Glider Gazette

It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations, Violet Legendary Guardian and Faith Ninja Ginger: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Whoa, you are SHINY!

Violet Legendary Guardian is always kind to others and loves attending mod events and parties. She is joy to have around! Violet was also nominated by her fellow Lightgliders. Here are some things they had to say about her: she is an amazing friend, is friendly and kind, learns from her mistakes, is helpful and stops drama, loves Lightgliders, gives tours, and has a great sense of humor! Amazing job, Violet!

Faith Ninja Ginger is a pleasure to have around the Academy! She is always happy to send gifts to her friends and participate in events. Faith was also nominated by her fellow Lightgliders to be in the Spotlight for being nice and kind. Way to go, Faith! 

Keep shining bright in all you do, Lightgliders!!

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!

Sludge Valley

Tambika here! Are you ready for a new mission? We need you to help clean out the swampy area of Sludge Valley. Make no mistake--it can get pretty gross in the swamps! Add on Machines and blight, and you have a recipe for potential disaster! The Gliddles that live here don’t mind the usual swampy muck, but the blight makes the area completely uninhabitable. Rescue them and bring them to Zipways so they can live peacefully in the Treehouses!

Although blight usually spreads along the ground, it can also creep up tree trunks and choke the tree branches. Click on trees multiple times to slowly restore their original beauty with your RES! You can usually find amazing treasures and Materials under the blighted trees once they are fully restored!

Glide On!

JANUARY 24 - JANUARY 30

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Respect

Hey Lightgliders!

Last week we talked about goals and why they matter! Lightgliders pursue three goals each day - respect, rescue, and restore. The first goal of a Lightglider is to respect. We seek to show respect toward others and toward ourselves. But, how do we do that? What does that even mean? 

When we respect, we are acknowledging worth. You and everyone you meet is worthy of respect because we were created by God and in His image. We show respect in the way we treat people and in the way we treat ourselves. Therefore, we should seek to care about everyone we meet. We should also seek to care for our minds, hearts, and bodies. 

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 Courtyard, the Library, or the Innovation Lab, look for ways to show respect to the other Lightgliders. 

Glide On!

Nisha

P.S. Hope to see you at the Cowpoke party on Friday!

Things to Think About

• Read Romans 12:10 in the Bible. How do you take delight in honoring others?

• Why does everyone deserve respect?

• What are ways to respect yourself?

• What are ways to show respect to others?

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

Things to Do This Week:

• Play the Game of the Week, Treehouse Jumping 2! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday will receive 100 gold coins!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

The Goal to Respect

Forgive One Another

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

Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for Joke Time! 

• Tuesday: Come to the Spotlight Celebration and Talent Show 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 5pm EST / 4pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a game of Duck Duck Boost! 

• 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 us in the Academy at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Cowpoke 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, Corrigan Hickory Sage and Shade Beastly Hero: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

SO BRIGHT!

Corrigan Hickory Sage has been nominated by Shade Beastly Hero for his awesome game creations!! Be sure to tell Corrigan THANKS and CONGRATS this week!

And Shade Beastly Hero has been nominated for the Spotlight because Shade is always sharing innovative game ideas for Lightgliders and thinking of creative ways to make Lightglider Academy more fun. Way to go, Shade! 

Keep shining bright in all you do, Lightgliders!!

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!

Machine Bunker

Hey there! My name’s Bryce, and I’m the head of missions here at Lightglider Academy. I love to save Gliddles from the Machines, so my mission for you is to take on the Machines where it’ll hurt them most! We’ve discovered the location of a Machine Bunker, where Machines are made and sent out into the Yonders. We need to shut this factory down! 

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There are lots of Machines in there, so stay alert! Remember, your defense systems can fire automatically, so concentrate on dodging enemy attacks while you battle Machines. Some Machines are programmed to guard doors and hallways. They have lots of armor, but they’re very slow. Stop at a safe distance and you’ll whittle them down!

Go get ‘em!  I’ll be rooting for you!

Glide On!

JANUARY 17 - JANUARY 23

Goals

Hey Lightglider!

