Glider Gazette

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

Hey Lightgliders!

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

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

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Glide On!

Tambika

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

• What does it mean to restore something?

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

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

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

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday (12pm EST / 11am CST), Wednesday (5pm EST / 4pm CST), and Friday (12pm EST / 11am CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 7pm EST / 6pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a Race around the Academy! 

• Thursday: Join us for Bible Chat in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST to discuss this week’s theme and verse! 

• Friday: Meet in the Innovation Lab at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to share game ideas at this week’s time of Gamestorming.

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

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Penelope Exuberant Trunk, Forest Spirited Spanner, and Blaze Epic Champion! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Moderator Penelope is being spotlights for receiving many nominations from Lightgliders in the Academy! She is such an encouragement to friends in the Academy and we love having her around! Congrats, Pen!

Forest Spirited Spanner is a newer Lightglider to the Academy that gets along so well with others AND participates in Academy events! Way to jump in and get involved in the community, Forest!

Blaze Epic Champion has been nominated for being such an encouraging prayer inside the Academy, always reminding friends that “God is good all the time”! And he makes the Academy a blast tho be in with ihs funny characters! Keep it up, Blaze!

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!

King Author and the Knights of Imagination

Create your own short story (2-4 paragraphs!) about a medieval hero of your creation! Is she a princess with the power of light and kindness? Or is he a knight with the power of courage? You decide! Submit to community@lightgliders.com throughout February for a chance to be featured inside Lightgliders! Feel free to include original pictures too!

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Glide On!

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

Hey Lightgliders!

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

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

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

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This is the greatest rescue mission of all time!

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Glide on!

Tova

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

• Why do we need to be rescued?

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

• How can we be rescued?

• Have you been rescued?

• What are ways to love your friends well?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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

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• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday (12pm EST / 11am CST), Wednesday (5pm EST / 4pm CST), and Friday (12pm EST / 11am CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 7pm EST / 6pm 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 to share game ideas at this week’s time of Gamestorming.

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

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

Storm and Grace have both been nominated for the Spotlight by fellow Lightgliders this week who say they are encouraging, friendly, and great friends in the Academy! Storm got a shout out for his postcards and Grace got a shout out for her treehouse! Way to go, 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!

King Author and the Knights of Imagination

Create your own short story (2-4 paragraphs!) about a medieval hero of your creation! Is she a princess with the power of light and kindness? Or is he a knight with the power of courage? You decide! Submit to community@lightgliders.com throughout February for a chance to be featured inside Lightgliders! Feel free to include original pictures too!

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Glide On!

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One more message from your pal Santiago, Lightglider!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Glide On!

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

Hey Lightgliders!

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

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

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

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Glide On!

Nisha

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

• Why does everyone deserve respect?

• What are ways to respect yourself?

• What are ways to show respect to others?

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

Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• Play the BRAND NEW Game of the Week, Crazy Croquet! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday will receive some gold coins!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday (12pm EST / 11am CST), Wednesday (5pm EST / 4pm CST), and Friday (12pm EST / 11am CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 7pm EST / 6pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a game of Crazy Croquet in the Academy! 

• Thursday: Join us for Bible Chat in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST to discuss this week’s theme and verse! 

• Friday: Meet in the Innovation Lab at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to share game ideas at this week’s time of Gamestorming.

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

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Hi Lightglider,

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It's Santiago again! Have you explored what’s going on This Week? 

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

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

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

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

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Glide On!

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Gertrude Wild Professor and Gertrude Pumpkin Satchel! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

It’s time to Spotlight the Gertrude’s! Gertrude Wild Professor has been nominated by fellow Lightgliders for sending AMAZING postcards to friends in the Academy! And Gertrude Pumpkin Satchel has been nominated by fellow Lightgliders for doing such a great job leading Bible Chat! Come to the Spotlight Celebration on Tuesday and be sure to say congratulations when you see them in the Academy this week!

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!

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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…

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Glide On!

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

Hey Lightglider!

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Do you know what a goal is? A goal is the idea of a future result that we are committed to achieve. We as Lightgliders have three goals that never change: RESPECT, RESCUE, and RESTORE! Every day we are committed to these goals because we seek to see a world where everyone and everything is respected, rescued, and restored! We respect ourselves and each other at Lightglider Academy. We rescue Gliddles from the clutches of the Machines. And we restore the land from the blight.

