Ecumenical St. Nicholas Ministry
This special ecumenical ministry carries out the spirit of St. Nicholas as it seeks to aid those in need. Begun in 1988 it is still going strong.
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The project began in 1988 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Hallettsville. It is now supported by 12 churches in Halletsville, Sublime, Shiner and Moulton. Public and parochial schools, individuals and community organizations all work together with the churches making the county-wide project succeed.
The project is patterned on the ministry of Jesus in the tradition of St. Nicholas, who cared for those in need. Coordinated by the churches, the project works with schools, helping agencies, health care providers and more.
Those to receive assistance are referred by schools, pastors or church leaders, Texas Department of Human Services, Senior Citizens Center, County Probation Department, Lavaca Assistance Ministry Body, and others. Referral forms are provided to be filled out and submitted to St. Nicholas Ministry.
Though the project strives to meet all needs, priority is given to children up to the age of 13, then elderly, and last to families.
Volunteers sort food and wrap gifts in the week before distribution on a Saturday morning in mid-December.
Supporting churches and agencies:
Tri-County Cooperative Ministries, ELCA, Weimar, Texas
Faith Lutheran Church, Weimar
Zion Lutheran Church, Moulton
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Witting, Moulton
Zion Lutheran Church, Sublime
St. Peter Lutheran Church of Prairie Valley, West Point
St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Halletsville
Sublime Baptist Church, Sublime
Good Hope Baptist Church, Hallettsville
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hallettsville
United Evangelical Lutheran Dr. Martin Luther Church, Shiner
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Hallettsville
First United Methodist Church, Hallettsville
Richardson Chapel United Methodist, Hallettsville
Moulton Girl Scouts