Glider Gazette

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“But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant.” - Mark 10:43 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders! 

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My name is Nisha. I am one of the “quieter” Lightgliders. You may not notice me and I don’t mind that at all. You can make a powerful impact on the world without anyone even knowing your name!

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I was born and raised in India. Being the oldest of seven kids, I had a lot of responsibility with my brothers and sisters. They needed me to be consistent and caring. Do you have siblings? Having little brothers and sisters has taught me a lot about what it means to give without expecting much in return. I came to Lightglider Academy a bit nervous. There were so many big personalities and talented people here. Bryce is courageous. Tambika leads the Academy. Marlon is a genius. I didn’t know what I had to offer, so I just looked for ways to serve. I helped Bryce plan out Yonders missions in Mission Control. I assisted Kwan as he created new tech in the Innovation Lab. I worked with Tambika to organize new Treehouses for the Gliddles. One day Tova thanked me for doing the little things that seemed to go unnoticed. She said, “Nisha, you are effective at making others effective! You multiply the impact of those around you. And, for that, I say thank you!” 

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I have learned that little things make a big difference. It brings me joy to serve. Putting the needs of others before my own helps me to be humble and encourage others all at the same time!

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Glide On!

Nisha

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Take some time this week to focus on Service and what it looks like for you to serve those around you in both big and small ways! Here are some reflection questions that will help.

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• Read Mark 10:43 in the Bible. According to this verse, what makes the people of God different?

• Who do you know that is quiet and wise?

• What does it mean to show hospitality?

• In what ways might you serve those around you today?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• New Ambassadors and Senior Ambassadors announced this week! Check out the Spotlight Blog and say congrats to our newest leaders inside the Academy!

• Play the Game of the Week, Fruit Fling, and get on the leaderboard! 

• Watch the Sparks and Prayers associated with the theme This Week

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• Use this week’s Mystery Code - NISHA - to receive some gold to use in Glider Gear!

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday (12pm EST / 11am CST), Wednesday (5pm EST / 4pm CST), and Friday (12pm EST / 11am CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.    

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at A NEW TIME FOR SUMMER 1pm EST / 12pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at A NEW TIME FOR SUMMER 3pm EST / 2pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a game of 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 our newest Ambassadors and Senior Ambassador, Simeon Dashing Thinker, Luna Humble Marvel and Luna Coconut Buccaneer! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Congratulations to our newest leaders in the Academy!!

New Ambassadors:

Simeon Dashing Thinker 

Luna Humble Marvel 

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Promoted to Senior Ambassador:

Luna Coconut Buccaneer 

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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“For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.” - Galatians 5:13 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders! 

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Hi, I’m Kwan. I was born and raised in South Korea. I have always been curious and inventive. And I like to work behind the scenes. My biggest passion at Lightglider Academy is to figure out the blight problem. That dark ooze is destroying the land and taking away its beauty and purpose. Have you seen it yet on one of your missions? Thankfully, we can use our light to clear the blight. But, I want to find a permanent solution. That is my goal.

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I usually hang out in the Innovation Lab. Feel free to come visit me there. I work closely with the Gliddles to invent things that can help -- better gliders, new technologies, stuff like that. To solve problems, we need to be creative and we need to work together!

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I don’t like to be the center of attention but that doesn’t mean I can’t make a powerful impact on the world. I work behind the scenes to help Tambika run the Academy, assist Bryce on missions, and support each Lightglider in the mission to Respect, Rescue and Restore. I have discovered ways to use my unique gifts to help others. I’ve learned that a great way to develop friendships is to be a friend to others and to look for ways to serve them. When we work with our friends, using our unique gifts, we can accomplish great things while building a wonderful community!

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So, I encourage you today–be a friend to everybody and watch how God uses you!

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Glide On!

Kwan

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Take some time this week to focus on Friendship and what it means to serve each other using your unique gifts! Here are some reflection questions that will help.

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• Read Galatians 5:13 in the Bible. How should we use the freedom that God has given us?

• What does it mean to “work behind the scenes?”

