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 "He Always Hears: A Story of Loss and the Hope of Things Made New" featuring a starry night sky, a house, and a lit window. Written by Alyson Punzi and illustrated by Tyler Charlton.

TFT: Helping Kids Grieve

November 2, 2025

Introducing: This Week’s Challenge! We’re kicking off trying out a new element in TFT! Each week, we plan to provide a family discipleship “challenge” to implement with your family. The goal is to provide families with an action…

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Book cover of "Martin Luther" by Simonetta Carr, featuring an illustration of a monk holding papers, with a cross necklace, set against a backdrop of buildings and a colorful sky. Text reads "Christian Biographies for Young Readers."

TFT: “Here I Stand”

October 26, 2025

Three Years of The Family Table! The Family Table is celebrating its third anniversary this week! Praise God for the ways that it has equipped, encouraged, and resourced families and individuals with disciple-making tools each…

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Cover of a book titled "Eric's Greatest Race: The Inspiring True Story of Eric Liddell - Athlete, Missionary, Prisoner" by Tim Challies, with art by Paul Mignard. It depicts a runner in a white uniform crossing the finish line in a stadium setting.

TFT: Athlete – Missionary – Prisoner

October 19, 2025

LEFC Harvest Party : This Week! Join us on a cozy autumn evening for a Harvest Party with a free dinner, a hayride, pumpkin decorating, and fall activities. Dinner will be served at 5:00. Enjoy…

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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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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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