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Prairie Faith Shared Ministry

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Welcome to Prairie Faith Shared Ministry. Located in north central Kansas, three ELCA Lutheran congregations have stepped out in faith to enter into a truly shared ministry. We strive to provide the best tools for our members to grow as disciples of Christ and to proclaim the Good News of Christ within our communities and throughout the world. We hope you will join us at one of our churches for service on Sunday to experience for yourself the fellowship of Christ.

Join Us

We have three congregations and worship with a variety of styles and liturgies. We encourage you to find out more about our congregations. Hope to see you in worship soon.

Our Pastor and interim Pastors/PMA’s rotate into different congregations during the month. Lay leaders also serve each congregation at various times.  This is done to establish a working relationship between the Pastors and all the congregations of PFSM, as well as between the members of our congregations. Joint congregational worship services are held at various times during the year to provide fellowship between all of our members.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Worship services are Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m.

St. John
Lutheran Church

Worship services are Sunday
mornings at 11:00 a.m.

Emanuel Lutheran Church

Worship services are the 1st and
3rd Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m.

St. John Lutheran Church

Sunday School held at 10:00 a.m.
During the School Year

Please join us as we celebrate another great year of Fellowship, Worship and Learning! Looking forward to seeing you there!  If you would like more information about Sunday School, please call the church office at 785-743-2005 to be put in touch with a St. John Sunday School representative.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

There is a Meal each Wednesday evening of Midweek beginning at 6:00 p.m. followed by music and class.  Class will dismiss at 7:30 p.m.  During Lent, class will dismiss at 7:15 p.m.for Lenten Services.  Hope to see you there! Midweek will be held on early dismissal days from school at the regular time.  

You do not have to be Lutheran to attend Midweek.  You are invited to come, join your friends in fellowship and learn more about Jesus and God’s Word.  If you would like more information regarding Midweek  please reach out to any of the following:   Bridget Cook, Lisa Garrett or Ruth Shiltz or call the Church Office at 785-743-2005, and we will put you in touch with a Bethlehem Midweek representative

Thank You to all who volunteered to help with our Midweek Program.  We could not do it without you. You are very much appreciated!

WaKeeney

Men

March
Mar. 6 ~ Christ the King
Mar. 13 ~ Methodist                 
Mar. 20 ~ All Churches (Men & Women)
                 Christ the King

Women

March
Mar. 6 ~ Church of God
Mar. 13 ~ Christ the King                
Mar. 20 ~ All Churches (Men & Women)                   Christ the King

 

Please Join Us for
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
338 N. 7th Street, WaKeeney

Sunday, March 17, 2024
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Annual Baked Potato Bar Fundraiser

Great variety of toppings!  Delicious Pies and Cakes for Dessert!

There will be a free will offering with all proceeds going toward the Trego County (Out-of-Town) Transportation Van.

Looking Forward to Seeing You There!

Over the next several months, some area community resources will be highlighted in the Prairie Faith Parish Nurse News.  Perhaps you personally are not in need of some of these resources and services, but you may be able to share the information with someone you know who could benefit.  

The Prairie Faith parish nurse ministry was founded on the philosophy of “filling in the gaps” in our community with regard to mind-body-spirit health/wellness.  Area community resources will continue to be highlighted in the Prairie Faith Parish Nurse News over the next few months. 

A Perhaps you personally are not in need of some of these resources and services, but you may be able to share the information with someone you know who could benefit! 

This month, Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas is the focus. Their mission states, “Guided by God’s love, our mission is to provide compassionate service to all people in need throughout Northern Kansas.” Catholic Charities serves all, regardless of religious affiliation. There are center locations in Hays, Salina and Manhattan. The Hays Support Center serves Cheyenne, Decatur, Ellis, Gove, Graham, Logan, Norton, Phillips, Rawlins, Rooks, Russell, Sheridan, Sherman, Thomas, Trego, Wallace Counties. The Hays address currently is 122 E. 12th. St. where people may obtain support in various ways, including financial and housing assistance, personal care and basic need items, pregnancy support, adoption services and support, counseling for any type of mental health situation on a sliding fee scale, disaster relief, and Christmas assistance. 

Each month, Catholic Charities outreach vans travel to 24 communities from each of their offices. Families who meet the income guidelines can receive a large box of food, a hygiene kit (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, deodorant, laundry detergent), diapers and wipes, and other supplies and services as available. Households are eligible for a food box each month and a hygiene kit every other month.  The Hays outreach van will be in Plainville at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  and will be in WaKeeney at Christ the King Church on Wednesday, March 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A full outreach schedule may be found on their website. Ellis County residents may obtain items and support at the Hays center address.

For more information on the Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas, click on the link below to take you to the March 2024 Parish Nurse News.

