Kids Alive! 20 February 2021

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Kids Alive! – formerly The Young Soldier – Issue No 7245

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GIGGLE IN THE MIDDLE SUPER SUM!: 7 x 2 + 10 ÷ 6 – 2 = 2.

RIDDLE-ME-REE: Cutlery.

RANDOM RITA: Page 7 – Max Whitlock.

KA! JAM WORD FIT 1 Just chill. 2 Write. 3 Sing. 4 Journaling.

5 Scrapbooking. 6 Talk. 7 Dance. 8 Draw.

9 Music. 10 Exercise. New words: Jesus and me.

7 Kiddo the Middle 8–9 Giggle in ry Tales Forgotten Fai 10 ition Compet er Cookery Corn 11 rld 12–13 KA! Wo ace 14–15 Your Sp Patch’s Pals: 16 ric Eel Eric the Elect

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EGG TIMER CHALLENGE 1 Plastic. 2 Plaits. 3 Split. 4 Slip. 5 Lip. 6 Pile.

7 Peril. 8 Ripple. 9 Slipper.

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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 Published by The Salvation Army UK Territory with the Republic of Ireland (cost 65c). 101 Newington Causeway. London SE1 6BN. Switchboard: 0845 634 0101 Founder: William Booth General: Brian Peddle Territorial Commander: Commissioner Anthony Cotterill Editor-in-Chief and Publishing Secretary: Major Mal Davies The Salvation Army is a Christian church and registered charity. The charity number in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is 214779, in Scotland SC009359 and in the Republic of Ireland CHY6399 ISSN 1363-5662

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Hands up if you thought Fairtrade was all about food. Kids Alive! has been featuring Fairtrade Fortnight for years, but it’s only this year that I realised there are all sorts of Fairtrade goods – clothes, flowers, even gold!

Hands up again if you thought being a Christian was all about Jesus helping you with your problems. Well, I’ve been a Christian for years and I’m pleased to tell you that Jesus wants to hear about our glad times as well as our sad times, and all the boring average times in between.

Of course, being a Christian is about more than just chatting to Jesus – it’s about reading your Bible and learning to live Jesus’ way too. And that includes treating others fairly. So over the next couple of weeks (and beyond) think about how you and your family can help as many people as possible get a fair deal.

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READ THE COMMENT BELOW ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF SPENDING TIME WITH JESUS

Get Some Jesus and Me Time

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wonder how busy you are. I’m guessing that homeschooling and the challenges that brings have been keeping you very busy recently. Then you need to make time to have fun, connect with others, exercise and relax too. We’re all busy, busy, busy!

One of the things I love about reading stories of Jesus is that they show how he’s similar to us. In this week’s cartoon Bible story Jesus is very busy. But even though things were hectic, Jesus made sure he looked after himself by enjoying some ‘me time’.

The Bible doesn’t actually say what he did when he spent some time by himself, but it’s probably safe to guess that he prayed – after all there are other

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times when the Bible mentions Jesus spending time by himself to pray. If Jesus needed some time out from the busyness of life, we do too.

I wonder how good you are at spending time with Jesus. I don’t know if you realise this, but the JAM part of KA! JAM stands for Jesus And Me. And the point of KA! JAM is to help you to learn more about Jesus, figure out how he wants you to live and help you to spend time with him.

Do you need some Jesus And Me time? This week, make time to be alone with Jesus. If you feel awkward talking out loud, write, draw or paint, listen to music, dance, sing, go for a walk or just chill as you wonder about Jesus.

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Healthy Mind

Jesus Heals Many

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 – LUKE 4:38–44

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*This story is set in Bible times. Jesus is talking about a particular ritual that the Jewish leaders picked up on and made a fuss about. Remember, it is very important to wash your hands!

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 this space to write a prayer. You can thank God for your day, share any concerns or pray that people will treat others fairly based on their actions and not on how they look.

