Glider Gazette

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“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope, comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say.” - 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (NLT)

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Hey Lightgliders! 

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This week our theme is hope. It’s a small word with a big impact. To live with hope means to look to the future with the expectation that good things are coming. And because of God’s promise to restore this broken world one day, we can be confident that good things are coming!  

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However, living with this expectation is tough to do sometimes, especially if things around us are hard. But, because of Jesus, we always have a reason to live with hope. As we learned last week, God promises a wonderful afterlife and a fully restored world. He will make everything right again some day. The future is secure. Therefore, we always have a reason to hope!

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And, trust me on this, hope is invigorating. It is electrifying. It is powerful! When we live with hope, we will share it with others. And, like a spark, the fire of hope spreads and the future begins to look brighter and brighter to those around you. Think of the Gliddles in the Yonders. Just knowing that Lightgliders are out there gives them hope that the future will be bright. This is the power of hope. 

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I try to wake up each day with hope--with the expectation that the day will be new, exciting, and meaningful. I'm telling you, living with hope makes a difference!

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Glide On!

Marlon

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• Read 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 in the Bible. According to these verses, what does Jesus give us?

• How can you spread hope to others?

• What do you hope for in life?

• What does it look like to have hope in hard times?

• How does Jesus’ love for us give us hope?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• Pretty Encouraging Postcard Contest! Send encouraging postcards to your friends, letting them know how much they shine in your life! Nominate your favorites that you receive!

• Play the Game of the Week, Gravity Golf! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday will receive a surprise in their inventory!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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Dream of ways to shine this week. Here are some suggestions!

• Start the day with positivity! When you wake up, think of one good thing that could happen today - big or small! Beginning your day with hopeful thoughts helps you see the world the way God does: full of purpose and possibility.

• Encourage someone who’s down! If a friend or sibling feels sad or discouraged, remind them that things can get better and that God is with them. Sharing hope can brighten someone’s whole day!

• Look for the good! When things don’t go your way, choose to notice something positive - like a lesson learned, a kind person, or a small victory. Focusing on hope helps you shine God’s light even when life feels hard.

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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 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: 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 Justice Ninja Professor and Grace Cupcake Superstar! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Justice always has a TON of amazing ideas at Gamestorming with Corrigan! He's a great friend to have around!

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Grace loves hanging out and playing games with other Lightgliders. She does a GREAT job welcoming new players!

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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!

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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“For he must remain in heaven until the time for the final restoration of all things, as God promised long ago through his holy prophets.” - Acts 3:21 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!

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Over the last few weeks, we’ve learned about Creation, Rebellion, and Redemption. Now it’s time for the final chapter of the Far Greater Story–Restoration! Every good story has a BIG ending. Well, the Far Greater Story has the BIGGEST ending that actually leads to a new beginning. This is the one part of the Far Greater Story that we have yet to experience fully. It will happen some time in the future, and we can look forward to it with great anticipation!

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To restore something means to bring it back to its original condition. This is what God will do with our broken world when Jesus comes back. God has redeemed His children through Jesus, but we still experience the consequences of sin and rebellion in the world today. Jesus has promised us that He will return and make right all that has gone wrong. This is what “Restoration” is all about. Scripture tells us that there will be no more pain, or crying, or suffering for those who have placed their faith in Jesus. 

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Until that day comes, we can work to restore the world around us in small ways. Every word of truth that we speak and every act of love that we do in His name points to this future restoration. When we shine light in the darkness, we are a signpost of what is to come.

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Glide On!

Tova

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Here are some questions to discuss as you think about Restoration this week!

• Read Acts 3:21 in the Bible. What did God promise long ago through his prophets?

• Why do we have a reason to live with hope?

• What does it mean to restore something?

• Who can you pray for who needs God’s healing and comfort?

• How does God restore us?

• What are some things in your world that are broken and in need of restoration?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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

• Play the Game of the Week, Gliddle Galaxy!

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• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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Dream of ways to shine this week. Here are some suggestions!

• Fix what’s broken! IF you see something that’s been messed up - like a friendship, a messy room, or a class project - help make it right! Saying “I’m sorry,” cleaning up, or lending a hand brings a little restoration to your world.

• Speak hope and truth! When someone feels sad, remind them that God loves them and that things won’t always be broken. Sharing encouraging words helps people see the hope of God’s restoration!

