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.

Black book cover with a hexagonal white line pattern and a floral arrangement in the top right, featuring the text "Risen Motherhood" at the bottom.

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.…

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The image shows a book cover with the title "Parenting Without Panic" by Rachel Gilson, subtitled "In an LGBT-Affirming World" and includes a tagline "Discipling Our Kids with Jesus' Truth and Love." The design features abstract geometric shapes with pastel colors.

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…

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A person holding a tablet with an e-book opened to the title page reading "Practicing Affirmation" by Sam Crabtree.

TFT: I’m so proud of you!

October 20, 2024

Dear LEFC Parents, Here are some savory items to set the table for disciple-making in your family this week: Praise God for our Fall Retreat! We had an exceedingly fun, faith-building weekend at our first ever Fall…

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A person holding up a white sign with the word "NO" painted in bold black letters, against a yellow background.

TFT: Prepare your kids to disobey

October 13, 2024

Dear LEFC Parents, Here are some tasty items to set the table for disciple-making in your family this week: Fall Retreat is in just 5 days! We’re 5 days away from Fall Retreat! Take the opportunity now…

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TFT: Read Aloud Bible Stories

October 6, 2024

Dear LEFC Parents, Here are some savory items to set the table for disciple-making in your family this week: This Afternoon – Families at Blessed to Be a Blessing Our own Joe Quick and his boys will…

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TFT: What Do You Say?

September 29, 2024

Dear LEFC Parents, Here are some savory items to set the table for disciple-making in your family this week: It’s Sign-Up Sunday! Has your family registered yet for our Fall Retreat? Today is Sign-Up Sunday! Take…

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Book cover for "SOPHIE and the HEIDELBERG CAT," by Andrew Wilson with illustrations by Helena Perez Garcia. The cover features a girl lying on her stomach with her chin resting on her hands, and a white cat sitting upright, both on a brick surface surrounded by vegetation, under a starry night sky.

TFT: Child Dedication Gifts

September 22, 2024

Dear LEFC Parents, Here are some savory items to set the table for disciple-making in your family in the week ahead: New Youth Group Starts Tonight! When our teens returned from Challenge ’24, everyone in the group said…

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TFT: Teens and Ephesians

September 15, 2024

Dear LEFC Parents, Here are some great items to set the table for disciple-making in your family in the week ahead: A is for Abba The latest season of Tiny Theologians has just begun! This time…

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A group of children seated on the carpeted floor of a church or community center, facing a speaker standing near a microphone and music stand. The stage behind the speaker features a stool, microphone stand, and equipment. A screen displays text partially visible at the top, and a door with exit signs is visible in the background.

TFT: Teaching on the Trinity to Children

June 15, 2025

Dear LEFC Families, Happy Father’s Day to our dads! We value and champion the commitment each of you make to your families each day, caring for and shepherding them in the Lord. May your day…

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The image is the cover of the book *"Child Proof: Parenting by Faith, Not Formula"* by Julie Lowe. It features creative doodles and diagrams representing modern parenting challenges, including technology, social media, and family stress. The title is prominently displayed in blue and red, suggesting a focus on parenting guided by faith rather than strict formulas.

TFT: Child Proof

June 8, 2025

Dear LEFC Families, It’s been a full spring of ministry here at LEFC, and we’re just getting ramped up for a fun-filled summer! When planning your summer fun, be sure to include our LEFC fellowship…

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Cover of the children's book "Sadie Finds Her Voice," featuring a group of friendly, anthropomorphic animals gathering at night. The central character, Sadie, is a grey bunny in a turquoise dress, surrounded by a frog, a raccoon, a dog, and a bird, all looking engaged and supportive. The scene is adorned with string lights and a crescent moon, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The book addresses the theme of shyness and is part of the "Good News for Little Hearts" series. Edited by Aaron Sironi and illustrated by Joe Hox.

TFT: Shy Child

June 1, 2025

Dear LEFC Families, It’s been a full Spring of ministry here at LEFC, and we’re just getting ramped up for a fun-filled summer! When planning your summer fun, be sure to include our LEFC fellowship…

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Logo for the podcast "Practice Makes Parent," featuring bold and colorful text on a textured background, with the tagline "with Dr. Danny Huerta & Rebecca St. James."

TFT: Blended Families

May 25, 2025

Dear LEFC Families, It’s been a full Spring of ministry here at LEFC, and we’re just getting ramped up for a fun-filled summer! When planning your summer fun, be sure to include our LEFC fellowship…

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TFT: This is BIG!

May 18, 2025

Dear LEFC Families, It’s been a full Spring of ministry here at LEFC, and we’re just getting ramped up for a fun-filled summer! When planning your summer fun, be sure to include our LEFC fellowship…

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