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
2024/2025 Sunday School will be held on designated Sundays. 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
2024/2025 Midweek will be held on Wednesdays during the school year. Meal begins at 6:00.
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!
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
Lenten Calendar for 2025
Provided by Prairie Faith Parish Nurse Ministry
(Please see the link below for a printable copy of the Lenten Calendar)
Source:
Prairie Faith
Parish Nurse News
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Parish Nurse News
April 2025
April Health Observances include:
“Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week”
This Month at Prairie Faith
April 2025
Bethlehem
Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m. (Communion every Sunday)
Bethlehem Women’s Bible Study ~ Monday, April 7th at 2:00 p.m. in the Bethlehem Library.
Sunday, April 13, Palm Sunday Service at 9:00 a.m. with the Baptism and Congregational Baby Shower Fellowship for Eliza Dirks ~ Daughter of Taylor and Amelia Dirks and Sister Tabea.
Maundy Thursday Service is at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 17.
Good Friday Service is at 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 18.
Easter Sunday Service, Sunday, April 20 at 9:00 a.m.
Lenten Breakfasts at 7:00 a.m. ~ Wednesday, April 2, Men at WaKeeney Methodist. Wednesday, April 2, Women at Christ the King. Wednesday, April 9, Men and Women at Christ the King.
Wednesday Evening Lenten Services are at 7:30 p.m., April 2nd and April 9th. Our Lenten service will be the “Holden Evening Prayer” and a narrated theme for each week. Please join us for this reflective service.
Spring Bible Study is held on Tuesdays in the BLC Library at 6:30 p.m. This is a nondenominational Bible Study. Hope to see you there!
Midweek Youth Christian Education is held on Wednesdays during the school year. Meal begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by music and class. Midweek dismisses at 7:15p.m. on April 2nd and April 9th for Lenten Services. Final Week of Midweek for the School Year is Wednesday, April 23rd.
BLC Council Meeting ~ Wednesday, April 16th at 7:30 p.m. in the BLC Library.
WaKeeney LTC Communion ~ Thursday, April 17 at 1:00 p.m.
WaKeeney Senior Apartment Communion ~ Thursday, April 24 at 1:00 p.m.
PFSM April Newsletter Deadline ~ Friday, April 25.
St. John
Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m. (Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays)
Spring Bible Study at St. John will be held on Sunday, April 13th and Sunday, April 27th at 12:00 p.m., immediately following worship.
Wednesday Evening Lenten Services are at 7:30 p.m., April 2nd and April 9th. Our Lenten service will be the “Holden Evening Prayer” and a narrated theme for each week. Please join us for this reflective service.
Palm Sunday Service at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, April 13.
Maundy Thursday Service is at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 17.
Good Friday Service is at 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 18.
April 20, Easter Sunday Breakfast at 10:00 a.m.
Easter Sunday Service, Sunday, April 20 at 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School on April 6th, 13th and 27th at 10:00 a.m.
PFSM April Newsletter Deadline ~ Friday, April 25.
Emanuel
Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m. (1st and 3rd Sundays of the Month with Communion)
Spring Bible Study held on Tuesdays at Bethlehem in the BLC Library at 6:30 p.m.
Spring Bible Study held on Sundays April 13th and 27th at St. John. 12:00 p.m. immediately following worship.
Easter Sunday Sunrise Service is at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 20.
PFSM April Newsletter Deadline ~ Friday, April 25.
Prairie Faith
Next PFSM Council Meeting ~ Tuesday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s.
Spring Bible Study at Bethlehem is held on Tuesdays in the BLC Library at 6:30 p.m.
Spring Bible Study at St. John is held on Sunday, April 13 and Sunday, April 27 at 12:00 p.m., immediately following worship.
Yoga at the WaKeeney Library ~ Mondays at 4:00 p.m.
PFSM April Newsletter Deadline ~ Friday, April 25.
