Glider Gazette

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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. You can live with confidence because of how much God knows and loves you! But how can we be so sure of this? Because of Jesus! God sent Jesus to die on the cross and redeem us from sin and death. Do you realize what this means? It means that you never have to question your value, no matter what anyone says or thinks about you. God knows you and loves you more than anyone else ever has or will. And the cross is the proof. 

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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. Your confidence should not come from your abilities, your friends, or your moral performance. These things are not dependable. No, 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 light in dark places, to stand up for what is right, and to repent when we make mistakes.

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Glide On!

Santiago

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Here are some reflection questions to discuss with your family as you learn about confidence this week!

• 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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• TREEHOUSE CONTEST THIS WEEK! Decorate your Treehouse and let a mod know it’s amazing, or nominate your friends! 

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

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• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 7pm EST / 6pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a 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 Luna Wondrous Academic and Robin Pudding Trunk! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Luna Wondrous Academic was nominated by MULTIPLE fellow Lightgliders for being super kind, encouraging, and an all-around great Lightglider in the Academy! Way to shine bright, Luna!

Robin Pudding Trunk has also been nominated by a fellow Lightglider that said, “Hi mods! I want to nominate Robin for spotlight! He’s so kind,polite,friendly,funny,caring, and fun! He’s a WONDERFUL Lightglider!!!"

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!

Yonders Run

Lightgliders! It’s Tambika. You’ve been selected to scout out a new area of the Yonders. Dodge the Machines and blight and grab the coins you find there! Tap to jump up to two times in a row, and grab the powerups to get boosts to your speed, jump height, and armor! How deep into the Yonders will you be able to go?

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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 purpose - how God has created each of us uniquely and in His image. Because of this, our lives are filled with purpose. Even though each of us is created to shine like stars in the universe, we must understand that we are far from perfect. The sin and selfishness that began in the Garden of Eden carries on today in every human heart. It causes division, brokenness, and strife. Admitting our need for God’s love and forgiveness requires humility. To live with humility means to acknowledge that we are weak. We cannot depend on our own talents, accomplishments, or even our good behavior. These things will fail us and will never be able to save us from sin and death. 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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One of the Yonders missions you will go on is called “Keep Out!” and is filled with puzzles. 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!

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 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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• New Ambassadors & Senior Ambassadors are being announced this week! Take a look at the Spotlight Blog and say congratulations when you see them in the Academy this week!

• Play the Game of the Week, Waterfall Climber! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday gets a surprise in your inventory!

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• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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The Value of Humility

He Must Increase

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

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

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

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

Flash Mystery Detective is our newest ambassador inside the Academy!! Well done, Flash!! Be sure to congratulate Flash the next time you see him!

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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“So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” - Genesis 1:27 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders! 

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Purpose is one of the five core values of a Lightglider. To live with purpose means to live with the belief that your life matters. As Lightgliders, we believe that our lives are both valuable and meaningful. But how do we know this is true? It comes from the truth that God made us in His image. Just read our theme verse for the week above!

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Because of this, our lives have worth and dignity that no one can take away. If the Creator of the universe took time to create you, then guess what! Your life matters and you are here for a reason! To live with purpose means to live every day with this strong belief.  

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

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Glide On!

Tova

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• Read Genesis 1:26-27 in the Bible. What image were male and female made in?

• What does purpose mean to you?

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

• What does it mean to you to be ‘God’s masterpiece?’

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

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• It’s Find a Mod week! Keep an eye out for Viola in the Academy this week, say hello, and receive a prize!

• Play the Game of the Week, Picture Puzzles! 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 - PURPOSE - to receive a surprise in your inventory!

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

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

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

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

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

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

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It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Merry Radiant Victory and Simeon Dashing Thinker! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Merry has been nominated by fellow Lightgliders this week for being a kind and curious Lightglider! She asks great questions and is a great friend! She also has an amazing treehouse! Way to go, Merry!

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Simeon has also been nominated by fellow Lightgliders for his willingness to pray for his friends in the Academy! Thanks for being such an encouragement, Simeon!

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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 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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“A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit..” - Matthew 7:17 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!

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After a recent Yonders mission, I was talking with Santiago in the courtyard about the Lightglider values. I want these values to deeply impact how I think, how I act, and how I behave.They are especially important to remember in times of uncertainty and pressure, like when I’m battling a Clampneck Machine in the Yonders! 

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A value is a principle that affects our decisions and behaviors. Most every family, community, and culture live by a set of values. Lightgliders seek to live with five values: purpose, humility, confidence, hope, and love. These values are inspired by the story of God’s love for us revealed in the Bible. 

