Glider Gazette

It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations, Faith Fearless Adventurer and Blaze Epic Ranger: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Faith was an amazing member of the GREEN team at last month's Car-ty!

Blaze was an amazing member of the BLUE team (aka Team Sky) at last month's Car-ty!

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 Meadow

Hi, Lightglider! My name is Tambika, and I handle administration here at Lightglider Academy. I’m ready to send you on your first official mission: going to Waterfall Meadow! You’ll learn the basics of gliding, battling, and rescuing there. Here’s a couple of tips to help you out: 

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1. Use your mouse to glide around. Remember to keep your cursor on the game screen at all times to maximize your movements!
2. When rescuing Gliddles, you can carry up to five at a time. To rescue more Gliddles, drop the ones you have off at a Zipway to send them back to the Academy, and then go find more Gliddles!

3. Remember to keep your distance when battling Machines! Stay close enough so that your defense system will activate, but far enough away so that you can dodge Machine attacks!

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There are plenty of treasures and secrets in the Yonders. Keep your eyes peeled for things that don’t seem to belong in their surroundings! Hope to see you back in the Courtyard soon!

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Glide On!

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“Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.”

- Philippians 2:3-4 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders! 

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This week we are discussing the Lightglider value of humility. We learned last week about purpose - how God has created each of us uniquely and in His image. Because of this, our lives are filled with purpose. Even though each of us is created to shine like stars in the universe, we must understand that we are far from perfect. The sin and selfishness that began in the Garden of Eden carries on today in every human heart. It causes division, brokenness, and strife. Admitting our need for God’s love and forgiveness requires humility. To live with humility means to acknowledge that we are weak. We cannot depend on our own talents, accomplishments, or even our good behavior. These things will fail us and will never be able to save us from our sin. We have to depend on God and His power to save us through Jesus. Only with humble hearts is this even possible. As we live with humility, we are able to take our focus off ourselves, receive God’s love, and truly focus on the needs of others.

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One of the Yonders missions you will go on is called “Keep Out!” and is filled with puzzles. That’s a good name for it because those who are proud or unwilling to fail should keep out. To complete it, you will need humility. Stay focused on your missions to the Yonders. You will fail at some. You will succeed at some. But, in everything, including Yonders missions, stay humble!  

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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 Philippians 2:3-5 in the Bible. What kind of attitude did Jesus have?

• What does it mean to be humble?

• In what ways do you take an interest in others?

• What is one area of weakness where you need God’s help?

• What are ways to point others to Jesus?

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• Play the Game of the Week, Forward Base! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a surprise in your inventory!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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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 a game of Hide & Seek 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 our new Ambassadors and Senior Ambassadors! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

New Ambassadors:

Rose Precious Hopper

Blaze Swift Superstar

Faith Ninja Explorer

Poppy Pip Explorer

Flash Mysterious Detective

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New Senior Ambassadors:

Storm Skillful Strider

Rose Ninja Adventurer

Macy Golden Champion

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!

Forward Base

In order to stop the spread of blight, Lightglider Academy wants to set up a new base in the Yonders! We need your help to defend it against the oncoming hordes of Machines while upgrading your defenses! Just remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day. If at first the base is overrun, just regroup, make some upgrades with the scrap you find from the Machines, and try, try again! Persistence is key on this one!

Glide On!

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“So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” - Genesis 1:27 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders! 

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Purpose is one of the five core values of a Lightglider. To live with purpose means to live with the belief that your life matters. As Lightgliders, we believe that our lives are both valuable and meaningful. But how do we know this is true? It comes from the truth that God made us in His image. Just read our theme verse for the week above!

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Because of this, our lives have worth and dignity that no one can take away. If the Creator of the universe took time to create you, then guess what! Your life matters and you are here for a reason! To live with purpose means to live every day with this strong belief.  

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In Lightglider Academy, we rescue Gliddles, clear the blight, and seek to help others any way we can. Look around you. The world is in need and you were uniquely created to make a difference! Each day provides us a new opportunity to live an adventure filled with purpose!

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Glide On!

