

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” - John 1:5 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!
If you are new around here, we - the other Lightglider leaders and me - want you to know that you were MADE TO SHINE! That is something you will hear a lot because we need to be reminded of it regularly. Let me tell you what this means.
• God created you unique and special. There is no one in the history of the world like you. No one else has your exact personality, interests, and talents. In other words, you were made.
• You have opportunities every day to use your uniqueness to love God and to love others in ways that only you can. When you do this, you shine.
• When you put these two ideas together, it is easy to see that you were made to shine!
And this is what we Lightgliders seek to do. With a lot of darkness in the world, this can feel like a big responsibility. But like a candle in a dark tunnel, even the smallest light can be blinding. If you’ve been to Machine Bunker in the Yonders, you know what I mean!
Jesus is the true light of the world. He is the light that the darkness can never extinguish. As we follow Him, we will shine like stars in the heavens and make an impact on the world. Let’s reflect His love and light everywhere we go!
Glide On!
Bryce

Here are some activities for you to do and questions to reflect upon this week in Lightgliders. Do these by yourself or with a family member!
• Read John 1:1-5 in the Bible. What are all the things we learn about the “Word” in these verses?
• What does it mean to live in God’s light and to share it with the world?
• What do you think it means to shine?
• In what ways do you shine in the darkness?
• How were you uniquely made to love God and love others?
• How could your interests, personality, or talents be used to shine?
Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!


• Play the game of the week, Battle Buddies! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a prize!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos


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

Dream of ways to shine this week. Here are some suggestions!
• Invite someone new to play! Whether you’re at the pool, a park, or summer camp, look for someone who may be feeling left out and invite them to join in! Including others is one of the best ways to reflect God’s love and to show that everyone matters.
• Start each day with prayer! Before the fun begins, take a moment each morning to pray - by yourself or with your family! Ask God to help you shine by being kind, brave, and loving in all you do!
• Do a secret act of kindness! Pick one day each week for the rest of the summer to do something kind for someone else! Write an encouraging note, help with chores, or leave a treat for a neighbor. Small acts of kindness make a big difference!

Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope – Wednesday (5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST), and Friday (4pm EST / 3pm 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 to gather in groups and go on multiplayer missions together in the Yonders!
• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 6pm EST / 5pm CST! Join moderator Flounder 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.




















































































