• Purpose: Because God created us in His image (Genesis 1:27), our lives are valuable. They have purpose.

• Humility: No one is perfect; we all fall short of God’s standard of goodness (Romans 3:23). A deep understanding of this produces a life of humility.

• Confidence: Knowing that God loves us and that Jesus died for our sins at the cross despite our shortcomings generates a strong sense of confidence (Ephesians 2:8-10). We can be confident because we are greatly loved by the only One who matters!

• Hope: Because the future is in God’s hands and He promises to restore the brokenness around us, we can always look ahead with hope believing that good things are coming. When we live with hope, we give hope to others (Romans 15:13).

• Love: With Jesus as our example, we seek to love. Such love is not a feeling. It is a choice that inspires actions that put the needs of others before our own (John 15:13). This is exactly what Jesus did at the cross!

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Just like a good seed properly nourished helps to produce a beautiful tree, good values help to produce beautiful lives. 

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Glide On!

Nisha

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• Read Matthew 7:17-20 in the Bible. How does the Bible say we will know a tree? How can we be known by the “fruit” we produce?

• What are values and why are they important?

• What are some examples of values?

• What are your family’s core values?

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• It’s Party Week in the Academy! Don’t miss the King Author and the Knights of Imagination party on Friday at 5pm EST / 4pm CST!

• Play the Game of the Week, Machine Blitz! Everyone on the leaderboard gets a surprise in their inventory!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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• Marlon is back with a Bible WHAT?! Tune in as he takes a deeper look at Matthew 7:17-18

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

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

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 7pm EST / 6pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a game of 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: PARTY DAY!! Meet in the Courtyard at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the King Author and the Knights of Imagination 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 Snowdrop Golden Clementine and Iris Swift Taylor! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Snowdrop has been nominated by fellow Lightglider for having and amazing treehouse! Go check it out this week!

Iris has been nominated by fellow Lightgliders for being super kind and a bright light inside the Academy! Way to go!

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!

King Author and the Knights of Imagination

Create your own short story (2-4 paragraphs!) about a medieval hero of your creation! Is she a princess with the power of light and kindness? Or is he a knight with the power of courage? You decide! Submit to community@lightgliders.com throughout February for a chance to be featured inside Lightgliders! Feel free to include original pictures too!

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Glide On!

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“So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.” - 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!

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As a Lightglider, you are sent on missions from Lightglider Academy to restore the land of Glideon. The third and final goal of a Lightglider is to restore. To restore something means to bring it back to the way it was meant to be. Glideon was not meant to be covered in this dark mysterious substance that we call blight. No, it was meant to be beautiful and full of purpose. When you clear the blight, you are bringing Glideon back to what it was intended to be!

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The Scriptures tell us that one day God will fully restore this broken world. This is a day that we all can look forward to with hope. In the meantime, Lightgliders seek to restore the beauty, purpose, joy, and dignity of this world and everyone in it. In doing so, we serve as signposts of what is to come. A signpost is like a great big billboard telling everyone who passes by what they can look forward to. When we carry out deeds of compassion, beauty, and justice, we give the world a glimpse of what is to come. God’s light shines through us to give the world hope, and that is always worthwhile! 

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Glide On!

Tambika

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• Read 1 Corinthians 15:58 in the Bible. What is true about anything you do for the Lord?

• What does it mean to restore something?

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

• What can you do through your words or actions to help?

• What are things that break God’s heart and break your heart?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• Play the Game of the Week, Slam Jam! 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 - RESTORE - to receive a surprise in your inventory!

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

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 7pm EST / 6pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a 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 Penelope Exuberant Trunk, Forest Spirited Spanner, and Blaze Epic Champion! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Moderator Penelope is being spotlights for receiving many nominations from Lightgliders in the Academy! She is such an encouragement to friends in the Academy and we love having her around! Congrats, Pen!

Forest Spirited Spanner is a newer Lightglider to the Academy that gets along so well with others AND participates in Academy events! Way to jump in and get involved in the community, Forest!

Blaze Epic Champion has been nominated for being such an encouraging prayer inside the Academy, always reminding friends that “God is good all the time”! And he makes the Academy a blast tho be in with ihs funny characters! Keep it up, Blaze!

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!

King Author and the Knights of Imagination

Create your own short story (2-4 paragraphs!) about a medieval hero of your creation! Is she a princess with the power of light and kindness? Or is he a knight with the power of courage? You decide! Submit to community@lightgliders.com throughout February for a chance to be featured inside Lightgliders! Feel free to include original pictures too!

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Glide On!

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“Jesus gave his life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live.” - Galatians 1:4 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!

