Glider Gazette

“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!

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“So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” - John 13:34 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders! 

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As Lightgliders, we seek to respect, rescue, and restore! Hopefully, you know that by now. But do you know why we do these things? Because of the love that was shown to us by God through Jesus! We value love here. Love motivates each of the three Lightglider goals. We want it to motivate everything we do in life. That’s why it is one of our core values. When we love, we put the needs of others ahead of our own. Unfortunately, our selfishness will continue to try to rule our thoughts and motivations, so we need to be continually reminded to love. The best reminder for me to love is to remember what Jesus did on the cross. He did that for me. And because He chose to love me when I didn’t deserve it, I try to remember to be grateful and motivated to love others. 

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What does it look like to love the people in your life?  Do you offer words of encouragement? Do you serve, give gifts, write notes, smile, hug, share, or listen? There are lots of ways to love others. Love energizes any atmosphere.

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Glide On!

Nisha

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• Read John 13:34-35 in the Bible. What will our love do to the world?

• Why can it be difficult to love?

• What does love look like to you?

• Who has God given you to love?

• What is one way you will put the needs of others in front of your own this week?

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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!

• Four new missions have been opened up in the Yonders this week! Get out there and respect, rescue, and restore!

• Play the Game of the Week, Bible Code Breaker! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday will receive a prize!

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• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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 Duck Duck Boost 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 Amber Awesome Artist, Lily Wild Marshmallow and Zane Amazing Thinker! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

WELCOME TO THE AMBASSADORS TEAM to Amber Awesome Artist and Lily Wild Marshmallow!! Be sure to say CONGRATULATIONS when you see them in the Academy this week!

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Zane Amazing Thinker is in the Spotlight this week for his amazing Viking Ship 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 peace! The theme of Peace invites us all to reflect on God’s promise of peace through Jesus 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 BERSERK to receive Zane Amazing Thinker’s Viking Ship Glider design!

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

Glide On!

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Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. - ‭‭John 14:6‬ (‭NLT‬‬)

Hey Lightgliders!

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Did you know that the Far Greater Story is not a fairy tale or a myth? All we have talked about over the last few weeks--Creation, Rebellion, Redemption, and Restoration--is absolutely true. It was proven true by a person, Jesus, and an event that we can investigate, His death and resurrection.

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Think about that. Something happened in human history that proves that the story of God’s love for you is true.

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As a refresher, here are all the parts of the story:

• Creation tells us how this world and our lives became a reality. God created.

• Rebellion explains why there is evil, suffering, and death in this world. It is because we all have rebelled against God. This is called sin. It has destructive consequences.

• Redemption shares how Jesus defeated sin and death through the cross event and made a way for us to be saved.

• Restoration gives us insight into why the future is bright. Jesus will restore all that is broken, and God will live with His people forever.

• Jesus – His life, death, and resurrection – proves that this is no fairy tale. The Far Greater Story is true. God’s love for you is real and He wants to have a relationship with you. 

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Christianity rests upon Jesus and what He did at the cross. If Jesus did not die on a cross and come back to life, then our faith in Him is only wishful thinking. But the truth is that He did die. He was buried in a tomb and He rose again, defeating sin and death for us. This is what we call the Gospel. Gospel simply means “good news,” and the good news is that Jesus is our Savior. Because of Him, we can be forgiven and live in relationship with God forever. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to dive into what this means for our lives!

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Glide On!

Marlon

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

• Read John 14:6 in the Bible. What is Jesus claiming about Himself?

• Why is the cross so important?

• What Lightgliders values come from understanding Creation and Rebellion?

• What Lightgliders values come from understanding Redemption and Restoration?

• What evidence is there for Jesus’ resurrection?

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• Lightgliders Mailbag: Christmas Cre-Nativity - design a Christmas Card, take a picture, and send it in to community@lightgliders.com! Whatever it is – whether it’s a scene from the Bible, from nature, from Lightgliders, or from your favorite family tradition – remember to be creative. We will feature these creations throughout the month of December!

• Play the BRAND NEW Game of the Week, Boost Fusion!

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• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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• Check out Bible WHAT?! featuring Marlon! He’s talking about the cross event in verses 1 Corinthians 15:3-4!

• Use this week’s Mystery Code - CROSS - and 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: Come to the Welcome Party and 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 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 Trixie Cupcake Baker and Buttercup Lovely Adventure! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Trixie Cupcake Baker has been nominated by fellow Lightgliders who said, "She did awesome for Bible trivia! She loves praying! She is nice and caring! She is amazing in the community!" Way to shine, Trixie!

Buttercup Lovely Adventure has also been nominated by fellow Lightgliders for her AMAZING treehouse! It’s very creative! Say congratulations and check it out 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!

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 hope! The theme of Hope reminds us all that Jesus is coming and that He will lead us out of darkness and into His light!

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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 PARTNER to receive Lily Wild Marshmallow’s Sheriff Badge Glider design!

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Stay tuned HERE for the next four weeks to see what other new gliders we have to give away!

Glide On!

