Glider Gazette

It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations, Corrigan Hickory Sage and Iris Courageous Thinker: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

SHINY!

Corrigan Hickory Sage is shining bright in the spotlight this week as a big THANK YOU for all he does to put on AMAZING parties inside the Academy every month! When you see him around the Academy this week, be sure to say thanks, and maybe even wear your Fall Festival outfits in his honor!

Iris Courageous Thinker made it to the top of the leaderboard last week in Wall Ball! Way to go, Iris!

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!

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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‍SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2

Honesty

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Hey Lightglider!

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Oomph. I just got back from the Yonders and it was rough! I barely escaped without getting covered in blight. We’re talking about honesty this week in Lightgliders, so I guess I need to practice it myself. Sometimes it’s hard for me to admit that I can get discouraged, but to be honest means to be truthful. I’m here to tell you today to be honest with yourself. Pay attention to your feelings and be honest about them with God and with those who love you. God knows exactly how you are feeling, so you can always be honest with Him in your prayers.  

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Also, be honest with others. Have you ever told a lie to make yourself look good or to avoid getting into trouble? You might be tempted to protect yourself in this way rather than to be honest and accept a consequence. Here’s the honest truth about me right now -- I want you to think I’m a skilled Lightglider, but that is not always true. I was unable to complete my last mission to the Yonders. I’m going to talk to Nisha to get her advice on how to do it. With her insight, I hope to succeed next time. Wow, I’m realizing even as I write this to you that honesty and humility are connected.

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Being honest honors God and shows others that we can be trusted. Speak the truth, Lightglider. Refuse to lie. In doing so, you are showing the character of Christ.  

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Glide On!

Bryce

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Things to Think About This Week:

Take some time this week to think about honesty! Here are some questions to get you started.

• Read Colossians 3:8-10 in your Bible. What does it look like to strip off your old sinful nature and put on your new nature? How can we receive this new nature?

• What does it mean to be an honest person?

• In what ways could you be a more honest person?

• Have you ever been lied to? How can dishonesty be hurtful?

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Things to Do This Week:

• It's PARTY WEEK!! Don't miss the Fall Festival Party THIS FRIDAY at 5pm EST / 4pm CST in the Courtyard!

• Play the Game of the Week, Wall Ball, and get on the leaderboard! The top 5 Lightgliders on Saturday morning get a surprise added to their inventory! Look for a message from Gertrude Pumpkin Satchel when you log in this weekend!

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Wall Ball

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• Watch the Sparks and Prayers on the FrontPage

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Honesty Spark

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Prayer for Honesty

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

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Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Join us in the Courtyard for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday at 8am EST/7am CST, Tuesday at 9am EST/8am CST, Wednesday at 10am EST/9am CST, Thursday at 11am EST/10am CST, 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 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: PARTY DAY!! Meet in the Courtyard at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Fall Festival Party!! Every Lightglider in attendance gets new gear!

• 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, Ivy Precious Protector and Zane Amazing Thinker: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

You are SSSOOO bright!

Ivy is very encouraging to others in the Academy. She says incredible prayers that show how deeply she cares for her friends. Way to show the love of Jesus by caring for your friends through prayer! Keep up the great work, Ivy! 

Zane is a great example of how to show love and compassion for our friends. During prayer time, he listens and prays for his friends. Way to go, Zane! 

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!

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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SEPTEMBER 19 - SEPTEMBER 25

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Forgiveness

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Hey Lightglider!

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We have been learning about The Far Greater Story in recent weeks. This is the most important story ever. It is the true story of God’s love for us! 

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We talked about how God is good and has created all things good. However, we have rebelled against Him and His standard for goodness. This is called sin. It causes destruction in the world and it separates us from God. It is the reason the world has so many problems. 

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Once we recognize that we have rebelled against God, we have the opportunity to repent. To repent means to turn away from sin and turn to God, and it requires humility. The Bible tells us to repent of our sins so that they may be wiped away. When God wipes away our sin, that is an act that we call forgiveness. 