Tova

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• Read Genesis 1:26-27 in the Bible. What image were male and female made in?

• What does purpose mean to you?

• In what ways do you live with a sense of purpose?

• What does it mean to you to be ‘God’s masterpiece?’

• In what ways do you want to positively impact the world?

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• Play the BRAND NEW Game of the Week, Multiplayer Mission:Sludge Valley! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a prize!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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Join us in the Academy for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 12pm EST / 11am CST!

Find Viola in the Academy this week! Say hi and receive a prize!!

• 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 a game of Boost Tag 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, Nellie Gumbo Patticake: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

So bright!!

Nellie has been a Lightglider for over two years now! She has been very active in the community lately and is a great leader. She cheers others on during games and is very kind. Way to go, Nellie!

Keep shining bright in all you do, Lightgliders!!

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 Valley

Tambika here! Are you ready for a new mission? We need you to help clean out the swampy area of Sludge Valley. Make no mistake--it can get pretty gross in the swamps! Add on Machines and blight, and you have a recipe for potential disaster! The Gliddles that live here don’t mind the usual swampy muck, but the blight makes the area completely uninhabitable. Rescue them and bring them to Zipways so they can live peacefully in the Treehouses!

Although blight usually spreads along the ground, it can also creep up tree trunks and choke the tree branches. Click on trees multiple times to slowly restore their original beauty with your RES! You can usually find amazing treasures and Materials under the blighted trees once they are fully restored!

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Glide On!

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“A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit..” - Matthew 7:17 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!

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After a recent Yonders mission, I was talking with Santiago in the courtyard about the Lightglider values. I want these values to deeply impact how I think, how I act, and how I behave.They are especially important to remember in times of uncertainty and pressure, like when I’m battling a Clampneck Machine in the Yonders! 

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A value is a principle that affects our decisions and behaviors. Most every family, community, and culture live by a set of values. Lightgliders seek to live with five values: purpose, humility, confidence, hope, and love. These values are inspired by story of God’s love for us revealed in the Bible. 

• Purpose: Because God created us in His image (Genesis 1:27), our lives are valuable. They have purpose.

• Humility: No one is perfect; we all fall short of God’s standard of goodness (Romans 3:23). A deep understanding of this produces a life of humility.

• Confidence: Knowing that God loves us and that Jesus paid for our sins at the cross despite our shortcomings generates a strong sense of confidence (Ephesians 2:8-10). We can be confident because we are greatly loved by the only One who matters!

• Hope: Because the future is in God’s hands and He promises to restore the brokenness around us, we can always look ahead with hope believing that good things are coming. When we live with hope, we give hope to others (Romans 15:13).

• Love: With Jesus as our example, we seek to love. Such love is not a feeling. It is a choice that inspires actions that put the needs of others before our own (John 15:13). This is exactly what Jesus did at the cross!

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Just like a good seed properly nourished helps to produce a beautiful tree, good values help to produce beautiful lives. 

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Glide On!

Nisha

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• Read Matthew 7:17-20 in the Bible. How does the Bible say we will know a tree? How can we be known by the “fruit” we produce?

• What are values and why are they important?

• What are some examples of values?

• What are your family’s core values?

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• Play the Game of the Week, Mission:Entryway! Everyone on the leaderboard gets a surprise in their inventory!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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• Marlon is back with a Bible WHAT?! Tune in as he takes a deeper look at Matthew 7:17-18

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

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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 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: PARTY DAY!! Meet in the Courtyard at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Car Show Party - It’s Time to Carty!

• 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, Sweatpea Exquisite Adventurer and Faith Humble Protector: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

SHINY!

Sweetpea has been a Lightglider for just over one month and is making tons of friends in Lightglider Academy. She shines at events, suggesting and leading new games, being kind and including others, and shows great leadership potential! Keep up the great work, Sweetpea!

Faith Humble Protector is in the Spotlight this week for decorating her tree house in such a creative way! She has invested a lot of time and effort to decorate it! Go check it out!

Keep shining bright in all you do, Lightgliders!!