Mark 7:1–23

One day the religious leaders saw Jesus and his disciples sharing a meal together. They accused them of eating with ‘unclean hands’ because they hadn’t washed them in a particular way*. Jesus challenged them right back and said they were obsessed with following man-made rules rather than God’s rules. Jesus explained that it’s who you are on the inside that’s important, as an unclean heart could lead to the wrong attitudes and behaviour.

If you’re a KA! JAM member, check out your KAPAC 15 to read the full story or sign up below to start your KA! JAM journey

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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Postcode: Do you attend a church,

and if so, which one?

apply for membership of Kids Alive! Jesus And Me . I understand that joining KA! JAM doesn’t mean I have joined The Salvat ion Army and that it is not free subscription to Kid a s Alive!

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Why are bananas never lonely?

Because they hang around in bunches!

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Tulips! (Two lips!)

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She wanted to have sweet dreams!

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FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT WORDSEARCH Find the Fairtrade products listed below in the grid

BANANAS COOKIES GOLD TEA ALMONDS COFFEE CLOTHES CHOCOLATE HERBS FLOWERS SPICES SUGAR SPREADS OIL SWEETS SNACKS PEANUTS

C X L Q S T E E W S W B O H I S E E G O L D A P O E O E T A M X O N A O K R T C S P R E A D S R I B H I O G H N N I N H E S S P J L A P R F A T S T D S P S A E T P C E R P N L T Y O T E R K E I J O C L O T H E S S F X E M C S T U N A E P F H O L F L O W E R S A O G R A G U S E R Q E D C

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airy tales are probably some of the earliest stories you remember hearing or reading. Most of us know all about Cinderella and her glass slipper or Little Red Riding Hood and the scary big, bad wolf. But what about the fairy tales that hardly anybody remembers?

Forgotten Fairy Tales of Kindness and Courage breathes new life into a collection of once-loved, now forgotten fairy tales, beautifully retold by Mary Sebag–Montefiore. There’s the story of a disabled prince who fights for his kingdom and learns the importance of understanding others and a tale of a princess who finds the courage to rescue her friend from goblins! As well as the adventure of a girl who steps into the world of a book, only to find out what it means to be herself. These stories celebrate kindness, courage and the importance of being true to yourself!

For your opportunity to win a copy of Forgotten Fairy Tales of Kindness and Courage, answer the question below and email your full name, age, address and answer to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk to reach us by Friday 19 March when the winners will be chosen – remember to put ‘Forgotten Fairy Tales Competition’ in the subject box.

You can also enter by filling in the details on the coupon below and posting it to: Forgotten Fairy Tales Competition, Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN.

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Make Fairtrade Chocolate and Banana Cupcakes Grab a grown-up and head to the kitchen for some Fairtrade baking fun with this recipe for yummy Fairtrade chocolate and banana cupcakes.

What You Need • Scales • Oven • Sieve • Mixing bowls • Wooden spoon • Saucepan (or microwave oven) • Knife • Chopping board • Cupcake tray and cases • Grown-up to help

• 100g plain flour • 40g cornmeal • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda • 90g Fairtrade golden sugar (unrefined) • 40g butter • 1 egg • 2 Fairtrade bananas • 80ml buttermilk • 50g Fairtrade milk chocolate

What To Do

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Get a grown-up to set the oven to 200°C or gas mark 6.

Sieve the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda into the mixing bowl and stir in the sugar.

Melt the butter in the saucepan (or in a microwave oven).

In a separate bowl, mash up the bananas, then add the melted butter, egg and buttermilk, and mix them together.

Add the wet ingredients (from 4) to the dry ingredients (from 2) and gently mix them together.

Ask a grown-up to chop the chocolate into small chunks, then fold the chocolate into the mix.

Put the cupcake cases into the cupcake tray and spoon in the mixture.

Place the tray in the pre-heated oven for about 30 minutes until the cupcakes are golden-brown and firm to the touch.

