Kids Alive! 21 May 2022

Kids Alive! – formerly The Young Soldier – Issue No 7309

21 MAY 2022

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Jorvik Viking Festival images

More than 1,200 years ago Viking pirates, known as sea wolves, invaded Britain and Ireland, looting treasures and taking slaves. After many such raids they eventually settled in the British Isles and became part of our history. Perhaps you even have some Viking blood in you!

Every year the Jorvik Viking Festival in York celebrates the fascinating culture of Vikings. There’s plenty of Viking fun to get involved in, so if you live near York or you’re planning a half-term holiday in the north of England, make sure you visit the festival!

You can watch hundreds of Vikings marching through the city streets or visit their camps to discover 10th-century Viking goods and crafts. There are special Norse craft activities for kids, including pottery, beard making and flag painting, as well as a Viking beard competition! Find out who will be the strongest Viking champion Check out as mighty Vikings test their strength with hammer holding, leg page 11 for a wrestling and hand-to-hand fighting. colouring of a There’s also an exhibition of Viking treasure – the Silverdale Viking warrior in Hoard found in Lancashire, which includes hundreds of silver battle armour and rings and ancient coins. The highlight event will be the new to learn about the Jorvik Games where warriors will challenge one another in armour of God in combat, using Viking weapons and wearing battle armour.

Ephesians 6 Find out more at jorvikvikingfestival.co.uk

I have a great Viking history book called The Hammer and the Cross. It’s all about how Vikings interacted with Christians and how Christians influenced Vikings. I say it’s a great book – I’ve never actually read it! But there’s some blurb on the back of the book that explains what it’s all about and says what a great read it is! I’m sure The Hammer and the Cross is fantastic, but I’ll only know if that’s true if I actually read it.

One book I read regularly is the Bible. Now that is an excellent book! It’s full of incredible stories and great advice, and it’s one of the main ways to find out how God wants you to live your best life. You can either take my word for it or you can pick it up and read it yourself. I know what I’d suggest you do – get reading!

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READ THE COMMENT BELOW ABOUT HOW SMALL ACTIONS MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE

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ave you ever been told you can’t do something because you’re too small or too young? When I was younger my family went to a theme park that had lots of rides. My sister was too short to go on the big roller coaster, so she had to wait on the boring ‘baby ride’ while I was twisting and turning and getting very dizzy!

In situations like this, there’s a very important reason for smaller children not being allowed on rides – it’s about safety and making sure people don’t get hurt.

However, sometimes in life it can feel like you’re told you’re too young when actually you can contribute and make a difference.

In the Bible cartoon opposite, Timothy receives a

letter from his friend Paul encouraging him even though he’s young. I hope you have grown-ups who encourage you to be bold in the things that you do and say because your actions and words can be powerful. Even the little things you do can make a huge difference.

Last week we encouraged you to think about how you could be a Creation Champion. Part of loving God means caring for his creation. This week think about some small things you can do that will help make a big difference. Try to turn off the tap when you’re brushing your teeth or give away your clothes and toys rather than throwing them in the bin. You’re not too small to help care for creation and as the saying goes, ‘Every little helps!’

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Small Actions Can Make a Big Difference

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 Steve English

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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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I worked as a fisherman with my brother, Andrew, when Jesus called us to become ‘fishers of people’.

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water, I wanted to do it too. I walked towards him but then got scared and started to sink until Jesus caught me.

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When Jesus was arrested I denied that I knew him three times.

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On the day of Pentecost when the disciples had received the Holy Spirit, I preached to a large crowd and 3,000 people became Christians.

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be executed. The church prayed hard for me and an angel miraculously freed me from the prison.

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I’ve found the perfect props to celebrate the Jorvik Viking festival. See if you can spot this version of me on ANOTHER PAGE IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.

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It’s the time of year when butterflies flit from flower to flower, collecting nectar. Here’s a list of different collective nouns for these beautiful creatures – apart from one, which is incorrect…

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Can you spot the odd one out?

Answer on page 2

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H o h o, h a h a, h e h e!

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How did the Vikings send secret messages?

