Glider Gazette

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“Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.” - Hebrews 13:7 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders! 

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I have the distinct privilege of introducing our new series called “Ways to Shine.” In this series, we will talk about the Lightglider leaders you’ve met in the Academy and the positive character qualities that they possess. They each serve as ROLE MODELS because of the various ways they shine. A role model is someone you can look up to! He or she serves as an example for how to live, how to treat people, and how to grow in your faith. I can’t tell you how important it is to have good role models!  One of my first role models ever was Marlon, who hangs out in the Academy Library.  Marlon cares about me and shows me what it looks like to have faith in God and study the Bible. Who are some of your role models? It could be a parent, an older sibling, a teacher, a coach, or perhaps a leader in your church. I encourage you to find someone you look up to, watch how they live their lives, and ask them lots of questions. And remember to listen to their answers!

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Glide On!

Santiago

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• Read Hebrews 13:7 in the Bible. Name two people who have taught you about God. What did you learn from them?

• Who do you look up to?

• Who looks up to you?

• Who shows you how to walk with God?

• How can you be a role model for others?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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Dream of ways to shine this week. Here are some suggestions!

• Be a helper at home! Try clearing the dinner table, helping a sibling with their homework, or feeding the family pet! When you do, you’re showing responsibility and kindness, just like a great role model would!

• Encourage a friend at school! Role models build others up with their words, so encourage someone that you see feeling down or left out!

• Role models are learners too! You can shine by asking thoughtful questions during Bible study at church, or even during class at school. Just like Marlon in the Academy library, great role models are curious and want to grow in their faith. So don’t be afraid to raise your hand and seek wisdom!

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• Play the Game of the Week, Catch That Gliddle, and get on the leaderboard! The top 5 Lightgliders get a surprise in their inventory! 

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• Watch this week’s Sparks and Prayers:

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• Use this week’s Mystery Code - MODEL - to receive a surprise in your inventory!

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope – Wednesday (5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST), and Friday (4pm EST / 3pm CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

• Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to gather in groups and go on multiplayer missions together in the Yonders! 

• Tuesday: Join moderator Mildred and Lightglider friends for the Lightglider Talent Show! Meet in the Academy at 5pm EST / 4pm CST!

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 6pm EST / 5pm CST! Join moderator Primrose today for a game of Guess it Right! 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.

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Zane Amazing Thinker and Sparkle Valiant Superstar! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

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Zane and Sparkle both received the FIVE YEAR GLIDER for being members of Lightgliders for, you guessed it, FIVE YEARS!! What an amazing achievement!! Congratulations Zane and Sparkle!

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And you too can be in the Spotlight and receive the Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to wear. Keep shining in all you do in Lightglider Academy -- join the community events, show respect to other Lightgliders, create amazing postcards, rescue Gliddles, restore blight, lead other Lightgliders in a game you made up, or just be a positive influence to others. There are lots of ways to shine!

Entryway

Hi there! My name’s Kwan, and I handle technology at the Academy. I have a mission for you that requires some quick thinking! The Entryway to some sort of abandoned building has a ton of special switches and secrets, so explore every nook and cranny of this level! Rumor has it that there’s also some sort of giant Machine somewhere on the Entryway grounds!

Can you get into the first room of the building? There’s some sort of special switch that you have to find and press… maybe it’s in a hard-to-reach area? Or maybe it’s hidden in plain sight? You’ll have to go to find out!

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Glide on!

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“Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” - Colossians 3:12 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!

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This is the last week of our unit on the Lightglider Mission–to know, grow in, and show God’s love. As we are on a mission to SHOW God’s love, this week we’re talking about KINDNESS, which is an attribute of God that we can reflect. So, we don’t just want to talk about kindness this week, we want to show it! To be kind means to be friendly, generous, and considerate. Our theme verse this week is Colossians 3:12 (NLT): “Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” 

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This verse tells us to clothe ourselves with lots of different character qualities. Have you ever thought about that? You can choose to put qualities like kindness on like you put on your clothes in the morning. Just like we pick out which shirt or pair of shoes we are going to wear, we can choose to be kind, humble, gentle, and patient throughout our day. Clothing ourselves with kindness is a powerful way to show God’s character to the world around us. The Bible also tells us in Romans 2:4 that God’s kindness is what leads us to turn to Him in the first place. So pick up kindness and put it on like a jacket. Wear it everywhere you go!

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Glide On!

Bryce

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Take some time this week to pick up kindness and wear it around your family and friends! Here are some reflection questions that will help.

• Read Colossians 3:12-15 in your Bible. What character qualities do you clothe yourself with each day?

• In what ways can you show kindness to others?

• Who shows kindness to you? How do they do it?

• Where could you show more kindness?

• When has someone been kind to you?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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Dream of ways to shine this week. Here are some suggestions!

