“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope, comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say.” - 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (NLT)
Hey Lightgliders!
This week our theme is hope. It’s a small word with a big impact. To live with hope means to look to the future with the expectation that good things are coming.
This is tough to do sometimes, especially if things around us are tough. But, because of Jesus, we always have a reason to live with hope. God promises eternal life and a fully restored world one day. He will make everything right some time in the future. What a wonderful day that will be! The future is secure. We always have a reason to hope!
And, trust me on this, hope is invigorating. It is electrifying. It is powerful! When we live with hope, we will share it with others. And, like a spark, the fire of hope spreads and the future begins to look brighter and brighter to those around you. Think of the Gliddles in the Yonders. Just knowing that Lightgliders are out there gives them hope that the future is bright. This is the power of hope.
I try to wake up each day with hope--with the expectation that the day will be new, exciting, and meaningful. I'm telling you, living with hope makes a difference!
Glide On!
Marlon
• Read 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 in the Bible. According to these verses, what does Jesus give us?
• How can you spread hope to others?
• What do you hope for in life?
• What does it look like to have hope in hard times?
• How does Jesus’ love for us give us hope?
Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!
• Play the Game of the Week, Sling Escape! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday will receive a prize!
• It’s PARTY WEEK!!! Come to the Palm Friday Party on Friday at 5pm EST / 4pm CST and receive new gear for your Lightglider!
• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos
• Use this week’s Mystery Code - HOPE - 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 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 Guess Who’s Who 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!! Come to the Palm Friday Party on Friday at 5pm EST / 4pm CST and receive new gear for your Lightglider!
• Saturday: Connect with the Ambassadors in the Courtyard at 4pm EST / 3pm CST for some fun and games.