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The three goals of a Lightglider are Respect, Rescue, and Restore. I want to take a moment to talk about Rescue. As Lightgliders, we have the awesome responsibility of going on Yonders missions to rescue the Gliddles from danger. We put on armor, glide into the Yonders, and free them from the toxic blight and the control of the Machines. Rescuing others from dangerous situations requires courage and strength of character. Remember that!

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Did you know that God is a rescuer? He stopped at nothing to rescue us!

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You, me, and everyone on earth need to be rescued from sin and death. When we sin, we miss the mark of God’s standard of goodness and we contribute to the world’s brokenness. So God the Father sent Jesus His Son to earth to rescue us. Through his life, death, and resurrection, Jesus makes a way for us to be reconciled to God and to experience His love forever. 

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This is the greatest rescue mission of all time!

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Glide on!

Tova

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• Read Galatians 1:3-5 in the Bible. Take a moment to pray, thanking God for rescuing you through His Son, Jesus!

• Why do we need to be rescued?

• How does our sin and selfishness hurt us and those around us?

• How can we be rescued?

• Have you been rescued?

• What are ways to love your friends well?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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

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• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

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

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

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

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

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

Storm and Grace have both been nominated for the Spotlight by fellow Lightgliders this week who say they are encouraging, friendly, and great friends in the Academy! Storm got a shout out for his postcards and Grace got a shout out for her treehouse! Way to go, Lightgliders!

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!

King Author and the Knights of Imagination

Create your own short story (2-4 paragraphs!) about a medieval hero of your creation! Is she a princess with the power of light and kindness? Or is he a knight with the power of courage? You decide! Submit to community@lightgliders.com throughout February for a chance to be featured inside Lightgliders! Feel free to include original pictures too!

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Glide On!

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One more message from your pal Santiago, Lightglider!

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Have you explored all there is to do in Faith & Fun?

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When you login to Lightgliders there are three options on the right side of your screen - This Week, Lightglider Academy, and Faith & Fun.

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Faith & Fun is where lots of, well, faith and fun can be found! When you click on the Faith & Fun button, you’ll be taken to TONS of games, videos, sticker pages, and transmissions! They’re broken down into categories, so you can choose which ones interest you the most! 

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You’ll notice there are different colors, so here’s what they all mean:

• Everything in PURPLE is a game. Every game’s thumbnail has a key that gives you more information about the game. For example…some text

You’ll see a difficulty bar ranging from beginner to expert.

If you see one blue person icon, that means it is a single player game…just for you to play!

If you see a green world icon, it is an online multiplayer game, so you can play with others logged into Lightgliders.

If you see a two green person icon, that means it is a local multiplayer game, so grab someone around you and play!

• Everything in RED is a transmission from a Lightglider leader to help you learn your way around Lightgliders.

• Everything in BLUE is a Lightgliders Television video, otherwise known as LGTV, where you can watch Academy gameplay, tutorials, and Bible WHAT’s with Marlon!

• Everything in GREEN is a Spark, where you can learn more about different topics we talk about in Lightgliders and spark conversations with those around you.

• Everything in ORANGE is a prayer you can do on your own or with a family member.

• Everything in PINK is a sticker page that you can customize and send to your friends!

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Take some time to explore Faith & Fun to encourage your faith and have some fun!

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Glide On!

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Hi Lightglider,

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It's Santiago again! Have you explored what’s going on This Week? 

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Every week the Lightgliders community focuses on a specific theme designed to help us grow and shine! Throughout the year you’ll learn about things like Joy, Creation, Purpose, The Bible, The Far Greater Story, and much more!

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When you login to Lightgliders, you should see three options on the right side of your screen. The top option is This Week. This is where you’ll find everything you need related to the weekly theme. This includes the weekly message from a Lightglider leader discussing the theme and Bible memory verse, the Spark and Prayer videos related to the theme, and your Lightglider Journal, where you can record all that you’re learning, thinking, and feeling. In addition, you will most likely see the Game of the Week where you can compete to be on the leaderboard and receive a prize as well as the Spotlight Blog highlighting specific Lightgliders for the ways they shine.

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You can also find all of this information with the Orange and Blue Gliddles in the Courtyard, holding some newspapers near the fountain!

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As you explore life as a Lightglider, take the time to dive into This Week every week! And check the Lightgliders calendar for Bible Chat. We gather in the Library to discuss the weekly theme and Bible memory verse. We even watch the Spark and Prayer videos together.

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Glide On!

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“Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” - Romans 12:10 (NLT)

Hey Lightgliders!

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Last week we talked about goals and why they matter! Lightgliders pursue three goals each day - respect, rescue, and restore. The first goal of a Lightglider is to respect. We seek to show respect to others and to ourselves. But, how do we do that? What does that even mean? 

