Glider Gazette

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“He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins.” - Ephesians 1:7 (NLT)

Hey Lightglider!

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Continuing in the Far Greater Story, we have come to its climax, known as Redemption. To redeem something means to buy it back. Remember that God created everything and called it good. This is why there is dignity in everyone you meet. However, we have all rebelled against God’s standard of goodness and love. This is called sin. And, because of sin, we experience pain, brokenness, and death. Without this next part of the story, we are left without hope. 

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God, in His goodness, has not left us hopeless! He sent His Son Jesus to redeem us. When Jesus died on the cross, He took our sin and bought us back! He made a way for us to be restored to God and to live with Him forever! This is what it means to be redeemed. This is the heart of The Far Greater Story and the proof that God loves us.  

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Glide On!

Tova

Take some time this week to think about God’s great love for us through His redemption! Here are some questions to get you started.

• Read Ephesians 1:6-8 in the Bible. 

• What is God rich in?

• How did God purchase our freedom?

• How can we be redeemed by God?

• What is redemption?

• How do you show people you care?

• How can being redeemed give you confidence?

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• Design a Glider Contest! Have you ever had an idea for a glider that you wish was in Lightgliders? Here’s your chance! Design your new glider on paper, take a picture, and have your parents email it to community@lightgliders.com to be entered into the contest! The winning glider will be added to Glider Gear in the Academy! This contest will run through October 27th!

• Play the Game of the Week, Blight Fight!

• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

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• Use this week’s Mystery Code - REDEEM - for a surprise in your inventory!

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

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

• Tuesday: Come to the Welcome Party and Player Spotlight at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 7pm EST / 6pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a game of 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 Rudolph Pumpkin Gurgle and Ruby Coco Artist! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Rudolph was nominated by TWO fellow Lightgliders for being SUPER kind, helpful, caring, and generous! He has been generous with both his encouraging words AND giving friends gifts in the Academy! Way to go, Rudolph!

Ruby Coco Artist has a fitting name in Lightgliders because she truly is an artist! Her friends say: "HER TREEHOUSE IS AMAZING!"

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!

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Glide On!

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“Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds.” - Colossians 3:9 (NLT)

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Oomph. I just got back from the Yonders and it was rough! I barely escaped without getting covered in blight. We’re talking about honesty this week in Lightgliders, so I guess I need to practice it myself. Sometimes it’s hard for me to admit that I can get discouraged, but to be honest means to be truthful. I’m here to tell you today to be honest with yourself. Pay attention to your feelings and be honest about them with God and with those who love you. God knows exactly how you are feeling, so you can always be honest with Him in your prayers.  

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Also, be honest with others. Have you ever told a lie to make yourself look good or to avoid getting into trouble? You might be tempted to protect yourself in this way rather than to be honest and accept a consequence. Here’s the honest truth about me right now -- I want you to think I’m a skilled Lightglider, but that is not always true. I was unable to complete my last mission to the Yonders. I’m going to talk to Nisha to get her advice on how to do it. With her insight, I hope to succeed next time. Wow, I’m realizing even as I write this to you that honesty and humility are connected.

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Being honest honors God and shows others that we can be trusted. Speak the truth, Lightglider. Refuse to lie. In doing so, you are showing the character of Christ.  

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Glide On!

Bryce

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Take some time this week to think about honesty! Here are some questions to get you started.

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• Read Colossians 3:8-10 in your Bible. What does it look like to strip off your old sinful nature and put on your new nature? How can we receive this new nature?

• What does it mean to be an honest person?

• In what ways could you be a more honest person?

• Have you ever been lied to? How can dishonesty be hurtful?

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• It’s Find A Mod week!! One of our newest moderators, Sleepy Humble Genius, will be popping into the Academy this week! Say hi and receive a prize!!

• Play the Game of the Week, Wall Ball, and get on the leaderboard! The top 5 Lightgliders on Saturday morning get a surprise added to 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 on the FrontPage

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

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

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

• Tuesday: Come to the Welcome Party and Player Spotlight at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 7pm EST / 6pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a game of 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 Sunshine Humble Woo and Faith Fearless Adventurer! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Sunshine Humble Woo was nominated for the Spotlight by fellow Lightgliders who said, "She's been around for 2yrs and 5 months! She's also very kind and respectful!" and “She is awesome and a great leader!”