• Who is a good example of someone who leads with humility?

• Who needs your support and encouragement today?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• Play the Game of the Week, Coin Catcher, and get on the leaderboard! The top 5 Lightgliders get some gold added to their inventory!

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• Watch the Sparks and Prayers associated with this week’s theme

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

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday (12pm EST / 11am CST), Wednesday (5pm EST / 4pm CST), and Friday (12pm EST / 11am CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.    

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at A NEW TIME FOR SUMMER 1pm EST / 12pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at A NEW TIME FOR SUMMER 3pm EST / 2pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a game of 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 Fluffy Tricky Roamer and Zane Amazing Bunch! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Both Fluffy and Zane have been nominated by fellow Lightgliders for being great encouragers, helpful in the Academy, and all around fantastic friends to have! Way to go you two! Keep it up!!

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!

Entryway

Hi there! My name’s Kwan, and I handle technology at the Academy. I have a mission for you that requires some quick thinking! The Entryway to some sort of abandoned building has a ton of special switches and secrets, so explore every nook and cranny of this level! Rumor has it that there’s also some sort of giant Machine somewhere on the Entryway grounds!

Can you get into the first room of the building? There’s some sort of special switch that you have to find and press… maybe it’s in a hard-to-reach area? Or maybe it’s hidden in plain sight? You’ll have to go to find out!

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Glide On!

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“And then he told them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.” - Mark 16:15 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders! 

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Professor Watts had asked me to tell you a little about myself and to share with you one of my character qualities that stands out. I’m Bryce, one of the leaders at Lightglider Academy. I’m from Australia and I am passionate about doing courageous things, such as going on missions to the Yonders, shining light in the darkness, and sharing the good news with my friends. I’m not afraid to go and try to make an impact. Living for something greater than ourselves is the secret to living a life of purpose. It’s not always easy, but it does make life an adventure!

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One of my most admirable character qualities is bravery. That simply means I live with courage! No matter what I am facing, I know that God loves me and is with me. This motivates me to be brave and to never give up.  

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If you seek to learn new things and to make a difference in the lives of others, you will have to be brave. You will have to face new challenges with courage.

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What is going on in your life right now that requires bravery? I encourage you to face it and keep going!

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Glide On!

Bryce

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Take some time this week to focus on Bravery and what it looks like for you to be brave! Here are some reflection questions that will help.  

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• Read Mark 16:15 in the Bible. What does it mean to “preach the Good News to everyone”?

• What meaningful moments has God used in your life?

• In what ways could you be more loving?

• What does it mean to live for something greater than yourself?

• What are you doing right now that requires bravery?

• How can you rely on God to help you be brave and courageous?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• PARTY WEEK!! Join us on Friday at 5pm EST / 4pm CST in the Academy for the Gadgets & Gizmos Party!!

• Play the Game of the Week, Treehouse Jumping, and get on the leaderboard!

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• Watch the Sparks and Prayers associated with this week’s theme

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• Use this week’s Mystery Code - BRYCE - to receive some gold to use in Glider Gear!

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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 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: PARTY DAY!! Meet in the Courtyard at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Gadgets & Gizmos party!

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

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

Blaze Epic Champion has been nominated for the Spotlight for being kind, funny, helpful, smart, and creative! Way to go, Blaze!!

Faith Adventurous Marvel has been nominated for the Spotlight by a fellow Lightglider who said, “I would like to nominate Faith for next Spotlight because she is a really nice friend, and she is willing to help out with anything. She always shows the love of God and is really a blessing to other Lightgliders!” Keep it up, Faith!

And you too can be in the Spotlight and receive the Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to wear. Keep shining in all you do in Lightglider Academy -- join the community events, show respect to other Lightgliders, create amazing postcards, rescue Gliddles, restore blight, lead other Lightgliders in a game you made up, or just be a positive influence to others. There are lots of ways to shine!

Flooded Bunker

Bryce here! Good job in the previous Bunker! You’re becoming a tremendous Lightglider. I have another mission for you. We’ve found another Bunker that creates Machines, this time underneath the big lake in the Yonders. The Machines there will be alerted to your presence, so stay sharp! Remember, different Gliddles are better at battling some Machines than others, so pay attention to the colors of the Machines and your Gliddles! Right-click to swap your active Gliddle!

Orange Gliddles are better in one-on-one battles…

...and Yellow Gliddles are great for taking on a crowd!

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We’ve found strange energy signatures from the cell blocks! Could there be something hidden inside? 

You got this, but stay alert! Our sensors show there might be a giant Machine in there…

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Glide On!

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“If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.” - Romans 12:8 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders! 

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Jabari yako rafiki! That means ‘How are you my friend?’ in Swahili. I’m Tambika. I manage Lightglider Academy while Professor Watts is away. Running this place isn’t easy, but it is rewarding. I try to meet all the new Lightgliders when they arrive in the Courtyard. That is a fun part of my job! 

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I was born and raised in Tanzania. Do you know where that is? It is a beautiful country in Africa. Growing up, I always looked for leadership positions in my school and community. I love to serve others through organization. I love plans. I love calendars. I love details. And all of these things are important at Lightglider Academy. Otherwise, everything would be more chaotic than it already is!

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I encourage you to use your gifts to serve others. We need people in this world with all types of gifts and talents. No matter how you are gifted, always remember that being a leader means serving others first. This is called servant leadership.

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Glide On!

Tambika

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• Read Romans 12:6-8 in the Bible. What gifts do you believe God has given you?

• What does it mean to be a leader by first becoming a servant?

• In what ways could you be a servant leader?

• What are your gifts and talents and how can you use them to serve others?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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

• Play the Game of the Week, Rescue Roundup, and get on the leaderboard!

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• Watch the Sparks and Prayers associated with this week’s theme

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• Use this week’s Mystery Code - TAMBIKA - to receive 100 Gold Coins!

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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 Follow The Leader in the Academy! 

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

• Friday: Meet in the Innovation Lab at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to share game ideas at this week’s time of Gamestorming.

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

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Peaches Brooklyn Crunch and Lavender Adventurous Victory! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Peaches Brooklyn Crunch has been nominated for the Spotlight for “always being so nice and friendly” in the Academy! Way to go, Peaches!

Lavender Adventurous Victory has been nominated for the Spotlight for “being kind in every way, being funny, and encouraging!” Keep it up, Lavender!

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!

Mountain Melee

Hey, it’s Tambika! This bonus mission we’re sending you on is definitely tough, but I think you are the right Lightglider for the job! You’ll be going into the mountains to take on another Machine spawner. You’ll need some fancy gliding skills to brave the waves of Machines!

Be ready to dodge and weave through the Machine attacks, and let the Gliddles you rescue help you out! Be sure to check your Gliddles’ energy levels at the bottom of the screen. If all of your Gliddles are tired, send them back to the Academy and rescue more!

Once you’ve defeated the Machine spawner, you’ll be able to save all the Gliddles without trouble. Try to save a purple Gliddle or two for the end. Their chain lightning powers are very strong against Machines that try to rush at you. Keep them at bay and glide on!

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Glide On!

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“Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.” - Hebrews 13:7 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders! 

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I have the distinct privilege of introducing our new series called “Ways to Shine.” This week we are talking about Role Models and the positive character qualities that they possess.

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Now I know what you’re thinking. “Isn’t a role model just really good-looking bread?” And to that I say, “No, that’s a roll model.”  Wow, I just got really hungry.  

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A role model is someone you can look up to! He or she serves as an example for how to live, how to treat people, and how to grow in your faith. I can’t tell you how important it is to have good role models!  One of my first role models ever was Marlon, who hangs out in the Academy Library.  Marlon cares about me and shows me what it looks like to walk with God. Who are some of your role models? It could be a parent, an older sibling, a teacher, a coach, or perhaps a leader in your church. I encourage you to find someone you look up to, watch how they live their lives, and ask them lots of questions. And remember to listen to their answers!

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Glide On!