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When we respect, we are acknowledging worth. You and everyone you meet is worthy of respect because we each were created by God and in His image. We show respect in the way we treat people and in the way we treat ourselves. Therefore, we should seek to care about everyone. We should also care for our minds, hearts, and bodies. 

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Whether it’s your best friend or someone you don’t get along with very well, choosing to show respect is what Lightgliders strive to do. So, when you’re in Mission Control, the Courtyard, the Library, or the Innovation Lab, look for ways to show respect to the other Lightgliders. 

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Glide On!

Nisha

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• Read Romans 12:10 in the Bible. How do you take delight in honoring others?

• Why does everyone deserve respect?

• What are ways to respect yourself?

• What are ways to show respect to others?

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

Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• Play the BRAND NEW Game of the Week, Crazy Croquet! Everyone on the leaderboard this Saturday will receive some gold coins!

• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

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

It’s time to Spotlight the Gertrude’s! Gertrude Wild Professor has been nominated by fellow Lightgliders for sending AMAZING postcards to friends in the Academy! And Gertrude Pumpkin Satchel has been nominated by fellow Lightgliders for doing such a great job leading Bible Chat! Come to the Spotlight Celebration on Tuesday and be sure to say congratulations when you see them in the Academy this week!

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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“I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” - Philippians 3:14 (NLT)

Hey Lightglider!

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Do you know what a goal is? A goal is the idea of a future result that we are committed to achieve. We as Lightgliders have three goals that never change: RESPECT, RESCUE, and RESTORE! Every day we are committed to these goals because we seek to see a world where everyone and everything is respected, rescued, and restored! We respect ourselves and each other at Lightglider Academy. We rescue Gliddles from the clutches of the Machines. And we restore the land from the blight.

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Setting goals is important because they give us something to strive for! They also help us live with purpose and to spend our time wisely. When we set a goal, we commit to think and act in ways that will help us reach it.

Glide On!

Santiago

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P.S. Goals are also what I hope to score in my next soccer game!

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• Read Philippians 3:12-14 in the Bible. Why does Paul say he wants to reach the end of the race?

• What are goals and why are they important?

• What are the goals of a Lightglider?

• What goals are you pursuing?

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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• It’s PARTY WEEK Lightgliders!! Join fellow Lightgliders and Moderators in the Courtyard on Friday at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Pump Up the Jam-uary!

• Check out the Game of the Week, Laser Squad! Every Lightglider on the leaderboard this Saturday receives a prize!

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• Watch the Spark and Prayer Videos

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

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

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

• Tuesday: New to the Academy?! Come to the New Player Tour at 4pm EST / 3pm CST and the Talent Show and Spotlight Celebration at 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

• Wednesday: Let's play some games in Lightglider Academy at 7pm EST / 6pm CST! Join moderator Viola today for a game of 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: PARTY DAY!!! Join moderators and Lightglider friends in the Courtyard at 5pm EST / 4pm CST for the Pump Up the Jam-uary 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 Rosemary Precious Glory and Maximilian Creative Genius! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Rosemary Precious Glory has been nominated for the spotlight by a fellow Lightglider for having an AMAZING treehouse! Be sure to check it out this week!!

Max is being recognized this week as a Lightglider who loves to pray and listens to others' prayer requests! He cares for others needs and loves the prayer meetings 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!

Blighted Institute

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

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

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

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Glide On!

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“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 loved 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? In Lightgliders 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 revealed 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 and giving us dignity and purpose. He RESCUES us from the grip of sin and death 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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Use your Lightgliders Journal to answer these questions!

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• Play the Game of the Week, Hover Frenzy! 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 6pm EST / 5pm CST in the Courtyard to congratulate this week’s Lightglider RES head recipients.  

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

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

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

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

It's time to spotlight some Lightgliders who have been shining brightly in the Academy.  Congratulations to Primrose Mango Cider and Faith Fearless Adventurer! You are in the Spotlight and will receive a Shining Spotlight Glider and RES Head to use this week!

Primrose Mango Cider has been nominated by a fellow Lightglider for sending an AMAZING postcard! Way to shine, Primrose!

And Faith Fearless Adventurer has been nominated by a fellow Lightglider who said, "Just wanted to let you mods know, Faith Fearless is an AMAZING AWESOME person! She is a great leader and is SO UNBELIEVABLY KIND! Ambassador hangout can get a little stressful trying to make everyone happy, but somehow she seems to always make people smile! just wanted to let yall know for next spotlight because she DEFINITELY should be spotlighted!!!!!"

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

Hover Frenzy

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

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Glide On!