Welcome!
Prairie Faith
Shared Ministry
“Be gathered into one in You”
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.
St. John Lutheran Church
2025/2026 Sunday School will be held on designated Sundays and will begin in September. Please See the Sunday School schedule at the tab above…
Mission/Ministries/Midweek/Sunday School.
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
2025/2026 Midweek will be held on Wednesdays during the school year. Meal begins at 6:00.
Midweek Begins Wed. Sept. 10, at 6:00 p.m.
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!
If you are seeking an opportunity to be a part of fulfilling work, the Prairie Faith Parish Nurse Ministry is welcoming new board members. We invite interested individuals from the community or any of the PFSM Congregations to attend a meeting or two. If you are interested, please reach out to Parish Nurse, Nancy Bollig or any of the Parish Nurse Ministry Board Members. For further assistance, you can contact the Prairie Faith Church Office at 785-743-2005 to get in touch with a board member.
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 new year, instead of making resolutions that may be broken before January is over, I invite you to subtract one thing from your life! Not as an exercise in sacrifice or suffering, but as a way to bring you peace and wellbeing.
Examples might include:
•A routine that no longer helps you, but has continued to occupy time and space in your life.
•A physical thing, such as clutter or items in your drawers, closet, cupboards, or storage.
•Unhealthy food habits, such as second helpings, refined sugar, fast food or ultra processed food.
•A habit, such as using the snooze button, unnecessary online shopping, using tobacco or alcohol.
•Mindlessly looking at your phone—viewing social media, scrolling news feeds, games, or commenting on posts you see online.
•An emotional pattern that sabotages your well-being, such as negative self-talk, saying “yes” when you want to say “no”, gossiping, or being judgmental.
Source:
Prairie Faith
Parish Nurse News
Please see the January 2026 Parish Nurse News at the link below for more ways to bring you peace and wellbeing.
This Month at Prairie Faith
January 2026
Bethlehem
Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m.
Bethlehem Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 18, following worship.
BLC WELCA Bible Study & Meeting in BLC Library ~ Monday, Jan. 5 at 2:00 p.m.
Bethlehem Council Meeting ~ Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the BLC Library.
A Year of Psalms Bible Study with Pastor Christine and Pastor Randy in the BLC Library, Monday, January 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Midweek~ Wednesday evenings during the school year. Meal begins at 6:00 p.m. Parents and Midweek Student families are Always Welcome to join their kids for the meal, music and/or class.
Midweek will meet at Christ the King Catholic Parish Center on Wednesday, January 21 at 6:00 p.m. in celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. A soup supper will be served. Join your friends from other churches for fellowship and a delicious meal. Midweek will NOT be held at Bethlehem on Wednesday, January 21.
WaKeeney LTC Communion, Thursday, January 15 at 1:00 p.m.~ Pastor Emer. Randy Gibbs
WaKeeney Senior Apartments Communion, Thursday, January 15 at 2:00 p.m.~ Pastor Emer. Randy Gibbs
PFSM February Newsletter Deadline ~ Thursday, January 22.
St. John
Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m. (Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays)
ST JOHN GROUNDHOG SUPPER, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026 FROM 5 PM TO 7 PM AT ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
St. John Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 18, following Worship.
PFSM November Newsletter Deadline ~ Thursday, January 22.
A Year of Psalms Bible Study with Pastor Randy and Pastor Christine on Monday, January 26, at 7:00 p.m.
Emanuel
Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m. (1st and 3rd Sundays of the Month with Communion)
Emanuel Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 1, following Worship.
PFSM November Newsletter Deadline ~ Thursday, January 22.
Prairie Faith
Next PFSM Council Meeting ~ Tuesday, February 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Bethlehem.
Yoga at the WaKeeney Library ~ Mondays at 4:00 p.m.
PFSM November Newsletter Deadline ~ Thursday, January 22.
