1 Pup. 3 Rose. 6 Smell. 7 Ill. 8 Pole. 10 Stop. 12 Rug. 13 Hinge. 15 Stun. 16 Pry.
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World Space Week
Have you ever been out at night when the sky is really clear? You might have seen more stars than you could possibly count, glittering like sequins. And hidden among the stars, you might have spotted the flickering lights of a satellite – or you might have seen a meteor streaking through the sky!
If you’ve ever been blown away by space, then you’re not alone! Humans have been fascinated by space for a very long time, and we’ve even developed amazing technologies to be able to explore it. In fact, the first human-made satellite, was launched into space 68 years ago on 4 October 1957!
To celebrate space and the technology that’s been invented for us to explore it, people all around the world will be starting a week of celebrations next Saturday (4 October). This will be the anniversary of when and it will be the first day of World Space Week!
During World Space Week, special events will be held by space agencies, schools and museums. Plus, people will be encouraged to learn about the wonders of space – and some of the missions that have been taken to explore it. So if you find space as marvellous as we do, then you won’t want to miss World Space Week!
To find a World Space Week event near you, check out worldspaceweek.org/events/search-event
I find space absolutely fascinating. When I look up at the Moon and the stars, I can’t believe there’s so much out there – it blows my mind! I wonder if you feel the same way too. When I’m looking up at the beautiful night sky, it always reminds me of a part of the Bible called Psalm 8, which was written by a man named David. David writes that when he looks at the Moon and the stars, and sees how enormous, beautiful and amazing they are, it makes him think, ‘Why does God bother with us humans? We’re so small compared to other parts of creation.’
Despite our small size, we have been created by God and we are so important to him. So if you’re ever feeling a bit rubbish about yourself, remember that God thinks you’re amazing, he values you hugely and he loves you so much!
Something New
Hiave you heard of people in the Bible having iidreams or visions? Visions are like dreams, but often happen while people are awake. In the Bible, these dreams and visions are important because people are having a special experience of God.
I don’t know about you, but the dreams I have often don’t make sense, and most of the time I can’t even remember them! What I like about the dreams and visions in the Bible is that the people always remember them, because they are part of important messages from God.
A man called John had a vision. Right at the end of the Bible, there’s a book called Revelation – this word means ‘God is showing people something’. I wonder if you’ve ever made something, and then shown it to someone. You could say you revealed it to them. In this part of the Bible, we can read things that God has revealed (or shown) to people. John had a vision of what it would be like when everything was as God wants it. I wonder what God wants the world to be like. What do you think?
Although the world is not perfect, we can make choices that help the world to be more like God made it to be. I can choose to care for creation and be part of God’s Kingdom. If you want to join in with what God is doing, maybe you can talk to your parents, carers, teachers or Sunday school leaders about how you can join in!
by Hayley Bailey
Invention Station
Read the comment on the left about dreams and visions
Use the space below to write about or draw a brand new invention that could make the world better
Equality and Justice
A Picture of Heaven
Check out your Bible –Revelation 4:1-3; 21:1-4
Bumper Bible Breakdown
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.
United by Jesus
Paul had a mission to share the good news of Jesus. Part of this mission included writing letters to those who had already become Christians, so that they would be encouraged to keep following Jesus. These letters still have so much to teach us now!
One of Paul’s most well-known letters was written for a church in Rome. This church was made up of Christians who were Jewish, as well as Christians who weren’t (who were known as Gentiles). Paul wanted to remind the church that because Jesus had died and rose again for them, Jews and Gentiles who followed Jesus were part of one big family! Rather than falling out or arguing with one another, they should show love instead. They should use the gifts God had given them to support one another. Plus, they should never forget that Jesus had given never-ending life to all of his followers!
KA! JAM is the coolest Bible activity club around. As a member you’ll go on amazing adventures through the Bible learning about Jesus. Each activity sheet is filled with lots of great stuff about being a Christian. You’ll also receive our mini-mag, Chatterbox which is filled with jokes, games and much more. And to top it off, there are loads of awesome prizes to be won!
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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…
Patch’s Problem...?
HELLO, READERS, I’VE LOST A VERY IMPORTANT OBJECT SOMEWHERE IN THIS ISSUE. WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO HELP ME FIND IT? I HAVE A CLUE OF WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE HERE.
Singer!