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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“So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.” - 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!

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As a Lightglider, you are sent on missions from Lightglider Academy to restore the land of Glideon. To restore means to bring something back to the way it was meant to be. Glideon was not meant to be covered in this dark mysterious substance that we call blight. No, it was meant to be beautiful and full of purpose. When you clear the blight, you are bringing Glideon back to what it was intended to be!

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The Scriptures tell us that one day God will fully restore this broken world. This is a day that we all can look forward to with hope. In the meantime, Lightgliders seek to restore the beauty, purpose, joy, and dignity of this world and everyone in it. In doing so, we serve as signposts of what is to come. A signpost is like a great big billboard telling everyone who passes by what they can look forward to. When we carry out deeds of compassion, beauty, and justice, we give the world a glimpse of what is to come. God’s light shines through us to give the world hope, and that is always worthwhile! 

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Glide On!

Tambika

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• Read 1 Corinthians 15:58 in the Bible. What is true about anything you do for the Lord?

• What does it mean to restore something?

• What are some things in your world that are broken and are in need of restoration?

• What can you do through your words or actions to help?

• What are things that break God’s heart and break your heart?

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• Play the Game of the Week, Glider Training! 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 - RESTORE - to receive a surprise in your inventory!

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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 a game of Sardines Hide & Seek 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, Blaze Epic Champion and Ripcord Golden Strider: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

SO BRIGHT!

Blaze is a new Lightglider and has jumped right into games and events like a pro! He crushed it at Duck-Duck-Boost a couple weeks ago and is making friends all over the Academy. Way to go, Blaze!

Ripcord is a new Lightglider and did an awesome job joining in a game of hide and seek. He is learning his way around the Academy and making friends. Way to go, Ripcord! 

Keep shining bright in all you do, Lightgliders!!

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!

Glider Training

Hey Lightglider, it’s Bryce! We all know that hovering above the ground on your glider is a blast, but wouldn’t it be awesome to fly? I’m ready to train you to use the hover tech in our gliders to soar to new heights! Tap and hold to gain altitude, and release to descend! Managing the force of your glider as well as the incoming obstacles is the key to a good flight. Fly as long as possible to get the high score!

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Glide On!

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“Jesus gave his life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live.” - Galatians 1:4 (NLT)

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Hey Lightgliders!

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The three goals of a Lightglider are Respect, Rescue, and Restore. I want to take a moment to talk about Rescue. As Lightgliders, we have the awesome responsibility of going on Yonders missions to rescue the Gliddles from danger. We put on armor, glide into the Yonders, and free them from the toxic blight and the control of the Machines. Rescuing others from dangerous situations requires courage and strength of character. Remember that!

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Did you know that God is a rescuer? He stopped at nothing to rescue us!

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You, me, and everyone on earth need to be rescued from sin and death. When we sin, we miss the mark of God’s standard of goodness and we contribute to the world’s brokenness. So God the Father sent Jesus His Son to earth to rescue us. Through his life, death, and resurrection, Jesus makes a way for us to be reconciled to God and to experience His love forever. 

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This is the greatest rescue mission of all time!

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Glide on!

Tova

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• Read Galatians 1:3-5 in the Bible. Take a moment to pray, thanking God for rescuing you through His Son, Jesus!

• Why do we need to be rescued?

• How does our sin and selfishness hurt us and those around us?

• How can we be rescued?

• Have you been rescued?

• What are ways to love your friends well?

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• Play the BRAND NEW Game of the Week, Multiplayer Mission: Blighted Grassland! 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 - RESCUE - to receive a surprise in your inventory!

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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 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, Ivy Precious Protector and Grace Cupcake Superstar: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

SHINY!

Ivy was so Encouraging to other Lightgliders at the Ocean Floor Party last week, congratulating others for their skills and being such a helpful Lightglider! Way to go, Ivy!

Grace is a new Lightglider and has jumped right into games and events like a pro! She crushed it at Duck-Duck-Boost and Bible Chat last week. She's making new friends and having a blast! Way to go, Grace!

Keep shining bright in all you do, Lightgliders!!

