

“Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” - Nehemiah 8:10 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!
How do you make an octopus laugh? With ten-tickles!
If you thought that joke was funny, then please know that it was mine. If you didn’t, then it was Marlon’s!
Hey everybody, I am Santiago! I try to bring life to the Lightglider Academy party! I cannot tell you HOW MUCH FUN it is to be alive today. And I cannot tell you how great it is to be a Lightglider.
You know what the Lightglider goals are, right? RESPECT. RESCUE. RESTORE. I believe that to RESTORE includes bringing joy to people who need it. Sometimes through laughter. Sometimes through music. Sometimes through just hanging out and being friendly. Everyone is totally unique, so it can be difficult to know what will bring joy to another. I make it my goal to find out. Do you know what brings you joy? I would love to know!
I grew up in Honduras in a large house with a bunch of other boys. None of us were related but they are my brothers. We’ve been through a lot together. Do you know what brings me joy? People. Having people to talk to, hang out with, and care for is the greatest. I hope you find that here at Lightglider Academy.
Ok, one more joke. Did you hear about the famous pickle? He was a big dill!
Ah, pickle jokes. I relish them.
Glide on!
Santiago

Take some time this week to focus on Joy. How you can experience joy and spread it to others! Here are some reflection questions that will help.
• Read Nehemiah 8:10 in the Bible. According to these verses, what is our strength?
• What brings you joy?
• How do you spread joy?
• Who could you give some joy to this week?
• How can your unique personality honor God and impact others?
Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!


• Play the Game of the Week, Avoid The Blast and get on the leaderboard! The top 5 Lightgliders on Saturday morning get some gold added to their inventory to use in Glider Gear!

• Watch the Sparks and Prayers on the FrontPage


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

Dream of ways to shine this week. Here are some suggestions!
• Tell a silly (but kind) joke to a friend or family member who seems down, or make a fun card for someone just because. Joy is contagious - spread it!
• Santiago finds joy in people and makes sure others feel included and cared for. Invite someone new to join your group or game, ask someone how their day is going, or give a compliment! Being friendly can turn someone’s whole day around.
• Notice what your friends love (like a favorite game or song) and surprise them with it! Maybe it’s sharing a snack, drawing a picture, or playing a favorite game together!

Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope – Wednesday (5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST), and Friday (4pm EST / 3pm 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 to gather in groups and go on multiplayer missions together in the Yonders!
• Tuesday: Join moderator Hazel in the Courtyard for the monthly New Player Tour at 5pm EST / 4pm CST!
• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 6pm EST / 5pm CST! Join moderator Flounder 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.
