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 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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Cover of the book "The Mythmakers" by John Hendrix, featuring illustrated silhouettes of two figures walking in a whimsical forest with a glowing light in the background, surrounded by trees and colorful elements. The title and author's name are prominently displayed in bold, stylized font.

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…

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A book cover titled "The Christmas Stories of George MacDonald," illustrated by Linda Hill Griffith, featuring an image of a Victorian-era man sitting on a couch reading to three children with a decorated Christmas tree in the background.

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…

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A lit candle in focus with a blurred reflection of its flame and three other candles on a frosted glass surface.

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.”…

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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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Tilted smartphone screen displaying the GodTools app with options like "Featured lesson" and "Your favorite tools."

TFT: There’s a Tool for That

October 12, 2025

Mom & Kids Meet-Up: This Week! Moms and their kids of any age are invited to a playdate in the fellowship hall on October 16th from 9-10am. Moms can enjoy visiting with each other while the…

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Stacked pancakes topped with syrup, whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries on a blue plate. Text reads "Relieving Tension In Your Home."

TFT: Are Pancakes the Answer to Everything?

September 28, 2025

Apple Fest Help This Weekend This Saturday, Martha’s Park will host Apple Fest. LEFC is planning to have a booth to interact with the community and invite people to our church. Holly Crumrine is in…

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Logo for "Tiny Theologians Podcast" with colorful, playful text and a smiley face wearing yellow headphones.

TFT: ABC’s of Theology

September 21, 2025

See You at the Pole: THIS WEEK! Join West Branch’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes for a time of prayer at the school’s flagpole! Students will meet at 7:15am on Wednesday, September 24th. Parents, be sure your students…

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TFT: What Kind of Dad Are You?

September 14, 2025

LEFC Fall Retreat Is This Weekend! Our Fall Retreat is coming up THIS WEEKEND! Join us at Seven Mountains Scout Camp for the weekend. Last year, parents and families enjoyed quality time together in a…

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Echo Prayer App logo with a smartphone and tablet interface displaying prayer-related screens.

TFT: Grow Your Prayer Life

September 7, 2025

Dear LEFC Families, Fall is almost upon us, and soon the leaves will be changing, the evenings turning crisp, fall sports in full swing, and students settled into their school routines. It’s an exciting time…

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