I’m Sallie and I’m 33 years old. I’m a singer and I run a music organisation. Every month I host an open mic night (this is a session in which anyone can sing), and it’s all about getting people together to enjoy amazing music and feel good. I’m starting out as a function singer, which means I’ll sing at people’s weddings or special events. I’m also a worship leader at my local church. My week usually consists of responding to emails, planning the next open mic and creating social media posts. I also come up with set lists, practise songs and communicate with musicians or guest artists. Sometimes I might be singing at church or singing backing vocals for another artist. The best thing about my job is being able to use a gift God has given me to make people feel good and experience joy! I love that it gives me freedom in how I use my days too. My advice to anyone who might want to be a singer is to practise! Even if you have natural talent, it’s important to work on your craft. Get as much experience as you can –sign up to an open mic, start a band or join the worship team at church. Connect with other singers and musicians and always seek to be positive, loving and friendly in your interactions with others.
Sallie
Ho ho, ha ha, he he! He he, he he!
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pa c e WO R D S E A R C
Find the space-related words in the grid
milky way spacewalk spacesuits astronauts galaxies asteroids space station comets black holes planets stars moons rockets
How does the solar system hold up its trousers? With an asteroid belt!
What dance do astronauts do on the Moon? The moonwalk!
Did you hear about the claustrophobic astronaut?
They just needed a little space!
How did the astronaut feel when everyone laughed at their jokes? Over the moon!
What does a dentist call an astronaut’s cavity? A black hole!
What do planets like to read?
Comet books!
I was born in 1972 in Chichester, England. I became the first British European Space Agency astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS).
During my training, I learnt how to speak Russian, and how to perform minor surgical procedures and dentistry. I blasted into space in December 2015 and spent six months on the ISS. I conducted scientific experiments, completed spacewalks and did educational activities to inspire children in science, technology and space exploration. Can you guess who I am?
When do astronauts eat? At launch time!
Hoho,haha,hehe! Hehe,hehe!
by Neil Locker
across:
1 Young dog. 3 Fragrant flower.
6 Sense detected by nose. 7 Unwell.
8 Arctic region, North _ _ _ _. 10 Cease.
12 Small carpet or mat. 13 A joint on which a door or lid turns. 15 Shock or astonish. 16 Snoop.
down:
1 Document needed for foreign travel.
2 Pastry-topped dish. 3 Actor’s part.
4 Garment worn with a tie. 5 Difficult to walk on, such as an icy path.
9 Bright or not dark. 11 Slim or slender. 14 Short sleep.
The answers to the clues are made up using all the letters from the list of words below. The three highlighted letters have already been placed in the grid to help you. Solve the clues and use up all the remaining letters. 1 2 3 2 3
across:
1 Musical note equal to two crotchets
2 Yellow citrus fruit
3 Display of cowboy skills down:
1 Grinding tooth
2 Wandering tribesman
3 Juicy tropical fruit
by Neil Locker
Making art can be super-good fun, but it can also get ridiculously messy. To be honest, it can be hard to enjoy looking at a finished creation when your hands are coated in superglue, your table’s covered in crayon and you’ve somehow splattered paint all over your dog!
If you love the sound of creating some truly spectacular art without needing things like paint, glue and tape, then you’ll love Simbrix! Simbrix are small bricks that can be connected together to make amazing 2D designs. The Simbrix Maker Studio comes with 4,000 Simbrix, and it also comes with 30 Simstix (which can be used to make 3D designs). So you’ll be able to let your imagination go wild and build tons of magnificent creations, without making a massive mess!
For your opportunity to win your own Simbrix Maker Studio, answer the question below and email your full name, age, address and answer to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk. Remember to put ‘Simbrix Competition’ in the subject box. Your entry needs to reach us by Friday 24 October when the winners will be chosen. You can also enter by filling in the details on the coupon below and posting it to: Simbrix Competition, Kids Alive! 1 Champion Park, London SE5 8FJ.
What can Simstix be used to make?
3D designs 2D designs 4D designs
Name:
Address:
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 an active lifestyle and caring for your physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
Harvest
Wheat, potatoes, sugar beet, apples and tomatoes – these are just a few of the crops that are grown in the UK! Once these crops are ready to be eaten, they’re harvested (which means collected). After they’ve been harvested, these crops are taken to markets and shops all around the country – and a few of these crops will probably end up in your belly!