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Setting goals is important because they give us something to strive for! They also help us live with purpose and to spend our time wisely. When we set a goal, we commit to think and act in ways that will help us reach it.

Glide On!

Santiago

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

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

• What are goals and why are they important?

• What are the goals of a Lightglider?

• What goals are you pursuing?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• It’s PARTY WEEK Lightgliders!! Join fellow Lightgliders and Moderators in the Courtyard on Friday at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Pump Up the Jam-uary!

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

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• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday (12pm EST / 11am CST), Wednesday (5pm EST / 4pm CST), and Friday (12pm EST / 11am CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 7pm EST / 6pm 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!!! Join moderators and Lightglider friends in the Courtyard at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Pump Up the Jam-uary Party!

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

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Rosemary Precious Glory and Maximilian Creative Genius! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Rosemary Precious Glory has been nominated for the spotlight by a fellow Lightglider for having an AMAZING treehouse! Be sure to check it out this week!!

Max is being recognized this week as a Lightglider who loves to pray and listens to others' prayer requests! He cares for others needs and loves the prayer meetings inside the Academy!

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

Blighted Institute

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

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

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

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Glide On!

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

Hey Lightglider!

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Did you know that the Lightgliders story that you have entered into points to a far greater, far more important story? In Lightgliders 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 revealed 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 sin and death through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. And He promises to RESTORE us and our broken world one day so that we may live forever with Him. This is The Far Greater Story.

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

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Glide On!

Marlon

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

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

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

• Why is the cross the ultimate example of love?

• What is your favorite family memory and why?

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

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday (12pm EST / 11am CST), Wednesday (5pm EST / 4pm CST), and Friday (12pm EST / 11am CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 7pm EST / 6pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a game of Guess It Right! in the Academy! 

• Thursday: Join us for Bible Chat in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST to discuss this week’s theme and verse! 

• Friday: Meet in the Innovation Lab at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to share game ideas at this week’s time of Gamestorming.

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

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

Primrose Mango Cider has been nominated by a fellow Lightglider for sending an AMAZING postcard! Way to shine, Primrose!

And Faith Fearless Adventurer has been nominated by a fellow Lightglider who said, "Just wanted to let you mods know, Faith Fearless is an AMAZING AWESOME person! She is a great leader and is SO UNBELIEVABLY KIND! Ambassador hangout can get a little stressful trying to make everyone happy, but somehow she seems to always make people smile! just wanted to let yall know for next spotlight because she DEFINITELY should be spotlighted!!!!!"

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!

Hover Frenzy

It’s madness on the hoverboard assembly floor! With so many Lightgliders that need new hoverboards, production is trying to keep up! Help keep assembly on track by catching the falling hoverboards and putting them on the conveyor belt before they all fall to the ground. Purple hoverboards are worth more points, so be sure to grab those when you can! Watch out though, you can’t carry too many!

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Glide On!

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

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 here because we must believe this and be reminded of it regularly. Let me tell you what this means.

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

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

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

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

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

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Glide On!

Bryce

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

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

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

• What do you think it means to shine?

• In what ways do you shine in the darkness?

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

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

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• Find a Mod! We’re kicking off the new year by keeping an eye out for Moderator Flounder in the Academy this week! Say hello and receive a prize!

• Play the game of the week, Tap Tap Boom! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a prize in their inventory!

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• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday (12pm EST / 11am CST), Wednesday (5pm EST / 4pm CST), and Friday (12pm EST / 11am CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 7pm EST / 6pm 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 to Grace Brooklyn Tailor and Oscar Kind Scientist! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Grace Brooklyn Tailor has been nominated by a fellow Lightglider who said, “She is kind, funny, and has a great spirit, and would be a great spotlight!”

Oscar Kind Scientist was also nominated by a fellow Lightglider for an amazing postcard he sent! It was encouraging and creative!

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

Waterfall Cavern

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

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

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Glide On!

“In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” - Matthew 5:16 (NLT)

Hey there! It is the beginning of a new year at Lightglider Academy. We always begin the year by refreshing the community on what it means to be a Lightglider. My name is Kwan, and it’s my job to make sure you’re outfitted, trained, and ready for action.

