The Family Table

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 time is refreshing in every way. While Pastor Matt is away, the church elders will be shepherding the LEFC flock. If your family has a spiritual need, please reach out to them. Misty Michaels will be coordinating communications in the church office. Holly Crumrine will be continuing to send out these “Family Table” emails. If you have something you think all of the families in the church should know, tell her about it!

The Gospel Project at Home

Today’s Bible Study is “Solomon Built the Temple” (Volume 3, Unit 12, Session 2). 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

Snack and Yack will continue throughout Pastor Matt’s sabbatical. When the auditorium empties after worship, girls and boys (grades 3-7) who listened to the sermon (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.

Camp

Interested in attending summer camp at Miracle Mountain Ranch? Regular camp is for ages 8-18. Buckaroo camp, a minicamp, is for ages 6-9. See Marilynn Kristofits for more information.

Save the Date for Family Bible Week!

Family Bible Week will start on July 10th this summer! Make sure to mark your calendar, arrange your work schedule, and schedule your vacation around it. See Holly Crumrine to find out about this year’s theme and get involved in the advanced planning.

And for Dessert…

Our family discipleship resource of the week is a book about putting technology in its proper place.

Pastor Matt recommends that parents read the short book The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch.

Building on insights and research from the Barna Group, Crouch lays out ten commitments that a wise family will make in regards to technology.

(Hint: It’s much more than just limiting screen-time, and it’s not just the kids that we’re talking about!)

– Read an excerpt.

– Watch an interview with the author.

– You are welcome to borrow Pastor Matt’s copy. Holly has it right now.

We hope your family eats it up.

Matt Mitchell, Pastor
Holly Crumrine, 2023 Family Ministries Coordinator