Glider Gazette

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

Faith was nominated for the Spotlight by a Lightglider friend that said, "Faith has been a great friend! She puts others first and encourages other Lightgliders. I think she should be in the spotlight this week!!!"

Grace was also nominated for the Spotlight by a Lightglider friend that said, "I want to nominate her for being such a great friend and blessing inside the Academy.”

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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“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.

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! 

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 (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 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 Faith Adventurous Marvel and Zane Amazing Bunch! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Both Faith and Zane have been nominated for the Spotlight by MANY Lightglider friends inside the Academy! These two are fun, encouraging, great players, and even better friends! Zane also got a shout-out for his treehouse! Way to go you two! Keep shining in all you do!

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!

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 (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 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: 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 Simeon Dashing Thinker and Arthur Dangerous Detective! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Simeon Dashing Thinker has been nominated by fellow Lightgliders for being a great friend inside the Academy! They’ve said that he is so nice and is great to have around! Keep it up, Simeon!

Arthur Dangerous Detective is one of the newest members of the Gleam Team! Way to go, Arthur!

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! 

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Glide On!

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

Hey Lightgliders!

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

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

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

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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!

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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!

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Glide On!

Bryce

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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 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?

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• Find a Mod week! Find moderator Flounder in the Academy this week, say hello, and receive a prize!!

• Play the game of the week, Battle Buddies! 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 - SHINE - 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 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 Storm Skillful Strider and Omega Fearless Conqueror! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Storm is always a great friend to have in the Academy. He is super fun at games and kind to others. He is very dependable. Way to shine bright, Storm! 

Omega is great at sharing jokes and he brings joy to the Academy! Keep it up, Omega!!

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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“In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” - Matthew 5:16 (NLT)

Hey there, Lightgliders! I’m Kwan and it’s my job to make sure you’re outfitted, trained, and ready for action. We have learned over the last few months that the Lightglider goals, values, mission, and leaders all seek to point to the Far Greater Story of God's love for us revealed in the Bible. As we grow as Lightgliders, we will shine light in the darkness and point others to the Far Greater Story as well!

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This week we are reminding our amazing community just what it means to be a Lightglider! So, whether you are new to Lightgliders or have been in the Academy for a while, I encourage you to pay close attention.  

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Lightgliders are defenders of good. We are a team that helps out those in need. And, right now, the land of Glideon needs us! For unknown reasons, a mysterious gooey substance called blight is spreading all over the land. At the same time, strange Machines have appeared and are kidnapping the Gliddles! It’s up to us to go on missions into the Yonders to clear away the blight and to rescue the Gliddles from the Machines!

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Being a Lightglider is a purposeful adventure. As you engage in all there is to do in the Academy and throughout the Yonders, you will have opportunities to learn about the greatest adventure there is–to know, grow in, and show God’s love. You were made to shine!

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Glide On!

Kwan

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

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• Read Matthew 5:14-16 in the Bible. What does the Scripture say shines out for all to see?

• In what ways did you shine today?

• What is on your heart to pray about?

• What does it mean to rescue something?

• What does it mean to put others before yourself?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• PARTY WEEK!!!! Join Lightgliders in the Courtyard at 5pm EST / 4pm CST on FRIDAY for the 10-YEAR TENURE party!!

• If you have any final questions about the last 10 years of Lightgliders, don’t forget to submit them in the game through a user report by 1pm EST / 12pm CST on Thursday, July 25 to be answered at the party on Friday!!

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

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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• Use the Mystery Code - LIGHTGLIDER - 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: 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 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: PARTY DAY!!! Meet in the Courtyard at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the 10-YEAR TENURE 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 Sparkle Peppermint Superstar, Luna Coconut Buccaneer, and Grace Creative Mastermind! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Congratulations to our Postcard Contest winners this week!!

Sparkle Peppermint Superstar

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Luna Coconut Buccaneer

Grace Creative Mastermind

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!

Lightgliders History Gallery

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Tambika sent me this picture of the whole group. I know I am not their father, but I feel like a proud papa. They are each unique image-bearers of God, and I know with all my heart that they were made to shine.

