life with vibrant colours. We hope he enjoyed learning about the armour of God at the same time.

We received a Celebration Colouring from Tina, age 3. Well done for using so many lovely colours!

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Leon’s Lovely Locks!

Leon attends a Salvation Army church with his family. When he heard about the Little Princess Trust charity, he wanted to help.

Little Princess Trust helps children who lose their hair when they have treatment for cancer or other illnesses. The charity gives them free wigs made from real hair that is donated by people. These wigs help the children feel more confident about their appearance.

Leon wanted to make a child a little happier while they were going through a difficult time. So, for two years he grew his hair without cutting it and then donated about 40 centimetres of it to the Trust.

Not only that, but he also raised more than £1,000! Leon is over the moon about this, as the money will help make wigs and provide fitting services for two children or young people. Well done, Leon!

After

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Phoebe, age 7, sent us this wonderful Pause and Pray Colouring.

Colouring while praying about things that worry you can help you to feel better.

Pe n ny Age? 9.

Favourite colour? Purple.

G et I n To 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! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN

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Favourite food? McDonald’s.

Favourite sport? Running.

Favourite bit of Kids Alive! ?

Jokes.

Favourite Bible story and why?

Noah’s ark, because of the animals.

Favourite TV programme?

The Simpsons.

What do you want to be when you’re older? Midwife.

Pets? None.

Hobbies? Dancing and running.

Tell us a joke. Where do baby apes sleep? In ape-ricots!

What special skill or talent do you have? Dancing.

Tell us something interesting about yourself. I like Stitch – I love fidget toys. I’m the fidget queen!

Is there anything else you would like to tell us? I do tap, ballet and street dance.

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YOU DON’T SOUND TOO GOOD, CAP’N PETE.

COUGH! COUGH! COUGH!

I THINK I’VE GOT A CHEST INFECTION.

AND TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, MY SKIN FEELS ALL ITCHY…

…LIKE IT’S GOT ANTS RUNNING OVER IT.

I’VE GOT JUST THE THING YOU NEED, CAP’N.

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