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!
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
June is Brain Health Awareness Month~~Love your Brain!
Growing evidence indicates that people can reduce their risk of cognitive decline by adopting key lifestyle habits.
Exercise regularly.
Exercise your brain.
Eat a healthy diet.
Avoid tobacco.
Limit or avoid alcohol.
Get adequate sleep.
Take care of your emotional health.
Try yoga.
Heads up! Brain injury can raise risk of cognitive decline and dementia.
When possible, combine these habits to achieve maximum benefit for the brain and body. Start now!
It’s never too late or too early to incorporate healthy habits!
(Sources of information included: Alzheimer’s Association, Harvard Health, and Penn Today 2022)
See the June 2026 Parish Nurse News for details on Brain Health Awareness.
Source:
Prairie Faith
Parish Nurse News
This Month at Prairie Faith
June 2026
Bethlehem
Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m.
BLC Meals on Wheels deliveries June 8th through June 12th.
BLC WELCA Bible Study & Meeting in BLC Library ~ Monday, June 1 at 2:00 p.m.
BLC WaKeeney LTC Worship Monday, June 15 at 11:00 a.m.
A Year of Psalms Bible Study with Pastors Christine and Randy in the BLC Library, Monday, July 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Bethlehem Council Meeting ~ Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the BLC Library.
Midweek~ Dismissed for the School Year
WaKeeney LTC Communion, Thursday, June 18at 1:00 p.m.~ Pastor Emer. Randy Gibbs
WaKeeney Senior Apartments Communion, Thursday, June 18 at 2:00 p.m.~ Pastor Emer. Randy Gibbs
PFSM April Newsletter Deadline ~ Friday June 19.
St. John
Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m. (Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays)
Brody A. Confirmation on Sunday, June 28 at 11:00 a.m. worship.
A Year of Psalms Bible Study with Pastors Christine and Randy ~ Monday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m.
PFSM April Newsletter Deadline ~ Friday, June 19.
Emanuel
Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m. (1st and 3rd Sundays of the Month with Communion)
PFSM April Newsletter Deadline ~ Friday, June 19.
Prairie Faith
Next PFSM Council Meeting ~ Tuesday June 9, 7:30 p.m. at St. John.
Yoga at the WaKeeney Library ~ Mondays at 4:00 p.m.
Synod Assembly via ZOOM, Saturday, June 6 from 9:00a to 3:00p
PFSM April Newsletter Deadline ~ Friday, June 19.