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!

Blighted Grassland

It’s Tambika, calling on you again to take on a new mission! We’re sending you into the Grasslands, a sprawling area that’s filled with blight and Machines. Keep your wits about you and be on the lookout for secret areas! And check out that cool speedboat in the water; who do you think brought that to the Grassland?

We’ve picked up several hidden areas with our sensors. Look for these around fences, grates, and doors and you might find a ton of treasures!

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Glide On!

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“Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” - Romans 12:10 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!

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Last week we talked about goals and why they matter! Lightgliders pursue three goals each day - respect, rescue, and restore. The first goal of a Lightglider is to respect. We seek to show respect toward others and toward ourselves. But, how do we do that? What does that even mean? 

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When we respect, we are acknowledging worth. You and everyone you meet is worthy of respect because each is created by God and in His image. We show respect in the way we treat people and in the way we treat ourselves. Therefore, we should seek to care about everyone we meet. We should also care for our minds, hearts, and bodies. 

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Whether it’s your best friend or someone you don’t get along with very well, choosing to show respect is what Lightgliders strive to do. So, when you’re in Mission Control, the Courtyard, the Library, or the Innovation Lab, look for ways to show respect to the other Lightgliders. 

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Glide On!

Nisha

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P.S. Keep an eye out for Moderator Flounder this week! Say hi, respectfully!!, and he just might give you a prize!

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• Read Romans 12:10 in the Bible. How do you take delight in honoring others?

• Why does everyone deserve respect?

• What are ways to respect yourself?

• What are ways to show respect to others?

• Who can you pray for who has caused you difficulty?

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• Play the Game of the Week, Treehouse Jumping 2! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday will receive some gold coins!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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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 a game of Duck, Duck, Boost 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, Violet Cupcake Spanner and Buttercup Dreamer Superstar: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

SO BRIGHT!!

Violet is a shining example of a new Lightglider! She is kind to everyone and is very welcoming to new friends. She represents what it means to be a Lightglider. Way to go, Violet!

Buttercup has been a Lightglider for almost one month. She's super nice and sweet to everyone she meets. Way to be a shining example, Buttercup! 

Keep shining bright in all you do, Lightgliders!!

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!

Machine Bunker

Hey there! My name’s Bryce, and I’m the head of missions here at Lightglider Academy. I love to save Gliddles from the Machines, so my mission for you is to take on the Machines where it’ll hurt them most! We’ve discovered the location of a Machine Bunker, where Machines are made and sent out into the Yonders. We need to shut this factory down! 

There are lots of Machines in there, so stay alert! Remember, your defense systems can fire automatically, so concentrate on dodging enemy attacks while you battle Machines. Some Machines are programmed to guard doors and hallways. They have lots of armor, but they’re very slow. Stop at a safe distance and you’ll whittle them down!

Go get ‘em!  I’ll be rooting for you!

Glide On!

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“I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” - Philippians 3:14 (NLT)

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Hey Lightglider!

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Do you know what the goals of a Lightgliders are? Well, we have three overarching goals that never change: RESPECT, RESCUE, and RESTORE! We respect ourselves and each other at Lightglider Academy. We rescue Gliddles from the clutches of the Machines. And we restore the land from the blight. A goal is an objective that you are trying to achieve. Setting goals is important because they give us something to strive for! They also help us live with purpose and spend our time wisely. When we set a goal, we commit to think and act in ways that will help us reach it.

Glide On!

Santiago

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P.S. Goals are also what I hope to score in my next soccer game!

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• Read Philippians 3:12-14 in the Bible. Why does Paul say he wants to reach the end of the race?

• What are goals and why are they important?

• What are the goals of a Lightglider?

• What goals are you pursuing?

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It’s PARTY WEEK Lightgliders!! Join fellow Lightgliders and Moderators in the Courtyard on Friday at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Ocean Floor Party!

• Check out the Game of the Week, Laser Squad! Every Lightglider on the leaderboard this Saturday receives a prize!