Also nominated by fellow Lightgliders, Faith Fearless Adventurer had this to say about her: "She is so awesome and she is so kind and she makes everyone day. She is always having a smile and making people feel welcome and happy to be there to help others. She is so encouraging to others and make them feel welcome in lightgliders and always willing to talk to people and help them out when they need it and just be there for them" Way to shine, Faith! 

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

Tinker Tech

The Lightglider leaders need you! When we’re in the Yonders, one of our goals is to defeat the Machines in order to rescue gliddles and restore the land! In order to do that, we are always looking to build new tech to help us battle. In Tinker Tech, we need you to build different kinds of tech out of the parts available to help in this mission!

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Glide On!

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“Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away.” - Acts 3:19 (NLT)

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Hey Lightglider!

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We have been learning about the Far Greater Story in recent weeks. This is the most important story ever. It is the true story of God’s love for us! 

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We talked about how God is good and has created all things good. However, we have rebelled against Him and His standard for goodness and love. This is called sin. It causes destruction in the world and is the reason the world has so many problems. 

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Once we recognize that we have rebelled against God, we have the opportunity to repent. To repent means to turn away from sin and turn to God, and this requires humility. The Bible tells us to repent of our sins so that they may be wiped away. When God wipes away our sin, that is an act that we call forgiveness. 

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If we confess our sin, God is faithful to forgive us! God forgives us of our sin and restores our relationship with Him. And when we understand that God is willing to forgive when we don’t deserve it, we can forgive others as well!

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Knowing that God is willing to forgive you, who do you need to be willing to forgive this week?

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Glide On!

Tambika 

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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 Acts 3:17-20 in the Bible. How are your sins wiped out?

• What does it mean to repent?

• Why can we be willing to forgive others?

• What do you need to repent of and who do you need to forgive?

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• PARTY WEEK!! Join us in the Courtyard on Friday at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Sep-Tanzania Party! We’re celebrating our leader, Tambika, with new outfits, gliders, and Academy decorations from Tanzania!

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

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• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

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• Marlon has another Bible WHAT for us this week to check out!

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

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

• Tuesday: Come to the Welcome Party and Player Spotlight at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 7pm EST / 6pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a game of Tic-Tac-Toe in the Academy! 

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

• Friday: PARTY DAY!! Meet in the Courtyard at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Sep-Tanzania Party!! Outfits, gliders, and decorations to celebrate our leader, Tambika!

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

Forest is a great Senior Ambassador and always loves praying for her friends and praising the Lord. She's an awesome friend to have and a great Lighgtlider! 

Blaze is a great Lightglider! He loves helping others, he likes helping moderators during the events too and cares a lot about the community! Keep it up Blaze!

We also want to spotlight and shout out our newest MODS in the Academy: Hazel Dazzling Spangle and Sleepy Humble Genius!

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!

Glidebook Prayers!

If you have prayers that you would like to add to the Glidebook, send them to community@lightgliders.com! They can be prayers of gratitude, praise, repentance, guidance…the sky is the limit! We can’t wait to see what you all come up with!

Postcard Contest Winners!

A HUGE congratulations to Ezra Prudent Lion, Grace Creative Mastermind, and Faith Fearless Adventurer for their amazing postcard submissions this week! We asked Lightgliders to recreate Bible stories in the postcards, and these three blew our socks off! Well done!!

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Ezra Prudent Lion

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Grace Creative Mastermind

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Faith Fearless adventurer

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Glide On!

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“Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others too.” - Philippians 2:3-4 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders! 

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This week we are discussing the Lightglider value of humility. We learned last week about rebellion - how we have all rebelled against God’s commands and have fallen short of His standard for goodness. Even though we are created to shine like stars in the universe, we must understand that we are far from perfect. The sin and selfishness that began in the Garden of Eden carries on today in every human heart. It causes division, brokenness, and strife. Admitting our need for God’s love and forgiveness requires humility. To live with humility means to acknowledge that we are weak. We cannot depend on our own talents, accomplishments, or even our good behavior. These things will fail us and will never be able to make up for our sin. We have to depend on God and His power to save us through Jesus. Only with humble hearts is this even possible. As we live with humility, we are able to take our focus off ourselves, receive God’s love, and truly focus on the needs of others.

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When you go on enough Yonders missions, you will be ready for one filled with puzzles. One of these is called “Keep Out!” That’s a good name for it because those who are proud or unwilling to fail should keep out. To complete it, you will need humility. Stay focused on your missions to the Yonders. You will fail at some. You will succeed at some. But, in everything including Yonders missions, stay humble!  