Do you know what the goals of a Lightgliders are? Well, we have three overarching goals that never change: RESPECT, RESCUE, and RESTORE! We respect ourselves and each other at Lightglider Academy. We rescue Gliddles from the clutches of the Machines. And we restore the land from the blight. A goal is an objective that you are trying to achieve. Setting goals is important because they give us something to strive for! They also help us live with purpose and spend our time wisely. When we set a goal, we commit to think and act in ways that will help us reach it.

Glide On!

Santiago

P.S. Goals are also what I hope to score in my next soccer game!

Things to Think About

• Read Philippians 3:12-14 in the Bible. Why does Paul say he wants to reach the end of the race?

• What are goals and why are they important?

• What are the goals of a Lightglider?

• What goals are you pursuing?

Things to Do This Week:

• Check out the BRAND NEW Game of the Week, Laser Squad!

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• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

Lightglider Goals

Prayer for Wisdom

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

Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for Joke Time! 

• Tuesday: Come to the Spotlight Celebration and Talent Show 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 5pm EST / 4pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a Crazy Outfit Show! 

• 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 for 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, Flash Mysterious Detective and Thistle Dazzling Basil: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

SO BRIGHT!

Nominated by moderator Flounder! Flash has great behavior in the Academy. He gives his friends (and even mods) complements. He is an awesome Lightglider! Way to go, Flash!

Thistle was nominated by her fellow Lightglider, Robin Pudding Trunk, for being very kind and making sure others are included. She is always looking out for someone needing help. Thistle loves to gift others and send encouraging postcards. She is a joy to have in Lightgliders!

Keep shining bright in all you do, Lightgliders!!

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!

Glide On!

JANUARY 10 - JANUARY 16

The Far Greater Story

Hey Lightglider!

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!

The Bible reveals God as the ultimate respecter, rescuer, and restorer. He RESPECTS us by creating us in His image and giving us dignity and purpose. He RESCUES us from the grip of our sin and selfishness through the 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.

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! 

Glide On!

Marlon

Things to Think About

• 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?

Things to Do This Week:

• Play the Game of the Week, Hover Frenzy! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a blue tinted glider!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

An Example to Follow

Why We Love

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

• Check out the LGTV Video - Boosts Tutorial - on the front page to see how you can use boosts in the Academy and on missions!

Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for Joke Time! 

• Tuesday: Come to the Spotlight Celebration and Talent Show 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 5pm EST / 4pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors! 

• 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, Forest Dazzling Glory and Buttercup Lovely Adventurer: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

WAY TO SHINE!

Forest is nice to everyone she sees. She participates in events and is always patient and kind. Forest was also nominated by fellow Lightgliders for being an encouraging friend and always cheering up others. Great job, Forest!

Buttercup is a helpful leader in Lightglider Academy! She makes sure everyone is included and volunteers to lead games while we wait for others to join. Buttercup was also nominated by her fellow Lightgliders for being very nice to everyone. Way to go, Buttercup!

Keep shining bright in all you do, Lightgliders!!

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!

Glide On!

Hey Lightgliders!

Did you know there are community events every day inside Lightglider Academy! Join moderators and Lightglider friends at these fun hangouts each week! Be sure to check the calendar for special events! And don't miss Prayer with Penelope on Wednesday at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST and Friday at 4pm EST / 3pm CST. Meet at the Prayer Circle by the Campfire, just north of the Outdoor Track!

• Monday: Mission Monday at 5pm EST / 4pm CST in Mission Control. Join moderators in Mission Control to gather in groups and go on multiplayer missions together in the Yonders! 

• FIRST Tuesday of the Month: New Player Tour at 5pm EST / 4pm CST in the Courtyard. If you're new to Lightgliders in the past month (or even if you're not!), join moderator Hazel for the New Player Tour! She'll have fun prizes and a Glideon-wide scavenger hunt waiting for all new Lightgliders.

• THIRD Tuesday of the Month: Spotlight Celebration at 5pm EST / 4pm CST in the Courtyard. Join moderator Primrose to celebrate Lightgliders that have been featured in the Spotlight all month long!