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• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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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 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: PARTY DAY!!! Meet in the Courtyard at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Ocean Floor 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, Ezra Prudent Lion and Glow Gliding Artist: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

SO BRIGHT!!

Ezra likes to help and he is very encouraging when he sees someone who needs help. He also sends reminders to his friends to read the Bible, pray and obey. Way to go Ezra!

Glow has been a great Lightglider since she started playing. She prays for everyone and makes others feel welcomed in the Academy.

Keep shining bright in all you do, Lightgliders!!

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!

Blighted Grassland

It’s Tambika, calling on you again to take on a new mission! We’re sending you into the Grasslands, a sprawling area that’s filled with blight and Machines. Keep your wits about you and be on the lookout for secret areas! And check out that cool speedboat in the water; who do you think brought that to the Grassland?

We’ve picked up several hidden areas with our sensors. Look for these around fences, grates, and doors and you might find a ton of treasures!

Glide On!

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‍“Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.” - Ephesians 5:1-2 (NLT)

Hey Lightglider!

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Did you know that the Lightgliders story that you have entered into points to a far greater, far more important story? In Lightgliders you’ll hear that we seek to respect, rescue, and restore. And you will learn how this points to The Far Greater Story, the true story of God’s love for us found in the Bible!

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The Bible reveals God as the ultimate respecter, rescuer, and restorer. He RESPECTS us by creating us in His image and giving us dignity and purpose. He RESCUES us from the grip of our sin and death through the death and resurrection of Jesus. And He promises to RESTORE us and our broken world one day so that we may live forever with Him. This is The Far Greater Story.

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We are so glad you’re here. Yes, you are here to play games, meet friends, and have fun. But, your purpose for being here is far greater! 

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Glide On!

Marlon

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• Read Ephesians 5:1-2 in the Bible. What are ways to follow the example of Jesus?

• What is your favorite Bible story about Jesus and what do you learn from it?

• How can we best learn about and imitate God’s love?

• Why is the cross the ultimate example of love?

• What is your favorite family memory and why?

• How can you share the far greater story of God’s love for you?

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• Play the Game of the Week, Hover Frenzy! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a prize in their inventory!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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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 a game of Rock/Paper/Scissors 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.

It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations, Lavender Coco Periwinkle and Grace Creative Mastermind: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

SO BRIGHT!!

Lavender is a great friend to anyone in need in Lightglider Academy! She is kind, encouraging, and helpful to others. She was nominated by fellow Lightgliders who said, "She makes Lightgliders so happy." Way to go, Lavender! 

Grace is always a pleasure to have at events. She is kind to everyone and enjoys playing games and attending events in Lightgliders. She shares, takes turns, and is a great friend. She also sends amazing and encouraging postcards. Way to go, Grace! 

Keep shining bright in all you do, Lightgliders!!

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!

Blighted Institute

Hello again! It’s Tambika, and I have a tricky mission for you. We’ve found a major source of blight in the Yonders: some kind of old abandoned Institute. It’s full of empty classrooms, broken tech, and lots and lots of blight! We need you to go in there and clear out all the blight!

Have you been collecting the Lilies that grow in the Yonders? Not only are they pretty, but they somehow grow without being harmed by the blight! Please bring back some of these Lilies for research. Every mission has 10 Lilies growing in them. Can you find them all?

We’ve found some sort of locked door that only opens with coins. I wonder who put this kind of toll entrance there? What treasures are behind that door? Will you spend the coins to open the door? The choice is yours!

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Glide On!

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“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” - John 1:5 (NLT)

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If you are new around here, we - the other Lightglider leaders and me - want you to know that you were MADE TO SHINE! That is something you will hear a lot here because we must believe this and be reminded of it regularly. Let me tell you what this means.

• God created you uniquely. There is no one in the history of the world like you. No one else has your exact personality, interests, and talents. In other words, you were made. 

• You have opportunities every day to use your uniqueness to love God and to love others in ways that only you can. When you do this, you shine. You bring light into the world. And, if there is one thing you need to know about light, it always defeats darkness.

• When you put these two ideas together, it is easy to see that you were made to shine! 

