Glider Gazette

DECEMBER 6 - DECEMBER 12

REFLECTION

Hey Lightgliders!

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

In this week’s theme verse, Psalm 46:10, God is telling us to be still before Him. Why? Because slowing down and being still allows a couple of things to happen. First, we have the opportunity to remember all that God has done for us. Second, we are reminded that He is in control and not us! Being still before God and taking time to reflect on His goodness is good for our soul. God knows this! Sometimes He will even speak to your heart when you are still before Him. My prayer is that you hear how much He loves you because He really does! 

And what better time to slow down and reflect than during the Christmas season! The Lightglider leaders and Gliddles have decorated the Courtyard, so be sure to visit to see the Lightglider Christmas tree, listen to some holiday music, decorate your Treehouse with Christmas items, and spread some Christmas cheer! 

Glide On!

Nisha

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

• When will you take time to be still before God this week?

• What does it look like for you to rest? 

• What areas of your life need greater peace?

• What are your favorite ways to relax?

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

Things to Do This Week:

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

Mission:Swamp Skirmish

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

Time to Rest

Prayer for Peace

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

Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Meet one of the creators of Lightgliders, Norman Snowman Cook, in Mission Control at 6pm EST / 5pm CST to hang out for Jokes with Norman! 

• Tuesday: Come to the Spotlight Celebration at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Come to the Courtyard  at 5pm EST / 4pm CST. Viola will be leading a moderated game of your choice in the Academy! 

• Thursday: Join Penelope at 11am EST / 10am CST for Midday Madness in the Courtyard. Join Gertrude in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST for a Bible Chat to discuss this week’s theme and verse! 

• Friday: Meet game designer, Corrigan Hickory Sage, in the Innovation Lab at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to share game ideas. 

• Saturday: Connect with the Ambassadors in the Courtyard at 3pm EST / 2pm CST for some fun and games. 

NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 5

COMPASSION

Hey Lightgliders!

Faith leads us into a relationship with Jesus and helps us to understand His love for us! Because of His love for us, we can love others. As we choose to love others through our words and actions, it will affect our hearts. And as we genuinely feel concern for others in our hearts, we will grow in compassion. Having compassion means that we are tenderhearted toward other people. We try to place ourselves in their shoes and treat them with love, dignity, and respect. We treat them how we would want to be treated. As we understand God’s compassion towards us, we will want to be compassionate with others. Who do you have genuine concern for? Who do you show compassion to? How do you show it?

Showing compassion may look a little different for everyone. We can write notes of encouragement, listen to others’ problems, invite a new friend to sit with during school lunch, or tell our parents how much we love them. Small acts of compassion make a big difference.  

Can you imagine if everyone showed a little bit of compassion every day? It would change the world!  

Glide On!

Kwan

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 Luke 6:35-36 in the Bible. Why should we be compassionate?

• What are ways to show compassion to others?

• When has someone been compassionate toward you?

• What are ways that you could be a helpful neighbor?

• What is one thing you can do today to show kindness to someone?

• How does being compassionate show the love of Jesus?

Things to Do This Week:

• Play the Game of the Week, Tinker Tech! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday morning gets some new gear in their inventory!

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• Watch the Spark and Prayer videos

Compassionate

Prayer for My Neighborhood

• There’s a new Gliddle Game Gab this week! Check it out on the front page!

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

Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Jokes with Norman in Mission Control at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST! Don’t miss this hilarious hang!

• Tuesday: Come to the Spotlight Celebration at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients!

• Wednesday: Come to the Courtyard at 4pm EST / 3pm CST for a game of Sardines Hide & Seek!

• Thursday: Hang out with Pen in the Courtyard today at 12pm EST / 11am EST for Midday Madness with Penelope! Also, join us in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST for a Bible Chat to discuss this week’s theme and verse! 

• Friday: Meet game designer, Corrigan Hickory Sage, in the Innovation Lab at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to share game ideas!

• Saturday: Connect with the Ambassadors in the Courtyard at 3pm EST / 2pm CST for some fun and games.

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Hey Lightgliders!

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As you engage in Lightgliders by playing games, watching videos, and going on missions to the Yonders to rescue Gliddles and restore the land, you will earn light, fill up your light bar, and level up!