• Wednesday: Moderated Games at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard. Come play some games with friends in the Courtyard! Duck Duck Boost, Crazy Outfit Show, Sardines Hide & Seek, and many more! Each week there’s a new game to play with friends!

• Thursday: Bible Chat at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Library. Dive deeper into the week’s theme and discussion questions!

• Friday: Gamestorming at 5pm EST / 4pm CST in the Innovation Lab. Share your game ideas with Lightglider Moderators!

• Saturday: Ambassador Hangout at 4pm EST / 3pm CST in the Courtyard. Ambassadors will lead you around the Academy and play some fun games over the weekend!

Check your time zone and join us each day!

Glide On!

Hi Lightgliders!

Did you know that there is a leadership program inside Lightgliders? That’s right! Lightgliders who are active in the community and are continually showing respect to their fellow Lightgliders become eligible for the Lightgliders Ambassador Program. This program gives Lightgliders special privileges and opportunities to lead. 

After three months and reaching light level 30, Lightgliders can apply for this leadership program and become an Ambassador. To apply, simply tell a moderator that you would like to be considered for Ambassadorship! After nine months (or sometimes sooner!), Lightgliders can apply to become a Senior Ambassador. To qualify, Lightgliders must show excellent leadership inside Lightgliders as evidenced by respectful social interactions, community event attendance, and helpfulness to others.  

Ambassadors and Senior Ambassadors are to be leaders and role models in the Lightgliders community. They receive a special glider, nameplate color, and privileges as well as responsibilities! Ambassadors can be recognized by their green nameplate, while Senior Ambassadors can be recognized by their blue nameplate. Moderators are recognized by their purple nameplate color. If you are new to Lightgliders, please ask an Ambassador, Senior Ambassador, or Moderator for help or even a tour! 

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All the ambassadors and moderators are here to serve the community and are expected to interact positively with others and to make the online community welcoming and encouraging. They each receive a stipend of gold coins each month, so that they can give gifts from TreeMart and Glider Gear to other Lightgliders, such as gliders, stickers, and hats. They lead the weekly Ambassador Hangout on Saturdays at 4pm EST / 3pm CST. Ambassadors are expected to be active in the Academy: a once-weekly participant or similar may lose their level of Ambassadorship.

Everyone in the Lightgliders community, including Ambassadors and Senior Ambassadors, must follow the chat rules. Anyone can lose their chat privileges and ambassador status at any time. So review the chat rules periodically and remember to always follow the first goal of a Lightglider – RESPECT!

Glide on!

JANUARY 3 - JANUARY 9

MADE TO SHINE

Hey Lightgliders!

If you are new around here, we - the other Lightglider leaders and me - want you to know that you were MADE TO SHINE! That is something you will hear a lot around here because we need to know it and be reminded of it regularly. Let me tell you what this means.

• God created you uniquely. There is no one in the history of the world like you. No one else has your exact personality, interests, and talents. In other words, you were made. 

• You have opportunities every day to use your uniqueness to love God and to love others in ways that only you can. When you do this, you shine.

• When you put these two ideas together, it is easy to see that you were made to shine! 

And this is what we Lightgliders seek to do. With a lot of darkness in the world, this can feel like a big responsibility. But like a candle in a dark tunnel, even the smallest light can be blinding. If you’ve been to Machine Bunker in the Yonders, you know what I mean!

Jesus is the true light of the world. As we follow Him, we will shine like stars in the heavens and make an impact on the world. Let’s reflect His love and light everywhere we go this year!

Glide On!

Bryce

Things to Think About

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 John 1:1-5 in the Bible. What are all the things we learn about the “Word” in these verses?

• What does it mean to live in God’s light and to share it with the world?

• What do you think it means to shine?

• In what ways do you shine in the darkness?

• How were you uniquely made to love God and love others?

• How could your interests, personality, or talents be used to shine?

Things to Do This Week:

• Play the game of the week, Mission: Waterfall Cavern! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a new hat!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

The Power of Light

Courage to Shine

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

Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for Joke Time! 

• Tuesday: Come to the Spotlight Celebration and Talent Show 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 5pm EST / 4pm 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.

It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations, Viola Dreamer Jelly and Violet Legendary Guardian: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

You shine so bright!

