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
Final Sunday School for this School Year will be Sunday, May 5 at 10:00 a.m.
Have a safe and wonderful Summer!!
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
Midweek has dismissed for this
School Year.
Have a safe and wonderful Summer!!
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!
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 7 Cups of Tea.
How are things going for you right now? Are you experiencing a high level of stress at work or at home? Maybe you’re experiencing a long period of grief after losing a dear family member or friend? Are you having a relationship issue with a friend or family member that you’d like to talk to someone about?
Some people find answers just talking to a trusted friend or family member, maybe your pastor can help you think out a situation, or maybe you feel alone and that you don’t have anyone at all you feel comfortable talking to about your situation. Or here’s an option you might want to consider–using a program called 7 Cups of Tea. 7 Cups of Tea is an online behavioral and emotional health support program that offers a variety of tools, including: personalized growth paths; access to trained active listeners; and group chats for peer support. This resource is for ages 13 and older, with a separate chatroom for teens. It is available at no cost to people in the 20-county area in northwest Kansas served by High Plains Mental Health Center, thanks to a partnership with the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund.
See the Link Below to the Parish Nurse News for further details.
7 Cups of Tead
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
May 2024
Bethlehem
Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m.
Bethlehem WELCA ~ Monday, May 6, at 2:00 p.m. in the BLC Library.
Sunday, May 19 ~ Baptism and Confirmation
PFSM Bible Study with Pastor Jon has concluded for the Spring/Summer. Bible Study will resume in the Fall. Stay tuned for future information and dates.
BLC Council Meeting ~ Wednesday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the BLC Library. Note the time change
from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Midweek Children and Youth Christian Education has concluded for the School Year. See you at Worship this Summer! Have a Great Summer Break!!
WaKeeney LTC Communion ~ Thursday, May 16, at 1:00 p.m.
WaKeeney LTC Worship by Bethlehem Lutheran Church ~ Monday, May 20 at 11:00 a.m.
WaKeeney Senior Apartment Communion ~ Thursday, May 30 at 1:00 p.m.
St. John
Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 4 ~ St. John Church Cleanup. All Help is Welcome and Appreciated!!
Final Sunday School of the School Year will be Sunday, May 5 at 10:00 a.m. See you at Worship this Summer! Have a Great Summer!!
PFSM Bible Study with Pastor Jon has concluded for the Spring/Summer. Bible Study will resume in the Fall. Stay tuned for future information and dates.
St. John Council Meeting ~ Monday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday May 19 ~ Confirmation and Graduation Reception at 10:00 a.m.
Emanuel
Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m. (1st and 3rd Sundays of the Month)
PFSM Bible Study with Pastor Jon has concluded for the Spring/Summer. Bible Study will resume in the Fall. Stay tuned for future information and dates.
Prairie Faith
PFSM Bible Study with Pastor Jon has concluded for the Spring/Summer. Bible Study will resume in the Fall. Stay tuned for future information and dates.
Prairie Faith Council Meeting ~ Meets every other month. Next meeting is in June.
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12
Yoga at the WaKeeney Library ~ Mondays at 4:00 p.m.
Deadline for PFSM May Newsletter ~ Friday, May 24
Memorial Day Services:
9:00a Brief Service at St. John Cemetery
9:00a WaKeeney City Cemetery
10:00a Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney