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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 Philippians 2:3-5 in the Bible. What kind of attitude did Jesus have?

• What does it mean to be humble?

• In what ways do you take an interest in others?

• What is one area of weakness where you need God’s help?

• What are ways to point others to Jesus?

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• Postcard Week!! Send encouraging postcards to your friends and nominate your favorite ones! Use your creativity to shine in the Academy this week!

• Play the Game of the Week, Brick Pong! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a surprise!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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

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

• Tuesday: Come to the Welcome Party and Player Spotlight at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 7pm EST / 6pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a game of 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 Lavender Meek Defender and Nellie Gumbo Patticake! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Nominated by fellow Lightgliders, Lavender sends awesome postcards that are really creative and encouraging! Way to go, Lavender!

Nellie was ALSO nominated by a fellow Lightglider that said, "She is super nice! She has an EXTRAORDINARY treehouse! She doesn't exclude anyone and I am sure if someone felt excluded she include them!"

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

Postcard Contest

There’s a postcard contest this week inside the Academy! Send your Lightglider friends creative and encouraging postcards this week, and nominate your favorite ones that you receive!! Here’s one of the winners from previous contests as an example!

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Winners will be picked on Friday and announced next week!

Glide On!

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“If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.” - 1 John 1:8-9 (NLT)

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Hey Lightglider!

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We’ve just spent a few weeks learning about Creation. To understand Creation is to understand that God created everything, and that includes you and me! And because He created us in His image, we have dignity, purpose, and tremendous value. This is the first part of the Far Greater Story of God’s love for us revealed in the Bible. 

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The second part of the story is called Rebellion. A rebellion is an open resistance to an authority. As our Creator, God is our authority. To rebel against Him is to disobey His commands. This is called “sin.” We sin when we miss the mark of God’s standard of goodness and love. Whether we sin on purpose or by accident, we are rebelling against God and are violating our purpose. This has happened a lot by me, you, and everyone else. We all have rebelled against God and His goodness. And the Bible tells us that the penalty of this rebellion is death. 

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This is why we need to be rescued. The penalty for our rebellion needs to be paid. Our sin needs to be forgiven. Until we understand this, the good news of Jesus will not make sense to us.  

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Pray this week for help to recognize the ways in which you have rebelled against God and for the courage to confess them to Him. Then read this week’s theme verse -- I John 1:8-9!

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Glide On!

Kwan

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Take some time this week to confess our sins to God. Here are some reflection questions that may help.

• Read 1 John 1:8-9 in your Bible. What happens when we confess our sin? 

• In what ways have you rebelled against God?

• When has someone wronged you?

• What does it look like for you to obey God’s commandments?

• How can understanding our rebellion lead us to humility?

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

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• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

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

• Don’t miss Marlon’s Bible WHAT as he takes a look at Romans 3:23!

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

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

• Tuesday: Come to the Welcome Party and Player Spotlight at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 7pm EST / 6pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a game of 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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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Zane Amazing Thinker and Jasper Brooklyn Explorer! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Zane was nominated for the Spotlight by a fellow Lightglider who said, "He has a wonderful treehouse! Very creative and cool! And I love how he put three Crosses! Very marvelous and creative!" Oh and how cool is it that his Treehouse says his name!! 

Jasper had two great accomplishments last month! In addition to becoming a Lightgliders Ambassador, Jasper celebrated his 4 year anniversary with Lightgliders and can be seen gliding around the Academy on his BRAND NEW ruby glider! Way to go, Jasper! 

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!

Glide On!

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“In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.” - Romans 12:6a (NLT)

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Hey Lightglider!

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The last three weeks we have learned about how God is our Creator. Because He created us, we have tremendous purpose. We can know that our lives matter because they do! If God took the time to make us, then we are extremely valuable. We also learned that God created us in His image. Because you are made in the image of a powerful, good, and creative God, you have the ability to be creative yourself. What good things are you inspired to create today?

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Think of ways to use your unique gifts to put a smile on other people’s faces. Dream of ways to make an impact. Live with passion. Pursue beauty. Use your imagination. Be inspired. Create art and music. Come up with new ideas and innovations to help the world around you. 

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If you go into the Academy this week, use creativity to design an awesome treehouse. Use imagination to encourage others with every postcard you send out. Inspire others to play games together.  

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Be creative today. In doing so, you will reflect your Creator. 

