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.

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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"The Serpent & the Seed" text with a snake incorporated into the 'S' and a bird perched on the '&'.

TFT: The Serpent and the Seed

November 9, 2025

Mom’s Night Out: Postponed! Mom’s Night Out, which was scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed. We will announce a new date when it is rescheduled. This Week’s Challenge We’re kicking off trying out a new element…

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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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TFT: Is Your Family “Tech-Wise?

April 23, 2023

Dear LEFC Parents, Here are some items on the agenda for the days ahead: Pastor Matt on Sabbatical This week, Pastor Matt and Heather head off on their three month sabbatical. Please pray that their…

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TFT: Cannabis and Your Teen

April 16, 2023

Dear LEFC Parents, Here are some things to keep in mind as you lead your family into the next week: Save the Date for Family Bible Week! Family Bible Week will start on July 10th…

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TFT: Indeed!

April 9, 2023

Dear LEFC Parents, Christ is Risen INDEED! He truly is. We pray that every family in our church family experiences peace, joy, wonder, and hope this day as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus…

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TFT: Teach Kids About the Resurrection

April 2, 2023

Dear LEFC Parents, “Holy week” is upon us. May this be a time that each of our families slow down and remind ourselves what God has done for us through the sacrificial death and victorious…

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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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