OCTOBER 3 - OCTOBER 9
REDEMPTION
Hey Lightglider!
Continuing in The Far Greater Story, we have come to its climax, known as Redemption. To redeem something means to buy it back. Remember that God created everything and called it good. This is why there is dignity in everyone you meet. However, we have all rebelled against God’s standard of goodness. This is called sin. And, because of our sin, we are separated from God forever. Without this next part of the story, we are left without hope.
But God, in His goodness, didn’t leave us hopeless! He sent His Son Jesus to redeem us. When Jesus died on the cross, He paid the penalty for our sin. He bought us back! He made a way for us to be restored to God and to live with Him forever! This is what it means to be redeemed. This is the heart of The Far Greater Story and the proof that God loves us.
Glide On!
Tova
Things to Think About This Week:
Take some time this week to think about God’s great love for us through His redemption! Here are some questions to get you started.
• Read Ephesians 1:6-8 in the Bible.
• What is God rich in?
• How did God purchase our freedom?
• How can we be redeemed by God?
• What is redemption?
• How do you show people you care?
• How can being redeemed give you confidence?
Things to Do This Week:
• Check out the BRAND NEW areas throughout the Academy! There’s a new prayer area, you can race around the track, and even play on the basketball court!
• Play the Game of the Week, Maze Chase!
• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos
Redemption
Thankful for Redemption
• Use this week’s Mystery Code - REDEEM - for a surprise in your inventory!
Lightglider Academy Events This Week:
Join us in the Academy for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 12pm EST / 11am CST!
• Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for Jokes and Games!
• Tuesday: Join us at the Welcome Party and Spotlight Celebration at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard! If you’re new to Lightgliders, you’ll be introduced to some AMAZING Lightglider friends, learn the ins-and-outs of the Academy, and have a chance to meet and congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients!
• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 5pm EST / 4pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for some Costume Fun in the Academy!
• Thursday: Join us for Bible Chat in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST to discuss this week’s theme and verse!
• Friday: Meet in the Innovation Lab at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to share game ideas at this week’s time of Gamestorming.
• Saturday: Connect with the Ambassadors in the Courtyard at 4pm EST / 3pm CST for some fun and games.