Viola is a shining example of a new Lightglider! She is kind to everyone and includes others. She is already making tons of friends and we're so glad to have her at the Academy. Way to go, Viola!

And Violet Legendary Guardian shines this week for being at the top of the leaderboard for Glider Training! Nice work, Violet!

Keep shining bright in all you do, Lightgliders!!

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!

Glide On!

DECEMBER 27 - JANUARY 2

LIGHTGLIDERS

Hey there! Welcome to Lightgliders. My name is Kwan, and it’s my job to make sure you’re outfitted, trained, and ready for action. And that starts with you learning just what a Lightglider is!

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!

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!

Being a Lightglider is a purposeful adventure. As you play, you will have opportunities to learn about the greatest adventure there is--to know God and to grow in His love for us.

If you are here in Lightgliders on a computer, click “Enter Lightglider Academy” to access the full Lightgliders experience. You’ll battle Machines, rescue Gliddles, clear blight, meet other Lightgliders, and much more.  

If you are here on a mobile device, you’re most likely already in the Academy! Explore the Courtyard, Innovation Lab, Library, and Mission Control! Play minigames, watch videos, create postcards, and read messages. As you do, you will level up your light bar and unlock more fun content. 

Many of the activities inside Lightgliders are color-coded, so make sure you know what the colors mean. Let me try to help!

Everything in Purple is a Game. There are lots of games to play inside Lightgliders.

Everything in Green is a Spark. These are short video stories that help us learn an important lesson from the Bible.

Everything in Orange is a Prayer. These are short prayer videos to do on your own or with a family member. 

Everything in Pink is a Postcard. Customize these and send them to your friends!

Everything in Red is a Message. These are articles about Lightgliders gameplay, the weekly lessons, Bible studies, and more. (Fun fact: You are currently reading one!)

Everything in Blue is LGTV.  These are gameplay videos to encourage fun, learning, and laughter. 

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!  

Welcome to Lightgliders! Let’s glide! 

Glide On!

Kwan

P.S. Come find me in the Innovation Lab!

Things to Think About This Week:

• 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?

Things to Do This Week:

• 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

Being a Lightglider

Hear my Prayer

• Use the Mystery Code - LIGHTGLIDER - for a surprise in your inventory!

Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Join moderators in Mission Control at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for Joke Time! 

• Tuesday: Come to the Spotlight Celebration and Talent Show 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 5pm EST / 4pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for Follow the Leader! 

• 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 for 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, Archer Amazing Detective and Faith Ninja Explorer: You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

WHOA SO SHINY!!

This week the spotlight shines on two amazing Lightgliders that have been nominated by their friends! Flounder has nominated Archer Amazing Detective and Stanley has nominated Faith NInja Explorer! Stanley said, "Faith Ninja Explorer is so kind. She is always gifting people, boosts a lot, and chooses her words wisely and nicely. She always reassures people and is such a blessing to Lightgliders. God Bless Her!!"

Keep shining bright in all you do, Lightgliders!!

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 Meadow

Hi, Lightglider! My name is Tambika, and I handle administration here at Lightglider Academy. I’m ready to send you on your first official mission: going to Waterfall Meadow! You’ll learn the basics of gliding, battling, and rescuing there. Here’s a couple of tips to help you out: 

1. Use your mouse to glide around. Remember to keep your cursor on the game screen at all times to maximize your movements!
2. When rescuing Gliddles, you can carry up to five at a time. To rescue more Gliddles, drop the ones you have off at a Zipway to send them back to the Academy, and then go find more Gliddles!

3. Remember to keep your distance when battling Machines! Stay close enough so that your defense system will activate, but far enough away so that you can dodge Machine attacks!

There are plenty of treasures and secrets in the Yonders. Keep your eyes peeled for things that don’t seem to belong in their surroundings! Hope to see you back in the Courtyard soon!

Glide On!

DECEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 26

CHRISTMAS

Hey Lightgliders!

Read the passages below from the Bible as a family.

Read Luke 2:1-15

“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)

Think about and discuss these questions:

• Why is Jesus’ birth important?