~ Watts

Glide On!

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“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” - Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders! 

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We have learned what it looks like to be a role model and to be faithful with how God has uniquely made us. So now we want to look at “impact,” which is the result of your faithfulness.  As you share God’s love with others in ways that only you can, you will have a great impact. God has created you with unique strengths and gifts! And, according to this week’s theme verse, He has planned good things for you to do with your life. These good things will impact the world in a positive way. I hope that as you go on missions, play games, or watch videos in Lightgliders, you discover what you are passionate about, what you are good at, and what gifts others see in you.  And as you continue to KNOW and GROW in God’s love, you will SHOW others that life with Him is an amazing adventure!

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Think about the kind of impact you want to have on the world, and ask God to empower you to be and do everything He created you to be and to do.  

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Glide on!

Tambika

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• Read Ephesians 2:8-10 in the Bible. According to these verses, why can we not take credit for our salvation?

• What are some good things God has done through you?

• What makes it hard to do good things sometimes?

• How do you know when you are doing good things?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• There’s a Postcard Contest this week! Send encouraging postcards to friends and nominate the favorites you receive!

• WE WANT YOUR QUESTIONS!! Ever wondered where blight comes from? Or how the Gliddles get their powers? Or where the goals and values of a Lightglider come from? Send in your questions about Lightgliders in the game through a user report by 1pm EST / 12pm CST on Thursday, July 25 to be answered at the party on Friday!!

• Play the Game of the Week, Impossible Glider Challenge, and get on the leaderboard! The top 5 Lightgliders on Saturday 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 on the FrontPage

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

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

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at 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 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 Delbert Courageous Hero and Pearl Brooklyn Marshmallow! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Delbert and Pearl were both nominated for this week’s Spotlight by fellow Lightgliders that said they are fun, encouraging, love to play games, and are all around great Lightgliders! 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!

Machine Bunker

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

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

Go get ‘em!  I’ll be rooting for you!

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Glide On!

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“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.” - Luke 16:10 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!

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We’ve been talking quite a bit about the character qualities that our Lightglider leaders display in their lives! We can look up to them and imitate the unique ways they lead, serve, and seek out God’s wisdom! Now you get to take a look at YOURSELF! One of the greatest character qualities for Lightgliders to grow in is faithfulness. The word “faithful” means to be true, steadfast, and loyal. As Lightgliders, we want to be faithful to God and to how He has uniquely made us.

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How has God made you unique? What gifts and talents do you have? What is your personality like? Be faithful to use these things for His glory! God is the greatest example of faithfulness. He has been, and will always be, fully faithful to His promises that we read in the Bible. As you are faithful, God’s character will be on display through you!

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Can you think of examples of faithfulness? Here are a few that I thought of for when I am in Lightglider Academy:

• Taking care of and decorating my Treehouse so that the Gliddles have a beautiful place to live

• Partnering with the Gliddles to battle the Machines more effectively

• Sending Postcards to other Lightgliders to encourage them

• Sharing joy and wisdom at the events in the Academy each day

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And here are a few for when I am in my home:

• Following through on what I say I am going to do

• Doing what my parents ask of me

• Using my words to encourage others

• Taking time to pray to the One who is faithful to me

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When we are faithful with what God has given us, we are shining!

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Glide On!

Tova

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Take some time this week to focus on what it means for you to grow in Faithfulness. Here are some reflection questions that will help.

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• Read Luke 16:10-12 in the Bible. Why is faithfulness important?

• How can you be more faithful, wise, and generous with what you have?

• Who do you know that is faithful?

• What dreams do you have for the future?

• How are you a faithful person?

• How has God been faithful to you?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• Have you seen all of the Lightgliders' history throughout the Academy?! Glide around and take a look, celebrating 10 years inside the Academy! And while you’re at it, send in your questions about Lightgliders in the game through a user report and we’ll answer them at this month’s party.  

• Play the Game of the Week, Dip’n’Dodge! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday will receive a surprise in their inventory!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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• Use the Mystery Code - FAITHFUL - 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 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 Silas Legendary Conqueror and Iris Swift Tailor! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Silas has been nominated for the Spotlight for being a great friend inside the Academy! Keep it up, Silas!

