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
SERVICE OF THE LONGEST NIGHT
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Prairie Faith
Parish Nurse News
Please see the December 2025 Parish Nurse News at the link below for more information on the Service of the Longest Night.
This Month at Prairie Faith
December 2025
Bethlehem
Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m.
BLC WELCA Bible Study & Meeting in BLC Library ~ Monday, Dec. 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Bethlehem Council Meeting ~ Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the BLC Library.
Midweek~ Meal begins at 6:00 p.m. Bethlehem Family and Congregational Soup Supper on Wednesday, December 17 at 6:00 p.m. Youth Christmas Program Practice to follow. No Midweek on Wednesday, December 24 and December 31 for Christmas Break. Midweek will resume on Wednesday, January 7 at 6:00 p.m. Merry Christmas!
WaKeeney LTC Communion, Thursday, December 18 at 1:00 p.m.~ Pastor Emer. Randy Gibbs
WaKeeney Senior Apartments Communion, Thursday, December 18 at 2:00 p.m.~ Pastor Emer. Randy Gibbs
Bethlehem Midweek Youth Christmas Program will be held on Sunday, December 21 at 10:30 a.m. (Note the Worship time change) Cinnamon Rolls, Sausage, Juice and Coffee will be served following the Youth Christmas Program/Service in the church basement. All are invited!
Parish Nurse Ministry of Prairie Faith ~ Community Service of the Longest Night will be held Sunday, December 21 at 7:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, with Pastor Emer. Randy Gibbs.
Special Family Candlelight Christmas Eve Service, December 24 at 7:00 p.m.
There will not be a Christmas Day Service at Bethlehem or St. John. Emanuel Lutheran Church will be holding their 7:00 a.m. Candlelight Christmas Day Service with Pastor Emer. Randy Gibbs.
BLC WaKeeney LTC Worship ~ Monday, Dec. 29 at 11:00 a.m.
PFSM January Newsletter Deadline ~ Friday, December 26.
St. John
Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m. (Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays)
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays, December 7, 14 and 21 ~ Children’s Christmas Eve Program Practice.
St. John WELCA Christmas Party following Worship on Sunday, December 7.
St. John Candles and Carols on Sunday, December 21 at 6:30 p.m.
St. John Children’s Christmas Eve Program on Wednesday, December 24 at 6:00 p.m.
There will not be a Christmas Day Service at Bethlehem or St. John. Emanuel Lutheran Church will be holding their 7:00 a.m. Candlelight Christmas Day Service with Pastor Emer. Randy Gibbs.
PFSM November Newsletter Deadline ~ Friday, December 26.
Emanuel
Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m. (1st and 3rd Sundays of the Month with Communion)
Emanuel Julotta Candlelight Service ~ Christmas Day at 7:00 a.m. with Pastor Emer. Randy Gibbs.
PFSM November Newsletter Deadline ~ Friday, December 26.
Prairie Faith
Next PFSM Council Meeting ~ Tuesday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m. at St. John.
Yoga at the WaKeeney Library ~ Mondays at 4:00 p.m.
PFSM November Newsletter Deadline ~ Friday, December 26.
