KIDS CORNER: Ancient Greek Civilizations by JH

Many years ago, the ancient Greeks made a columned, half-circle shaped structure which became the center of their source of entertainment. The ancient Greeks made a semi-circle theater built into the side of a mountain that was around 139 feet to 250 feet in length. The theater was in a pit, so the theater was also tall and seemed to have natural acoustics. The theater was constructed in a way that sound reached the bottom and the top at the same time. Back then the theater was the Greek's only source of entertainment and you would only hear singing, nothing else. I can't believe the theater was built so long a go and still used today!

Redemption Bible Card Game Tournament Champ!

Congratulations to JH for winning 1st place in one of the toughest categories at the Redemption tournament! Way to go! This is JH's first time winning at an adult level. Usually he plays in the kids level tournaments, but he tried the adult level and did great! Keep up the super job JH! We're very proud of you! JH received a special champion promo card and 4 booster packs as his prize. Wow! How cool!

For anyone interested in more info on the Redemption Bible Card Game, feel free to check out this website for info about Redemption and other unique Biblical, family friendly games available. www.cactusgamedesign.com

Missionary Focus: Our Friends, The Nielsen Family - Serving God in Papua New Guinea

My dearest friends and family,
It is my great pleasure and honor to introduce to you, our friends, the Nielsen family. They have begun an amazing journey in their lives together this past year when they accepted the calling to serve the Lord as Missionaries through the organization New Tribes Mission (NTM.org) and were sent to serve God among the tribes of Papua New Guinea. Karl and Kristen are bright, talented, Godly individuals willing to serve the Lord in Papua New Guinea along with their two beautiful daughters who have surely been a delight to the people in that country. The Nielsen family members all work hard to quickly learn the new language there and to share the love of Jesus in many ways with the tribes in PNG. Karl and Kristen have the opportunity to do everything from present the Gospel to the people, give their personal testimony, teach Math and Bible at the Numonohi Christian Academy, assist with duties at the busy local missionary center where they reside, and all the while continue to try and represent God's hands and feet to these villagers as they help them with daily needs. I'd like to ask you to join with me in a wonderful opportunity to pray and support this kind and loving Missionary family in Papua New Guinea (PNG) as God begins to work miracles through them in the lives of many. Please take a moment to visit their website and view gorgeous photos of the color and life within these tribal villages and to learn more about our friends, the Nielsens, and their great desire to serve God and reach the unsaved peoples in Papua New Guinea. Thank you in advance for any prayers or financial support you can give to the Nielsens. Opportunity to learn more about the mission center they work with or to donate and support them in their missionary field is also located on their website. God will truly bless you for your kindness and generosity. It's not very often I get to actually know the missionaries I am praying for and trying to help support, but it is a rare gift to have our lives touched by such unselfish people before God calls them into the field. I feel very honored to know them and to be able to support them in prayer and through this website and other means. They are a super family. I will continue to update you on what God is doing in their ministry in PNG, so feel free to check back often or go directly to their website to see more details. Blessings to all of you! http://www.ntm.org/karl_nielsen

Previous KIDS CORNER Pages: Japanese homes, Webkinz recipes

KIDS CORNER: EARTHQUAKE, BUT THE JAPANESE DON'T FEAR!
In Ancient Japanese civilizations I learned they constructed some earthquake resistant buildings that were used as houses. Most of the houses were built the same way to help protect their families. They had constructed these buildings to have a pillar in the center and 5 or 6 floors connected by strong wires. If you pushed on the pillar the building would shake but not fall. An earthquake would only shake it too, but not knock it down. In modern day Japan, they still make these earthquake resistant houses. (by JH)

KIDS CORNER- Webkinz Secret Recipes!
Calling all Webkinz fans! We gathered a few wonderful recipes for you to use on your Webkinz stove or grill to make these delicious secret recipe foods! Your pet will love them. You can make them and send them through the Kinzpost to your friends. Enjoy! http://www.webkinz.com/
*Strawberry Kiwi Tart: strawberries, kiwi, animal crackers
*Shepherd's Pie: hamburger, baked potatoe, peas
*Mushmallow Frosty: marshmallows, ice cream, mushrooms
*Rollsrice Cream: rice ice cream, peppermint
*Smores: chocolate chip cookies, marshmallows, chocolate bar
*Blucocrunch Bread: potatoe chips, blueberry pie, chocolate bar

KIDS CORNER - JOKES & RIDDLES - About Space

What type of baseball game is held in a planetarium?
Answer: An All-Star Game

Why did the astronomer hit himself on the head in the afternoon?
Answer: He wanted to see the stars during the day for a change?

What do you call a star with a tail? A comet?
Answer: No, Mickey Mouse!

Why couldn't the astronaut land on the moon?
Answer: Because it was full!

Who was the first settler in the west?
Answer: the sun!

What does an astronaut do when he gets dirty?
Answer: He takes a meteor shower!

*If you enjoyed these jokes & riddles, check out the book called: 101 Outer Space Jokes by Sonia Black and Devra Newberger