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.

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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TFT: Get Away With Your Family

August 10, 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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The cover of the book "Where Is Wisdom?" depicts a vibrant, illustrative scene divided into layers of earth, with a tree rooted at the top. A person stands beside the tree, gazing toward an owl flying nearby. The background includes a bright, atmospheric sky with birds soaring, while the foreground displays richly colored underground layers revealing gems, sediment, and tree roots. The title is prominently displayed in bold white lettering, with a subtitle reading, "A Treasure Hunt Through God's Wondrous World, Inspired by Job 28." At the bottom, the author's name, Scott James, and illustrator Hein Zaayman's credit are featured. A gold emblem in the upper left corner marks it as part of the "Treasure Seekers" series.

TFT: Where Is Wisdom?

August 3, 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 season.…

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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.

TFT: 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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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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