TFT: Great Kings of the Bible
April 13, 2026
Calling All Moms: Mom’s Night Out!
Moms with children in the home or those who are expecting are invited to join us on May 16th at 7:00 at the church for a fun night of conversation, fellowship, plenty of snacks, a craft, and an engaging guest speaker. Take this opportunity to get out of the house and gather with fellow moms for a soul-refreshing evening! Nursing babies are welcome. Last year, we had a wonderful time together. The event is free, but registration is highly encouraged so we can plan well. Register here to attend!
Child Protection Policy Meetings
Are you a parent of an LEFC child or a Family Ministries volunteer (have submitted your clearances with us)? On June 1st, we will be rolling out our new Child Protection Policy. This policy brings with it some new changes to our children’s programs that you need to be aware of. We have scheduled meetings, as detailed below, to introduce you to the new policy and the changes that it will bring. We want to make sure that on June 1st, you are prepared and that confusion is avoided. We will share important information with you and answer any questions you may have so that you feel informed and equipped. If you are unable to attend these dates, please speak with Jordyn Skacel.
- Teacher Briefing
- Required for all KBC teachers & helpers and nursery volunteers
- Saturday April 18th at 9:00am
- Volunteer Orientation
- Required for all Family Ministries Volunteers, unless you have attended the Teacher Briefing
- Choose either:
- April 26th after church OR
- May 3rd after church
- Parent Meetings (strongly encouraged but not required)
- All parents of LEFC children who have not attended the teacher briefing or volunteer orientation
- Choose either:
- May 17th after church OR
- May 31st after church
Send Pastor Matt Your Kids’ Sports Schedules
Spring sports are here! I (Pastor Matt) love to drop in to see the kids of our church family play their sports, but I need to know when and where the games are. It’s hard to keep track of who is on what team. If you could send me your kids’ sports schedules for this new season, it will help me to make it to more games and spend some quality time with your family.
This Week’s Challenge: Fix Your Eyes on Jesus
On Sunday mornings, we’ve been exploring what it looks like to fix our eyes on Jesus through the book of Hebrews. If you need to catch up on any of those sermons, check them out on Spotify. How have you been fixing your eyes on Jesus as an individual and as a family? Maybe you’ve started a new Bible reading or prayer habit or chosen to listen to worship music on your way to work. This week’s challenge is to discuss as a family how each member can seek to fix their eyes on Jesus. Share with your kids how you have been making an intentional effort, or how you plan to if you have not taken any intentional steps yet. Ask them in what ways they might do the same, and brainstorm ideas together that fit their age and developmental stage. Keeping open dialogue with your kids about your own spiritual journey will encourage them to share with you, as well!
“Jesus at the Temple” Kids Bible Class Devotional
You have free access to a family devotional based on the curriculum our kids are studying each week in KBC! It’s called “The Gospel Project at Home.” Today’s Bible Study is “John Baptized Jesus” (Volume 7: Unit 20: Session 2), and the devotional can be found at this link.
Visit the Family Ministries page on our website for information about how to access The Gospel Project at Home for the first time.
And for Dessert…
Our recommendation for family discipleship this week is a children’s book that tells the stories of some of the greatest kings of the Old Testament and how they pointed towards the greatest King of all.
Author and pastor Deepak Reju has teamed up with illustrator Fred Apps to create a vivid storybook centered on the dramatic lives and reigns of King Saul, King David, and King Solomon. Every page is vibrant with bright colors, action-packed graphics, and good story-telling.
Saul is chosen as the first king of Israel. David defeats Goliath and leads the nation in victory. Solomon finds rest and builds the temple. All three of these important kings exhibit some greatness–though all three also exhibit great flaws, as well.
Both the greatness of these three kings and their lack of greatness point us to King Jesus. When they are at their best, they gives us a glimpse of His greatness. When they are at their worst, they show us why we still need His greatness.
Pastor Reju weaves in the foreshadowing of King Jesus along the way and then ends with the resurrection and the disciples’ early morning run to the empty tomb. On the last page he writes, “When Solomon died, it was the end of Solomon’s life, but three days after Jesus’ death, Jesus rose again. Jesus’ kingdom will go on forever. he is the everlasting king.”
This book would make good bedtime reading, especially for little boys who like adventure stories.
Great Kings of the Bible is available for your family to check out from the church library.
We hope your family eats it right up.
Jordyn Skacel, Director of Family Ministry
Matt Mitchell, Pastor