It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Lily Wild Marshmallow and Amber Awesome Artist! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Both Lily and Amber have been nominated to be in the Spotlight because of their INCREDIBLE treehouses!!! Say congratulations when you see them this week and check out their treehouse! Way to create such a fun, creative, and safe space for the Gliddles to hang out! 

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!

Lightgliders Mailbag: Christmas Cre-Nativity

We had such a great time receiving birthday cards in July from all of you amazing Lightgliders, we decided to do it again - at Christmas!! Draw, paint, create digitally, or do all three! We want you to create a Christmas card featuring a story from the Bible, a Christmas scene, or a favorite tradition, take a picture, and email it to community@lightgliders.com! We’ll be featuring them all month long in the Spotlight blog! Create away my friends!!

Glide On!

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“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.” - Colossians 3:23 (NLT)

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Hey Lightglider!

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This week we wrap up our unit on Restoration by talking about RESPONSIBILITY. God will restore all things one day, and while we wait, we can work to restore the world around us in small ways as a signpost of what is to come. We do this by the way we steward our lives and carry out our responsibilities. To be responsible means that we are trustworthy in our actions and our words. Therefore, we are to do the very best we can in everything that we do and with everything we have been given. This includes our schoolwork, homework, friendships, extracurricular activities, and even the time in our day. It starts with the little things like cleaning up after yourself or doing your chores, but it can lead to big things like serving as a Lightgliders Ambassador and other activities at your school or church. In what ways do you show yourself to be a responsible person? I try to show it through my work in the Innovation Lab. I seek to do the best that I can to create tech to solve the blight problem. I know that being responsible in the little things leads to greater responsibilities to come. Please remember this! 

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Glide On!

Kwan

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As you think about responsibility this week, here are some questions to reflect on by yourself or with a family member!

• Read Colossians 3:23-24 in your Bible. What does it mean to work for the Lord rather than for people?

• What are the responsibilities in your life?

• What “little things” in your life are you responsible for?

• In what areas could you be more responsible?

• Do you give your best in everything you do?

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• PARTY WEEK!! Join us in the Courtyard on FRIDAY at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Piece ‘a Pizza Party!! Due to popular demand from the Design a Glider Contest, new pizza gliders will be released and gifted to all in attendance!

• Play the Game of the Week, Low-RES Rescue! 

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• Watch the Sparks and Prayers on the FrontPage

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• Use this week’s Mystery Code - RESPONSIBLE - 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: Come to the Welcome Party and 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 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: PARTY DAY!! Meet in the Courtyard at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Piece ‘a Pizza Party! Due to high demand from the Design a Glider Contest, new pizza glides will be gifted to all in attendance. Also, the Gliddles decorated the Academy for the Christmas season!

• Lightgliders Mailbag: Christmas Cre-Nativity - design a Christmas Card, take a picture, and send it in to community@lightgliders.com! Whatever it is – whether it’s a scene from the Bible, from nature, from Lightgliders, or from your favorite family tradition – remember to be creative. We will feature these creations throughout the month of December!

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

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“I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life.” - 1 John 5:13 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!

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We have recently been looking at the final chapter of The Far Greater Story known as Restoration. We have learned that Jesus will come back one day and restore all that is broken. Because we have this hope for tomorrow, we can live with peace today. When you have peace, your mind is calm and your heart is not troubled. Peace comes from Jesus, who promises us a bright future with Him.

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Is your mind and heart experiencing peace today? If not, talk to Jesus and ask Him to comfort you. He loves you more than you could possibly imagine. Eternal life with Him is the end of the Far Greater Story. Or is it the beginning?

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Let’s celebrate this good news in Lightglider Academy this week!

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Glide On!

Santiago

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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!

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• Read 1 John 5:13 in the Bible. How can belief in Jesus give us peace?

• Who are you thankful for?

• How can thankfulness in what God has done for you give you peace?

• Which of your friends are on your mind to pray for?

• How can you spread peace to others through thankfulness?

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• Play the Game of the Week, Fruit Fling! Every Lightglider 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 this week’s Mystery Code - PEACE - 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: Come to the Welcome Party and 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 Rock, Paper, Scissors in the Academy! 

• Thursday: No Bible Chat this week! Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends!

• 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 Justice Avocado Apprentice and Blaze Epic Champion! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Justice is a fun, active Lightglider who seems to get along with everyone! He enjoys playing games around the Academy and is a great friend to have. Way to go, Justice! 

Blaze is such a fun Lightglider! He is always a joy to have at games and events. He brings life to the party, includes everyone, and makes the Academy more fun. He is always ready to pray for his friends in the Academy! Way to go, Blaze! You rock!

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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!

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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“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)

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Hey Lightgliders! 

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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. And because of God’s promise to restore this broken world one day, we can be confident that good things are coming!  

However, living with this expectation is tough to do sometimes, especially if things around us are tough. But, because of Jesus, we always have a reason to live with hope. As we learned last week, God promises eternal life and a fully restored world. He will make everything right again some day. The future is secure. Therefore, 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

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• 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?

