Kids Alive! – formerly The Young Soldier – Issue No 7296
19 February 2022
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have, ave you managed to catch Dodger yet? If you CBBC’s in cops you’re doing better than the bungling acters in new series inspired by one of the main char t! Twis r Charles Dickens’ classic, Olive adventures Set in Victorian London, the series follows the down-onof gang of Jack Dawkins (AKA Dodger) and his and Bill Sikes, their-luck pals. Under the guidance of Fagin urchins. Their ducking and diving is a way of life for these while carrying e polic mission – stay one step ahead of the out Dodger’s latest madcap schemes. king into Whether it’s acting in a haunted theatre, snea printing Madame Tussauds, posing as a long-lost boy, ue from resc g darin a their own dodgy money, attempting ce, Pala a scary carnival or breaking into Buckingham from mischief. Dodger and his mob of misfits are never far catch up with The question is, will the law ever manage to on to your top Dodger and send him to the gallows? Hold ing ride! thrill a hats, watching Dodger promises to be
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When I watch films that involve people who are involved in dodgy schemes, I sometimes feel bad, because I find myself siding with the criminals. For example, I know that Dodger is up to no good, but I want him and his gang of lovable rogues to succeed. I’m not saying it’s OK to tell lies or take things that belong to others, but the Bible reminds us that Jesus often sided with people who did wrong things. Last week’s cartoon Bible story was about a real wrong’un called Zacchaeus. Even though he’d done some bad stuff, Jesus showed he cared for him and helped him to turn his life around. It’s important to try to be good, but all of us do wrong things. The good news is that Jesus loves us no matter what and wants to help anyone to turn their lives around – even characters like Dodger and his gang of lovable rogues.
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You can check out ‘Dodger’ for yourself on CBBC at 5.30pm on Sundays. You can catch up with all the action so far on BBC iPlayer.
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READ THE COMMENT BELOW ABOUT NOT GIVING UP
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an you imagine what the world would be like if everyone gave up on their hopes and dreams the first time someone said no to them? If Walt Disney, Dr Seuss or Steven Spielberg had listened to those who rejected their ideas, then we wouldn’t have the wonderful films and books that we enjoy today. They were persistent in chasing their dreams and in doing so, changed the world around them. In this week’s Bible story, Bartimaeus is an example of someone who refused to take no for an answer and because of his persistence, his life was changed for ever. Before Jesus arrived in Jericho, Bartimaeus’s circumstances were bleak. Due to his blindness the only thing he could do was beg and rely on the generosity of others.
So when Bartimaeus heard that Jesus was in town, he called out to the only person he knew could help him to have the better future he hoped for. Even when people told him no, he shouted all the louder. His faith in Jesus was unwavering and because he placed his trust in Jesus – his sight was restored. Is there a challenge you’re facing or a dream you want to accomplish? Like Bartimaeus, you can call out to Jesus too. When we pray, we can share all our hopes and concerns with him – nothing is too big or too small. Jesus promises to listen to and help all those who trust him. This is the hope we have in the Good News of Jesus – that Jesus came to help us live our best life. This good news is worth sharing with all.
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Sharing the Good News The Good News is Shared with Bartimaeus
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CHECK OUT YOUR BIBLE – MARK 10:46–52
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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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God granted me wisdom to interpret King Nebuchadnezzar’s dreams.
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I spent a night in a den full of lions, but God made sure the lions did not harm me.
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My friends were put into a fiery furnace because they refused to worship the king’s idol. But God’s angel kept them safe and well.
Clue 5 My name means, ‘God is my judge’.
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Can you spot the odd one out?
Tin of biscuits Answer on page 2
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Teacher: What can you tell me about the Dead Sea? Student: I didn’t even know it was sick!
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Teacher: You missed school yesterday, didn’t you? Student: Not really!
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: Chemical element.
What’s small, furry and bright red? A koala holding its breath!
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What do Alexander the Great and Kermit the Frog have in common? The same middle name!
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What is the fruitiest subject at school? History, because it’s full of dates! H e he, he he!
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Why do make bad teachers? They just drone on and on!
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across: 1 Large cup. 3 Wish. 6 CBeebies and CBBC presenter: _ _ _ _ _ Hunt. 7 A place to visit animals, including lions, elephants and penguins for example. 8 Chilly. 10 Seasoning for food: _ _ _ _ and pepper. 12 Point at target. 13 Grub or maggot. 15 Famous school that Boris Johnson and Prince William attended. 16 Case that peas grow in.
