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 warm-toned, folk-style painting titled "Songs for Saplings" featuring a central evergreen tree, a bumblebee on the left, and an owl on the right reading a book labeled "Psalm 92:12".

TFT: Memorable Melodies

January 4, 2026

Save the Date: Dads & Kids Mario Kart Tournament Dads and Kids, coming up in just under two weeks, join us on the evening of Friday January 16th at 6:00 for a Mario Kart Tournament! Spend…

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Cover of the book 'Teach Me to Pray' by Kristen Wetherell, featuring the subtitle 'Praying God's Word from A to Z'. The design includes whimsical illustrations for each letter of the alphabet—such as a snake for S, lantern for L, butterfly for Y, and church for K—set against a dark background with golden leaf patterns.

TFT: Teaching Our Children to Pray in 2026

December 28, 2025

Save the Date: Dads & Kids Mario Kart Tournament Dads and Kids, coming up in just a few weeks, join us on the evening of Friday January 16th at 6:00 for a Mario Kart Tournament!…

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Stylized illustration for “Andrew Peterson Presents Behold the Lamb of God,” featuring stained glass–style panels with biblical scenes: an Egyptian figure and menorah on the left, angel and nativity on the right, radiant star above, and a lamb lying in grass at the center foreground.

TFT: Behold the Lamb of God

December 21, 2025

Christmas Caroling: TODAY! Bring your family along for our LEFC Christmas Caroling event today at 2:00pm! We will gather on campus and practice a few favorite songs before caravanning throughout our community to brighten the holiday…

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Promotional poster for "The Star" featuring animated animals encircling a glowing central star on a blue background.

TFT: The Star

December 14, 2025

Moms & Kids Playdate This Thursday is our monthly Moms & Kids Playdate from 9:00-10:00 in the Fellowship Hall. Moms who are at home with your kids of any age, come join us! LEFC Christmas Eve Service…

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Promotional collage featuring five Christian-made games: Deliverance (a fantasy board game with angelic warriors), Bug & Seek (a whimsical nature-themed digital game), Legion TD 2 (a strategic tower defense game), The Lost Legends of Redwall: The Scout Anthology (a fantasy adventure based on the Redwall series), and Sainthood (a minimalist spiritual-themed game with stylized sun imagery).

TFT: Christian-Made Games

December 7, 2025

LEFC Christmas Eve Service While planning your Christmas festivities, don’t forget to include our Christmas Eve Candlelight service on your family’s calendar at 7:00. Would you like to be a part of making this service…

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Four red candles lit on an evergreen Advent wreath with wooden stars and festive ornaments, set against a softly blurred Christmas tree and warm holiday lights.

TFT: Long-Expected

November 30, 2025

LEFC Christmas Party: Next Sunday! Join us after church next Sunday, December 7th. for a Christmas party! Lunch will be provided as we enjoy fun games and activities together and hear about ideas for celebrating the season of…

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Children's book cover: "Why Do We Say Thank You?" features an illustrated boy resting his head on his hand, surrounded by food, toys, and a cat. Subtext: "Learning to Be Grateful."

TFT: Why Do We Say Thank You?

November 23, 2025

LEFC Christmas Party Join us after church in a few weeks on December 7th for a Christmas party! Lunch will be provided as we play fun games together and hear about ideas for celebrating the…

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Covers of "The Seven" book series by Troy Schmidt, featuring "Flood," "Fire," "Darkness," and "Collapse," with dramatic imagery reflecting their respective themes.

TFT: The 7

November 16, 2025

LEFC Christmas Party Join us after church in a few weeks on December 7th for a Christmas party! Lunch will be provided as we play fun games together and hear about ideas for celebrating the…

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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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