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Glide On!

Santiago

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Take some time this week to be creative! Here are some reflection questions that will help.

• Read Romans 12:6-8 in your Bible. In what ways are you gifted? How can you exercise creativity today?

• What are some ways to get to know God?

• Who inspires you? Why?

• What does it look like for you to be filled with the Holy Spirit?

• What do you think it means to be creative?

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• New Ambassadors and Senior Ambassadors announced this week! Keep an eye out in the Academy for our newest Lightglider servant leaders and say CONGRATULATIONS!

• Play the Game of the Week, Picture Puzzles! Everyone on the leaderboard gets a prize!

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• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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

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

• Tuesday: Come to the Welcome Party and Player Spotlight at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 7pm EST / 6pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a game of 20 Questions in the Academy! 

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

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

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

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to our new Ambassadors and Senior Ambassadors! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

New Ambassadors:

Jasper Brooklyn Explorer

Pearl Courageous Artist

Macy Snowflake Marvel

New Senior Ambassadors:

Faith Humble Protector

Forest Epic Marvel

Poppy Pip Explorer

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!

Timberlands Approach

Hey, it’s Bryce! Are you ready to take on the Machines once again? We’re sending you to the Timberlands Approach, an area infested with Machines! Rescue the Gliddles there and get ready to battle!

Watch out for Machine attacks, especially from the blue Machines! Their blasts are very powerful. If you get hit too much, you’ll lose a chunk of armor and have to start back at the last checkpoint!

Be careful out there, and remember to keep an eye out for secret grates!

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Glide On!

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“Respect everyone, and love the family of believers. Fear God, and respect the king.” - 1 Peter 2:17 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!

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As we continue to learn about being God’s creation, we are taking a look this week at “RESPECT.” Because you bear God’s image, you have dignity and purpose. Therefore, you are worthy of respect. And this is also true of everyone you meet! That’s why the #1 goal of a Lightglider is respect - respect for ourselves and respect for others. We pursue this goal because when you respect yourself and you respect others, you are honoring the One in whose image you were created!

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So how do we do that? We show respect in the way we treat others. We seek to care about everyone we meet. We also seek to care for our own minds, hearts, and bodies. 

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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 Track, or the Yonders, look for ways to show respect to the other Lightgliders.

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Glide On!

Marlon

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Take some time this week to focus on respect - for ourselves and for others! Here are some reflection questions that will help.

• Read 1 Peter 2:15-17 in the Bible. How does being part of God’s family lead you to respect everyone?

• Why does everyone deserve respect?

• What are ways to show respect to yourself?

• What are ways to show respect to others?

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

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• Find Viola!! It’s Find a Mod week - so keep an eye out for Viola in the Academy, say hi, and receive a prize!

• Play the Game of the Week, Tap Tap Boom! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a surprise in their inventory!

• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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

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

• Tuesday: Come to the Welcome Party and Player Spotlight at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 5pm EST / 4pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a game of Duck Duck Boost in the Academy! 

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

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

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

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

Nominated by his friends for being super kind, fun, and funny! He always puts others ahead of himself and always includes people! He shines as a Lightglider!

Nominated by her friends for always being kind and willing to help her friends. She is always fun to have at events and is patient with others! And she has an awesome Treehouse!

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

Blighted Institute

Hello again! It’s Tambika, and I have a tricky mission for you. We’ve found a major source of blight in the Yonders: some kind of old abandoned Institute. It’s full of empty classrooms, broken tech, and lots and lots of blight! We need you to go in there and clear out all the blight!

Have you been collecting the Lilies that grow in the Yonders? Not only are they pretty, but they somehow grow without being harmed by the blight! Please bring back some of these Lilies for research. Every mission has 10 Lilies growing in them. Can you find them all?

We’ve found some sort of locked door that only opens with coins. I wonder who put this kind of toll entrance there? What treasures are behind that door? Will you spend the coins to open the door? The choice is yours!

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Glide On!

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“For through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see - such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through him and for him.”  - Colossians 1:16 (NLT)

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Hi Lightgliders! 

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Purpose is one of the five core values of a Lightglider. To live with purpose means to live with the belief that your life matters. As Lightgliders, we believe that our lives are both valuable and meaningful. But how do we know this is true? It comes from the truth that God made us in His image. As we learned last week, God created us in His image, so our lives have worth and dignity that no one can take away. If the Creator of the universe took time to create you, then guess what–you are here for a reason! To live with purpose means to live every day with this strong belief.  

