The Family Table

Dear LEFC Parents,

Here’s what you need to know this week:

Things Are Happening!

We had our first Family Ministry planning meeting on Tuesday night and got the ball rolling for 2023. Among the many exciting things in the works:

– Snack and Yack! A new ministry aimed at upper elementary and middle-school kids (roughly grades 3-7) will be an after-church sermon-interaction time on Sundays. More on that soon!

– Family Bible Week 2023. Holly is planning to direct FBW this year, and people are already signing up to help organize it. See her to add your name to the growing list and find out what week is on our radar.

Summer Camp at Miracle Mountain Ranch

If you want the best discount, right now is the time to register for camp. Talk to Marilynn Kristofits about the cost, deadlines, and details.

The Gospel Project at Home

Today’s Bible Study: “Eli’s Sons Disobeyed God.” (Volume 3, Unit 9, Lesson 5).

Worldview Training for Youth

The youth class meets tonight at 7:00 upstairs in the Youth Room. See Keith Hurley for more details.

And for Dessert…

Katie (Thompson) Faris knows what it’s like to be the mom of a “medically complex family” as more than one of her 5 kids have been diagnosed with serious medical conditions, and she wants to encourage mothers that God Is Still Good even when motherhood is hard.

Katie is a friend to many of us as she was a member of LEFC when she was a missionary with the Crossroad Youth Center after she graduated from Grove City College. Her newest book (just came out this week!) is full of scripture, encouragement, comfort, and hope.

Check out:

– Katie’s 5-Day YouVersion Devotional based on her book.
– A video introduction.
– Katie’s Spotify playlist of songs that sing the truths she’s emphasizing.
– 31 minute podcast interview with Katie, “The Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood”
– The book in the church library or buy it from the booktable in the foyer.

We hope your family eats it up.

Matt Mitchell, Pastor
Holly Crumrine, 2023 Family Ministries Coordinator

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