• Care for God’s creation! Pick up litter, recycle, or plant something beautiful. Every time you care for the world around you, you’re joining God in restoring what He made good.

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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! 

• Tuesday: Join moderator Hazel in the Courtyard for the monthly New Player Tour at 5pm EST / 4pm CST!

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 6pm EST / 5pm CST! Join moderator Flounder 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 Arthur Dangerous Detective, Blaze Swift Trunk, and Faith Fearless Adventurer! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Arthur Dangerous Detective is the 2nd Lightglider in Lightglider history to reach Level 120!! Way to go, Arthur!!

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Blaze Swift Trunk is always willing to pray for his friends and help others when they need it! What a positive member of the community! Nice work, Blaze!

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And Faith Fearless Adventurer is an AMAZING leader inside the Academy! She’s always willing to help new friends feel welcome, gift players that ask, and encourage respectful conversations in the Academy! Keep it up, 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!

River Rapids

Hello! It’s Nisha. I have a bonus mission for you, along the river in the Yonders! It looks like there are lots of Machines down there, but they all seem...tiny. You’ll have to look out for these teensy Machines, they’ll try to bite you! Keep your distance from them!

Your armor defense system has a long range and can stun Machines for a short time, but it isn’t very powerful. Try grabbing a blue Gliddle to deal with the Machines on either shore. Blue Gliddles are slow to fire, but they have a long range and deal a ton of damage!

Grab all the coins and you will finish this mission! Glide on!

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Glide on!

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“You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.” - Luke 6:36 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!

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When we are captivated by God’s love, we will love others! We will see others as Jesus sees them - worthy of love and dignity! When we choose to love others with our words and actions, it affects our hearts. And when you genuinely feel concern for others in your heart, you will grow in compassion. Having compassion means that you are tenderhearted toward other people. Through compassion, you can place ourselves in their shoes and treat them with love, dignity, and respect. If you understand God’s compassion towards you, you will be compassionate toward others. 

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Who do you have a genuine concern for? How do you show it? This is compassion. It may look a little different for everyone. We can write notes of encouragement, listen to others’ problems, invite a new friend to sit with us during school lunch, or tell our parents how much we love them. Small acts of compassion make a big difference.  

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

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Glide On!

Kwan

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

• Read Luke 6:35-36 in the Bible. Why should we be compassionate?

• What are ways to show compassion to others?

• When has someone been compassionate toward you?

• What are ways that you could be a helpful neighbor?

• What is one thing you can do today to show kindness to someone?

• How does being compassionate show the love of Jesus?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• PARTY WEEK!! Join moderators and Lightglider friends at 5pm EST / 4pm CST on Friday for Tambika’s Campout Party!

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

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• Watch the Spark and Prayer videos

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

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Dream of ways to shine this week. Here are some suggestions!

• Be a Lunchroom Leader! Look for someone sitting alone at lunch or recess and invite them to join you. Including others shows compassion and helps them feel seen and valued - just like Jesus sees us!

• Write or Speak Kind Words! Write a short note or say something kind to a classmate, teacher, or family member who might be having a hard day. Compassion can be as simple as using your words to lift someone up!

• Listen and Help! When a friend or sibling is upset, stop what you’re doing and really listen. Offer to pray for them or help in a small way. Listening with care shows that your heart is full of God’s love.

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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 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: PARTY DAY!!! Meet in the Courtyard at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for Tambika’s Campout 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 Ace Dangerous Ranger and Blaze Epic Champion! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Ace is very consistent in coming to the weekly events. He's funny, kind, and always ready with an encouraging word to those who need it!

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Blaze is so good at helping others with whatever they need. He offers great ideas and word suggestions at Gamestorming, and loves participating and answering questions at Bible Chat!

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!

Blight Web

Transmission from Bryce! I have a bonus mission for you! We’ve found an area of the Yonders where several Gliddles are trapped in a web of blight. We need you to work your way through the web, battle the Machines there, and rescue the Gliddles!

Try to be methodical. These Machines are pretty strong, but it’s easy to dodge their attacks if you are ready for them! Good luck!

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Glide on!

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‍“And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow - not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below - indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.” - Romans 8:38-39 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!

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We have been discussing The Far Greater Story of God’s love for us in recent weeks. We are currently learning about redemption and how God bought back our lives through Jesus. When we understand this truth and how greatly we are loved, we will live with courage!