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And this is what we Lightgliders seek to do each day. This can feel like a big responsibility. But, like a candle in a dark tunnel, even the smallest light can be blinding. If you’ve been to Machine Bunker in the Yonders, you know what I mean!

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Jesus is the true light of the world. As we follow Him, we will reflect Him and will shine like stars in the heavens. Let’s reflect His love and light everywhere we go this year!

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Glide On!

Bryce

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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 John 1:1-5 in the Bible. What are all the things we learn about the “Word” in these verses?

• What does it mean to live in God’s light and to share it with the world?

• What do you think it means to shine?

• In what ways do you shine in the darkness?

• How were you uniquely made to love God and love others?

• How could your interests, personality, or talents be used to shine?

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• Check out the BRAND NEW Lightgliders Journal! Find it in the “This Week” section of Lightgliders and journal your thoughts, feelings, and reflections on all the questions asked at the end of Sparks and Prayers! 

• Play the game of the week, Mission: Keep Out! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a prize in their inventory!

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• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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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 a Race around 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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If you’re new, you have come to the right place. Congratulations on completing the tutorial and welcome to Glideon, a land filled with purposeful adventures! Glideon is the land in which Lightglider Academy is located. I'm Kwan and it's my job to train rookies on how to play.

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PLEASE remember your username and password! Perhaps you should write it down and put it in a safe place!

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When you log into Lightgliders, you'll have three choices. Check out This Week in Lightgliders to learn about the weekly theme or play the Game of the Week for a chance to win a prize!

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You can explore Faith & Fun to view a bunch of games, videos, and activities all in one easy place.

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Finally, check out Lightglider Academy, the massive community experience where you meet other Lightgliders, go on missions, play games, and shine for all to see!

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To get to all of these options at any time, click the menu button at the top right of your screen, and then select where you want to go!

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We can't wait for you to begin exploring all the games and activities! You'll find me in the Innovation Lab. I am usually working on strategies to restore the land of Glideon. I look forward to meeting you!

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Hi! My name is Tambika and I'm here to guide you first-timers around Lightglider Academy! Remember playing the tutorial? In it, you used your mouse or tapped the screen to glide around. In Lightglider Academy, it's no different!

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But why are you here? You were chosen as a Lightglider and transported here to help us RESPECT, RESCUE, and RESTORE. Lightglider Academy needs to be fortified and we need your help. The land outside of the Academy is called the Yonders and it is full of danger! Scary Machines roam the land seeking to kidnap the native creatures called the Gliddles, and blight is spreading all over the land of Glideon.

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But you can help!

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By battling these Machines and looking for those lost, we can RESCUE the kidnapped Gliddles and RESTORE the land!

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While you go on missions, watch videos, and play games, you will be earning light! As you earn more light, you level up, and you will have more access to rewards and challenges here in Lightglider Academy. Have fun hanging out with friends, playing games, and exploring!

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Hey Lightglider! I'm Bryce! Have you gone on a mission to the Yonders yet? Each one is filled with purposeful adventure! You will rescue Gliddles, battle Machines, clear the blight, protect the Academy, and restore the land of Glideon. Also, be on the lookout for our beloved Professor Watts. He founded Lightglider Academy, but mysteriously disappeared.

I want to equip you today to battle the Machines and rescue the Gliddles. Your armor is equipped with automatic defenses, which allow you to battle the Machines that you encounter on your missions to the Yonders!

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Be sure to pick up Gliddles where you can! Their light powers help battle the Machines as well! Each Gliddle has a different power to help you!

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Glide on!

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Hola! I’m Santiago. I am excited that you have joined us at Lightgliders!  Tambika runs the Academy these days while the Professor is gone, and she has asked me to welcome you and tell you about it. 

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Soooooooo.....here are a few things you need to know!

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There's lots to explore in Lightglider Academy! There are many objects around the Academy you can click on to discover games and videos to play!

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Click on another Lightglider to add them as a friend! You can have as many friends as you want.

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Check out the calendar on the Lightgliders website and be on the lookout for daily alerts when you log in to discover community events! They are held daily and the moderators love hanging out with you!