• As you’re getting ready each day this week, go to your closet and pretend you’re picking your “kindness clothes.” Say out loud, “Today, I’m putting on kindness, gentleness, and patience!” Then look for a moment to show one of those qualities during your day – maybe it’s letting someone go first in line or helping a classmate!

• Go on a Secret Kindness Mission! Pick one person (a friend, teacher, or family member) and do something kind for them without them knowing it was you! Maybe leave a note, tidy something up, or share a snack!

• The next time you’re in a situation where you have to wait (like in line, during a car ride, or waiting for your turn), take a deep breath and pray, “God, help me be patient and kind to the next person I see or talk to.” 

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• It’s Find a Mod week! Keep an eye out for Gertrude this week! Say hello and receive a prize!

• Play the Game of the Week, Rescue Roundup! The top 5 Lightgliders on Saturday morning get a surprise in their inventory! 

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• Watch the Sparks and Prayers in This Week

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• Use this week’s Mystery Code - KIND - to receive a surprise in your inventory!

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope – Wednesday (5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST), and Friday (4pm EST / 3pm CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

• Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to gather in groups and go on multiplayer missions together in the Yonders! 

• Tuesday: If you are new to Lightgliders in the past month (or even if you’re not), join moderator Hazel for Lightgliders 101 at 5pm EST / 4pm CST! She’ll have fun prizes and a Glideon-wide scavenger hunt waiting for all new Lightgliders.

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 6pm EST / 5pm CST! Join moderator Primrose today for a game of Tic-Tac-Toe 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.

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Flash Mysterious Detective, Sparkle Peppermint Superstar, Ripcord Daring Guardian, Ripcord Smashing Licorice, Shade Fearless Buccaneer, Alan Radical Sweeper, and Lily Wild Marshmallow! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

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New Senior Ambassadors:

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New Ambassadors:

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And you too can be in the Spotlight and receive the Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to wear. Keep shining in all you do in Lightglider Academy -- join the community events, show respect to other Lightgliders, create amazing postcards, rescue Gliddles, restore blight, lead other Lightgliders in a game you made up, or just be a positive influence to others. There are lots of ways to shine!

Sludge Canyon

Hey, it’s Tambika! Your next mission takes you back to the swamps: it’s time to move to Sludge Canyon! These little islands are surrounded by swamp water, but they’re so covered with blight that you can barely move around! This mission will take a lot of RES to clear all the blight and rescue those Gliddles. When you run out of RES, just come back to the Academy and rest. Your RES will recharge and you can take on the blight again!

Have you noticed that there are different kinds of blight? The plain dark blight is easy enough to clear away, but the speckly and gnarly blight require more RES to clear! The more twisted a patch of blight is, the harder it will be to restore. But watch for the purple blight! It often grows on top of RES orbs. Clearing this blight can give you back more RES than you use!

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Glide on!

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“Be still and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” - Psalm 46:10 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!

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Our lives operate at a fast pace. We wake up, eat breakfast, go to school, come home, do homework, eat dinner, do an evening activity, go to bed, and often repeat it all the next day. If we’re not careful, our schedules and routines will quickly control our entire lives. 

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In this week’s theme verse, Psalm 46:10, God is telling us to be still before Him. Why? Because slowing down and being still allows a couple of things to happen. First, we have the opportunity to remember all that God has done for us. Second, we are reminded that He is in charge of our lives and not us! Being still before God and taking time to reflect is good for our soul. When you do this, you will more clearly see God at work in creation, in the people you encounter, and in your own life. Sometimes He will even speak to your heart when you are still before Him. My prayer is that you hear Him whisper how much He loves you because He really does!

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Take some time for REFLECTION this week, Lightgliders.

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Glide On!

Nisha

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Here are some activities for you to do and questions to reflect upon this week in Lightgliders. Do these by yourself or with a family member!

• Read Psalm 46:10 in the Bible. Reflect on your week. At the beginning of your week, the question is, “When will you take time to be still before God this week?” At the end of the week ask, “How did it go? What did you do? What will you do next week?”

• What does it look like for you to rest? 

• What areas of your life need greater peace?

• What are your favorite ways to relax?

• How do you reflect upon God and His goodness in your life?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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Dream of ways to shine this week. Here are some suggestions!

• Quiet Time Challenge! Set a timer for 3 minutes two different times this week and spend it in quiet reflection. No talking, no screens, just you and God! You can pray, think about what you’re grateful for, or just be still!

• Go on a walk outside with your family and notice God’s creativity in nature! Make it a game to point out as many beautiful things as you can!

• Ask a parent, sibling, or friend, “What’s something good God did today?” Listen as they share, and then share your answer too!

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• Play the Game of the Week, Blight Fight! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a prize!