Santiago

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• Read Hebrews 13:7 in the Bible. Name two people who have taught you about God. What did you learn from them?

• Who do you look up to?

• Who looks up to you?

• Who shows you how to walk with God?

• How can you be a role model for others?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• There’s a BRAND NEW game in Lightgliders this week, Scripture Hunt Hijinks! Made by our very own Flounder Cupcake Professor! Play today and tell Flounder job well done when you see him!

• Play the Game of the Week, Catch That Gliddle, and get on the leaderboard! The top 5 Lightgliders get a surprise in their inventory! Look for a message from Gertrude Pumpkin Satchel when you log in this weekend!

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• Watch the Sparks and Prayers associated with this week’s theme

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

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday (12pm EST / 11am CST), Wednesday (5pm EST / 4pm CST), and Friday (12pm EST / 11am CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at 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 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 Alvin Risky Bunch and Jasmine Ninja Adventurer! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Alvin Risky Bunch has been nominated by fellow Lightgliders for sending amazing postcards, having an awesome treehouse, and gifting gifts galore in the Academy! What a pal to have around! Keep it up, Alvin!

Moderator Penelope had this to say about Jasmine Ninja Adventurer, “Jasmine is super fun to have around the Academy! She is a great friend, loves to play games, and is very kind to everyone she meets. Way to set an example of what it means to be a Lightglider, Jasmine - you rock!”

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!

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Glide On!

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“Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” - Colossians 3:12 (NLT)

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Hey Lightgliders!

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This is the last week of our Unit on the Lightglider Mission–to know, grow in, and show God’s love. As we are on a mission to SHOW God’s love, this week we’re talking about KINDNESS, which is an attribute of God that we can reflect. So, we don’t just want to talk about kindness this week, we want to show it! To be kind means to be friendly, generous, and considerate. Our theme verse this week is Colossians 3:12 (NLT): “Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” 

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This verse tells us to clothe ourselves with lots of different character qualities. Have you ever thought about that? You can choose to put qualities like kindness on like you put on your clothes in the morning. Just like we pick out which shirt or pair of shoes we are going to wear, we can choose to be kind, humble, gentle, and patient throughout our day. Clothing ourselves with kindness is a powerful way to show God’s character to the world around us. The Bible also tells us in Romans 2:4 that God’s kindness is what leads us to turn to Him in the first place. So pick up kindness and put it on like a jacket. Wear it everywhere you go!

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Glide On!

Bryce

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Take some time this week to pick up kindness and wear it around your family and friends! Here are some reflection questions that will help.

• Read Colossians 3:12-15 in your Bible. What character qualities do you clothe yourself with each day?

• In what ways can you show kindness to others?

• Who shows kindness to you? How do they do it?

• Where could you show more kindness?

• When has someone been kind to you?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• Play the Game of the Week, DoppelGlider! The top 5 Lightgliders on Saturday morning get a surprise in their inventory! 

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• Watch the Sparks and Prayers in This Week

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• Use this week’s Mystery Code - KIND - 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.   

• 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 Boost Tag in the Academy! 

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

• Friday: Meet in the Innovation Lab at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to share game ideas at this week’s time of Gamestorming.

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

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Faith Brooklyn Glory and Zeke Spirited Sesame! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Faith Brooklyn Glory and Zeke Spirited Sesame have both been nominated for the Spotlight for being kind and having an awesome treehouse!! Way to shine, Faith & Zeke!

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!

Swamp Skirmish

Hello! It’s Nisha. I wanted to talk to you about our next bonus mission. It’s the toughest one yet, so be very careful as you go into the fight! There is a Machine spawner in the swamps, and we need you to Battle your way through and rescue the Gliddles there!

Taking care of the Gliddles here is your highest priority! Letting them help you in the right order for the right Machines is crucial to your success. If the Machine attacks are too much, leave the area and try another angle!

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This mission is very difficult. If you can’t defeat some of the Machines, try to work with a friend and give each other a powerful Strength Boost back in the Academy before heading back out to the Yonders! 

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Glide On!