Norse code!

Why did the Viking get heartburn after eating birthday cake?

He forgot to take off the candles!

Why was Thor avoiding his father?

He Odin money!

(He owed him money!)

What kind of dog do Vikings like most?

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1 Young horse. 2 Unhappy. 4 Food sweetener from cane or beet. 5 Actor’s part. 6 Flightless bird. 10 Perfect.

11 Circle. 12 Sunrise. 15 Writing fluid.

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Why did it take Thor so long to find his brother?

He couldn’t Loki-te him!

(He couldn’t locate him!)

How many Vikings does it take to change a light bulb?

None – they didn’t have electricity back then!

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the teacher send the Viking when he got sick in class?

The school Norse!

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VIKINGS WORDSEARCH Find the Viking-related words in the grid

ARTEFACTS SHIELDS HELMETS longSHIPS SKALDS SCANDINAVIA IRELAND BRITAIN MYTHS GODS RUNES SETTLEMENTS COMBAT PLUNDER INVADE VOYAGE

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Discover the World Competition

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o you know your way from Cambodia to Canada? Could you navigate a path from New Zealand to New York? Well, now is your opportunity to race around the globe with this exciting family game – Discover the World Game by Fiesta Crafts.

This geographical board game will keep you on your toes! Compete to be the first player to reach your locations and collect the most Destination Cards. Place your marker on your country and work out a route using the dice. But be careful, you could pick up Arrival or Journey cards – will they help or hinder your travel?

With every Destination Card, you can learn fascinating and useful facts about the countries, cultures and continents you’re visiting in the game.

There are 50 fact cards so you could learn something new every time! It’s a game that can be enjoyed by all ages, with lots of laughs and learning – even for grown-ups!

The brightly coloured, fold-out game board and beautiful box ensure this game can remain a family favourite for years to come.

For your opportunity to win a Discover the World Game answer the question below and email your full name, age, address and answer to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk to reach us by Friday 17 June when the winners will be chosen – remember to put ‘Discover the World Competition’ in the subject box. You can also enter by filling in the details on the coupon below and posting it to: Discover the World Competition, Kids Alive!

101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN.

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50 100 200

Available from fiestacrafts.co.uk

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Check out Ephesians 6:10–17 Being a Christian can be tough! Our enemy, the devil, will try every trick in the book to stop us from following Jesus and telling others about him. That’s why we need protection.

When Paul wrote about the armour of God in Ephesians 6:10–17, the people he wrote to were used to seeing soldiers wearing armour.

He thought this would be a good way of helping people to remember that God would keep them safe. We reckon it’ll help you too.

Remember, the armour of God isn’t a metal suit that we actually wear – it’s something that helps us to visualise God’s protection over us.

Helmet of Salvation (verse 17) The devil will try to make you doubt that Jesus saved you. Stay positive and let the helmet of salvation protect you from unhelpful, sad or negative thoughts.

Breastplate of Righteousness (verse 14) The devil likes to hit you where it hurts – your heart. He’ll do anything and use anyone to hurt your feelings and make you feel rubbish about yourself. Protect your heart by holding on to what you know is right.

Belt of Truth (verse 14) Wrap God’s truth tightly around you to protect yourself. The devil uses lies and the hurtful things people might say to make you feel the life you’re living is wrong.

Sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God (verse 17) The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, is the one weapon you have. The devil hates the Bible because it’s full of truth. It will help you to discover the way God wants you to live – remember to read it often as you grow in faith.

ILLUSTRATION BY STEVE ENGLISH

Shield of Faith (verse 16) Faith is really believing in Jesus and his promises to you. A strong faith will help protect you from the devil’s weapons, such as insults, setbacks and temptation.

Shoes of Readiness (verse 15) Jesus’ followers should be ready for action and be willing to go wherever God leads. Read your Bible, know your stuff and always be ready to tell others about him.

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y a D ip h C d n a h is F l Nationa It’s National Fish and Chip Day on Friday (27 May), a day that celebrates one of Britain’s favourite dishes! Whether it’s eaten in a restaurant, bought as a takeaway or cooked at home, most people love yummy fresh fish cooked in crunchy batter and served with chunky chips.