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• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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• Use the Mystery Code - REFLECT - to receive a surprise in your inventory!

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope – Wednesday (5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST), and Friday (4pm EST / 3pm CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

• Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to gather in groups and go on multiplayer missions together in the Yonders! 

• Tuesday: Join moderator Primrose in the Courtyard for the monthly Spotlight Celebration Party at 5pm EST / 4pm CST!

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 6pm EST / 5pm CST! Join moderator Primrose today for a game of Sardines Hide & Seek in the Academy! 

• Thursday: Join us for Bible Chat in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST! This week we’re talking about The Lord’s Prayer! 

• 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.

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Faith Valiant Defender, Buffy Wandering Harper, and Lotus Epic Detective! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

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Faith Valiant Defender is one of the newer Lightgliders in the Academy, but she has been SO ACTIVE at community events and hanging out with friends! We’re glad you’re here, Faith!

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Buffy is a great prayer partner in the Academy! She loves to pray for her friends!

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Lotus is our newest member of the Gleam Team! Congrats, Lotus!

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And you too can be in the Spotlight and receive the Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to wear. Keep shining in all you do in Lightglider Academy -- join the community events, show respect to other Lightgliders, create amazing postcards, rescue Gliddles, restore blight, lead other Lightgliders in a game you made up, or just be a positive influence to others. There are lots of ways to shine!

Cave In

Hey Lightgliders, Tambika here! I have a new bonus mission to give to you! We’ve received word of a Cave In inside the Volcano, and we need to chart a new path through the blight that’s built up in there. But there are many powerful Machines inside! With your defense system jammed, you won’t be able to fight back! Luckily, they are trapped in the blight.

If you can create a path through the blight that doesn’t let the Machines escape, you can beat this mission! Plot your course carefully and you’ll come out on top! You may be thinking,  “Vol-ca-no!” But, I say “Vol-ca-YES!” You can do it!

Have you completed some of the secondary objectives? Doing so earns you extra Materials! Can you clear 100 blight in this mission? Choose what blight to clear carefully, though--those Machines are ready for any mistake!

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Glide on!

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“Never stop praying.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Hey Lightgliders!

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As we continue to look at ways to KNOW, GROW in, and SHOW God’s love, the theme this week is PRAYER. Prayer simply means talking with God. It enables us to connect with God and GROW in His love. The primary goal of prayer is friendship with the One who made us! God loves when we talk with Him about our lives, thank Him for the good things He has given us, and ask Him for help. Prayer doesn’t have to be long and full of big words for it to matter. Prayer is telling God what is on your heart, and listening for what is on His. Our theme verse this week tells us to always be praying. 

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Through prayer, we are connecting with the One who loves us the most!

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Glide On!

Kwan

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Here are some activities for you to do and questions to reflect upon this week in Lightgliders. Do these by yourself or with a family member!

• Read 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 in the Bible. Take time to pray after reading these verses.

• What are your favorite ways to pray?

• What does your prayer life look like?

• Is there a teacher or classmate on your heart to pray for today?

• What are three things you can thank God for in prayer?

• Who is someone you can pray with this week?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• PARTY WEEK!! Join your Lightglider friends and moderators in the Courtyard on Friday for the Making Music Party at 5pm EST / 4pm CST!

•Play the Game of the Week, Treehouse Jumping 2! Everyone on the leaderboard gets a surprise in their inventory!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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• Use the Mystery Code - PRAY - to receive a surprise in your inventory!

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Dream of ways to shine this week. Here are some suggestions!

• Think of ways you can “never stop praying” this week. Maybe find a verse from a psalm, write it on a notecard, and carry it with you throughout the day! Every time you see it, read it as a prayer and thank God for His love!

• Does your family pray before meals? If so, volunteer to pray for one or two this week!

• Use your Lightglider journal to write out some prayers when you’re in the Academy!

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope – Wednesday (5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST), and Friday (4pm EST / 3pm CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

•Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to gather in groups and go on multiplayer missions together in the Yonders! 

• Tuesday: Join moderator Primrose in the Courtyard for the monthly Spotlight Celebration Party at 5pm EST / 4pm CST!

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 6pm EST / 5pm CST! Join moderator Primrose today for a game of Glad Libs in the Academy! 

• Thursday: Join us for Bible Chat in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST! This week we’re talking about The Lord’s Prayer! 

• Friday: PARTY DAY!!! Meet in the Courtyard at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Making Music Party!

• Saturday: Connect with the Ambassadors in the Courtyard at 4pm EST / 3pm CST for some fun and games.

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Shade Fearless Buccaneer, Lily Fearless Glory, and Alan Radical Sweepr! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

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Shade is such a great contributor at Bible Chat! Always offering encouragement and shares great points when discussing the theme or topic of the week!