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Lightgliders are defenders of good, a force made up of individuals just like you that shine in the darkness and help out those in need. Right now, the land of Glideon is in need!

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For unknown reasons, a mysterious gooey substance called blight is spreading all over the land. At the same time, strange Machines have appeared and are kidnapping lovable creatures called the Gliddles! It’s up to us to go on missions to clear away the blight and rescue the Gliddles from the Machines!

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Being a Lightglider is a purposeful adventure. As you play, you will have opportunities to learn about the greatest adventure there is–to know, grow in, and show the love of God.

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If you are here in Lightgliders on a computer or on a mobile device, click “Lightglider Academy” to access the world of Glideon. Explore the Courtyard, Innovation Lab, Library, and Mission Control! Or visit the Yonders to go on exciting missions. You’ll battle Machines, rescue Gliddles, clear blight, meet other Lightgliders, and much more. Play minigames, watch videos, create postcards, and read messages. As you do, you will level up your light bar and unlock more fun content. 

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Many of the activities inside Lightgliders are color-coded, so make sure you know what the colors mean. Let me try to help!

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Everything in Purple is a Game. There are lots of games to play inside Lightgliders.

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Everything in Green is a Spark. These are short video stories that help us learn an important lesson from the Bible.

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Everything in Orange is a Prayer. These are short prayer videos to do on your own or with a family member. 

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Everything in Pink is a Postcard. Customize these and send them to your friends!

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Everything in Red is a Message. These are articles about Lightgliders gameplay, the weekly lessons, Spotlight announcements, and more. (Fun fact: You are currently reading one!)

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Everything in Blue is LGTV.  These are videos to encourage fun, learning, and laughter. They include Tutorials, Bible WHAT?!, Gliddle Game Gab, and more!

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In time, you’ll learn more than just skills for battle and adventure. You’ll learn about the Far Greater Story found in the Bible, the story about the God who loves you more than you could possibly imagine.  As Lightgliders, we seek to RESPECT, RESCUE, and RESTORE every day because that is what God has done and is doing for us, in us, and through us. You were made to use what He has given you to help a world in need. You were made to shine!  

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Welcome to Lightgliders! Let’s glide! 

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Glide On!

Kwan

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P.S. Come find me in the Innovation Lab!

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• Read Matthew 5:14-16 in the Bible. What does the Scripture say shines out for all to see?

• In what ways did you shine today?

• What is on your heart to pray about?

• What does it mean to rescue something?

• What does it mean to put others before yourself?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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• Use the Mystery Code - LIGHTGLIDER - for a surprise in your inventory!

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday (12pm EST / 11am CST), Wednesday (5pm EST / 4pm CST), and Friday (12pm EST / 11am CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 7pm EST / 6pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a game of Sardines Hide & Seek in the Academy! 

• Thursday: Join us for Bible Chat in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST to discuss this week’s theme and verse! 

• Friday: Meet in the Innovation Lab at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to share game ideas at this week’s time of Gamestorming.

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

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

Blaze is always super nice & helpful in the Academy. He is patient and respectful of others. He redirects attention back to the event and helps explain games and rules to newer Lightgliders. Way to go, Blaze! 

Tiara was nominated by fellow Lightgliders for being awesome at games and for being super kind and helpful, always encouraging her friends. Moderators agree that she is very nice and a great friend to have in the Academy. Way to go, Tiara! 

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

Glider Training

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

Glide On!

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“The Savior - yes, the Messiah, the Lord - has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!.” - Luke 2:11 (NLT)

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Hey Lightgliders!

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Read the passages below from the Bible as a family.

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Read Luke 2:1-15

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“Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others - the armies of heaven - praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.’” - Luke 2:13-14 (NLT)

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Think about and discuss these questions:

• Why is Jesus’ birth important?

• How did the shepherds respond after they saw the angels praising God?

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Read Luke 2:16-21

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“After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child.” - Luke 2:17 (NLT)

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Just like the shepherds, we are to share the good news of Christmas with others. Jesus is the reason for the season! 

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Merry Christmas!

Nisha

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

• Read the full Christmas story found in Luke 2:1-21 in the Bible. How can we “celebrate” Christmas all year long?

• Why do you celebrate Christmas?

• What are you looking forward to this Christmas?

• Ask God for ideas for ways to celebrate Jesus.

• What is the meaning of Christmas?