• How did the shepherds respond after they saw the angels praising God?

Read Luke 2:16-21

“After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel has said to them about this child.” - Luke 2:17 (NLT)

Just like the shepherds, we are to share the good news of Christmas with others. Jesus is the reason for the season! 

Merry Christmas!

Marlon

Things to Think About This Week:

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?

Things to Do This Week:

• Play the BRAND NEW Game of the Week, Glide Hockey Worldwide! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets some new Christmas decorations for their treehouse!

• Check out the newest Bible WHAT with Marlon as he talks about the Christmas story in Luke 2!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

Christmas Spark

Christmas Prayer

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

Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Jokes with Norman in Mission Control at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST! Don’t miss this hilarious hang!

• Tuesday: Come to the Spotlight Celebration at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients!

• Wednesday: Come to the Courtyard at 4pm EST / 3pm CST for a game of Hide & Seek!

• Thursday: Hang out with Pen in the Courtyard today at 12pm EST / 11am EST for Midday Madness with Penelope! Meet in the Courtyard at 6pm EST / 5pm CST for the LIGHTGLIDERS CHRISTMAS PARTY!

• Friday: No event today. Do you know what Adam said to his wife on this day? Merry Christmas, Eve!

• Saturday: Connect with others in the Courtyard today and wish them a Merry Christmas!

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

SHINE SO BRIGHT!

Amber has really stepped up to her role as an Ambassador. She is great at welcoming new Lightgliders, leading games around the Academy, and helping our the Moderators during events. She is a great friend to have in Lightglider Academy. Way to go, Amber!

Lilac Amazing Marvel was nominated for the spotlight by Lightglider Moderator, Flounder! Keep shining bright, Lilac!!

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!

Glide Hockey Worldwide

We introduce to you the FIRST EVER multiplayer game in Lightgliders, Glide Hockey Worldwide!!! Challenge a friend in the Academy, join the same game room in Glide Hockey Worldwide, and compete! We can’t wait to see what you think about the new multiplayer game!

Glide on!

DECEMBER 13 - DECEMBER 19

MOTIVATED BY LOVE

Hey Lightgliders!

Have you ever wondered why you do the things that you do? I was recently challenged to stop and consider the motivations behind each of my words and actions. Wow, was this challenging! It’s amazing how many of my daily decisions are motivated by selfishness. Often I choose to do what I want to do. I spend my time how I want to spend it. Sometimes I even do or say nice things just so I can look good to those around me. Sometimes I get annoyed with people and say things out of anger. Every so often I do something out of genuine love and concern for others. And I want that to happen more often!

I am learning that the more I think about God’s love for me, the more I am motivated to love others. I really want to do things each day out of a heart that is filled with love. I’m not there yet! Pray and ask God to make love the motivation of your heart. And pray this for me too!

Glide On!

Santiago

Things to Think About This Week:

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 Galatians 5:6 in the Bible. According to this verse, what is important?

• What are you motivated by?

• What is love?

• What is faith?

• How can your faith in God’s love motivate you to love?

• How has God loved you?

Things to Do This Week:

• Play the Game of the Week, Obsta-Cool Course! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a surprise in their inventory!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

Motivated by Love

The Free Gift

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

Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Meet one of the creators of Lightgliders, Norman Snowman Cook, in Mission Control at 6pm EST / 5pm CST to hang out for Jokes with Norman! 

• Tuesday: Come to the Spotlight Celebration at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Come to the Courtyard  at 5pm EST / 4pm CST. Viola will be leading a moderated game of Boost Tag! 

• Thursday: Hang out with Pen in the Courtyard today at 11pm EST / 10am EST for Midday Madness with Penelope! Join Gertrude in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST for a Bible Chat to discuss this week’s theme and verse! 

• Friday: Meet game designer, Corrigan Hickory Sage, in the Innovation Lab at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to share game ideas. 

• Saturday: Connect with the Ambassadors in the Courtyard at 3pm EST / 2pm CST for some fun and games. 

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DECEMBER 6 - DECEMBER 12

REFLECTION

Hey Lightgliders!