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Lily has been nominated by a fellow Lightglider for being such a great friend! Keep it up, Lily!

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Congrats to Alan for reaching level 120!

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And you too can be in the Spotlight and receive the Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to wear. Keep shining in all you do in Lightglider Academy -- join the community events, show respect to other Lightgliders, create amazing postcards, rescue Gliddles, restore blight, lead other Lightgliders in a game you made up, or just be a positive influence to others. There are lots of ways to shine!

Timberlands Treetops

Hey, Lightglider! It’s Bryce. Our next mission is to head back to the Timberlands and explore the treetops! There are lots of dangerous Machines up there, but I know you’ll battle them with ease!

A great tactic to deal with faster Machines is to “kite!” When a Machine charges you, start slowly backing away, firing behind you as you go. The Machine will try to chase you, but they won’t be able to catch you. It’s like you’re stringing along a kite behind you!

Use this tactic on many of the smaller Machines. You’ll come out on top! Glide on!

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Glide on!

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“So it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.” - Romans 12:5 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!

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Through Jesus, we become a part of a worldwide community of people who follow Him. As a part of this faith community, we all offer something unique. God has made each one of us with special gifts, talents, and passions to shine His light throughout the world.

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When we gather together with others in our community of faith, we have opportunities to learn about God, encourage each other, pray together, understand the Scriptures, and experience Jesus. When we do this, God is glorified and we are strengthened. Having a community of faith gives us wonderful opportunities to KNOW, GROW in, and SHOW God’s love, which is the mission of a Lightglider.

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Glide On!

Tova

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P.S. Come to one of the prayer times inside the Academy this week or perhaps to Bible Chat and experience the community of faith inside Lightgliders!

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Here are some activities for you to do and questions to reflect upon this week in Lightgliders. Do these by yourself or with a family member!

• Read Romans 12:3-5 in the Bible. What does it mean to be a part of the body of Christ?

• Who encourages your faith in God?

• How do you use your gifts to encourage others?

• How can you show your parents that you are grateful for what they do for you?

• Who are three close friends of yours and how are they different from you?

• What does your community of faith do when you are together?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• Play the Game of the Week, Rope Swing Safari!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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• Use the Mystery Code - COMMUNITY - to receive a surprise in your inventory!

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Dream of ways to shine this week. Here are some suggestions!

• Strengthen your community by encouraging those that are in it! Find two friends from your faith community to specifically encourage this week!

• Who is someone that encourages your relationship with God? Write them a note telling them what they mean to you and give it to them!

• As you are out and about this week, at the park, school, or maybe the grocery store with your parents, make an effort to smile and say hello to people you see. You can encourage the community around you, even if they are strangers!

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope – Wednesday (5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST), and Friday (4pm EST / 3pm CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

• Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to gather in groups and go on multiplayer missions together in the Yonders! 

• Tuesday: If you are new to Lightgliders in the past month (or even if you’re not), join moderator Hazel for Lightgliders 101 at 5pm EST / 4pm CST! She’ll have fun prizes and a Glideon-wide scavenger hunt waiting for all new Lightgliders.

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 6pm EST / 5pm CST! Join moderator Primrose today for a game of Silly Sentences 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.

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Hazel Risky Marshmallow, Aurora Heroic Dogooder, and Ripcord Daring Guardian! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

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Hazel always had great suggestions for Lightgliders and asks great questions! We love the curiosity, Hazel!!

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Aurora is always encouraging people in their faith! She shares Bible verse and songs with all her friends in the Academy!

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Congrats to Ripcord on reaching level 120!

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And you too can be in the Spotlight and receive the Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to wear. Keep shining in all you do in Lightglider Academy -- join the community events, show respect to other Lightgliders, create amazing postcards, rescue Gliddles, restore blight, lead other Lightgliders in a game you made up, or just be a positive influence to others. There are lots of ways to shine!

River Journey

Tambika here, with another mission for you! This time you’ll be clearing the blight and rescuing the Gliddles near the River. After your success in the Waterfall area, I’m sure you’ll do great!

Be on the lookout for more secrets here! Anything that’s out of place might hide treasures and Gliddles! 

We also try to send supply drops to tricky areas. Look for areas marked with a glowing door--you’ll find supplies to help you recharge and get back into the action! Glide on!

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Glide on!

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“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.” - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!

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We’re kicking off a new unit this week on the LIGHTGLIDERS MISSION. Do you know what that mission is? If not, I’m happy to tell you. The mission of a Lightglider is to KNOW, GROW in, and SHOW God’s love. So, over the next few weeks we will talk about different ways to do just that. This first week we are talking about the Bible! It’s a big book that has a lot in it. Some see it as an intimidating book that is hard to understand. Some see it as an old book meant for an older time. Do not let these opinions stop you from reading it! The Bible reveals the most important story we could ever KNOW - the true story of God’s love for us.