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And, as you level up, more will be opened up to you inside Lightgliders. You will be able to unlock new decks in your treehouse and collect more Boosts. You will be able to purchase more outfits in Glider Gear and more treehouse decorations in Tree-Mart.  More activities will be opened up to you. And, if you make it to level 80, you will become part of the Gleam Team!

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Here are just some examples of what you can expect as you level up your Lightglider character. 

Level 1 - As you begin your adventure as a Lightglider, these standard outfits are available to you. The standard Glidetech Armor uniform as well as some outdoor gear are your choices. Check out your first Treehouse Deck, where you can grow your first Boost!

• Outfits: Adventure, Glidetech Armor, Yellow Basketball Gear
• Gliders: Silver gliders
• Treehouse Deck 1
• Tree Mart Decorations: Outdoors, Arcade

Level 5 - Now you’re familiar with Lightglider Academy! Time to relax with the beach outfit and decorate your second deck with new decorations!

• Outfits: Beach
• Gliders: Leaf
• Treehouse Deck 2
• Tree Mart Decorations: Carnival, Disco, Dressing Room, Sports

Level 10 - Ahoy matey! More outfits, decorations, and gear are available for your adventures through the Yonders!

• Outfits: Pirate, Athletic Gear, Spacesuit, Scientist, Parrot Hat
• Treehouse Deck 3
• Tree Mart Decorations: Garage, Spy Gear, Tea Party

Level 15 - You are cruising through Lightglider Academy! What’s your favorite glider so far? You’ve unlocked more outfits and another Treehouse Deck at Level 15!

• Outfits: Superhero, Roller Derby, Backwards Baseball Hat
• Treehouse Deck 4
• Tree Mart Decorations: Under the Sea, more Sports, Workshop, Lab

Level 20 - Level 20 unlocks more outfits and gliders! Time to suit up!

• Outfits: Business, Surgeon, Dress Up, Firefighter
• Gliders: Football Field Glider
• Treehouse Deck 5
• Tree Mart Decorations: Tiki Lounge

Level 25 - Ever been on a safari? Now you can have your own in the Academy! 

• Outfits: Safari, Chameleon, Eskimo
• Gliders: Crocodile, Baseball Field

Level 30 - I bet your treehouse looks amazing!! You can go underground now!

• Outfits: Race Car Driver, Construction, Snowman Head
• Treehouse Deck 6

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Level 40 - Put on your spy outfit and make your way through the Academy as stealth as possible! Keep earning light and leveling up! You’re well on your way to the Gleam Team!

• Outfits: Spy
• Gliders: Lion Head, Rocket Ship
• Treehouse Deck 7

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Level 50 -  More Treehouse Decks! Decorate Deck 8 today!

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Level 60 - Treehouse Deck 9! Keep going underground and decorating more space for your rescued Gliddles to live!

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Level 70 - WHOA! You can SURF in the Academy now! So many outfits, gliders, and treehouse decks to choose from! You’ve been crushing it!

• Outfits: Prince/Princess, Viking, Cowboy/Cowgirl, Knight Helmet/Princess Hat
• Gliders: Surfboard
• Treehouse Deck 10
• Tree Mart Decorations: more Carnival, Disco, Dressing Room, Sports

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Level 80 - Welcome to the GLEAM TEAM! Level 80 is where some of our most dedicated Lightgliders find themselves! Way to go! You’ve got an exclusive outfit, glider, and nameplate that can only be used by Level 80 and up!

• GLEAM TEAM!

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Keep playing, watching, and exploring Lightgliders!

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Glide On!

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So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT)

Hiya, Lightglider! Santiago here to share the rules of chat, so that we have an encouraging, respectful community here in Lightglider Academy.  Did you know that your actions and words can have a strong impact on others? Our goal is to respect our fellow Lightgliders. As the Bible tells us, we want to encourage each other and build each other up, not tear each other down! We can do this with chat by following some simple rules.

Rule #1: Be Respectful! 

Use your chat privilege to respect and encourage other Lightgliders! Make friends, send creative postcards, and have fun. Help make Lightglider Academy a welcoming place for new Lightgliders and a wonderful place for everyone. Respect others by not derailing events, hangouts, and other structured playtime.

Rule #2: Do Not Put Others Down or Make Them Feel Uncomfortable!

