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 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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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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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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Two children's Bible storybooks, a colorful paper snake, a green paper tree, and two wooden peg dolls on display.

TFT: Play Through the Bible!

August 31, 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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This is the book cover for *Becoming MomStrong* by Heidi St. John. The design features large gold text on a coral-colored background, with the title "Becoming Mom Strong" prominently displayed. The subtitle reads, "How to Fight With All That's in You for Your Family & Your Faith." Below that is the author's name, "Heidi St. John," written in a cursive script, along with "Author of The Busy Mom Blog."

TFT: MomStrong

August 24, 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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The image features a "back to school" theme with various school supplies like colored pencils, paint brushes, rulers, notebooks, and a clock arranged around the border of a green background. In the center, text reads: "Back to School: BACK TO PRAYER."

TFT: Back to School Prayer

August 17, 2025

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

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