D8ring 7he PFSM Congrega7ional ann8al ... Newsletter 2020PF.pdf · Parish Nurse—Nancy Bollig, BSN,RN Address: 338 N 7th Street WaKeeney, KS 67672 Cell Phone: (785) 769-4731 E-mail:

Volume 18 Issue 2

February 2020

what’s inside?

Pastor’s Message

Bethlehem-St. John

Zion, Our Redeemer,

Emanuel, Immanuel

Parish Nurse Insert

Celebrations

Calendar

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The mission of Prairie Faith Shared Ministry is to gather in God’s name, share ideas & concerns, and actively shape the

future of spiritual growth for our member congregations. Empowered by the Holy Spirit and through ordained and lay

leadership, we offer this ministry to serve Christ in our communities.

Mike’s Place is hosting their 3rd annual soup contest on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Deadline to sign up is Monday, January 27th, but you can still register with a late entry form available at Mike’s Place, 111 N 6th St, WaKeeney! If you decide to bring your delicious soup, get registered at Mike’s Place ASAP, as they are only taking 10 entrants! Registration fee is $35. If you just love to try out everyone’s home cooked soup, you can taste every soup there for only $10! We also heard that cinnamon rolls will be available for purchase! Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 entries, 1st place $100; 2nd place $80; and 3rd place $60! Proceeds will go to the WaKeeney Chapter CT PEO local scholarship.

During the PFSM Congregational annual Meeting, the vote

to Call KiM FreDerKing aS PaStor waS in the aFFirMative.

looK For the invitation to Celebrate with KiM anD DaviD,

their FaMily , anD the entire PFSM FaMily aS orDination

Day nearS. thiS iS a FaMily Celebration, So PleaSe bring

your ChilDren! Save the Date For February 29th.

CongratulationS, KiM!

Prairie Faith Shared Ministry

Pastors, Randy Gibbs,

& Jon Anderson

Church Office Location:

338 N 7th Street

WaKeeney, KS 67672

Phone—(785) 743-2005

Email - [email protected]

www.prairiefaith.com

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PFSM Council Members and Phone Numbers

Katie Dreiling, St. John,……………………………………737-8140

Robert Schonthaler, St. John, President ......................... 628-1297

Richard Jensen, Bethlehem, Treasurer .......................... 650-7098

Tonya Fenley, Our Redeemer .................................... 798-2706

Curt Fabrizius, Zion ...................................................... 650-1420

Joe Lutters, Our Redeemer ........................................... 798-2710

Margaret Schmitt, Bethlehem ......................................... 769-4778

John Fabrizius, Zion ...................................................... 743-6470

Larry Pearson, Emanuel .................................................. 769-6115

Ray Rumpel, Immanuel ................................................. 743-2773

Donna Deines, Immanuel, Secretary ............................. 743-2322

Kathleen Fabrizius, Emanuel………………………………731-5536

Pastor Randy:

Address: 338 N 7th Street

WaKeeney, KS 67672

Office Phone: (785) 743-2005

Parsonage Phone: (785) 743-2175

Cell Phone: (785) 769-4919

E-mail: [email protected]

Pastor Jon:

Address: 27005 Hwy 283

WaKeeney, KS 67672

Office Phone: (785) 743-6629— Zion

Parsonage Phone: (785) 743-2096

Cell Phone: (785) 769-3006


Intern Kim Frederking:

Address: PO Box 385

WaKeeney, KS 67672

Cell Phone: (785) 743-8309


Parish Nurse—Nancy Bollig, BSN,RN

Address: 338 N 7th Street

WaKeeney, KS 67672

Cell Phone: (785) 769-4731


WELCA met on January 8th, with the lesson

leader being Marilyn Deines and Judy

Fabrizius as hostess. They worked on cutting

blocks for a quilt for Camp Thoma Shinga.

Next meeting, February 5th at 7:00 p.m.

with Sara Flax as lesson leader and hostess.