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In Lightglider Academy, we rescue Gliddles, clear the blight, and try to help others any way we can. Look around you. The world is in need and you were uniquely created to make a difference! Each day provides us a new opportunity to live an adventure filled with purpose!

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Glide On!

Tova

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

• Read Colossians 1:15-19 in the Bible. What do these verses have to say about Jesus?

• What does it mean to be “created through him and for him?”

• In what ways do you live with a sense of purpose?

• In what ways do you want to positively impact the world?

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• It’s Party Week!! Join us on Friday at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Back to Cool party in the Academy!

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

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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

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

• Tuesday: Come to the Welcome Party and Player Spotlight at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 5pm EST / 4pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a game of Guess Who’s Who in the Academy! 

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

• Friday: PARTY DAY!!!! Meet in the Courtyard at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Back to Cool Party! Every Lightglider in attendance will get some cool new Academy uniforms and gliders!

• 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: Trixie Cupcake Baker and Mac Super Avenger! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Trixie is fun to have around at Lightglider Academy. She makes great game suggestions, is patient and kind, and shares encouraging words with everyone. She even hosted "Bible Trivia" at games this month! Way to go, Trixie!

Mac was SUPER nice at Moderated games last week, offering to buy gear for other Lightgliders! Keep up the great work, Mac!

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

Hover Frenzy

It’s madness on the hoverboard assembly floor! With so many Lightgliders that need new hoverboards, production is trying to keep up! Help keep assembly on track by catching the falling hoverboards and putting them on the conveyor belt before they all fall to the ground. Purple hoverboards are worth more points, so be sure to grab those when you can! Watch out though, you can’t carry too many!

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Glide On!

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“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” - Genesis 1:1 (NLT)

Hello there Lightglider!

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Did you know that the Bible begins by telling us that God is the Creator? The very first verse of Genesis tells us this! He created the heavens, the earth, the animals, and human beings. And He called all that He created good. And Genesis 1:27 tells us that God created us in His image. You were made in the image of a good, holy, and loving God.

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Do you realize what this means?! It means that our lives matter! It means that our lives are valuable! It means that we are capable of extraordinary things! 

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Because you bear God’s image, you have dignity and purpose that is worthy of honor and respect. And, in the same way a mirror reflects your image back to you, you have the opportunity to reflect the image of God to the world. You are a light made to shine!

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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 Genesis 1:26-31 in your Bible. What did God say about all that He had made?

• How do you know that your life matters?

• How does understanding creation help us understand human dignity?

• What are you amazed at in God’s creation?

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• Play the Game of the Week, Scripture Hunt! Can you make it on the leaderboard by Saturday morning to receive a prize?!

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• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

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• Check out Marlon’s Bible WHAT: Genesis 1:27!

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

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

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

• Tuesday: Come to the Welcome Party and Player Spotlight at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 5pm EST / 4pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a Crazy Outfit Show & Costume Fun 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: Corrigan Hickory Sage and Flounder Cupcake Professor! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Corrigan & Flounder were both nominated for there excellent work on the yonders update last month! Way to go!

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

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!

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Glide On!

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“Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loves us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.” - Ephesians 5:1-2 (NLT)

Hey Lightglider!

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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!

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

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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! 

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Glide On!

Marlon

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• 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?

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• Play the Game of the Week, Bible Code Breaker! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a prize in their inventory!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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

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

• Tuesday: Come to the 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 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 Fearless Adventurer and Grace Cupcake Superstar! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Faith was nominated by one of her fellow Lightgliders for being kind and helpful who said, "She is always willing to listen! She wants to make sure no one feels excluded, and she gives great tours to New Lightgliders! She gives the best advice and reminds people who may not be following a chat rule she gently shows them chat rules and tells them let's not say that please! And she is a great role model!" Way to shine, Faith!

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Grace shows her devotion by praying and encouraging others in Lightgliders, and shows how much she loves the far greater story of God’s love for us revealed in the Bible! Thank you for uplifting the community, Grace! 

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!

Bible Code Breaker

Marlon here! Part of my job at Lightglider Academy is to unlock the secrets of the Far Greater Story. You can help me uncover the hidden messages from the Bible by solving the code! My advice is to start small. Figuring out small words like “the,” “and,” “I,” “a,” and “an” will help you on the larger words. Remember, the code is always different from puzzle to puzzle! 

Glide On!

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