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If we confess our sin, God is faithful to forgive us! God forgives us of our sin and puts us in a right relationship with Him. And when we understand that God is willing to forgive us even when we don’t deserve it, we can forgive others as well!

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Knowing that God is willing to forgive you, who do you need to forgive this week?

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Glide On!

Tambika 

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Things to Think About This Week:

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 Acts 3:17-20 in the Bible. How are your sins wiped out?

• What does it mean to repent?

• Why can we be willing to forgive others?

• What do you need to repent of and who do you need to forgive?

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Things to Do This Week:

• Play the Game of the Week, Mission: Guard Dogs

Mission: Guard Dogs

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• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

Repentant and Forgiving Spark

Prayer of Repentance

• Marlon has another Bible WHAT for us this week on the front page! Check it out as he talks about our verse of the week, Acts 3:19-20!

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Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

Join us in the Courtyard for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday at 8am EST/7am CST, Tuesday at 9am EST/8am CST, Wednesday at 10am EST/9am CST, Thursday at 11am EST/10am CST, 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: 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, Faith Fearless Adventurer and Flounder Cupcake Professor: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

SHINY!!

Faith was nominated by several of her fellow Lightgliders for being really kind and going out of her way to earn gold so she can send really awesome gifts! Faith's friends say she is a team player and loves sending postcards to people too, using encouraging emotes, and sending thoughtful messages. Overall, Faith helps make Lightgliders a fun place to be. Way to shine bright, Faith!

Flounder is an epic Lightglider! He helped animate the activity hotspots in Lightglider Academy, attends multiple events each week, and is a great example of how Lightgliders can shine bright in the Community. Way to go, Flounder!  

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!

Guard Dogs

Bryce here! I have a special mission for you. There are small groups of Machines that are patrolling the Yonders. I need you to help battle them! It looks like they aren’t too difficult to defeat, but their Materials disappear quickly!

Slow and steady wins the race with these Machines. Try to battle the smaller guard Machines first, since their Materials last longer than the pink Machines!

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Using a Pink Gliddle to soften the Machine’s armor and then using an Orange Gliddle to slow them down is a strong tactic. Make sure to stay clear of the yellow Machines, but rush the pink ones!

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Glide On!

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SEPTEMBER 12 - SEPTEMBER 18

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Humility

Hey Lightgliders! 

This week we are discussing the Lightglider value of humility. We learned last week about rebellion - how we have all rebelled against God’s commands and have fallen short of His standard for goodness. Even though each of us are 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 make up for 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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When you go on enough Yonders missions, you will be ready for one filled with puzzles. One of these is called “Keep Out!” 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!

Nisha

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Things to Think About

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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Things to Do This Week

• Play the Game of the Week, Machine Blitz! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a viking helmet!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

The Value of Humility

He Must Increase

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

• Find Gertrude in the Academy this week! She has a mystery code to give out when you say hi!

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Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Join us in the Courtyard for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday at 8am EST/7am CST, Tuesday at 9am EST/8am CST, Wednesday at 10am EST/9am CST, Thursday at 11am EST/10am CST, 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.

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

WAHOO! SO BRIGHT!

Rosemary is becoming a more active member of the Lightgliders Community, asking questions, and learning the Lightgliders Story. She notices new items around the Academy and is excited to share them with others. She attends events and parties, and sends inspiring postcards! Way to go, Rosemary. 

Lily has been doing great in Lightglider Academy! She shares wonderful jokes at joke time and participates in community events. Way to go, Lily! 

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!

Keep Out!

It’s Kwan again! I wanted to give you some tips for taking on this mission. We’re sending you back into the abandoned building where lots of Machines have taken up residence. There’s a defense jammer installed there, so if you don’t have a Gliddle with you, you won’t be able to battle Machines! You have to use your wits and careful gliding to get you out of some sticky situations!

There’s a powerful Machine at the end of the mission. Concentrate on avoiding its blasts and let the Gliddles you find do their work!

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Don’t forget to check for secret areas; the overgrowth in the building might have opened up new pathways!

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Glide On!

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SEPTEMBER 5 - SEPTEMBER 11

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Rebellion

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Hey Lightglider!