ZION

Wednesday night Adult Bible Study will take a

different direction for a little while. We will plan to watch a short video each week by Reverend

Jonathan Fisk, an LCMS pastor currently serving as senior pastor of St. Paul Lutheran

Church in Rockford, Illinois. Following the video, we will discuss the topic of his video. You may agree with Rev. Fisk’s take on a subject, or you

may disagree, or a little bit of both, but it’s always interesting to discuss different ways of

looking at spiritual topics. You are invited to join in as your schedule allows on Wednesdays at

6:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Library. We hope to see you! Please feel free to contact Nancy if

you have any questions or concerns.

March Newsletter Deadline February 14, 2020

Beginning in FeBruary!

Mondays — 6:30 p.M. open aa Meetings @ BLC BaseMent

thursdays — 6:30 p.M. open aa Big Book Meetings @ BLC

BaseMent

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“A congregation is a community of baptized persons whose existence depends on the proclamation of the Gospel and the administration of the sacraments and whose purpose is to worship God, to nurture its members, and to reach out in witness and service to the world. To this end it assembles regularly for worship and nurture, organizes and carries out ministry to its people and neighborhood, and cooperates with and supports the wider church to strive for the fulfillment of God’s mission in the world.” Constitution of the ELCA

Who knows what the future will bring? One thing for certain is that it will bring change. See how things have changed from 50 years ago! As congregations, facing the future can be a bit frightening. But it can also be a time for commitment and creativity. One of the things that we can be proud of is that every one of our Prairie Faith congregations had volunteers who stepped up, were trained as worship leaders and were authorized by the Bishop to preside at communion. This means that when Pastoral staff is not available, they are authorized to step in and lead worship in their respective congregations. Most importantly it means that each week every congregation can be assured of well led and meaningful worship. We will continue to move forward into our future knowing that no matter what comes, we will have word and sacrament ministry to feed us and strengthen us. We can and will move forward doing the ministry to which God has called us. We certainly want to recognize these people and I hope will pray for, and support their ministry with us. William Deines – Immanuel Jennifer Colby – Immanuel Lisa Garrett – BLC Leana Garrett – BLC Sara Flax – Zion Taylor Schoenthaler – Zion Katie Dreiling – St. John Johni Keller – St. John Kathleen Fabrizius – Emmanuel Wade Michaelis – Our Redeemer Tonya Fenley – Our Redeemer Thank you for your willingness to help us out! (Continued on Page 5)


Volunteers for February

February 2

Acolyte— Jack Conness

Organist— Chris Trogstad

February 9

Acolyte— Mason Yingling

Pianist— Mary Cunningham

February 16

Acolyte— Madelyn Becker

Organist— Mary Cunningham

February 23

Acolyte— Grady Long

Organist— Cindy Level

St. John Lutheran Church

Sunday Worship—10:30 a.m.

Communion every Sunday

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

(during public school year) 2018 Council Members: President - Myron Keller;

Treasurer - Bee McElroy; Financial Secretary - Vonda

Ackerman; Secretary - Rodger Fischer, Katie Dreiling


February 2

Greeters — Rodger Fischer and Bee McElroy

Lector— Vonda Ackerman

Communion— Dennis and Connie Keller

February 9

Greeters — Tom & Marcy McClellan

Lector— Jerry Lucas

Communion— Tim and Aleta Keller

February 16

Greeters — Dennis and Connie Keller

Lector— Brenda Lucas

Communion— Jeff and Lacey Keller

February 23

Greeters — Lyle Johnston and Darrell Armbruster

Lector— Sarah Cearley

Communion— Sue and Bob Schonthaler

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on Facebook!!

Bethlehem



Mid-Week School, Wed @ 6:00 p.m.