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The Bible is an inspired treasure map pointing to the greatest treasure of all – Jesus!  Though some of its stories can be hard to understand, the Bible begins to become more clear as we read it, ask questions, and have conversations about it. We can pray and ask God for wisdom when we open up our Bibles. We can ask those that are older and wiser to read the Bible with us and help us learn! Engaging with the Bible isn’t a one-time thing. We could read it for many years and still gain more knowledge, understanding, and wisdom each time we open it up! And, as our theme verse says this week, God uses the Bible to equip us for our lives. So, let’s get equipped by reading it! 

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Glide On!

Marlon

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Here are some activities for you to do and questions to reflect upon this week in Lightgliders. Do these by yourself or with a family member!

• Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17 in the Bible. What is all Scripture useful for? How does God use Scripture in our lives?

• What is something new you are learning from the Bible?

• Do you read the Bible? Why or why not?

• What are ways to get to know the Bible better?

• Why is the Bible so important?

• When is the best time for you to read the Scriptures?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

Dream of ways to shine this week. Here are some suggestions!

• Talk with your family about your favorite Bible story! If you don’t have one, go on a reading adventure together to find one!

• Set aside three different times this week to intentionally read your Bible. It can be alone, with a family member, or a trusted friend!

• Share what you read in your Bible this week with a friend at school!

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• It’s Find a Mod week in the Academy! Keep an eye out for Hazel, say hello, and receive a prize!

• Play the Game of the Week, Color Craze! Everyone on the leaderboard gets a surprise in your inventory on Saturday morning!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer videos.

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• Use the Mystery Code - BIBLE - to receive a surprise in your inventory!

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope – Wednesday (5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST), and Friday (4pm EST / 3pm CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

• Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to gather in groups and go on multiplayer missions together in the Yonders! 

• Tuesday: If you are new to Lightgliders in the past month (or even if you’re not), join moderator Hazel for Lightgliders 101 at 5pm EST / 4pm CST! She’ll have fun prizes and a Glideon-wide scavenger hunt waiting for all new Lightgliders.

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 6pm EST / 5pm CST! Join moderator Primrose today for a game of 20 Questions 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.

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Fern Spirited Marshmallow, Ace Dangerous Ranger, and Archer Brave Strider! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

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Fern is being spotlighted this week for always showing grace and kindness to friends in the Academy! Way to go, Fern!

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Ace is so full of joy and shines brightly in the Academy!

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And Archer is the newest member of the Gleam Team! Nice work!!

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And you too can be in the Spotlight and receive the Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to wear. Keep shining in all you do in Lightglider Academy -- join the community events, show respect to other Lightgliders, create amazing postcards, rescue Gliddles, restore blight, lead other Lightgliders in a game you made up, or just be a positive influence to others. There are lots of ways to shine!

Gliddle Song Contest!

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• March 30-April 10 - The Gliddle Song Contest!: Help us make some Gliddle Songs to release at the Making Music Party at the end of April! Here's what we need from you:
• Write a song. You can include the lyrics, the melody, or both! The subject should be about your faith journey with Jesus, about Lightgliders, or somehow both. Keep your song focused on Jesus and/or Lightgliders!
• Submit your song: 1) Send your typed out lyrics via a user report or via email to community@lightgliders.com, OR 2) Send an audio recording via email to community@lightgliders.com! If you're sending an audio recording, we can accept .wav, .mp3, or .flac files! Try to sing if possible, but you can also play an instrument and send your lyrics separately!
• Do this by April 10th!

Glide on!

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“They found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. So they went in, but they didn’t find the body of the Lord Jesus.” - Luke 24:2-3 (NLT)

Happy Easter Week Lightgliders! 

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In Lightglider Academy, we go on rescue missions into the Yonders every day. But at Easter, we are reminded of the greatest rescue mission of all time. Even before the world was created, God had a plan to rescue us from sin and death. That plan was and is Jesus. At the cross, Jesus died for our sins. And on Easter Sunday, he rose again back to life. He is alive! This is what we celebrate at Easter. Jesus has crushed sin and death, and offers us abundant and eternal life! 

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Glide On!

Nisha

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Take some time as a family to talk about the historical event of the resurrection, and why Easter is so important!

• Read Luke 24:1-7 in the Bible. Why is the resurrection so important?

• How does your family celebrate Easter?

• What miracle happened at Easter?

• Why is the cross so important?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• Play the Game of the Week, Easter Egg Toss! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a surprise in their inventory!

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• Watch the Sparks and Prayers on the Front Page

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• Use this week’s Mystery Code - EASTER - to receive a Gold Glider!

Dream of ways to shine this week. Here are some suggestions!