Do not use your chat privilege to discourage fellow Lightgliders. Do not insult or threaten other Lightgliders to their faces or behind their backs. Do not exclude other Lightgliders or tell them to leave. If someone is bothering you, just move away from them. 

Rule #3: Do Not Use Romantic Language!

Do not use your chat privilege to discuss crushes, "likes," or "loves." Do not try to find a "boyfriend" or "girlfriend," use lovey-dovey language towards other Lightgliders, or tell stories about romantic encounters. This includes describing excessive romantic actions or experiences. Respecting others means not toying with other Lightgliders' emotions. And respecting yourself means guarding your heart’s emotions as well.  

Rule #4: Do Not Ask About or Share Personal Information!

Do not tell other Lightgliders your real name, age, grade, or specific location (such as a city, county, or state) or that of your family. Do not share any information that identifies you in Lightgliders or in any other game. This includes your profile, password, game ID, gamertag, username, or any other moniker used online. These are considered personal information. Do not ask others for any of these things either. Especially don't tell others to join another game so that you can share your personal information or ask others for theirs. Be smart about what you tell others online! Try to avoid private conversations with other Lightgliders. Respecting others means respecting their privacy. 

Experienced Lightgliders know that these rules have been around for a long time. Repeatedly breaking these rules can result in your chat being taken away for a little while. If your chat has been taken away, take time to think about what you've said to others. Was it encouraging? Or did you put someone down or try to figure out their personal information? Talk with your parents or loved ones about what's happened.

Rule #5: Do Not Retaliate!

If you see someone breaking chat rules, it is not your place to punish them or make them feel bad. Using humility, explain to them what they are doing wrong and suggest a better way to act. Do not tell them they are bad or mean or tell them to leave. If someone has broken chat rules, let the moderators handle it and follow these tips:

• Explain what is wrong. Gently talk about what rules are being broken. Don't accuse them of breaking the rules harshly or yell that you're going to report them.
• Move away. If someone is bothering you, then move away from them. Calmly find another place to play.
• Find a moderator. Sometimes a moderator is in the game. If you see anyone with a purple nameplate, calmly tell them what happened. They'll know what to do!
• Report the wrong behavior. Tap on the Lightglider you think is breaking the rules, go to their Treehouse, and then click the red exclamation mark. Write a short message about what happened. The moderators will read it, even if you do not receive a response. Remember that the player you're reporting does not get the message you send!

Here are tips of what not to do:

• Don't put them down. Don't say that they are bad or mean people.
• Don't exclude them. Don't ostracize them from Lightglider Academy.
• Don't threaten them with consequences or pretend to hit them. 
• Don't talk about the wrongdoing constantly.
• Don't gang up on another Lightglider for breaking a chat rule.
• Don't gossip. Don’t talk badly about someone who isn't present.

Remember that respecting others means seeking justice, but loving mercy. 

Rule #6: Do Not Create Drama!

Everyone has different opinions: whether they like cats or dogs better, what game they should play next, or even what should be allowed in chat. If your opinion disagrees with someone else's opinion, that's okay! You can talk about your disagreement calmly. However, you should not get angry about that disagreement! Don't become dramatic, don't act as if everything is bad, and don't accuse the other person of being mean or bad. Don't storm off, spam emotes or chat, excessively talk about how sad you are, or threaten to end a friendship based on a disagreement. Explain your viewpoint but don't deny other Lightgliders that same liberty. Respecting others means having patience with each other! It also means thinking of others before yourself!

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Summary

To summarize, do not say or infer through "workaround" language anything in chat that is harmful, abusive, insulting, obscene, embarrassing, unwanted, hateful, racially or ethnically offensive, infringing or invasive of someone else’s privacy. Breaking chat rules could result in the loss of chat privileges or access to Lightgliders. In addition, trying to circumvent a loss of chat can result in loss of access to the Academy.

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Our goal is to make a safe, fun community for each other. Be humble, and think of others before yourself. If you see a chat rule being broken, gently remind others of the chat rules.  Encourage each other, and build each other up! Glide on!

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NOVEMBER 22 - NOVEMBER 28

FAITH

Hey Lightgliders!