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Hey Lightgliders!

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You know what will make Lightgliders even better? YOUR FRIENDS! 

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And when your friends join Lightgliders, you can get exclusive rewards. I am excited to tell you about OPERATION FRIENDSHIP TREE where you take an active role in growing the Lightgliders community. 

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Here’s how it works:

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1. Invite your Friends to Lightgliders!

2. Have them sign up from the Lightglider website with /friendship at the end of the URL. They will receive a special rate. 

3. Make sure they know your Lightglider name. They will need that when they sign up. 

4. Meet them in the Academy and play Lightgliders together. 

5. Receive exclusive Friendship Tree Gliders!

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This is Operation Friendship Tree. Invite friends to Lightgliders and watch your Friendship Tree grow!

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Can you get all the Friendship Tree gliders? Go for it!

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“Be still and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” - Psalm 46:10 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!

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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 will quickly control our entire lives. 

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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 charge of our lives and not us! Being still before God and taking time to reflect is good for our soul. When you do this, you will more clearly see God at work in creation, in the people you encounter, and in your own life. Sometimes He will even speak to your heart when you are still before Him. My prayer is that you hear Him whisper how much He loves you because He really does! 

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Glide On!

Nisha

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

• Read 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?”

• 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?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• It’s Find a Mod week! Look for Moderator Gertrude throughout the Academy this week! Say hello and receive a prize!

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

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• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday (12pm EST / 11am CST), Wednesday (5pm EST / 4pm CST), and Friday (12pm EST / 11am CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at 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 It Right! in the Academy! 

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

• Friday: Meet in the Innovation Lab at 5pm EST / 4pm CST to share game ideas at this week’s time of Gamestorming.

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

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Sparkle Peppermint Superstar, Grace Creative Mastermind, and Forest Epic Marvel! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Congratulations to our Gliddle Appreciation Postcard Contest Winners! Way to go!

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Sparkle Peppermint Superstar

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Grace Creative Mastermind

Forest Epic Marvel

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 On!

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“Never stop praying.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Hey Lightgliders!

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As we continue to look at ways to know, grow in, and show God’s love, the theme this week is PRAYER. Prayer simply means talking with God. It enables us to connect with God and GROW in His love. The primary goal of prayer is friendship with the One who made us! God loves when we talk with Him about our lives, thank Him for the good things He has given us, and ask Him for help. Prayer doesn’t have to be long and full of big words for it to matter. Prayer is telling God what is on your heart, and listening for what is on His. Our theme verse this week tells us to always be praying. 

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Through prayer, we are connecting with the One who loves us the most!

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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 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 in the Bible. Take time to pray after reading these verses.

• What are your favorite ways to pray?

• What does your prayer life look like?

• Is there a teacher or classmate on your heart to pray for today?

• What are three things you can thank God for in prayer?

• Who is someone you can pray with this week?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• PARTY WEEK!! Join your Lightglider friends and moderators in the Courtyard on Friday for the Gliddle Appreciation Party at 5pm EST / 4pm CST!

• A Gliddle Appreciation Postcard Contest this week! Send encouraging postcards to your friends decorated with Gliddles and report your favorites that you receive!

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

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday (12pm EST / 11am CST), Wednesday (5pm EST / 4pm CST), and Friday (12pm EST / 11am CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at 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: PARTY DAY!! Meet in the Courtyard at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Gliddle Appreciation Party!

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

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Grace Creative Mastermind and Robin Mild Walker! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Both Grace and Robin have been nominated for the Spotlight for being so kind and generous throughout the Academy! Keep it up you two!!

And you too can be in the Spotlight and receive the Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to wear. Keep shining in all you do in Lightglider Academy -- join the community events, show respect to other Lightgliders, create amazing postcards, rescue Gliddles, restore blight, lead other Lightgliders in a game you made up, or just be a positive influence to others. There are lots of ways to shine!

Cave In

Hey Lightgliders, Tambika here! I have a new bonus mission to give to you! We’ve received word of a Cave In inside the Volcano, and we need to chart a new path through the blight that’s built up in there. But there are many powerful Machines inside! With your defense system jammed, you won’t be able to fight back! Luckily, they are trapped in the blight.