• Use your Lightgliders journal to write three things you are thankful for this Easter week!

• Tell one friend about the meaning of Easter!

• Think of one new thing as a family you can do to celebrate Jesus this Easter! Ask a parent or trusted grown up to help you celebrate!

Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope – Wednesday (5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST), and Friday (4pm EST / 3pm CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

• Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to gather in groups and go on multiplayer missions together in the Yonders! 

• Tuesday: If you are new to Lightgliders in the past month (or even if you’re not), join moderator Hazel for Lightgliders 101 at 5pm EST / 4pm CST! She’ll have fun prizes and a Glideon-wide scavenger hunt waiting for all new Lightgliders.

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 6pm EST / 5pm CST! Join moderator Primrose today for a game of Duck Duck Boost in the Academy! 

• Thursday: Join us for Bible Chat in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST! This week we’re talking about the Easter Story! 

• 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.

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Lily Wild Marshmallow and Jefferson Swift Hero! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

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Lily has been nominated by fellow Lightgliders for being such a sweet friend inside the Academy! She is kind to everyone and is also very involved in the community events! Keep it up, Lily!

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Jefferson has such a talent for writing songs, and he shares his passion at worship time on Fridays. Be sure to come and hear his amazing songs!

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And you too can be in the Spotlight and receive the Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to wear. Keep shining in all you do in Lightglider Academy -- join the community events, show respect to other Lightgliders, create amazing postcards, rescue Gliddles, restore blight, lead other Lightgliders in a game you made up, or just be a positive influence to others. There are lots of ways to shine!

Gliddle Song Contest!

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• March 30-April 10 - The Gliddle Song Contest!: Help us make some Gliddle Songs to release at the Making Music Party at the end of April! Here's what we need from you:

• Write a song. You can include the lyrics, the melody, or both! The subject should be about your faith journey with Jesus, about Lightgliders, or somehow both. Keep your song focused on Jesus and/or Lightgliders!

• Submit your song: 1) Send your typed out lyrics via a user report or via email to community@lightgliders.com, OR 2) Send an audio recording via email to community@lightgliders.com! If you're sending an audio recording, we can accept .wav, .mp3, or .flac files! Try to sing if possible, but you can also play an instrument and send your lyrics separately!

• Do this by April 10th!

Glide on!

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“So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” - John 13:34 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders! 

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As Lightgliders, we seek to respect others, rescue Gliddles, and restore the land of Glideon! Hopefully, you know that by now. But do you know why we do these things? Because we value LOVE here. Love motivates each of the goals of a Lightglider. We want love to motivate everything we do in life. That’s why it is one of our core values. When we love, we put the needs of others ahead of our own. Unfortunately, our selfishness will continue to try to rule our thoughts and motivations, so we need to be continually reminded to love. The best reminder for me to love is to think about Jesus. And to remember what He did on the cross. He did that for me. And because He chose to love me when I didn’t deserve it, I remember to love others. 

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What does it look like to love the people in your life?  Do you offer words of encouragement? Do you serve, give gifts, write notes, smile, hug, share, or listen? There are lots of ways to love others. Love energizes any atmosphere.

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Glide On!

Tambika

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• Read John 13:34-35 in the Bible. What will our love do to the world?

• Why can it be difficult to love?

• What does love look like to you?

• Who has God given you to love?

• What is one way you will love others this week?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• Play the Game of the Week, Restore the Yonder! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday will receive a surprise in their inventory!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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• Use this week’s Mystery Code - LOVE - to receive a surprise in your inventory!

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Dream of ways to shine this week. Here are some suggestions!

• Give smiles away like they’re free this week! Because they are! Whenever you get a chance to smile and say hello to someone, do it! See how much it brightens their day, and yours too!

• Write a note to your parents or caregivers telling them how much they mean to you! Try to give it to them at a special time, maybe a family dinner or before bed time!

• Use your Lightglider Journal to write down all the ways you notice how God loves you!

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope – Wednesday (5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST), and Friday (4pm EST / 3pm CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

• Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to gather in groups and go on multiplayer missions together in the Yonders! 

• Tuesday: Join moderator Primrose in the Courtyard for the monthly Spotlight Celebration Party at 5pm EST / 4pm CST!

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 6pm EST / 5pm CST! Join moderator Primrose today for a game of Guess Who’s Who 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: PARTY DAY!!! Meet in the Courtyard at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Flip Flop Fiesta!

• Saturday: Connect with the Ambassadors in the Courtyard at 4pm EST / 3pm CST for some fun and games.

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Flash Jumping Wayfarer and Archer Valiant Marvel! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

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Both Flash and Archer  have  been nominated for the Spotlight from fellow Lightgliders for being such AMAZING friends inside the Academy!! Way to shine your light for others to see you two! Keep it up!!