Our lives operate at a fast pace. We wake up, eat breakfast, go to school, come home, do homework, eat dinner, go to bed, and often repeat it all the next day. If we’re not careful, our schedules and routines can quickly control our entire lives. 

In this week’s theme verse, Psalm 46:10, God is telling us to be still before Him. Why? Because slowing down and being still allows a couple of things to happen. First, we have the opportunity to remember all that God has done for us. Second, we are reminded that He is in control and not us! Being still before God and taking time to reflect on His goodness is good for our soul. God knows this! Sometimes He will even speak to your heart when you are still before Him. My prayer is that you hear how much He loves you because He really does! 

And what better time to slow down and reflect than during the Christmas season! The Lightglider leaders and Gliddles have decorated the Courtyard, so be sure to visit to see the Lightglider Christmas tree, listen to some holiday music, decorate your Treehouse with Christmas items, and spread some Christmas cheer! 

Glide On!

Nisha

Things to Think About This Week:

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 Psalm 46:10 in the Bible. Reflect on your week. At the beginning of your week, the question is, “When will you take time to be still before God this week?” At the end of the week ask, “How did it go? What did you do? What will you do next week?”

• When will you take time to be still before God this week?

• What does it look like for you to rest? 

• What areas of your life need greater peace?

• What are your favorite ways to relax?

• How do you reflect upon God and His goodness in your life?

Things to Do This Week:

• Play the BRAND NEW Game of the Week, Mission:Swamp Skirmish! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a prize!

Mission:Swamp Skirmish

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

Time to Rest

Prayer for Peace

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

Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Meet one of the creators of Lightgliders, Norman Snowman Cook, in Mission Control at 6pm EST / 5pm CST to hang out for Jokes with Norman! 

• Tuesday: Come to the Spotlight Celebration at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Come to the Courtyard  at 5pm EST / 4pm CST. Viola will be leading a moderated game of your choice in the Academy! 

• Thursday: Join Penelope at 11am EST / 10am CST for Midday Madness in the Courtyard. Join Gertrude in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST for a Bible Chat to discuss this week’s theme and verse! 

• Friday: Meet game designer, Corrigan Hickory Sage, in the Innovation Lab at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to share game ideas. 

• Saturday: Connect with the Ambassadors in the Courtyard at 3pm EST / 2pm CST for some fun and games. 

NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 5

COMPASSION

Hey Lightgliders!

Faith leads us into a relationship with Jesus and helps us to understand His love for us! Because of His love for us, we can love others. 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. As we understand God’s compassion towards us, we will want to be compassionate with others. Who do you have genuine concern for? Who do you show compassion to? How do you show it?

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 during school lunch, or tell our parents how much we love them. Small acts of compassion make a big difference.  

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

Glide On!

Kwan

Things to Think About This Week:

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?

Things to Do This Week:

• Play the Game of the Week, Tinker Tech! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday morning gets some new gear in their inventory!

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• Watch the Spark and Prayer videos

Compassionate

Prayer for My Neighborhood

• There’s a new Gliddle Game Gab this week! Check it out on the front page!

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

Lightglider Academy Events This Week:

• Monday: Jokes with Norman in Mission Control at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST! Don’t miss this hilarious hang!

• Tuesday: Come to the Spotlight Celebration at 5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients!

• Wednesday: Come to the Courtyard at 4pm EST / 3pm CST for a game of Sardines Hide & Seek!

• Thursday: Hang out with Pen in the Courtyard today at 12pm EST / 11am EST for Midday Madness with Penelope! Also, join us in the Library at 6pm EST / 5pm CST for a Bible Chat to discuss this week’s theme and verse! 

• Friday: Meet game designer, Corrigan Hickory Sage, in the Innovation Lab at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to share game ideas!

• Saturday: Connect with the Ambassadors in the Courtyard at 3pm EST / 2pm CST for some fun and games.

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Hey Lightgliders!

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As you engage in Lightgliders by playing games, watching videos, and going on missions to the Yonders to rescue Gliddles and restore the land, you will earn light, fill up your light bar, and level up!

