“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope, comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say.” - 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (NLT)
Hey Lightgliders!
This week our theme is hope. It’s a small word with a big impact. To live with hope means to look to the future with the expectation that good things are coming.
This is tough to do sometimes, especially if things around us are tough. But, with our faith in Jesus, we always have a reason to live with hope. God promises to give us eternal life and a fully restored world one day. He will make everything right again some day in the future. What a wonderful day that will be! The future is secure. We always have a reason to hope!
And, trust me on this, hope is invigorating. It is electrifying. It is powerful! When we live with hope, we will share it with others. And, like a spark, the fire of hope spreads and the future begins to look brighter and brighter to those around you. Think of the Gliddles in the Yonders. Just knowing that Lightgliders are out there gives them hope that the future will be bright. This is the power of hope.
I try to wake up each day with hope--with the expectation that the day will be new, exciting, and meaningful. I'm telling you, living with hope makes a difference!
Glide On!
Marlon
• Read 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 in the Bible. According to these verses, what does Jesus give us?
• How can you spread hope to others?
• What do you hope for in life?
• What does it look like to have hope in hard times?
• How does Jesus’ love for us give us hope?
• Play the BRAND NEW Game of the Week, Multiplayer Mission:Sludge Canyon! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday will receive a prize!
• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos
• Use this week’s Mystery Code - HOPE - to receive a surprise in your inventory!
Join us in the Academy for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 12pm EST / 11am CST!
• Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for Jokes and Games!
• Tuesday: Join us at the Welcome Party and Spotlight Celebration at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard! If you’re new to Lightgliders, you’ll be introduced to some AMAZING Lightglider friends, learn the ins-and-outs of the Academy, and have a chance to meet and congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients!
• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 5pm EST / 4pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a Race around the Academy!
• Thursday: Join us for Bible Chat in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST to discuss this week’s theme and verse!
• Friday: Meet in the Innovation Lab at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to share game ideas at this week’s time of Gamestorming.
• Saturday: Connect with the Ambassadors in the Courtyard at 4pm EST / 3pm CST for some fun and games.