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To be courageous is to be brave. To take risks. To initiate. To try new things. To do hard things. To not be afraid of failing. We can be courageous because our confidence comes from God’s endless love for us, and not from anything else! 

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As Lightgliders, we will not shrink back from difficulties or danger. We will not run away from opportunities to help those in need. 

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Be courageous today, Lightgliders! Remember that you are never alone. Nothing can separate you from God’s love.

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Glide On!

Tambika

Here are some questions to think about as you learn about courage this week!

• Read Romans 8:38-39 in the Bible. Why can God’s love give you courage?

• What are some ideas for purposeful adventures in your neighborhood, at your school, or in your community?

• When have you been courageous?

• What can you do to overcome fear?

• What makes you feel brave?

• What does it look like to live with courage?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

• Play the Game of the Week, Maze Chase!

• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

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

Dream of ways to shine this week. Here are some suggestions!

• Try something new! Be courageous and step out of your comfort zone. This could mean raising your hand in class, trying a new sport, or meeting a new friend!

• Help someone in need! Show courage by standing up for someone who is being treated unfairly or by offering help when it’s inconvenient!

• Face hard things with faith! If you’re worried about a test, a challenge, or a tough situation, pray first and then face it with courage, remembering that God’s love goes with you!

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! 

• Tuesday: Join moderator Primrose in the Courtyard for the monthly Spotlight Celebration Party at 5pm EST / 4pm CST!

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 6pm EST / 5pm CST! Join moderator Flounder today for a game of Leap Cat in the Academy! 

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

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

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

It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Sparkle Valiant Superstar and Jefferson Swift Hero! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Sparkle has been nominated for the Spotlight for welcoming new Lightgliders, attending events and inviting others to come, sending gifts, and being an overall amazing friend inside the Academy! Yay Sparkle!!

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Jefferson is one of the newest members of the Gleam Team! NICE WORK Jefferson!!

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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‍“Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.” - Ephesians 3:12 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders! 

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We’re talking about the Lightglider value of confidence this week. Confidence comes from a strong belief that you are known and loved. We can live with confidence because of how much God knows and loves us! How can we be so sure of this? Because of what Jesus did at the cross! Remember redemption week? God sent Jesus to redeem us, to purchase back our lives. Do you realize what this means? It means that we never have to question our value, no matter what anyone says or thinks about us. We are known and greatly loved by the Creator of the universe!

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Never forget how valuable you are. You always have a reason to be confident because of what Jesus did for you. Our confidence does not come from our abilities, our friends, or our moral performance. These things are not dependable. Our confidence comes from God's immeasurable love for us, which was showcased through Jesus at the cross! When we understand that our confidence can be anchored upon the unchanging rock of God's love, we will walk with the courage and boldness necessary to shine in dark places, to stand up for what is right, and to repent when we make mistakes. 

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Glide On!

Santiago

• Read Ephesians 3:10-12 in the Bible. What does our faith in Christ give us?

• How can a knowledge of God’s love affect our confidence?

• Where does your confidence come from?

• What is an example of a time when you stood up for what was right?

• What distracts you from resting in God’s love?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

• Play the Game of the Week, Tinker Tech! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday will receive a surprise in their inventory!

• Watch the BRAND NEW Spark and Prayer Videos

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

Dream of ways to shine this week. Here are some suggestions!

• Walk tall in God’s love! When you feel nervous at school, practice remembering that God loves you and calls you valuable. Take a deep breath, stand tall, and remind yourself, “I am loved by God!”

• Speak up for what’s right! Confidence gives you courage to stand up for others, even if it feels scary. If someone is being left out or treated unfairly, show confidence by speaking kind words or inviting them in.

• Admit mistakes boldly! True confidence means you don’t have to hide your failures. If you mess up, say sorry quickly and move forward, knowing your value doesn’t change because of God’s love.

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 Race around the Academy! 

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

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

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

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Axel Noodle Hero and Max Hungry Slueth! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Axel and Max have both been nominated by fellow Lightgliders for being amazing friends inside the Academy! Always eager to play games, encourage others, and shine BRIGHT! 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!

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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“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 goodness and love. This is called sin. And, because of sin, the world is full of 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. Jesus died for 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 and the redemption He offers! 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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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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

• Play the Game of the Week, Dip’n’Dodge!