Let the cupcakes cool in the tray before tucking in. Yum!

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Physical Warm Up It’s often a good idea to start your day with a physical warm up to get your body moving after being in bed. But moving your muscles is good at any time of the day, so fit in some physical activity whenever you can.

Put on your favourite tune and ask a parent, guardian or sibling to shout out different animal names. Then try to dance how you think that animal would. Here are a few animal suggestions!

Rabbit

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Brain-Boosting Challenge As a fun way to keep your brain working, why not try this simple brain-boosting challenge? Look at this list of words. As you do, try to say the name of the colour aloud, rather than reading the word. Tricky, eh?

Black White Yellow Green Red Blue Healthy Homeschool Lunch body Eating healthy lunches is also an important way to make sure your here’s So and mind are ready for all the learning you’ll be doing at home. a quick and easy suggestion for a healthy and delicious lunch.

Pitta Pockets

What you’ll need s Turkey breast slice ½ pepper ½ avocado 1 wholemeal pitta ed cream 2 teaspoons of sour Grown-up to help

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Also ask them to deseed and slice the pepper, and cut up the avocado (removing the skin and stone).

Ask a grown-up to toast your pitta and cut it in half to form two pockets.

Place some sliced turkey into each pitta, then add the cut-up pepper and avocado. Add one teaspoon of soured cream to each pitta half and tuck in!

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And Relax Always remember to make some time

If you’re still hungry afterwards, grab yourself something Fairtrade, such as a banana or some nuts or our delicious Fairtrade chocolate and banana cupcakes (see page 11)!

Go for a ride on your

Living aespecially healthy lifestyle and caring bike or scooter with a to relax, if you’reand finding an active for your physical, mental and spiritual well-being. parent or guardian.

It’s fun homeschooling stressful. Try to find a little bit of time during the day to do something you love, just for fun.

and it’ll be good for your physical and mental health!

Check out next week’s KA! World for some more happy homeschooling tips.

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Did you know that KA! JAM has its own mini-mag called Chatterbox?

Published four times a year (spring, summer, autumn and winter) it includes competitions, puzzles, contributions from KA! JAM members and news about how other members are getting on with their KAPAC (Kids Alive!

Postal Activity Course) awards.

Turn to page 6 to find out more about KA! JAM!

Autumn might seem like a long time ago now, but we thought you’d like to see these entries for KA! JAM’s Autumn Colouring Competition

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Prayer Colouring Check out this awesome prayer colouring that we received from one of our readers

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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!

Age? 8.

Favourite colour? Blue.

Favourite food? Wraps (such as burritos).

Favourite sport? Football.

Favourite bit of Kids Alive! ?

Wordsearch.

Favourite Bible story and why?

The birth of Jesus, because I love babies.

Favourite TV programme?

Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V. What do you want to be when you’re older? A footballer.

Pets? I would like a dog.

Hobbies? Football.

Tell us a joke. Why did the banana go to the doctor?

Because he wasn’t peeling very well.

What special skill or talent do you have? I am good at football.

Tell us something interesting about yourself. I have been practising my back flips since I was five – I love to do back flips into a swimming pool.

Is there anything else you would like to tell us? My mum says I give the best cuddles :)

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I WAS SURROUNDED

BY LIONS DOWN BY THE RIVER, ERICA…

LOOK THERE’S ERICA EEL. I WONDER HOW I CAN IMPRESS HER… I KNOW!

…BUT I SLITHERED RIGHT THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THEM.

THAT SEEMED TO DO THE TRICK, PATCH.

OH, YOU’RE SO BRAVE, ERIC!

BUT WAS IT TRUE, ERIC?

AW SHUCKS!

OF COURSE IT WAS, PATCH. I JUST FORGOT TO MENTION…

…THEY WERE DANDELIONS!

Published by The Salvation Army. © The Salvation Army United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland, 2021.

Printed by Walstead Roche Ltd, St Austell.

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