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
Fellowship of the Broken
Let us not underestimate how hard it is to be compassionate. Compassion is hard because it requires the inner disposition to go with others to the place where they are weak, vulnerable, lonely, and broken. But this is not our spontaneous response to suffering. What we desire most is to do away with suffering by fleeing from it or finding a quick cure for it. As busy, active, relevant [people], we want to earn our bread by making a real contribution. This means first and foremost doing something to show that our presence makes a difference. And so we ignore our greatest gift, which is our ability to enter into solidarity with those who suffer. . . .
Those who can sit with their fellow man, not knowing what to say but knowing that they should be there, can bring new life into a dying heart. Those who are not afraid to hold a hand in gratitude, to shed tears of grief, and to let a sigh of distress arise straight from the heart can break through paralyzing boundaries and witness the birth of a new fellowship, the fellowship of the broken. (Author: Henri Nouwen)
“The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made.” – Psalm 145: 8, 9
See the Link Below to the September 2025 Parish Nurse News to read more about National Farm Safety and Health Week 2025 other helpful information!
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Prairie Faith
Parish Nurse News
This Month at Prairie Faith
September 2025
Bethlehem
Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m.
BLC WELCA Bible Study & Meeting in BLC Library ~ 2:00 p.m.
Bethlehem Council Meeting ~ Wednesday, September 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the BLC Library.
Midweek~ Meal begins at 6:00 p.m. (September 10, 17 and 24)
PFSM October Newsletter Deadline ~ September 19.
Joint Service at St. John on Sunday, September 28 ~ Cruise, Worship & BBQ. Coffee and Donuts at 9:30 a.m., Worship at 11:00 a.m. followed by BBQ at 12:00 noon. Pulled Pork and Buns provided. Please bring your favorite side or dessert. No Worship at Bethlehem on Sunday, September 28.
St. John
Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m. (Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays)
St. John Council Meeting ~ Sunday, August 10 following Worship
PFSM October Newsletter Deadline ~ Friday, September 19.
Joint Service at St. John on Sunday, September 28 ~ Cruise, Worship & BBQ. Coffee and Donuts at 9:30 a.m., Worship at 11:00 a.m. followed by BBQ at 12:00 noon. Pulled Pork and Buns provided. Please bring your favorite side or dessert.
Emanuel
Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m. (1st and 3rd Sundays of the Month with Communion)
PFSM October Newsletter Deadline ~ Friday, September 19.
Joint Service at St. John on Sunday, September 28 ~ Cruise, Worship & BBQ. Coffee and Donuts at 9:30 a.m., Worship at 11:00 a.m. followed by BBQ at 12:00 noon. Pulled Pork and Buns provided. Please bring your favorite side or dessert. No Worship at Emanuel on Sunday, September 28.
Prairie Faith
Next PFSM Council Meeting ~ Tuesday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Bethlehem.
Yoga at the WaKeeney Library ~ Mondays at 4:00 p.m.
PFSM October Newsletter Deadline ~ Friday, September 19.
Joint Service at St. John on Sunday, September 28 ~ Cruise, Worship & BBQ. Coffee and Donuts at 9:30 a.m., Worship at 11:00 a.m. followed by BBQ at 12:00 noon. Pulled Pork and Buns provided. Please bring your favorite side or dessert. No Worship at Bethlehem or Emanuel on Sunday, September 28.
