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.

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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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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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This vibrant image features a nature-themed design with lush green blades of grass framing the composition. In the center, the word "MAGNIFIED!" is prominently displayed in bold, white uppercase letters atop a large green leaf shaped like a magnifying glass. A small ladybug sits on the leaf, adding a playful touch. Surrounding the main text are other elements of nature, including a honeycomb, a monarch butterfly wing, and a bright purple flower. Below, the biblical reference "Psalm 34:3" is included, along with the caption "Discovering the bigness of God in the smallest of things" in white text. The overall design evokes wonder and appreciation for God's creation at a micro level.

TFT: Magnified!

June 29, 2025

Dear LEFC Families, Summer is here! As your family plans for summer outings and activities, don’t forget to pencil in the various offerings of LEFC this summer! Family Bible Week, Touch a Truck, and more…

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TFT: Tiny Resources with a BIG Impact

June 22, 2025

Dear LEFC Families, Summer is here! As your family plans for summer outings and activities, don’t forget to pencil in the various offerings of LEFC this summer! Family Bible Week, Touch a Truck, and more…

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TFT: Teaching on the Trinity to Children

June 15, 2025

Dear LEFC Families, Happy Father’s Day to our dads! We value and champion the commitment each of you make to your families each day, caring for and shepherding them in the Lord. May your day…

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The image is the cover of the book *"Child Proof: Parenting by Faith, Not Formula"* by Julie Lowe. It features creative doodles and diagrams representing modern parenting challenges, including technology, social media, and family stress. The title is prominently displayed in blue and red, suggesting a focus on parenting guided by faith rather than strict formulas.

TFT: Child Proof

June 8, 2025

Dear LEFC Families, It’s been a full spring of ministry here at LEFC, and we’re just getting ramped up for a fun-filled summer! When planning your summer fun, be sure to include our LEFC fellowship…

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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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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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