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• PARTY WEEK!! Join Lightglider friends and Moderators on Friday in the Courtyard at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Lightgliders Christmas Party!

• Play the Game of the Week, Christmas Gravity Runner! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a prize!

• Check out the Bible WHAT with Marlon as he talks about the Christmas story in Luke 2!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday (12pm EST / 11am CST), Wednesday (5pm EST / 4pm CST), and Friday (12pm EST / 11am CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Player Spotlight at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 7pm EST / 6pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a game of Silly Sentences in the Academy! 

• Thursday: Join us for Bible Chat in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST to discuss this week’s theme and verse! 

• Friday: PARTY DAY!! Meet in the Academy at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Lightgliders Christmas 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 to Archer Fearless Adventurer, Glimmer Dazzling Runner, and Poppy Pip Explorer! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Archer Fearless Adventurer is in the Spotlight this week after being nominated by fellow Lightgliders for sending encouraging postcards!! Way to go, Archer!

Glimmer Dazzling Runner has also been nominated for the Spotlight for being a great example as a Lightglider and helping out others! Keep it up, Glimmer!

Poppy Pip Explorer is in the Spotlight this week for her amazing Winged Glider design! Check it out below for the code to add it to your inventory!

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!

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Postcard Contest Winners

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Congratulations to our Christmas Postcard Contest winners!!

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Trixie Bold Glory

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Forest Epic Marvel

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Grace Creative Mastermind

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Advent 2023

Many Christians throughout the world - and throughout history! - celebrate the season of Advent. Advent means “arrival” and Christians from many backgrounds celebrate this four week season with reflections on hope, peace, love, and joy, focusing on the arrival of Jesus!

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This week the focus is on love! The theme of Love invites us all to rejoice in the endless love that God has for us, which is made apparent in the birth of His Son! 

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To celebrate Advent - and our AMAZING Design a Glider contest winners - we’re giving out new gliders all month long!

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This week use code MULTITUDE to receive Poppy Pip Explorer’s Ten Commandments Glider design!

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And a BIG THANK YOU to our Christmas Cre-Nativity submissions! Check out these amazing cards below!

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Blaze Epic Champion

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Grace Cupcake Superstar

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Macy Snowflake Marvel

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Merry Christmas Lightgliders!

Glide On!

“You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy. The reward for trusting him will be the salvation of your souls.” - 1 Peter 1:8-9 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!

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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 wages of our sin and gives us eternal life. This is good news!

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Glide On!

Tova

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

• Read 1 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?

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• It’s Christmas in the Academy! And we’d love to see your Christmas Cre-Nativity! Create a Christmas Card and email it to community@lightgliders.com. It may be featured in the Spotlight Blog! This is the last week to do this!

• There's a Christmas Postcard Contest this week in the Academy! Send a Christmas themed postcard to your friends and nominate your favorite ones you receive!

• Play the Game of the Week, Christmas Treehouse Jumping!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday (12pm EST / 11am CST), Wednesday (5pm EST / 4pm CST), and Friday (12pm EST / 11am CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Player Spotlight at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 7pm EST / 6pm 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 to Thistle Daring Cloudburst, Blaze Epic Champion, Grace Cupcake Superstar, Grace Creative Mastermind and Faith Fearless Adventurer! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

WELCOME TO THE SENIOR AMBASSADORS TEAM to Thistle, Blaze, Grace, and Grace!! Be sure to say CONGRATULATIONS when you see them in the Academy this week!

Faith Fearless Adventurer  is in the Spotlight this week for her amazing Ten Commandments Glider design! Check it out below for the code to add it to your inventory!

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!

Advent 2023

Many Christians throughout the world - and throughout history! - celebrate the season of Advent. Advent means “arrival” and Christians from many backgrounds celebrate this four week season with reflections on hope, peace, love, and joy, focusing on the arrival of Jesus!

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This week the focus is on joy! The theme of Joy invites us all to celebrate the joy of our faith, the joy we’ve already experienced this season, and the joy of the coming Christ! 

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To celebrate Advent - and our AMAZING Design a Glider contest winners - we’re giving out new gliders all month long!

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This week use code SINAI to receive Faith Fearless Adventurer’s Ten Commandments Glider design!

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Stay tuned HERE to see what other new gliders we have to give away!

Glide On!