(during public school year)

Pastor: Randy Gibbs

Home Phone: 743-2175; Office: 743-2005

Cell: (785) 769-4919

Office Secretary: Kyra Turley

Office Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs—9-3;

Wed 5 p.m.– 7p.m.; Fri—9-12

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 26th. This year PFSM will gather with our Brothers and Sisters in Christ at the Presbyterian Church.

St. John’s Groundhog Supper Saturday, February 1, 2020

5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.


Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pastor Jon Anderson


Communion every 2nd & 4th Sundays

Emanuel Lutheran Church

Intern Kim Frederking

Sunday Worship — 9:00 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church

Pastor Randy Gibbs

Sunday Worship — 9:00 a.m.


Mid-Week School, Wednesdays—6:00 p.m.

Sunday Worship—10:45 a.m. Communion every 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sundays

Adult Choir — 11:45 a.m. @ Zion (during public school year) Pastor: Jon Anderson

Home Phone: 743-2096 Office Phone: 743-6629

Cell: (785) 769-3006 E-mail: [email protected]


Deacons— Justin Dietz and Bruce Mai

Flowers— Lynelle Shubert

February 2

Lector— Kyra Turley

Organist— Laura Anderson

February 9

Lector— Sara Flax


February 16

Lector— Lynelle Shubert


February 23

Lector— Bruce Mai


Zion Lutheran

MIDWEEK MENU

Feb 5th — Tacos, Cake, Milk or Juice

Feb 12th — Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Chips,

Relishes, Cake, Milk or Juice

Feb 19th — Spaghetti/Meat Sauce, Green

Beans, French Bread, Fresh Fruit, Milk or

Juice

Pastor’s Page (Continued from page 3) Along with these people, we are proud of one of our own, Kim Frederking. She was a Parish Ministry Asso-ciate on our staff for several years. Kim has complet-ed the TEEM ministry program at Wartburg Seminary and is certified for call as a Pastor in the ELCA. Prai-rie Faith Council is issuing a call to Kim to serve as Pastor on our staff at ¾ time. This is a big step in continuing our desire to provide Pastoral leadership for all of the Prairie Faith congregations. Congratula-tions to Kim and God’s blessing on your newest form of serving! And thanks to our Parish Nurse, Nancy Bollig who has stepped up during Pastor Jon’s recovery. Nancy is doing hospital calls on behalf our staff. Expect to see her smiling face. Thanks Nancy! Last, but certainly not least, we are also looking for-ward to Pastor Jon’s speedy recovery! I look forward to 2020 as we look to an ever-changing future, in the hands of a never changing God. We will move forward together in Christ. God is good and provides for our needs while calling us into Gods future.

-Pastor Randy Gibbs

Wedding Anniversaries

14 Gary & Marsha Armbrister – St. John

16 Randy & Vi Wegele - Zion

16 Jerry & Bev Armbruster - Bethlehem

19 Dustin & Terena Becker - Bethlehem

25 Jerry & Kay Wedermyer – Bethlehem

27 Bob & Sue Schonthaler – St. John


Zion

Baptismal

Anniversaries 4 Ella Sherwood

6 Haley Dietz

6 Hannah Dietz

9 Erin Tucker

9 Abigail Wilson

13 Carter Dinges

22 Deborah Clore

25 Justin Dietz

Birthdays and Anniversaries As God adds Life to your Years, may He add Years to your Life.

God Bless You as you Celebrate Life and Love!