Faith is a word you may hear quite a bit among people who go to church. To have faith means to trust and believe. We all practice faith on a daily basis. If you sit down in a chair, you trust and believe in that chair, that it will hold you up when you sit down! Faith in Jesus is similar. It means that our trust and belief is in Him and what He did for us on the cross. We can live with confidence and joy because our faith is in the only One who can rescue us from sin, evil, and death. And, according to our theme verse this week, the reward for our faith in Jesus is salvation. Jesus saves us from the punishment of our sin and gives us eternal life. This is good news!

Glide On!

Tova

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 1 Peter 1:8-9 in the Bible. What is your reward for trusting Jesus?

• How can you exercise your faith?

• What do you have faith in?

• Take time to pray and ask God to help you trust Him with everything in your life..

• How can faith in Jesus give you confidence?

Things to Do This Week:

• Play the Game of the Week, Gliddle Crafts!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

What Is Faith?

Encourage My Faith

• Check out this week’s Bible WHAT?! with Marlon as he discusses our theme verse!

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

Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Jokes with Norman in Mission Control at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST! Don’t miss this hilarious hang!

• Tuesday: Come to the Spotlight Celebration at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients!

• Wednesday: Come to the Courtyard at 5pm EST / 4pm CST. A moderator will be leading a game of 20 Questions!

• Thursday: No Bible Chat this week! If you’re in the United States, enjoy Thanksgiving with your family!

• Friday: GRAPE-FULLNESS PARTY DAY! Meet in the Courtyard for the monthly party at 5pm EST / 4pm CST! Every Lightglider in attendance will receive special prizes!

• Saturday: Connect with the Ambassadors in the Courtyard at 3pm EST / 2pm CST for some fun and games.

It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations, Flash Mysterious Detective and Jasper Brooklyn Explorer: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

SO BRIGHT!!

A big shoutout to Flash for bringing some great jokes to Jokes with Norman last week, and for cheering on his fellow Lightgliders as they shared their songs. Great job, Flash!

Jasper is quick with a joke and quicker with ideas to make Lightgliders even better. He is constantly a help to the moderators. Great going, Jasper!

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!

Flooded Bunker

Bryce here! Good job in the previous Bunker! You’re becoming a tremendous Lightglider. I have another mission for you. We’ve found another Bunker that creates Machines, this time underneath the big lake in the Yonders. The Machines there will be alerted to your presence, so stay sharp! Remember, different Gliddles are better at battling some Machines than others, so pay attention to the colors of the Machines and your Gliddles! Right-click to swap your active Gliddle!

Orange Gliddles are better in one-on-one battles…

...and Yellow Gliddles are great for taking on a crowd!

We’ve found strange energy signatures from the cell blocks! Could there be something hidden inside? 

You got this, but stay alert! Our sensors show there might be a giant Machine in there…

Glide on!

NOVEMBER 15 - NOVEMBER 21

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THE CROSS

Hey Lightgliders!

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Did you know that the Far Greater Story is not a fairy tale or a myth? All we have talked about over the last few weeks--Creation, Rebellion, Redemption, and Restoration--is absolutely true. It was proven true by an event that we can investigate--the death and resurrection of Jesus. 

Think about that. Something happened in human history that proves that the story of God’s love for you is true.

As a refresher, here are all the parts of the story:

• Creation tells us how this world and our lives became a reality. God created.

• Rebellion explains why there is evil, suffering, and death in this world. It is because we all have rebelled against God. This is called sin. It has consequences and requires judgment.

• Redemption shares how Jesus paid the penalty for our sin at the cross and purchased our lives back. He took the judgement we deserved and made a way for us to be saved.

• Restoration gives us insight into why the future is bright. Jesus will restore all that is broken, and God will live with His people forever.

• The Cross proves that this is no fairy tale. The Far Greater Story is true. God’s love for you is real and He wants to have a relationship with you. 

Christianity rests upon this event at the cross. If Jesus did not die on a cross and come back to life, then our faith in Him is only wishful thinking. But the truth is that He did die. He was buried in a tomb and He rose again, defeating death and conquering sin on our behalf. This is what we call the Gospel. Gospel simply means “good news,” and the good news is that Jesus is our Savior. Because of Him, we can be forgiven and live in relationship with God forever. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to dive into what this means for our lives!