If you can create a path through the blight that doesn’t let the Machines escape, you can beat this mission! Plot your course carefully and you’ll come out on top! You may be thinking,  “Vol-ca-no!” But, I say “Vol-ca-YES!” You can do it!

Have you completed some of the secondary objectives? Doing so earns you extra Materials! Can you clear 100 blight in this mission? Choose what blight to clear carefully, though--those Machines are ready for any mistake!

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Glide On!

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“So it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.” - Romans 12:5 (NLT)

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Hey Lightgliders!

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Through Jesus, we become a part of a worldwide community of people who follow Him. As a part of this faith community, we all offer something unique. God has made each one of us with special gifts, talents, and passions to shine His light throughout the world.

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When we gather together with others in our community of faith, we have opportunities to learn about God, encourage each other, pray together, understand the Scriptures, and experience Jesus. When we do this, God is glorified and we are strengthened! 

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Glide On!

Tova

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P.S. Come to one of the prayer times inside the Academy this week or perhaps to Bible Chat and experience the community of faith inside Lightgliders!

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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 Romans 12:3-5 in the Bible. What does it mean to be a part of the body of Christ?

• Who encourages your faith in God?

• How do you use your gifts to encourage others?

• How can you show your parents that you are grateful for what they do for you?

• Who are three close friends of yours and how are they different from you?

• What does your community of faith do when you are together?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• Play the BRAND NEW Game of the Week, Rope Swing Safari!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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• Use the Mystery Code - COMMUNITY - 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 in the Innovation Lab 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 Axel Kind Baker and Mable Nice Walker! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Axel has been nominated for the spotlight by many Lightglider friends who say he is kind, gives out boosts, encourages friends, and likes to play! Keep it up, Axel

Mabel has also been nominated by fellow Lightgliders for her extraordinary kindness shown throughout the Academy! Way to go, Mabel!

And you too can be in the Spotlight and receive the Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to wear. Keep shining in all you do in Lightglider Academy -- join the community events, show respect to other Lightgliders, create amazing postcards, rescue Gliddles, restore blight, lead other Lightgliders in a game you made up, or just be a positive influence to others. There are lots of ways to shine!

Forward Base

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

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Glide On!

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“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.” - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!

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We’re kicking off a new unit this week on the Lightgliders Mission: to KNOW, GROW in, and SHOW God’s love. And this first week we are talking about the Bible! It’s a big book that has a lot in it. Some see it as an intimidating book that is hard to understand. Some see it as an old book meant for an older time. Do not let these opinions stop you from reading it! The Bible reveals the most important story we could ever know - the true story of God’s love for us. God makes Himself known through the pages of the Bible and we have the opportunity to get to know Him every time we read it! The Bible is an inspired treasure map pointing to the greatest treasure of all – Jesus!  Though some of the stories in the Bible can be hard to understand, it begins to become more clear as we continue to read it, ask questions, and grow in our understanding. We can pray and ask God for wisdom when we open up our Bibles. We can ask those that are older and wiser to read the Bible with us and help us understand! Engaging with the Bible isn’t a one-time thing. We can read it for a lifetime and gain more knowledge, understanding, and wisdom each time we open it up!

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Glide On!

Marlon

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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 2 Timothy 3:16-17 in the Bible. What is all Scripture useful for? How does God use Scripture in the lives of His people?

• What is something new you are learning from the Bible?

• Do you read the Bible? Why or why not?

• What are ways to get to know the Bible better?

• Why is the Bible so important?

• When is the best time for you to read the Scriptures?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• Play the Game of the Week, Yonders Run! Everyone on the leaderboard gets a surprise in your inventory on Saturday morning!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer videos.

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

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Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday (12pm EST / 11am CST), Wednesday (5pm EST / 4pm CST), and Friday (12pm EST / 11am CST)! We’ll meet at the Prayer Circle, which is north of the Track.   

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at 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: 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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