Prairie Street Mennonite Church

05/24/2026

Join us in worship this Sunday morning as we offer prayer in English, Spanish, & French.
May the Peace of Christ be with You!

05/16/2026

Thelma Ann Bixler, 89, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully at Bell Tower Health and Rehabilitation Center in Granger on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. Her life was marked by steady devotion, quiet perseverance, and a love that revealed itself through care for others.

She was born on June 26, 1936, in St. Joseph County, Michigan, the eldest daughter of Mildred (Kiefer) and Harvey Mann. From an early age, Thelma learned the values of responsibility, humility, and resilience-qualities that would remain hallmarks of her character. Thelma spent her early years in Central Lake and Mottville, Michigan. She later moved to Elkhart, Indiana and graduated from Elkhart High School in 1954. After graduating, she served in Mennonite Voluntary Service in Iowa City as a nurse's aide. She returned to Elkhart and was employed at Mennonite Board of Missions. She was later employed by First Old State Bank and St. Joseph Valley Bank, then retired from NBD Bank in Elkhart after devoting nearly 38 years of her professional life to her work as a bookkeeper. Her work reflected who she was at heart-reliable, meticulous, and deeply trustworthy. She took pride in doing things well and in serving quietly, never seeking recognition, yet earning respect through consistency and integrity.

A thoughtful and generous person, Thelma was a longtime member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church. Music was one of her greatest joys. She especially loved listening to and singing hymns, gospel and folk music, and light classical pieces. Thelma was an avid traveler and camper. She was particularly drawn to the natural beauty of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Her travels extended beyond the U.S. to places such as Canada, Jamaica, and Poland, which she and Jim visited as members of the Goshen Community Chorus. She enjoyed many creative activities. She was an excellent cook who loved hosting and entertaining. Tending her flowerbeds brought her deep satisfaction. An accomplished seamstress and quilter, she found great pleasure in attending quilting retreats at Amigo Centre in Sturgis, Michigan. She spent many hours knitting and crocheting - often while watching musical performances on PBS.

Although life did not always come easily for Thelma, she met its challenges with remarkable resolve. Her resilience became a source of inspiration to those who knew her, and her steady presence left a lasting imprint on the hearts of family and friends alike.

Memorial gifts in honor of Thelma can be made to Amigo Center or another charity of the donor's choice.

05/10/2026

Bienvenidos, bienvenue, welcome!

05/03/2026

Worship 5/3/2025

11/29/2025

Worship service canceled, November 30

The Indiana Department of Transportation has indicated unsafe road conditions in Elkhart County due to winter weather. Prairie Street Mennonite Church will not gather for worship on Sunday, November 30. Please stay home and stay safe.

07/27/2025

We’re at the park!

Mennonite churches are hosting a joint service at Island Park in downtown Elkhart, July 27 at 10am
https://tinyurl.com/ElkhartIslandPark

No livestream today… see you here next week!

★★★★☆ · Park

12/06/2024

Join us tomorrow night!

Join the Brass Quintet at Prairie Street Mennonite Church for a FREE recital on December 7th at 7 PM. Complete with pieces by Bach, Ewald, Dukas, and holiday sing-alongs & cookies! 🎻 🎄 🍪

Learn more about our Small Ensembles at https://elkhartsymphony.org/ensemble-performances! 🎵

10/22/2024

En 2020, el Consejo Municipal de Elkhart aprobó una resolución para crear un programa de identificación municipal para los residentes. La Tarjeta de Identificación para Residentes de Elkhart (ERID) es una identificación opcional para aquellos que tienen dificultades para obtener formas estándar de identificación con foto.

Este programa está disponible para cualquier persona que pueda verificar su identidad con documentos como un pasaporte, cédula, certificado de nacimiento o identificación escolar, y que también pueda probar su dirección residencial. Estos son solo algunos ejemplos de la documentación aceptada. Para más detalles, llámanos al 574-233-2120.

¡Nuestro próximo Día de ID en Elkhart es el sábado 2 de noviembre, a partir de las 10 AM en la Prairie Street Mennonite Church, ubicada en la 1316 Prairie St, Elkhart, IN 46516! Se recomienda hacer cita para verificar su elegibilidad y que los documentos a su disposicion sean viables. Llámanos hoy para programar su cita!

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In 2020, the Elkhart City Council approved a resolution to create a municipal ID program for residents. The Elkhart Resident ID (ERID) card is an optional identification for those who have difficulty obtaining standard forms of photo ID.

This program is available to anyone who can verify their identity with documents such as a passport, birth certificate, or school ID, and who can also prove their residential address. These are just a few examples of the accepted documentation. For more details, please call us at 574-233-2120.

Our next ID Day in Elkhart is Saturday, November 2nd, starting at 10 AM at Prairie Street Mennonite Church, located at 1316 Prairie St, Elkhart, IN 46516! Appointments are recommended to verify your eligibility and that the documents available to you are viable. Call us today to schedule your appointment!

09/01/2024

Due to technical difficulties, we are not able to livestream our service today.

Debido a dificultades técnicas, no será posible transmitir el servicio el día de hoy.

02/06/2024