Glide On!

Marlon

Things to Think About This Week:

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

• Read 1 Corinthians 1:18 in the Bible. What two groups of people are mentioned here? What is the message of the cross to each of them?

• Why is the cross so important?

• What Lightgliders values come from understanding Creation and Rebellion?

• What Lightgliders values come from understanding Redemption and Restoration?

• What evidence is there for Jesus’ resurrection?

Things to Do This Week:

• Play the BRAND NEW Game of the Week, Tap Tap Boom!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

The Cross

From East to West

• Check out Bible WHAT?! featuring Marlon! He’s talking about The Cross in verses 1 Corinthians 15:3-4!

• Check out the Lightglider Spotlight on the front page to see who’s shining this week!

Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Jokes with Norman in Mission Control at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST! Don’t miss this hilarious hang!

• Tuesday: Come to the Spotlight Celebration at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients!

• Wednesday: Come to the Courtyard at 4pm EST / 3pm CST for a game of Duck, Duck, Boost!

• Thursday: Hang out with Pen in the Courtyard today at 12pm EST / 11am EST for Midday Madness with Penelope! Also, join us in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST for a Bible Chat to discuss this week’s theme and verse! 

• Friday: Meet game designer, Corrigan Hickory Sage, in the Innovation Lab at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to share game ideas!

• Saturday: Connect with the Ambassadors in the Courtyard at 3pm EST / 2pm CST for some fun and games.

It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations, Forest Dazzling Glory and Flash Jumping Ranger: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

SO BRIGHT!!

Forest loves Lightgliders! She even wrote and shared a song with all of us about how God made each of us unique and special, and all Lightgliders are made to shine! Way to go, Forest! 

Flash Jumping Ranger was tied for first on the leaderboard last week and has never been in the Spotlight! Keep up the great work, Flash!

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

Sludge Canyon

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

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

Glide on!

NOVEMBER 8 - NOVEMBER 14

Responsibility

Hey Lightglider!

This week we wrap up our look at Restoration by talking about RESPONSIBILITY. God will restore all things one day, and while we wait, we can restore the world around us by the way we steward our lives and take responsibility for our actions! Responsibility is a big word that can be carried out in lots of small ways. To be responsible means that we are trustworthy in our actions and our words. Therefore, we are to do the very best we can in everything that we do and with everything we have. This includes our schoolwork, homework, friendships, extracurricular activities, and even the time in our day. It starts with the little things like cleaning up after yourself or doing your chores, but it can lead to big things like overseeing Lightglider missions to the Yonders or activities at your school or church. In what ways do you show yourself to be a responsible person? I try to show it through my work in the Innovation Lab. I seek to do the best that I can with what I have been given. I know that being responsible in the little things leads to greater responsibilities to come. Please remember this! 

Glide On!

Kwan

Things to Think About This Week:

As you think about responsibility this week, here are some questions to reflect on by yourself or with a family member!

ª Read Colossians 3:23-24 in your Bible. What does it mean to work for the Lord rather than for people?

• What are the responsibilities in your life?

• What “little things” in your life are you responsible for?

• In what areas could you be more responsible?

• Do you give your best in everything you do?

Things to Do This Week:

• Play the Game of the Week, Low-RES Rescue! 

Low-RES Rescue

• Watch the Sparks and Prayers on the FrontPage

Stewardship Spark

Prayer for Responsibility

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

Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Jokes with Norman in Mission Control at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST! Don’t miss this hilarious hang!

• Tuesday: Come to the Spotlight Celebration at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients!

• Wednesday: Come to the Courtyard at 4pm EST / 3pm CST for a Crazy Outfit Show!

• Thursday: Hang out with Pen in the Courtyard today at 12pm EST / 11am EST for Midday Madness with Penelope! Also, join us in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST for a Bible Chat to discuss this week’s theme and verse! 

• Friday: Meet game designer, Corrigan Hickory Sage, in the Innovation Lab at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to share game ideas!

• Saturday: Connect with the Ambassadors in the Courtyard at 3pm EST / 2pm 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, Max Brainy Boogie and Faith Fabulous Defender: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

SO BRIGHT!!