‘Please Sir, I Want Some More!’

Fish and chips as a meal combo began in England and became popular in the 1800s. A fried fish warehouse is mentioned in Charles Dickens’ book Oliver Twist, which was published in 1838, and a trade in fried chipped potatoes was growing in the north of England.

The First Chippy s were opened in It’s thought that the very first fish and chip shop another in Mossley, and the 1860s – one in London by Joseph Malin more than 25,000 Lancashire, by John Lees. By 1910 there were The meal became so fish and chip shops in the United Kingdom!

World War. popular that it wasn’t rationed in the Second

Record Sales! ns of fish and chips in a In 1952 a chippy in Guiseley in West Yorkshire served 10,000 portio Guinness World Records. single day! These incredible sales earned it a place in the book of chip shops in the UK. Today, about 167 million fish and chip meals are bought at fish and

Good News and Bad News Fish and chips might be one of the nation’s first choices on the menu, but are they healthy? The answer is yes… and no!

Fish is filled with vitamins and minerals that help prevent heart attacks and boost brain health.

Spuds are a great choice too! They’re high in fibre, which is good for your digestion and full of antioxidants – molecules that fight disease.

Fish and chips only become an unhealthy choice when they’re deep fried in oil. Oil is high in fat and too much of it is bad for your heart.

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Healthier Choices That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a yummy serving of fish and chips. All you need to do is ask your parents or carers to change the way the food is prepared and cooked.

Top Tips Bake the fish and chips in the oven instead of frying them

Top the fish with wholewheat breadcrumbs instead of frying it in batter

Use chips made from sweet potatoes or carrots

Try This Recipe!

You will need 1

Frozen sweet potato wedges 1 tbsp light oil 1 tsp sweet paprika (optional) Frozen fish fillets Breadcrumbs, mixed with some grated cheese and chopped parsley Two shallow baking trays A grown-up to help

Leave the skins on the potatoes – this increases fibre and is easier to prepare

Serve the fish and chips with cooked peas or salad

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Add the breadcrumb mixture to the top of the fish fillets, pressing down firmly on to the top of each one with the back of a spoon. Return to the oven and leave everythin g to cook for another 15 to 18 mins, or until the crumbs are golden, the fish is cooked and the potatoes are golden and crisp. Enjo y!

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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

Za ra Age? 10.

Favourite colour? Gold.

Favourite food? Pizza.

Favourite sport? Artistic skating.

Favourite bit of Kids Alive! ?

The wordsearch or the comic bit.

Favourite Bible story and why?

Noah’s ark because he helps all of the animals.

Favourite TV programme?

Full House.

What do you want to be when you’re older? A teacher or a vet.

Pets? None.

Hobbies? Artistic skating, reading, writing.

What special skill or talent do you have? Artistic skating.

Tell us something interesting about yourself. I love reading and writing.

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Is there anything else you would like to tell us? I really like the Harry Potter books and movies.

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in this lovely Layla, age 8, coloured see all the pretty red panda. Can you ound? flowers in the backgr

Thanks to Eli, age 9, for sending in this colourful cricketer!

Keyrings for Ukraine

After Isabelle, age 7, heard the news about the conflict in Ukraine, she wanted to help. So, Isabelle decided to make and sell 200 keyrings with the money raised going to The Salvation Army to help people who are both fleeing and staying in Ukraine. The keyrings were a huge success and were sold at Bridgwater Salvation Army, as well as at a local supermarket and Isabelle’s school.

In total she raised an incredible £575 and was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation

by Lieutenant Heather Culshaw, who is in charge of The Salvation Army at Bridgwater. Well done, Isabelle!

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It’s when my hay fever is at its worst.

Sniffle!

This time of year isn’t much fun for me, Patch.

I’m sorry to hear that, Olive…

…But why are you crawling around on your hands and knees?

To Try to avoid the pollen which causes itchy eyes and sneezing.

Someone told me that the pollen was high today…

…So, hopefully, down here, I can avoid it!

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