And Iris has been nominated by a fellow Lightglider who recognized how awesome her treehouse is! Nice work, Iris!

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

Blighted Grassland

It’s Tambika, calling on you again to take on a new mission! We’re sending you into the Grasslands, a sprawling area that’s filled with blight and Machines. Keep your wits about you and be on the lookout for secret areas! And check out that cool speedboat in the water; who do you think brought that to the Grassland?

We’ve picked up several hidden areas with our sensors. Look for these around fences, grates, and doors and you might find a ton of treasures!

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Glide On!

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“Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” - Nehemiah 8:10 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders! 

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How do you make an octopus laugh?  With ten-tickles! 

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If you thought that joke was funny, then please know that it was mine. If you didn’t, then it was Marlon’s!

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Hey everybody, I am Santiago! I try to bring life to the Lightglider Academy party! I cannot tell you HOW MUCH FUN it is to be alive today. And I cannot tell you how great it is to be a Lightglider. 

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You know what the Lightglider goals are, right? RESPECT. RESCUE. RESTORE. I believe that to RESTORE includes bringing joy to people who need it. Sometimes through laughter. Sometimes through music. Sometimes through just hanging out and being friendly. Everyone is totally unique, so it can be difficult to know what will bring joy to another. I make it my goal to find out. Do you know what brings you joy? I would love to know!

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I grew up in Honduras in a large house with a bunch of other boys. None of us were related but they are my brothers. We’ve been through a lot together. Do you know what brings me joy? People. Having people to talk to, hang out with, and care for is the greatest. I hope you find that here at Lightglider Academy. 

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Ok, one more joke. Did you hear about the famous pickle? He was a big dill!

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Ah, pickle jokes. I relish them.

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Glide on!

Santiago

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Take some time this week to focus on Joy. How you can experience joy and spread it to others! Here are some reflection questions that will help.

• Read Nehemiah 8:10 in the Bible. According to these verses, what is our strength?

• What brings you joy?

• How do you spread joy?

• Who could you give some joy to this week?

• How can your unique personality honor God and impact others?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• WE WANT YOUR QUESTIONS!! Ever wondered where blight comes from? Or how the Gliddles get their powers? Or where the goals and values of a Lightglider come from? Send in your questions about Lightgliders in the game through a user report and we’ll answer them at the monthly party in a special way on July 26!

• It’s Find a Mod week! Find Corrigan in the Academy this week, say hi, and receive a prize!

• Play the Game of the Week, Avoid The Blast and get on the leaderboard! The top 5 Lightgliders on Saturday morning get some gold added to their inventory to use in Glider Gear!

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• Watch the Sparks and Prayers on the FrontPage

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

• There’s a new Gliddle Game Gab on the Front Page this week!

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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 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: 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 Aurora Dangerous Avenger and Lily Bold Conquerer! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Aurora has been nominated for the Spotlight by multiple Lightgliders that said she is kind, generous, accepting of new friends, and helps make Lightgliders a FUN place to be! Way to go, Aurora!

Lily was also nominated by a fellow Lightglider for being kind and caring! This Lightglider said Lily also reminded her of the theme verse and was very encouraging! Keep it up, Lily!

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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!

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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“Jesus replied, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” - Matthew 22:37-39 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders! 

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My name is Tova. I was one of the first leaders here at Lightglider Academy. Why? Well, I saw the Gliddles in trouble and I wanted to help. My heart was burdened and I had to come. It really didn’t take a lot of thought or planning. Before I knew it, I was on a mission to the Yonders to rescue and restore.

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I was born and raised in the United Kingdom. Growing up, I always enjoyed meeting new people and striking up conversations. I realized that many people are hurting, so I made it my mission to be a source of healing and encouragement. I care deeply for the poor, for orphans, and for those who are lonely. Who do you care deeply for?

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I like to think of each day as a new opportunity for a purposeful adventure. You never know what new friend or significant moment awaits you! So be on the lookout, and care for those you encounter. Ask yourself often, “What does love look like here?” 

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Glide On!

