The Family Table

Dear LEFC Parents,

Here are some items on the agenda for the days ahead:

The Gospel Project at Home

Today’s Bible Study is “Jonah Warned of God’s Judgement” (Volume 5: Unit 15: Session 1). Ask your kids what they learned in children’s church this morning and/or do the family devotional you can find at this link.

Snack and Yack

When the auditorium empties after worship, girls and boys (grades 3-7) who listened to the sermon (remember to fill out a handout!) are invited to Pastor Matt’s office for a tasty treat and a brief discussion with one of the LEFC elders (and sometimes guest preachers?!) about the message. Parents, if you would like to help host the discussion by providing the snack, see Holly Crumrine to get involved.

And for dessert…

Last week we wrapped up our 2023 Family Bible Week. If you were there, thanks for making it a great week of learning and fun! As part of our events, we had a poster contest for every age class (outside the nursery). Their prompt was to illustrate a story of Peter that they had learned throughout the week, or our theme verse, Psalm 25:4: “Make your ways known to me, Lord; teach me your paths.” We had some amazing winners! Every winner received an ice cream gift card as well as a book of devotions to encourage regular Bible study at home. Here are the books for each of the ages:

Pre-K / Kindergarten: “The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross” board book, by Carl Laferton, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri. Journeying from the Garden of Eden to God’s future new creation, kids will learn why Jesus died and rose again.

1st – 2nd grade: “The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross” hardcover book. Twice as many pages, better suited for slightly older children.

3rd – 4th grade and middle school: “Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids“, by Sarah Young. Written as if Jesus is speaking directly to young hearts, this book points repeatedly to the peace that is found in Jesus’ call to trust and rest in him for salvation and every need.

High school: “Confronting Christianity“, by Rebecca McLaughlin. My husband and I read this book, distributed by our church to encourage small group discussions. It raises multiple common objections to Christianity, such as the reality of suffering, diversity, and the complexity of sexuality – and uses them as signs that point towards faith in God. A great resource for teens exploring and owning their faith.

Adult: “Songs of Jesus“, by Tim Keller. The Book of Psalms is known as the Bible’s songbook—Jesus knew all 150 psalms intimately, and relied on them to face every situation, including his death.

We hope these resources are a blessing to your family, whatever age or stage they’re in – including you!

Holly Crumrine, 2023 Family Ministries Coordinator