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And, as you level up, more will be opened up to you inside Lightgliders. You will be able to unlock new decks in your treehouse and collect more Boosts. You will be able to purchase more outfits in Glider Gear and more treehouse decorations in Tree-Mart.  More activities will be opened up to you. And, if you make it to level 80, you will become part of the Gleam Team!

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Here are just some examples of what you can expect as you level up your Lightglider character. 

Level 1 - As you begin your adventure as a Lightglider, these standard outfits are available to you. The standard Glidetech Armor uniform as well as some outdoor gear are your choices. Check out your first Treehouse Deck, where you can grow your first Boost!

• Outfits: Adventure, Glidetech Armor, Yellow Basketball Gear
• Gliders: Silver gliders
• Treehouse Deck 1
• Tree Mart Decorations: Outdoors, Arcade

Level 5 - Now you’re familiar with Lightglider Academy! Time to relax with the beach outfit and decorate your second deck with new decorations!

• Outfits: Beach
• Gliders: Leaf
• Treehouse Deck 2
• Tree Mart Decorations: Carnival, Disco, Dressing Room, Sports

Level 10 - Ahoy matey! More outfits, decorations, and gear are available for your adventures through the Yonders!

• Outfits: Pirate, Athletic Gear, Spacesuit, Scientist, Parrot Hat
• Treehouse Deck 3
• Tree Mart Decorations: Garage, Spy Gear, Tea Party

Level 15 - You are cruising through Lightglider Academy! What’s your favorite glider so far? You’ve unlocked more outfits and another Treehouse Deck at Level 15!

• Outfits: Superhero, Roller Derby, Backwards Baseball Hat
• Treehouse Deck 4
• Tree Mart Decorations: Under the Sea, more Sports, Workshop, Lab

Level 20 - Level 20 unlocks more outfits and gliders! Time to suit up!

• Outfits: Business, Surgeon, Dress Up, Firefighter
• Gliders: Football Field Glider
• Treehouse Deck 5
• Tree Mart Decorations: Tiki Lounge

Level 25 - Ever been on a safari? Now you can have your own in the Academy! 

• Outfits: Safari, Chameleon, Eskimo
• Gliders: Crocodile, Baseball Field

Level 30 - I bet your treehouse looks amazing!! You can go underground now!

• Outfits: Race Car Driver, Construction, Snowman Head
• Treehouse Deck 6

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Level 40 - Put on your spy outfit and make your way through the Academy as stealth as possible! Keep earning light and leveling up! You’re well on your way to the Gleam Team!

• Outfits: Spy
• Gliders: Lion Head, Rocket Ship
• Treehouse Deck 7

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Level 50 -  More Treehouse Decks! Decorate Deck 8 today!

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Level 60 - Treehouse Deck 9! Keep going underground and decorating more space for your rescued Gliddles to live!

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Level 70 - WHOA! You can SURF in the Academy now! So many outfits, gliders, and treehouse decks to choose from! You’ve been crushing it!

• Outfits: Prince/Princess, Viking, Cowboy/Cowgirl, Knight Helmet/Princess Hat
• Gliders: Surfboard
• Treehouse Deck 10
• Tree Mart Decorations: more Carnival, Disco, Dressing Room, Sports

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Level 80 - Welcome to the GLEAM TEAM! Level 80 is where some of our most dedicated Lightgliders find themselves! Way to go! You’ve got an exclusive outfit, glider, and nameplate that can only be used by Level 80 and up!

• GLEAM TEAM!

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Keep playing, watching, and exploring Lightgliders!

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Glide On!

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So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT)

Hiya, Lightglider! Santiago here to share the rules of chat, so that we have an encouraging, respectful community here in Lightglider Academy.  Did you know that your actions and words can have a strong impact on others? Our goal is to respect our fellow Lightgliders. As the Bible tells us, we want to encourage each other and build each other up, not tear each other down! We can do this with chat by following some simple rules.

Rule #1: Be Respectful! 

Use your chat privilege to respect and encourage other Lightgliders! Make friends, send creative postcards, and have fun. Help make Lightglider Academy a welcoming place for new Lightgliders and a wonderful place for everyone. Respect others by not derailing events, hangouts, and other structured playtime. Don't annoy others by spamming chat.