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• Play the Game of the Week, Gliddle Dodge! 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 - HOPE - 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: Come to the Welcome Party and 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 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 Blaze Awesome Avenger and Archer Valiant Marvel! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Blaze Awesome Avenger has been nominated by fellow Lightgliders for having an amazing treehouse, sending great gifts, coming up with fun ideas, and for being a kind and creative Lightglider! Keep it up, Blaze!

Archer Valiant Marvel has also been nominated by fellow Lightgliders for having an INCREDIBLE treehouse!! Check it out this week and say Congrats!!

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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!

Encourage Your Friends!

Find the Hope Postcard this week, decorate it, and send it to a friend in the Academy!

Glide On!

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“For he must remain in heaven until the time for the final restoration of all things, as God promised long ago through his holy prophets.” - Acts 3:21 (NLT)

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Hey Lightgliders!

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Over the last few weeks, we’ve learned about Creation, Rebellion, and Redemption. Now it’s time for the final chapter of the Far Greater Story–Restoration! Every good story has a BIG ending. Well, the Far Greater Story has the BIGGEST ending that actually leads to a new beginning. This is the one part of the Far Greater Story that we have yet to experience fully. It will happen some time in the future, and we can look forward to it with great anticipation!

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To restore something means to bring it back to its original condition. This is what God will do with our broken world when Jesus comes back. God has redeemed His children through Jesus, but we still experience the consequences of sin and rebellion in the world today. Jesus has promised us that He will return and make right all that has gone wrong. This is what “Restoration” is all about. Scripture tells us that there will be no more pain, or crying, or suffering for those who have placed their faith in Jesus. 

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Until that day comes, we can work to restore the world around us in small ways. Every word of truth that we speak and every act of love that we do in His name points to this future restoration. When we shine light in the darkness, we are a signpost of what is to come.

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Glide On!

Tova

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Here are some questions to discuss as you think about Restoration this week!

• Read Acts 3:21 in the Bible. What did God promise long ago through his prophets?

• Why do we have a reason to live with hope?

• What does it mean to restore something?

• Who can you pray for who needs God’s healing and comfort?

• How does God restore us?

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

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• Play the Game of the Week, Slam Jam!

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• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

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• Use this week’s Mystery Code - RESTORATION - 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: Come to the Welcome Party and 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 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 Grace Cupcake Superstar and Zane Jumping Marvel! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Grace Cupcake Superstar has been nominated for the Spotlight by fellow Lightgliders for being kind, super helpful, and for always sending incredible postcards! Way to shine in your community, Grace!

And one of Zane’s fellow Lightgliders said, “"Zane Jumping Marvel has an amazing treehouse! It is very decorative and amazing." Wahoo!!!

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!

Did You Know?

You have a journal inside Lightgliders to reflect on all that God is doing in your life and in Lightgliders! Find it in the “This Week” content or in the blue book in the Library! You can write your thoughts about the theme of the week, answer the reflection questions found in the Sparks and Prayers, or write out your own prayers for the day! Open your journal today and try it out!

Glide On!

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“You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.” - Luke 6:36 (NLT)

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Hey Lightgliders!

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As we recognize how much God loves us through Jesus, we can love others! We can see others how Jesus sees them - with great love and dignity! As we choose to love others through our words and actions, it will affect our hearts. And as we genuinely feel concern for others in our hearts, we will grow in compassion. Having compassion means that we are tenderhearted toward other people. We try to place ourselves in their shoes and treat them with love, dignity, and respect. We treat them how we would want to be treated. If we understand God’s compassion towards us, we will be compassionate with others. Who do you have genuine concern for? Who do you show compassion to? How do you show it?

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Showing compassion may look a little different for everyone. We can write notes of encouragement, listen to others’ problems, invite a new friend to sit with us during school lunch, or tell our parents how much we love them. Small acts of compassion make a big difference.  

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Can you imagine if everyone showed a little bit of compassion every day? It would change the world!  

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Glide On!

Kwan

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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 Luke 6:35-36 in the Bible. Why should we be compassionate?

• What are ways to show compassion to others?

• When has someone been compassionate toward you?

• What are ways that you could be a helpful neighbor?

• What is one thing you can do today to show kindness to someone?

• How does being compassionate show the love of Jesus?

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• Find A Mod Week - Find NEW MODERATOR Hazel in the Academy this week! Say hello and receive a prize!!

• Play the Game of the Week, Treehouse Jumping 2! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday morning gets a surprise in their inventory!

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• Watch the Spark and Prayer videos

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• Use the Mystery Code - COMPASSION - 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: Come to the Welcome Party and 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 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 Ezra Prudent Lion and Sunshine Humble Woo! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Ezra Prudent Lion has been nominated by a fellow Lightglider who said, “He is always telling others to Read the Bible, Pray, and Obey! He is always helping out and being nice! He is super funny and makes role plays!"

Sunshine Humble Woo has also been nominated by fellow Lightgliders who said "Sunshine deserves to be spotlighted. She is so kind and nice to other Lightgliders." Way to go, Sunshine!

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!

Postcard Contest Winners

Congratulations to our October Postcard Contest winners! 

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Blaze Epic Champion

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Grace Creative Mastermind

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Grace Cupcake Superstar

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Glide On!

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