Community Resources

Source:
Prairie Faith Parish Nurse News 

Source:
Prairie Faith Parish Nurse News 

Lent is the 40-day period of repentance and renewal preceding Easter—beginning on Ash Wednesday (February 14) and ending with Easter (March 31). This year during Lent, you are invited to join in an experience of better whole-person health/wellness, by using this calendar. Each Sunday the focus is on spiritual health, on Monday it is physical health, Tuesdays suggest ideas for emotional wellness, and so on through the week (you can refer to the headings on the calendar). Some days have a scripture to look up and meditate upon throughout the day. Most days name a “practice” to consider engaging in that day—and the hope is that some of the practices will become ongoing habits as each person sees a need in their own life. Don’t worry if you aren’t able to begin on Ash Wednesday, or if you miss a day or two—past days’ practices are easily picked up at a later time. Feel free to share the calendar with family, friends or co-workers—Additional copies may be picked up at Bethlehem.

A prayer shawl is a tangible gift representing the many and continuing prayers for comfort, caring, healing and love offered for an individual experiencing a difficult time for various reasons—serious illness, grief, loss, emotional trials, or spiritual upheaval in their lives. If you know of someone in the community who might be comforted by receiving a prayer shawl or blanket, please contact Nancy. There are several options for delivery of a prayer shawl to your friend, neighbor, or family member—you may request one to be prepared and then gift it yourself, request the pastor to deliver it, or request Nancy to deliver one.         Email:  parishnurse@ruraltel.net

This Month at Prairie Faith

March 2024

Bethlehem

Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m. 

Bethlehem Annual Baked Potato Bar is Sunday, March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day) from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  There will be a freewill offering.  All proceeds will go towards the Trego County (Out-of-Town) Transportation Van.

Bethlehem Council Installation, Sunday, March 10th ~ 9:00 a.m Worship.

Bethlehem WELCA ~ Monday, March 4, at 2:00 p.m. in the BLC Library.

PFSM Bible Study with Pastor Jon Tuesday evenings during March, at 6:30 p.m.  in the BLC Library. 
A non-denominational bible study-All are Welcome! 

BLC Council Meeting ~ Tuesday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the BLC Library

NO Midweek on Wednesday, March 13 (HAPPY SPRING BREAK!!)

Lenten Services ~ Holden Evening Prayer, Wednesdays, March 6th, 13th and 20th at 7:30 p.m.  Come experience these beautiful services.  

Bethlehem Maundy Thursday Service with Pastor Jon, Thursday March 28th at 6:00 p.m.

Community Good Friday Service at Bethlehem, Friday, March 29th at 12:10 p.m.

Bethlehem Good Friday Evening Service with Pastor Jon, Friday, March 29th at 6:00 p.m.

WaKeeney Lenten Breakfasts ~ See above for full Lenten Breakfast Schedule.

Midweek Children and Youth Christian Education is held on Wednesdays (during the school year).  A nutritious Meal is served at 6:00 p.m. followed by music/worship and class. Midweek dismisses at 7:30 p.m. except during Lent.  During Lenten Services, Midweek will dismiss at 7:15 p.m. Hope to see you there!  See March menu under Mission/Ministries/Midweek-Sunday School.  If interested in learning more about our Midweek Program, please call the church office at 785-743-2005 and we will put you in touch with a Midweek representative. 

WaKeeney LTC Communion ~ Thursday, March 14, at 1:00 p.m.

WaKeeney Senior Apartment Communion ~ Thursday, March 28, at 1:00 p.m.

St. John

Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.

Women’s Prayer Breakfast on Sunday, March 3 at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School is held at 10:00 a.m. during the school year.  Join us as we celebrate another great year of Fellowship, Worship and Learning!  If interested in learning more about the St. John Sunday School program, please contact the church office at 785-743-2005 and we will put you in touch with a St. John Sunday School representative.

PFSM Bible Study with Pastor Jon Tuesday evenings during March, at 6:30 p.m.  in the BLC Library. 
A non-denominational bible study-All are Welcome! 

SJ Council Meeting ~ Monday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. 

Soup Supper prior to Lenten Services ~ Wednesday evenings, March 6th, 13th and 20th at 6:30 p.m.

Lenten Services ~ Holden Evening Prayer, Wednesday evenings, March 6th, 13th and 20th at 7:30 p.m.

Confirmation Class ~ March 3rd and 24th at 12:00 p.m. following worship.

Emanuel

Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m.  (1st and 3rd Sundays of the Month)

Easter Sunday Sunrise Service ~ 7:00 a.m. Easter Sunday

PFSM Bible Study with Pastor Jon Tuesdays during February, at 6:30 p.m.  in the BLC Library.  A non-denominational bible study-All are Welcome! 

Prairie Faith

Prairie Faith Council Meeting ~ Meets every other month.  No meeting in March

Yoga at the WaKeeney Library ~ Mondays at 4:00 p.m. 

PFSM Bible Study with Pastor Jon is held on Tuesday evenings in March, at 6:30 p.m. in the BLC Library. 
A non-denominational bible study-All are Welcome!

Deadline for PFSM December Newsletter ~ Friday, March 22.

Lenten Breakfast Schedule – See above schedule.