Glider Gazette

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“He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins.” - Ephesians 1:7 (NLT)

Hey Lightglider!

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Continuing in the Far Greater Story, we have come to its climax, known as Redemption. To redeem something means to buy it back. Remember that God created everything and called it good. This is why there is dignity in everyone you meet. However, we have all rebelled against God’s goodness and love. This is called sin. And, because of sin, we experience pain, brokenness, and death. Without this next part of the story, we are left without hope. 

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God, in His goodness, has not left us hopeless! He sent His Son Jesus to redeem us. Jesus died for our sin and bought us back! He made a way for us to be restored to God and to live with Him forever! This is what it means to be redeemed. This is the heart of The Far Greater Story and the proof that God loves us.  

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Glide On!

Tova

Take some time this week to think about God’s great love for us and the redemption He offers! Here are some questions to get you started.

• Read Ephesians 1:6-8 in the Bible. 

• What is God rich in?

• How did God purchase our freedom?

• How can we be redeemed by God?

• What is redemption?

• How do you show people you care?

• How can being redeemed give you confidence?

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• Want to be a part of a new Lightgliders Bible Reading Plan?! Do you have a favorite story or verse from the Bible? Send it in to community@lightgliders.com OR in a user report along with your Lightglider username and it could be included in an upcoming YouVersion Bible Plan! Feel free to share what it means to you, or how God speaks to your heart through the Scriptures!

• Play the Game of the Week, Blight Fight!

• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

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• Use this week’s Mystery Code - REDEEM - for a surprise in your inventory!

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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 Crazy Outfit Show in the Academy! 

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

• Friday: 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 Faith Kind Strider and Blaze Ninja Cruiser! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Both Faith and Blaze have been nominated by fellow Lightgliders for the Spotlight this week! Faith’s Lightglider friends have noticed her incredible kindness shown all throughout the Academy! And Blaze’s Lightglider friends have pointed out how great of a friend he is, and how fun it is to play games with him! Way to shine bright you two!!

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!

The Next Lightgliders Bible Reading Plan!

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Want to be a part of a new Lightgliders Bible Reading Plan?! Do you have a favorite story or verse from the Bible? Send it in to community@lightgliders.com OR in a user report along with your Lightglider username and it could be included in an upcoming YouVersion Bible Plan! Feel free to share what it means to you, or how God speaks to your heart through His Word!

Glide On!

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“Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds.” - Colossians 3:9 (NLT)

Hey Lightglider!

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

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

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

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Glide On!

Bryce

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

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

• What does it mean to be an honest person?

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

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

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‍• It’s Find A Mod week!! Find Mildred in the Academy, say hello, and receive a prize!

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

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• Watch the Sparks and Prayers on the FrontPage

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

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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 Fire On The Mountain 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 Grace Creative Mastermind, Peaches Humble Defender, and Faith Silly Defender! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Congratulations to our Postcard Contest Winners!!!

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Grace Creative Mastermind

Peaches Humble Defender

Faith Silly Defender

Way to be creative and encouraging, you three!

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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!

The Next Lightgliders Bible Reading Plan!

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Want to be a part of a new Lightgliders Bible Reading Plan?! Do you have a favorite story or verse from the Bible? Send it in to community@lightgliders.com OR in a user report along with your Lightglider username and it could be included in an upcoming YouVersion Bible Plan! Feel free to share what it means to you, or how God speaks to your heart through His Word!

Glide On!

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“Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away.” - Acts 3:19 (NLT)

Hey Lightglider!

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

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We talked about how God is good and how He called all that he has created “good”. However, we have rebelled against Him and have chosen at times not to live in accordance with His love and truth. This is called sin. It causes destruction in the world and is the reason the world has so many problems. 

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

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

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

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Glide On!

Tambika 

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

• What does it mean to repent?

• Why can we be willing to forgive others?

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

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Things to Do This Week:

• PARTY WEEK!! Join us in the Courtyard on Friday at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for Nisha’s Chai-Day Friday Party! Everyone in attendance will receive new gear and a glider!

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

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• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

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• Marlon has another Bible WHAT for us this week to check out!

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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: PARTY DAY!! Meet in the Courtyard at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for Nisha’s Chai-Day Friday 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 Faith Silly Defender and Zane Amazing Thinker! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Faith Silly Defender has been nominated for the Spotlight by a fellow Lightglider that says she has an amazing treehouse and sends incredible postcards!! Way to shine through your creativity, Faith!

Zane Amazing Thinker has also been nominated for the Spotlight by a fellow Lightglider for being such a blessing inside the Academy to all of his friends! Way to shine, Zane!