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And you too can be in the Spotlight and receive the Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to wear. Keep shining in all you do in Lightglider Academy -- join the community events, show respect to other Lightgliders, create amazing postcards, rescue Gliddles, restore blight, lead other Lightgliders in a game you made up, or just be a positive influence to others. There are lots of ways to shine!

Waterfall Cavern

Hello again! It’s Tambika, and I’m giving you a new mission in Waterfall Cavern, just underneath Waterfall Meadow. This cave seems to be where a lot of the blight is coming from, so we need to get in there and destroy the blight inside! Click on blight next to you to clear it. You can click and drag on multiple blight patches to restore them quickly! Blight usually covers treasures and Materials in the Yonders. Go ahead and grab them; you can trade them for cool stuff here at the Academy!

Clearing blight uses RES, the yellow bar to the left of your screen. If you run out, don’t worry. Just come back to the Academy and hang out. Your RES will recharge over time, and then you can go back to the mission where you last passed a checkpoint! Be on the lookout for RES orbs in the Yonders as well. Don’t grab the RES orbs if you’re already full on RES, or they’ll be wasted!

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Glide on!

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“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope, comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say.” - 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders! 

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This week we are talking about the Lightglider value of HOPE. It’s a small word with a big impact. To live with hope means to look to the future with the expectation that good things are coming.  

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This is tough to do sometimes, especially if the circumstances around us are hard. Living amidst suffering is very real. However, because of Jesus, we always have a reason to live with hope even in the midst of the hard. God promises eternal life and a fully restored world one day. He will make everything right some time in the future. What a wonderful day that will be! We always have a reason to hope! The resurrection of Jesus is the proof that this is true!

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And, trust me on this, hope is invigorating. It is electrifying. It is powerful! When we live with hope, we will share it with others. And, like a spark, the fire of hope spreads and the future begins to look brighter and brighter to those around you. Think of the Gliddles in the Yonders. Just knowing that Lightgliders are out there gives them hope that the future is bright. This is the power of hope. 

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I try to wake up each day with hope--with the expectation that the day will be new, exciting, and meaningful. I'm telling you, living with hope makes a difference!

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Glide On!

Marlon

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• Read 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 in the Bible. According to these verses, what does Jesus give us?

• How can you spread hope to others?

• What do you hope for in life?

• What does it look like to have hope in hard times?

• How does Jesus’ love for us give us hope?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• Play the Game of the Week, Dance Party Pinball! Everyone on the leaderboard this weekend will receive a prize!

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• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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• Use this week’s Mystery Code - HOPE - to receive a surprise in your inventory!

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Dream of ways to shine this week. Here are some suggestions!

• Hope is contagious! Ask some friends and family what they are looking forward to in the future.

• Use your Lightgliders Journal to write down three things you are really looking forward to. If you feel comfortable, share them with a trusted grown up!

• What is something you could do right now that would make tomorrow brighter? Maybe it’s something as simple as taking your laundry to the washing machine so it can get clean, so it will literally be brighter!

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope – Wednesday (5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST), and Friday (4pm EST / 3pm CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

• Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to gather in groups and go on multiplayer missions together in the Yonders! 

• Tuesday: If you are new to Lightgliders in the past month (or even if you’re not), join moderator Hazel for Lightgliders 101 at 5pm EST / 4pm CST! She’ll have fun prizes and a Glideon-wide scavenger hunt waiting for all new Lightgliders.

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 6pm EST / 5pm CST! Join moderator Primrose today for a Crazy Outfit Show 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.

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Buffy Jellybean Runner, Aurora Heroic Dogooder, and Zane Jumping Marvel! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

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Buffy, Aurora, and Zane are our Treehouse Contest winners this week!! Congratulations!!

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Buffy Jellybean Runner said this about her underground deck: "My picture is all about Easter. I did red for the blood of Jesus Christ. I added torches because I don't think they had flashlights. Happy Easter!!!"

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Aurora Heroic Dogooder had this to say about her underground deck: "Basin for Jesus to wash the disciples feet. Last supper table. Three crosses. Empty tomb. Life of Jesus on earth in a human body."

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And Zane Jumping Marvel made a scene of Jesus preaching to the crowds! Way to go, everyone!

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And you too can be in the Spotlight and receive the Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to wear. Keep shining in all you do in Lightglider Academy -- join the community events, show respect to other Lightgliders, create amazing postcards, rescue Gliddles, restore blight, lead other Lightgliders in a game you made up, or just be a positive influence to others. There are lots of ways to shine!

Purple Mountain

It’s Nisha again, and I have a new mission for you. Purple Mountain is infested with Machines and blight, and it’s up to you to restore the mountain to its original majesty! 