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We’ve just spent a few weeks learning about Creation. To understand Creation is to understand that God created everything, and that includes you and me! And because He created us in His image, we have dignity, purpose, and tremendous value. This is the first part of the Far Greater Story of God’s love for us revealed in the Bible. 

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The second part of the story is called Rebellion. A rebellion is an open resistance to an authority. As our Creator, God is our authority. To rebel against Him is to disobey His commands. This is called “sin.” We sin when we miss the mark and do not live up to God’s standard of goodness and love. Whether we sin on purpose or by accident, we are rebelling against God and are violating our purpose. This has happened a lot by me, you, and everyone else. We all have rebelled against God and His goodness. And the Bible tells us that the penalty of this rebellion is death. 

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This is why we need to be rescued. The penalty for our rebellion needs to be paid. Our sin needs to be forgiven. Until we understand this, the good news of Jesus will never make any sense to us.  

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Pray this week for help to recognize the ways in which you have rebelled against God and for the courage to confess them to Him. Then read this week’s theme verse -- I John 1:8-9!

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Glide On!

Santiago

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Things to Think About This Week:

Take some time this week to think about our rebellion and how we can confess our sins to God. Here are some reflection questions that will help.

• Read 1 John 1:8-9 in your Bible. What happens when we confess our sin? 

• In what ways have you rebelled against God?

• When has someone wronged you?

• What does it look like for you to obey God’s commandments?

• How can understanding our rebellion lead us to humility?

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Things to Do This Week:

• Play the BRAND NEW Game of the Week, Blight Shuffle!

Blight Shuffle

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• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

Rebellion

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The Greatest Commandments

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

• Don’t miss Marlon’s Bible WHAT as he takes a look at Romans 3:23!

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Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Join us in the Courtyard for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday at 8am EST/7am CST, Tuesday at 9am EST/8am CST, Wednesday at 10am EST/9am CST, Thursday at 11am EST/10am CST, 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.

It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations, Alvin Risky Bunch, Faith Fearless Adventurer, Peaches Snowflake Ranger, and Ruby Skillful Periwinkle: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

SHINE ON!

These Lightgliders are all in the spotlight this week for receiving the most nominations in last week’s postcard contest! Take a look at these amazing postcards!!

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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!

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!

Glide On!

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AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 4

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Creativity

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Hey Lightglider!

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The last three weeks we have learned about how God is our Creator. Because He created us, we have tremendous purpose. We can know that our lives matter because they do! If God took the time to make you, then you are extremely valuable. We also learned that God created us in His image. Because you are made in the image of a powerful, good, and creative God, you have the ability to be creative yourself. What good things are you inspired to create today?

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Think of ways to use your unique gifts to put a smile on other people’s faces. Dream of ways to make an impact. Live with passion. Pursue beauty. Use your imagination. Be inspired. Create art and music. Come up with new ideas and innovations to help the world around you. 

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If you go into the Academy this week, use creativity to design an awesome treehouse. Use imagination to encourage others with every postcard you send out. Inspire others to play games together.  

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Be creative today. In doing so, you will reflect your Creator. 

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Glide On!

Santiago

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Things to Think About This Week:

Take some time this week to be creative! Here are some reflection questions that will help.

• Read Romans 12:6-8 in your Bible. In what ways are you gifted? How can you exercise creativity today?

• What are some ways to get to know God?

• Who inspires you? Why?

• What does it look like for you to be filled with the Holy Spirit?

• What do you think it means to be creative?

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Things to Do This Week:

• POSTCARD CONTEST THIS WEEK! As your friends send you postcards this week, you can click to "report" the postcard and tell us why you found it meaningful or inspiring. A winner will be picked and earn awesome prizes next week! 

• Play the Game of the Week, Picture Puzzles! Everyone on the leaderboard gets a prize!

Picture Puzzles

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• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

God Gives Purpose

Prayer for Purpose

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

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Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

Join us in the Courtyard for Prayer Time with Penelope every weekday. Check the Lightgliders Calendar for new daily prayer times in September!

• Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for Joke Time! 

• 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.

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

WAHOOO!

Zane is a great friend to have in Lightgliders! He is always kind and includes others in games and events. He has also reached light level 100 and is part of the Lightgliders Gleam Team. Way to go, Zane!

Blaze is super fun to have at parties and events in Lightglider Academy. He participates a lot, shares his ideas, takes turns, and is kind to others. You rock, Blaze!  

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!

POSTCARD CONTEST THIS WEEK!!

As your friends send you postcards this week, you can click to "report" the postcard and tell us why you found it meaningful or inspiring. A winner will be picked and earn awesome prizes next week! 

Glide On!

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AUGUST 22 - AUGUST 28

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Respect

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Hey Lightgliders!

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As we continue to learn about being God’s creation - created with dignity and for a purpose - we are taking a look this week at respect! Because you bear God’s image, you are worthy of respect. And this is true of everyone you meet! That’s why the #1 goal of a Lightglider is respect - respect for ourselves and respect for others. We pursue this goal because when you respect yourself and you respect others, you are honoring the One in whose image you were created!

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So how do we do that? We show respect in the way we treat others. We seek to care about everyone we meet. We also seek to care for our own 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!

Marlon

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Things to Think About

Take some time this week to focus on respect - for ourselves and for others! Here are some reflection questions that will help.

• Read 1 Peter 2:15-17 in the Bible. How does being part of God’s family lead you to respect everyone?

• Why does everyone deserve respect?

• What are ways to show respect to yourself?

• What are ways to show respect to others?

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

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Things to Do This Week:

• Play the Game of the Week, Gliddle Blocks! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a surprise in their inventory!

• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

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The Goal to Respect

Forgive One Another

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

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Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

‍• Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for Joke Time! 

• 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 Camp Out Hang Out Party!!

• 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, Ezra Prudent Lion and Peaches Gliding Sesame: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

SO BRIGHT!!

Ezra is great to have around in Lightglider Academy. He has extensive knowledge of the Lightgliders Story and characters, which he got to show off during last month's quiz at the Anniversary Party! Ezra is very encouraging and loves attending events and parties with friends! Way to shine bright, Ezra!

Peaches made it to the top of the leaderboard last week for Mission:Keep Out! Way to go, Peaches!! 

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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!

Tambika’s Treehouse

Lightglider! It’s Tambika, and I need your help! My Treehouse was just attacked and it’s covered in blight! Can you help me restore it all? 

Luckily, I had stored a ton of RES orbs before the attack. Just open up some of the safe areas to recharge your RES! Help rescue the Gliddles and relocate them to a safer Treehouse while we restore mine!

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Glide On!

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AUGUST 15 - AUGUST 21

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Purpose

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Hi 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. As we learned last week, God created us in His image, so 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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Things to Think About

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 Colossians 1:15-19 in the Bible. What do these verses have to say about Jesus?

• What does it mean to be “created through him and for him?”

• 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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Things to Do This Week:

• Play the Game of the Week, Mission: Keep Out! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a prize!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

God Gives Purpose

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Filled with the Spirit

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

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Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for Joke Time! 

• 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, Jasmine Epic Explorer and Gertrude Pumpkin Satchel: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

SO BRIGHT!!

Jasmine is thoughtful, kind, and did a great job being the judge at last week's talent show. Way to go, Jasmine!

Gertrude is so much fun to have in Lightglider Academy. She leads Bible Chat every Thursday and is always willing to talk about the weekly theme, Scripture verse, and how to grow in God's love. What an amazing friend to have in Lightgliders. Keep being awesome, Gertrude! 

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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!

Keep Out!

It’s Kwan again! I wanted to give you some tips for taking on this mission. We’re sending you back into the abandoned building where lots of Machines have taken up residence. There’s a defense jammer installed there, so if you don’t have a Gliddle with you, you won’t be able to battle Machines! You have to use your wits and careful gliding to get you out of some sticky situations!

There’s a powerful Machine at the end of the mission. Concentrate on avoiding its blasts and let the Gliddles you find do their work!