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I hope you find as much joy being a part of this community as I do!

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Have you explored what’s going on This Week? 

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Every week the Lightgliders community focuses on a specific theme designed to help us grow and shine! Throughout the year you’ll learn about things like Joy, Creation, Purpose, The Bible, The Far Greater Story, and much more!

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When you login to Lightgliders, you should see three options on the right side of your screen. The top option is This Week. This is where you’ll find everything you need related to the weekly theme. This includes the weekly message from a Lightglider leader discussing the theme and Bible memory verse, the Spark and Prayer videos related to the theme, and your Lightglider Journal, where you can record all that you’re learning, thinking, and feeling. In addition, you will most likely see the Game of the Week where you can compete to be on the leaderboard and receive a prize as well as the Spotlight Blog highlighting specific Lightgliders for the ways they shine.

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You can also find all of this information with the Orange and Blue Gliddles in the Courtyard, holding some newspapers near the fountain!

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As you explore life as a Lightglider, take the time to dive into This Week every week! And check the Lightgliders calendar for Bible Chat. We gather in the Library to discuss the weekly theme and Bible memory verse. We even watch the Spark and Prayer videos together.

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Have you explored all there is to do in Faith & Fun?

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When you login to Lightgliders there are three options on the right side of your screen - This Week, Lightglider Academy, and Faith & Fun.

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Faith & Fun is where lots of, well, faith and fun can be found! When you click on the Faith & Fun button, you’ll be taken to TONS of games, videos, sticker pages, and transmissions! They’re broken down into categories, so you can choose which ones interest you the most! 

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You’ll notice there are different colors, so here’s what they all mean:

• Everything in PURPLE is a game. Every game’s thumbnail has a key that gives you more information about the game. For example…some text

You’ll see a difficulty bar ranging from beginner to expert.

If you see one blue person icon, that means it is a single player game…just for you to play!

If you see a green world icon, it is an online multiplayer game, so you can play with others logged into Lightgliders.

If you see a two green person icon, that means it is a local multiplayer game, so grab someone around you and play!

• Everything in RED is a transmission from a Lightglider leader to help you learn your way around Lightgliders.

• Everything in BLUE is a Lightgliders Television video, otherwise known as LGTV, where you can watch Academy gameplay, tutorials, and Bible WHAT’s with Marlon!

• Everything in GREEN is a Spark, where you can learn more about different topics we talk about in Lightgliders and spark conversations with those around you.

• Everything in ORANGE is a prayer you can do on your own or with a family member.

• Everything in PINK is a sticker page that you can customize and send to your friends!

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Take some time to explore Faith & Fun to encourage your faith and have some fun!

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Glide On!

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Hi friend! I’m Nisha. Thank you for being here. You have joined a large community of unique and special people. And you will make a major impact as a Lightglider. One way you do this is by building and decorating a treehouse where rescued Gliddles can live. Just outside the Academy campus are beautiful trees. Go there by clicking on your map and clicking Treehouse. You can decorate your very own treehouse with decorations you've bought. To decorate, drag and drop decorations from your inventory. You can purchase more decorations at Tree Mart in Lightglider Academy. Click on the map to find Tree Mart. Watch the tutorial below to learn more.

Once you've finished decorating your treehouse, you can check out other Lightgliders' treehouses! Just click on them and select "View Treehouse." Then you can see how they decorated their treehouses and maybe get inspired for yours! You can also visit your friends list to view their treehouses!

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I can't wait to see what you do with the treehouse you've been given to steward! The Gliddles are going to love it!

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Well, hello there, new Lightglider! I'm Tova and I am here to tell you that YOU were uniquely MADE TO SHINE.

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You are unique. That means that there is no one like you!

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You were made. That means that you were not an accident!

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You can shine. That means that you can positively impact others through your words and actions!

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In honor of being unique, I want to tell you that you can change your outfits in Lightgliders at a moment's notice. If you are in the Academy just click on your profile picture to change outfits, hats, gliders, and even your look.

