The Family Table

Feeding the Faith of LEFC Families

The Family Table is our weekly email to equip families well to disciple their kids. In it, you'll find Family Ministries news, upcoming events, and resources. It comes out every Sunday afternoon. To subscribe, visit this link.

A close-up view of a ceramic mug filled with coffee, a plate with stacked pancakes, and an open planner showing notes for March 8 and 9, including a handwritten Bible verse from Isaiah 41:10. The background features a black and white checkered tablecloth.

TFT: Fill Your Days With Scripture

February 9, 2025

Dear LEFC Parents, Here are some nourishing items to set the table for disciple-making in your family this week. You’re Invited to Family Night! Join us for Family Night on the evening of February 21st…

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The image features a colorful and dynamic cover of "The Action Bible," showcasing various illustrated scenes from biblical stories, including a depiction of Jesus. Text on the cover highlights "NEW & EXPANDED STORIES" and "GOD'S REDEMPTIVE STORY." The art style is vibrant and comic-like, appealing to a younger audience.

TFT: Lights, Camera, Action Bible!

February 2, 2025

Dear LEFC Parents, Here are some nourishing items to set the table for disciple-making in your family this week. You’re Invited to Family Night! Join us for Family Night on the evening of February 21st…

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TFT: Letting Your Kids Down

January 26, 2025

Dear LEFC Parents, Welcome to 2025! Here are some nourishing items to set the table for disciple-making in your family this week. You’re Invited to Family Night! Join us for Family Night on the evening…

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TFT: The Facts of Life

January 19, 2025

Dear LEFC Parents, Welcome to 2025! Here are some nourishing items to set the table for disciple-making in your family this week. You’re Invited to Family Night! Join us for Family Night on the evening…

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Book cover for "More to the Story" by Jennifer M. Kimmey, featuring bold, colorful text on a black background, with the subtitle "Deep Answers to Real Questions on Attraction, Identity, and Relationships."

TFT: Cream of the Crop

January 12, 2025

Dear LEFC Parents, We hope you had a good Christmas and are preparing for a Christ-centered new year. Here are some nourishing items to set the table for disciple-making in your family this week. Register…

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Book cover for "5 Things to Pray for Your Kids" by Melissa B. Kruger, featuring a teal background, gold circle with the number 5, and the subtitle "Prayers That Change Things for the Next Generation."

TFT: 5 Things to Pray for Your Kids

January 5, 2025

Dear LEFC Parents, We hope you had a good Christmas and are preparing for a Christ-centered new year. Here are some nourishing items to set the table for disciple-making in your family this week. Easter…

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A pink sheet titled "Book-at-a-Time Bible Reading Plan" alongside a brochure for "Lanse Evangelical Free Church" featuring the phrase "Read Through the Bible in 2025," showcasing a partially open Bible and colored markers.

TFT: Eat This Book

December 29, 2024

Dear LEFC Parents, We hope you had a good Christmas and are preparing for a Christ-centered new year. Here are some nourishing items to set the table for disciple-making in your family this week. Youth…

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Cover of the book "The Ballad of Matthew's Begats," featuring colorful illustrations of various characters and a central title box. The top corner contains a banner that reads "An unlikely royal family tree."

TFT: A Ballad of Begats

December 22, 2024

Dear LEFC Parents, Today is the fourth 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 Joy.” No…

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A couple sits on stairs, smiling warmly in front of a green background with "FamilyLife Today" logo. They convey happiness and togetherness.

You Gotta Hear This!

July 27, 2025

Dear LEFC Families, As we near the start of the school year in just about a month, it’s a great time to start thinking about what new habits, rhythms, or routines might work well for…

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Cover of "Polly and the Screen Time Overload" shows a girl intently using a tablet. Farm animals, bunting, and bold title convey a playful tone.

TFT: Screen Time Overload

July 20, 2025

Dear LEFC Families, How has your family been growing closer to Jesus together lately? Maybe you’ve begun family devotions together around the dinner table, started praying together before bedtime, or dug into an engaging read-aloud…

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TFT: Bible Savvy

July 13, 2025

Dear LEFC Families, How has your family been growing closer to Jesus together lately? Maybe you’ve begun family devotions together around the dinner table, started praying together before bedtime, or dug into an engaging read-aloud…

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Official logo of the Average Boy podcast featuring playful typography and vibrant colors.

TFT: Super Average Tweenage Fun

July 6, 2025

Dear LEFC Families, How has your family been growing closer to Jesus together lately? Maybe you’ve begun family devotions together around the dinner table, started praying together before bedtime, or dug into an engaging read-aloud…

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This vibrant image features a nature-themed design with lush green blades of grass framing the composition. In the center, the word "MAGNIFIED!" is prominently displayed in bold, white uppercase letters atop a large green leaf shaped like a magnifying glass. A small ladybug sits on the leaf, adding a playful touch. Surrounding the main text are other elements of nature, including a honeycomb, a monarch butterfly wing, and a bright purple flower. Below, the biblical reference "Psalm 34:3" is included, along with the caption "Discovering the bigness of God in the smallest of things" in white text. The overall design evokes wonder and appreciation for God's creation at a micro level.

TFT: Magnified!

June 29, 2025

Dear LEFC Families, Summer is here! As your family plans for summer outings and activities, don’t forget to pencil in the various offerings of LEFC this summer! Family Bible Week, Touch a Truck, and more…

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