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.

Book cover of "The Wild Man: A Clear Path for Guiding Boys into Manhood" by Zeke Pipher. It features silhouettes of a boy and an adult man standing on a mountain peak against a sunset, with red and yellow tones dominating the background.

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…

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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…

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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…

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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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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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TFT: Tiny Resources with a BIG Impact

June 22, 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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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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