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!

Gliddle Millionaire

Hiya, Lightglider! It’s Tova. I just found out that some of the Gliddles created their own gameshow, and they’re always looking for new contestants. The host asks you Bible questions, specifically questions about a biblical worldview. If you answer them correctly, they’ll give you...grapes? Yes, that’s right, grapes! The Gliddles are always making new ways to have fun, aren’t they? Have fun with those little brain-teasers! Wait, I mean Gliddle brain-teasers!

Glide On!

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“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! 

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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.

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When you go on enough Yonders missions, you will be ready for one filled with puzzles. One of these is called “Keep Out!” That’s a good name for it because those who are proud or unwilling to fail should keep out. To complete it, you will need humility. Stay focused on your missions to the Yonders. You will fail at some. You will succeed at some. But, in everything including Yonders missions, stay humble!  

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Glide On!

Nisha

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

• Read Philippians 2:3-5 in the Bible. What kind of attitude did Jesus have?

• What does it mean to be humble?

• In what ways do you take an interest in others?

• What is one area of weakness where you need God’s help?

• What are ways to point others to Jesus?

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• 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

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

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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. 

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Sparkle Peppermint Superstar, Fern Spirited Marshmallow, and Flash Nice Spangle! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

CONGRATULATIONS to our newest Ambassadors inside Lightglider Academy!! Say hello and congrats at the Spotlight Celebration on Tuesday in 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!

River Journey

Tambika here, with another mission for you! This time you’ll be clearing the blight and rescuing the Gliddles near the River. After your success in the Waterfall area, I’m sure you’ll do great!

Be on the lookout for more secrets here! Anything that’s out of place might hide treasures and Gliddles! 

We also try to send supply drops to tricky areas. Look for areas marked with a glowing door--you’ll find supplies to help you recharge and get back into the action! Glide on!

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Glide On!

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“If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.” - 1 John 1:8-9 (NLT)

Hey Lightglider!

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

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The second part of the story is called Rebellion. A rebellion is an open resistance to an authority. As our Creator, God is our authority. To rebel against Him is to disobey His commands. This is called “sin.” We sin when we miss the mark of God’s standard of goodness and love. Whether we sin on purpose or by accident, we are rebelling against God and are violating our purpose. This has happened a lot by me, you, and everyone else. We all have rebelled against God. And the Bible tells us that the consequences of this rebellion is death. 

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This is why we need to be rescued. Our sin needs to be forgiven. Until we understand this, the good news of Jesus will not make sense to us.  

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

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Glide On!

Kwan

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Take some time this week to confess our sins to God. Here are some reflection questions that may help.

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

• In what ways have you rebelled against God?

• When has someone wronged you?

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

• How can understanding our rebellion lead us to humility?

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• Play the Game of the Week, Blight Shuffle! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a prize!

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• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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

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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 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 Grace Stringy Marvel and Faith Fearless Adventurer! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

For the second week in a row, we have a Lightglider that has been nominated by fellow Lightgliders for having such an amazing treehouse!! Grace Stringy Marvel has knocked it out of the park! Check out her treehouse and tell her congratulations when you see her in the Academy this week!

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Faith Fearless Adventurer has been nominated by fellow Lightgliders for being kind, welcoming, and an all-around great friend to others inside the Academy! Keep it up, 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!

Forward Base

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In order to stop the spread of blight, Lightglider Academy wants to set up a new base in the Yonders! We need your help to defend it against the oncoming hordes of Machines while upgrading your defenses! Just remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day. If at first the base is overrun, just regroup, make some upgrades with the scrap you find from the Machines, and try try again! Persistence is key on this one!

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Glide On!

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“In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.” - Romans 12:6a (NLT)

Hey Lightglider!

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

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

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

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

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Glide On!

Santiago

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

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

• What are some ways to get to know God?

• Who inspires you? Why?

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

• What do you think it means to be creative?

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• It’s Find a Mod week!! Find Viola in the Academy, say hello, and receive a prize!!

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

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• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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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 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 Max Hungry Sleuth and Amber Lovely Explorer! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Max has been nominated by fellow Lightgliders for having such an amazing treehouse!! Check it out this week and tell him, “Well done!”

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Amber has been nominated for the Spotlight for being a kind, new friend inside the Academy! Keep it up, 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!

Guard Dogs

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

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

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

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Glide On!

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“Respect everyone, and love the family of believers. Fear God, and respect the king.” - 1 Peter 2:17 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!

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

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

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

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Glide On!

Marlon

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

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

• Why does everyone deserve respect?

