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
Sunday School held at 10:00 a.m.
During the School Year
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
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!
St. John Lutheran Church, North of Ellis
Sunday, April 14, 2024 from 5:00p to 7:00p
Area community resources will continue to be highlighted in the Prairie Faith Parish Nurse News over the next few months. Perhaps you personally are not in need of some of these resources and services, but you may be able to share the information with someone you know who could benefit! This month the focus is on a new AA group in WaKeeney. WaKeeney now has a 12-step meeting that meets on Sundays from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the WaKeeney Church of God basement (1300 Easter Ave in WaKeeney). Don’t know if it’s for you? Please answer YES or NO to the following questions:
1. Have you ever decided to stop drinking/using drugs for a week or so, but only lasted for a couple of days?
2. Do you wish people would mind their own business about your use of alcohol or drugs– stop telling you what to do?
3. Have you ever switched from one kind of drink to another in the hope that this would keep you from getting drunk?
4. Have you had to have a drink/use drugs upon awakening during the past year?
5. Do you envy people who can drink without getting into trouble?
6. Have you had problems connected with drinking/using drugs during the past year?
7. Has your drinking/using drugs caused trouble at home?
8. Have you ever manipulated or lied to a doctor to obtain prescription drugs?
9. Do you tell yourself you can stop your addiction any time you want to, even though you keep using drugs/alcohol when you don’t mean to?
10. Have you missed days of work or school because of your addiction?
11. Do you have “blackouts”?
12. Have you ever felt that your life would be better if you did not drink/use drugs?
See the Link Below to the Parish Nurse News for further details.
WaKeeney AA Group
Source:
Prairie Faith Parish Nurse News
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 Month at Prairie Faith
April 2024
Bethlehem
Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m.
Bethlehem WELCA ~ Monday, April 1, at 2:00 p.m. in the BLC Library.
Combined PFSM Worship at Bethlehem on Sunday, April 7 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Ethan Feistner, Executive Director of Camp Tomah Shinga (Member of Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of Kansas). Potluck lunch following Worship. Hope to see you There!
PFSM Bible Study with Pastor Jon, Tuesday evenings during April, at 6:30 p.m. in the BLC Library.
A non-denominational bible study-All are Welcome!
BLC Council Meeting ~ Wednesday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the BLC Library
Midweek Children and Youth Christian Education is held on Wednesdays (during the school year). A nutritious Meal is served at 6:00 p.m. followed by music/worship and class. Midweek dismisses at 7:30 p.m. Hope to see you there! See April menu under Mission/Ministries/Midweek-Sunday School. If interested in learning more about our Midweek Program, please call the church office at 785-743-2005 and we will put you in touch with a Midweek representative. Final Midweek of the School Year is Wednesday, April 24. Have a Great Summer Break!
WaKeeney LTC Communion ~ Thursday, April 18, at 1:00 p.m.
WaKeeney Senior Apartment Communion ~ Thursday, April 25, at 1:00 p.m.
St. John
Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.
No Worship at St. John on April 7 ~ Combined PFSM Service at Bethlehem.
Combined PFSM Worship at Bethlehem on Sunday, April 7 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Ethan Feistner, Executive Director of Camp Tomah Shinga (Member of Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of Kansas). Potluck lunch following Worship. Hope to see you there!
Sunday School is held at 10:00 a.m. during the school year. Join us as we celebrate another great year of Fellowship, Worship and Learning! If interested in learning more about the St. John Sunday School program, please contact the church office at 785-743-2005 and we will put you in touch with a St. John Sunday School representative.
PFSM Bible Study with Pastor Jon Tuesday evenings during April, at 6:30 p.m. in the BLC Library.
A non-denominational bible study-All are Welcome!
SJ Council Meeting ~ Monday, April 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Congregational Meeting following Worship on Sunday, April 14.
Confirmation Class ~ Sunday, April 14th following congregational meeting.
Confirmation Class ~ Sunday, April 28th at 12:00 noon following worship.
Emanuel
Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m. (1st and 3rd Sundays of the Month)
No Worship at Emanuel on April 7. Combined PFSM Worship at Bethlehem.
Combined PFSM Worship at Bethlehem on Sunday, April 7 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Ethan Feistner, Executive Director of Camp Tomah Shinga (Member of Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of Kansas). Potluck lunch following Worship. Hope to see you there!
PFSM Bible Study with Pastor Jon Tuesdays during April, at 6:30 p.m. in the BLC Library. A non-denominational bible study-All are Welcome!
Prairie Faith
Combined PFSM Worship at Bethlehem on Sunday, April 7 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Ethan Feistner, Executive Director of Camp Tomah Shinga (Member of Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of Kansas). Potluck lunch following worship. Hope to see you there!
Prairie Faith Council Meeting ~ Tuesday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the BLC Library.
Yoga at the WaKeeney Library ~ Mondays at 4:00 p.m.
PFSM Bible Study with Pastor Jon is held on Tuesday evenings in April, at 6:30 p.m. in the BLC Library.
A non-denominational bible study-All are Welcome!
Deadline for PFSM May Newsletter ~ Friday, April 19.
