Old Mill Ministries

Welcome to Old Mill Ministries!

Directors Andy & Lisa Zeggert

Welcome to the Old Mill Ministries website. As you visit, you will see we are missionaries, on the front lines, serving, assisting and helping those in need. Most anywhere you go in the back country of the Appalachian Mountains you will see those who are living without hope, without knowing the truth and without jobs or financial means.

You will find poverty that has extended itself from months into years into generation upon generation. These people are living in darkness, lost, without hope and have accepted this as a way of life. Many of those who have been blessed are oblivious to seeing the needs locally. Sure, they know there are people living in poverty. they say - "poverty is everywhere and the poor will always be among us" and this is true but this kind of poverty is not everywhere in our country because this has gone on for several generations.

Old Mill Ministries holds two major outreaches annually. The Back to School Bash is held at the Old Mill Music Park in Laurel Bloomery. Hundreds of children and their families enjoy a day of fun and every child in attendance receives a bag of school supplies. At our 2nd outreach, A Christmas Celebration, families are invited to Johnson County High School to celebrate the season with a meal, program and at the finale, children in attendance are blessed with a Christmas Care Box.

You can see some of our photos from previous outreaches by visiting this link.

News and Events

"A Christmas Celebration" Held December 20, 2014

Those living in other parts of the country may have fallen on hard times but are able to capitalize on opportunities that are presented to them or for the next generation at the very least.
In this area of TN, poverty has been a part of this landscape for so long that those who are above that line and those who fall beneath it have accepted it as just part of life.
Others believe those in poverty are cursed and those who are not are blessed. This is partially true but curses are made to be broken. We all are called to greatness and God wants all of His children to be blessed and to live life abundantly.

Andy Zeggert, Director, Old Mill Ministries

December 20, 2014 marked the date of our 7th Annual Christmas Celebration Outreach in Johnson County. We opened the doors early to get people out of the weather where they made their first stop at the registration table. After making sure the children were signed up for door prizes, families were directed to the gym to choose from the abundance of clothes, coats, shoes, toys, and household items donated to Old Mill Ministries throughout the past six months.

Volunteers were at designated areas to assist and direct the crowd to keep things running smoothly. Each child and a large number of adults were helped to find a new or slightly used coat and/or brand new shoes and socks.

Several volunteers prepared and served a delicious holiday meal with all the trimmings. Door prizes were distributed, children sang Christmas Carols and listened to the Christmas Story, Santa gave out stuffed animals, and before leaving, each child was given a Care Box filled with small toys, hygiene bag, socks, gloves, etc..appropriate for their age.

Thank You!

The attendance was larger than expected but with nearly 60 volunteers, we were able to accommodate everyone. It was truly a blessing to each and every person in attendance. All the clothes, coats, shoes, food, gifts, and care boxes are wonderful but the families that attended this outreach received so much more.

It is our hearts desire that every person we come in contact with knows that God loves them, God has a special purpose for their life, and that God does not want anyone to perish. He loves us so much that He sent His only Son… not to judge or condemn us but to set us free… and He has sent us, along with you, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with everyone possible.

Volunteers Make Our Event!

In addition to our sponsors, volunteers are necessary for much of the behind the scene work! Old Mill Ministries thanks Gordon & Mary VanDyke, Jill and Robbie Lowe, Lois & Rick Farley and family, all the Old Mill Ministries volunteers, and we cannot go without recognizing Cash Express for going out to the Mountain City area businesses, placing coat and gift collection boxes, collecting, dry cleaning clothes, cleaning toys, and coordinating pick-ups.

2014 Christmas Celebration Statistics:
Attendance: 610 people

School age children: 264

Infants – toddler: 42

Adults without children: 85

Received the free gift of Salvation: 101

Volunteers:

NC Southern Baptist Association: 18

Old Mill Ministries: 31

Freedom Christian Center of Charlotte, NC: 10

Thank you to all who made this year’s Christmas Celebration a huge success. Each year the number who attend our outreach grows, and so do the number of our volunteers. Together we are making a difference. We thank God for the support of everyone that serves this ministry as we minister to the needs of the children of Johnson County. We are truly grateful for supporting us with your hard work, your time, your finances, and your prayers. We count it an honor to work side by side with you as we together show the love of Christ to all who will receive it.

2014 Sponsors