• What are ways to show respect to yourself?

• What are ways to show respect to others?

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

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• It’s PARTY WEEK!! Join Lightglider friends in the Courtyard on FRIDAY August 30 at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Cirque Du Sol-August Party!

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

• Watch this week’s 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 (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 Hide & Seek in the Academy! 

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

• Friday: PARTY DAY!! Join Lightglider friends in the Courtyard at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Cirque Du Sol-August 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 Nellie Gumbo Patticake and Sparkle Peppermint Superstar! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Nellie has been nominated for the Spotlight for putting others first and being an encouraging, selfless friend inside the Academy! Way to go, Nellie!

Sparkle has been nominated for the Spotlight for sending incredible and encouraging postcards to her friends! Keep it up, Sparkle!

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 Grassland

It’s Tambika, calling on you again to take on a new mission! We’re sending you into the Grasslands, a sprawling area that’s filled with blight and Machines. Keep your wits about you and be on the lookout for secret areas! And check out that cool speedboat in the water; who do you think brought that to the Grassland?

We’ve picked up several hidden areas with our sensors. Look for these around fences, grates, and doors and you might find a ton of treasures!

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Glide On!

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“For through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see - such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through him and for him.”  - Colossians 1:16 (NLT)

Hi Lightgliders! 

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Purpose is one of the five core values of a Lightglider. To live with purpose means to live with the belief that your life matters. As Lightgliders, we believe that our lives are both valuable and meaningful. But how do we know this is true? It comes from the truth that God made us in His image. As we learned last week, God created us in His image, so our lives have worth and dignity that no one can take away. If the Creator of the universe took time to create you, then guess what–you are here for a reason! To live with purpose means to live every day with this strong belief.  

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In Lightglider Academy, we rescue Gliddles, clear the blight, and try to help others any way we can. Look around you. The world is in need and you were uniquely created to make a difference! Each day provides us a new opportunity to live an adventure filled with purpose!

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Glide On!

Tova

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

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

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

• In what ways do you live with a sense of purpose?

• In what ways do you want to positively impact the world?

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• Play the Game of the Week, Treehouse Jumping! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a prize!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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Join us for NEW TIMES 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 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: 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 Faith Kind Strider and Grace Creative Mastermind! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Faith was nominated for the Spotlight by a Lightglider friend that said, "Faith has been a great friend! She puts others first and encourages other Lightgliders. I think she should be in the spotlight this week!!!"

Grace was also nominated for the Spotlight by a Lightglider friend that said, "I want to nominate her for being such a great friend and blessing 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!

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!

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“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” - Genesis 1:1 (NLT)

Hello there Lightglider!

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

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

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

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Glide On!

Nisha

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

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

• How do you know that your life matters?

• How does understanding creation help us understand human dignity?

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

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

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• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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

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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 A NEW TIME FOR SUMMER 1pm EST / 12pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at A NEW TIME FOR SUMMER 3pm EST / 2pm 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. 

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Faith Adventurous Marvel and Zane Amazing Bunch! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Both Faith and Zane have been nominated for the Spotlight by MANY Lightglider friends inside the Academy! These two are fun, encouraging, great players, and even better friends! Zane also got a shout-out for his treehouse! Way to go you two! Keep shining in all you do!

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!

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 loves 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? As you continue to learn about being a Lightglider, you’ll hear that we seek to respect, rescue, and restore. And you will learn how this points to the Far Greater Story, the true story of God’s love for us found in the Bible!

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The Bible reveals God as the ultimate respecter, rescuer, and restorer. He RESPECTS us by creating us in His image, giving us dignity, and loving us. He RESCUES us from the grip of our sin and selfishness 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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• Play the Game of the Week, Bible Code Breaker! 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 A NEW TIME FOR SUMMER 1pm EST / 12pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at A NEW TIME FOR SUMMER 3pm EST / 2pm 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. 

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Simeon Dashing Thinker and Arthur Dangerous Detective! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Simeon Dashing Thinker has been nominated by fellow Lightgliders for being a great friend inside the Academy! They’ve said that he is so nice and is great to have around! Keep it up, Simeon!

Arthur Dangerous Detective is one of the newest members of the Gleam Team! Way to go, Arthur!

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!

Bible Code Breaker

Marlon here! Part of my job at Lightglider Academy is to unlock the secrets of the Far Greater Story. You can help me uncover the hidden messages from the Bible by solving the code! My advice is to start small. Figuring out small words like “the,” “and,” “I,” “a,” and “an” will help you on the larger words. Remember, the code is always different from puzzle to puzzle! 

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Glide On!

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