• Watch this week’s Spark and Prayer Videos

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

Dream of ways to shine this week. Here are some suggestions!

• Say thank you to Jesus! Take time to thank Jesus in prayer for redeeming you. Gratitude reminds you of His love and helps you live with joy!

• Show kindness to others! Because Jesus redeems us, we can honor the dignity in every person we meet. Look for ways to encourage, include, or help someone today.

• Forgive like Jesus forgave you! If a friend, sibling, or classmate hurts you, choose to forgive instead of holding a grudge. Forgiveness shows others the love of Jesus!

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! 

• Tuesday: Join moderator Hazel in the Courtyard for the monthly New Player Tour at 5pm EST / 4pm CST!

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 6pm EST / 5pm CST! Join moderator Flounder today for a game of Freeze 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 Hurley Awesome Detective and Sparkle Peppermint Superstar! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Hurley has been nominated for the Spotlight for being such an active encourager in the Academy! He’s always sending boosts, gifts, and encouraging postcards to friends! Way to go, Hurley!

Sparkle is such a sweet friend to have in the Academy! She’s quick to help a friend, plays games and missions with others, and has an AMAZING treehouse! Nice work, Sparkle!

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)

Hey Lightglider!

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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 really 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 have failed many times out there in the Yonders. In fact, I was unable to complete my last mission. 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

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

• 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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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• 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! 

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• Watch the Sparks and Prayers “This Week” FrontPage

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

Dream of ways to shine this week. Here are some suggestions!

• Be honest with God in prayer! If you’re feeling sad, worried, or frustrated, talk to God about it instead of pretending everything is fine. He already knows your heart and loves you no matter what!

• Tell the truth, even when it’s hard! If you forgot to do your homework, broke something, or made a mistake, choose to admit it instead of covering it up. Honestly builds trust with parents, teachers, and friends!

• Ask for help when you need it! Just like Bryce went to Nisha for advice, practice honesty by admitting when you don’t know something or when you’re struggling. It’s a humble way to grow and get stronger!

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 Follow the Leader in the Academy! 

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

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

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

It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Zane Jumping Marvel and Fern Spirited Marshmallow! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Zane is such a patient and fun friend to have around the Academy! And he’s been a Lightglider for almost four years! Wow!!!

Fern has been nominated by fellow Lightgliders for being such a fun and encouraging presence in the Academy! Keep it up, Fern!

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

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 how He called all that he has created “good”. However, we have rebelled against Him and have chosen at times not to live in accordance with His love and truth. 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 sinned, 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 harmony in our relationship with Him. And when we understand that God is willing to forgive us 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? Think about that 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!

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• 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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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• PARTY WEEK!! Join us in the Courtyard on Friday at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Fly Into Fall Party! Everyone in attendance will receive new gear and a glider, airline themed!

• 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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Dream of ways to shine this week. Here are some suggestions!

• Say sorry to God! Take a quiet moment to pray and confess something you’ve done wrong. Ask God to forgive you and help you make a better choice next time.

• Forgive someone who hurt you! If a friend, sibling, or classmate upset you, choose to forgive them instead of holding a grudge. Show the same grace that God shows you!

• Make things right! If you’ve wronged someone (like saying something unkind or breaking a promise), take action to fix it - apologize, be honest, or do something kind to rebuild the relationship.

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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 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 Jefferson Swift Hero, Aurora Heroic Dogooder, Grace Creative Mastermind, Flash Nice Lion, and Hazel MIld Bunch! 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!

Jefferson Swift Hero

Aurora Heroic Dogooder

Grace Creative Mastermind

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AND a massive CONGRATS to the newest Ambassadors in the Academy, Flash Nice Lion and Hazel Mild Bunch!

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!

Emerald Fields

Hello, I’m Nisha! I serve in a lot of places at Lightglider Academy, but I mostly try to help the other leaders handle the blight problem in the Yonders. And this mission is all about restoring the land! The Emerald Fields in the Yonders are usually so beautiful, but they’ve been taken over by blight. My tip for you is to open up enough room in the blight so that you can dodge Machine attacks. The Emerald Fields are home to many green Gliddles, and to use their power correctly, you’ll have to get up close to Machines! Patience is the key to defeating Machines and clearing blight. Remember, if you run out of RES, come back to Lightglider Academy and give out Boosts to recharge! 

