My Wonder Studio

Here in my secret garden—
The one You made just for me,
Here in my secret garden,
There’s so much to do and see.

As we walk together hand in hand,
And explore our hidden wonderland,
I leave my worries all behind.
Here in my secret garden,
Where I run and dance, and sing,
Here in my secret garden,
You push me high up on a swing.

We’ll lazily gaze at the sky,
Then into a crystal stream we’ll dive.
Watch amazing creatures swimming by,
Here in my secret garden.

(Instrumental break)

Lots of scintillating gems we’ll find
Deep within a heavenly mine.
Jewels of every color and kind,
Here in my secret garden—
The one You made just for me.
Here in my secret garden,
There’s so much to do and see;
There’s so much to do and see.

Spoken:
You can always find Me here,
When you’re needing special care.
You can put your hand in Mine;
And leave your troubles all behind,
In the secret garden.

The one You made just for me;
There’s so much to do and see;
There’s so much to do and see.

Cheers for the following eleven kids who were the first to send in the correct answer to last week’s quiz (“Who Said It? No.1.”):

• Konrad Vincent
• Charlotte
• Cherise
• Aman
• Sameer
• Jordan
• Ryan Primus (7)
• Bradyn Primus (5)
• Monty (10)
• Stuart (10)
• Samantha (8)

And another round of applause for Gian Alex (11), Tony (8), Sharlene (9), Alan, and Martin (11) who got 9 out of 10 questions correct! (Take a peek at question number 6. That one was tricky.)

Well done to all of you!

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Answer key for “Who Said It? No.1”:

1. Job, Job 1:21
2. Gideon, Judges 6:39
3. Elijah, 1Kings 18:21
4. Elisha, 2Kings 6:16
5. Nehemiah, Nehemiah 6:3
6. Caleb, Numbers 13:30
7. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, Daniel 3:17–18
8. King David, Psalm 27:3
9. Jacob, Genesis 32:26
10. Ruth, Ruth 1:16

Sent in by Angel (12), Phuket, Thailand

While out one day we stopped at a restaurant. After eating I went into the bathroom, and as I was coming out of the stall I saw one of the waitresses by the sink. I felt an urge to witness to her. I felt I would be letting Jesus down if I didn't. As I was washing my hands, I was thinking of how to approach her. (I haven't had much experience witnessing, though I've been doing it more often lately.) Jesus told me to ask how her work was going and start a friendly conversation.

First, I asked her about her work, if it was tiring, and how long she had been working. Of course, I introduced myself as well. She was quite friendly, so it was pretty easy to witness to her. She said she'd seen us at the restaurant before. I told her I would pray for her work and family, and she received Jesus. When we were going out of the restaurant she waved goodbye to me. I hope to see her next time, maybe with something to give her, like an Activated magazine.

When there is an opportunity to present Jesus to someone, don't miss it! Even if it's while you’re on a bus, or at the market, or even when washing up in the bathroom! There are people all around who you can witness to, even if all you have is a smile and a tract or a simple prayer. Grab those opportunities! God bless you!

Do you know or can you guess which of the "Old Testament greats" made the following statements of faith? (All verses are taken from the KJV.)

1. “Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”

2. “Let me prove, I pray thee, but this once with the fleece; let it now be dry only upon the fleece, and upon all the ground let there be dew.”

3. “How long halt ye between two opinions? If the Lord be God, follow Him: but if Baal, then follow him.”

4. “Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.”

5. “I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?”

6. “Let us go up at once, and possess [the Promised Land]; for we are well able to overcome it.”

7. “Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us. … But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.”

8. “Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident. … For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion.”

9. “I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.”

10. “Entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God.”