Rule #2: Do Not Put Others Down or Make Them Feel Uncomfortable!

Do not use your chat privilege to discourage fellow Lightgliders. Do not insult or threaten other Lightgliders to their faces or behind their backs. Do not exclude other Lightgliders or tell them to leave. If someone is bothering you, just move away from them. 

Rule #3: Do Not Use Romantic Language!

Do not use your chat privilege to discuss crushes, "likes," or "loves." Do not try to find a "boyfriend" or "girlfriend," use lovey-dovey language towards other Lightgliders, or tell stories about romantic encounters. This includes describing excessive romantic actions or experiences. Respecting others means not toying with other Lightgliders' emotions. And respecting yourself means guarding your heart’s emotions as well.  

Rule #4: Do Not Ask About or Share Personal Information!

Do not tell other Lightgliders your real name, age, grade, or specific location (such as a city, county, or state) or that of your family. Do not share any information that identifies you in Lightgliders or in any other game. This includes your profile, password, game ID, gamertag, username, or any other moniker used online. These are considered personal information. Do not ask others for any of these things either. Especially don't tell others to join another game so that you can share your personal information or ask others for theirs. Be smart about what you tell others online! Try to avoid private conversations with other Lightgliders. Respecting others means respecting their privacy. 

Experienced Lightgliders know that these rules have been around for a long time. Repeatedly breaking these rules can result in your chat being taken away for a little while. If your chat has been taken away, take time to think about what you've said to others. Was it encouraging? Or did you put someone down or try to figure out their personal information? Talk with your parents or loved ones about what's happened.

Rule #5: Do Not Retaliate!

If you see someone breaking chat rules, it is not your place to punish them or make them feel bad. Using humility, explain to them what they are doing wrong and suggest a better way to act. Do not tell them they are bad or mean or tell them to leave. If someone has broken chat rules, let the moderators handle it and follow these tips:

• Explain what is wrong. Gently talk about what rules are being broken. Don't accuse them of breaking the rules harshly or yell that you're going to report them.
• Move away. If someone is bothering you, then move away from them. Calmly find another place to play.
• Find a moderator. Sometimes a moderator is in the game. If you see anyone with a purple nameplate, calmly tell them what happened. They'll know what to do!
• Report the wrong behavior. Tap on the Lightglider you think is breaking the rules, go to their Treehouse, and then click the red exclamation mark. Write a short message about what happened. The moderators will read it, even if you do not receive a response. Remember that the player you're reporting does not get the message you send!

Here are tips of what not to do:

• Don't put them down. Don't say that they are bad or mean people.
• Don't exclude them. Don't ostracize them from Lightglider Academy.
• Don't threaten them with consequences or pretend to hit them. 
• Don't talk about the wrongdoing constantly.
• Don't gang up on another Lightglider for breaking a chat rule.
• Don't gossip. Don’t talk badly about someone who isn't present.

Remember that respecting others means seeking justice, but loving mercy. 

Rule #6: Do Not Create Drama!

Everyone has different opinions: whether they like cats or dogs better, what game they should play next, or even what should be allowed in chat. If your opinion disagrees with someone else's opinion, that's okay! You can talk about your disagreement calmly. However, you should not get angry about that disagreement! Don't become dramatic, don't act as if everything is bad, and don't accuse the other person of being mean or bad. Don't storm off, spam emotes or chat, excessively talk about how sad you are, or threaten to end a friendship based on a disagreement. Explain your viewpoint but don't deny other Lightgliders that same liberty. Respecting others means having patience with each other! It also means thinking of others before yourself!

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Summary

To summarize, do not say or infer through "workaround" language anything in chat that is harmful, abusive, insulting, obscene, embarrassing, unwanted, hateful, racially or ethnically offensive, infringing or invasive of someone else’s privacy. Breaking chat rules could result in the loss of chat privileges or access to Lightgliders. In addition, trying to circumvent a loss of chat can result in loss of access to the Academy.

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Our goal is to make a safe, fun community for each other. Be humble, and think of others before yourself. If you see a chat rule being broken, gently remind others of the chat rules.  Encourage each other, and build each other up! Glide on!

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