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I’ve heard that there’s a Machine that’s very hard to get to… Maybe the fences in this area don’t extend the whole way around the Fields?

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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 and have fallen short of His standard for goodness and love. 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 in ourselves and in the world around us. Admitting our need for God’s love and forgiveness requires humility. To live with humility means to acknowledge that we are weak and need to be rescued. We cannot depend on our own talents, accomplishments, or even our good behavior. These things will fail us and will never be able to forgive 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

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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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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

• New Ambassadors & Senior Ambassadors announced this week! Say congratulations to the newest leaders inside the Academy!

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

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

Dream of ways to shine this week. Here are some suggestions!

• Ask for help! When something is hard at school, home, or on a team, shine by admitting you don’t know it all and asking a parent, teacher, or friend for help instead of pretending you’ve got it all figured out.

• Celebrate others! Instead of wanting the spotlight for yourself, look for ways to cheer on your friends, classmates, or siblings when they do something great. Be the loudest fan in the stands!

• Say “I’m sorry” and mean it! When you make a mistake or hurt someone, practice humility by apologizing sincerely and not making excuses.

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! 

• Tuesday: Join moderator Primrose in the Courtyard for the monthly Spotlight Celebration Party at 5pm EST / 4pm CST!

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 6pm EST / 5pm CST! Join moderator Flounder 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 Macy Golden Champion, Sparkle Valiant Superstar, and Jefferson Swift Hero! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Say hello to our newest Senior Ambassadors: Macy, Sparkle, and Jefferson!!!

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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!

Purple Mountain

It’s Nisha again, and I have a new mission for you. Purple Mountain is infested with Machines and blight, and it’s up to you to restore the mountain to its original majesty! 

Some Machines are trapped in the blight themselves! It’s easier to battle them while they can’t move around, so wait to clear the blight until after the Machines are defeated. Remember to clear blight before you grab the extra RES they drop! If most of your Gliddles get tired, bring them to a Zipway so that they can come to Lightglider Academy and rest.

Our scouts say that Purple Mountain is full of secret areas! Some of them lead to even more powerful Machines and many treasures, so stay alert and look out for open doors, grates, and fences!

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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)

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 and it explains how we got here. 

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The second part of the story is called Rebellion. This explains what went wrong in our broken world. 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. The Bible shares how this first happened in Genesis 3. But, it has also happened a lot by me, you, and everyone else. We all have rebelled against God. And the Bible tells us that the consequences of sin is death. 

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This is why we need to be rescued. We need our sin to be forgiven, our lives to be transformed, and our world to be transformed. 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 pray for the courage to confess these things to Him. Then read this week’s theme verse -- I John 1:8-9. It is good news! 

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Glide On!

Kwan

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

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• 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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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• It’s Find a Mod week in the Academy! Look for moderator Viola this week, say hello, and receive a prize!

• 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!

Dream of ways to shine this week. Here are some suggestions!

• Practice honest prayer! Take a quiet moment this week to talk to God about times you’ve made mistakes or disobeyed. Ask Him for forgiveness and strength to grow.

• Say sorry quickly! If you hurt someone with your words or actions, shine by apologizing right away and asking for forgiveness. This reflects humility and love.

• Choose obedience! Look for one way each day to follow God’s commands - like honoring your parents, telling the truth, or showing kindness, even when it’s hard.

Join us for Prayer Time with Penelope–Monday (4:30pm EST / 3:30pm CST), Wednesday (5:30pm EST / 4:30pm CST), and Friday (4:30pm EST / 3:30pm 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! 

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 6pm EST / 5pm 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 Flash Nice Spangle and Ezra Prudent Lion! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Flash has been playing games and leveling up, recently passing level 100! Keep it up, Flash!

Ezra loves playing games with others! He is funny, humble, and kind! Keep it up, Ezra!

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 Treetops

Hey, Lightglider! It’s Bryce. Our next mission is to head back to the Timberlands and explore the treetops! There are lots of dangerous Machines up there, but I know you’ll battle them with ease!

A great tactic to deal with faster Machines is to “kite!” When a Machine charges you, start slowly backing away, firing behind you as you go. The Machine will try to chase you, but they won’t be able to catch you. It’s like you’re stringing along a kite behind you!

Use this tactic on many of the smaller Machines. You’ll come out on top! 

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Glide on!

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