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Don’t forget to check for secret areas; the overgrowth in the building might have opened up new pathways!

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Glide On!

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AUGUST 8 - AUGUST 14

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Creation

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Hello there Lightglider!

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Did you know that the Bible begins by telling us that God is the Creator. The very first verse of Genesis tells us this! He created the heavens, the earth, the animals, and human beings. And He called all that He created good. And Genesis 1:27 tells us that God created us in His image. You were made in the image of a good, holy, and loving God.

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Do you realize what this means?! It means that our lives matter! It means that our lives are valuable! It means that we are capable of extraordinary things! 

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Because you bear God’s image, you have dignity and purpose that is worthy of honor and respect. And, in the same way a mirror reflects your image back to you, you have the opportunity to reflect the image of God to the world. You are a light made to shine!

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Glide On!

Nisha

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Things to Think About This Week:

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 Genesis 1:26-31 in your Bible. What did God say about all that He had made?

• How do you know that your life matters?

• How does understanding creation help us understand human dignity?

• What are you amazed at in God’s creation?

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Things to Do This Week:

• Play the Game of the Week, Scripture Hunt! Can you make it on the leaderboard by Saturday morning to receive a prize?!

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• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

Creation Spark

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Praise for Creation 

• Check out Marlon’s Bible WHAT: Genesis 1:27!

Bible WHAT: Genesis 1:27

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

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Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for Joke Time! 

• 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 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 for 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, Poppy Pip Explorer and Macy Golden Champion: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

SHINE ON!

Poppy is a lot of fun to have in Lightgliders. She was nominated by fellow Lightgliders for the Spotlight for always giving out gifts, boosts and wonderful postcards, as well as nicely welcoming new Lightgliders and having an AWESOME Treehouse! Keep up the great work, Poppy! 

Macy was at the top of the leaderboard last week for Mission:Timberlands Treetops! Way to go, Macy!

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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!

Timberlands Approach

Hey, it’s Bryce! Are you ready to take on the Machines once again? We’re sending you to the Timberlands Approach, an area infested with Machines! Rescue the Gliddles there and get ready to battle!

Watch out for Machine attacks, especially from the blue Machines! Their blasts are very powerful. If you get hit too much, you’ll lose a chunk of armor and have to start back at the last checkpoint!

Be careful out there, and remember to keep an eye out for secret grates!

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Glide On!

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AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 7

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The Far Greater Story

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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? As you continue to learn about being a Lightglider, 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 selfishness 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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Things to Think About

• 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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Things to Do This Week:

• Play the Game of the Week, Mission: Timberlands Treetops! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a prize in their inventory!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

An Example to Follow

Why We Love

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

• BRAND NEW Gliddle Game Gab this week! Check it out!

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Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for Joke Time! 

• 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 Follow the Leader 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 for 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, Nellie Gumbo Patticake and Ruby Fabulous Glory: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Keep those shades on, because you two are BRIGHT!

Nellie Gumbo Patticake has been very helpful during the talent show the last few weeks. She also came up with an awesome new "Friendship Game" that everyone played at moderated games, helping the community get to know each other better. Way to go, Nellie!

Ruby has been nominated several times by fellow Lightgliders for the Spotlight! Her friends in the Academy say that she is really kind, generous, giving, and loving. Ruby often participates in community events, has a great Treehouse, and knows the rules of the Academy. She welcomes others and gives awesome tours. Way to go, Ruby!

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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!

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!

Glide On!

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‍JULY 25 - JULY 31‍

MADE TO SHINE

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Hey Lightgliders!

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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 around here because we need to 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.

• 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. With a lot of darkness in the world, 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 shine like stars in the heavens and make an impact on the world. Let’s reflect His love and light everywhere we go!

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Glide On!

Bryce

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Things to Think About

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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Things to Do This Week:

• Play the game of the week, Complete The Verse Carnival! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a prize!

Complete the Verse Carnival

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

The Power of Light

Courage to Shine

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

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Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for Joke Time! 

• 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: PARTY DAY!!! Meet in the Courtyard at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Lightglider Anniversary Party!!

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