“Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others too.” - Philippians 2:3-4 (NLT)
Hey Lightgliders!
This week we are discussing the Lightglider value of humility. We learned last week about rebellion - how we have all rebelled against God’s commands and have fallen short of His standard for goodness. Even though we are created to shine like stars in the universe, we must understand that we are far from perfect. The sin and selfishness that began in the Garden of Eden carries on today in every human heart. It causes division, brokenness, and strife in ourselves and in the world around us. Admitting our need for God’s love and forgiveness requires humility. To live with humility means to acknowledge that we are weak. We cannot depend on our own talents, accomplishments, or even our good behavior. These things will fail us and will never be able to forgive our sin. We have to depend on God and His power to save us through Jesus. Only with humble hearts is this even possible. As we live with humility, we are able to take our focus off ourselves, receive God’s love, and truly focus on the needs of others.
When you go on enough Yonders missions, you will be ready for one filled with puzzles. One of these is called “Keep Out!” That’s a good name for it because those who are proud or unwilling to fail should keep out. To complete it, you will need humility. Stay focused on your missions to the Yonders. You will fail at some. You will succeed at some. But, in everything including Yonders missions, stay humble!
Glide On!
Nisha
Here are some activities for you to do and questions to reflect upon this week in Lightgliders. Do these by yourself or with a family member!
• Read Philippians 2:3-5 in the Bible. What kind of attitude did Jesus have?
• What does it mean to be humble?
• In what ways do you take an interest in others?
• What is one area of weakness where you need God’s help?
• What are ways to point others to Jesus?
• Postcard Week!! Send postcards depicting your favorite Bible story to your friends and nominate your favorite ones! Use your creativity to shine in the Academy this week!
• Play the Game of the Week, Treehouse Chase! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a prize!
• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos
• Use this week’s Mystery Code - HUMILITY - to receive a surprise in your inventory!
Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday (4:30pm EST / 3:30pm CST), Wednesday (5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST), and Friday (4:30pm EST / 3:30pm 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 4:30pm EST / 3:30pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at 5pm EST / 4pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.
• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 6pm EST / 5pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a game of Leap Cat 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.
