November 2009

Kid Bits Chris, Christie & Judah

Winkler’s Newsletter

...And no
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Then... Super
Kids!

Meet Anivette and Ashley

from Orlando, Florida
Praise Party!
Disney World isn’t the only
In our last newsletter we talked about Psalm 8:2 and
place to visit when you’re in
how God uses the praises of children and infants to do Orlando — Orlando is also home
amazing things for His kingdom. We hope you’ve been to the headquarters of
using this wonderful gift that God has given you. U U. USA. When
The children in Nehemiah 12: 27-46 certainly Anivette (in the picture) and
did! (Go on, grab your Bible and read it for yourself!) Ashley went there for a visit,
When the walls in Jerusalem were rebuilt, they gath- they didn’t know that years
ered there with lots and lots of people to celebrate. later they would still be making
a big difference for people
These people knew how to party! They
on the other side of the world
broke out their instruments and played music, sang
— by praying for them!
and marched along the walls because they were so
These two sisters got necklaces
excited about what God had done. They were so loud,
in fact, that ―the joy of the people of Jerusalem could with the name and picture of a
be heard far away‖ (Nehemiah 12:43. NLT). (WARNING: group of people who don’t
have the Bible in their
Your mom might not like it if you’re THAT loud!)
own language, and they’ve been
During the holidays, many of us get together with
praying for them ever
our family and friends to celebrate, too. Sometimes,
though, we’re so busy doing things like baking cookies since.! They sleep with the
and making lists of all the presents we want that we necklaces under their pillows,
might forget some of the reasons we have to and every night before they go
REALLY celebrate (like God sending to bed, they pray for this group
His own Son to earth for us!). of people. Think about your very
favorite Bible verse, then
This holiday season, let’s learn from the children in
imagine not being able to read it
Nehemiah and take some time to really praise
or hear it. Wow, it’s no wonder
God! Sing some songs, shout some praises, get
your family and friends and tell them about all the Anivette and Ashley want to
great things God has done for you! After all, He keep praying that these people
deserves it—and that’s definitely something to will get a Bible soon!

celebrate!
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Jollof Rice
People often ask us about the food in Idea: Chain Rea
ction
Nigeria, so here is a recipe you can try at
Make a God is go
home with your parents. Jollof rice is a od paper
chain! On strips of
favorite West African dish. In Nigeria, it’s colored pa-
per, write or draw
made many different ways: Some people use the many
different vegetables, some use beef or chicken, ways God is good
, then glue
and some cook it without meat. Some use it as a the strips togeth
er to make a
main dish, while others use it as a side dish. Almost chain. Hang it whe
re your
everyone, though, likes this dish spicy! In fact, a family can see it
and remem-
lot of food in Nigeria is spicy-hot. They use a ber how God has
worked in
popular African pepper called pepe — it’s kind of your lives. You ca
like cayenne pepper that’s found in the U.S., but n even
decorate your Ch
it’s even stronger! Some Africans believe pepper ristmas
tree with it or ta
helps the body resist infection and disease, and in ke it
apart on New Year
some parts of Africa, there’s an old belief that ’s Eve as
you think back on
says a husband can tell how much his wife loves him all the
things God did fo
by the amount of pepper she uses in her cooking! r you
this year.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Chicken pieces, cut up (optional)
1 cup long-grain rice
1 13–3/4 ounce can chicken broth
1 cup water
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper Us!
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 9-ounce package frozen vegetables (peas, car-
rots, green beans)

In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, cook

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-Adapted from Passport On a Plate cookbook