Paul in Prison
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he Apostle Paul and his friend, Silas, were visiting the town of Philippi when they met a female slave who was possessed by a spirit. They prayed for her and she was healed. But the men who owned her were angry. Paul and Silas were beaten and thrown in jail because they healed her. Late that night in jail, Paul and Silas were praying and singing songs to God. Suddenly there was a powerful earthquake. It shook the prison from top to bottom. All at once the prison doors flew open. Everyone’s chains came loose. When the jailer woke up and saw what happened, he was terrified. He asked Paul and Silas, “What must I do to be saved?” Paul and Silas told him to believe in Jesus and they were set free.
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November 11 is Remembrance Day, the day when we remember all the soldiers who fought and died to keep Canada safe. Did you know that many Salvation Army workers went to places where wars were being fought and helped people? The soldiers were scared and a long way from home. The Army reminded them that God loved them, wherever they were. While we may not be facing any wars right now—and we thank God for that—we all go through times when life is hard, when we struggle to find anything good about our situations. How do we keep going when it seems like everything is going wrong? In this issue of Just for Kids, you’ll read about how God can help you be content when times are tough. Read the Bible story to find out how.
Your friend, Kristin
In his life, Paul had many good experiences. He met Jesus, and he got to travel and tell people about God! But a lot of not-so-great things happened, too, like being thrown in prison. But Paul had a secret to get through the tough times. He knew how to be OK in any circumstance, and to thank God wherever he was. In Philippians 4:12-13, Paul wrote: “I have learned the secret of being content no matter what happens…. I can do all this by the power of Christ. He gives me strength.” Whenever you face ups and downs in your life, remember to talk to God about all of them. He knows exactly what you’re going through, and He can give you what you need to find contentment. Illustrated by Jennifer Cheatham
Find these words from the Bible story: PAUL SILAS APOSTLE PHILIPPI PRAYED HEALED CONTENT POWER CHRIST JESUS SECRET PRISON
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Take Time to Remember
Remembrance Day Fit the words into the puzzle. The first one has been done for you.
PEACE ARMY WAR SAFE
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Did You Know? Remembrance Day is observed on November 11 because it recalls the official end of the First World War on that day in 1918.
What does Remembrance Day mean to you?
“There is no rg eater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13 NLT ).
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Find the path through the grapes.
Hi kids! When I was young, my parents always got me and my brothers chocolate Advent calendars in the lead-up to Christmas. In case you’ve never had one before, you get a chocolate every day of December until the 25th. One year, I had a genius idea: rather than eat one chocolate a day, I would eat them ALL in one glorious feast! And when I finished mine, I ate some of my brothers’ chocolates, too. When my parents saw what I had done, they were not impressed. I got in a lot of trouble—and there was no more chocolate for me for the rest of the month. Being greedy, ultimately, just made me miserable. I was acting a lot like King Ahab, who you’ll read about in this issue of Just for Kids. His story reminds us that we need to learn to be content with what we have. Let’s be generous instead of greedy.
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A Greedy King
Colour the grapevine.
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His wife, Jezebel, found him and asked, “Why are you in such a bad mood?” Ahab told her what happened with Naboth. Jezebel said, “Get a hold of yourself—you’re the king of Israel! I’ll get you Naboth’s vineyard.”
But Naboth said no. “The land has been in my family forever,” he explained.
Jezebel did something terrible so her husband could have the vineyard. She arranged for Naboth to be killed.
Ahab was so angry. He went home and sulked in his room.
God told the prophet Elijah what had happened. Elijah came to condemn Ahab. When Ahab heard what Elijah said, he tore his clothes. He stopped eating. He regretted what he did.
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What do you call strawberries playing the guitar?
A jam session
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What did the salt say to the pepper? “What’s shaking?”
Hi kids!
, it feels like winter is really Now that we’re into late November live, you may already have upon us. Depending on where you lots of snow. I had my air conditioning It seems like not that long ago that e a reasonable going full blast, trying to keep my hommer, we complain sum the In temperature. Isn’t it funny? ter, we’re complaining about the heat, but now that it’s win Maybe the problem t. about the cold and missing the hea us! t’s r—i isn’t the weathe Kids, the As you’ll read in this issue of Just for When they m. people of Israel had a similar proble appy because they were living in Egypt, they were unh and sent them on a were in slavery. God rescued them once they were on the journey to the Promised Land. But great life was in road, they started thinking about how m and started the Egypt. They forgot that God saved re. futu the ut abo worrying look forward to and There will always be good things to it’s important not to happy experiences to remember. But is God doing in your at miss out on what you have now. Wh life today?
Your friend, Kristin
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Manna in the Desert
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Baked Goods Galore BAGEL BAGUETTE BISCUIT BREAD CHALLAH COOKIE 47-11/20/21 Just for Kids is a Ready to Explore resource, published weekly by The Salvation Army, Canada and Bermuda, 2 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON, M4H 1P4. Phone: (416) 422-6119; fax: (416) 422-6217; email: justforkids@salvationarmy.ca. Brian Peddle, General; Commissioner Floyd Tidd, territorial commander; Geoff Moulton, editor-in-chief; Kristin Ostensen, editor; Rivonny Luchas, designer. International Headquarters, 101 Queen Victoria Street, London, England, EC4P 4EP. Subscription for one year, Canada $12 (includes GST/HST); USA $15; foreign $17. Agreement No 40064794. All Scripture references from the Holy Bible, New International Reader’s Version, unless otherwise stated. ISSN 2368-626X
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What do you call an elf that can sing?
Your friend, Kristin
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Gifts of Hope
hristmas is a time of giving. We offer presents to our families and friends, just as the Wise Men gave the baby Jesus gifts after He was born.
This season, we can also give gifts to people in need. The Salvation Army has a program called Gifts of Hope, which helps people in other countries. Here are two programs supported by Gifts of Hope:
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Have you started buying or making gifts for your family for Christmas? I love finding just the right thing for my family members. I’m always so happy when they like what I’ve given them. In this issue of Just for Kids, you’re going to read about a Salvation Army program that provides amazing gifts for people in need. These aren’t ordinary gifts such as clothes or toys—they help people have better lives.
GIFT WRAPPING BOW CARD SHARE PRESENT BOX RIBBON SHOP GIVING
Students Learn to Sew in the Congo This past year, 40 students finished a Salvation Army program where they learned how to sew. With sewing skills, they can earn money by making clothes. At graduation, they received a special sewing kit, which included a new sewing machine. A Safe Place to Play in Mozambique In Mozambique, a storm hit the community of Xai Xai and destroyed their outdoor playground. The Canada and Bermuda Territory provided support to rebuild the playground. Ask your youth leader or corps officer for more information about Gifts of Hope.
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Which gift will the girl receive? Follow the path to find out!
This or That? Circle the one you like better. CHOCOLATE
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