Tova

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Take some time this week to think of ways to Care for the people around you! Here are some reflection questions that will help.

• Read Matthew 22:37-39 in the Bible. According to these verses, how are we to love God? How are we to love others?

• What does it mean to go on a purposeful adventure?

• Have you ever been helped by someone you didn’t know very well?

• Think of three hurting people or situations. How can you bring care to them?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• It’s a PARTY WEEK! Join Lightgliders on Friday at 5pm EST / 4pm CST in the Courtyard for the Keepin’ It Cool Party!

• Play the BRAND NEW Game of the Week, Tambika’s Blight Blast, 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 on the FrontPage

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• Use this week’s Mystery Code - TOVA - 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 Crazy Outfit Show 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 Keepin’ It Cool Party!! All Lightgliders in attendance will get some new gear to keep it cool this summer!

• 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, Iris Swift Tailor, and Simeon Dashing Thinker! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

These three Lightgliders are our Underground Base Treehouse Contest Winner!! Congratulations!

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 Canyon

Hey, it’s Tambika! Your next mission takes you back to the swamps: it’s time to move to Sludge Canyon! These little islands are surrounded by swamp water, but they’re so covered with blight that you can barely move around! This mission will take a lot of RES to clear all the blight and rescue those Gliddles. When you run out of RES, just come back to the Academy and rest. Your RES will recharge and you can take on the blight again!

Have you noticed that there are different kinds of blight? The plain dark blight is easy enough to clear away, but the speckly and gnarly blight require more RES to clear! The more twisted a patch of blight is, the harder it will be to restore. But watch for the purple blight! It often grows on top of RES orbs. Clearing this blight can give you back more RES than you use!

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Glide On!

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“Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people.” - Luke 2:52 (NLT)

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Hey Lightgliders! 

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My name is Marlon. You’ll usually find me hanging out in the Library at Lightglider Academy. I am from the United States and I love doing two things - reading books and working out. It’s important to exercise the mind and the body. I am often considered the more “brainy” of the Academy leaders. I investigate any new idea before believing or acting upon it. That’s why I was one of the last to join the Academy leaders. I had to make sure that rescuing Gliddles and clearing blight were the right things to do. Usually when we are thinking of others before ourselves, it is the right thing to do. But I had to make sure that the consequences of these actions were good, and not just their intention.  

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I am passionate about discovering truth. We are in a world filled with many ideas competing for our attention. Ideas are either helpful or hurtful to others, ourselves, and the world around us. My hope for you and for Lightgliders everywhere is that we learn to tell the difference between a good idea and a bad one. This understanding is what wisdom is all about. 

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I encourage you to seek wisdom and truth. Don’t be afraid to ask questions in your search. And focus on the most important questions, the ones that have the greatest impact on your life and the world around you. Two thousand years ago a man named Jesus claimed to be God and said that whoever believes in him would receive eternal life. People believed him at the time and still do to this day. I encourage you to investigate if His claim is true. If it is, it impacts absolutely everything! Jesus once asked his followers “Who do you say that I am?” Take time to answer this question for yourself. 

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In my investigation, I found His claim to be true. I also discovered that seeking Him is the key to wisdom.  

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Glide On!

Marlon

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

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• Read Luke 2:52 in the Bible. What are ways to grow in wisdom and in stature?

• Why can we trust the Bible?

• Who do you go to when you have questions?

• What is your favorite Bible story or verse?

• What decisions in your life require God’s wisdom?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• Treehouse Contest week! Decorate your treehouse UNDERGROUND with your favorite underground base and let a mod know why it’s awesome! Nominate your friends for the amazing work they’ve done on theirs!

• Play the Game of the Week, Glide Hockey Worldwide, and get on the leaderboard! The top 5 Lightgliders on Saturday morning get a surprise in their inventory!

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• Watch the Sparks and Prayers on the FrontPage

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• Use this week’s Mystery Code - MARLON - 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 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 Sparkle Peppermint Superstar and Max Hungry Sleuth! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Sparkle and Max have both been nominated by fellow Lightgliders for being amazing friends, super encouraging, and for having awesome treehouses! Way to go 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!

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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“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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