The Family Table

Feeding the Faith of LEFC Families

The Family Table is our weekly email to equip families to disciple their kids. Read recent updates below for Family Ministries news, upcoming events, and resources—or subscribe here to receive it every Sunday afternoon.

TFT: The Friendship of Lewis & Tolkien

December 15, 2024

Dear LEFC Parents, Today is the third Sunday of Advent. This year’s LEFC Family Advent Readings reflect upon Jesus’ breathtaking claim to be the Light of the World. This week’s reading is “The Light of Guidance.” Christmas Caroling – This Afternoon! Bring your family along for our LEFC Christmas Caroling event today at 3pm! We will gather on campus and practice a few favorite songs before caravaning throughout our community to brighten the holiday season of some of…

TFT: George MacDonald’s Christmas Stories

December 8, 2024

Dear LEFC Parents, Today is the second Sunday of Advent. This year’s LEFC Family Advent Readings reflect upon Jesus’ breathtaking claim to be the Light of the World. This week’s reading is “The Light of Purity.” Christmas Caroling – Next Sunday Bring your family along for our LEFC Christmas Caroling event December 15th at 3pm! We will gather on campus and practice a few favorite songs before caravaning throughout our community to brighten the holiday season of some…

TFT: Advent Means Coming

December 1, 2024

Dear LEFC Parents, Today is the first Sunday of Advent. This year’s LEFC Family Advent Readings reflect upon Jesus’ amazing claim to be the Light of the World. This week’s reading is “The Light of Hope.” Christmas Caroling – Coming Soon Bring your family along for our LEFC Christmas Caroling event December 15th at 3pm! We will gather on campus and practice a few favorite songs before caravaning throughout our community to brighten the holiday season…

TFT: The Wild Man

November 24, 2024

Dear LEFC Parents, Happy Thanksgiving! Here are some nourishing items to set the table for disciple-making in your family this week: Creating Meaningful Holiday Traditions with Your Kids This week on the “Practice Makes Parent” podcast from Focus on the Family, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James share tips for navigating the joys and stresses of the season, from family traditions to the purpose behind it all. Help Deck the Halls Does your family like to decorate for…

TFT: Youth Sports – Healthy Families

November 17, 2024

Dear LEFC Parents, Here are some nourishing items to set the table for disciple-making in your family this week: Family Ministry Survey Have you taken our quick Family Ministry survey yet? We value serving our families well and want the chance to hear your input. Please take a minute to fill it out here so we can better meet the needs of LEFC families. Volunteering in Kids Bible Classes Have you ever considered volunteering to help teach our…

TFT: Single > Dating > Engaged > Married

November 10, 2024

Dear LEFC Parents, Here are some nourishing items to set the table for disciple-making in your family this week: Gospel Mom on the Family Discipleship Podcast The moms behind Risen Motherhood (last week’s TFT recommendation) have recently published a book called Gospel Mom: How to Make Biblical Decisions and Discover the Mom God Created You to Be and were interviewed about it on another of our most frequently recommended resources: The Family Discipleship Podcast. Advent is Quickly Approaching! The season of advent…

TFT: A Resource Just for Moms

November 3, 2024

Dear LEFC Parents, Here are some nourishing items to set the table for disciple-making in your family this week: Advent is Quickly Approaching! The season of advent will be here soon, beginning on December 1st. Have you thought about what your family might do to celebrate this season? We encourage all families to spend special time together at home engaging in discussion, crafts, readings, etc. to prepare their hearts for the coming of Christ! Need…

TFT: Panic-less Parenting

October 27, 2024

Dear LEFC Parents, Here are some nourishing items to set the table for disciple-making in your family this week: Fall Retreat Recap Check out the Fall Retreat recap video created by Joe Quick to get a glimpse into the fun we had last weekend! 104 Sundays of The Family Table This is the 104th edition of The Family Table! Our weekly email for feeding the faith of LEFC families launched on October 30, 2022. Thank you for reading…