Some Machines are trapped in the blight themselves! It’s easier to battle them while they can’t move around, so wait to clear the blight until after the Machines are defeated. Remember to clear blight before you grab the extra RES they drop! If most of your Gliddles get tired, bring them to a Zipway so that they can come to Lightglider Academy and rest.

Our scouts say that Purple Mountain is full of secret areas! Some of them lead to even more powerful Machines and many treasures, so stay alert and look out for open doors, grates, and fences!

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Glide on!

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“Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.” - Ephesians 3:12 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders! 

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We’re talking about the Lightglider value of CONFIDENCE this week. Confidence is a feeling of self-assurance, a deep awareness that you are more than okay. It comes from a strong belief that you are known and loved. You can live with confidence because the Creator of the universe knows you completely and loves you fully! 

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But how can we be so sure of this? Because of Jesus! God the Father sent his son Jesus to die on the cross and redeem us from sin and death. Do you realize what this means? It means that you never have to question your value, no matter what you’ve done and no matter what anyone says or thinks about you. God knows everything about you and He loves you more than anyone else ever has or will. And the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus is the proof that God loves you. He did whatever it would take to be with you forever. That should give you CONFIDENCE!

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Never forget how valuable you are! You always have a reason to be confident because of what Jesus did for you. Your confidence should not come from your abilities, your friends, or your moral performance. These things are not dependable. No, our confidence comes from God's immeasurable love for us, which was revealed to us through Jesus! When we understand that our confidence can be anchored upon the unchanging rock of God's love, we will walk with the courage and boldness necessary to shine light in dark places, to stand up for what is right, and to repent when we make mistakes.

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Glide On!

Santiago

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Here are some reflection questions to discuss with your family as you learn about confidence this week!

• Read Ephesians 3:10-12 in the Bible. What does our faith in Christ give us?

• How can a knowledge of God’s love affect our confidence?

• Where does your confidence come from?

• What is an example of a time when you stood up for what was right?

• What distracts you from resting in God’s love?

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• TREEHOUSE CONTEST THIS WEEK! All Bible Stories on Deck! Decorate your Treehouse like it’s a scene from your favorite Bible story and let a mod know it’s amazing, or nominate your friends! 

• Play the Game of the Week, Yonders Run! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday will receive a surprise in their inventory!

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• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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• Use this week’s Mystery Code - CONFIDENCE - to receive a surprise in your inventory!

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Dream of ways to shine this week. Here are some suggestions!

• One way to grow in confidence is to help others grow in theirs! Give out some compliments this week, and watch confidence grow!

• What’s a new activity you can try, helping you grow in courage and confidence? Talk about it with a parent or trusted grown up, and try it this week!

• Try to see mistakes as an opportunity to get better! Knowing that your confidence doesn’t come from your performance, name one thing you learned from a mistake this week.

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope – Wednesday (5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST), and Friday (4pm EST / 3pm CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

• Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to gather in groups and go on multiplayer missions together in the Yonders! 

• Tuesday: Join moderator Mildred and Lightglider friends for the Lightglider Talent Show! Meet in the Academy at 5pm EST / 4pm CST!

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 6pm EST / 5pm CST! Join moderator Primrose today for a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors in the Academy! 

• Thursday: Join us for Bible Chat in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST! This week we’ll be talking about David & Goliath! 

• 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.

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Rose Precious Hopper, Shade Fearless Buccaneer, Iris Bumblebee Glory, Macy Golden Champion, and Ace Epic Mastermind! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

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Great job to our runner-up, Rose Precious Hopper, for submitting this 1900s-inspired outfit! It looks like your dream is to be a historian or a fashion designer!

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Well done, Shade Fearless Buccaneer, for submitting two great gliders that we combined into one! The power of the Gliddles in aiding you in the Yonders joins forces with the colors of all the roles in Lightglider Academy. Your dream must be to work at Lightgliders one day!

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Thanks to Iris Bumblebee Glory for being one of our winners! Your artist-inspired glider shows your dream to bring art to the world!

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Macy Golden Champion submitted a ton of glider ideas, and many of them revolved around baking. We thought we'd make the dream of baking delicious treats come to life! Congratulations to Macy!

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Congrats Ace on reaching level 120!

And you too can be in the Spotlight and receive the Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to wear. Keep shining in all you do in Lightglider Academy -- join the community events, show respect to other Lightgliders, create amazing postcards, rescue Gliddles, restore blight, lead other Lightgliders in a game you made up, or just be a positive influence to others. There are lots of ways to shine!

Yonders Run

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Lightgliders! It’s Tambika. You’ve been selected to scout out a new area of the Yonders. Dodge the Machines and blight and grab the coins you find there! Tap to jump up to two times in a row, and grab the powerups to get boosts to your speed, jump height, and armor! How deep into the Yonders will you be able to go?

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Glide on!

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