Our Redeemer

Baptismal

Anniversaries 6 Jimmy Dye

9 Wade Michaelis

24 Joshua Dietz

Our Redeemer

5 Jim Kepple

13 Jason Michaelis

17 Larry Tittel

28 Lauren Dietz

Bethlehem

1 Kevin Struss

2 Rex Hillman

11 Don Deines

12 Julian Coker

12 Brian Conness

13 Mitch Schmitt

14 Melissa Rush

15 Danielle Katt

22 Hunter Yingling

23 Carson Cook

27 Weston Deaver

St. John

1 Steven Dietz

5 Haily Gilbert

5 Trystin Wanker

7 Sara Fisher

10 Natalie Armbrister

13 Bob Ackerman

14 Hunter Talkington

16 Michael Armbrister

16 Alex Kober

17 Dana Armbrister

21 Rodger Fischer

22 Sarah Couse

22 Terry Kortan

23 Stephanie Calvery

24 Heather Schonthaler

25 Fred Fisher

26 David Schonthaler

27 Parker Desaire

28 Arnold Sauer

Immanuel

20 Rose Doxon

23 Aaron Rumpel

Zion 3 Marian Fabrizius

7 Morgan Dietz

8 Evan Walt

12 Paul Deines

13 Jami Hendrickson

13 William Hendrickson

15 Heidi Tuttle

16 Paul Fabrizius

17 Bruce Mai

17 Rachelle Wynn

18 Clayton Mai

22 Ayn Wilson

27 Hayden Wilson

28 Aprilynn Rush

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 5:00p SJ Groundhog Supper 6:00p Soup Contest @ Mike’s Place

2 8:15a OR Council 9:00a OR Worship 9:00a Em Communion 9:00a Imm Communion 9:30a SJ Sunday School 10:30a SJ Communion 10:30a BLC Communion 10:45a Zion Communion

3 11:00a BLC Nursing Home Services 2:00p BLC Afternoon Group 4:30p Yoga @ BLC 5:15p Yoga @ SJ 6:30p Open AA Mtg BLC Basement

4 10:00a Good Sam Services

5 6:00p Midweek 6:30p PFSM Book Study 6:30p SJ Confirmation 7:00p Zion WELCA

6 4:00p Good Sam Bible Study 6:30p Open AA Big Book Mtg.@ BLC

Basement

7 10:00a Coffee & Theology @ “The Studio”

8

9 9:00a Em Worship 9:00a Imm Communion 9:00a OR Communion 9:30a SJ Sunday School 10:30a SJ Communion 10:30a BLC Communion 10:45a Zion Worship

10 4:30p Yoga @ BLC 5:15p Yoga @ SJ 6:30p Open AA Mtg.@

BLC Basement 7:00p Zion Council Mtg 7:30p SJ Council Mtg

11 9:00a Pastor’s Cluster

Meeting

12 6:00p Midweek 6:30p PFSM Book Study 7:30p BLC Council

13 12:00p Ministerial Alliance Meeting 4:00p Good Sam Bible Study 6:30p Open AA Big Book Mtg.@ BLC

Basement

14 Valentine’s Day 10:00a Coffee & Theology @ “The Studio”

March PFSM Newsletter Deadline

15

16 9:00a Em Communion 9:00a Imm Communion 9:00a OR Worship 9:30a SJ Sunday School 10:30a SJ Communion 10:30a BLC Communion 10:45a Zion Communion


BLC Basement

18

19 6:30p PFSM Book Study 6:30p Midweek 6:30p SJ Confirmation

20 1:00p Long Term Care Communion 4:00p Good Sam Bible Study 6:30p Open AA Big Book Mtg.@ BLC

Basement

21 10:00a Coffee & Theology @ “The Studio” 12:00p Zion Comm. Fellowship Meal @ Methodist Church

22

23 9:00a Em Worship 9:00a Imm Communion 9:00a OR Communion 9:30a SJ Sunday School 10:30a SJ Communion 10:30a BLC Communion 10:45a Zion Worship


BLC Basement

25

26 6:00p Midweek 6:30p PFSM Book Study

Ash Wednesday Services @

Presbyterian Church

27 1:30p Sr. Apartment Communion 4:00p Good Sam Bible Study 6:30p Open AA Big Book Mtg.@ BLC

Basement

28 29 Intern Kim’s Ordination

Bethlehem Lutheran Meals On Wheels February 3rd – 7th


338 N 7th Street

WaKeeney, KS 67672

Office Phone: (785) 743-2005


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