You would never know Max is still a new Lightglider -- his personality, friendliness, and amazing sense of humor shine so bright in the Academy. He shared TONS of hilarious jokes with all his new friends and was the life of the party at last week's Jokes with Viola. Way to go, Max! We're so glad you are part of the Lightgliders Community!

Faith is great at making sure everyone is included. She participates in games and encourages others to play. She sends amazing postcards, too. Way to go, Faith!

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!

Glide on!

NOVEMBER 1 - NOVEMBER 7

PEACE

Hey Lightgliders!

We have recently been looking at the final chapter of The Far Greater Story known as Restoration. We have learned that Jesus will come back one day and restore all that is broken. Because we have this hope for tomorrow, we can live with peace today. When you have peace, your mind is calm and your heart is not troubled. Peace comes from trusting in Jesus, who promises us a bright future with Him.

Is your mind and heart experiencing peace today? If not, talk to Jesus and ask Him to comfort you. He loves you more than you could possibly imagine. When you realize this, you will know peace and joy. You might even burst out into songs, as our theme verse this week says!

Let’s sing some songs of praise in Lightglider Academy this week!

Glide On!

Santiago

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!

Things to Think About This Week:

• Read Psalm 28:7 in the Bible. Use this verse as a guide for prayer. Thank the Lord for being your strength and shield. Confess your trust in Him. Ask Him to give you great joy and thankfulness!

• Who are you thankful for?

• How can thankfulness in what God has done for you give you peace?

• Which of your friends are on your mind to pray for?

• How can you spread peace to others through thankfulness?

Things to Do This Week:

• Play the BRAND NEW Yonders Mission, Bunker Brawl!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos.

Thankful For Others

Thank You For My Friends

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

• Check out the Lightglider Spotlight on the front page to see who’s shining this week! 

Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Jokes with Viola in Mission Control at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST! Don’t miss this hilarious hang!

• Tuesday: Come to the Spotlight Celebration at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients!

• Wednesday: Come to the Courtyard at 4pm EST / 3pm CST for a game of Rock/Paper/Scissors!

• Thursday: Hang out with Pen in the Courtyard today at 12pm EST / 11am EST for Midday Madness with Penelope! Also, join us in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST for a Bible Chat to discuss this week’s theme and verse! 

• Friday: Meet game designer, Corrigan Hickory Sage, in the Innovation Lab at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to share game ideas!

• Saturday: Connect with the Ambassadors in the Courtyard at 3pm EST / 2pm CST for some fun and games.

It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations, Flounder Cupcake Professor and Amber Awesome Artist: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

SO BRIGHT!!

Flounder Cupcake Professor shines bright in the spotlight this week because he is always SO HELPFUL at events, offering to help other Lightgliders, is patient with friends, and is super kind! Way to go, Flounder! You’re awesome!

Amber Awesome Artist wrote a lovely song about everyone shining their light for God's kingdom with her friends in Lightgliders and performed it during the Costumes and Candy Party. Way to sing excellent praise, Amber!

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!

Bunker Brawl

Hey, it’s Bryce! I have another bonus mission to give you, and it’s a tough one! There is a Machine spawner in the bunker below the lake in the Yonders, and we need you to stop it! 

This battle will put all your gliding skills to the test! Weave around Machine attacks, use the Gliddles to help you battle, and come out on top! Make sure to grab the health packs if you’ve been hit a few times. It will replenish your armor so you can get back into the fray! Don’t grab more than you can hold, though! Once a chunk of your armor is lost, it’s gone!

We believe in you, Lightglider! You’ll do great!

We’ve heard that there’s a final Machine filled with smaller Machines! Can you reach it?

Glide on!

OCTOBER 25 - OCTOBER 31

Restore

Hey Lightgliders!

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!

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 and justice, we give the world a glimpse of what is to come. God’s light shines through us to give the world hope. 

Glide On!

Nisha

Things to Think About

Use these questions as you discover what it means to Restore this week!

• Read Galatians 6:9-10 in the Bible. What does this passage tell us to not get tired of doing?

• What does it mean to restore something?

• How can you restore brokenness around you?

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

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

Things to Do This Week:

• Play the Game of the Week, Treehouse Jumping! Lightgliders on the leaderboard this Saturday get a surprise in their inventory!

• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

The Goal to Restore

Love Cares

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

Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Jokes with Viola in Mission Control at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST! Don’t miss this hilarious hang!

