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
See the May 2026 Parish Nurse News for more about the Prairie Faith Parish Nurse Ministry.
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Prairie Faith
Parish Nurse News
This Month at Prairie Faith
May 2026
Bethlehem
Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m.
BLC WaKeeney LTC Worship at Monday, May 4 at 11:00 a.m.
BLC WELCA Bible Study & Meeting in BLC Library ~ Monday, May 4 at 2:00 p.m.
Worship Committee Meeting, Wednesday, May 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the BLC Library.
A Year of Psalms Bible Study with Pastors Christine and Randy in the BLC Library, Wednesday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. Psalm 27 is the focus of the May Bible Studies.
Bethlehem Council Meeting ~ Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the BLC Library.
Midweek~ Dismissed for the School Year
WaKeeney LTC Communion, Thursday, May 21 at 1:00 p.m.~ Pastor Emer. Randy Gibbs
WaKeeney Senior Apartments Communion, Thursday, May 21 at 2:00 p.m.~ Pastor Emer. Randy Gibbs
PFSM April Newsletter Deadline ~ Friday May 22.
Central States Western Kansas Lay Leader and Clergy/PMA Conference at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
St. John
Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m. (Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays)
Graduation Reception on Sunday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Senior Quilt Presentation during worship.
A Year of Psalms Bible Study with Pastors Christine and Randy ~ Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00 p.m.
PFSM April Newsletter Deadline ~ Friday, May 22.
Emanuel
Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m. (1st and 3rd Sundays of the Month with Communion)
PFSM April Newsletter Deadline ~ Friday, May 22.
Prairie Faith
Next PFSM Council Meeting ~ Tuesday June 9, 7:30 p.m. at St. John.
Parish Nurse Advisory Board Meeting, Tuesday, May 26 at 5:00 p.m. in the BLC Library
Yoga at the WaKeeney Library ~ Mondays at 4:00 p.m.
PFSM April Newsletter Deadline ~ Friday, May 22.
Central States Western Kansas Lay Leader and Clergy/PMA Conference at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
