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: Worry and Denial Are Not Safety Skills

March 26, 2023

Dear LEFC Parents, Here’s what you need to know: Last Class for Youth Tonight is the last class for this season of worldview training for our youth. Send (or bring) your teen for one last…

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TFT: Is My Hamster In Heaven?

March 19, 2023

Dear LEFC Parents, Here is what’s coming up: Baptism Class for Kids Pastor Matt is going to be starting up a baptism class for LEFC children this coming Thursday (3/23) at 6:30pm. Students will find…

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TFT: Really Radical!

March 12, 2023

Dear LEFC Parents, Reminders for the week ahead: Snack and Yack Today was the second Sunday for this new ministry designed for young people (approximately grades 3-7) to discuss the sermon with Pastor Matt or…

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TFT: The Columbo Tactic

March 5, 2023

Dear LEFC Parents, Here is quick list of things to keep in mind for family discipleship this week: Snack and Yack Today was the first Sunday for this new ministry designed for young people (approximately…

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TFT: Crank It To 11!

February 26, 2023

Dear LEFC Parents, Your kids are being discipled by something or someone all the time–by their peers, schools, and social media or by parents, their family, and church family. You have a great responsibility and opportunity…

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