WELCOME

Welcome to Prairie Faith Shared Ministry. Located in north central Kansas, six 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

July 22, 2018 is the final Wednesday of the PFSM Book Discussion Group at 7:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Ellis.

  You are what you love. But you might not love what you think.

 The author, James K. A. Smith, shows that who and what we worship fundamentally shape our hearts. And while we desire to shape culture, we are not often aware of how culture shapes us. We might not realize the ways our hearts are being taught to love rival gods instead of the One for whom we were made.

Weekly book discussion group led by Intern Hayden and Pastor Randy

(Sponsored by Prairie Faith Parish Nurse Ministry—no cost for book or to attend!)

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  Prairie Faith Shared Ministry Council Minutes -July 2, 2018

  Staff Reports

  • Pastor Randy Will be gone July 7^th – 13^th at this time we have no coverage for the July 8^th worship service at Immanuel and Bethlehem, he will also be gone August 19^th and Pastor Jon Brudvig or his wife will be covering

  • Pastor Jon reported they have received a new schedule for Bethesda Lutheran Church. Pastor Jon will have Bethesda Evening prayer July 14^th, Pastor Randy will have a service in September, PMA Kim will have Reformation Eve in October. Coverage for St. John once Intern Hayden leaves will be picked up by the clergy. Pastor Jon will have the Good Sam Bible Study, Pastor Randy will have the Good Sam worship service, PMA Kim will be doing pastoral care through the CPE program and preaching on Sundays. The Pastors have discussed doing rotations Sundays differently. They will rotate for 3 Sundays to one church and be at their primary church the first Sunday each month. Pastor Jon will be making several trips to Wichita and a vacation will also be scheduled for this summer.

  • PMA Kim will be at Wartburg for classes July 7 – July 14, the paper work for her CPE classes have been approved by the Synod and Wartburg. Her internship will begin in January. Will attend the worship committee meeting at St. John July 16^th and has asked for 1 week of vacation in November. Discussed additional compensation for August thru December of 8-10 hours per month once Intern Hayden leaves.

  • Intern Hayden discussed the Youth Lock-in July 6^th – 7^th to be held at St. John, the Healing Service July 10^th St John; Joint Service July 15^th; Farewell BBQ July 21^st to be held at Johni Keller’s home, RSVP if you plan on attending.

  Discernment Committee Report –

  • The committee met in May and discussed PMA Kim’s Spring and Fall schedule.  Also discussed the committee’s expectations of a pastor.

  Internship Committee Report

  • The Internship Committee is working on Intern Hayden’s final evaluation. A new committee needs to be set up for PMA Kim to begin in January.

  Health and Wellness Committee Report

  • Parish Nurse Nancy Bollig handed out a written report to be reviewed later and it is attached to these minutes. She highlighted the book discussion group that began at the end of May – it is going well with a good and consistent attendance. Intern Hayden felt that both the lay people and clergy are benefiting from the book study group. All grant reports have been completed, and the Healing Service scheduled for July 10^th has been publicized.

  Communications

  • Work Comp policy has been received with an increase of $14. Richard Jensen will review the policy.

  Old Business

  • Intern Hayden will not have time to do his presentation at St. John before he leaves.

  • Bob will be checking with Tonya about the meat for the Joint Service on July 15^th for approximately 80 people. Side dishes and desserts will be potluck.

  New Business

  • Discussed having a joint summer activity in August. Pastor Randy will be checking into getting the Halbleib Band for a Saturday evening concert with watermelon to be provided by the council. Date to be decided.

  • Richard Jensen will apply for a debit card for PFSM through Solutions North Bank

  • Plans are to have an PFSM Annual Meeting at the October joint service

   

  The next PFSM council meeting is scheduled for September 19, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. PMA Kim will have devotions.

COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION

Commodity distribution will be held on Tuesday, JULY 24^TH, at the Senior Center, 413 Russell Ave, WaKeeney from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.  The monthly income guideline is $1,316 for a one-person household and $468 added for each additional family member.  Available commodities will be:  tomato soup, green beans, grape juice, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, rice, dry red beans, raisins, and sliced turkey breast.

Distributions are made possible by the Kansas Department for Children and Families and local volunteers.

Look at Our Photos

Come see a slideshow of the 2014 Vacation Bible School, the April Joint Service, and the 2014 Live Nativity - get a glimpse of the activities that take place at PFSM. Check out the video of past Joint Reformation Services posted under Prairie Faith Memories Photos.

Meet Prairie Faith Shared Ministry

Come to the About Us section to meet the church leadership, and find out what we're all about!