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Also, if you ever receive a mystery code, you'll want to enter it into your Academy profile to get a helpful prize. You may want to ask your parent or group leader if any new mystery codes have been sent out this week. They'll find them in our weekly emails. Also, for every month that you're a Lightglider, you receive a special glider! Ask your parent or group leader for the code that comes in the monthly milestone emails!

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In Glider Gear you can buy new outfits and gift new items to friends. As you earn light and collect gold on your missions and adventures, you will be able to buy the outfits you want. You can also play games and watch videos outside of the Academy to earn light and level up! Marlon will talk about that later!

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Sometimes moderators will give out free gear at parties, which is always fun!

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Every Lightglider has a very special name. Have you checked out the leaderboards for any games? There you can see the names of the players who have scored the highest in those games!

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Remember, you were made to shine. The way we do that in Lightgliders is by pursuing three goals - RESPECT, RESCUE, and RESTORE. Watch these video to learn ways to pursue these goals.

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I can't wait for you to meet Marlon! He will share the difference between being in Lightgliders and being in Glideon!

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Ok, New Lightglider! It’s time to put it all together. You may have noticed that all of these messages have been about what you will do in Lightgliders.

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Have you ever wondered how Lightglider Academy came to be? My name is Marlon and I'll tell you! The Academy was created by the first Lightglider, a man named Professor Christopher Watts. Professor Watts realized there were too many kidnapped Gliddles and too much blight for him to rescue and restore all by himself, so he decided to start the Academy and train up Lightgliders to help him out. We seven Lightglider leaders, Bryce, Tambika, Kwan, Santiago, Nisha, Tova, and I, were among the first ones trained! After Lightglider Academy was established, Professor Watts left for a secret mission but never returned. It's up to us to find him and bring him home!

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In Lightgliders you will also encounter the Far Greater Story. This is the story of God's love for you revealed in the Bible. God's love is something to know, grow in, and show each and every day.

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We want you to know this story, to talk about it with your family and friends, and to understand how it affects your life and decisions. That is why there is a new theme and Bible verse each week to learn about and discuss.

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As you explore all the different types of content - the Games, the Sparks, the Prayers, the Sticker Pages, and the fun LGTV videos - you will earn light and level up! See Glider Gear below? You'll notice that the higher level you reach, the more gear you'll be able to access!

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Remember Lightglider: You were made to shine! Your unique gifts and abilities were given to you by God for a reason. As you play, we hope you come to KNOW, GROW in, and SHOW God's love each and every day! As you do this, you will shine!

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That's all we have to teach you for now. Glide on!

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Ok, New Lightglider! It’s time to put it all together. You may have noticed that all of these messages have been about what you will do in Lightgliders.

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Have you ever wondered how Lightglider Academy came to be? My name is Marlon and I'll tell you! The Academy was created by the first Lightglider, a man named Professor Christopher Watts. Professor Watts realized there were too many kidnapped Gliddles and too much blight for him to rescue and restore all by himself, so he decided to start the Academy and train up Lightgliders to help him out. We seven Lightglider leaders, Bryce, Tambika, Kwan, Santiago, Nisha, Tova, and I, were among the first ones trained! After Lightglider Academy was established, Professor Watts left for a secret mission but never returned. It's up to us to find him and bring him home!

In Lightgliders you will also encounter the Far Greater Story. This is the story of God's love for you revealed in the Bible. God's love is something to know, grow in, and show each and every day.

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We want you to know this story, to talk about it with your family and friends, and to understand how it affects your life and decisions. That is why there is a new theme and Bible verse each week to learn about and discuss.

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As you explore all the different types of content - the Games, the Sparks, the Prayers, the Sticker Pages, and the fun LGTV videos - you will earn light and level up! See Glider Gear below? You'll notice that the higher level you reach, the more gear you'll be able to access!

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Remember Lightglider: You were made to shine! Your unique gifts and abilities were given to you by God for a reason. As you play, we hope you come to KNOW, GROW in, and SHOW God's love each and every day! As you do this, you will shine!

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That's all we have to teach you for now. Glide on!