Crossword Clues
by Neil Locker
DODGER WORDSEARCH Find the ‘Dodger’-related words listed below in the grid
JACK DAWKINS MINNIE BILGE CHARLES ROWAN POLLY TANG PC DUFF VICTORIANS FAGIN NANCY CHARLEY BATES TOM BILL SIKES PICKPOCKETS
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1 Conjurer. 2 Chewy sweet. 3 Top part of the human body that usually has hair on top of it. 4 Circular Italian bread, often topped with tomatoes and cheese. 5 Mail sent by holidaymaker. 9 The point that something cannot go beyond – for example, speed _ _ _ _ _. 11 Plot or scheme. 14 Pop music with words that are spoken rather than sung.
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FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT Colouring We hope you’ve enjoyed learning about Fairtrade Fortnight on pages 12 and 13 this week. Here’s a cool design for you to colour and remind you, your family and friends to choose Fairtrade as often as possible. Email your colourings to: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk – make sure you write ‘Fairtrade Fortnight 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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What is Fairtrade? Trade is unfair when farmers don’t receive very much money and have to work in really difficult situations. However, the companies that sell their products make a lot of money from the crops and products the farmers grow and produce.
Fairtrade is a way of buying and selling products such as fruit, chocolate and even clothes that allows the farmers to be paid a fair price for their produce. They also enjoy better working conditions.
There are more than 4,500 Fairtrade products sold in the United Kingdom that come from more than 70 different countries around the world. The Fairtrade Mark is a symbol on products that are sold under fair-trading conditions.
Fairtrade Fortnight Fairtrade Fortnight this year runs from 21 February to 6 March. Thousands of schools, colleges and universities across the UK will come together to learn about the people who grow our food, drinks and materials for our clothes. This year’s focus is the climate crisis and how you can choose the world you want to live in. It’s a opportunity to shine a spotlight on what the climate crisis means for people around the world who farm the products we love.
How is the Climate Crisis Connected to Fairtrade? Small-scale farmers and workers in countries such as Kenya, Ethiopia and Honduras are really affected by climate change, even though they have hardly contributed to it.
By the year 2050, many of the regions where cocoa, bananas and coffee are grown may no longer be suitable due to the changing climate. Many of the farmers growing these crops don’t have the money they need to adapt to the changing climate, because they’re never paid a fair amount for their work.
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Choices and Consequences You probably know that every choice you make has a consequence – big or small. If you leave your toys out, someone might trip over them. However, if you help someone, they might feel happy and grateful. If you choose Fairtrade products you will help to improve the lives of farmers and their families by allowing them the payment they deserve.
For example, if you choose to have a Fairtrade banana as a snack then banana farmers in countries such as Colombia and the Dominican Republic receive a fair payment that helps meet the needs of their communities.
Fairtrade Facts Hopefully now you know a bit more about Fairtrade. Let’s test your knowledge about some other Fairtrade facts.
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Three people standing on each other’s shoulders Three cars stacked on top of each other Three double decker buses stacked on top of each other
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On average, a person in the UK eats how many bananas a year?
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A Brazil nut tree can grow to a similar height to which of the following?
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Which of these is not a Fairtrade product?
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Toothbrush Football Cotton
Which of these plants is cocoa? (Hint: The other two are vanilla and coffee)
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Get In Touch
We love hearing from our readers and their leaders, so 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!
Ja s m in e Age? 9. Favourite colour? Yellow. Favourite food? McDonald’s. Favourite sport? Football. Favourite bit of Kids Alive! ? Reading Reader Profile questions. Favourite Bible story and why? The birth of Jesus Christ, because it was when he was born.
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 the pink box above. Then we’ll send you the forms to complete.
Favourite TV programme? The Investigator.
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Thanks to Elin, age 12 (left), and Daisy, age 9 (above), for sending in these lovely colourings of Patch
Lucie, age 8, has used so many colours on this marvellous macaw
Well done to Selyena, age 9, who sent us her fantastic footballer colouring
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I THINK IT’S TIME FOR A SWIM IN THE SEA.
THAT WAS A SCRUMMY LUNCH, PATCH.
WHEEEEEE! YOU SHOULDN’T BE SWIMMING NOW, PERCY…
…IT’S NOT GOOD FOR YOU TO SWIM RIGHT AFTER A MEAL!
THAT’S WHY I’M SWIMMING ON MY BACK, PATCH… …BECAUSE YOU SHOULD NEVER SWIM ON A FULL STOMACH!
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