• Tuesday: Come to the Spotlight Celebration at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients!

• Wednesday: Come to the Courtyard at 4pm EST / 3pm CST for a Race around the Academy!

• Thursday: Hang out with Pen in the Courtyard today at 12pm EST / 11am EST for Midday Madness with Penelope! Also, join us in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST for a Bible Chat to discuss this week’s theme and verse! 

• Friday: IT'S PARTY DAY! Join us in the Academy at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Costumes and Candy Party!

• Saturday: Connect with the Ambassadors in the Courtyard at 3pm EST / 2pm CST for some fun and games.

It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations, Violet Wind Adventurer 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!!

Violet is always kind and joyful at events inside the Academy. She takes turns with others and makes sure everyone feels included. Way to go, Violet! 

Peaches Gliding Sesame CRUSHED the newest game inside Lightgliders, REScue Tova! Way to make it to the top of the leaderboard, Peaches!

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!

OCTOBER 18 - OCTOBER 24

RESTORATION

Hey Lightgliders!

We’ve been looking at the Far Greater Story over the last few weeks. We’ve learned about Creation, Rebellion, and Redemption. Now it’s time for the final act--Restoration! Every good story has a BIG ending. Well, the Far Greater Story has the BIGGEST ending that actually leads to a new beginning. This is the one part of the Far Greater Story that we have yet to experience fully. It will happen some time in the future, and we can look forward to it with great anticipation!

To restore something means to bring it back to its original condition. This is what God will do with our broken world when Jesus comes back. God has redeemed His children through Jesus, but we still experience the consequences of sin and rebellion in our world today. Jesus has promised us that He will return and make right all that has gone wrong. This is what “Restoration” is all about. Scripture tells us that there will be no more pain, or crying, or suffering for those who have placed their faith in Jesus. 

Until that day comes, we can work to restore the world around us in small ways. Every word of truth that we speak and every act of love that we do in His name points to this future restoration. When we shine light in the darkness, we are a signpost of what is to come.

Glide On!

Kwan

Things to Think About This Week:

Here are some questions to discuss as you think about Restoration this week!

• Read Acts 3:21 in the Bible. What did God promise long ago through his prophets?

• Why do we have a reason to live with hope?

• What does it mean to restore something?

• Who can you pray for who needs God’s healing and comfort?

• How does God restore us?

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

Things to Do This Week:

• Play the BRAND NEW Game of the Week, REScue Tova!

• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

Restoration

Prayer for Healing

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

Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Jokes with Norman Snowman Cook in Mission Control at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST! Don’t miss this hilarious hang!

• Tuesday: Come to the Spotlight Celebration at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients!

• Wednesday: Come to the Courtyard at 4pm EST / 3pm CST for a game of Follow the Leader!

• Thursday: Hang out with Pen in the Courtyard today at 12pm EST / 11am EST for Midday Madness with Penelope! Also, join us in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST for a Bible Chat to discuss this week’s theme and verse! 

• Friday: Meet game designer, Corrigan Hickory Sage, in the Innovation Lab at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to share game ideas!

• Saturday: Connect with the Ambassadors in the Courtyard at 3pm EST / 2pm CST for some fun and games.

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

SO BRIGHT!!

Victor is the life of the party inside Lightglider Academy! He is always running around having fun with his friends and sharing boosts with other Lightgliders. Great job, Victor!

Fifi is so fun to have around the Academy. She is always sharing jokes at Jokes with Norman and being kind and respectful to her fellow Lightgliders. Way to go, Fifi! 

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!

Glide on!

OCTOBER 11 - OCTOBER 17

COMMUNITY

Hey Lightgliders!

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

When we gather together with others in our community of faith, we have opportunities to learn about God, encourage each other, pray together, understand the Scriptures, and experience Jesus. When we do this, God is glorified and we are strengthened! 

Glide On!

Tambika

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

• Who encourages your faith in God?

• How do you use your gifts to encourage others?

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

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

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

Things to Do This Week:

• Play the Game of the Week, Machine Blitz 2!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

Community Spark

Prayer for Parents

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

• Check out this week’s Gliddle Game Gab! You might see some familiar Lightgliders in the video!

Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Jokes with Norman Snowman Cook in Mission Control at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST! Don’t miss this hilarious hang!

• Tuesday: Come to the Spotlight Celebration at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients!

• Wednesday: Come to the Courtyard at 4pm EST / 3pm CST for a game of Hide & Seek!

• Thursday: Hang out with Pen in the Courtyard today at 12pm EST / 11am EST for Midday Madness with Penelope! Also, join us in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST for a Bible Chat to discuss this week’s theme and verse! 

• Friday: Meet game designer, Corrigan Hickory Sage, in the Innovation Lab at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to share game ideas!

• Saturday: Connect with the Ambassadors in the Courtyard at 3pm EST / 2pm CST for some fun and games.

It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations, Jasmine Super Bunch and Shade Beastly Hero: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

SO BRIGHT!!

Jasmine Super Bunch engages with so many friends during parties and is always patient and kind. Plus, she sends epic postcards! What an incredible Lightglider!

Shade Beastly Hero CRUSHED it in the newest Game of the Week, Mission: The Candy Bot Cometh! Way to go, Shade!

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!

Update Your App!

Have you updated your mobile app yet?! Be sure to do so soon! There are some major updates - now you can earn light by playing games, watching videos, going on missions, and level up to gain access to EVEN MORE inside Lightgliders!

Glide on!

Update Your Mobile App Today!

The mobile Lightgliders experience has received a major overhaul! Play fun games and explore the virtual community inside Lightglider Academy like never before. Update your Lightgliders mobile app!

Explore Big Enhancements to Lightgliders!

Check out the NEW LAYOUT for all mobile devices! It is now easier than ever to glide around the Academy, decorate your Treehouse, chat with friends and use emotes! Or, use the map to navigate to the different rooms and activities inside the Lightgliders mobile app.

Discover ACTIVITY HOTSPOTS located throughout the Academy! These hotspots contain bundles of games, missions, videos, and Bible-based activities. Unlock new hotspots as you increase your Light Bar!

Enjoy a more comprehensive LEVEL UP EXPERIENCE. As you play games and watch videos you will level up your LIGHT BAR. With every level up, you will unlock more store items, treehouse deck upgrades, and activity hotspots.

Update today, and we'll see you in the Academy!

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OCTOBER 4 - OCTOBER 10

COURAGE

Hey Lightgliders!

How is your new school year going? We have been discussing The Far Greater Story of God’s love for us in recent weeks. We are currently learning about redemption and how God bought back our lives with the blood of Jesus. As we understand this truth, and recognize that we have been rescued, we can point others to the story of Jesus with great courage!

To be courageous is to be brave. To take risks. To initiate. To try new things. To do hard things. To not be afraid of failing. We can be courageous because our confidence comes from God’s love for us, and not from anything else! 

As Lightgliders, we will not shrink back from difficulties or danger. We will not run away from opportunities to help those in need. 

Be courageous today, Lightgliders! Remember that you are never alone. Nothing can separate you from God’s love.

Glide On!

Tova

Things to Think About This Week:

Here are some questions to think about as you learn about courage this week!

• Read Romans 8:38-39 in the Bible. Why can God’s love give you courage?

• What are some ideas for purposeful adventures in your neighborhood, at your school, or in your community?

• When have you been courageous?

• What can you do to overcome fear?

• What makes you feel brave?

• What does it look like to live with courage?

Things to Do This Week:

• Play the BRAND NEW Game of the Week, Mission: The Candybot Cometh!

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• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

Purposeful Adventures

Prayer for Protection

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

Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Jokes with Norman Snowman Cook in Mission Control at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST! Don’t miss this hilarious hang!

• Tuesday: Come to the Spotlight Celebration at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients!

• Wednesday: Come to the Courtyard at 4pm EST / 3pm CST for a game of Boost Tag!

• Thursday: Hang out with Pen in the Courtyard today at 12pm EST / 11am EST for Midday Madness with Penelope! Also, join us in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST for a Bible Chat to discuss this week’s theme and verse! 

• Friday: Meet game designer, Corrigan Hickory Sage, in the Innovation Lab at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to share game ideas!

• Saturday: Connect with the Ambassadors in the Courtyard at 3pm EST / 2pm CST for some fun and games.