A Season of Harvest
Did you know that last Monday (22 September) was the first day of autumn? During autumn, the days become shorter and the air becomes a bit chillier. Some leaves turn brown and fall from trees. Plus, we imagine some of our readers (and some of the Kids Alive! team) start the countdown to Christmas!
Another fact about autumn is that it’s a brilliant time for harvesting crops around the UK. That’s why late September and early October are often known as the Harvest season.
Celebrating Harvest
Since so many vegetables, fruits and crops will be collected throughout the Harvest season (and are probably being collected right now, as you’re reading this very sentence), people often get together to celebrate.
You might have taken part in a Harvest Festival before. Perhaps you’ve had an assembly all about Harvest at your school, or you’ve been to a special service about Harvest at your church. You might have prayed to thank God for giving us food to eat, and you might have collected food to help other people who might not have much food themselves!
Thank You!
During Harvest, we thank God because…
God created the land our food grows in. God created the whole world, which means that he made all the land that our crops grow in! He created the soil that seeds are planted in – and he created those seeds too! In fact, every crop that we eat was invented by God!
God provides the workers. Every single person lives and breathes because God is looking after them, so we can thank God for looking after the people who harvest our crops, as well as the people who transport crops all over the UK.
God helps the crops to grow. Crops need plenty of sunshine and rain to grow – and God provides those things for us! When our crops grow, it’s because God has looked after them. The fact we have seasons is also something we can thank God for!
Be Thankful
Those were just a few reasons to be grateful to God – but Harvest is a brilliant time to reflect on so many other reasons why we should say thank you to him. Use the space below to write or draw a few of the amazing things God has done for you!
Be Loving
God has done so much for you, so why not use this Harvest as an opportunity to do something for someone else? You could…
Bring food to Harvest Festivals! Harvest Festivals, such as assemblies and church services, often invite people to bring food, which can then be given to people who might not have as much as you. If you’re going to a Harvest Festival, why not bring something you can give?
Give what you can! If you’re not going to a Harvest Festival, plenty of supermarkets will have food donation boxes – so you could give food away there. You could even raise some money to buy more food to share with those in need.
Grow some crops to share with others! You could grow something in a pot on your windowsill, or in your garden. Then you could use what you’ve grown in a delicious meal for your friends and family!
Be thankful and loving this Harvest!
Cool Colou ri ngs
Paige, aged 8, created this scrumptious ice cream design. We’d love to tuck in and try it!
This ice cream design was sent to us by Bailey, aged 10. Three flavours in one cone – we like the sound of that!
H a p p y
B i r t h d a y t o y o u !
To see your name and birthday printed in a future issue of KA! email your full name and date of birth to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk
2 October
Alfie Shepherd – age 9
3 October
Alexander Valencia – age 11
This creation is from cousins Lyra, aged 12, and Keziah, aged 5. Lyra did the outline and writing and Keziah coloured it in.
I love a bit of teamwork! Great work, both of you!
G e t I n T o u c h !
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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.
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Amara
Age? 6.
Favourite colour?
Favourite food?
Favourite sport?
Favourite bit of Kids Alive!?
Colouring Corner.
Favourite Bible story and why?
The Christmas story, because I love Christmas and I was Mary in my church’s Nativity play!
Favourite TV programme?
Paw Patrol.
What do you want to be when you’re older? An artist.
Pets? None.
Hobbies? Ballet.
Age?
Favourite colour?
Favourite food? Roast dinner.
Favourite sport? Football.
Favourite bit of Kids Alive!? Jokes.
Favourite Bible story and why? Noah’s ark, because Noah and God looked after so many animals.
Favourite TV programme? Britain’s Got Talent.
What do you want to be when you’re older? Nursery teacher.
Pets? Sixteen tropical fish.
Hobbies? Dancing, gymnastics and roller skates.
Tell us a joke. Why did the duck cross the road? To get to the other side!
What special skill or talent do you have? I’m learning to do a roly poly.
Tell us something interesting about yourself. I’m going to be in a ballet show at the theatre.
Is there anything else you would like to tell us? My name means
Tell us a joke. Why don’t eggs ever tell jokes? Because they might crack up!
What special skill or talent do you have? Playing the cello. Tell us something interesting about yourself. I have two amazing big sisters.
Is there anything else you would like to tell us? I’m really happy to be a junior soldier.
